The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-25

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The nrst week OF the post-Lenten sea-
son was a gay one. Parties filed the
nights. while outings and trips 10 the
battieship took up the days No less than
four large parties were crowded into
Wednesday night. the Cotiliion, Queen
Anne and Irene clubs giving dancing af-
fairs and the Wednesday Club joining
with Mr.. and Mrs John Lesry IN the cele-
bratton Of their wooden anniversary. Fri
day night the Agayne Club gave its par
~, scoring a great success. Besides these
affairs the different card clubs met on
other nights. Next week the Assembly
Club will give party al the Queen Anne
clubhouse. which Is expected TO be a
swell affair.
The musical people of the city are look
ing forward with considerable anxiety
and great pleasure 10 the coming Of Mrs.
Geneyra Johnstone-Bishop. Chicago's
most noted concert singer. who with Miss
Nellie Cook. pianiste. will give concert
in Seattle shortly. Mrs. tombstone
Bishop is a pupil of the famous Nine.
Marchesi, and is said to possess most
beautiful voice. IL is the intention OF the
society ladies of the city 10 make this
concert society affair.
Prosch's hall was the scene of fash
ionahIe gathering Wednesday night on the
ccasion OF the Cotiilion Clubs rrst after
Lenien party. Four figures of the German
were danced admirably led by MIR. George
e. kittinger. The favors were pretty and
appropriate to the figures. Many Of the
ladies were Respondent in new gowns,
which they have had ample opportunity
to prepare during the forty days cessa-
ton from social functions. Light, but
tempting, refreshments were served dur
ing the evening.
Among the many pretty gowns noticed
were:
Mrs. George B. Kit,inger. yellow bro
Mrs. f. H. Brownell. of Everett. blue
brocaded satin.
Mrs. Livingston b. stedman. black silk
skirt and green silk waist.
Mrs. James ID. Hoge, IT.. black brocaded
silk.
Mrs. A. j. Fisken, black lace.
Mrs. Sharples. figured organdie.
Mrs. Charles Fl. Clark, white organdie.
Mrs. L. s. ]. Hunt. black satin. red
flowers.
Mrs. W Fl. Mcdonald. white silk, laven-
der trimmings.
Mrs. A. l.. Hawley. figured silk.
Mrs. Albertson. white silk.
Mrs. r. ". Andrews. white silk.
Miss Riley. black brocaded silk.
Miss Munday. white organdie over yell
low
Miss Emory. blue satin.
Miss Griggs. of Tacoma. figured or
candle.
Miss Mcknight, white silk
Miss Miner. of Salt Lake. white or
candle.
Among those present were noticed: Mr..
u T. ~
Mrs. James ID. Hoge, jr.; Mr. and Mrs.
F. II. Brownell. Mr. and Mrs. Livingston
B. Stedman. Mr. and Mrs A J. Fisken
DIR. and Mrs. Sharples Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles II. Clark, Mr.. and Mrs A. L.
Hawley. Mr.. and Mrs. W. II Mcdonald,
Mr. and Mrs. r. r. Albertson. Mr.. and
Mrs. A. W. Andrew. Mr.. and Mrs. Ogden,
OF Olympia: Mrs. l.. s. ]. Hunt. Miss
Riley. Miss Munday. Miss Emory. Miss
Griggs, of Tacoma; Mis- Mcknight Miss
Miner. Mr.. George Hyde Preston, Mr. c.
q. Austin. Mr.. l.. Peiiy. Mr. Bernard Pei
ly Mr.. Richard Cox. Mr.. Theodore Halter.
Mr.. George Hurd. Mr. George Folsom,
Capt. Harry Taylor. Mr.. Josiah Collins.
jr.; Mr.. Charles Richardson. OF st. Louis,
snd Mr.. Frank A. Bell.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Leary celebrated the
NTH anniversary OF their wedding last
ightful manners imaginable. The date Of
the anniversary and the time for enter
tanning the Wednesday Card Club fell on
the same evening. making II possible to
kill two birds with one stone 80 to speak
There are a certain number OF tables 20 be
filed on each meeting night OF the club.
but the affair being the wedding anniver-
sary OF the worthy host and charming
hostess. a number OF friends outside the
club were invited. 1t had been Mrs.
Lsary's intention 10 keep the fact OF SIS
being her wooden anniversary a secret.
but friend who kept track Of the we'd
ding made II known among the clubs
members. who decided TO make the AFFAIR
a joyous one. The company Assem- hle-i at
a members home and went tn a body 20
the Leary home on Madison street. which
they took by storm. Every one in the
party had some kind Of a e-rgaking
device. the din that greeted the ears Of the
astonished host and hostess being great
enough 20 make a crowd OF young collie
gians ashamed OF themselves. Captain
Robinson led the raiding party with
wooden gun. There were spoons, guns.
whistles and stacks OF other toys appro-
pirate 20 the occasion. Among the pretty
favors or gifts presented 10 Mr.. and Mrs.
I.eary were a wooden wheeibarrow allied
with beautiful roses In a bed of sulilax
and asparagus. a wooden bowl filed with
tulips. and one with pausses.
Tho spacious drawing room. parior and
dining room were beautifully decorated
with srnilAx and choice cut flowers. Re
freshmeuts were served at the close Of
card playing on wooden plates. each COW
cred with a prettily worked doyle.
Hearts was the game OF the evening,
UNIQUE feature being the score cards.
These were Of two varieties. those used by
the ladies being made Of the thinnest
strips OF wood. brought from Japan by
Mrs Leary. and those by the gentlemen
Of fire strips OF birch bark. secured In
Mrs.. Leary's old home in Illinois. The In
vttation cards and envelopes were also
made Of this Japane wood The prizes
for cards were OF wood. and we're awarded
10 Mrs r 4. Strout and Mr. c ~. Ander-
son for the best score. and 20 Mrs A. W.
rnEie and Mr.. Ersstgs Brsinerd for the
poorest.
Mrs Lesry wore the gown she was mar
F4ed In Eve years sgo. IL wAs white silk.
trimmed with real lace and pearls
The AFzyne Club ball al Rznke hali
Friday night vgas dead swell AFFAIR. and
A. TIE sane time one Of The most enjoy
able ever given hy the younger set The
srranxerrenfs were admirably handed ~
VIII Hanna who Wa me leading spirit
in getting 40 the affair Light refresh
raenss consisting % delicious sandwiches,
and lemonade were served al during fns
ev~rtnz ia q pretty retreat ia ore cor
np- % TIE hail The First Regiment or
eh~Sra furnished delightful music. IN
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