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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1921
Page
11
Seattle society circles gathered for announcements of engagements and weddings including Bonnie Bell and Monte Reid Coleman, with teas at Mrs Bell’s home and at the Fine Arts club.The scene featured callers, dainty favors, and a program of musical entertainment by local artists.
The Wellesley club rummage sale recently realized 300 dollars for the endowment fund. Mrs. Frederick MH White, Mrs. Arthur Hallam and Mrs. W. A. Brown are credited with the sale's success. The article also lists upcoming guild hosts for the Little Tea Shop and details of a Morning Musicale by the Musical Art Society to benefit the Seattle Symphony Orchestra.
The Woman's Century club plans a bridge and musical tea for the building fund on Monday March 28 at 2 o'clock at the Yacht club. General committees include Mrs George D Schofield, Mrs J B Hill and Miss Blanche Reed with subcommittees for reception tickets refreshments prizes decorations entertainment and general arrangements chaired by various members. Tickets available from chairwoman Mrs BE W Campbell or any committee member.
The Seattle Business and Professional Women's Club plans a March 15 meeting with Miss Pearl Orner guiding a current events round table. Mr Kerr praises women's rising role in business and professions and urges support for Northwest products, local industries like fishing and lumber, and homegrown goods to boost employment and the Port of Seattle.
Personal notes list several travelers and guests in the city including Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Bemis en route to Boston, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Parieh and Gloria heading southward, and Mrs. B. W. Purdy visiting with Carl Mallard family. Others recover from surgery at Providence hospital while several out of town visitors plan stays or returns.
Dr. Edwards claims Olive Tablets provide quick relief from constipation without calomel. The tablets are a vegetable laxative that promotes normal bowel and liver action with no griping, taken at bedtime for better mornings.
Fort Worden social life features elaborate dinners and teas hosted by officers including Colonel John L Bayden and Colonel Charles Albert Philips. Guests span U S Army and Navy officers at Fort Worden Fort Lawton Fort Casey Fort Flagler with auctions auctions and dance party scenes plus New York visitors and houseguest arrangements noted.
A scattered calendar lists social gatherings and weddings through March 30. Entries include receptions for Colonel Otto Meyer U & A, a dancing party for Miss Tyrone Whitney, and the marriage of Miss Agnes May Yadden to Dr Will G Croaby at the Hotel Washington. Additional events feature lectures, card parties, and club dances across various homes and venues.
Community groups across Seattle announce March 14 meetings at varied venues from the Hebrew Benevolent Society to the Bong Leaders association. Programs include musical numbers, talks on school and moral topics, social hours, and youth and women’s circle activities.
An Art Batik exhibition opens Monday at the Fine Arts building near University Street featuring Batik Studio crafts. Visitors will see wax and dye cloth techniques used for drapes, sashes, and interior decorations. The exhibit traces Batik from Java’s ancient crafts to Dutch colonial influence and notes its evolving individuality among makers.
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