The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-02

perPtcS under the edge or huge circus
tent. 20 her equally shabby companion.
come ere. quick It's splendid place.
You can see the 'oofs of the 'osses"
There are many people who seem 90 de-
rive curious sort OF satisfaction in hav-
ing. as il were. a glimpse of 'the 'oofs OF
the 'osses'.
Hangers ON Of the great circus OF Vanity
Fair. who. although they may not enter
into the charmed precincts, are SO at
tracted by the glitter and show that mere
~ 70 be in the same place. or 10 know the
latest gossip about the fashionable peo-
pie seems to give them pleasure Such
people read the society news in the daily
papers with the keenest interest: they
know all OF the smartest people by sight.
and can locate them in the boxes or
dress circle at the theater; and IL By
chance they are invited TO any big func-
ton which Is sufficiently general TO in
ciude them with the objects of their envy
and interest, they are brimful of impor-
lance ard feel as IL they had achieved
yeritahie triumph.
1t is curious phase of human nature.
this Keen interest in people who are hot
particularly desirable In themselves. and
who are utterly Indifferent TO and are
not even conscious of the existence of
those who follow their proceedings with
such inquisitiyeness and eagerness--a GU
riosiiy which is certainly neither self-re-
speeding nor digniiled. But even worse
in its way is the society craze. the eager
struggles to achieve what is called social
success IL is hardly going too far 10 say
that this craze. or mania. or whatever II
is. is one of the strongest passions in ex-
istence with the large class 1t dominates.
For 1t people will give up eyerything-re-
iations, friends, even honor--to obtain the
means To live up To the standard which
they deem requisite. Even good and
worthy people. too. are eager TO gather
this Dead Sea fruit. and will sacrifice
much to obtain it. All of which goes 70
prove the truth of Robin Goodfellow's
comment
What fools these mortals be.'
The Ladies' Musical Club gave its regu-
lar monthly concert yesterday afternoon
IN the club rooms. First National Bank
building There was large number OF
ladies present. the unusual excellence of
the programme drawing a crowd. Mrs
George Edmunds was the vocal soioist of
the afternoon Two papers were read, one
by Mrs Fl. r. elise and the other by Miss
Lillian Miller. Miss Louise Hayden was
down for piano solo. which she executed
in her usual brilliant style. Another gem
was Moszkowskis valse In A fiat two
ftaAcSs SitAt Hditlcr Slttfi DS hTS. H.
Van Wagenen. Mrs. Edward l.. kellogg,
Mrs. w. d. Perkins and Miss Nellie
Beach.
The programme was as follows:
Paper-"Moritz Moszkowski Ludwig
Schytte, Hans Huber" Mrs H. r. elise
yaise n A IA. two piaaes. eight
Mrs. F. D. Van wagenen. M Mrs Hdwars q
kellogg, Mrs. W. ID. Perkins Miss
Nellie Beach.
Vocal trio-ta) Ave Maria Cd Bar
Miss Clara Tester. Mrs. elizabeth Miller Miller.
Mrs. w. Fl. Whittlesey.
Piano soii-ta) Vision. OPP. s.. No. Q.
~, un,a .;..-''' Senytle
'" s Miss 'i Clara s.' hin. oS1A0"sA'
Mrs. Blanche Newcomb Van Tuyi. Miss
sonss-ta, "A Night in s spring" .Bohm
20, Serenataa ....- .....-..... Mosz fs.
as Heart- fSn sailorssoy n irani
Mrs. George a Edmunds.
Paper-"A Universal Language" .....
-. ...................M Miss Lillian Miller
Plano solo-Moment Musicals. op. L..
Miss Louise Hayden.
Chorus-ta) Waves on the Danube.
*, srensae Z, cae,la, ivane NsdlIngar
Soprano obligato BY Mrs. G. A. Edmunds.
Director. Miss Lillian Miller. Accom-
panists. Mrs. w. D. Perkins and Miss LII
ian Miller.
On the 18th OF April. amid the Easter
lilies at st. Johns Episcopal church in
San Francisco. Guy Bates Post, a native
OF Seattle. and Sarah Truax. OF Chicago,
were made man and wife.
The bride and groom arc both members
OF the Otis Skinner company which has
been filling an engagement in San Fran
cisco during the past three weeks. DR.. +.
r.. SpaIding pastor OF St Johns Episcopal
church. and principal OF Trinity school in
San Francisco of which Mr.. Post is a
graduate performed the ceremony. Mr..
George Hind. a ciassmstc of the groom,
acted as best man and Miss Madeleine
Pos. as maid OF honor. The brides dress
was of white brocadee satin with a short
train and pearl trimming about the neck
and shoulders The ven was fastened with
orange blossoms. She carried large bou-
auet OF pink roses. Her only ornament
was n diamond sunburst worn 81 the
throat.
At Sis the brides carriage drove up and
Mr. Otis Skinner did the honors. meeting
her at the door. They waited at the bap-
tismai font until Clarence EDDY. the world
renowned orgnnist and a personal friend
Of the bride. finished playing two beautiful
Nendelssohn's wedding march for process
s.onal and selection from Lohengrin for
q occasional. Immediately he weuj
into cavaileria Rasiicana. MeHdels'
sohn's spring song and three other
grand selections. powerful and In
sniring. The way in which the
famous organist came 10 play at the
wedding was interesting. MI Posts wife
then his fancee. went to the Palace hotel
60 see him. as she has known him always,
she told him she was 70 be married on the
following sunday. He Immediately said
.scap. III play at your wedding" He has
ALWAYS called her captain, and could not
have done her a greater service or be
s.oxed upon her a greater compliment
,han 10 play al her wedding, something h
has probably never done before.
mr. Shading read the service and tbs
xogrorSas were made after the ceremony
.he rich and joyous strains OF Mendeis-
safn.s wedding march. peal upon pea
fIlesi the church TO its very apex. whiit
,ne bride and groom, followed BY the wed
6Irv marty. retired 20 the vestry room
vrsere an informal reception was held.
Tne groom is the son OF Mr. and Mrs J
post. OF this city. and his many Seatil.
S-ser.ss well remember that two years ant
half ago ne accepted position In IN.
x,ort4r- Besiew company, with whom he Re
--atnet until this season. when he srteres
into an enga cement with Otis Skinner
xsgsx rTruax was also a member OF tn
SKINNER company and their counting va
Acre behind the footligftS-
Mr.. Post. or Guy, as be IS more famii
ssrIv called. received his frs. instruction
"a IRE hsxsrionfc art from Prof. w. 2
Ras~. vhen attending Trinity school II
ever, AZ that time showed marked ahiiit
ard his career since has fully justified IN
promise OF those early days. Aithoug
Young in the profession he has great posi-
hsstsleS before him and has already game
fsa+t.rsng mention IN the different parts q
the couatry.
Miss Truax lz. IS well as being rowes
81 ard graceful actress a young W0cla