The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-06-03
.SO.CIETY

| Rev. and Mrs. Edward Torrey
Ford will give a reception to the
members and congregation OF the
First Congregational church to-
morrow afternoon and evening at
their residence, I'll North ]
street. The affair will be informal
and no regular invitations have
been issued. All persons interested
In the church are invited to be
present.
Although no itemized statement
has been made as yet, it is believed
that the Kirmess proceeds will ex-
lceed $4,000. A meeting was held
yesterday afternoon and several
reports were read, showing that
spite the huge expense of its pre-
Isentation. An itemized account of
the process is being prepared, and
will be a great surprise to those
who know the actual expense of
the undertaking, it is is assured.
The women extend their sincere
thanks to the local firms and COM
panies that assisted them.
Tacoma Hive No. 4, Ladies of
the Maccabees, meet in regular re-
view tomorrow evening. Among
other matters to be discussed is the
looming reception for Supreme
Commander Lillian M. Hollister
and other notable guests who will
be in the city during the summer.
An entertainment will be given
this evening by Mount Tacoma
Lodge No. 1888, M. B. A., for
membe rs of the order and friends.
An interesting event is being plan
ned by the committee in charge,
composed of Mesdames Plummer,
Thorn and Fem, and Messrs. Hall
and Doty. A general invitation is
extended.
> Annie Wright seminary will
hold its annual exhibition of
drawing and painting, in the
Ischool gymnasium Saturday. The
exhibit will cover the class work
for the year in craft work, water
color, charcoal drawing, stenciling,
bookbinding, leather work, book
lets and candle shades.
A wedding announced for Thurs
day, June 10, will be that of Miss
Anna Douglass Cliff to Clifton J.
Hicks. the ceremony to occur at
the brides home, 1915 North
Seventh street. Only a few rela-
tives and intimate friends will be
present.
Mrs. Mae Mcclellan will receive
at her home from 2 to 5 in honor
of her sister, Miss Jessie Butip,
who will be June Bride.
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The girls of the Y. w. G. A. will
give garden party in the associa-
ton rooms, on G street, tomorrow
might, complimentary to their
friends, ladies and gentlemen. The
guest of honor for the evening
Twill be Miss Annie Reynolds,
worlds secretary for the Y. w. G.
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The Queen Esther circle, of
Mason. Methodist church, has ar
ranged an entertainment to be
given at the church tomorrow
evening. Miss Lois Bell, just re-
turned from her studies in Boston,
will be reader for the evening, and
music will be furnished by Prof.
Zollman.
Miss Edna Irene Avery of Ia
coma, was graduated yesterday
from Columbia university, New
York, where she has taken a spe-
cial course in domestic science and
art. Miss Avery was formerly con-
Injected with the Tacoma schools,
and will join the domestic science
department of the public schools
next semester.
One of the most suspicious
events of the season Is promised
in the opening party of the Lake
side club, to be held at the club
house on American lake tomorrow
evening. More than $50 invitations
have been issued. and a number of
Especial attractions have been pre-
Ipared to make the evening a men,
Iorable one. Dancing will be the
principal feature, although sew
teral of the members intend spend
ling the evening boating. Elabor-
late decorations are being prepared
for the interior of the club house.
Harry Manley is chairman of the
house committee.
The Annie Wright seminary
girls will present dainty Japanese
operetta Monday evening, in. con-
|nection with the annual June re-
cital. The operetta, which was
written by King Proctor, is named
Princess Chrysanthemum" and is
Respondent in fanciful Japanese
costumes, fantastic dances and
Iuniue songs.
Miss Gertrude Marion RoIIeston
will give a piano recital tomorrow
evening at Mason library of Whit
worth college. Miss Rolleston has