The morning call., 1890-06-02
Another Dinner Party in Honor
of Mr.. Oelrichs and
Miss Fair.
THE GASKILL EXCURSION.
Wedding of Mr.. EIdridge Mitchell
and Miss Jennie Berry at New
castIe-oakIand High School
Alumni Party-The Clarke Acad-
envy Festival-Picnic OF the Rus
tics at Laundry Farm.

Another large dinner-party was given last
evening in compliment TO the happy twain whom
al this juncture society delights TO honor. Miss
Fair and Mr. Herman Oelrichs, with a number
of friends specially asked TO meet them, were
pleasantly entertained at the hoSpitable board of
Mr.. aud Mrs. NJ. II. de Young on California
street There were many pretty features In the
affair.
The long, broad table In the handsome oak
paneled dining room was adorned with beauti-
full mosaic OF rich carnations OF various tones OF
their COLOR dispOsed in separate but cOntig-
uouS groupings and intersperSed with delicate
fern fronds, wild oats and wavering ribbon
grass. Among tie groups half-Didden by the
P dropping foliage, meandered a pink silk scarf,
connecting, as il were, the separate links Of the
charming fowery chain. The rich glow of effect
was heightened by the red shades the many
silver caudelabra rising among the carnatl0n-
snd-green tangle
Dainty fav0rs marked the places assigned 10
the respective guests. They were in the ioIm Of
circular bon-hon bags OF sain-cream colored
and "ciushed raspberry" for the ladies and gem
tlemen res ectlvely. Each bore the name Of It's
intended recipient, wrought in gold-broidered
script. Within. ana kept secure by gold-tasseled
cords, lay store OF delicious sailed almonds and
cOnserYes These tdYOrs with the glltteIlng ser
vice and, here and there, deep splash OF color
formed by dish Of sugared violelS OF other con
hture contributed not little 10 the happy APP
pc arance OF The table appointment.
Dinner was served shortly after 1880 o'clock.
At the right OF the hostess sat Mrs. James Stew
art, who was brought IN 10y Nir George Hun.
Then came Miss Alice Cooper and MIR. Graham
Miss FAIR aud MIR. Herman Oelrichs, Mr.. +. 5.
Johnson and Miss Mamie Deane, Mr.. and Mrs
Isaac Requa. Opposite Mrs. Requa and on the
right hand Of the host was Mrs. hefeSa talr,
beside whom sat Mr.. George Pollock. Then
came The remaining guests H. he following ORD r:
Miss belle Smith and MIR. DAVID Barnes MRS
W. II. Smith and Nj. Wilson Barre I, Mrs Bes-
sic Smith and Mir. Northrup COwles, Mrs. NJ.
Deane and Mr.. James Stewart.
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elaborate menu provided and he bright ripple OF
conversation was pleaSlngly accompanied by the
subdued strains OF Noah Brandrs ORCH stTa,
Which, stationed at some distance, rendered
choice concert selections TN oughout the courses.
After rising from table there was music IN the
draHtag-room, which was aitractlvely decorated
with eXOilcs. Some scarlet orchids attracted
particular tentiUn. There were yeral vocal
selections, MIR. Donald V. Graham delighhg The
company amoug others. II was nearly midnight
when carriages were ordered and The friends
said their adieux, much gratlted with their en-
Iertalnmeat.
Notes.
The wedding of MIR. Frank Warren Gibbs, As
sisIaut Engineer United States Navy, and Miss
Annie Tanette Nelson, laughter Of Commander
and Mrs. Thomas Nelson. will take place on
Saturday, the IAN iDst- at the chapel, Navy
yard, Mare Island.
The regular monthly entertainment and social
OF Simpson Lyeeum will be held this evening ia
the parlurs Of The simpson Memorial Church,
corner of Hayes and Buchanan sIIeels. A choice
literary and musical programme has been pre-
IaTed for the occasion lie essay Will be by
Mr.. kiniball BIipgs,- and The hallh0ur lecture
by Rev I. Chalmers EaslOn. DID.
a farewell party was given IN honor OF Miss
Julia Ross last Tuesday evening at tile residence
OF her parents, Mr.. aud MIS-. j. {. Ross, 1913
Park street. Alameda. Music, dancing and
games were ludulged in until late hour, when
repaSt was served. All departed well pleased
Will their evening and wishing Miss Ross
pleasant journey 10 her new home In Salt Lake
City.
lie commencement: exercises OF the College
OF San Rafael Will be held on Thursday morning
next at half past 10.
"A pleasant surprise party was given to Miss
carrie fOtdeler DN ner young friends last lhurs-
day at her home, on lie corner OF Regent street
and San Jose avenue, Alameda. Refreshments
were served during The evening.
The steamer l. L. Wal carried as usual
yesterday very large crowd of pIeaSure-SreN-
ers round the bay 10 Vallejo and Martinez. The
weaile was fine aud all had an enjoyable time.
Tie boat returned to this city al O'Clock.
surprise party was given TO Mr. Z. Ii. Spear
al West Berkeley last Thursday evening IN ceie-
braion Of Nh. spears tweDty-eighth BIZ thday
anniversary. Music aud dancing were INDUCED
III uuil a late hour.
Ihr Oakland School Alumni Party.
