The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-16

suppers ard breakfasts and lunches and
driving and riding. that this week has
seemed one OF absolute quiet. The prin-
cipal topic of conversation just now Is the
swell reception TO De given next Friday by
Mrs p. V. Caesar and her sister Mrs. Ia
cob H. Vanderbilt. at the home of the lat
ter. This will be one of the largest and
most elegant social functions held in Ia
coma for many day.
The Rose Carnival Is taking the atten-
ton of all classes. and the great success
OF last year is more than likely 10 be re-
peafed, with new and attractive features
added. OF these. the principal one will
be the water carnival. suggested last year
by Miss Rebecca McConkey. There is
every opportunity here to make brilliant
water pageant. and If the plans of the
committee are carried out this will be a
great addition TO the attraction OF the
festival. Nominations for queen of the
carnival will be received by Secretary Coll
yer up till Monday, the 18th inst, and On
the 18th the executive committee viii vote
upon the names placed in nomination and
elect the gracious sovereign who shall pre-
side over the city for three glad days of
merriment and rejoicing. The past week
OF glorious weather makes everyone feel
inclined toward festivity, and adds to the
lively interest already shown in the COM
ing event. The officers OF the association
are: President Frank B. Cole; first vice.
president A. B. Case: second vice-presi-
dent, C. P. Ferry; third vice-president.
David Humphreys; secretary. Samuel COIL
yer: corresponding secretary. Miss Bose;
treasurer Peter Irving; executive COM
miptee r. p Bradley. Mrs. III. NJ. Thomas.
j. G. Copley S. A. Crandall. Mrs. L. ].
Longtime, Frank Alling, Frank H. Chand-
Ter. DIR. r. A. Cove. The following chair
men of standing committees have been
appointed: Programme, Bernice f. New
ell advertising. Judge s. A. Crandall:
finance Maj. O. B. Hayden; transporta-
ton. Alex. Timing; invitation. w. c.
Sharpstein; parade. Mrs. l.. j. Longmire;
floats Mrs s. C. Slaughter: carriages, A.
Mel. Hawkes.; ball, Mrs. III. NJ. Thomas;
concert. II. II. JOY; music. Harrison G.
Foster: water pageant, A. A. Barlow;
park decorations. Frank III. Chandler:
awards. F. III. Murray schools, w. G.
Pease: fireworks. w. E. Bronson; bicycles,
]. NJ. Bell; athletics, A. III. Sanford:
The prairies south of the city are In
their glory now, and are ablaze with the
gold of buttercups. Myriads of wheeers
skim over them daily, and the drive to
American lake is well-nigh perfect, over
the smooth country roads, along the level
rsrk-like stretches that are seen only be-
tween here and the lake. Gravelly lake.
that little opalescent gem with emerald
setting, is one OF the most captivating
resorts for the summer, and the shores
of beautiful American lake are daily
visited by picnic parties. The Country
Club Is more popular than ever. A party
of thirteen golfers wheeled it out last
week, and spent Sunday at the club,
some of them remaining several days.
The new athletic club house. "ldlewild,"
already presents an attractive appear
ance. and is quite popular. as II deserves
to be. In short. Ii Is hard to imagine
more idyllIc spot to spend summer than
on beautiful Puget sound. and there is TO
reason why tourists should not be fully
apprised of the fact.
Mrs Dakin gave delightful dinner Fri
day evening for her son, who has just
returned from the East. Those at table
were: Miss Dakin. Miss Wolbert, Miss
Church. Mr.. Dakin, Mr.. r. G. Walker,
Mr.. ]. A. wolbert.
Mr.. and Mrs Chester Thorne enter
tanned at dinner in honor of Mr.. Van
Milligen. of Victoria. last week. Their
other guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart
Rice. Miss Kershaw and DIR. Grant 8.
Hicks.
The tennis grounds are being put in or
der for practice. The regular opening will
occur the first Wednesday in June.
Mrs c. B. Hurley gave a Sunday even
ing supper last Sunday evening for sew
eral of the visiting golfers.
The Sans Souei Club was entertained
Friday by Mrs. George r. Delprat-
Mr.. and Mrs William Bigelow visited
Seattle during the week
Social Chat.
Mrs Robert Roscovich spent a few days
in Everett.
Mrs Philip TiIlinghast is very Ill with
Miss Hoover has returned from a weeks
visit in Seattle.
Howard Vanderbilt goes to Rossland
soon on business.
Mrs. w. L. Mcdonald has gone East to
spend the summer
Mr. ]. Tenant Steeb is in Port Towns
end for a few days
Mrs. James 5. Wintermute is spending a
few days with Mrs John Thomas.
Mr.. John Ainsworth. of Portland, Wis
tied friends In Tacoma last week.
Miss Bennett entertained at cards last
Mr.. Paul Worth Dakin has returned
from a three months trip in the East.
Miss NJ. l.. Wheeler has returned TO Ia
coma after visit OF a year in the East.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wellington Clark of walla
Walla. are the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Otis Sprague.
Mr.. and Mrs f. r. Linghsm and Miss
Llngham have returned from a visit to
Port Townsend.
Miss Bertha Evans, who has Just return
Cd from the East, is quite III at her home
on North q street.
Mrs. j. n. sutton has returned from
Portland. and is visiting her daughter
Mrs. Otis Sprague.
Mrs Marble had Mrs. Ward and The
Misses pavie. of Victoria. as her guests
during the golf tournament last week
Mrs. Z. II Marble gave a delightful card
party last Friday evening, inviting a few
friends to meet her guests from Victoria.
Mrs. Eaton. who has spent the winter
with her daughter Mrs Steeh. will leave
tho last Of the month for Vancouver. r. c.
Mr, II. W Newly left Tuesday for
Mrs. Newly and Mss George will remain
here for the summer
Mrs A <. Tousey gave a charming
luncheon last Saturday, her guests being
Mrs Otis SpFague. Mrs. Claude Seeley
and Mrs. X q. Foster.
Mrs W. II. Branscheia has returned
from visstIng her grandmother, Mrs. K.
r. Thompson. OF SAN Francisco. She was
accompanied by her mother. Mrs King.
Mr. Thomas y. Birnie. Of Springfield.
Mass. is a guest az the Tacoma hotel. He
has just returned from spending the win
Ter in Honolulu, and VIII go next month
TO Alaska
la Olympia socies, Circles.
OLYMPIA. May ia party OF friends
81 NJ. and Mrs. a II. Chambers gave
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