The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-12-20

the friends OF the high contracting parties.
Mrs /. D. CgNeHi presided al the piano.
accompanies by Maj Quincy A Brooks On
the vieIga Before the wedding march Tas
begun me guests were entertained by the
rendition Of a melody adapted by Maj.
Brooks ard de1test lei 10 the bride.
Promptly at $50 thu bridal procession
marched through the spacious parfa-s in
tine 20 the estrancing strains from To-
hengrf- First the usnerx. Mr.. Fritz and
Mr. Conovsr then the maid or honor. Miss
Downs. cousin OF ths bride attired u
white six covered with crepe lisse: the
bridesmaids. Miss Cassie and Miss C5rde-
la Downs. the former in pink SIX trim
med with tansta ribbon, and the latter
IN blue SIX WITH similar trimmings:
them. on the arm Of Collector James c,
Saunders, the bride herself. 4 vision OF
loneliness. a dream In white, bearing IN
her hard a magnificent bouquet OF carna-
tons Tire bridal gown was OF satin, bro
csdec. with true lovers knots, and trim
med with point and duchess lace. The
vel was Of duchess laee. its snowy white
ness IN marked contrast with the jet black
hair and dark eyes Of the wearer. A love-
Her bride has ever been seen. The groom
vas attended by Mr.. j. +. Pugh. brother
az the bride. The beautiful and expressive
ritual Of the Episcopal church was read by
DR.. Baker. After the ceremony an elegant
collation. was parfaken Of and dancing In
dnEged In untf the arrival or the Kingston,
on which steamer tire happy couple depart
ed for Seattle They win visit San Fran
CISCO and Southern California. where the
honeymoon will be passed. The presents
were numerous and elegant. among them
a handsome pearl necklace and pendent OF
diamonds. the gift Of the groom. The elite
OF the city gracsd the occasion and the
event was one that viii long linger in thu
memories OF Port Townsend people.
The high esteem IN which Mrs. r. A Bal
ilnger is held and the appreciation OF her
services as organist Of the church were
made the occasion OF a brilliant social
event recently al the residence OF Collector
and Mrs J. O. Saunders, when the ladies
OF the Presbyterian church gave a recep-
ton in honor az Mrs. Bailinger, who will.
at the conclusion Of Mr.. Ballinger's terpa
here as Judge Of the superior
court remove with him 20 make their fyi-
ture home in Seattle. For the past four
years Mrs. Balliugsr has presided at the
organ in the Presbyterian church. and
her finished playing, 10 say nothing OF her
faithf1llness and interest. has been the
principal feature in building UP a really ex-
cellent choir The reception was attended
by the leading ladies' OF the city. and was
a brilliant social success. The Saunders
residence was tastefuHT ana aFuSficaiiy
decorated with flowers and ferns. and vari-
colored shaded lights shed a luster over the
darkened rooms as well as on the fashion
able costumes Of the guests. A musical
programme and refreshments interspersed
social conversation.
Calvin Mcintyre, who has been recuper-
ating from a severe Illness for some weeks
past. went 70 San Francisco via the steam
ship Wsua Waila last Sunday.
Mr.. Jack Pugh a young man well and
favorably known here, leaves Immediately
after Christmas for San Francisco. at
which place a lucrative position has been
offered him by influential relatives.
Mr.. Jack Lawrence spent last week In
Seattle
Mrs. Charles Fischer is IN Seattle visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Chri. Miller.
Capt and Mrs. Clayton, who came down
from Seattle TO attend the shippers -
ball last Monday evening. return 10 Seat
tie on wednesday.
Miss Cora Morrison spent few days in
Seattle last week visiting her sister. Mrs.
Jack Long.
Mr. Harry A. Wright. the confectionery
dealer. Is attending TO business again,
after a severe tussle with la grippe