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seldom in ,he history % the Puget SQUAD
t,hautsugua have SO many large ara as
,t7-tfv. camps and 50 great nanoeT 81
S,orv ps.,ple been scattered over us love-
~ ~~,,inas and found rest pleasure ard
i1rellsctual en1oyments among Us delis1'-
ful groves .--...-
Canp olympus led II numbers AMI stun
- a., the hlun right over ,he water as
.,l,fsfsr 81 tents and large dining nan "14e
rrrsas and its lofty legend gave "eicoihe
- 49,. incoming craft. Mr.. J. T. HonAli.
$500. F,r.ak. NJ. RaIla DENNY. Ma NJ
T,r5se col Heiie. Ar J. a. Gurus, Nt--
If.Iofvre Mr.. F'rank Lee and 5as.F tasni-
- yyffh a spanking Of bachelors-Ai =
y,-Ss,,erE Mr.. FortSon aud others maize
~ 1,erry a party u Seattle people a. ever
,-,~-1..r,ss..I a Chautauqas camp aFe
,f,.sr,-a villa is the summer Dome OF
A. ,,srrte shaw Rice. Of Tacoma. p
seared her home with Mss ME- j..
49, a Seattle. and Mrs Aiiisf' OF
Rnnch Grass camp was me ap1IeQ, -.
ccgnomen given by tWen1y-ANs Las
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WEDDINGS.

More than a hundred guests assembled
in the lobby OF the fremont hotel last
Monday evening TO attend the marriage
OF Mr. Joseph r. Beariauit and Miss Luel-
Ia 4 Mallory. The hotel was beautifully
decorated for the occasion. the proprietor
AIR NJ V Willis being a personal friend
OF the bride and giving his personal at
tention 10 many OF the details. Addition
al interest attached to the ceremony from
the fact that II was performed by the
father OF the bride and as he pronounced
the words that took his daughter from his
own care and made her wife he was
visiblv affected and his strong voice
trembled with emotion. There were Joy
Gus congratulations among the friends Or
Mr. and Mrs Reauriauit. who remained
for a while after the ceremony IN pleasant
conversation Good Instrumental music
was furnished and the bride herself was
induced to play a selection on the piano.
: Hne vocal solo was rendered by Mrs.
calvert. 81 Milwaukee The wedding
presents were numerous and valua bic
Among them we're a generous hank check
from Nr J. =. Crsigwell, handsome sill
verva~e OF various kinds from Mr.. and
Mrs ] Rogers Mr. J W. Cook Of Port
land Mr. and Mrs Mcintosh. MIR Charles
r. Tucker Judge r. Mathews d Wis
rongin. Miss Bertha Cooper. Airs Curtis
and daughters. Mrs. John Beariault. Mrs
r il %l&+iti- 4 4l-ti-s-hf.i-' ''A+'+t+ --+--t
Mr. Beariaults business associates;
bridal roses a nj champagne from Mr.. w
W. MCGEE: a basket Of roses from Air.
Ralph Hopkins. ana another from Mrs. ].
ellison: table linen from Miss Emma Nal
Iorv. and a handsome painting from Mrs
Belle Calvert OF Milwaukee.
The bride and groom left 1t 1870 ?. n.
IN me Resale fer victoria, whence they
have lust returned and are now fitting up
rooms for house keeping. Their friends
will dnd them at rooms u and = IN the
Douthitt block.
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B-nal FIRTH ReceDtion.

