The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-11-18

Among the many organizations formed for the purpose of creating enjoyment for the winter is the Research Club. Its pur- poses are to make use of the long winter evenings for mutual improvement as we'll as social enjoyment. Modem topics fur nsh the matter for consideration, and there are readings and open discussion in which all participate. The magazines are thor oughly searched for interesting subjects. The club meets at the Presbvterian church every Monday night. The membership is limited to twenty and is about compet- ed. The officers are: Rev. N. B. Harrison, president; C. R. Oakford, secretary and treasurer; s. H. West, w. C. Blanchard and Ed. Broemser. program committee.
 Miss Hazel Smith was the recipient of delightful surprise party last night at the elegant Smith home on Twelfth avenue. The guests were royalty received and dancing. music and cards were induIged until midnight Miss Hazel Smith and Miss Sherpv won the prizes at whist. Miss Bessie Smith served a sumptous supper. The evening was thorouqhly enjoyed. among those present were the the Misses. Doncaster. Bloch, Sherpy, Everest. HauX. hurst, Smith and Hazel Smith and Messrs. Garfield, Cleveland, L. McCrath, J. Nc. Grath, Graves, Monastes and Clark.
 
 One of the most important minor social events of the week was the card party given tv Mrs. Lieut. Jenl>s at her home on Fourth avenue last evening, Progressive Sixty Three" was played. Mrs. Bailey and Capt. Hovev carried off first honors and Mrs Ford and Mr. Bracket captured the consolation prize. The evening was thoroughly enjoyed Those present were Mescames Bailey Bracket, Allen, Wood ruff, Ford, Jenks and Miss Cunning, and Messrs Bailey, Bracket, Allen, Hovey, Ralnes, Cheney and Jenks.
 Mabel Pearce celebrated her fourth birth day last week at her home on Ninth street, Games amused them for the afternoon. Those present were: Ethel Luke, Doris Ford, Stella Ford, Hazel Peterson, Helene Moore, Dorothy Allen, Irene Allen, Mary Mack. Marie McAulev, Alma McBrien. Elenor Leslie. Phyllis Pyles, Callie Brack- tell, Laura Sawyer, Sylvia Hill, Sarah Schaffer, Amy Barr, Lois Porter, Eva Wlts. Sadie Frank, Minnie Frank. Susie Frank.
 Mrs. Henton entertained the teachers of the Union Sunday School Tuesday evening at her home on Tenth street. The even ing was enioyablv spent. Those present were: MT. and Mrs Paulsell, MT. and Mrs. Sehlbrede; Mesdames Patterson, HilIerv, Luke, Shorthil, Mead, Ross, Gwinn, Flynn, Heacock; Messrs. Case, Williams, Royal and Rev. Cevenger.
 MT. and Mrs. C. w. Ask celebrated the twenty-tifth anniversary of their wedding 'frdav evening. A H1atge number Of ffIends' were present and many beautiful gifts re- ceived, principal am ong which WAS beau- tiful silver service from MT. and Mrs. John Kalem.
 Little Laurence Thompson was given birthday party last Sunday afternoon at the home of his parents on Ninth avenue. Games and other smusements were in- dulged In. Those who assisted Laurence in celebrating his birthday were Ethel and Britten West and Nellie and Willie Flynn.
 The Young Ladies' Needle Club met yesterday at the home of Miss Flora HauX- hurst, it being her birthday. and had pleasant party. Ema Sehlbrede, Mamie Snyder. Edna West, Nellie Magee and Doris Martins were present.
 
 The Ladies' Guild of the Episcopal church met at the residence of Mrs. Sterns, last Thursday afternoon and had a very pleasant meeting.
 MISS Dldlll ne olcipN, Wllo Has pcch visiting friends in Seattle for some time past, returned last week and will remain in SkagWay for the winter.
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Jennings and little Miss Cordelia returned last week from Seattle, where they have been visiting for some time.
 Dr. F. M H returned last week from a shnrt nleaSure trip to Seattle.