The morning call., 1890-12-24
THE SOCIAL WORLD.
Theater Parties Afford an En-
joyable Diversion.
Tbs Hobart Christmas Gathering Williams.
Pa mer Wedding-l Musical Ceremony.
Selleck Tin Wedding.


fornia street. in honor Of her sister. Mrs. MGR.
Gavin, who has recently returned from abroad.
Mr.. Oscar Herold. as a member Of the Kane
hameha Glee Club. participated in pleasant
concert given at the Hawaiian Opera House In
Honolulu on tn 18th inst.
Mrs. Edgar B. Carroll will receive ON Tuesdays
In January at the northwest corner OF Eleventh
and 81 streets, Sacramento.
A Posip med Church Fete.
The following self-explanatory letter bearing
the official seal of the Hawaiian Government,
has been received from King Kalakaua by 1. d.
Thompson:
PALACE HOTEL
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 20, 1890
Sir: beg to acknowledge receipt of your COM
municatlon, informing me that owing to the severe
illness of Mrs Gray the Christmas fete to be given
by the Church of the Advent has been abandoned.
have his Maestys command TO express his sim
OF the entertainment Cat which he would have been
glad to have lent his presencel aud to further ex
Gray's speedy restoration to health. With the
sons greetings, remain your most obedient SER
want, q. w. MAcFARLANE,
His Majesty's Chamberlain.
To l. d. THoMPToN, sic Eddy street.
Cluster of Theatcr Parties.
Several charming iheater parties were sven
last Monday evening at the Baldwin. Among
them was one given by Mr.. James Brett Stokes
10 his guests at an enjoyable dinner party. The
party included: MIR. and Mrs. W. Ii. Crocker,
Miss Bethe SperIy, Miss Bessie Hooker, Miss
Maggie hittie, MIR. Robert Doper, Mir. William
Miss Marguerite Wallace was the hostess in
another, also II the Baldwin, which was followed
by delicious supper at the Wallace residence
on Van Ness avenue. Her guests were: Mr. and
Mrs. Horace Blanchard Chase, Miss McKnstry,
MISS Goad, Miss Wallace. Lieutenant LassIer,
Mr.. L. NJ. Gteenway and Lieutenant Pound.
stone.
Yet third party enioyed the play and subse-
quently supper, al tie California, those present
Howard, Mi. Charles A. Baldwin and MIR. Trux-
ion Beale.
Che Hobart Juvenile Party.
A delightful Christmas party was given on
Monday evening at The residence OF Mr.. and
Mrs. w. S. II obart on the southwest corner of
Van Ness avenue and Washington street,.
The affair, perhaps on account OF Its perfect
freedom from Formally, gave much pleasure, in
anticipation and realization. to the young in
vited guests. They took the hospiIable resi-
dence by storm aud upper and lower floors were
soon ringing with the echoes of happy laughter.
The decorations were all in harmony with the
character of tie gathering and holly berries
gowed ruddily amid reasonable profusion of
eafy verdure every side The mystic mis-
tletoe was otslbsent ITS berred branches tied
with white satin bows, while broad carnation
ribbons accentuated the darker punches OF til @
holly gemmed leaves
Many merry Christmas games were played
and music enjoyed before supper was served.
The young folks are always delighted TO receive
an invitation to the residence of Mrs. Hobart,
who. together with her daughter, Is so charmlD z
hostess, and this occasion In It's Christmas cor.
Ni"''' ""' eepeeias app'ec'"'eo W hei s"es's'
An Organ Dedicated.
An organ recital and concert took place on
Monday avaripc ar Tho S,o,a Insti,nts Co.. rho
Deaf ard Dumb and Blind at Berkeley. The oc-
cason was to dedicate The new organ recently
presented 10 the institution by Mr.. John Wright
and Mr.. George Ii. Sanders OF this city. and the
excellence of the Gift was well demonstrated up.
der the talented manipulation Of Mr. Otto Fless-
nei. Mrs. John Dempster McKee's sweet voice
Elephants in the choice prog ANNE being Mr.
Henry Newman, Mrs Alfred Abbey Mr. C. H.