On Thursday evening al Masonic temple
in this city most fattering and cordial
reception WAS rendered Grand President
Jonas. OF the J. .. Y. B.. district Grand
Lodge. No. g. and Grand Orator d s.
Hlrschberg. The special features of the
occasion were the initiation OF three new
members OF the order. namely. Mr. David
Coblentz. Mr.. Sig Harris and Mr.. Melvin
q. Winstock. After the exercises of ini-
tiation were over an informal hop was
given in honor OF the distinguished visit
ors, which was thoroughly enjoyed by
those present Mr.. r. Morgenstern. Of the
local lodge. occupied the chair. and appro-
prlately introduced Grand President Jonas.
who briefly bat eloquentiy spoke of the
aims and objects Of the order. and invited
cooperation and support from all Jews
who have the welfare OF. Judaism at heart.
Tho chairman then called upon Mr.. Win
stock. who responded briefly. and he was
followed by the grand orator. Mr.. Hirsch-
berg. who captured his audience by his ex-
ceIient address. He treated briefly Of the
rise and growth Of the order. and rapidly
sketched its more than half century OF
noble usefulness. He painted in glowing
colors the practical work achieved hy the
B'nai Birth. and mentioned the puhhc in
situations which owe their support 10 its
aid In speaking Of the spiritual work
done by the order. he said that its object
was TO cement the ties that bound the
Jews of this country together, and that u
had achieved wonders in forcing from an
unwilling public that respect which was
due 10 the name and character OF the jew
His remarks were frequently greeted with
applause The occasion was "A pleasant
one. and will long be remembered
by the members Of the local lodge
of l. q. Il RS This local lodge
is in an exceedingly prosperous con
dition. having lately added number of
rev members. with the prospect of a large
Increase in the near future Mr. Jonas
and Mr. HirSchherg. before leaving Tor
san Francisco. viii hold meetings OF the
same kind in Tacoma and Portland BE
fore leaving seattle these distinguished
visitors we're given the freedom Of the
city and shown around by a special COM
mittee They expressed themselves as
highly pleased with what they saw.
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son-~tacy.

A. the First Presbyterian church in Ia
coma a brilliant assemhiaEe gathered on
Wednesday evening. August 10. n attend
the marriage of Mr. Alexander Thomson.
Of Seattle. and Miss Mary Burr stacy. Of
Tacoma. The church was Handsomely
decorated. and flowers were scattered
down the aisle IN advance OF the bridal
procession as u was leaving the church.
The bridesmaids were Miss Nicholson and
Miss Julia Smith. the flower maids were
Miss Helen Achilles. Miss Ruth Anderson
and Miss Elizabeth Baillie Mr.. Herbert
J. Bremner was groomsman. the ushers
were Mr. G.. n. Purdon. Mr.. IovedsV. Mr..
Robert Walker. Mr.. John Walker. Mr.. Gill
lison and AIR. Manning. and Miss Edith
James presided Al the organ. The cere-
mony was al $50 o'clock and was performed
by Rev. W N. Atkinson. OF Lake Park.
assisted by Rev. \. n. Thompson. u. -.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomson left al once To
spend their honeymoon in British Column
bia. on their return they VIII make their
heme IN Seattle.
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Excursion aud Ramblc.

On Thursday last an interested party
OF children enjoyed an excursion on the
lake and rambles at Leschi and Ma
drona parks, which had been provided for
them by Miss Florence Williams. their
Sabbath school teacher. consisting of the
following. Lille white. Katie Keown.
Lizzie Pugh, N0llie Bunstine. Hortense
Boisseau. Edith Williams, Annie Lewis.
Bertha Priebe, Richard Jones. Lewis VIII
Hams. Morgan Richards. George Whvatt.
Roy HeIliker. Willie Pugh. Lawrence
Mitchell. David Mitchell, Willie Jones
Willie Lewis Herman Pr.ehe, Arthur Ed
wards, Charley Yand and Eddie Ditlersen.
all Of whom. with one exception. consti-
tuted her class In the Renton Sabbath
school They left Renton on the little
steamer city OF Renton az 10 O'Clock for
Lescai park. After rambling round and
amusing themselves for a time they sat
down 20 a choice lunch, Of which they par
took with sharpened appetitcs Then
strOlllng over 20 Madr0na park they spent
part Of the afternoon in games and other
amuscments, returning IN time to leave
for home by tho 4 O'Clock boat They all
had a good time and greatly enjoyed the
sutIng.
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Damon. and were married. The ceremony
had been DELAYED one dag owing 10 un-
familiarity With TIE law touching the mar
rage Of minors on the part Of The brides
relatives. and the minister. when con-
suited as 70 procuring license. knowing
the aunt had recently returned from a
three-weess' visit, during which the
bridal rousseau bad been prepared very
naturally concluded She had authority %
represent the parents. and told her tcat
under the circumstances il would 70 nee
essaFy for her 20 repair 10 the auditors
office IN person. she 9id 80. bar the
authority had aot been delegated. and the
absence ~ written permission compelled
the mother % walk ave miieS-<ve~ =
rough road % catch a train frara Carbon
ado. bringing her own authority. TIE a.
cense was then procured, and 50 "alfs
well that ends we'll The happy couple
left town on a hTidsi trip Wednesday
morning Among those present az the
ceremony were; Mrs. John W. Butt.
mother Of the bride: Mrs Lizzie Roper.
the brides aunt: Mrs, Nettie Jones Miss
Mary {. Fisher. Mrs q. r. Hubbard. Miss
May NelEs, Miss Nellie Ernst. Mr.
Thomas Thomson. Master Harold Hub
bard.
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In Honor of the Misses Graham.

