The morning call., 1890-12-28


ing some well-chosen remarks by the Chair
man the several previously appointed ora
tors ana poets entertained the assemblage
with selections On interesting themes.
The concluding feature was the annual
contest for an elegant gold medal, given
this year for the best essay on Napoleon
as Warrior" The contestants were
Messrs. Richard S. Knight. Francis w.
Langdon and Romulus Torrin. Although
the subject was one which has been fire.
Quenty treated and been theme for
mightier pens, it was on this occasion not
devoid of interest, and the manner of treat
ment, with a choice selection of language,
enhanced by pleasing delivery, greatly
contributed to relieve the monotony which
might have been expected from several es-
says on one subject
AT the conclusion of the contest the men,
bers and their few guests gathered around
the richly laden banquet board. and later
In the evening, after due consideration by
several judges, the medal was awarded to
medal was awarded TO Mr. Romulus TOrrin,
the presentation address being made by Mr..
Z. Horatio JesSen, the poet Of Santa Clara
College. After fitting speech by the sue
cessfui member, the society adjourned for
the year.
Another medal for an original compos-
. ton in English poetry will be given prob
ably in March, 1891.
The Scandinavian Children's Fete.
Saratoga Hall presented very fascinat-
ing appearance last evening, the occasion of
the annual Scandinavian children's Christ
mas tree, festival and ball. In the center of
the hall shot up an immense evergreen tree,
gayly bedecked with streamers, lanterns
and tpsel, while all round the balconies de-
pended strings of attractive toys that
seemed TO weigh down their cords in eager
ness for the coming distribution.
The children played about beneath in riot
Gus excitement, until they were ushered into
the Supper-room about O'Clock, when they
continued busy without much loc0motion.
Then the Christmas gifts were distributed,
the parents and friends being as much
pleased with the fun as the youngsters them
selves. Last of all the Tree was torn down
and its treasures scattered around in all the
eXuberdnce of a carnival time.
Some 800 children were thus Splendidly
entertained. and afterward the older folks
enjoyed supper and dancing 10 the music of
the Park Band to a late hour.
The Scandinavian Benevolent Society is
one OF the most tlOuriShing organizations Of
its kind in the city. 1t has membership of
nearly 400, and its managementis admittedly
wise and beneficial. At the present time it
has some $4,000 in its treasury, and this
successful and enjoyable festival probably
swelled that amount little short of $500.
Following composed the acting committees
ments-Rudolph Armstrong Rasmus b.
Nielsen, n. l.. Sykes, Andrew SteveSen, &.
Leidecker, Charles A. Anderson, A. c.
Kruger. Albert Hansen. Alfred johnson,
Armstrong, Abraham Anderson, A. C.
Freese, II. A. Thompson; Reception Com
mittee-Albert- Hansen, n. z. Holtum
Rasmus Nielsen, Knut Lundstrom. p. Oliver
Olsen, Carl Syendsen, Alfred Johnson, Emil
Nordling, c. Ledecker, John Elk, Ii. A.
manager. E. 5. Gullixson; Floor Commit
tee-Jacob- Petersen, Ferdinand c. Olsen,
Louis WeSterlund, James Okerblad, ]. A.
Armstrong, Joseph Thine, Charles FISCHER,
John Sandeen. Claus Henrickson, Charles
J. Armstrong, knut Lundstrom, Charles L.
Janson.
The Mcpherson Tin Wedding.
The handsome residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. NJ Mcpherson. at ZIG Chattanooga street,
near Twenty-third, presented a fine appear
ance on the evening of Christmas day, the
exterior being hung with lanterns and ever
greens, while in the interior the decorations
were sight to behold.
Beautiful red berries, mingled with Smlax
and evergreens, adorned the ch andellers and
walls Of tine spacious parlors, halls and din
ing-room. The occasion was the celebra-
ton of the tenth wedding anniversary of
the host and hostess, and therefore the
presence of the large number of guests
and the beautiful decorations are accounted
for. Music was furnished by Professor
Fernando. During the intervals between
dances vocal and instrumental selections
We're ably rendered by Mr.. and Mrs. Howell,
Miss Celia A. Young, Miss Bloom, Mr..
