The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-04-01

m LTHOUGH becoming weanet from HA winter paStimes, Sklgway society thriveS and Is finding charms in the new season, and Is anxiouSly watching for the opening of the hrS, blossoms and the appelrance Of the pussy willows. During the last week parties, dances, a theatrical attraction and a masquerade held the at tention of the elite, and another almost as varied calendar may be expected 10: the next seven days. out door amusementS aie again beginning Co draw attention.
 
 The entertainment and dance given Wednesday evening by the Ladies and Knights of the MlceabeeS was one ot the biggest successes Jn the social calendar ot the season. lt was the first public swarm ing of the order ever held in Sksgwav. Ssventy>hve to one hundred were present, and spent an enjoyable evening listening to musical and literary efforts of local tal- en,, in tripping the light fantastic and in feaSting
 The event took pllc, in FiremenS hall. Sir Knight Commander. W. B. GilSon, presided. and willingly introduced the orator ot the evening. Df. !. \. Moore. After the iolior's speech, recitatiOns were given by Eric Bar. Annie Barr, Miss SmithSon and Sadie Frank. Several Of the ladies cf The MltclbeeS made remarks, Mr. 4. L. Barr sang a solo ani Eddie Plice. Skagway's PaderewsNi, played several piano solos.
 Cake. sandwiches, coffee and fruits were served.
 Among those present were; MeSdameS Hooker, Cleveland. Lincoln, GilSOn, King, Leslie. Giggv. Frank, Meriheld, Cobum, Benn, Cochran. HawxhurSt, Highlev, Pierce. Evans, Kindall. Christensen. Hen ton, Quinn. Farrell. Snyder and MeLellan. Misses Meitinger. NOdell, Cleveland and Frank. MeSsrS. GilSen, Lincoln, LenSeh, Jensen. Merridelt. Benn, RvtStrom. Ehr- lieh. King, Moore, Giggy. Barr, BrOem- ser, Bennett. Christensen, LaumeiSter, Cobun. Frank. Simpson. H. Mclean, N, A. Mclean, Farrell. Sheldon, Rose, Shy der, Smithson. Quinn. sparks, Pieree, Cudty and Plice,
 4 Skagway branch Of the Women's Christian Temperance Union was organ ized in the citv during the week. The call for organization was made by Mrs. Sarah E. Shouhill, who was appointed last fall by the national convention. held at Seattle. organizer for the District Of Alaska.
 Mrs Shorthll was chosen president Mrs. \ Luke. secretary, Mrs. d. Jacobs, corresponding Seoe,iry; Mrs. L. JOrtOn, treasurer; and a vice-preSitent Co represent sa,h organization was chosen, as follows Presbvtrrian. Mrs. \ B. Harrison; Bap- t.st. Mrs. K. D. Mead; Methodist, Mrs. Della Patterson; Peniel Mission, Mrs. V' lQoltNf ollNitlNu FNllNs fAHs 7@i' t''N Gu.
 Superin,enIents of departments were named as follows: Evlngelstie work Ms. Mead; press work, Mrs. Luke; flower mission and:msill contest, Ms. Flynn, work among soldiers, Miss Canahan; work among natives, Mrs. MeGill; parlo' meetings, Mrs, Flynn the literary and loyal temperance legion and scientific tenn perlnce instruction departments are vet un' supplied. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Leslie Butler. Fridiy Of this week
 VT. and Mrs. Thomas Marks gave a plseslnt little surprise party at their home at Seventh and Main 10 Miss Edna West The patty first gathered at the home of Frank Hall and then went in a bodv to the place of the evenings passtime. Games were the feature Of the evening Dainty