The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-17
WEEKS SOCIAL
SUMMARY

SOlNlNANx
Every one Is beginning to feel
a touch of spring, and, inspired by
the warmth and sunshine, their
minds are turning to the pleasures
which the summer holds in store.
While the matrons of society
have not been socially rushed since
the close of Lent they have claimed
number of delightful affairs
which have been given the past
week.
The teas, luncheons and card
parties which will follow the an
nouncements of the weddings of
this coming season promise gay
social whirl for the charming maids
and matrons, and it is expected that
the spring and summer months will
be eventful days for the young vic
tins of Master Cupid.
Mrs. N Fred Essig and Mrs. A.
G. Avery were hostesses at one of
the most elaborate affairs of the
week Monday afternoon when, at
the Moorish room of the fashion
able Hotel Spokane, they enter
tanned at a luncheon and afternoon
at cards.
Following an early luncheon the
hours were spent at bridge, tables
being arranged for 100 guests. The
rooms were beautifully decorated
with carnations and ferns.
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Mrs. Bruce Blake was honor
guest at a delightful affair given
on the same day. Miss Gladys Ham
was the mostess and proved most
charming in that capacity when she
entertained a number of friends at
her home on Seventh avenue.
The appointments were prettily
carried out with a color note of yell
low and white. Daisies were used
in profusion.
At l O'Clock covers were spread
for 35 guests. who enjoyed court
luncheon and later spent a few
hours at cards.
Miss Ham was hostess at the sec
ond of a series of affairs for Mrs.
Blake Tuesday evening. About the
same number of guests were enter
tanned as on the former occasion
and in much the same manner.
The beautiful Welch home on
Seventh avenue was the scene of
a brilliant event Monday evening
when, complimentary to Mr. and
Mrs: James WEIGH, Mrs. Frederic
Wilson and Miss Eleanor Welch
were hostesses at a dancing party.
The rooms were arranged and
beautifully decorated for the occa-
sion. Special music was furnished
/. by Nolan's orchestra. About $50
beautifully gowned women and
young men gathered at the home
and enjoyed the hospitality OF the
Welch household.
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Mrs. l.. b. Cornell received the
members of the "63" club Tuesday
afternoon at her home on Sixteenth
avenue. The club has but a few
more informal gatherings until the
close of the winter and spring
series and it is indeed making the
most of its informal afternoons.
A prettily appointed luncheon
was served at / o'clock. Whist
claimed the attention of the guests
during the remainder of the social
hours.
With all the brilliance of the
military ceremony the wedding of
Miss Emeline Agnes Sweeny and
Lieutenant Clifford Lee Corbin was
solemnized Tuesday at New York
city
Miss Sweeny was formerly a Spo-
kane girl and has hosts of friends
in this city who will wish her much
happiness.
: Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Sweeny, Mrs.
f. D. Finucane and Miss Lenora
Sweeny of Spokane We're present at
the affair, which, from the reports,
was one of the brilliant events of
the season.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Corbin will
make their home at Fort McIlenry.
Baltimore.
Fashionable society was well rem
, resented at the play, "A Night OFF. -
given Friday evening by the local
, dramatic club. The club is com,
posed of a number of society maids
and young men, who proved them
selves clever artists.
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Welch and
= Mrs. George Turner entertained AT
/ box parties, as did Mrs. Walton
Miss Mayme Jordan included in
her party a number of her friends
. who were Miss Estella O'Brien
. Miss Margaret Mclean, Mr.. r. ]
Martin. Mr. Bert Bartelson and Mr.
= Swatherin.
The wedding of Miss Mary
| Strang, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
| James Strang and Arthur Perrin
was one of the prominent events OF
the week.
| The ceremony was performed
Tuesday evening by the Rev. II. |
Rasmus mt the home of the brides
! sister. Mrs. A, d. Copeland. on
J Bryant avenue. About 60 friends
: and relatives attended the recep
ton.
= Mrs. Marie has been enjoying ar
extended visit in Spokane as the
: house guest of her sister. Mrs. II
II. Ervine. on Ninth avenue.
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Charming appointments marked
the luncheon served at 2 o'clock
, and later card tables We're arranged
T. for 62 guests. who enjoyed a few
| hours at whist.
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