The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-25

of importance IN the history OK
our country and full Of interest.
but out here, In this Western part or the
world IL has rolled along, much "a other
years have passed. We have had none ce
the excitement or horrors Of the war 10 ssir
our blood and only TO a certain degree nave
been s5se 70 feel and realize tie turmoil
and trcyibae our country has been IN with
the exception OF seeing the few battai!ons
that uasSesl through here on their way
south. we have had nothing but the news
papers to awaken our patriotism lie
East has had It's peace Jiifalees anu generai
and enthusiastic rejoicing when the troops
returned. We could read aboat X, but
without ocular demonstration It al seemed
more like fiction than fact Society waved
the flag whenever it could and at many
OF the social functions the decorations We're
altogether national. the red. white and blue
being used fin many Instances with partl-
cuiarly beautiful result and frequently
combined with England's emblem. This
was SO during the Tennis tournament FOR
the Northwest, held here in August. The
large marquee on the grounds. from which
some OF Tacoma's charming women gra-
cious,y dispensed refreshments and hospl-
tality each day OF the tournament TO the
hundreds OF spectators who were in daily
attendance. was draped with the American
and English flags. complimentary to the
players and visitors from Victoria There
has never been prettier or more success
full tournament than the ole held this
year and the large attendance from neigh
boring cities added much TO the general
pleasure and effect. and the Country Club,
which Is more exclusive. owing 10 its
membership being limited, ran along with
the success 1t has had from It's first year.
Beautifully situated as il is, on American
lake. thirteen miles from town. 1t IS a
haven OK rest and pleasure TO its members
with its atmosphere Of congeniality, max
Ing it delightful summer home for all
ard a charming place to take guest. The
summer was marked with some unusually
elaborate and delightful balls and enter
tainmenss. The winter season opened most
promisingly for gay one, with the very
elegant reception and cotiilon given by Mr..
and Mrs. William q. Pearce at the Tacoma
hotel, and several very pretty weddings.
The gayeties continued until Christmas
preparations began, and social matters for
the past few weeks have been laid aside
The starting and organizing OF the Dram
ATTIC Club, which is due TO Mrs. Thomas b.
history for the year. While beginning
modestly. the club will be a permanent or
ganization, the membership limited to one
hundred 1t Is the hope Of all interested
10 in time reach the standing when il VIII
have Its own club rooms, and auditorium
There Is nothing that specially marks
society for the year unless 1t be the very
evident spirit of goodwill and altruism
that seems TO prevail. due probably. TO
better times, the right spirit to let the Old
year die in. and to enter on the new one
with.
There will be numerous Christmas-tree
parties given for the little ones during the
next week which the older people will
enjoy as we'll On Friday. Mrs. w e.
Bowen gave very pretty children's party
for her daughter. Andreette. the invita-
tons that were sent out being in verse.
Miss Emmons has prepared a beautiful
tree for the Children's Home Mrs Pot
ter's children will have as usual, their
little friends. Mrs Alexander Baltic gives
children's party this afternoon for her
daughter Jessie. and her kindergarten
friends. Mrs. r. Il. Price viii have a tree
few OF his friends in each day of next
week Among the others who will enter
tain for the children next week are Mrs.
J. III. Miller. ir,, Mrs l. r. Manning. Mrs.
l.. d. Campbell Mrs. W. w. Clifton and
Miss Seymour.
From December IS to January the In
terest in golf Will be kept up by successive
competitions. On the 18th, the regular
monthly competition Will be played for
handicap events open TO resident and non
resident member of the Tacoma Golf
Club. The silver subscription cup will also
be played for In the mems singles. and
will become the property of the winner
On January 2, the interest will probably
be greater when the beautiful gold medal
presented last year by Robert Balfour, of
Edinburgh. Scotland. will he played for.
1t was won last year by Charles MaIott
Mr.. Philip Tillinghast's handsome medal
which ne has put up for the ladies' club TO
be played for in handicap competition, will
be played for on that day.
Mrs A. b. Bull gave a birthday card
party Monday night In honor Of her son.
Mr.. W. A. Bull CInch was played and the
prizes won by Mrs w. W. Clifton. Mrs.
p. V. Caesar. Miss Seymour and Mr.. Mel
bourne Bailey. Those present were. Mr.
v. Caesar, Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Vanderbilt,
Mr.. and Mrs. ". w. Clifton. Mr.. and Mira.
c. +. L. Smith, Miss Seymour Miss Hoi-
Bull. Mr.. Jack Bowles. Mr.. Stephen Hol-
brooke.
On Wednesday afternoon at the residence
Of Mrs j. II. Ciaypool. Mr.. J. 6. Givcns
were married hv the Rev 4 r. Hu.nhl.
son, OF Seattle. Among the guests from
Seattle were Mr.. and Mrs q. A. c. Roch-
ester. Miss Drains. Mr.. and Mrs. r. 3.
Harding. Mr.. ami Mrs. Gibson Taylor. ard
Mr. Tlllotson. Mr. and Mrs Owens viii Re
a, home IA Seattle at toi Tssirtieth s.ree-.
II VIII be interesting 10 many Tacoma
people TO know that Mr. Richard Fl.
3ushee was or5alned To the priesthood 81
the Protestant Episcopal church In on
tar.o. Cal. Thursday morning. December
g by the Right Rev. Bishop Johnson ot
Los Angeles CAT Mrs Cfussee was before
her marriage Miss DagnIar Tsslaie.
daughter of Mr. and Mrs w. II Tisdale
OF this city and well known both here and
In Portland.
Mrs f.. +. Jacobs entertained THURSDAY
night at cards and music for her niece
Misc Courteusy. Those present were Miss
Wlnifred Seymour. Miss Susie LoneSt rect
Miss ALICE Fraser, Mr.. Everett Baece,tsx
Mr. CLIFFORD Babcock. Mr.. Sidney Plum
rrs-. Mr. Mac Ferries. Mr. Bremne-, Mr.
Louis Parsons ard MIR lyman
A birthday. surprise sinuer was given
Mr. John Eolgate ny his daughters Mon
DAY evegsseg in honor Of his asrd birthday
The guests were Mr.. @. II. Boarsman.
Mr. Louis Doa~sfrnan. Mr.. l.. ". R0ys.
Mr.. c. p. CLIFFORD, Mr. Jasper Howe, Mr..
Fries. and Mr.. Max Mechafn.
The res1s4rsAls for che frs. esss a-ta mens
~ the Dramatic Club have been going on