The daily morning Alaskan., 1902-03-02
Society

Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Gantv and enjoyed an afternoon with Klpllng. The works of England's great contemporary llterateur were reviewed In many of thelr varied phases. Responses to roll call were made with quotations from his works.
 The following program was then rend- cred:
 Biography .......... ....Mrs. RunnaliS Recitation. .............. Legend Of EvlP'
 Francis Root. keading, ......".........T Tommy AtklnS
 Mrs. H. N. Lav.
 An error In the fourth demenslon."
 Mrs. Van Cleve.
 Resume of....... "The Light that Failed"
 Mrs. W. E. Root.
 Klplng as a writer. ..... Miss Forsythe Recitation "Bobs". Jeanette DeGruvter. Song, ................"T ."The ReeessIonsl"
 Mrs, N. B. Harrison.
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 Thlrty-tour ladies and gentlemen, friends of Miss Annie Clavson, made rendezvous at the experiments of Miss Florence Root, on Broadway, and proceeded to surprise that popular young lady, who had In the meantime been invelgled into a game of cards with members of her family, In order that the surprise might be complete. A delightful evening was passed. Among the other enjoyable features of the occasion was an lmpromptu musicale, ln.whleh Miss Peterson and Florence Root cortrl- buted musical selections, and solos were sung by Miss Lottle Clavson and Messrs. Blanchard and Frank Peterson. Miss Clavson's gentlemen friends presented her with beautiful ehafng dish and jewel easket, and the ladies' memento of the oe- caslon was a pretty samovar or So'elock tea. Several beautiful presents were also made by members of Miss Clavson's fam ilv. A delicious lunch of sandwiches, cake, Ice cream, elaret punch and coffee was served.
 Mrs. Robert R. Jennings tea at her ap- psrtments at the Pullen house to the Ladies Guild of St. SavloWs and their guests, Thursday afternoon, was one of the pleasantest church functions of the week. The ladies of St. Saviours were nearly all present and gowned In radiant afternoon costumes to receive their visitors. The tea was brewed by the fair hostess, exactly as lt should be to satisfy the most cultivated taste and after the dainty cups had been passed the subtle beverlge h. splred the ladies to easy and pleasant eon- versation and the afternoon sped rapidly away.
 The Ladies AuxllIerv of the White Pass Employes Club are spending very enjoy able Fridays at the club which Is exclu- slvelv given to them for the day and evening. Last Friday a number of the ladies took their lunch and spent the whole day In the club rooms and gvrn- naslum. On Wednesday evening. after the basket ball game the ladies will spend a social hour with the gentlemen. The ladies arc taking keen enjoyment In the pointers they are receiving on pool bil- lizards and other games.
  The next dinner entertainment given bv the Ladies Guild of St. Savlours will oc- cur at the residence of Mrs. Elias Ruud on Third avenue, It will be musicale in which the most accomplished musicians of Skagway will participate. It will be a rare treat for lovers of music and all who desire are invited to be present.
 A spirited dance was given Tuesday night at the St. Nicholas hotel In the north | end under the auspices of Clarence Olsen, George Woodworth and William Simpson. | Over SO guests were present and danced | until o'clock Saturday morning. At a collation. of pies, cakes, lemon ide, coffee and many other good things was served.
 The Knights and ladies of the Maeea- bees have virtually decided to lease Ander- sons hall. They will be the sole oeeu- pants and will furnish and equip the hall 'o that the members of the order can be at III times ready to enjoy social gatherings ,f an lmpromptu nature and contemplate passing many pleasant evenings at cards, laneing and literary exercises.
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 The Federated Magples met yesterday afternoon in the lecture room of the Baptist hurch and enjoyed very pleasant after