Tho Sisters Of Rebekah Of Diadem
Lodge. No. 81. Georgetown. and other
friends. were entertained AT the home Of
Miss Brown, Of Georgetown. Tuesday
evening. IN honor Of her guests. the
Misses Graham. Of Skokomish. nefnl>.rs
OF Ros burg Lodge. No Al portion -
the evening was given % various card
games and music. Miss Graham favored
the party With A song fin the Chinook
iarcon. which proved highly entertain
inc, especi ally to TIE pioneers present
one Of whom responded heartily in The
same dialect Dainty refreshmcnI were
served later in the evening Those pres
0ut We're Miss Graham Miss Jennie
Graham. Al. and Mrs Rhines. Nj and
Mrs Crouch. Mr.. and Mrs J. +. McPaer-
son. Mg and Mrs Hoffedtz. NJ. and Mrs
Jameson. Mrs Barnes. Mrs Smith. Mr.
and Mrs. Davidson. Miss Mcintosh. NJ
and Mrs. Hodeditz. ir Miss Brown. Mr..
and Mrs, Nicholson. Mr. and Mrs Snider.
Mrs Carson. Mr. n. Mel. Brown. Mrs
Rlssvl. Mrs. Schyrer. Mr.. - & Brown.
Nr. y 4 Brown, Miss Mcclellan Mr.
NJ. 4. EroNr. M George Brown. Nj D..
&. NIcLeIland and Mr. Alex Brown.
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PERSONAL AND SOCIAL NOTES.

Miss Mary Psrkin. OF Everett, is visit
ing Miss Mary Conboy.
Mrs. w S. Relfe is slowly recovering
from her recent Illness.
Miss Power Of Ellensburg. has been
visiting friends in the city.
Mr. W. a. Underwood arrived from
New York Wednesday night.
The Misses Semple have returned from
their outing at Lake Cushman.
Mr.. y. p. Gregg Of East Sound. Orcas
island. spent the week in the city
Mrs & " Tousley is visiting sir y. T.
Gregg island home at East Sound.
Misses Irene and Lillian Lesser have re-
turned from their visit 10 Piaischie.
Mr. ". y. Ray. Of Everett. was IN the
city for few days, visiting friends.
Mr. Dexter T. sapp returned Monday
from two weeks outing on Salmon bay.
Mr.. r. ~. Baxter. who has been sick for
some time. left Thursday night for La
push.
Miss Maud Harmon. Of Edsewater. has
been the guest Of friends IN Tacoma for
week.
Mrs. z. G. Williams and hor daughters,
and Mrs. w. III. Vincent are at Richmond
beach
Mr.. and Mrs \ VI. Young have removed
from 1905 Yssler avenue 10 loi Ninth
street
nesday after a much-nccded vacation in
Alaska
Mrs. J. G. DUR. Of Tacoma. spent las,
week visiting Mrs William Copestick AZ
Lafona-
Mrs. Caroline Gr'ipkrsnz left Thursday
for a visit Of several weeks 10 friends in
Portland.
n is announced that Mr.. Franz Richter
and Miss Gertrude Paige viii be married
IN October
Mrs > serg and family iet,maed sat
urdav from two months visit 10 San
Francisco.
Mrs. p. " Duggsn VIII leave for LISA
lady tomorrow 70 spend tho week with
friends there.
wrs " Enxie. who has been fhe guest
Of friends in the North End, left Tuesday
for New York
Miss Annie Reed and Mrs stsnsberry
ieft Wednesday for "A short visit 10
Juneau. Alaska.
Mr. James u Hoge. jr. returned Non
been on business.
Miss Hattie Koeher. OF Green Lake. has
returned from a month visit 10 her par
ents a Centraiia-
Mr.. and Mrs. r. G Washbnrn have re-
turned to the city and VIII occupy their
home September J.
Miss Edna Whittier had quie, dancing
parfv al her home IN East Park addition
wednesday evening
Miss Baird. who has been Visiting Mrs
y ilHe Wilson At Port bTcaaF1. leaves TOR
her home tomorrow.
Mr. Fred ". T.rsons left Tuesday morn
Ing for a few days business trip 70 Ever
EFT and SmohomISh.
AR r = Walters. 81 Tampa. Fla. and
his mother. Mrs. J. +. Walters. we've the
guests Of friends AT Green lake. on their
Wav 10 Southern California.
Fx-Chief OF Police \. s. Munger q
MINNEAPOLIS no has been making a long
tourney through the Southern and Pacific
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Mr.. Ices Launch Party.

