The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-01-28


 events, chief amongst which may be men tloned "Pnafore" on Friday night, and Capt. Hovey's lecture on the same evening, lnnume;able slelghing parties both large and small. and church duties furnished diversion from the cares of every day life for the good people of the city, vet there was not the customary amount of galety. The usual winter evening card parties were few. and dancing parties fewer.
 Dr. L1mon Gordon was tendered a sur prise party on Tuesday night at the N. E, parsonage by several members of his con sregatIon. By clever schemlng, the doc tor was sent out on apparent business and upon his return h'me found the honS' filled with guests. The OcaslOn was th, anniversary of his fOrtv-nlnth birthday. Dr. Gordon received some handsome and useful birthday presents. The inyolun- tary host and hostess served the guests with appropriate refreshments. Those present were: Mesdames. Sengfelder, Luke, Short. Fife, |. H. Moore. B. Moore, Royal and L. Gordon; Messrs. Royal. Auben amp Luke and the Misses, Eths Luke. Helene Moore, Kathleen and Jessl Gordon.
 The ladies' auxiliary of the '. N. C. A met at the residence of Mrs. Sehlblede Sa, urtav afternoon and arranged for the an nual meeting which Is to be held on Wed neSdav of next week. They will meet al the home of Mrs. Sehlbrede at o'clock. All members of the auxiliary and ladles interested In thls movement are requested to meet with them. Officers for the com Ing year will be elected at that time,
 Plans for future work were discussed md among other things under cOntempla tion is a Martha Washington supper to be given on the 22n1 of February.
 Mrs. F. N. Woodruff entertained the Ladies' Aid Society and several friends Of he organization at her home Friday after noon. Sewing was the chief occupation of the hour. Light refreshments were served. Those present were Mesdames Harrison, Sehlbrede, Henton Keller, Sny- ter, Hillery. Whiting, Allen, King, Peo- ,les, Hooker. Green, Mrs. Will Green, N. d. Fold, Bailey. HeaeOck, cortes Ford, Pearte, Woodruff; Misses. Case and Whiting, and the Rev. Mr. Harrison.
 Mrs. F. H. Whiting gave pleasant lit- tle entertainment at her home "Wednesday evening to members of her bible class and few other friend. She was assisted bv Miss Whiting. Games and refreshments were the order of tho evening. Those en- tlined were: Dr. and Mrs. Lamont Cor don Mrs. Hitchcock, Mrs. CorteS Ford, Miss Lewis, Miss Henton. Rev. Harrison, Messrs. Tlehner, Zinean, Williams, John son. Draper, Reid, Patterson, Klnnrv. King and Masters. Herbert and Robert Whiting,
 A half hundred couples 6f the more than tso persons who attended the successful production of "PlnafOre" Friday evening remain to enjoy the social dance that was announced to follow the performance. The music was furnished by Dr. Keller's or chestra, and those who were there unanl' m uslv sgree that there never was such music before. Until after one o'clock the stately waltz and more lively steps dlssl- plted dull care.
 The Current Event club was entertained Friday afternoon by Mrs. Judge Turner. Mrs. Dr. Bailey and Mrs. Mayer, new members. were present for the first time. Holmes was the author discussed. The club will meet with Mrs. Woodruff this week and will study George Elliott.
 
 Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cheney, who are in Seattle guests at the Ralnlef-Grand hotel, are expected to leave tor SkagwaY as soon as the weather moderateS. Mr. Cheney has been absent from the city visiting rel ltives and friends at Boston and touring the country for several months.
 Mr.and Mrs. G.H. MeHeaney entertained a few friends at a card party at their resi- denee at the corner of First avenue and Main street. Refreshments were served and dellgetful evening spent.
 pr. Esther C. Pohl. of Portland.who ar rived during the week to visit her mother. Mrs. Clavson, and her brothers, will re- turn carly this week to resume her practice of medicine.
 Mrs. J. P. Rogers and family and her slst T, Miss Ella erodIe, arrived during the week. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers will soon occupy their fine residence. being built on S>eond avenue.
 Charles s. DeSueea returned during the week from an extended visit of several months to all principal cities on the coast. He will soon leave over the lee for Nome.
 
 One of tEe principal society attractions scheduled to take place In the future is tie Company A ball. which will occur one week from tomorrow night.
 
 F. H. Vlnlng, formerly Skagway mer-