The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-12-16

L i i mas quite tnc CHARM anu tpipi
se:' sss@sssS, 'As time ss q ssad ].
LIZ fellowship one can even man
age a cordial feeling for ones
friendliest enemy. The centuries OF
thought on this line have actually made 1t
substance, one could almost say tangible.
The eyes of society have been blinded to
the gay and frivolous side of life. Christ
mas work is now the paramount issue"
In vain do the domestically inclined look
forward to a blessed time in which all the
demands of society are met and finished
with; when a very Nirvana of peace will
descend upon the tagged and world
weary. and being lazy and settled
down." things to be contemplated with
out a nagging conscience. One has no
sooner paid all the visits due, and return
ed the obligations contracted with teas.
luncheons, dinners and card parties. with
the possibility of breathing space
ahead when this comfortable thought Is
bowled over by the unexpected, which
perpetually happens. and we are follow
ing after the next event with the enthusi-
asm which finds its greatest pleasure In
the thing just on.
There is one bright star in the social
armament leading hopefully on through
the desert weeks before by which sign
the wise maiden with the generous heart.
who has left no penny for self. drags out
her boxes. and putting this and that to-
gether appears at last in a creation at
the Assembly 1t may be added that her
friends put this and that together, too.
when the creation appears.
Society has been a world of work and
anxiety the last week the advent of
Frank Daniels and his company Of hand
some women. whose fame has gone be-
fore. being one of the few things to re-
call the fact that pleasure is really in the
scheme of existence
An unusually enjoyable. card party was
given ON Tuesday evening by Mrs WILL
lam p. Trimble at her home on Queen
Anne There was no especial at
tempt at decoration, but grace
full distribution OF chrysanthemums
carnations and holly added much
to the charm of the house. Mrs. George
Hurd won the ladies' prize. Mr.. r. A.
Strout being the fortunate one among the
gentlemen. Mrs. Trimble's guests were:
Mr. and Mrs. James. Miss James. Mr..
and Mrs. Manly b. Haines, MIR. and Mrs.
David Baxter, Mrs. Robert C. WASH
burn. Mrs. Stella Webster. Mr.. and Mrs,
George b. Kittinger. Mr. and Mrs. George
Hurd. Mr.. and Mrs Dwight p. Robin
son. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred s. Simson.
Mr.. l.. b. Stedmsn. Mr. w. A. Peters and
Mr.. Il. A. strout
Among the social events Of the week
for the younger set was the Freshman
Glee. given Thursday evening by the
freshman class of the University of
Washington, in Ranke's hall. large
number of invitations outside the uni
versity had been issued. and the hahn was
comfortably filled. The class had spent
the afternoon decorating for the occasion,
and the class and college colors were
much in evidence. The patronesses were:
Mrs Frank Pierrepont Graves, Mrs. A.
r. Priest. Mrs. Arthur Ranum. Mrs.
c. Il. Burnside. Mrs. ]. w. Filkins. Miss
Martha l.. Hansee.
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Mrs r. l.. Smith gave charming card
party Friday afternoon at 1900 Harvard
avenue. notwithstanding wet dlsa-
greeable day. forty-five ladies assembled
to play cinch. In strong contrast to dull
outer world the house was a blaze of
color in holly and chrysanthemums.
Mrs Henry Kyer won the drst prize.
Mrs Fred 8. Stmson the second. The
consolation was awarded TO Mrs. Thomas
Hardin.
Mrs Charles Shepherd entertained the
French Club on Monday afternoon. The
club Will not assemble during the holi-
day season. The first reunion OF the
new wear will DO held Monday, the eth
of January. at the home OF Mrs. III.
Clay Eversoie
DR.. Thompson. OF the u. 5. s. Patterson.
was the host OF a dinner given on board
Tuesday evening. Beside the officers OF
the Patterson DIR Thonpson's guests in
eluded Or Holly. Of the u. s. $. Bear. DIT.
Markoe. 81 the Gedney. DIR. r w.
Schoenle. DIR. @. 8 Peterkin. OF Seattle.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Kaiiehsr returned
Friday night from a long visit in New
York Washington. ID. c.. and Mrs. KEEL
leher's old home In Virginia Gen and
Mrs. Mcem. who went East with AIR. and
Mrs, kellcher. are stiil visiting at the
navy yard ia Washington, d. c.
.
Dr. and Mrs. W A. shannon gave a
box party Tuesday night At THE Amer ="
Those present we're: Miss Marion craw-
ford Warren. Miss Aune Thomson. Mr.. T..
Thomas Dewey. Mr.. Reginald w. Kay
Tor.
Miss Judith Minor returned wednesday
from a visit Of several weeks with friends
in San Francisco. Miss Minor was for
tunate enough 10 enjoy the fall season o.
grand opera while In san Francisco.
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Mr.. Jacob Furth, Mrs. Frederick Kari
Strive and Miss Sidonia FuTih are ex-
pecied home the early part Of this week
from tho East
o o
Mr. and Mrs Marshall Bond leave today
10 spend the holidays with Mr. Bonds
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. II @. Bond, OF
san Jose. Cal.
. .
Miss Mcknight leaves Thursday for her
home In Spokane. She will return the
middle OF January for longer visit in
Seattle.