The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-06-20


having H. They Simply know We are
having Il that 1t IS decidedly disagree,
ahia, fnst IL puts every one with the
probable exception OF the farmer in A
miserable hUmor. and that il 4: larts
much longer, summer affairs will have 10
he abandoned and some permanent in
door anlusemonts adopted ii Lent were
here society might ind little time 10
offer up an occasional prayer for good
weather but as il IS there are apparently
too many other things 10 look after one
thing is certain: IL the elements don't re-
form society might just as wei shut up
shop.
The charm for which the pretty Noble
place at farrow. across Lake Washing
ton. has 50 long been noted was by no
means diminished last Monday evening
when AIRS. II. \. Noble entertained the
young set Of the City al supper and
dance. The affair was for Miss cum
mings. whose home is but a short dis
tance from the Noble place The young
set. chaperoned By Mrs. +. y. Van Wag-
enen. left the city at s:l5 and was con-
veyed Ia Yarro4 in steamer which had
been chartered for the occasion. Soon
after the arrival OF the guests the Gus
tomary rain fail put in an appearance.
and plans which had been made for serv-
ing dinner on the lawn were changed and
tables and chairs were placed on the big
and well sheltered yerandah which skirts
the residence. There the guests enjoyed
a delightful dinner. Abou. o'clock
dance music was introduced and from
that time until after II o'clock the party
waitzed and two-stepped in the large
parlor which has been the center of so
much gaiety NJ the Noble home. Mrs.
Noble was assisted by Mrs. Brownell, of
Everett. in looking after the enjoyment
Of the guests, who included Miss Nc
Naught. Miss Kellogg. Mrs Aiken of
Chicago, Miss Baxter. Miss Brooks, Miss
Reber. Miss Morgan. Miss McGr;tw, Miss
Grace Allen. Miss Sidonia Fui;h. Miss
Rumsey, Miss Elliott, Miss Clark. Miss
Hayden, Mr. T.. w. Herald. Mr.. Fred.
Baxter. Mr.. Ralph Hopkins. Mr.. Charles
Wurtele. Mr. Philip Anmidown. Mr..
Walter Fulton Mr.. James Murray. Mr..
Grin Rank Mr.. Tui kellogg. Mr.. Their
on Noble, Mr.. Rumsey and MIR. Harold
Smith.
Society people We're charmingly enter
tanned at a reception which took place at
the home of Mrs. Charles Stimson. on
Queen Anne, Tuesday afternoon. Ii was
given By Mrs. Stmson. and was in honor
of Mrs. Thomas Stimson. of Los Angeles.
The elegance of the Stimson home and its
surroundings gave il many advantages for
no superior in the city IL the weather had
not bee on rampage. the reception
would have been even pleasaHter- The
lawn had been placed In fine condition for
the reception of the guests. Tents and
japanese umbrellas were scattered about,
md on one side of the house and on the
veranda were nettings filed with roses.
There were other fancy decorations, which
were decidedly pleasing 10 the eye. The
reception was from TO s. but about
o'clock rain came, and when the guests
arrived they were unable to spend their
time on the lawn bur were received in
the house. which had also been placed in
decorativ condition. The dining room
was In pink. there being a great profusion
of La France roses. one Of the smart
ideas. which have been adopted by So
ciety folk and which is finding favor ev-
erywhere was in vogue at the reception,
that or having pretty Young society wom-
Ell 10 look after the guests while they are
In the dining room. Mrs. stlmson receiv-
cd with the guest of honor, Mrs Thomas
Stmson. Mrs. G. l.. Webb presided al the
punch bowl. Mrs Stimson was assisted
In looking after the entertainment OF her
guests by Mrs. Fred Siimson. Mrs over
ton. Mrs. John Leary. Mrs. E w Engie.
Mrs. F. A, Wing and Mrs, r. T. Blaine.
In the dining room were Miss Spencer.
Miss Baxter. Miss Brooks. Miss Waidron.
Miss Kellogg. Miss Hayden and Miss Cal
houn.
Wednesday evening the young society
set Of the city added another TO its long
list of impromptu affairs by giving
dance in the Queen Anne club house. II
was the intention to enjoy a launch party
on Lake Washington. but owing to the
unfavofable weather the plans were
changed. The occasion was delightful
one and the guests spent fine evening
with the waltz and two-step. There
were present: Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Edward Webster Mrs T. ".
Andrews, Mr. and Mrs. Charles r. whit
tlesey Mrs. Fiavius Cole, Mrs.
Johnson, Mrs. wade Miss IIalSes,
Miss Baxter. Miss McNa1Vht Miss
Laura Rumsey. Miss kyer ~
Ann A~bor Mich. Miss Ora Brown,
Miss Ethel Sempie. Miss Reher of Bal
ttm3re. Md Miss Ethel Bagley Miss
Alice Andrews az Portland Ore, Miss
Brooks Miss Nina Mills. Miss Goodfel-
low Miss Smith Miss Dinkslspiel Of
Onto. Miss Arauit. Miss Graves, Miss
Claire Bagley. Mr.. Grin Rank. Mr.. Thos.
Van Dyke Tyler. az Tacoma, Mr. Fred
Duyy. Mr.. Fred. Crockett Mr.. Howard
Arnes Mr.. william Beatty. Mr.. T. kel-
logr. Mr. Fred. Hammons. Mi Fred.
p3sckmann. Mr. Ward Austin Mr. Jo-
seph Harris. Mr. VIII Tnglis. pr. r. \.
Purdy. Mr. Pierre Ferry Air. II. \.
c1oo,Ifeifow. Mfr Fred Hicks, Ar. Dell
Hicks. MIR. 6siIison. Mi Boyd Crockett.
Nr. Ralph HOPKINS Mr.. George T. My
era fr Nj Ben Eastwick Of Portland.
Mr. Mort Donaldson Mr.. J. ". McC0r-
naughey and Mr.. Norman Pierce. j.
4 very pleasant social gathering -
friends ard gsarishsoners IT Trinity Parish
church ard 81 Clern uH's church was he'd
on Thursday evening AZ the residence ~
Mr.. ana Mrs ". r. EtsoT. On prexoi
74anne The house ard grounds were
beautifully illuminated and. n spite II
the threatening weather. 4 large nam o@r
vas present 20 enjoy the entertainment
provided THE programme 81 music in
Guided sefeeilous. instrumental fsna N0rai.
from the following ladies. Madame Yer
tha Crsveit Mrs. n ~ Gcaen Mrs Har-
rtngton Mrs A G.. Anderson. Mrs FrunA
ard Miss Hsson. The guests d's".Fs'.f;
ersfasal 80 their hostess for tia trouble
taken 70 entertain thenl.
suurner parties across LAKE aAnlng-
I'm promise q be one 81 tae fe3erlos fsrs-
,,,~s. - the warm society season among
sre vouor So 81 shis city Daring past
ss.r,rn.gz several sueb affairs sTas~ sstis-
"a tnn xosng ser fer q season, f9sat this
Gar h ALL be different ALREADY three
saf~a have saken rlare. ore AT Var
-.w srss another AZ tha Esss Se-
stffe hofel aus tae ihird 80 The
Nosrs = Mrs y Hsaek ~eil- Ine last
ore vas tas closing aGsiF - IRE wess.
as,-g~v ,zkess place East evening Mrs
Blackwell gave fhe reception u nofor -
Ns.s resglsy The party left Madison
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