The May class OF 'S9 Of The Oakland High
School held its first annual reunion at the resi-
dence of Judge ". E. Greene. 1926 Fourteenth
street. last Friday evening Judge Greene's
daughter Miss Mabel Greene, Is member of
the class, which was the largest ever graduated
from the school.
o. a permanent Organization was effected and
the newly-eleeied officers are: Mr.. Louis Allen,
President; Miss Jennie Ellsworth, VIce-Presl-
delti Miss Eva Berry, Secretary, aud Mr.. Frank
a Leach Jr., treasurer.
After the meeting literary entertainment
WAS: given. after which the remainder of the.
evening Was spent socially.
The GsskiIi Tug Party.
Mr.. and Mrs. VarneY W. Gasklll entertained
number OF their friends on Friday in most
pleasant manner. The party boarded the United
States Customs tug Hartley, and WAS taken to
the Pacific Yacht Clubhouse at Sausalito.
There the merry ones enjoyed themselves In
dancing and other sports. During the afternoon
delicious repast was served, which was par
taken OF.
The guests were the following: Mr.. and Mrs
Varney w. Gasklll; Mrs. j. Poultney> OF 5 IN
EraDclscoi Mrs. c. Ii. GouLley u Salt Lake;
Miss Jessie McGOveru oissSau Francisco: Miss
Jessie Mccormick, Mrs j. Dorety, Mis-. NJ
Graham; 8 Rudel Of San Francisco; Carlton
Kiekeuss; Captain aud Mrs. w. j. Gray OF san
-fTancisco; Unit States Surveyor Paris Kill
born, W. t. Bond and NJ. Meyer.
The Clark Academy Party.
The academy OF Miss Ada Clark, on the &C.
casiQn Of her annual festival last Saturday even
ing. was a scene Of spleudor. The elegant dress
ing Of the hail, the throng of visitors and parents
ard tile lovely costumes OF the children made Ii
a sight long to be remembered.
The dancing was opened BY Master Elchbaum
and Miss BJwn in the Fling shOtlsche' by the
class. Some Of the attractive dances Of the even
ing were the Pass deseul" by Miss McArdle.
the "CachoucapDy Miss Myers, the" Tambuurine"
Miss Davis, "Wash-wOman," Miss Marriott; the
"Tryolian," Miss Smith, Miss Cochran aud Mas
ter Elchbaum; the"ZiBgrella' by Miss Korly aud
Master Hyer, Miss Quinn in the % La Belle Jar
dlnleIe."
After the "Polka-quadrle" by the class, the
Horuplpe" was danced by Master Heyer. Miss
Clark presented him with book, he IN return pre-
secuted hel a Stand OF flowers. The "Cachouca"
Of Miss Smith followed. q little tot, Miss Me-
Conehay created a Juror by her dancing of III e
INp Hand ufU.r lamb hun
Lund and Master Rlugrose was followed by the
"Coque tie" by the Misses ShoenbeTg. "Love's
Request was danced by Miss Lawson. and little
Miss Seaton danced the Highland Fling" Miss
Lund lie " Irish Wash wOman," and little
Mis- Smith the "Tambourine."
The Ballet Of the Searis" was executed by
eight pupils-Aiss Comings, Miss AlGer, Miss
B0wli1, Hiss Hardres, Miss Rolf. Miss Kirby
Miss Quinn and Miss Friedlander. This was
followed by the "Siiyio" by Miss BOwlln. Miss
Lawson danced the ''Cach0uca." and the " Pas
de seu" was given by Miss Alger, The Flag''
by Miss McAidee aud Master Rlngrose. the
double hornppe by Miss Rolf aud Master
Goodman, and the 'Bohemlenne" by Miss Rolf
were all very fine.
La MaIijolaine" by the class was then given.
The Queen of the Fairies was Miss Alger, aud
right royalty did she call her subjects 10 her.
"Gayote," Miss Frledlander and Miss BOwlin in
pas des deux and Miss Cochran In the
"1ambourine."
The minuet by the class wa. the last dance.
After the festival refreshments were served. and
thus ended one OF the great successes OF the
season.
Pacific Coast Weddings.
quiet wedding took place al Rosedale last
"Wednesday evening the home residence of Mr.
and Mrs. John Shannon, at Chico, when their
youngest daughter, Miss Cora May Shannon,
was united in marriage to Mr.. Archibald Bennett.
Only the immediate relatives OF the bride and
groom were present TO witness the cere mony,
which was performed by Rev. Z. Graham OF the
Presbyterian Church.
Last Sunday In Windsor, at the residence Of
the BRIDES mother, Prof. A. y. Abshire, one Of
the leading educators OF this county. and Miss
Myrtle Laughlin, beautiful and accomplished
young lady, were united 10 marriage, Rev. w. K.
EdmOnson performing the ceremony. After the
marriage a splendid repast was served, many
relatives and friends OF The welded couple being
present. The nalty left on Inc afternoon train
Tor bridal tour for San francisco and san Jose
Mr. William Brewer and Miss Effie Luce were
married at Sheridan last Sunday The BRIDES
SISTER, Miss Ida Luce, and Dr.. Stratton Of Sheri-
dan acted as bridesmaid and groomsman re-
spectiyelv.
The wedding OF Mr. Eldridse Mitchell and
Miss Jennie Berry took place at Newcastle last
Sunday. Mr. Mitchell Is the son OF Auburn's
Postmaster. The bride is from one OF the most
worthy old California families, a sister OF ex
Cong essman Berry.
A Yachting Party.