Mr.. J. r. Lee and a party OF friends went
10 Madrona park Monday 10 celebrate his
birthday. After enjoying a fine dinner the
party went aboard Mr.. Tom Lees two
launches and rode about the lake At 8
o'clock the party landed again az Madrona
and ate supper After supper they went
TO Madison park. and there listened TO the
opera "Afikado." The following made up
the party: Mr.. and Mrs. J. r Lee. Mr.
and Mrs. T. ri. Lee, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. W.
Kidd. Mrs. w. o. Good. Mrs. j. E. Daoust,
SIR. and AIRS. Fraser. Mr. j. Sheedy. Mr.
7. +. Lee. Mr.. and Mrs. Bresnehan, Mr..
+. Allen, Miss Grace Kidd Miss Lulu Du-
pee, Miss Anna Sheedy. Miss Ella Quinn
Mr.. Leonard Kidd. Mr. Willie Lee, Mr.
Ira Lee. Mr. Charley Lee, Mr.. Clarence
Lee. Mr. Willie Lee Maebell Mr. VIII
Good. Mr.. Clarence Good, Mr. James
Daoust. Miss Estella Good Mr. Raymond
Bresnehan, Mr.. Clarence Fraser, Miss
Myrtle Bresnehan and Mr.. Arthur Kidd.
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Yachting Party.

CAPT r n Hookway. az tae vacat
White star. entertained a party Of friends
last SUNDAY IN q trip 20 Eagle harho-.
The 8ay was delightfully."- spent in dancing.
singing and an old-fashioned clam hak~.
some fine singing vas reade-e by Sir. ~
J Noble. ard mandolin and banjo selec-
lions by Mr. and Mrs Z r. Bradley. The
uarly returned IN the evening tired. but
hapnv. ana three cheers We're heartily
gwen Tor Cap; Haokway and his hand
sorne yacht 1ha White Star- The guests
we're. SIR and Mrs T.. Sut,er Mr. and
Mrs a. Frye. Mr.. and Mrs. r. =.
Granville. AR. and Ms. T. r Bradley. Mr.
ard Mrs - .5a2-Aeiua, Mr. and Mrs. r.
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MatrhtpSeu->harf

At the beautiful home of MIR and Mrs.
5. Il. Short Columbia city on Saturday
evening. August II. their eldest daughter
Miss Josephine, was united in marriage
to MIR. Fred p. Matthiesen. the Rev w
A. Shanklin officiating The attendants
were AIR A. r. Matthiesen and Miss v g.
Short. and Mr., Henry l.. Matthiesen and
Miss Christine Matfhiesen. The occasion
was OF unusual interest in that II was
the tweniy-fifth anniversary OF the mar
Fiage Of the brides father and mother.
After the ceremony refreshments were
served. Among those present We're: Mr
and Mrs. :. +. Snort, Mr. and Mrs ].
Aatthesen. Mr. n. L. Matthiesen. Mr.
Charles Louch, Miss Christine Matthie-
sen. Mrs. +. NJ. Dawley. Miss Y. e Short.
Mr.. John Phelp. Miss George Matthiesen,
Mr.. Andrew 3. Matthiesen.
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Dinner 10 the Rowing Crew.

