The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-02-20
Society Events
Of Past Week

tivities of the first few days and
society continues to find much |
pleasure in the Indulgence of in
formal gatherings and in the quiet
ude of the home life.
st. Valentines day, coming the
first of the week, the season of love
tokens and good wishes. received
its share of attention, and although
the celebrations of the day were
not made large or formal, they
were fully enjoyed by the maids,
matrons, clubs and colleges who
Joined in the festivities. Doubtless
when the season Of sacrifice is over
society will burst forth from the
spell of silence with one great
round of gaities, but until then it
will content itself with number of
charming informal affairs as those
In spite of the fact that the major
ity of the events have been rather
informal. this weeks calendar has
noted at least two or three decid-
eddy fashionable affairs.
The first occurred Tuesday even
ing, when the Mendelssohn club,
one of the most exclusive musical
organizations Of the city, made it's
initial bow to Spokane musical cir
cles. The Hall of the Doges, where
the affair was given, was most
beautifully decorated for the occa-
sion and about the hall were placed
tea tables, where the guests in
groups seated themselves while
listening to the program.
The Mendelssohn club is a new
musical organization under the d.
rection of H. w. Newton, and the
first appearance of the club before
the public was so favorably re-
ceived that there isn't doubt but
that 1t will be ranked among the
foremost societies of the city.
The second large event of the
week and )ne which demanded
much attention from the fashion
able set of the city was the mus
icale given Thursday afternoon by
Mrs. Sylvester Heath and Mrs. Will
liam L. McCrea when they enter
tanned at the Hall of the Doges.
Daffodis and various other cut
flowers blended with green foliage
and frightened the hall where the
300 guests assembled during the
afternoon to listen to the rare mus
zeal program which had been ar
ranged for the occasion.
The hostesses were assisted in
receiving by number of the prom
inent ladies of the society set.
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Two more delightful affairs were
added to this weeks social whirl
when, complimentary to number
of Spokane matrons, who have re-
Gently located in the city, Mrs. Rob-
ert E. Strahorn entertained at a.
series of card parties at the beauti-
full Strahorn residence, 1926 First
avenue
Mrs. Strahorn is one of the most
hospitable hostesses among the
elite of the city and her affairs of
this week added much to the charm
of the calendar. The first party oc-
CURED on Wednesday afternoon
and about As guests spent the hours
ut whist. The second social after
noon was given Friday and the
guests were entertained in much
the same manner.
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Mrs. Byron e. Sharp was hostess
Monday afternoon when .compli-
mentary to an eastern guest, Mrs.
Marie of New York city. she enter
tanned at a luncheon at her home
on Eleventh avenue.
A color note of red. suggestive Of
st. Valentine day, carried out with
red hearts, cupids and cut flowers,
added much to the brilliancy of the
rooms of the residence and the
lunch tables.
Following the luncheon. nine
tables were arranged for whist, and
the guests enjoyed several hours at
cards.
Mrs. Marie is spending some
time In the city as the house guest
OF her sister, Mrs. Vi. T. Irwin, at
the Irwin home, 1905 Ninth avenue,
and a number of affairs will prob
ably be given In her honor within
the next few weeks.
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Bridge furnished the entertain
ulent Monday for the guests who
ware received Informally by Mrs.
g. A. Wendler at her home, 81S
Lincoln place. on that day. Pre-
reeding the hours at cards lunch
con was served and covers were
placed for IL guests.
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Music seems 10 have taken the
01nNa m n number Of Ofher feafureg
Mrs. c. n. CassiIl received the
inemhers of the Athenaeum club
ncodny NJ her new and beautiful
16ence on Elesenth avenue and
street, when they devoted one
= TIE study OF Russian music.
nnn6i0n was one of the special |
1Inm of the year and every |
&f several guests.
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