The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-12-21

ian colony and interested friends.
The exterior of the building was brilliantly
illuminated with colored lamps, and by
o'clock large number of guests had made
their way up the broad stairway to the
handsome hall, which was all ablaze with
light and looked particularly attractive
Here the gallery was soon filled and much
interest was evinced as the Bersaglieri
Corps in uniform took up their position
across the hall facing the rostrum.
I Brief preliminary exercises, commencing
| with the overture to civilian Tell" Ros-
sinh by the First Regiment Band, c. Casassa
| director, appropriately opened the evenings
! pleasure. Signor Avo. =. Morbis made an
| exhaustive speech in his native tongue, de-
| failing the history of the society and the
! difficulties encountered before the present
| commodious building became an accom-
| plished and gratifying fact. He was fol-
| lowed by DIR. Pesca, who spoke in English,
| the leading point in his address being the
| hope that the coming generation would up
| hold the society III the same creditable way
| III which it had been upheld in the past.
| Bo:h eloquent speeches were enthusiastic
| cally received.
An artistic flute solo by Signor A. Lom-
baTdo, The Carnival of Venice Paganini),
/ accompanied by the orchestra, followed, and
this together with the salute and a few drill
movements by the guard who were accom-
| panied by their prrpossessing yivandiere.
terminated the opening exercises. Dancing
| afterward prevailed TIL very late, and the
| general verdict was that the floor was ad-
mirable for dancing.
The following gentlemen may justly feel
complimented to have their names con-
nected with an occasion so successful
Executive Committee-A. Nardini. A. Pao-
lucci, " Menesini. E. Unit, A. Motroni, f.
c: Palmieri. Reception Committee..Board
Of TrusteeSa-A. Nardini, President; G. Gas
pari, Vice-President; L. Corrado, Treas
urer; A. Massoni, Vice. President; V.
Quilici, Captain; l.. Baglietto, Trustee; G..
Malpiede, Trustee; d. Devincenzi, Trustee
Z. Antoneili' Trustee; 5. Nieri, Trustee; A.
Paolueci, Trustee. Reception and Door
Committee-A. Motroni, r. Bertini, A. Parti-
celli, T; Canepa, y. Chelni. I. +. Guinasso,
G. 1aecheri, NJ. Perpoli, A. L. Bacigalupi,
e. Unit. A. Guastucci, g. Baciga!upi, G..
Suneo ST., V: Davalle, l.. Brizzolara, Anne
dec dec; PetTi, T. Cavsgnaro. p Quiicl, Giooy
Pisani, |; Fave. Floor manager, DIR. G..
Pescia; Floor Committee--Dr. Z. V. Lonigo,
A. j. Spinetti. j. Calegaris, j. T. Fugaz L.
Scodeletti, G. Bini, G. Podesta ST., G. Gag
lieri, U. Bertini, Z. Merani, A. +. Decamill,
l.. Valerie, NJ. Scatena, q. Marescotti, c.
PASTOR, F. Mascherini.
The Orlando Club Banquet.
The second anniversary entertainment and
lall of tie Orlando Literary and Social
Club, which occurred last month, were fol-
lowed en- the evening of the 18th inst. by a
b"hDNOt ul bOltt, WEIGH W as al
tended by the members only. Previous to
the banquet the club passed a few pleasant
hours at Arcadian Hall, Union-square
Building, In listening to an interesting liter
airy and musical programme and dancing.
AT II O'Clock the members were driven
down to the Maison Doree, where the din
lng-hall was found to be tastefully decor
ated and the table presenting particularly
inviting appearance. Fantastic creations of
the confectloners art and pretty coMbina-
lions OF fruit and flowers were abundantly
displayed. As at the celebration of year
ago. the ladies and gentlemen we're in even
ing dress, and when all were seated an at
tractlve picture was presented.
Every one had an agreeable surprise in the
discovery OF beautiful souvenir, which was
In the shape OF small book of poems TO
each OF which was attached by tiny ribbons
broad piece of scented and friDged satin,
properly inscribed. The menu was of the
highest order and the wines were admirahiis.'
During the progress OF the din1sETbe fol
lowing toasts were resp9paed to. Past Pres
ldent l.Ysns ton iaiatng as toast-master:
The Orlando Gu b." Mr.. NJ. G. Jonas;
0r Absent Ss Memses f. Miss Susie Solo
The Gtnteme1. Miss MIS- Carrie M ea yses6s
"Our Actors and Actresses" Miss Blanche
Lavenson; 1.-The Married Orlandos," Mr..
