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

mother. Mrs. Hattie NJ. stetson and Mss
Alice Thorndyke. The house vas a bower
OF I0vel.nesS being beautifully decorated
in eyergreens and large punches of red
berries. The favors were unique. being the
first five OF each suit from a small deck or
Fauntleroy cards which BY Their color and
the number OF spots designated the tables
and partners. Each card was decorated IN
gilt with the initials Of the club and the
figures 1915 in Old English Progressive
whist was played uatil 1880 o'clock. when
the guests led by The hostess and Mr.
Phelps and closing with the host and Mrs.
Trowbridge, passed 10 the beautifully dec
GRATED dining room Opposite the entrance
was the word ''Hondo.' written upon the
wah in Ola English letters. and beneath
''lss5-is-5." The letters were green, sur
rounded by the red berries. The tables
We're delicately adorned by smilax ard
English yioleIs which were a feast 10 the
eye, and the feast for the inner man Was
even more elaborate. After an hour spent
at the tables the party returned 10 the
pariors. where the following musical and
literary programme was enjoyed Song,
The Angels Serenade.'' Miss Therndyke.
flute obligato by Mr.. Teaff: paper On
Whist" by President Rowell: song, Miss
Thorndyke, piano accompaniment by Miss
Teaff: '-Preslhecy," Mr.. Z. 5. Ingraham;
recitation, THAT Old Sweetheart Of Nine"
Miss Teaff. banjo selection. Mss Thorn
dyke; What Know Aoout Raising Chick
ems" Mr.. j. r. Trowbridge The presi-
dent in his paper on whist said there were
two ways OF playing the game. which ne
denominated the way and the other
way" His paper showed conclusvely that
he was much more familiar with the latter
game than with tie first. and il was evil
IDENTITY his impression that this was the
case with the other members of the cluo.
sVt-s. ant a0Vz h.. Pro
phecy." by Mr. Ingraham, was in meter
and showed talent and a careful prepara-
ton. The writer represented himself Us
being possessed by the spirit OF Hon1o and
his pen was guided by her hand. lie gave
each member Of the club a pleasant view
OF the future and proved himself a happy
prophet. Mr.. TrOworidge gave an interest
ing paper on his experiences with flock
OF chickens during the past summer. 1t =
doubtful whether any of the other mem
bers will follow in his footsteps, either in
raising chickens or in detailing the trials
undergone. one great similarity between
the two papers was their length. Each of
them when unrOlled extended several yards
upon the floor, and somebody whispered
that they We're written on both sides. Air
Ingraham. at the presidents request. made
a neat little speech, in which he intima.ed
that the members of the Hondo Club
were fearfuly and wonderfully made" and
said that Dickens had lost great part of
his life by not being present upon this &C.
casion, that he might have put us into a
book. The mayor was made an honorary
member OF the club In accepting the honor
he said that speech had brought
him the most profitable investment
Of any speech he had ever made.
The programme was TO have closed
with a skirt dance by Receiver ColVin.
but owing 10 the fact that he had had four
hours experience at housekeeping immedi-
ately preceding the party, the physician of
the club, DR.. De Voc. would not give his
consent 10 the great sxeVtson necessary in
rendering this number. 1t was, therefore,
much 70 the regret OF all. omitted. As the
clock struck 4 a general handshaking took
place. and with a hearty good will wishes
for a happy new year were exchanged
The evening closed with a number of songs
by the club. accompanied by Miss Thorn
dyke on the banjo. The departing guests
as they went out of the house, sang to the
host and hostess, Good night, Hondos
We are going To leave YOU now