The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-05-04
Society

splendid singing of N. Dc Fon1eialne $ 'Obsternation. l" Francis X. A. Eble's recitation of the Death of Benedict Ar noldn was a fine display of hIstrlonle tal- ent and by far the bes, effort thls talented young gentleman has made In SklEWav' Miss PsabOdv's singing of Little Boy Blue" caused the audience to make great effort for an encore, but the sweet singer failed to respond. But little Miss Hazel Peterson's songs, Hello, Centrall GiNe Me Heaven" and "The Tie that Binds ' written by C. H. Harris, of New York; illustrated by tho magic pictures cast upon the gieat screen thrown atrOss the stage, clapped the climax. Thess wonderful pie lures were life sized and were so quickly chlnged to meet every phase Of the sing lne, making the whole sl realistic that the audience were spellbound. The poses plastlque were wonderful and indsserio- able. They were both welrd and beaLtl- ful, and were wonderful h thelr showing of the possibilities of art and science com blned.
 Mr. and Mrs. Peekham and son will, under the auspices of the Elks on Monday, May I2, give an entertainment such as has been presented to an Alaskan audience. It will Include not O " the poses and the pictures, but music, songs, dancing and hlstronle selections.
 The special committee of Elks wives consisting of Mssdames Tanner, Barley and Snyder, deserves much Ledt for the success of the entertainment.
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 At the meeting of the Camera Club on Friday evening action was taken changing the monthly dues from go cents to ST, to provide larger fund fur putting the rooms In first class shape for the summers work. The change meets with general approval of the 'flendS,n who desire to have everything of the very best h their rooms. A committee of five was appoint cd to arrange for the annual banquet O the club, which lt was decided should be given on the evening of Nav I6. This will surpaSs anything of like character ever undertaken by the club. The dark room and printing room will be ln working order h a few days, and there will soon be nothing lacking to make the rooms the de- l'ght of every amateur. At the annual b niu.t lt will be decided when and where the t st outing of the season will be given.
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 The Lldles' Guild of St. SaviOurs church, were entertained at the beautiful home Q. Mrs. Elias Ruud, Thursday after noon. There was much business of im port nee r nsictsd and grelt in;erest was manifested by the lAdes, nc rly all Of whom were ?reSsnt, After the business session the ch rming hostess served delie' iouS refreshments to her guests, and the delights q the afternoon were enhanced bv mus nj spirited conversation, There Is committee of entertainment that Is at work up n a dramatic performance. Ms. H. B Rlnnalls Is chairman of the eommit- tee.
 Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Cocker csle rated the second anniversary of thelr wedding day, Thursdlv evening. at their home at State street and Twsnty-Secord avenue. The numerous guests were entertained with music, both vocal and lnSirum.ntsl, and recltatlons. Specially worthy of mention were the pefOmInces of the Misses Feero and the plano recitals by Miss Becker, Ms. Crocker and Mr. Farm er Refreshments were served at mld- night.
 Tuesday evening the Christian Eadeavor tendered a farewell reception to MT. Fal- coner at Mrs. HlllerY's The house was crowded with guests and very pleasant evening was passed. Mr. Faleoner Is going to Kluekwan to do missionary work among the Chileats.
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 Al the Catholic church, at Io:3o this morning, Mr. John Wash will be married to Miss Ida Dumas. The wedding reeep- llon will occur In the afternoon at the resi- denee of Mrs. Phil Ksatn, on Seventh av- enue near Main street, between and 5 o'clock.
 Monday evening there was a very pleas ant dancing party at the Fifth Avenue given by Miss Burke In htnor of Mes danes Prlngle and MelOtte, of White Horse. Dr. Keller furnished the mus'e and Miss Burke spread a delicious repast. sssss
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