The morning call., 1890-09-19

The Mechanics Pavilion was thronged last
evening, many making point OF being present
at The opening OF the fair.
Considerable expectation centers round the
debut concert TO be rendered this evening in
Oakland 10 Miss Bessie Wall, who recently re-
TUNED from Berlin. The concert, at which a
select corps Of talent will assist, takes place at
the First Presbyterian Church.
The Henriettas will give dance at Mission
Music Hall this evening.
Miss Bowie, the Misses Friedlander, Mrs.
Reid, MIR. McNab, Mr.. A. J. Bowie Jr. and
others sojOurning at Del Coronado formed a
merry surf party on Monday morning Among
those al The Zig hotel are MIR. j. de Barth
Shorb of san Gabriel and Mr. William NJ. Mckee
of this city.
The fourth open meeting ana ball of the Pa
cifc Endowment League will be held at Odd
Fellows Hall this evening.
1.-The Assembly Anniversary.
One of the most recherche semi-private affairs
OF late was the anniversary party of "The AS
sembly," given last evening at Union-square
Hall. "Tbe Assembly," an exclusive dancing
club, has thriven ever since its institution aud
its Invita- Ions are highly priced. The member
ship nclu DIES some OF The brightest business and
society men in Town.
Elaborate preparations had been made for
TINS anniversary occasion AT Union-square Hall.
Both sides OF the approaching stairway were
filled IN with exotic plants. Tie hall itself was
entirely JapaneSque-a character borne out by
the artful blending of the vivid cOlOrs dear
10 the eye OF tile artistic children OF the kadO's
kingdom. In the center OF the ceiling opened
Brobdgnaglan umbrella, Japanese IN fashion,
hung about with chains of smilaX. From II on all
sides fell drapeTieS of the lehtest blue, meeting
tie gallery rail. The balconies, again, were
draped with light pink material taught up with
square umbrella shields, painted with Oriental
scenes. Below, just outside OF The way Of The
SuTglng Tide Of dancers, swayed line OF glObu-
lar, gauZN lanterns. tuat QlQ much 10 lei-ltcQ
tie japanese asi ect.
tfHf1c sage was a mass Of exotics the face being
draped with pink. Above was suspended the
initial letter OF tie club in beautiful. floral
wreath. The company was very large and pre-
sented happy appearance In this pretty scene.
Evening dress was de rigueur, OF course; and
there were a remarkable number of bellies
present in the most charming toilets.
The customary grand march was voted down,
and to Noah Brandps Orchestra a delightful
essiOn OF wattZes and square dauces, varied
with he York and schOttische. held sway until
midnight The club has no regular committees
for these dances, and its affairs are all harmOni-
ously delegated TO the counsels OF the standing
Executive Committee. This latter comprises:
Mi. L. ID. Parrish, MI ID. B. Crane, Mr.. j. c.
NinIeTbuTn, MI. George ii. Mayors, Mr.. X. w.
Osborne, Mir. Z. ). Tucker, Mr.. Frank Pierson
and Mr.. Carl Siingheider. On these gentlemen
deyOved The labor Of the preparations aud they
are TO be cOmphmented on the successful char
acter of the meeting. Mr.. E. L. Parrish was
floor manager and his tact and bOnhomle were
never more appreciated.
Rugg.Thomas Wedd ing in East Oakland.
The wedding OF Mr. Amos q. Rugg and Miss
Louise Viola Thomas was the event Wednesday
night IN East Oakland social circles. The bride
is well known a society young lady and
prominent worker in The Brooklyn Presbyterian
Church. The groom is bright young business
man, interested in mines.
The Brooklyn Presbyterian Church seemed
like yeritable gI0tto In fliryland, so exquisite
and pTofuse were lie decorations. Long before
the bridal carriages rolled 10 The entrance the
church was crowded win friends of the con-
tgaF'ng Pa5. ana ai Ias the oTga.nist, otto
s6g eng d: ida entered 5rs LILY flower
IIes de sI DC I "a MHnt nTsse
The Misses Charlotte aud Cornella Thomas-pre-
ceded the bridal party. Miss Lille Thomas was
maid OF honor, and Miss Laura Fox, Miss May
tie Rugg were the bridesmaids. The bride,
leading upon heT fathers arm, made charm
E hE P'G wns aeSde9 '0H by Ma;.r: amps B.
Oliver, Mr.. Hiram Thomas, DR.. II. Thomas, Mr..
Frank NJ. Ward and Mr.. A. Taylor. Rev. Z. S.
