The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-05-19

IA ;sss.=S: sslyss=..S' aE1' he have been who could not enter into the joys of the occasion. The hall was brilliantly lighted, the floor was in splendid condition, the music was fine and there was many of the clubs best dancers present The very most was made of this happy combination and pleasure was sustained until late hour. Although a falling of in attend ance. owing Co the warm weather com ing was expected by some Of the mem bers they have been happily disap- pointed. for the attendance upon the weekly hops continues to be above par and Monday night was no exception. There was a large and happy crowd there and they most thoroughly en- joyed themselves. The customary de- licious spread was had late in the eve ming. The supper comprised many toothsome viands served m the usual tasty style
 Those who were not SO fascinated with the alluring dance found pleasure in cards. Many participated in this engaging paStime.
 In the afternoon the literary feat urcs. which are an important part oi the clubs work, were given.
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 The distinctive social season Of the Y. NJ. C. A. closed Wednesday evening with grand banquet at which covers were laid for about sixty persons The banquet table wa, arranged in the veg citation style. Pottcd flowers and or lamentations adorned it. The lamps were equipped with beautifully covered shade, which gave a tingc oi mellow ness to the surroundings which was exquisite The menu consisted oi Sev- cral courses and everything was pre- pared to the delight of the cpicurc lt was one of the most palatablc spreads and contributed no small measure Co | the ioy and success of the occasion. | Dr. NJ. F. Hall filled the difficult place of toaStmaScr very clcvcrly. | When things began to lag the least bit of sparkling wit which seemed ever ready from him set the electric current oi good feeling coursing througou' everybody anew.
 The responses Co an of the toaSts were happy and instructive m their make up. for while the evening was one of felicity the serious side oi lie was not entirely omitted by the speakers. Gems of truth adorned the remarks ol each but they were accompanied by tha, cilervesccnt wit and hmpld humoI as was required which is SO essential at banquet
 The menu was as follows:
 Shrimp Salad. au MayouaiSe.
 Minced Clans. Creamcd.
 Whale. a Ia Miniature.
 Roast Turkey with Jelly 1 Boiled Tongue.
 Sugar Cured Ham.
 Potatoc Commc il Faut
 Green Peas Homc)
 Naccaroni and Cheese.
 Stringcd Bcans-Radishcs
 Petite piclcs Refine Olives
 Assorted Fruit.
 Mixed Nuts. RaisinS.
 Pineapple Sherbct
 Assorted Cake. | Cheese Waters Cafe Nor
 Viola Tout
 The toasts were;
 Good DipgingS ........Rev. llcNingei Cbcchacos ............E \. Friend Selection ..............Malc Quartc' Sourdourhs .........C A. SchlhrcdC St,mpedcs ..............H. A. HaucI
 Male Quartet Rich Claims ..........Rcv Coviugtor The Cleanup ..............N. \. Ncl' Excellent music was furnished by th' association orchestra composed o | NcssrS Wall. Stokes Shocmakc and Swadlng and Miss Flossic Root and the following gentlemen as a quartet NcssrS. \. C. Blanchard. w. c. Blanchard. J. Forest, R. w. Taylor.
 ssst | The semi-monthly meeting of the Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society was held on Friday afternoon at the home oi Mrs. ?. W. Snyder and was largely l attended Those present were: Mes danes Schlbrcde. Pinnco. Root Brack cu. Rcinhardt. King Pcarce. Gill. Me | Lcllan. Clayson. McCaskcll McGec Raincs. Harradcn. Gcrowc, Matlock | Stcarns. Guthrie. Ford. Green Clay son. and the Misses Ema Schlbrcdc I Maymc Snyder and Mabel Pierce, Mrs Schlbredc as president, and Mrs Pin. nco as secretary. rendered their rcSig. nations. These ladies will be sadly missed by church workers m Skagway
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 Tad Hillery entertained a few Q. his young friends at his home on sec ond avenue and Main streets last eve ming. The evening was devoted t1 ,he playing of games from which great | deal of pleasure and recreation was derived About midnight the guests were served with delicate refreshments.
 
 The ladies' guild of the Episcopal church were entertained by Mrs. Geo IE. Howard. on Thursday afternoon. They will meet at Mrs (. Halls thi, week
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 Invitations are out for the celebration of the twcnty-6ith anniversary ot the marriage of Mir. and Mrs Geo. F. | Howard Co be held at Masonic hall next Tuesday evening.