The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-05-24

MONIES nesting On the shores OF Lake
washington 10 a realization OF the fact
that II was about time they HE'D them
selves thither ard GOT comfortably
ensconced ere the warm season overlook
them With this thought predominant,
the Furths ard Strives. two Of our lead
ing families. packed their portmansesl,s.
travelling bags and such other belongings
a. viii be needed for q summers outing
on Friday. and took the steamer Czlkius
Tor their cottages on the east shores OF
the picturesque lake. Barnaeee, as the
Furfh home Is known. Is most admirably
located and has for several seasons past
been the scene OF gay reveiry The
struve cottage lies between this and
Yarrow. l.. s. J. Hunts home The town
houses OF both families viii In conse-
quence be closed for the summer months.
4 number OF other leading families are
contemplating summer outings, either on
the lake or Sound. in the near future A
spot which VIII be in grea, demand. be-
cause OF its nearness TO the Por, Orchard
naval station. viii be the beach. the most
OF which Is owned by A. b. Stewart r.
A. Wing and A. W. Eng:e. where nearly
every year camp 'Enstai" is located.
Not q few win visit the picturesque Lake
Cushman during the season.
Tennis teas are the most popular events
IN the social lsfe OF the swagger set at
present, ard in consequence invitations
are eagerly sought for The opening tea
on Saturday last was such a decided sue
cess thar IL was decided to give another
on Wednesday. which was, on account OF
the perfect weather even more keeniy en-
joyed than the opening affair. Mrs.
Charles Power. Mrs. r. n. Palmer and
Mrs Rollins had charge Of the tea. A
number of the ladies' played at singles
and mixed doubles during the afternoon
Among those present were noticed: Mrs.
Charles Power, Mrs. r. N. Palmer. Mrs.
Rollins. Mrs. MacCulsky. Mrs Osgood.
Mrs. James ID. Hoge. tr., Mrs Stedman,
Mrs Andrews. Mrs. w. A. Peters, Mrs.
Washburn. Mrs. Haines. Miss Furfh. Miss
Strive. Miss Murray. Miss Pelly. Miss
Folsom. Miss Emery. Mss Sidonia Furth,
Miss Arquit. Miss Riley. Miss Readmaa.
Mr.. Harry F. Meserve. Mr.. Austin. Mr..
George Hurd. Mr. L. Peiiy. Mr.. Keileher.
Mr.. r. N. Palmer. Mr.. G. w. Saunders,
Mr. Ernest F. Ling, Mr.. John Savage, Mr..
W. 3. Goodwin. Mr.. Charles Power.
Mrs. II. L. r. wotcctt. OF Boston. has
been In Seattle the past week. the guest
Of Mr.. ard Mrs. F. H. osgood. For many
years she has devoted herself to philan-
thropic work, especially N that of the
M8SStiHHSfttS S1EttkJ AkiI ftstkat&s
OF Cruelty to Children. Mrs Wolcott has
served as director from its organization,
and for several years has been an active
agent for the town of Dedham. authorized
20 carry out such laws for the protection
of wives and minor children of those men
who do not comply with the acts OF the
legislature Such demands on her time
and sympath.es have made her familiar
with court work. and she Is often TO be
~ al ,s.-
The headquarters Of this society Is In
BOSTON. her native city, and In which she
has always lived. Since the formation of
the society she has been made legal guar
dian of very many children, neglected and
abused by their parents While some have
not conducted themselves in the most sat
isfactory manner there have been many
/. ases where boys and girls have reached
majority under her guardianship. These
have become good citizens and devoted
parents themselves. and because OF neg
lect In early days have most tenderly ard
wisely cared fer their own. As a much
needed relief from such ANXIOUS work.
Mrs Woicott has always been In the front
rank In such reforms as tend to develop
the best in every child. Under the aus
pices of the Massachusetts, horticultural
Society she has been chairman of COM
mittee TO carry TO success window garden
INK especially IN the NOlHcS Oh Inc
ing classes. At present the committee of
herbariums and school gardens carries
out the work more generally throughout
the state than could be done at the first.
