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

ETNHE Christmas holiday season always
II tends 10 check social functions,
III even 10 small parties or gatherings,
and hence the record ok such affairs
in this city during the week just closed
was very small The one event OF note
was the wedding of Miss Grace z. Ander-
son and Mr.. Claudius &. Ramsay, which
took place in Trinity Parish church last
Tuesday evening. and owing TO the prom
inence Of both parties. the church could
not hold all who wished 10 see the nuu-
tails.
The coming week promises 10 be more
lively than the last. with several important
functions on the taps. the most noted OF
which VIII De the assembly ball. the first
OF a ser.-s Of four 10 be given this winter.
Several other balls ana affairs promise to
make UP lively week
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In partial return for the many social
coarteslaS shown Commander Mori and his
officers OF the royal japanese navy While
IN Seattle. the commander gave a bal
qcet on board the steamship Centennial
last Thursday evening which proved an
exceedingly pleasant affair to all partici-
pants. The large dining room OF the
steamer had been tastefaiiy decorated with
eyergreens and Commander Mpfi made
brief address in which hS referred to the
growing trade between the United States
and Japan. AIR. Saleno spoke, and the re-
Spouse was given by AR. Yamaguchi, who
Is connected with the Japanese steamship
line; Capt. Brady. OF the japanese steam
ship kinshui: Mr.. James Griffith. DR..
Shannon, Capt T.. f. Game and the Japan
csc consul, Mr.. Hayashi. There We're prss
Miss Gertrude Clarke. Miss Alice True.
Miss Marguerite Mckinney, Miss Stehbins.
Miss Walker, Mr.. and Mrs. James Griffith,
Mr.. and Mrs. Studley, Miss Morgan. Or.
son. Capt. Brady and Chief Officer La
Praik Of the klnshiu: Mr.. II. Thompson
Mr.. Lester Turner, Mr.. James ID. Eoge,
jr., Mr.. w. +: Far, Mr.. Haio. OF the Kia-,
shiu; Capt. T. E Game, Mr.. Spencer and
Mr.. Sweeney.
DR.. and Mrs ". A. Shannon entertained
Commander Mert and officers OF the royal
Thursday afternoon In addition TO these
the japanese consul. S. Hay asai his deputy
end secretary. were also hocorad guests
of the occasion. The rooms were hand
being the significant blending OF the jap
arsse and American flags and the pleasing
display OF Japanese lanterns. The guests
were greatly pleased with their entertain
ment.
The social event of the conang week will
be the assembly ball next Wednesday eve
ming which promises TO eclipse all similar
affairs ever given IN Seattle II will be
the first OF q series nf four TO be given
curing the winter and from preparations
already made and making, its success
may be said tn be assured. Everybody
who has been fortunate enough To get
within the magic circle o. the ASSEMBLY
81 looking forward to IL with deeper in
terest than that taken in anything OF
the kind given IN social circles. The dec
orasfons are promised to be on an eiabor-
ate scale with evergreens. palms. fowe.s,
holly etc. In keeping with the prevailing
holiday season. The First Regiment Or
chestra Will discourse the dreamy music
for the occasion and judging from the list
OF those who have charge Of the affair
nothing viii be wanting 70 insure delight
ful evening. large number OF out Of