The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-08-12

ET7N ENNIS was the all-absorbins
theme OF conversation with
Seattle society people last
Ill week. Those who were
~ not greatly interested In
the tournament looked for
ward TO the tennis ball Tho courts
were thronged with people every
day Of the play. A. the tournament drew
to : close. more people turned out TO
witness the Interesting matches. The main
social feature OF tho week was, Of course,
the tennis bail. which was this year
belteg than ever
Outside Of this, very few events took
pIaoe. A FEW Informal dancing parties
and launch parties were given in honor OF
v1sitors In tho city. 4 large number q
people from other cities were in Seattle
during the week. either 10 see the tennis
tournAment or to attend tho bali. Sew
erAI small afkAirs were given for the Wis
itlng tennis piayers.
Campers are beginning 10 return 10 the
city. The weather for the past week
has been pleasant. but with suggestion
ror nh wssh. nothing special = an
nonnosd. The TAcoma tennis tournament
b<gins tomorrow. and many Seattle pco-
~ viii 90 over "a witness the games
ana attend the Tacoma tsnnis BALI
The ANIMAL tennis hail, ono Of the events
es the year IN Seattle society. took place
"a Friday might. II was one Of tho largest
balls IN point Of attendance ever given In
the city. For the first time IN the history
Of tennis balls It took place IN the Denny
hotel. which II suited better for IN AFFAIR
81 this kind than any place IN the North
west. Tho decorations wsrs unusually
elaborate. surprising the expectations OF
thouo Who had the ball IN charge. ard
ware . subject Of admiration and wonder
mont 70 the numerous 9uentn.
The whole effect Of the decorations on
vf5dAy nlght was harmonious. Each r00m
Wos arranged IN different manner. An
Imposing part Of the building was the
large hAIl at the main entrance. Long
streomess Of svergrsens were wound
plIlnr - anethsr a large number Of palms
stood about the room. while in front Of
The est and west nrsplacss were groups
o. palms standing On bases covered with
ro1 bunting. Curtains of evergreens cut
a. oeverai parts Of the hall into cosy
corners. gettsss and easy chairs scatter
"a around made the hall Z popular resting
peace hstwesn dances. In an aicovs to
~ right Of the balcony punch and other
sepasatsd from the rest BY curtain OF
~ and AAga. Thp TIRES manssls Of tho
heli were beautifully ornamonted with
hydrnnsoas. The lavender effect OF these
Mowers wes harmoniou1 IN the extreme.
Gmall palms also stood on the manteis.
haruea1slns we'll with thu hydrangeas.
o. ths nerth maatsi several hAgs Of
d19Ufeat Stations were drsped. their gracs-
III folds end celors. standing OUT IN relief
fre0 IN ovsen Of tn reservations The
stairs were wound with Ivy and cedar
bsauchee. Through the long halls extend
M Gaet and vest from the main hall
stSeamep 81 Ivy and cedar were strung.
tn dancing took place in The large
1tntag foom Of ths hotel This room Was
more brilliantly decorated than the othsra:
From the rafters above long strsamers of
red and white bunting were draped to tho
sidee end ends Of the room. Red and
white are the club oolors and the whole
ce1os scheme Of the dining room - far ~
poosjole Wa IN acccrdancA StreAmers OF
ivy and cedar were also wound ana draped
from ne raftsrs In contrast TO tho colored
bunting. A. each end Of the room the
bunting uas draped over the fireplace. the
ends being caught up In . hugo bow.
These bows were wound with Ivy and
flowers. The mAntels themselves were
banked with crtnson and white flowers.
Arouud The walls were great numbers Of
cat.eatls Or parsh nAxs which took away
the baro efPSct Of the white walls and
adued 70 the beauty Of the scene The
small dining rom on the west Of tho
large one was similarly decorated with
rcd and white bunting and ivy. This room
- we'll - the other was used for the
dance. Seldom at . dance In Seattle has
better music been heard than At this ball.
The First Regiment orchestra OF twenty
pieces, under the leadership OF Mr.. Harry
West. played tho popular waitxes and
twu~stcps In an inspirtng manner. The
guests were rscsived In the ballroom
proper instead OF In the hall a. has been
the case Mt other balls given In the Dem
ny hotel, Tho committee included the Of
ncsrs OF tho ladies' branch Of the Tennis
Club and wore az follows Mira Bernard
rsfty. Mrs. Charles ro~er. Mrs. Mont
geometry Russell. Mira George A. Hurd and
Mrs. r. A. Rtrout.
The supper was served In three SINAI,
rooms AZ the southeast corner OF the
oweldine' These rooms were decorated In
white and red. Large bouquets Of sweet
pess and roses stood on the manteis ana
tahles. Tho mantels were also drspea
with ivy ana everereens. An elaborate
menu was served an follows.
Hrsad and Butter Sandwiches.
Lettuce Sandwiches.
rasties = L. Financisrs
saited Almonds Green Olives.
Chicken Salad,
consA
Neapoii,an Ice Cream
Assorted Cake. Lady Fingers.
seldom before In tho history Of parties