The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-02-28

The charity ban is a matter OF social his
tory. Like a comet II flashed into view,
dazzling the eyes Of the populace for the
noncs. and then was eclipseG IN the gleam
Of daybreak. leaving behind Il naugnt save
memories OF It's brtIEiancy. While * saO1s
IL eclipsed al other lights and Stars IN the
social armament It's transitory pleasures
were greater than any others. Its fax-
cinating and ecs1atic whirl made the lesser
orbs Of similar kind dwarf into insignia
canoe, into monotonous commences. Like
a comet Il bIazed. Ike a comet il daZzled; .
like a comet Il lived for the moment, alb
sorhed al attention and then IL died, leav-
ing behind *. what?
Ashes? No. cash
Cash for charity. II left balm for the
homeless waits, who. while the joyous
whiri was al its height, were dreaming Of
visions fair. II disapproyea OF the Bib
lcal axiom that charity coSteth nothing,
In that II did cost II tapped the pockets
OF the people within and without the covers
Of the bluebook 2 few shekels-shekels for
the sake q charity. Il caught up In its
swirl over BOO society men and women II
fairly bristied with color and enhancing
sparkle. even though that color n a num-
Der OF instances was subdned calico or
some Ike fabric. Its light dallied with
hare shoulders and suow-white shirt
fronts. Though embracing al these feat
ures II cannot be said that the bail re-
ve2lsd strictly up-to-tate. typical con-
vanttonaf picture OF local sweildotn. for
number Of the members OF what IS known
as the smart set did not attend. possibly
because they did not care to give the func-
ton their stamp % approval. And stil
the hall was a glowing success, even
though Il was a calico affair" The abb
senee OF these social dictators may have
been sanctioned by the ethics OF sweIldom.
bat II does not appeal 20 the hearts Of
those who By their mite assist IN the main
teaauce Of a home that cares for the
homeless.
Ranke hall. which had been transformed
into a veritable bower By the ladies IN
charge. has scarcely ever presented = more
striking picture OF Seattle society al play.
II was a poem OF motion. OF color. OF en-
trancing music. OF feminine beauty and
manly grace. The rhythm was perfect
from its opening strain to It's hnale there
vas TO discor3ant sound or Earring meter.
The guests commenced 10 arrive at S
O'Clock. For once the fashionables we're
on time. and before O'Clock nearly al Of
the guests were on the floor The ball
room was a revelation OF taste. Flags and
bunting were everywhere 70 be seen, ar
ranged In graceful folds from the sides OF
the balcony leading 10 the immense chan
dciier that adorEs the center or the halL
II the northeast corner Of the room was
q booth arranged for the reception Of
/ guests. easy chairs being placed about IN
easy effect. In the corner opposite vas
another bower IN which lemonade was
served. This corner was arranged Fl jap
auese effect. an immense umbrella being
suspended from the Ceiling.
Looking down from the gallery at 81
O'Clock = picture Of great beauty was
presented. Upon the stage which bad
been made more attractive ~ palms
ferns. etc. was stationed the First Regi-
u1ent orchestra The music was ravish-
inr. hundreds ot impatient feet tapping
the floor for an encore Of a waltz or tWo-
step. TIE band rendered several seIec-
! items prior TO the opening OF the dance
pFoEram NINE
few minutes after O'Clock. while the
crowd was moving hither and thtther
the gentlemen selecting dancers the tap
Of Leader Driscolrs bow vas heard. FOL
lowed ~ a suli burst of a faVorlte WALK.
For several moments the waltz contl3-
ued. growing IN tone and tempting swing.
until az last the ice was broken. Those
Who Rad heen waiting FOR some one else
20 start OF could stand Il no longer. and
ore couple swung into the center % the
Foor. Then another and another. until
within a minute eo9 walters Vere Neua-
sng ard swayinE to ne rsptU~ogS music
No enc could withstand the melodies az
thAt waltz Il raust have been "a block q
stone which coaid have vtthstoo3 th>
tea sfng. cosxing tantsiiEinE swing of the
first waltz Looking down from above
fNe scene CHALLENGED all the poetf-at
~emses. There was satisfaction for the
musician. for the artist for The lowers q
grace for the admirers a. beauty. =
ouIfs as fully atisfed those who wanted
sentiment for shove al the happiness
TIE intoxicating toy. there VAS a SOBER
appreciation q ne fact that & vas all
fer charl;y's sake.
Between The dances thers vas plenty
{ NJ onuarruniry for Mrs, a % study Mrs
RS gown. Rapartee and ha4anaEs
ro0zsNA hetw ean the 7ru1neraaers. Every
Gre vas ln ere best ~ hanor. The men
nastEed w3tn the women Tor ecuors n
sulau talk Tae programmes s'gre dainty
rse,-es cf artistic work. f5e oatsi3e leaves
befrK covered wtgn the rret2tesg designs
az caitco ana the tnS eripttan 't-As~.tv
s FafL" In rsit heaters or the ~ leaf - -s
rsvss Baxter Miss f,ftse Brooks Mss
! tesfrs-sr~ and several other yaueE t4azas
I conceived taa happy taea- These n1o-
r~afuraes w.Il make handsome souvenirs
- rha occasion TEeur after acar tee
+ ss-.e Continued Ire Numbers ve~e
nssncfuated wtcn VISITS 20 tne b4rs7.set
Nan where an excellent Terasr was served
~ re ladies' 81 sarge. MeA4azses Nau-
rs-s MeMsckeu. A ". EGSge. Joau Tearv-
n n Fuitou. J. Gregory. r Mayer II
~ Na&socss. : g. simpson. A uukel-
s~s,t Charles P-rscA. N CotgSte- n :
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y TYLER ard Miss Mather.
re sa3les FeeetstrS sro<s1 Is ;As 1o-ae-
/ so-stass for saaT parpose. ans fa-.-saE
Ma Montgomery Eusze.l &~s "a r.
sss-xas. Ms X n. SsfHasoa. Mcs :. A-7r-
- Mrs.. b. o. henry 4n4 MrS J. p Lev
Esaz-
Ms. a " Eroakes- presa5s1; - the
Ladies AS 1ocety for tas o-esans
fss-ne. ls sha Interest % aal-a institution
ere ssll was gfvea. E2s eve~g Rhsrs. aer
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