The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-12

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 What was undoubtedly the swellest and most artistic function ever given by the Century club was that Of last Monday evening The scene was one of clever and brilliant animation It seemed as ii the iairest of Skagway's many pretty women were there and each in an unnten,ional w-y vied with inc other in modest but dainty and alurinR toilets
 lt was rather late before the first hop was announced but from then on until midnight the trip of feet in merry gliding to delightful music could be heard on the we'll polished floor. while in the balcony the shuttle of cards went quietly on.
 Many visitors were present and many of the members who have here. toiore absented themselves mingled in the gay and happy throng As before intimaied the ladies appeared to ex. cellent advantage The gentlemen in their sombre black made a contrast very pleasing and harmonious.
 About ! o'clock the tired dancers were given a short spell for recupera- ton and Mrs Dosch and Mrs. Hart man served a rare and dainty luncheon of ice cream. cake and coffee m the balcony. During this time many en- ioyable tete-a-tetes were had and the younger members together with the older ones chatted over the evenings merriment and gossiped their harmless thoughts one to another
 As each evenings amusement draws to close the time for the next di- version is eagerly looked forward to- seven long days away. Each affair becomes rarer and each member rather thinks of anything else than that soon this must end-ior it will soon be time for the annual outings and pie nics, an thoroughly enjoyable. but the breach between indoor and outdoor pastimes seems great One thing that makes the socials SO popular is 'he eonviviality that reigns between mem- bers and visitors.
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 Mir and Mrs. John Flynn who left on ,he Dolphin were given a farewell re. ception at the residence of T. A. Short. hill on Broadway street yesterday. lt vas arranged by members oithe Bap- tist church and the Union Sunday school, in both of which Mrs Flyyn was an ardent worker.
 The time up Co the departure of the boat which was to take them away was spent in pleasant conversation. Re. ireshment were served Just before the final leave taking Rev. Clevenger on behalf of the church presened the guest with a brooch studded with large nugget The speaker made a gery appropriate speech. feelingly all uding to the pain which the departure of Mr. and Mrs. Flynn caused all The teachers of the Sunday school of whom Mrs. Flynn has long been one. remembered her with a beautiful souv- enir spoon bearing suggestive Alaska engravings. Rev Coyington in neat talk made the presentation.
 Those present were Mesdames Min tie. Will II. Moore. Gdilbault, Porter Coyington. Hartman. Hillery, Sehl- brede. Luke: the Misses Case and Caswcll. Rev Clevinger Covington he Messrs. Flynn. Paulsell and Short. nil. and Ella Hartman and Ethel Luke and Masters Luke and Hartman.
 Mir and Mrs. Flynn are pioneers of Skagway. having come here in August 1897 They have a very large circle of friends who very much regret their de- oarture. They will reside in Tacoma Wash
 The theatrical performance was glad. y availed of by society people as a change from what has been the attrac- tions of the past They were very we'll represented m the large audience and manifested keen delight in the produc- tions. These entertainments will prove a great source of pleasure to this class and will be surely largely at- tended by members of it. It is under stood that productions of this class will be given regularly and that the pro- gram will be of the same high order as that rendered at the initial perform ance,
 The ladies' aid society of the Meth odist church did not meet last week. They have been rather actively engag ed in their work for a long time and have concluded to enjoy a brief rest. before taking up the execution of sev- cral plans which they have been mak. ing for the advancement of the cause The next meeting will occur one week from the coming Wednesday. lt will be held at the residence of Mrs. Sher- py on Sixth avenue
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 Despite the good weather and out side attractionsinterest in Elkdom con tinues unabated. The meeting last Thursday evening was largely attended and the business transacted with zeal which evinced very creditable de- sire on the part of the attendants to maintain the lodge at its present high stage of efficiency Albert Reinhardt was initiated into the mysteries.
 
 Mrs. John Kalem, wife of the whole. sale merchant. is viSiting in Seattle. She will return in abc-' three weeks.
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