The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-10-18

At this season Of the year society 10
intensely interested in anything appsr-
tanning to MEETINGS. and although there
are no events TO chronicle in Seat;se's
tashic1Aole set, the latest novelties in more
popuaols cities are always read wfrh in
tense interest. The .ates. thing Is an
engagement luncheon given by an engaged
g!r TO engaged girls. The dove dinner
and the ordinary engagement luncheon,
whfcn have prevailed in the Eas, for some
time. have lost the charm of novelty 20
those VINO are accustomed TO being in
s'ted 10 all sorts OF unique functions. but
really out OF the ordinary affair given
n nonor OF an engaged girl 10 engaged
glrs, IS really worth describing. as il mas
aooW Il that favor Of distinction that
makes even very simple entertainment
faVai one or vast expense. 20 the everiast-
ing preserment OF the former. The happy
fiancee looks about her. and from her
circie OK acsquaintances selects those who
are 10 be brides Hike herself. On pale pink
note paper. which has been especially de-
signed for the occasion, with a silver chat
Ing dish and cupid al the top. she re-
quests the pleasure OF their company at
luncheon. adding in a purely feminine
postscript the request that each one come
provided with special recipe for cooking
some particular dish 10Y chafng. The
table set for the luncheon on the day OF
its giving has at each plate a LITTLE nickel
or aluminium chatting dish. a., equipped
and in orier for cooking
In the center of the table Is a bank
OF blossoms. surrounding as many lit
tie blank books as there are guests.
attached TO each separate chafing
dish. Olives. bonbons. celery and
radishes cut In g.ass dishes are the
only ed.bies on he table. The maid,
who II possible, is an engaged girl her.
se.f. later passes slices of bIsitered brown
bread. When the guests are gathered
about the board. each one is requested by
her hostess to prepare her special dish.
the selection having been made known
the day before to the luncheon giveg. thus
avoiding too great number Of DUPLICATES
and allowing for her to have at each place
all the necessary ingredients for the special
dish 70 be prepared.
II matters not whether the chosen dish
is scrambled eggs or taffy. .errapSn or
oysters. II is da'ntlly turned out from
each separate dish. and after its merits
have been co,nT1imented and its favor
tested by the assembly. each cook draws
from the center the little book at
tached to her RIBBON. and by means OF
the pencE IN Its company. wTttes down
the recipe for her dish. this ceremony
being duplicated until each one has a full
list and how to prepare them. of an the
dishes served. The books in which the
recipes are written are with the chatting
dishes. kept souvenirs, the exaction
being that the first girl married shall
give luncheon at which this same menu
shaI be served.
1t is harfcy to be expected that the bill
of fare will be one that a gourmet would
choose. but the fun attached TO preparing
1t and the sentiment that must enter into
the consumption makes this engagement
luncheon one that surpasses in the estima-
ton of the fair fiancees and that the most
celebrated caterer could furnish.
No prettier subject for a picture could
be found than the log cabin which attract
ed a sketchsng party OF the Seattle Art
League and School of Design TO the neigh
borhood of Lake Washington on Friday
last Unlike the cabin on Queen Anne
HILL this one las a wealth OF interior en-
Enlistment, as well as exterior deeora
ton. The vines which spring from about
the foundation. creeping up TO and cur
tanning the outer walls and roof, have
found their way between the logs TO the
inside, where in clinging TO the polished
walls they wreath themselves about the
pictures and bric-a-brac hung thereon.
thus by a natural growth enhancing the
mural decorations. Tho broad, Old fash
andirons: the perches inserted in the wall
under an opening in the ceiling. and which
serve as a stairway to the garnet, sug-
gestive of the ladder up which little birds
go TO roost, and the coy aspect OF the
whole interior impress visitors with the
sense OF the other days OF which they may
have heard read or seen perhaps in fancy.
So charmed was the party with the scene
that some time elapsed before they could
settle down to work. This they ultimately
did, however, despite the dron.ng OF
swarms OF honey bees flying about and
upon them. curious to know the MISSION
OF the intruders. who ventured so near
their hives. the lawn being thickly lined
on either side with white cottage-shaped
hives Three parrots had considerable 10
say when the party first appeared. but
on a better acquaintance they settled
into silent meditation. With a bright
warm day BIRDS bees, flowers. chickens
and ahoundlng life. both animal and veg
etable on every hand. the scene was
bacosic enough for corner in Eden. ana
was much enjoyed that there was q
generally expressed desire for another
visit. which will be made on Friday next.
The sketehers included Mrs. J. W. God
win, Mrs. u. A. Galley. Mrs. W. 4. Nor
r.son. Mss Marie A. Martin. Mrs. r. III.
Mossman. Mrs. G.. n. Miller and Mr.. +. b.
Mcclellan The first moulding and cast
Ing by the class In moulding was done IN
the studio yesterday afternoon. and prov
ed gra;ifyingly successful. Other work
will prevent as large an exhibit in this
department as could be wished for the
rext pubic reception. which VIII be on
the afternoon and evening OF Friday next
week. An attractive feature or the ex-
h.b.Gicn upon that occasion VIII be the
new sta;uary. the first shipment or when
has arrived. hut VII not be unveiled TIL
that day. The list includes the following
masterpieces: Atlas" Fighting Gladia-
tor" Greek Slave. Hercules. Mer-
cnrv." Venus de Milo" Venus OF the
Bath" and Venus With the Apple" The
lecture on Tuesday evening VIII be by
Mss Marie A Martin. whose subject Will
be Jean Francois Miliet." Those who
heard Mss Martins last lecture on Alma
Tadema" will De pleased TO hear her
asasn-
As the winter season has opened a. the
thestsrs home talent Is again striving Tor
honers. and already different organaza-
tons are proposing give entertain
ments of various natures. The ladies' or
St Marks church. who are 80 incefarl-
gable IN working up spectacular presensa-
tons which are always artistic as well
as financial successes. are row working for
a performance TO DC given al the Seattle
thsa;er On Thursday. November j.
Dreams in Fasrylan9." or the Doll
Shop" will be presented under the man
agsment Of Mrs. A Y. kautx. and already
sevensv-fve children have begun rehears-
ais The Seattle tasafer will be changed
into verstable fafryland. and the doll fairy
Will reign supreme. This paEtonsme has
only been staged In lie very ssrgest cities
90 EGrore and N opera houses IN Rome.
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