Douglas Island news., 1900-04-11

and carnations and presented talry like appearance. Instead of the usual method of numbers, unique and pret- ty idea was adopted in the choice of partners. To each lady was presented white and to each gentleman pink carnation to which was attached with pink ribbons a card with dainty pen and ink sketch. These sketches were matched in setting the card tables. The hostess was gowned in handsome pink silk, and entertained with the grace for which she is so well known. At mid night delicious refreshments were serv- ed, after which the hostess, g. talented pianist, and Lieut. Jenks, an exception ally fine vocalist, rendered several charming selections. The affair was probably the most select and elegant ever given in Wrangel. Among those present were Lieut.. and Mrs Jenks, U. s. A., Judge and Mrs. Tustin, Collector and Mrs. Causton, MT. and Mrs. Thom- as, Mir. and Mrs. Strong of Ketchikan, MT. and Mrs. Collins, Special Treasury Agent Shartzar, Mr. McHugh, Mir. Bar ron of associated press, MT. McCor- mick and Mir. Frank Tustin.
 The Reid & Sylvester stock of mer chandise is being invoiced and friend Causton says he has found it to include everything from a needle to an anchor, and several other things that he could not find name for.
 Jas. T. Barron of the Thlinket can nery has arrived from Portland, like wise 45 Chinamen to work at the can nery putting up the seasons pack of Alaska salmon.
 On the 4th of April the steamers Ella Rolfs and Pacific came to this port from San Francisco, where they had been for the winter getting thorough overhauling. The Rolfs will stop here at Wrangel with the A. P. A. cannery and the Pacific will steam to the west ward for the same company-the Alas ka Packers association.
 Dr. H. c. Rover left Wrangel for Se- attle on the Cottage City the 4th inst, where he will get the machinery for his new cannery. The doctor is hustler as we'll as an all round good fellow.
 The second of the five boats for the Taku Fish company was launched yes terday from the shipyard of William Fletcher It is gasoline launch 30 feet long and feet beam. The hull is considered by practical sea-going men as A 1 and for speed it ought to take the cake, bakery and all.
 The Fort Wrangel theatrical talent will soon give another one of their plays at the opera house. Good enough. We want at least one show month and the "Who is Who" company can fill the bill from A to- z.
 Keep your eye on Wrangel. We have not got Treadwell but we have a fine quartz ledge that is good healthy child of that noble old lady, and that ledge is a whole mountain that assays better than S16.
 For Sale Cheap-The sloop May Flower in thorough first-class shape. Capacity, about 15 tons. J. F. COLLINS, Wrangel, Alaska.
 It is said that the Davidge wharf property will soon be put in shape for a new cannery. Good enough. Keep coming. We have the fish and good To- cations.
 Peter Deutsch has just returned from his mining property and reports over one hundred tons of ore ready for shipment. Just remember this please. Wrangel will soon open your eyes with mining proyerty second to none.
 A fine line of Sailors and walki ng Hats just received at Frank Bach's.