The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-11-10
OIyrnnia society.


week has been frightened by several very
pleasant social events, the most brilliant
Of which was the bi-weekly dance OF the
Cotillion Club Wednesday evening Mrs.
McGraw Mrs. Brainerd and Mrs. Arm
strong were the patronesses or the pail
and all the arrangements were on most
brilliant scale. The attendance was too
large 10 admit of the names OF those pres
ent being given, but the best and NOSE ex-
elusive society OF the capital city was Wen
represented. and the promoters OF the cluo
may well feel satisfied at the success or
the dances.
Mr.. George G. Mills and Mr. A. A Lind
sey entertained a brilliant dinner party
Wednesday evening" preceding the bali al
the Olympia hotel The gentlemen had
the assistance OF Mrs. Erastus Bralnerd
and Mrs. j. c. Horn in entertaining tneU
guests. and these ladies decorated the Ia
BILE and selected the plate favors with
charming taste. Those sitting at the table
were Gov. and Mrs. McGraw, Senator and
Mrs. Horr. DR.. and Mrs. Armstrong, Mrs.
Brainerd. Miss McGraw, Miss Cowles.
Miss Patton. Miss Burntrager. Miss Har-
rold. Mr. 4. A. Lindsey. Mr.. G. q. Nils
Mr.. II. Cowles. Mr.. r. 3. Gentle, Mr.. T.
Convey.
The Misses Prince. assisted by Mrs.
Hoyt entertained a number OF their young
friends Monday evening with progressive
whist. The young ladies' proved them
selves charming entertainers, and the al
fair was a very enjoyable one. The mouse
was prettily trimmed with ivy and cut
flowers. and daintily elaborate refresh
ments were served. Miss Adelaide Burn
TRACER was awarded the ladies' first prize
and DR.. Carly0n captured the gentlemehs
first prize as well as the lone hand prize
Miss Marian Patten and Mrs. Oscar Bow
en- succeeded in winning the BOBBY prizes
Those present were DR.. and Mrs Arm
strong, Judge and Mrs. Gordon, Judge and
Mrs Hoyt, Mr. and Mrs. Brainerd, Miss Nc
Graw. Miss McEachren, Miss Burntrager,
Miss Patten. Miss Cowles. Miss Rogers
Miss Lamont. Miss Fisher, Mr. Chase. MI
Convey, DR.. Gentle. Dr. Carlyon, Mr. Mills.
Mr.. Bowen, Mr.. Pritchard, Mr. Cowies,
Mr.. Ward Mr.. Carpenter, Mr.. Reed.
Miss Louise Aver invited her friends to
a card party Tuesday evening at the risi-
dence of her brother, Mr.. Charles Aver.
Like the majority of this charming young
lady's enterprises the affair was decided
success and the guests passed delightful
evening. The house had been decorated
tastefully and a delicious lunch was
served Miss Patten secured the prize.
Miss Ayers guests were DR.. and Mrs
Armstrong. DR. and Mrs Ingham, Miss
McGraw. Miss Patten. Miss Moore, MISS
McEachern. Mr.. f. NJ. Convey, Mr.. \. \.
Lindsey, Mr.. II. d. Cowles. Mr.. l.. Moore,
DR.. Gentle. Mr.. Charles DIAL
The Skookum Whist Club is the latest
card club to be organized in this card
playing and dance-mad city. The mem
bers of this club are Judge and Mrs. y 7.
Fitch. Judge and Mrs. Dunbar. Judge ana
Mrs. Scott. Judge and Mrs Gordon, Mr.
and Mrs w. T. Forrest Mr.. and Mrs G.
J. Lord, Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. ellis. Mr.. and
Mrs. j. OBJ. Scobey. The first regular
meeting was held at the residence Of Mr..
4 oh Nfaz
Capt and Mrs. J. ]. Gilbert started
Thursday for san Francisco, in which
city they will spend the winter. The even
ing before their church friends assembled
at the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. II. l..
Copeland to give the well-beloved couple
farewell reception. y short programme OF
music and recitations had been prepared
and the remainder OF the evening was
spent in pleasant chat and kind remem-
brances Of Capt. and Mrs. Gilbert on be-
half Of a number of those present the pas
tor Rev. r J. Lamont, presented them
with handsome little book as a token Of
the loving good viii of the friends who had
gathered 10 bid them farewell.
The singing population of Olympia is in
fever of excitement and preparation over
the minstrel entertainment TO be given by
the ladies about Christmas time. They
are rather secrctive about their intentions
and different characters, but 1t is Whis-
pered that the end men % VIII one ne
very short and one very tall, and the in
terlocutor will be of tall commanding
stature. The performers will he coached
ny Mrs Erastus Brainerd and Mr.. sam
Woodruff. which fact alone insures sue
cess.
The Ladies' Afternoon Whist Club
passed a pleasant afternoon Thursday.
Next week some of the ladies will start in
on a series Of duplicate whist.
Can't and Mrs. Hatch have gone TO san
Francisco. the captain to take charge Of
his steamer Monticello. and Mrs. Hatch on
a visit Of a few weeks duration.
Mrs F. c. Morse is spending week
visiting friends in Seattle and Tacoma.
Miss Cowles IS visiting her sister Mrs.
Charles Claypool. in Tacoma.
+. g Owings. only son of Col and Mrs.
Nick Owings. is i'll with typhoid fever.
Mr. Charles NJ Moore has left for an ex-
tended business trip in Eastern states.
re viii probably be absent until spring.
Mrs. Mitchell Harris has returned from
Victoria. 70 which point she accompanied
her mother on her return trip 10 san
Francisco.
The Ladies' Relief Society has elected
Mr.. George +. FilIev to fiji the place on
the eentlemens honorary list left vacant
by the absence OF Mr.. {. NJ. Moore.