Lapham was n waiting, aud made short ad-
dress on the honor of the married relation. after
ward performing the solemn service uniting the
TWO young lives IN a most Impressive manner.
brilliant reception wa. afterward held at the
home Of the BRIDES parents, in Fruitvale, the
grounds and the house having both received spe-
clal preparation A delicious repasL OF several
courses was served In spacious tent on the
lawn. / he absence OF wine was noticeable, and
all coiDcided with the views of the family that
custom was more hOnOred 10 tile breach than
the observance"
The happy pair will depart on an extended trip
In the Eastern states and will allerwaTd be at
home to their friends In Eruitvale
The presents were many and valuable, and
their display brought EXPLANATIONS OF delight
from admiricg friends Among them was gilt
deed OF house TO the bride, on Twentyfourth
avenue and East SixIeeth street, from Mir. j. Fl.
Thomas, father Of the bride; costly toilet set
from the brides mother Mrs. j. H. Thomas
ring studded with diamonds from the groom;
also null outfit FOR hunting, as Mrs Rugg is noted
as a huuiTess. beautiful etching. The Play
mates" framed IN gold and ivory, was the gilt
showing The high esteem Of the Trustees of the
Brooklyn Presbyterian Church-Alessrs. George
K Mllilams, +. r. Morehouse, :; {; Adriance,
II. II. Lawrence, Z. II. Daily, j. w. Evans. An
elegant lea set was sent from the church choir,
ot,which Miss Thomas was for a long time de-
10y Mis-. Thomas PaTue, sister OF the bride.
joint X. of L. Of II. Party.
Three lodges OF the Knights and Ladies OF
Honor united last evening IN giving special
bonbon party at Odd Fellows Hall. They were
Empire. Golden Rule and Palo Alto lodges,
whose regular place OF meeting is under The
same roof.
1t was a remarkably cOngenial party that
finally assembled. Tie ladies all wore hand
some toilets and looked their best. Shortly after
8 O'Clock the grand march was led off by DIR. C.
&. O'Donnen and Mrs. O'DOnnell, followed by
nearly 200 couples. The music was furnished
by Bum's Orchestra and dancing continued Till
l O'clock.
TO each lady In he grand march was given
hand some box of bonbOns. The pleasure given
10y the socisble affair was largely due to the
work OF the committees composed as follows:
Floor manager, DR.. e. c. 0D0nnell; assistants
l. Vandegrit, DR., +. Kemp Van Ee, j. ID. JEFF
fers, Dr. I. b: Key; keceniion Comntiee-Aliss
James. Mrs. Nandegrift, Mrs. w. Oldham. Mrs.
E 1. St. Clair, Miss Hattie Hewitt, Mrs Eva j.
Key, Miss Lizzie Doyle, Miss Belle Cartel.
A Ruby Wedding ut San Jose.
Mr., Robert 7. OHaDon and his very eStima-
bic wife celebrated their fortieth wedding ami
yersary on the 5ih inst. by family dinner at
their residence Orchard street, at San Jose
Their FIVE daughters and two sons were with
them, also two sons-iD-law and one daughter-n-
law and their only grandchild, Miss Lila May
OHanOn.
Ii was a very happy reunion. In the evening
the girls bad their parents dress up In what was
left or their wedding trosseau. The white en-
bfoidered vest OF Mr.. OHanlon scarcely reached
half around his waist, while the finely plated
shirt lie wOTe-tbe handiwork OF his good WIFE
was valuable relic Of their youthful days. All
that was left OF the brides dress was enough to
make a small cape, Which the girls placed around
their mothex'S neck, that with The old brooch aud
ODe EARRING ADDED TO her present outfit.
While tie children were admring the bride
y and groom there cane a loud rap at the door
and IN marched large number OF the falniiy5
intimate friends, determined 10 ada their mite 10
The enjoyment of tile occasion. Each one bore
some handsome as well as useful present for the
celebIaDts. pr0fusiOn OF beautiful flowers also
arrived with ths guests.
After The surprise was over, the children asked
to have the service repeated, and Rev. Mr.
Singleton OF the NJ. L. Church South in a few
witty and welI-tmed remarks, rejOined the
couple for another forty years. Mr.. A. +. Muir
gotten and Mrs. Emory, two Old friends, "stood
up' with them during The trying ordeal.
Mr. and Mrs. OHdnlOn were united in we'd
lock In Memphis, Tenn, on the 9th of Septem-
Der, 1850. Very soon after that they came 10
California, which has always been their home,
and where all their children were born.
Among those present were DIR. and Mrs. J. s.
Potts, Captain aud Mrs. A. r. hrurgotten, Mr..