The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-06-23

The Camera Club was the chief soc cial power last week, and beyond its doings there is precious little to record on thc subject oi gaycty. There were, it is true. a few outings and two DO three boating parties were given. But they were of tho utmost iniormaiity and could not be considered as conuug within the puryiew of a social column. They were simply arranged on thc spur of the moment, and while pleas urablc events Co those participating. they did not figure as society. n'r were they intended as such
 This week there will be a dance or two and some picuics and the hcnds will continue to do business at the old, stand. So there is better prospects of cnliycnmcnt than has been prevalent during thc immediate past Two events which were scheduled for last week will be given lt is quite probable a couple oi weddings will occur shortly
 One advantage dcrivablc from thc prcscntincrtia is that the members oi the smart set are rccupcrlting from the strain oi the cNacting duties oi the past. They. however. are not idle Plans for the iall festivities are being laid and from what has already been decided upon it is sure Skagway soc cicty thi, autumn and winter will con. tain some unique features which have not before been introduced here and which are certain Co be very attractive.
 
 Last Friday evening was notable one for the Camera Club and the snap Shottcrs had one of the best times of the season. notwithstanding that the weather did not admit of the fulfill. mcnt of the program aS arranged. The club room wa, filled m the early evening. all present being enthusiastic taking pictures at midnight Some time was spent there m a very accep. able enjoyment. games and social cCn- verse being the instruments. They then went Co the gymnasium, where they were treated to an excellent pro. gram oi athclctics. Two male basket ball teams gave am exhibition game which was very much enjoyed and then a surprise came. \ team of ladies cap taned by Miss Forsythc challenged any five gentlemen to a contest The men accepted thc batter and Slcctcd a team. One of thc prctticst gamcs oi thc year resulted The gents won by a narrow margin of one, after a very spirited and hard fought battle The vauqui,h,d however. went down Co defeat with the satisfaction that they had played much thc more scientific game.
 Shortly after midnight the time set for taking m thc towu the weather was SO iorbiddng that this part of the program was abolished Just prior Co di,banding. a delicious lunch of straw berries and cream with cakes and mac caroous. m abundant quantities. was enjoyed The participants were then grouped and photographed by flash light
 Those members taking part in the pleasures oi thc evening were; The Mcsdames Mcclellan Hillcry Bartell, Newest. Win II. Clayson. Mead. Ruud. Gil. Hurtz. Pope and Barley and the Misses McCarroll. For,yihc. dc Gruytcr. Hcrrick, Anna Clayson, Lottic ClaySon. Case, Lyndahl; the Mcs,rs Hall Kern, Case. Lee, Ka. rasck. Reid Blanchard. Forrest. Dow. ming. Coyington. Draper, Britt Shook, Harrison and Dicrs.
 Tkc guests were: The Misses Gray. Elizabeth Gray Hollis. all of Caliior- mia, Mrs. Tucker. of Seattle. and the Misses May Case and Donahue, Cas- we'll Graham. Patterson. DrauNt and McSdamcs Harrison, Jacobs, Coving