The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-05-23
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TACOMA. May a-An In the merry
month OF MAY. There could be no more
fitting week than that which has just
PASSED into history, fer choosing a flower
queen for Tacoma's annual festival. nor
could there be more fitting choice than
that made last Monday evening 10y the
executive committee OF the Rose Carnival
Association, when Miss Anna Griggs. the
daughter OF Col c. ". Griggs. was unani-
rnously chosen 10 rule graciousIy over the
fortunes Of the City of Destiny during the
three gala days that will usher in the
month Of July. The selection Of the COM
miEtee has met with universal approval.
Miss Griggs has grown to womsnhood in
Tacoma, and possesses in marked degree
those qualities that are necessary 10 SCI
cure the friendship and love OF all who
know her. Her wtnsome manner, entirely
free from sffectation, and her attractive
personality make her especially well fitted
to grace the happy occasion. and the posi-
ton, influence and broad public spirit OF
the family are additional reasons for the
pleasure which every one in the city has
shown. The carnival will open on July !.
with floral procession the like OF which
was never seen In the Northwest The
gorgeous pageant viii come to a halt In
Wright park, where the gracious soyer-
eign win be crowned with proper cere-
q
will be given under the direction
OF Prof. III. H. Joy. at which
the queen and her court will be present.
The water carnival will be unique and en-
tirely new in this country. Friday viii be
given TO water sports, and the japanese
man-of-war and American hattleships
promised for the occasion will no doubt
prove very attractive to the visitors. On
Friday evening the grand rose ball. opened
fax- mill crffy
In the exposition building. A feature OF
the bah will be the fairy dance before the
queen. by bevy OF happy children Sat
urday will be athletic day, and field sports
at the grounds of the county fair are 10 be
arranged by the committee. From I p. m
to 80 the brilliant water pageant OF
yachts. skiffs. barges, launches and larger
vessels will parade the water front. where
the ancient Venetian ceremony OF marry
ing the city to the sea will be performed.
This will be a beautiful and interesting
feature of the carnival, and one entirely
new in the United States, and henceforth
Tacoma shall be no more known as the
City of Destiny" but shall be called the
Bride of the Sea" Following the water
pageant an open air concert In Wright
park will announce the closing burst OF
gayety, and a night of merry making, with
a display of fireworks. viii end the second
carnival season. The committees are hard
at work and everything points TO sue
eessful and delightful festival Of the queen
of flowers.
The weeks principal social function was
the large and elaborate reception given
Friday from to for Mrs. Jacob II. VAN
derbilt by her sister, Mrs. Philip v. Gaze
sar. Tacoma society was out in force to
pay respect 10 the new mistress of the
beautiful home on North Sixth street, and
Mrs. Vanderbilt endeared herself TO all by
her sweet, womanly manner. The hall
was hung with ivy and banked with
palms, and a colored banjo club played
during the reception. The small reception
room was simply and tastefully draped
with ivy, with masses OF hlacs. and here
the guests were received, Mrs. John Little
assisting her daughters in doing the hon
ors. In the drawingroom the feature of
the decorations was the high mantel
banked with snowballs, their cool white
ness relieved BY quantities of Ivy and
green foliage. A large punch bowl occu-
pied the window, presided over by Mrs.
r. A Bailey The first roses of the season
came forth for the day. and appeared in
masses of 'odorous radiance, a foretaste
of the feast that will soon be set for Ta-
coma ia her lovely gardens In the dining
room an exquisite combination OF Nile
green and white gave charming effect.
White organdie draped the table. covered
with Nile green silk and came in a filmy
cloud from the ceiling 10 the four corners.
White daisies and pink roses were the
table garnitures and the shades of the
candelabra were OF rose color. Mrs. VAN
derbilt received her guests in Paris gown
of pink and blue brocade. very handsome
iy trimmed with iridescent passementerie
and chiffon, couture high with bunch of
pink ostrich tips. Mrs. Caesar wore Nile
We Ia hon az al mr. ed
with chiffon of the same shade. Mrs. Lit
tie wore handsome black silk grenadine.
The young girls who assisted were dressed
In white or delicate coiors, and the broad
veranda with ifs easy chairs. hammocks
and cushions. was filed with gay young
people. all enjoying the occasion to the
fullest. Mrs George Browne served cafe
frappe and Mrs Adna Anderson poured
tea Among the young ladies' assisting
were: Miss Little, Miss Griggs. Miss Hof-
brook Miss Kershaw. Miss Paddock Miss
Florence Paddock. Miss Munson. The In
vited list included all of Tacoma's four
hundred. both gentlemen and ladies. and
the event was a happy opening of a new
home in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. r. Lngham gave a
pleasant launch party Wednesday after
noon. on their launch Beaver. Their guests
were. Mr. and Mrs. ] NJ Ashton, Mr. and
Mrs. Otis Spra que, Mrs. Frank Allyn Mr.
and Mrs. J. Tenant Steeb. Mr.. and Mrs.
8. r Balkwill. Mrs. Frank Sharp, Mrs.
Frank Case, Mrs. A. T. Prichard. Miss
Hayden. Mr.. w. =. Prichard, Mr.. Pitt
Jacobs. Mr.. Frank Allyn. jr. On Friday
a party OF young ladies were the guests
OF Miss Lingham. and the numerous little
impromptu parties through the week have
been a decided treat 70 those who shared
IN the pleasure.
Thirty-fiva ladies' have Joined the
Browning class conducted by the Rev Al
fred w Martin. and are enjoying HIS SYM
pathetic readings from the great poet and
his careful scholarly remarks and ex-
plantations Last Tuesday az II a. m the
class met At Mrs. Frederick watson's
reading Memorabilia. De Gustihus and
Rabbi Ben Ezra. Next Tuesday at Mrs.
George Brownies the study viii be Gold
Hair. fnstans URANUS and BY the Fire
side.
The ST. Cecilia Club will issue this week
the invitations for their yearly concert
which will he held june In Chickering
han The club Will give the beautiful can
tata King Rene's Daughter. by Henry
Smart as the second part OF the pro-