As student of botany the iady's visits TO
the arborefums established In several
cities on the Pacific Slope have been much
enjoyed. As one branch of scientific study
usually seems to awaken interest in kin
dred science. she carefully seizes every
opportunity to add to her knowledge OF
the rare shell fish and marine animals OF
the microscopic types. Her interest IN
forestry in Massachusetts, caused her TO
purchase and plant over 10. 90 trees OF ash.
larch and catalpa In Dedham- She is still
very active. although she has passed the
Bibles allotted time and Is a great-grand-
mother She is travelling alone and since
last October has visited the principal cities
en- route 10 Southern California The
noted lady was very much pleased with
the work which the Young Naturalist So
ciety OF this city has accomplished. which
has been done uncev many difficulties.
She was much pleased with the fine COL
lection of plants at the city park.
Despite the changeabie and threatening
character OF the weather. the reception BY
IT, Seattle svt Jeax1 and School OF De-
sign on Friday afternoon last was well
attended ard greatly enjoyed. much ia
vorsbls comment being ELECTED by the
amount and character OF the work exhfS-
ted, a. well as by the growing improve
ment in every succeeding reception. The
display. which was larger and more va
RED than ever before. included paintings
by De DomEnic!. Earl. Keith. Cooper. An
gsil. Phipps ard Hiil. and etchings and
engrsv.nzs from the works OF Rosa Bon
hsur. Preil, Patton. Jacobsen. Kraus.
k-ay. Adam. Coo-nans. Nonharten- Leigh
ton. Won Czacho-ski FsIsro. Dlcksee.
Adr;ea Marie. Dahl. curxon. Koch. Ca
hanei Slemiradzki. Thiersch. De Neu-
VIE. Hsrtsrlck. Rieger. Ksuibach. Laez-
"a. loaned by members and friends OF Tire
league. including Mrs. L 5. J. Hunt.
Mrs. Jacob Firth. Mrs. George II. He'll
hron. Mrs. J. .. Loumsn. Mrs J. p.
M@tratss. Mrs Mary l. Macdonald. Mira
Lawrence J. Cof-sn. Mrs. George B. Kit
;s,zer. Mr.. AIvah Glover Salmon. Mrs
ErzStus Bra--er6. Mrs y. B. NhiiernzH.
Mrs. P J. Fisher. Mrs J. II Calvert
Mrs. J. ". Goodwin Mrs C. .. Fcnie.
Miss Marie Martin, Miss Olive Miller. M.ss
I.enl<ss rkska Mss Jessie Ffsken. CoL
James Hamilton LEWIS Mr. L J. Col
r.sAz, DR.. : c. HiI. Mr.. 1. p. Taylor. Prof
rEa 80 -. state I-a verS.sy. Nj J. a
Mcclellan. Mr.. Frank Calvert Mr.. Frank
As~os5 and N~S n W. Psper- A-ncry
Tire latest acquisitions 20 TIE gallery Is
scene On the shores OF the Mediterranean
Al IDEAL water eoler by De Do1.ntci. and
= wedding pr~seEt To Mr- and Mrs l. j.
Colrnan Another Italian catrttng loaned
by them Is Of q s~eTt-sacr1 and bare
fcotsd Lao % ths. SUNNY land Ine col
lerx1cz embraced recen, sketches BY TIE
following unssuhsrs- Mss Grace Wtsasar.
N-s r J. FsSs1sr. Mrs d A Gasa<y. Ars-
George ?. Ward NrS A. D. Grow Ms
c. y. FoEie. Mrs. J. " Cfo6Ean. Mrs @.
r B96i5nx. Mrs John G Hogan. Ars-
r aaS p41a. Mss sara AeHess Hama.
Ms. Na-se Martin Ms Nell C1urto1.