The morning call., 1890-11-09

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Notes.
The San Francisco Opera Company, which
delighted every enc with their presentation
of the Doctor of Alcantara," at recent
meeting of the Western Addition Club, has
patience" in preparation. 1t will be pre-
scented in few weeks, probably at the
Bijou Theater. for the benefit Of the Chill
drer's Hospital.
The members of the San Francisco Verein
will give an interesting entertainment in
their club-Tooms on Saturday evening. No
vember 22d. An operetta entitled 1.-The
Feast of the SUM- will be presented with
appropriate scenery. beautiful costumes and
every necessary accessory.
The Oficers-elect of the Catholic Ladies
Aid s, ciety, No. .. were duly installed by
the Grand President, Mrs. NJ. Deane, al
their hall, corner Eighteenth and Shotwen
streets, Monday evening. November 8. The
installed officers are: Mrs c. S. Code,
President; Mrs. A. B. Mcguire, Senior
Vice President; Miss A. Martin, Junior
ce-President; Miss NJ. Donahue, Treas
urer; Miss l.. Hopkins, Financial Secre-
taTy; Miss j. Comfy, Recording Secretary
Miss &. Lynch, Corresponding Secretary
Mrs. II. Molloy, Marshall Miss Nj. Rear
dor. Guard.
Tie fete to be given fer the benefit Of the
Old Ladies' Home, the Maria Kip Orr han
age and the St Luke'S Hospital will COM
mence tomorrow evening at Irving Hall.
An entertainment of high merit will be
given ea,h evening and an excellent lunch
served every day during the week. The
affair will be interesting in every particular
and will be worthy of generous patronage.
Mrs. Charles W. Hathaway gave pleasant
party last evening IN honor OF Mr.. Henry Il.
Foore, the young Philadelphia artist
Miss Leila Ellis entertained Mrs. LIE
Moyne at breakfast last Sunday.
The Society for Christian Work, connected
with the First Unitarian Church, will hold a
fair and two evening entertainments in the
parlOrs of the church, corner of Geary and
Franklin streets, on November 10th and
21st.
The Furniture-workers' Union, No 10,
will give their sixth anniversary bail at leu
tonia Hall, this evening.
DR.. and Mrs. j. c. Tucker recently gave a
dinner in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. Shaw of
London, Eng, who are visiting the Coast.
Among those present were: Mr.. and Mrs:
Shaw, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Miller, MIR. and
Mrs. Jones, Commodore and Mrs. Harrison,
Mr.. and Mrs. McNear and Mr.. and Mrs. C.
U. q. Miller.
Mrs. John W. Mackay still holds high
court abroad, and is one of the recognized
leaders of society in London. She inaugur-
aIed the autumn season in the American
colony there last week by a reception given
in honor of her father, Colonel Daniel Hun
gerfOrd.
The Refs Kettledrum.
Mr.. and Mrs. John ON. Refs gave de-
lightful reception yesterday afternoon at
their residence at the southwest corner of
Polk and Eddy streets. From o'clock IN
Ill there was a constant stream of callers,
who were charmingly entertained, so much
SO that the matinee reception was uncon-
scionably prolonged and eventually resolved
itsrlf into the pleasantest of soireeS dan
santes.
The hostess was assisted in receiving by
her sisters, the Misses Brooks, and by Miss
c. Gwin. Miss E. Goad, Miss NJ. Wallace,
Miss j. Sanderson, Miss NJ. Kittle, Miss NJ.
Scott of v ihingtun, ID. C., Miss Eyre,
Miss J. bowie, Miss B. Bowie, Miss NJ.
Friedla' der, Miss V. Thornton and Miss 3.
Garher of Oakland.
This is the first time that Mrs. Refs has
received IN her own house, and as charm
ing and graceful entertainer the Inaugural
on OF her hospitality Is notable event of
tle closing autumn season. III the ar
rangeme were perfect. The spacious
apartments were one series Of sweet-scented
CONSTITUENCIES, with palms and flowers in
Just sufficient proius0n to fill the eye with
delight. The rose of japan was repre-
sented by some of its most charming varie-
ties, while spears of gladiolus lent another
warm glow OF color against the dark sheen
Of emerald leaves.
An orchestra was hidden away some
where, and discoursed some exquisite music
that was much commented on. The service
of oysters. salads, dainty Gates and an in
fnty Of other good things, with the ever
welcome cup OF tea" was deity man.
aged, and altogether the reception was a
memorable success.
Musicale on Pine Street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Dixon gave an en-
joyable musicale last Thursday evening at
their home chi Pine street. Vocal add in
strumental music was the order of the even
ing, ana the following selections were rem
dered: Duet Dying Poet" (GottschaIk),
Mrs b. NJ. Rudy and Miss Eva Banks; yo,
cal solo, In Old Madrid" George Evans
The Forge in the Forest (Michaelis), Pro-
fessor Wilton; 'Stephanie Gavotte," Albert
Dalton; vocal solo, Kathleen Mavour-
neen," Miss Geiz; Hunting Song" Miss
Eva Davis; "Valse Brilliante' (Op. 40, Lys-
Night" Miss Eva Banks; ATTACK Galop''
(Op. 81, Kickoff, George Vail; "Africaine'
Meyer beer, Mrs. Il. NJ. Rudy. AT the con-
ciusiOn Of the musical programme supper
was served. The guests numbered forty.
An Afternoons Outing.
On Saturday at noon the Government
steamer Mcdowell left her wharf at WASH
ington street with party of young people
bent on having a pleasure ride and an after
noon strolling on Angel Island. The party
were the guests of Miss !. NJ. Clayton OF
Buchanan street, and on arrival at the
island they set out for general survey.
The entire circuit was made on foot, all the
highest points being visited and afterward
the beach south Of the landing, the beauty
of the Golden Gate in the light Of setting
sun being fully appreciated.
The return TO the city was made at Z
o'clock, aud all voted Miss Clayton a royal
hostess.
The party consisted of: Messrs. T. j.
Spencer, w. NJ. Levensaler, A. X. Waters,
and Ii. Waters and Miss l. NJ. Clayton, Mis-:
). h. MISSY and the Misses NJ. Z. and +. l..
Wise. Mrs. NJ. l. Thorne chaperoned the
party.
The Mahoney- Brougham Wedding.
Last Tuesday morning st. Francis Church
was the scene of a pretty wedding, uniting
Miss Belle Brougham, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. John BiouRham, and Mr.. John j. Ma
honey, prosperous young druggist of this
city.
A large number of friends were present
when the bridal party entered. The ushers
were MIR. n. Smyth and Mr.. ii. Driscoll. Miss
Maggie Brousham was maid of honor and
the best man to the groom was Mr.. John
Brouglam The bride. on the arm of her
father, entered last, meeting the groom, who
had tTaversed side aisle with his mother
and best man, before the altar, where the
two were maze one by Father harrington
An elaborate wedding breakfast was
afterward enjoyed at the home Of the brides
father, 3l2 Green street, and after appro-
Pirate rejoicings the happy pair left on the