The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-01-05
Port Angeles Society.

Port Angeles, Jan. 4-SpeciaL-The an
niversary of the Ladies Society OF Liter
airy Explorers proved social success, and
a most enjoyable literary treat. The hand
some home of Mrs. c. r. Brown, where
the society met for the occasion, was
beautifully decorated with ferns and pot
ted plants and although the rooms were
somewhat crowded all thoroughly enjoy
ed themselves. The problem table was a
novel feature OF the entertainment Trovid-
ed for the guests. on 1t We're arranged a
number of articles, each of which repre-
scented a problem or well known saying
that the one who succeeded in guessing
the greatest number was to be awarded a
prize. Mrs. w l. Marquardt was the sue
ceSsful contestant as she succeeded in
guessing the entire number Many Of the
features on the programme for the even
ing were original and the close attention
given to literature during the past two
years by the members of the society was
evident in the excellent articles read on
this occasion. The opening ode, sung by
the members, was composed by Mrs. :. =.
Carusi, who is now visiting in the East.
At the conclusion OF the literary pro-
gramme all were invited TO the adjoining
residence of Mrs. J. c. Hansen, where re-
freshments were served by the ladies of
the society. The tables were handsomely
decorated and the guests were presented
with heart booklets as souvenirs OF the oc-
Casiou. Mrs. Stewart responded 10 the
toast "Our guests" and Mrs. Wor;hley
TO The Occasion Dancing and music a
Mrs. Brown home concluded most en-
joyable evening. Among those present
were; Mr.. ana Mrs. Z. l.. Mallette, Mr..
and Mrs. II. r.. Lutz. Dir. and Mrs. George
W. MeaEher, Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Johnson,
Mr. and Mrs. II. c. Miller. Mr.. AMI Mrs.
II. :. Ballou. Mr. and Mrs. William Ben,
Rev. and Mrs Nelson. Mr. and Mrs. L.
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Mr.. and Airs. NJ. j. Carrigan, Mr. and
Mrs. A. y. Taylor. Mr. and Mrs }. ".
Troy. Mr.. and Mrs &. :. StakemlllFr, Mr..
and Mrs. - =. Brown, Mr. ana Mrs. J.
{. Hansen. Mrs. Z. Foster, Mrs. Ne
George. Mrs. Bryan. Mrs. Bowmaa. Mrs.
North.ey. Mrs MarQuardt, Mrs Gr's-
W0l1. Mrs. Stewart. Mrs. Lewis, Mis-
Michel. Miss Fuller, Miss Clark, Miss
Love, 3.lss Troy, Miss Taylor Miss
Cook. AIiss Brandon, Miss Fitzsiulmons,
Miss Whittier. Mr.. William Ware, Mr..
George Meagner. jr., Mr. F. II Hatch.
Ar Walter Miller Mr.. Benton r-go9rte.
Nlr. r. y. Grimes. Mr.. II. J. Love SIT j
.. TAYLOR. Mr.. ". n. Clark and AIR l..
4. Cole.
a recital given Tuesday evening az the
opera house by Miss Bessie Jeanett An
dersun, OF Seattle. was attended oy pa ap-
pTeeiaUVe audience ana every mum 'eF on
the programme was an evidence OF the
AaET rlQEIt4sIlNl &HLltLg 10 e'A iNtt-1 4it-
tsrp~et the hUmor. pathos or PASSION, as
the case N Ight Dee. in tie selections rem
dervd. Miss Anderson has kindly assist
ed "a several entertainments given during
her visit here.
An annual entertainment as given
Thursday evening January = a. the opera
house by the Minerva Literary Society
Each member OF the society vas al liberty
10 extend au invitation 10 three friends.
and the attendance was consequently
large Every provision was made oy hose
having the entertainment In charge 70
make the affair al enjoyable one. an *
ceilent programme. dancing and DAINTY re-
frcsbuents being relied upon as the priu-
cipal attractions of the evening. Those
$40 we're not disposed 70 dance found
amusement n a SOCIAL game - whist ar4
the pleasant anticiPations with "A Eich the
members OF tie society have been looking
forward 20 the event |ers E+I-y Feai.zeA.
as ell succeeded IN passing very delight
ful evening. TIE opera house was band
someIy decorated with bunting and TAGS
ia honor OF the occasion. and excellent
music vas furnished for the dances
Among those present we're Mr. aaa AfFs-
j. ;. Wilson, Mr.. ana 3IES j. W. Toy,