The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-09-09

1TN HE Labor day celebration, the
circus and the yacht races
formed a good part OF the so
ciai life OF the city last week.
ii All three were responsible in
d way for the dearth OF social
events. The yacht races were attended
b. a large Number Of those fond OF this
sport. who watched the races either
from The shore or went out in yachts
10 follow the racing boats around the
course. A large number OF circus par
ties were given At both the afternoon
and evening performances.
other social events OF the week were
confined principally to weddings. Two
wei known young ladies OF Seattle were
married last week. On Tuesday Miss
Caroline simpson and MFR. Ridgiey Gin
ton Force were married, and on Thurs
day Miss May Pratt and Mr.. n. II.
petley were married. Both weddings
were very quiet. but the younger society
people took % great deal OF interest I'm
them, as the contracting parties are very
well known In the city. Mrs. Petiey, who
departed for the East with her hus-
band. Will be greatly missed in younger
society circles.
The opening Of the thesters for the
winter season n hailed with delight by
lovers Of the drama Since tho weather
has become too cold In the evenings for
outings on the lake or Sound. there has
hecn decided iethnrgy In society.
Camping Is over for this year. Many
have come hack on account Of the cool
weather and others on account OF the
opening OF school After Monday the
younger society people will take very
little part In the society events except
perhaps an occasional Friday night dance.
until Thanksgiving. when they will spend
a week Of gayety and then subside UNI
III Christmas The ranks OF tho younger
people have been seriously broken In the
past week or two by the departure OF
number for Eastern schools
This week promises 10 DO a little more
lively. especially among the older So
ctety people. The Burnett Bond we'd
ding, which takes place Thursday night
ut Trinity Parish church. promises TO be
a brilliant affair and will undoubtedly be
largely attended on account OF the prom
inence Of both parties. The next evening
the wedding ~ Miss May Ranks. OF Sc
attic. and Mr.. Otis Hall, Of Tacoma. will
take place.
new branch Of social Affairs will
opsn this week when the fall term OF
the university begins. The last three
months of school last term were quite
busy, ana the increased numbers OF stu
dents this term. together with the great
er interest taken in fraternai afrairA
will undoubtedly have ita effect In the
social life OF the university
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One OF the most important events
amnnr the younger society people of tho
city In the past week was the marriage
Tuesday OF Miss Caroline Simpson and
Mr. Ridgley Clinton Force. The wedding
was very quiet only tho members OF both
families being present. The ceremony
took place at hiEh noon at the residence
OF the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs Sol
g. Simpson, M Madison street, and was
performed by the Rev. John r. Damon
The house was beautifully decorated for
the occasion. The hall was IN red, roses
and sweet peas being used, In the recep-
ton room the same flowers were used In
great quantities. large bouquets occupy
Ing the mautel and tables The back
parior, where the ceremony took siace,
was ~ pink, the decorations being most
~ sweet peas and roses The bride WAS
meet heeemingly gowhed IN a gray trav-
eling dress After the ceremony a we'd
ding breakfast was served and Mr.. and
Mrs. Force left the same afternoon for
short wedding trip on their return
they win reside temporarily in the glmn-
ean home. Both are weiI-known in Sc
attic social circles, Mrs. Force has ro-
sided IN Seattle for number Of years and
q a graduate Of me Seattle high school
Mr. Force has been IN Seattle for about
y
cage Tie T. member Of tbs Nesika
club. aud "a well known among the
Younger society people OF the city. Up
60 ak months aHo he was employed 10
the Great Nerthern railway Offices. but
has since held responsible position In
the orice ~ =. a net & Cos
Another wedding % especial interest
g. the younger society people last week
was that Of Miss May Pratt. daughter of
Nir ARD Mrs. John ", Pratt, and Mr.. n.
n. Fnticv son ~ James rctlry. former
n 81 Milwaukee. Nut now OF Seattle.
The ceremony took place on Thursday
81 TRINITY Parrish church Rev II "
Eowrn onlcMtne only the members of
bath families aui "A lev intimate friends
were present TIE couple were uRattent-
81 " haa been inteudea % have the
Wedding iu November, when Mr. retlrF
was expected back from Netue. o., as 10
fetpfncd lant week 8ud was 20 start tns-
medlHisU loF renra. iN.. q was dTcid-
81 ghnt roe marriage take place before
hie departure Esrt NJ aus Mrs rciiey
icft thr Same EVENING fof Peoria where
Nir rtllrs hAr position IS ciyu eugin-
eeF Ars re,loy has been a prominest
figure ga younger society efrclns Tor a
number ~ wears ana d very popular At,
petisy has hoen ln Seattle emily two
years
Thure5ay ueou Nlr- Amy Burnett and
Mr MaFshaN BOND wiz be- married The
csFemony wHl take place ia Triaitv par
TN church. ana VIII ~ performed by
Rev 81 a. Sowen. Roth Miss burnett
and Mr Wana arr well known in stAtfle
sra promiarnt ia society. After The cerr-
Srony. a weadils hseskfHHt VIII o. served
af tne rfttirute of hfr Hn1 Mre N rrGy
CA MIof avrn@r. it ie eKprcted that the
cerewsrF WI hr largely atfeatr1. az
inany Invitations have bren issucl
Miss Anna Thousscn save a circus rarty
on Monday cVcnfre. which uas an en-
I7ysNio aFatr Afttr tho performances.
tle YsffN went Go Miss rfarnren's htrrr.
laA Fttrrutn atHuHe whore supper was
SERVED. rnoe. lsrt.t ua.rs al.a A. "
FHtr Mrs taHuan. - SPOKANE. Ms
Naafs Mla NaNsfri ksrta. Sizes Ioha-
Fou, Ntes HuFhta hfIss lUgshUrE rnHr1-
srn. pr R Vs. sehoenle Ar Chauncsy
Nhslow. cf San Francisco. Mr. Thomas
Eris, Mt charles patten, Ar. A. Dunn.
pv. Young ard Ar GuuiNon.
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