The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-06-14

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than on the previous Friday. a eircarn-
stance feargesy due 10 the finer weather
and the greater inspiration impaired by
fhUeHhanced brightness and beauty Of the
scenes. Several sketches Of Mount Rain
ter snow capped and cloud belted. were
made. and numerous scenes In the neigh
borhood of TayEors mill and Leschi park
Mere artisticaly portrayed. In the party
were AIRS. Elizabeth ~ VI. Hanna. Mrs
j. W Goodwin. Mrs. r. B. Upton Mrs. ID.
A. Galley. Mrs. A. ID. Grow. Mrs W. Z.
Morrison. Mrs. j C Hogan, Miss Alnoa
A. Clark. Miss sara A Hanna and Miss
Marie A. Martin On Friday next il is pro-
posed 10 start in the forenoon. take 4
luncheon along and picnic on the shores
OF the lake about noon. This Increase Of
hours ar sketching viii make up for the
omission OF the 2sual outing on the fol-
lowing Friday. which viii De the regular
public reception day. when the members
VIII be al the studio ASSISTING in receiving
all xho may call upon that occasion.
Good progress is being made IN the studio,
as We'll as out Of doors. The latter APP
pears 10 stimulate the classes in Stin life
antique and life Among those excelling
therein are: Mrs. F. p. Upton Mrs D. A
Galley, Mrs. j. ". Goodwin Mrs. r j.
Fisher, Nrs. A. d. Grow. Mrs C. F.
Ward. Mrs. j. C Hogan Mrs Frank "
Han. Miss Grace Wishaar. Miss Marie A
Martin. Miss Sara A. Hanna, Miss Airuon
A. Clark. Miss Nell Campion. Miss Ruth
r Cole, DR.. e s. HaseI Mr. Shirley
Squire, Mr.. r. A Mcclellan. Mr.. ] "
Kelly, Mr.. Z. w Barnes and Mr.. Ed c.
Morse The illustrated lectures on anato-
my and perspective win continue 10 ocrunv
the haif hour from 10 to o'clock on Tues
day evenings.
Lodge and Church Entertainments.
Mrs. Mary E. Partridge. the most worthy
grand matron of the General Grand Char
ter Order Eastern Star OF the I-rffe,s
States. was in Seattle last week. attend
ING the state convention The two local
chapters. 'Lorraine'' and Myrtle" ar
ranged magnificent reception TO celebrate
the occasion Thursday morning at the
Diller hotel. where visiting officers and
members from the various Eastern Star
Chapters OF Washington were presented
10 the distinguished guest. more notable
and brilliant affair has never taken place
IN Seattle than this great gathering Of the
sisters OF the Sublime Order. whose light
radiates divinely from chapters located
throughout the United States. just
What society this Eastern Star is
no one may know who is not Initiated
into the mystical fellowship. 1t is closely
allied 20 the Masonic fraternity, and oaly
relatives OF that ancient craft are privi-
legged TO take the degrees which bind them
with the same solemn covenant; bat it's
object ard working is known TO be for the
uplifting OF humanity and the perfect
building OF character. for the spiritual
endsavor that viii change earthly dross
into living gold. thus sympathy and low
ing Kindness is carried TO those IL sorrow
and affection, like even as the summer
dew falls upon the parched soil. The pres
ent grand matron Of the state or Washing
ten. Mrs Alice Taylor. gracefully pre-
scented the throngs OF eager visitors TO
the most worthy grand n1atron. whom all
fsls IL a proud pleasure 10 salute. II was
4 memorable occasion, and marks another
mighty Ste- IN worian's progress at the
close Of this nineteenth century. The most
powerful fraternity OF all history and all
ages now recognizes with due homage
the most worthy grand matron Of the
Order OF the Eastern Star. while thou
sands OF hearts thrilling 70 It's grand tn
fuence, look upon the position as one ac-
compiIshing a r1ore glorious work than
a crowned sovereign. Personally. Mrs.
Partridge is very charming. and her
manner magnstieaiIy warm and win
ming She IS an eloquent speaker
AMI fiFeiess in work for her cause; during
several hours she unweariIy welcomed the
hundreds OF guests from the various visit
ing chapters OF tire state OF Washington.
and seemed ever fresh and interested.
her gown was q soft black silk. trimmed
with sparkling Jet and rich, rare lace,
while the only touch OF color was the
sprav OF pink risod0deadTon that cleaned
IN the beautiful masses OF her white.
wavey hair Ike a rosy cloud above a
crystal sea Al her throat was a splendid
jewel OF the order. presented by Oakieas
CHAPTER, OF Oakland Cal. Of which she IS
a member. tn the center Of the star IS
gzvel lucruxtsa with diamonds: in the
pxrsagoa surrounding the star are ave
rsa5ses. representing the red ray, i've sap
phs~ex. representing the hiae ray. Ave
yellow diamonds rspreSent1nx the yefssw
ray. i've white diamonds REPRESENTING fzH
white ray. ard FIVE sTnerzlas far the greer
raw oat.ide Of these g ctrras OK eighty
seven xupsrh diamonds. ans stfu oaTSssfe
those a circle OF tiny EoIt@n oak issyTz
Ms Partridge vas elected 20 her dis
rirxzsshsa Office in 1885 for term Of thres
wears. during which she hopes 20 visit
nearly al the chapters OF the I1fssd
states. From here she proceeds 70 Idaho.
Montana. Utah and Illinois and then 80
ina Atlantic coast TIE saccess OF this
seli9arfal reception Was dae 70 the taef
ard grace % many vel known. charming
seattle ladies' notably srns1g " nom : "a
Mrs A l. Palmer ard daughter Mss
Ffasfsa. Miss Clair and Miss Gay Catch.
Mrs Haley. Mrs Damon. Mrs AIsxaader.
Ms NeH MeCutch@on. Mrs Loa Jordan
and others
TIE seventh annual ChsiSssr's eay csle-
h~artor vas sttinxiy observed ias' Sanst&y
AZ tse little NH rowu OF Port kasslsv-
u Lewis superintendent ~ ths sun
ssv sehgseS canszEctsa tns services. and
vas shsy assisted BY several ladies' ard
gentlemen TIRE 9tsta ones taking part
-o-sssss~sa-a themselves fn tFgAy gratifying
r-aure- receiving nsertts3 Applause Tor
thesr xeraI solos an5 Teettz ekoEzs- TIE aztl
was evawEea s3fh EsreatN ard frssn8s o
ne little sass The fsiloz8as 1-agTS szaTEse
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