Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-01-28

inch dodger as ii it occurred in state
paper. And this to BE- perpetiated in
classic Olympia.
That dreaded accompaniment of
winter-snow, fell to the depth of an
inch Sunday morning. it disappeared
with the sunshine of that day, to re-
appear Monday morning, since which
time the tleecy mantle has covered
objects with a wintery garb.
The Girls Friendly Society held 4
very enjoyable Book Social, at the
residence of the Misses Prince
Wednesday evening. Miss Gertrude
Follansbee took the first prize for
guessing the largest number of auth
ors represented, and Miss Ida Hill a
prize for sustaining the title of a book
during the evening.
Why, oh why don't our city's blsi-
ness men attend the meetings of the
Chamber of Commerce? Are they not
aware of the fact that the merchants
are more interested in its objects than
anybody else? Do they expect Others
to do double duty? Arouse ye! Throw
off the chain of Indifference! Take a
part in the movement to secure united,
determined. persistent and vigorous
action. DO not delay, or your brother
may tire OF well doing
Merritt Mari, Il 14-ycar old son of
the Eastsidc druggist, met with pain
full accident Tuesday night. while
coasting with number of compan-
ions, on Eastside hill. 1t seems that
he was steersman, and that he lost
control of his sled, when it jumped
the track and at the same time clear
ing itself OF its load. Merritt's head
struck against something sharp that
cut long cash just above his ear
which required half dozen stitches of
the surgeons needle to close.
A party consisting of Ed. Smith,
ThOs. Boardman and the Adair
brothers, are building a boat on the
water front for use in the waters of
Lake Bennett. 1t is q feet long and
81 feet beam, possesses beauti
full model and will be propelled by
steam power, the engine that Mr.. S. G.
Lister lately built being designed for
her. The boat will be taken apart in
sections for transportation and rebuilt
at the lake. Her carrying capacity
is about four tons. The party cx-
poets to leave for the North on Feb.
14th.
Joseph Gale began suit this week,
vvIfh Mr. ISronl of 60
ing the bonds of wedlock that have
for many years existed between him.
self and one of the members of the
First Families of Washington, "nut-
brown maid" that Mr.. G. picked up
many leagues back on the shore or
time. She WAS for the nOnce solace
and consolation in his loneliness,
but as civilization came marching
westward with ever increasing strides,
the disparity between refinement and
barbarism became daily more marked
and has now led to the final consum-
nation, resolve to hereafter m0osun
under separate pdssises. Twas ever
thus with Loves fond dream.
On Wednesday, Feb, I'd the Clifford
Gaiety Co. will present at Olympia
Theater the sparkling farce comedy
extravaganza ain Gay Paris" This
production is highly spoken of, having
achieved a run of over 200 nights in
Chicago. 1t was created to amuse and
is replete with the latest speciality
novelties, marches and ballets. The
company contains 80 people, prominent
among which are Shields and MILAN
Comedians par excellence, the Mohring
Brothers, Premier Acrobats, Ida
Gaskell Peerless Vocalist, Twin Sis
tiers Fauvette, Acrobatic Novelty
Dancers, Buddworth & Brimmer
Sketch Artists and many others. The
ballets are arranged by Prof. Pere,
late Ballet Master of Ringlings' Circus
and headed by the beautiful Premier
Dansense, Mile Beatrice Langford.
The performance throughout is chaste
and refined, and must not be classed
with so-called burlesque organiza-
tions. Costumes and scenery are said
to be rich and elegant.