The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-09-11

Throughout. the entire state systematized
plan 10 raise Il fund sufficient to pay for
tribute for the Olympia Admiral
Dewey's flagship, which, IS a naYnesake Of
our capital city. The ship was named by
the late Gov. Ferry fer that city, and the
splendid work Of our ship In the greatest
naval battle OF history entities her 10 the
grateful recognition Of all Americans, but
mere especially OF the people OF this state
II is customary when a ship becomes she
nameSake OF 4 city or state that that city
or state shall make a suitable prtsenta-
ton, and It is the Illuminating fact that
the Olympia remains the only ship in tbs
navy which has not received the customary
tribute. The people OF Washington cannot
IA! in tho observance Of this custom with
ont GLsaQnOr 20 themselves, and now. ttlat
after the battle OF Manila. while our ship
is still Admiral Dewey's flagship, Is the
time for US 20 make our grateful acknowl-
edgmeuts.
Mss Hanford IS a native daughter OF
Washington and therefore sho feels that
some responsibility for the ne glect OF OAR
ship belongs to her. and with this fee.-
ing she has undertaken to call II to the
attention OF the patriotic people OF the
entire state. She appeals 10 the patri
otic and generous sentiments Of the peo-
pie. Her plan is 10 raise by voluntary
contributions sum sufficient 10 pay for q
silver dinner service TO be presented 10
the Olympia. All school children and all
patriotic men and women are asked to
contribute such sums from cents up
they may be able to pay In promptly. II
is desired that every one who Is citizen
OF Washington will feel personal inter
est In the plan and contribute something
TO the fund, no matter how small the
amount may be. All are urged net 10
neglect this. but make their contributions
as quickly as possible. There will be no
expenses connected with this scheme, SO
that every cent contributed will 80 TO pay
for this tribute Much enthusiasm has
been manifested over this plan in Tacoma.
Those In charge there are Mrs. e. w.
Griggs, Mrs. James c. Drake. Mrs W. G.
Pearce. Mrs. Len Bradley and Mrs. Frank
Allyn,
Mr. James McCaidin. OF New York city.
gave one OF the finest excursions or the
year TO Port Townsend Friday on his
steamer South Portland. Gen. J. Il. Met
calfe invited the guests and was I'm charge
OF the excursion, ard with Mr. McCaldin
made the jolliest of hosts. The start was
made a, 2 O'Clock in the morning tho fine
steamer being comfortably filed with well
known Scattieites When about halfway
10 Port Townsend fine luncheon was
served presided over by Mrs. MCtcaife.
Mis-. s. l.. Crawford and Others. The la
gentlemen Doing duty walters. The Ia
dies in turn looked after the wants OF the
gentlemen and IN this manner every one
was made happy. stop of an hour vas
made at Por, Townsend. which gave the
excursIonists an opportunity Of roaming
about the port a. entry. During the trip
home light refreshments were served and
music and speeches INDUCED in Good
fellowship reigned supreme and every one
was IN a happy mood during the entire
day Mr.. McCalilu made Il happy little
speech on the return trip which was re-
sponief 20 Just as happily by Gen, M.t-
calfe The usual WEAKNESS which Invariably
accompanies so long trip as this was con-
spicuous By It's absence. Among the
Fuevts were several wetl-known scattering
men including Capt. Fiynn. Capt. Snyder.
Capt. NcCabc. Capt. Seeley, Capt. Ke.-
nedy and Capt. Scott.
Q . .
Mrs Edward T. Terry gave country
supper At Ba-n8bea Thursday evening to
A number 0f society people. The oeant.-
ful Fu-th summer home was made even
more beautiful ny the addition ~ Japa-
nese lanterns and electric lights. which
were everywhere about me grounds. A
most delicious supper was served on ne
lawn. admirably presided over by Mrs.
Terry with the gii,ameTing Of lghta.
whscA reflected themselves on the placid
waters oS the lake. the scene during me re-
past was truIy Venetian in !ts effect. Mrs.
Terry's guests Included Mr. anf Mrs ia
cob FN1rch. Nj ard Mrs. Frederick Kari
S.ruve. 3fr. and Mrs J d Lcwman. Mr.
and Mrs Charles Power. Mr.. and Mrs r..
a Strout. NJ ard Mrs. Carsteus. Ma
MscCglsky. Miss Mdndsy. Mss Siruve.
Mrs J. e. raincs. Miss Turner. Miss
Furth Miss Alice McNahgh'. Miss Psliv
Mr. Austin. Ar. Barnard Feliy. Mr.. Lester
Turner. Nj Charles MguGay. Ir. James
Murray ard SIR. T.. T.. Ling.
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NJ ard Ms II. g. Henry entertained
THURSDAY evening u: tire Rosebud C'uh
corner - Eoy!st9n avergs ard Madison
str@.t. ir. honor of taeir sons T4angaoa ard
Paul. who eft yesterday 70 re-enssr the
I.awyerceyiiie academy. Tire drawing
rooms ard reception IRON were cleared for
dancing. fhe large entrance porch being
hung witA Tuss and turned irto a Citing
room
Those p-eser.. wefe LAS ff0..0-s. MES
Elaine faaFar6 Esss Jessie Hartford.
Mizs caaslot;e Philips. Mss Edna W.T.
sIer. Axs Mag Pratt. Mss Mo!l;e Philips.
Msss Geasy.sss Ee.ts. Alss Margaret Car.