Mr.. and Mrs. T. W. Gordon entertained
the senior four-oared crew OF the Seattle
Athletic Club at dinner on Tuesday even
ing. The table was beautifully decorated
with roses and smilax. and the menu did
justice 10 Mrs. Gordon's well-known nos
pitality. Ms. Gordon was a charming
hostess. and entertained the crew in a
manner that would make rowing more
popular than ever were appreciation often
shown in this manner. After dinner
the evening was pleasantly spent with
music and songs At midnight the oars
men bade good night TO their hostess, car
rying with them their hearty wishes for
the :. \. C's success next year The
guests were Mersrs. A. j. Ballet. Charles
NJ. Sheafe. jr.. William B. Goodwin and
7. d Hughes
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New Camp al .AIki.

During the past week Camp Ldzembss-
tarr has been added to the Seattle colony
Of campers ar Alki point. with various
games. boating, camp fire gatherings. the
merry occupants of the new camp arc
greatly enjoying themselves. being chap
eroned ny Mrs. Ella Jordan. The LiZem-
hestarrans are Rev. and Mrs. HOWE, Mrs.
Ella Jordan. Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Catheart
Mrs. Nichols. Miss Amanda Archer. Miss
Emma Wallace, Miss Lizzie Roth. Miss
Bessie Gibson. Mr.. John Wallace. Mr.
HOWE. Mr.. K. Powell. Mr.. Samuel Ar
cher. Mr.. William Gibson and Mr.. John
ston.
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Mr.. Claire rarn~worth's House Party.

air Claire FaruswortA gave delightful
house marty last Wednesday evening IN
honor % Mr.. Jesse F Brink@r. @ho left
last night for a two years course At the
Law departmeut % the University Of N1r-
gtnia. The house was prettiiy decorated
and ranVassed. and a strinGed orchestra 81
tbrea Y,ieres dfscourscd sweet strains n
me midst III A bower Of climbing plants
and ferns. the effect OF the mandolin and
cuf.ar music streaming through the twin
ing leaves being most delightful The
V,uor ueopie danced to their hearts de-
Ifrh+ down stairs. while those not terp~.-
rb,ria}k inclined PLAYED pool and billiards
ir the attic on the ton uo'r- J ne
following wero present: Miss fteIsn
Ay,N,upht AHss Julia Hodge Mss
Gcnivievc Relic. Miss IUdi-h ht-L,s.
Nt.s csrtie clark. Miss Garfield. N'ss
laura Garfield. Miss y ti.SaFo' SiisS
Hattie Prav. Miss Phillips, NiFs
Whittier. Miss Iianford Miss smith.
Mss ANY Smith. Miss Andruss. Miss sue
Ward. of Tacoma. Mss Helen lawrence
NJ wbateon. Miss stevens Of BOSTON;
NJ Jesse Prsnker. Mr. Edward Herald.
Mr. William Farr. Mr.. orrn RANK. NJ
Xyiili,Y, Hanna. Mr. William SillmSn. Mr-
= : Rehe-. Mr. Percy Parkinson. MI
Fs,,.asf V-p~tcle. MIR Harry Frel"richs,
AZ Reuben Allan Mr.. Charles Cotton.
NJ Robert webb Mr.. LcnoN Richards,
~ clarence Edwards Nj Frank lnCer-
en- AZ Linn Kelfe Mr., Robert Br.nker,
NJ Tuu K~llogr. Mr. & o'Mallcy Cos
.,r,,-s Of san Francisco M. James MIR
~,, sfr Abraham RitEwallcr. Mr. Lem
.ss,r.frfss-e. Nr Frederick Duty MI v ILL
S.-, rnrlFs. Mr Milton Wittler. MI John
fSrowr. ~ Tacoma. and Nj. Scott Calaoan.
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A birthday Surnrise.

On the evening OF August Is number
OF Miss Ella Rays friends gathered az
the home OF her mother or Lake Wash
ington 10 surprise her. in conraenoration
OF her twentieth birthday. She received
many handsome gifts. among them a
costly guitar. presented by her mother and
sister. Through the kindness OF Capt.
Burrows and SIR. lamont. OF the steamer
Reef the party took a pleasant trip 10
Madison park 10 attend the performance
on the Psnafcre- Lunch was served on
board. and music whilsd away the time
The party WAS chapsroned by Mrs. Hsb-
bins. sister Of the hostess. The following
were present: Mss May Putnam, Mss
Annie Grower. Miss Polly Lowe Miss
Ella Ray. Miss Maggie williams. Miss
Maggie Comeant. Miss Hattie Hibhins.
Miss Minnie Custer. Miss Owen Mrs HID
bins. Mrs Raw and Miss Isabella Wood
ward. Mr.. Cad keisling, Mr.. B. SHARP
MI. Starr. Mr.. Cash Monohon, Mr. Jack
Hunter. Mr.. Grant Lamont Capt Burrows
and Mr. 3. Smith.
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hilsI~-O~trpul.