Charles Young and others. At midnight
the guests repaired to the elegant dining
room, where an hour or more was devoted
to the sumptuous repast provided for their
refreshmeDt.- This being over, dancing was
resumed and continued until An early hour.
The presents received were numerous and
costly.
The following were presents: Mr.. and
Mrs: A. M. Macpherson, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
E Young, Mr.; and Mrs. D: J. Walker, Mr..
and Mrs. J; w. Dunbar, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
Brierson, Mr.; and Mrs. J. j.. Young, Mr..
and Mrs. d. Burke, Mr. and Mrs. w. K.
Easement, Mr.. and Mrs. W. 5. Rucker, Mr..
and Mrs. E: Howell, MIR. and Mrs. F. c.
Easement Mr.. and Mrs. J.; Lee, Mr., and
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Macsorley, Mr.. and Mrs.
L. Hamburger, Miss G. Young of Boston,
Mass; Misses Ellen and Mary Easement,
Miss Celia A. Young, Miss. Mary j. Dun
lar. Miss Jennie Rucker, Misses Mamie and
Lille Prince, Misses Eta and Sarah Giles.
Misses Oracle and Annie Young, Miss May
DriscoH, Misses Mary and Laura Mcneil,
Miss Rosie Bruins, Miss Mollie Bloom.
Miss George Macpherson; Messrs. Robert
Giles 81 w: ii. Young. Andrew Mcneil, A.
". Bergin, c: +. Young, Eugene Lee, Mr..
McLennon, Walter Greenwood, John Lee
Jr, Frank Driscoll, Masters Willie Case
Inent, Frank Howell and A. W.. j. H., c.
j. and Harry Henderson Macpherson.
Y. L. i. No. Installation.
On Monday evening last, at the meeting
OF I. i. l. No. z, the officers were installed
by 6. Z. Mamie Sweeney. After installa-
ton very fine programme was rendered
one of the numbers being the presentation
of handsome gold handled umbrella, pref
THY inscribed. to Miss Kitty Burns, the
eatir ~
made by President Fanny O'Briep, in few
well-chOsen remarks, which were gracefully
responded to by the fair recipient.
Several evenings after, the officers. and
several Of their friends adjourned TO a we'll
known restaurant to- partake IF banquet
prepared at the request Of Miss Fanny
OBrlen.
/ Songs were sung and very pleasant tim e
was had. Miss Annie Smythe read an essay
on "The Necessity OF Wearing EYEGLASSES;
N, Mrs Hoffman and Mrs, Glover rendered
Mis- Mary kdddy recited what They Have
in +. 5. e. H., to the amusement of all
present; Miss Fannie O'Brien sang ''Sing,
Sweet Bird" and Nellie McNulty and Miss
Kitty Burns performed a pian0duet, accom-
After tho singing Of The Little Ones at
Home, the young ladies dispersed, having
spent very enjoyable evening.
The Morgan Silver Wedding in Oakland.
Mr.. and Mrs. t. W. Morgan, the former
City Engineer of Oakland, celebrated their
silver wedding on Christmas day, at their
residence, GIL Nineteenth street, Oakland.
Mr.. Morgan and Miss c. A. Ross were mar
ried twenty-five years ago in Santa Cruz,
afterward residing for seven years in this
city until they removed 10 Oakland. They
have hosts of friends.
In response to the invitations there was
a large gathering of relatives and friends
Of MI. and Mrs. Morgan, their son and
daughter. on this occasion. All day friends
had dropped in by twos and threes to bid
the host aud hostess the best wishes OF the
season, and at night the ample parfors were
scarcely large enough to hold the. thrOng.
Music played was. joyously danced to, and
The Old Virginia Reel " was participated
appropriately decorated with evergreens and