Pbilpolt. Mr. j. c. Hughes and Mr.. Harry Sam.
ues. The select audience present at the sue
ces>ful inaugural were The guests OF Professor
and MIS- Warning Wilkinson OF the institution
r,a yy;,t,.-p,,rw
Inc marriage OF MISS Ella Palmer, daughter OF
the late Captain Palmer, and Mr.. Charles Will
Jams. took place at ST. Francis Church on Sum
49, a., uiao.aes'
n'ss riola "i,iidlns' sis'er VI tne bridegroom,
was bridesmaid. ana Mr.. Austin Lang'ord acted
and appeared o great advantage
Auer the ceremonv n recenrion ,,s ,.raaroa
the voupg connie az The residence of CANAAN q
Stevens Ills Montgomery street. The spacions
residence was crowded. and the happy pair were
me RECIPIENTS OF numerous ana costly presents
ine padoIs were esaposatey aeeormied ropes OF
lers 10 The corners Of The roo,ns sto n,cIocn al
descended 10 tie lower floor, where the wedding
supper was served. All the deicacies OF the sea-
son were on the table and lie utmost jollity pre-
above which hung the traditional marriage. bell,
Captain Stevens proposed the health OF the newly
married couple In most felicious speech.
Amidst The hopping of champagne corks The toast
was dunk, VITA three tim three.' After the
repast dancing singing, etc, were INDUCED IN
until early The following morning.
Among those Present were: Miss NJ. Williams,
Miss Flora Williams. Miss J. Mckinney. Miss NJ.
SulheIland, Miss l.. Wales. Miss l.. Palmer. Miss
X Liner Miss 4. HabeIau, Miss NJ. Smith, Miss
M: johnson. Miss b. Coogan, Miss Kate Swift,
MISS A. Green, Miss 5. Thompson, Miss NJ. Col.
thursi, Mss T. Gunther. Miss H. Davis, Capital
and Mrs. g Stevens, Captain and Mrs. Clement
hanusl MI. ana mr. =. -" illiains, Mrs. a. raj
ha M, Sue"et ,auu, "1o ~. 1o,l"son' MIS-, II;
California. Captain George Palmer and Messrs
l.. Selenger Pratt Z. Gnnther L. Scbotter W.
Feeney, T. q: Wade, q. Packham, ii. johnson,
l. ha.tanI, r. ohnndisr, y. W i'iIamS; Ut, Pratt
= bomaa Paimsr I; Enensv no,ai amt ~
Lewis. /. Moran j. GSryey NJ. fapeIf Thomas
Doyle G. Lewis O. Johnson ian1ford n
Thomson L. Peterson T. SeenCer w Suiher-
land f. Palmer Charles Martin 5osenh Tnrner
and j. RYAN,
Rtr,hd p,r, -, p,r..a S,.
10y va o''s""-r" H'ree''
A remarkably pleasant birthday patty was
given 10 Miss Gussie Dawson by her parents, at
their residence. 2219 Devlsadero street, on Sat.
urday last The affair was as much of a success
az a nonsefpl NJ merry oirIs could m.ra,t
Tie dav was spent in games Rotations sing.
ing and solos on plano and guitar There was
also grab-bag, which caused much fun. AT 4
O'Clock he young ladies marched 10 The dining
room, where bounliiui repast was spread for
them. Each young lady was presented with
whip as souvenir The birthday presents were
numerous and lovely.
Among those present were; Miss Gussle Daw-
son, Miss Sophie Schilling, Miss Ruby Dawson,
Miss Edna Lang, Miss Ethel Dawson. Miss Tru-
ne 1, Lang, MISS Hazsi DAWSON, MISS hatle
e, Miss Besste Ronen iss lee Knx n NV
Gepeyeiye Butler. Miss Nav BAUM, Miss io,,is
Graeber. Miss Rita Beretta Miss Lettie Bereita,
Miss Georgia Pestntr, Miss Annie VOORHEES,.
MISS Alyina Elseninanp, miss lrma kothschild,
!" ''' -i"'e ''.o'' n.'ss ie'N.e "oo'"i0''
an Anniversary PARTY
A large number oil friends OF Mr.. and Mrs. II
H. Seleck assembled at their residence. l24
Noe street on the 14th inst. to celebrate ,ha
,en,h anniyersary a, thoir rar,,o,o Wv
'e III, "'n,' ' o",. Vi 'noi Image
Inc evening was pleasantly passed In singing
aud dancing. zone OF tile features OF the occasion
was a serenade rendered TO the happy couple bv
Messrs u. hrouse ana X. Clyne. About midnight
Doun,euus iepas. 70 wheh me guests did am
m IONS ioasis were honored exnress;ve ~ bss,
wishes for tile continued happiness of the Hosi
and hostess.