The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-08-16

From . social point Of view the tourna-
ment was decidedly a success. The proper
amount OF flirting was by no means lack
ing and those who played, as well as
those who did not, were quite awake 10
tins opportunities for social enjoyment
from day 20 day. The beautiful grassy
court, which fills hair the ladies' side
OF the grounds. made q pleasant back
ground for the daintlly spread tables, and
Tor the charming gowns which were worn
BIZ maids and matrons throughout the
week. On Wednesday Mrs. Alfred ". Mar
tin. president OF he ladies' club. presided
~ the tea table. which was set under
huge Japanese umbrella, and handsomely
decorated With masses OF goldenFod and
immorteiies. The ladies' assisting were:
Mrs. Frank Cardin, Mrs. G. w Diciin-
son. Mrs. Daley. Mrs. Hans Giese. Mrs.
Mrs. Anthony T. Priezard. Mrs. r. 9.
Hudson. Miss wolbert. On Tuesday the
decorations were OF sweet peas. and the
vice president OF the club. Mrs. Melbourne
Bailey. presided. assisted by Mrs. l. r.
Manning, Mrs. Walter Cakes Mrs John
Parker. Mrs. r. II. Price. Mrs. Thomas
Riggs. Mrs. Guy Richards. Miss Florence
Paddock. Miss Mnnson. On Friday Mrs.
a. ID. Bull. secretary OF the club. presided,
assisted by Mrs. Samuel wit Reson. Mrs.
Chester Thorne. Mrs. Claude Seeley. Mrs.
A c. Tousey. Mrs. Bfhler, Miss Sey-
mour. Miss Smith and Miss Pansy
Thomas. The tables were sxquisltely
fsstooned with green and white ciematis.
and q gorgeous bunch OF dahlias gave
just the correct touch OF late summer
spisndor that belongs to the middle OF
Auguat. Saturday was OF course the
great day. and added to the charms of
all the days previous. music by Prof
Bulls excellent orchestra made the effect
quite Irresistible. Mrs. Martin presided.
assisted by Mrs. ]. M. winslow, Mrs.
Frederick Watson. Mrs J. A. Winter
mute. Mrs. E. Irving Halstead, Miss
wcrden. Miss Wilkinson. Miss Mabel
Rowe.
The delicate summer fabrics that have
been 30 much In evidence this season
were out In full force on these glorious
Afternoons. some OF the costumes being
especially fetching. Mrs. ]. IF. Wins
low was seen In an exquisite gown OF
lavender foulard. made with trimmings
of ribbons In the same shade which was
most effective Mrs. samuel wilkeson.
whose gowns seem always 10 indicate her
own personality. appeared In the lowell
est OF white and yellow gowns, and Mrs
w. q. Heilar. one OF Tacoma's most beau
tifal women. was quantity charming in
figured organdfe with Marie Antoinette
fchu of mousseline finished by a broad
black hat. which completed lovely pie
ture. One of the most charming OF the
younger society girls Is Miss Ingersoll
who lie spending her vacation at home
she visited the tournament in the sim
plest or white frocks. her ret-brown hair
brushed smoothly under her sailor hat
and seemed the very embodiment OF youtl
and grace. Miss rockingham. OF Bos-
ton. wore a rich gown OF heliotrope silk
and brocede. with a hat covered with
violets. Miss Joanna Browne was bril-
liant agure IN the most fascinating OF
violet figured organizes, trimmed with
yaienc;ennes. and Miss Trflllnghasts
charming gowns ana radiant beauty were
noticed each day.
On Friday Mrs. C. II. Marble enter
tained a number Of the visiting Victoria
ladies and Mrs. w. V. Burriil at luncheon
very delightfully."-.
Miss Riggs gave an Informal open lunch
Friday. at which most OF the players
we're present.