II. Unna; Our Friend-the Publie,' Miss
Fannie Kali sky; 1.-The Business Part of
Us, MI. " OOlOluDu UI
About midnight telegram was received
from Presid MT NJ. j. Meter, who is at
present in Portland, Oregon, coDgratulatng
the club on its second birthday and wishing
his brothers and sisters merry evening.
Those presentwere: Miss Blanche Layen-
mon, Miss Agnes Keller, Miss Fannie Kali
isky, Miss Alice Lobe, Miss Dora Coleman
Messrs II. Unna, j. Isaacs. u. Livin ,stun,
S. Jacobs, c. 5. Unna. L. NJ. Silverstone, b.
Kahn, c. Solomon Jr., g. NJ. Lavenson and
NJ. G. Jonas.
The Leslie Hewitt Wedding.
The wedding of Miss Emma Hewitt and
Mr.. Isaiah Leslie took place on Wednesday
evening last at the residence of Rev. J. 2.
Dickson, pastor of the First Cumberland
Presbyterian Church of San Francisco.
The bride was assisted by Miss Martha
Leslie, sister to the bridegroom. Attorney
Hewitt of Oakland, brother of the bride,
acted rs best man. After the ceremony the
happy couple drove to Ono Hall, corner of
Fifteenth and Mission streets, where a recep-
ton was rendered them by the Messrs. Leslie.
As the newly married couple assembled the
stairs leading to the recepti0n-room, they
were greeted by the sweet strains of the
wedding march, very effectively rendered
by the band. After the general greetings
were exchanged some of the California
delicacies were served, aud Mr.. Sydney
Smith proposed the health of the bride and
bridegroom, TO which the bridegroom re-
sponded in a few well-chosen words.
The happy couple were the recipients of
many handsome presents. The hall was
tastefuly decorated with flowers and ever
greens, and very enjoyable time was spent
IN tpeech-maklng, singing, dancing, games
and Rotations At midnight the guests ad-
journed to the dining-r0om, where tempt
Ing repast was served, after which dancing
was resumed until very late hour. Before
n oil Intra in VfFn hat aI1 hat
familiar song, ''Auld Lang Syne" The last
good-by was said, each going home well
pleased with the evenings celebration.
Among those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs; W Leslie, Miss Eliza J. Long Moore
Katie Leonard, Mr.. and Mrs. swan Of OAK OAK.
land, Miss Martha Leslie, Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
earn of Oakland, Miss Nellie Bigley, Mr.. and
Mrs. K. Stewart Miss B. Tuebert of San
Lorenzo, Miss Freddie Tuebert of San
Lorenzo, Miss Ruby Leonard, Miss Annie
Woods. Miss Mary Burke. Miss Letiiia
Tekel, Miss Bessie Hazlitt, Miss Isabella
Lennox, Miss Minnie Leslie, Miss Maggie
Leslie, Miss Minnie Bordeau. Miss A.
Basset Miss Ida. Anderson. Miss Mary
Fl o hGsls Eup hsa's M MIe1Ss
Messrs. Charles Tuebert. John Richie, Mr..
Gilbright Joseph Morrow of Oakland,
David Little, Sydney Smyth, Robert Hewitt
OF Oakland, Mr.. Anderson, Willie Rixon,
Robelts Ford of Oakland, Willie Richie,
John Elliott, David McCurdy, Robert Nc
Allister, John Palmer, Thomas Woods,
Robert, Thomas, Samuel, Ellis Frank and
John Leslie, William Hewitt, William
Brown, Alexander Donaldson.
A Pleasant Party.
A social gathering was held at the resi-
dence Of Miss Emily Fisher. 1917 James
avenue. on Thursday evening, the 18th inst.
The evening was spent In singing aud dane
ing. after which refreshments were served.
Among those present were: Miss Carrie
Feldman, Miss Nellie Dare, Miss Sadie
Currant Miss Kate Hynes, Miss Maggie
Duffy, Miss Mamie Bratt, Miss Sadie Bratt,
Miss Sarah Flannery, Miss Mamie Geisen,
Miss F. Geisen. Miss Emily Fisher; Messrs.
A. Trautvetter, j. II. Burns, c. MARBLE, e.
Martin, Charles Dixon. Frank O'Kane, II.
Schwarts. Dr.pS. S. Prosser, Mr.. Croniss,
Mr.. King. Excellent music was furnished
by the Sports Mandolin Club.
Tho Court Robin Hood Entertainment.
Court Robin Hood, No. 1891, A. o. F., held
its sixteenth anniversary entertainment and
ball last evening at Union-square Hall.