The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-11-18

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 As Thanksgiving approaches, the prep arations for the grand Firemen's ball on the eve of that dav-Nov. 2S-grow more active. The ball will be given for the benefit of the relief fund of the fire depart ment and will be the first ball ever given by the united department, It will be giv- en in Elks' ball and a fine ladies' gold watch will be presented as a door prize. The watch is a gift from F. T. Keelar ana every holder of a ticket will secure a chance in the drawing for f. Every ticket will have a coupon attached which will be taken up at the door. From these coupons one will be drawn and the hold CT of the ticket of the cores bonding number will be entitled to the watch. There is no doubt but that the ball will bring out one of the largest as- semblies that ever gatherei in Skagwav. Tine fact that the proceeds will go to such a worthy purpose will contribute to the attendance.
 One of the leading events of the week will be the grand musicale on Tuesday evening, under the direction of the ladies of the Presbyterian church 1t promises to be one Of the most pleasing affairs of the season, both musicalv and socially. Among those taking part will be the A Jar t,, Miss Root as instrumental solosts, Lieut.. l. C. Jenks, tenor soloist; the ladies' quar- tet, composed of Mesdames Henton, liar rison, Haraden and Ford w. c. Blan- chard, tenor soloist. An attractive num- Der will be selections on the banjo by MT. H. C. Chairman. After the program dainty refreshments will be served to all and pleasant social hour will be spent.
 Last Wednesday evening Mrs. Hirret s. Pullen gave the Magpie basket ball team and the fat mems team very de- lightfu dinner party. The table was beautifully decorated and loaded with edibles such as she only knows how to prepare. The dinner was New England style consisting of chicken noodles and trimmings that go with such banqUets. Games furnished amusement and the party returned to their homes at late hour after voting Mrs, Pullen to be not only wonderful basket ball player but a premier of culinary art. Mrs E. I. Pope chaperoned the party.
 Mrs. Walter C. Mckenzie, accompanied by her son, will leave on the next trip of the Dolphin, for her old home in Seina, Kahs IS. where she will spend the holidays. She will be joined on the first of the year by her husband, and together they will visit MT. McKenzie's old home in the eastern part of M line, where they will re- main until March when they return to SkagWay. MT. Mckenzie is one of the oldest engineers on the White Pass & Yu- kon railway, and intends to take a much deserved two months vacation during the severe weather of midwinter.
 The Ladies Aid Society of the PreSbv- teran church met with Mrs. R. C. Allen Friday afternoon and were charmlngtv en- tertalned by the hostess. Among those present were: Mesdames Sehlbrede, Root, Snyder, Rhinehart, Woodruff Hooker, Pnneo. Patterson, MacCaughey. Gibault, Bracket and Key. N. B. Harrison. The next meeting of the society, a week from next Friday, will be held at the residence of Mrs. A H. Brackett
 Miss McCarrol entertained the girls of her class yesterday afternoon al her home, assisted by Miss Forsvthe. Friday eve ming. assisted by the girls, she entertained the boys. Those present yesterday after noon were: Doris Martens, Edna West, Mavme Snyder, Clara Carsons, Cecil Ma gee, Nellie Magee, Ema Sehlbrede, Bertha Sehbrede, Flora Hauxhurst and Thea Peabody.
 MT. R. C. Smith Is again able to be out after severe attack of chronic stomach trouble.