The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-04-05

a purely business matter best handled
by those who follow such pursuits. while
the artists can derive the greatest benefit
from devoting and combining themselves 20
their art. His hope is that prominent and
philosophical men of good executive abil-
i;y, may take hold OF the institution and
conduct ii as other public enterprises are
conducted. while the artists avail them
selves of the opportunities thus presented
TO them.
Senator John B. Allen. who. as a repre-
sentative citizen. was on the programme
for an address OF welcome - the league,
sent his regrets.
Among the working members is DIR. E.
s. Haseil a conaoissear anc artist OF
ability. who is acquainted with many Eeteo
artists and their work. He has consented
to give a series Of lectures on anatomy be-
fore the league. In order not to interfere
with the regular work of the studio. these
lectures will be given on afternoons or
evenings other than Tuesday or Saturday.
the regular class days. Another enthu-
siastic working member is Mr.. Shirley
Squire Senator Squire's son. who has Illus
trated a pretty little brochure entitled
easter Bells" 1t contains two poems.
Easter Tide" and "a Flower of Love"
by Mabel Haden Melien and Mary Barrett
Hagan, respectively.
The subscribing and working members
already number about fifty. and include:
Mrs Fannie VI. Kautz. Mrs. A Z. Mac
, Culsky Mrs. W. r. Forrest. Mrs. Z. w
Andrews. Mrs. Erastus Brainerd. Mrs.
George F. Gund. Mrs. n. e. Hcipses. Mrs
T. NJ. Daulton. Mrs. ]. w. Pratt. Mrs.
James Gosh. Mrs. D. A. Galley. Mrs. Jes-
sic Elliott. Mrs II. F. Smith. Mrs. Amelia
BOYER Mrs C L. Forseman. Mrs. c. z
Thurston Mrs. George F. Ward. Mrs. C.
d Fowie Mrs. ] w. Goodwin, Mrs. G. T..
Budlong. Miss Marguerite Mckinney. Miss
Olive Miller. Miss Helen p. Holmes. Miss
Maria Martin, Miss Almon A. Clark. Miss
Sara A Hanna Miss Grace Wishaar. Miss
Sadie Sickels. Miss Annie Jederholm. DR..
E s Hasell. Mr.. Shirley Squire. Mr..
Boyd Wells Mr. A. w. Consnt. Mr.. Otto
Ceilings, Mr.. Kautz. Mr.. T. II. Guptill.
Mr.. w. n. Barnard, Mr.. c. J. Mccain.
Mr.. F. A. Mcclellan Mr.. j. II. Barnes.
Mr.. f. W. Barnes. Mr.. VIII Wishaar. Mr..
Ed Morse
Ranke's hall Could ii be possible TO think
of anything more delightful TO start or
the season than ball OF this kind. where
besides being royalty entertained and given
an opportunity 10 mingle with the wealth
and beauty OF the city. one is confronted
with the fact that every mite he gives Is
to aid the little waits of the Orphans
home The arrangements for the ball are
about completed and the large hall will he
as fa.rylani The decorations are most
arttsticaiiy arranged ard a lunch TO tempt
the most fastidous Will he served in the
banquet hall The strictest attention has
been pad TO detail. and nothing has been
left undone that would aid in the entertain
ment Of those who attend The FIRST Regi-
ment orchestra in Its entirety viii furnish
the music. and new ard catchy airs are
promised Every gentleman attending Will
be presented with a bouttonneire in the
shape OF a primrose satin badge. with the
words, Sweet Charity" painted thereon.
These dainty souvenirs viii be pinned onto
the lapel Of each manly bosom by the bands
OF some Of Seaftle's fairest ma.dens. This
alone IS sufficient to lure the most biase
bachelor from his lair.
One OF The most artistic affairs o. the
past week WAS the Easter At Home OF
the Seattle Ceramic Club, at the residence
Of Mrs. ]. W. Pratt, 1875 Marion street.
yesterday afternoon. from to 5 As an
additional attraction a collection OF cups
and saucers painted by members Of the
club was exhibited AMI greatly admired
by the large number OF ladies' present. The
work was all merit9r.ous. and reflected
great credit on the artists. The beautiful
rosa bowl which won the first prize az the
last exhibition Of she Rub for Mrs Fred
4 Wing was also exhibited II would h.a
folly TO attempt 70 describe this piece Of
work Y was exquisite The receptian
hall and dining room were decorated with
ivy ard daTodis ard yellow Drtruroses
this being the color ~ the club The decor
atoms were arranged with that same ar
tistir ability tia; prevails IN the art work
Of the club, Tea vas served during tire
afternoon. Mrs. T. n. VI Miller and Mrs.
Fred 4. Wing presiding. assisted ny Miss
Gardner and Miss Cole The following
members Of the club were present, Mrs.
Ccrwin : Shark. Mrs- = W Ruff. Mrs.
F l.. Fehren. Miss Anna Beach. Mrs O.
W. Racon. Mrs. =. Z. N. Miller. Mrs =.
A Wing Mrs J " Pratt Mrs o. e.
Pratt. Mrs jon. y Powell. Miss Ruth 2
cole Miss Catch. MsSs N-Tu'ioch. Mss
Hattie GardAer. Miss E=ssis l.. Peach.
Tho domino party 20 ~ given nv the
Young ladies' OF the Cotilion club. a.
ProSch's hail or Tuesday evening. April
a. promises to ~ a CAV affair The man
aF~-nert Of the AFFAIR Il in the hands ~
Mss S5ruxe. Mss Flrth Mss Emery. Mss
Riley Mss Nuriay and Mss Murray
Mrs Montgomery Russell entertained
Mr.. and Mrs John l. Howard ~ san
Francisco a. card party last night
The date for the Gibson iabieaux. b. rg
arranged ny Mrs ! n. I,oSnar. ard Mrs
: = HRsnes. f5r The benefit OF = Ma-S's
Csp.j5 has been postponed TO April - n
lively carried on
TIE Wednesday Gard cub iid not meet
last week on account - itS being HOLY
week hgf Il wsli conv@A N Wednesday
evening az he home q Mrs. Bactgs.
TIE enra na@0r C Mr.. Lester Hrr~frS.
. Oakland Cal ard Mss Eleanor Mfils-.
eldest daughter u Or. r. u. N Miller, Of
THIS city. has been announced. Miss Miller