A pretty wedding was that of Miss Gen
eferet r.. ostrom and MIR. Wilbur I.Child
Wednesday morning at the residence Of
the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. g A.
ostrom, 6i9 Spring street Promptly at
the appointed hour. . o'clock. the bride
and groom. attended by Mr.. Herbert e.
Ostrom and Miss Maud Burrows. entered
the parlor. The Rev. DR. w A. Shanklin
OBLIGATED. using the beautiful ritual serv-
ice OF the Methodist Episcopal church.
The parlors and dining room were decor
ated with ivy. smilax and cut flowers
Quite a number of intimate friends and
relatives witnessed the nuptiais after
which all enjoyed the wedding breakfast
Mr.. and Mrs. Childs. upon their return
from Portland and San Francisco viii be
at home to their friends at iii Seventh
street.
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Shirtiin-nobcII.

Mr.. Flavelle c. Shrtlln and Mrs. Lettie
Nj. Dobell. both of Ballard, were quietly
married at the residence OF the officiating
clergyman Rev. John +. Damon. si0 Fifth
street. Seattle, on Wednesday. \ few
friends were present, among whom were
Mrs. Jane Wright and Miss Leona Davis
Mr.. and Mrs. Shirtlin left In the afternoon
TO spend their honeymoon In Walia Walla,
Spokane and other places IN Eastern
Washington. Mr. Shirtlim has been IN
business in Ballard for a number OF years.
and his bride is daughter OF Mr.. j. w.
Davis.
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After the storm a calm" said prornl-
nent young society leader Of the city yes
fsrday IN reference 70 society matters
during the week. and his eharacteriza-
ilon was an apt and forcible one. Three
or four weeks ago there was not an
evening during the week that did not
pring at least one. and perhaps two or
three entertainments, so that those who
take an active part in such matters found
IL difficult 10 keep track Of their engage
Ments. Now, however, apart from the
Schuyler party. which, though a large
party. was not very formal one. il Is
difficult ia calling over the events OF the
week 70 select a single one which could
De classed as an elaborate and formal
social function. The truth is that society
people need a rest. as well as other peo-
pie Even the most assiduous devotse OF
the dance, with ever SO robust physique.
could not stand. and probably would not
enjoy uninterrupted round of social
gayeties from one years end TO another
Ana II Is fortunate coincidence that IN
this particular fashion follows the laws
OF hygiene. and at this season OF the year
sends people away from the ballroom 20
the woods. and prescribes mountain
climbing In lieu Of waltzlng
II know OF nothing IN the way of a
formal affair since the tennis ball" said
one. who is relied upon as authority in
society matters Everybody seems to be
taking Il rest. II society were accustomed
10 issue a four-page weekly bulletin. one
or two pages would certainly have to be
left blank this week" And indeed. when
one comes to call over the society news OF
the week. this seems to be a correct dag
nosls. A few people have been coming
and going. few informal boating parties
have been given; a few quiet weddings
have occurred. two or three receptions:
here and there a dance and that is all
But the social torpOr incident 10 resi- and
rustication is not 20 last always. and a
little bird whispers that two or three
large parties are TO he marked down be-
fore another leaf is torn from the calen-
dar.
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The most brilliant party Of the week
was that given by Airs. r. n. SCHUYLER on
Tuesday The steamer Quickstep was
chartered for the occasion. and IN the
evening large party OF guests went on
board and crossed over to East Seattle.
where the pavilion had been prepared for
their reception. The music furnished
was exceptionally fine. the band being
made Up of several pieces from the Seat
tie theater orchestra, The dancing was
Kept up Till the small hours OF WedaeS-
day morning While the whole affair WAS
informal. those present agree in pronouuc-
ing Il one of the most charming enter
tainments OF the season