The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-21

mist he pTesented at The door The next hop
will be held Wednesday, September oath Inyl.
tations may be procured from tne olllcers anu
members OF the Executive Committee.
Party on Powell Street.
A social gathering was held last evening at
the residence OF Mrs. Frechette, SO Powell street.
Games and dancing were the features OF the
pleasant affair. Music for dancing was furnished
by Messrs. j. Hill and J. Van. Refreshments
were enjoyed by the guests at IL 80 o'clock.
This enjoyable gathering was conducted by
Messrs. James Frechelte, o. A. Eppler and j..
Nj. Cochrane, three prominent members OF the
Zig Tag Club. lie other members were: Mrs'
Van Nalkenburgh, Miss Louise de Gear, MISS
Sadie Frechette, Miss Jennie Horn. Miss Addte
StonehOuSe, Miss Nellie Heinch, MISS Cora de
Gear Miss Maud Mills, Miss Ellie Curtis, Miss
LYDIA Gear, MISS FlOssie Gardiner, Miss Lizzie
O'Connor. Miss Kate UCOnnor, Miss Mabel Van,
Miss Katie Hanna, Messrs. j. tIechelte, ".
Dunlap, L. MeIsereau, j. Stile, James Frechelte,
Odo Epller j. OCochrane, w. Blakeley, john
Van, w. Van Wal&enburgh.
The Rincon Yachting Club Party.
The third anniversary ball of the Rncon Yacht.
ing Club took place last evening al B'nai Birth
Hall, and was well attended. II is somewhat
early for nal-partieS yell aud with the fair and a
popular circus entertainment as counter attrac-
lions, the assemblage last evening at the clubs
party was highly satisfactory.
Dancing 10 the music of Johnson & Gutman's
orchestra commenced soon alter $3.50 O'clock.
MIR. Luke NJ. Marsich led the grand march with
Miss h. Murphy, and they were followed by some
200 couples Dancing continued bTlskly I'LL L
O'clock.
The officers OF the club are: President. Luke
NJ. Marlsich; Vice President John j. Kane; he
cOrding Secretary john j. McConyillei Finance al
Secretary, \. W. Marlsich; Treasurer, Jamt
McFeeley; Marshal j. j. Reynolds; lIustees-
Frank Murphy Jeremiah sullivan, u. oonleV,
Following composed the acting committees OF
the evening: Committee OF MISUNDERSTANDING
}. Kane CCharmau) john j. McLonYllle. Luxe
NJ. MarlSlch. J0hu j, Reynolds, u. Cohiey; ne
ceptiun CommItee-Luke NJ. Marisich CHAR
mani, Dave Mchnnon, William Mitchell. d..
ULeary I. Mclaughlin. JOha Ctnley. llOJr
manager, James McFeeey; assistant floor mtn-
age Jeremiah SULLIVAN. Floor Communications
j. Kane, Frank Murphy, j. T. Denehy, Antoine
". MaIisieh, John ). MeGGnyliit, FRED: a.
Michels j. Ii. Hudson, Thomas DoDahuei
CHARLES O'Brieu, j. +. Dempsey.
The Ely Golden Wedding at Winters.
NJ BENJAMIN and Mrs. Elizabeth Ely, at
rectona' ely known as Uncle Ben and Aunt Betty
Ely, celebrated the hitieth anniversary OF their
marriage, on Tut sday, at the old homestead near
Winters. Almost every one In lie county knows
Uncle Ben aud Aunt Betty, and the following
review OF their lives and Of Tuesdays festivities,
flom Woodland exchange, viii be interesting
Benjamin Ely was born ~ Rails County, No.
September 20, 1920, his father having settled in
that State IN 1918. His wife, formerly Miss
Elizabeth Daniels. was born In montgomery
County, KY, May 80, 1928. Benjamin Ely and
September 16 1910. Mr.. Ely came to California
soon after and remained here for some time,
finally returning. lie brought bis family to the
Coast in 1857 and settled about hye and half
miles northeast OF Winters, in this county,
where lie has continued to reside ever since.
Tie town Of Buckeye sprang up soon after MS
arrival here, The site OF the town being near
where Mr.. Ely's house now stands; buckeye
was one OF The l.velest towns in the county
during lis day. Uncle Ben ELY was the principal
man OF that place, and for years has been one oil
tie foremost men OF Ho!o County.
When tile question OF celebrating the golden
wedding was being discussed continues the ac-
count, Aunt Betty proposed 10 invite the chit
dren and few friends ana neighbOrs. Uncle Ben
said, "By jugs, II We invite any OF The neishboIs
and friends We Will invite them ALL Wei"
replied Anut Betty, that settles II. III we invite
them all We will not get through celebrating IN
time TO put in a crop tins year" SO IL was de-
cided to invite the children and few OF the
distant relatives who reside In this county.
They have ten children, four sous and SIX
daughters. They all married except Que
sou and one daughter The grandchildren are
lwonry-ioGr In number and tue more distant
relatives are too numerous TO compute.
over eighty guests responded to the invitations
and when they were seated around an old
fashioned Missouri dinner, which must be eaten
10 be appreciated, Rev. MIR. ShanKln oil winters
briefly stated the purpose OF the gathering and
thanked the Almighty for the blessing bestowed
upon Uncle Ben aud his descendants After
dinner tue guests enjoyed themselves, reYlvlng
old-time "reminiscences and anecdotes.
The memorable affair was tue occasion OF
much glit-makIng, the handsome presents H.
cluding a diamond pin set in gold from Mr..
Benjamin Ely 10 his wife, and handsome gold
watch and charm set with diamonds 10 MIS-. Ely,
and gOld watch chain aud charm 10 MI. ELY
fIom their six daughters.
Society Personals.
Mrs. Markham, wife Of Colonel Il. II. Mark
ham, came up the coast from Pasadena, on We'd
nesday and Is. with her husband, guest at the
Palace otel. Mrs. Markham, who Is a gracious
and kindly hostess. Is very happy In her quiet
family life at Pasadena, surrounded by her five
lille daughters. she will return to Pasadena
TO- morrow.
Mrs. Theresa Fair and Miss Birdie Fair leave
this evening for visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Oerlchs III New York. They propose being
absent during The entire winter season.
Rev. c. ", Wendte who has been suffering
from the effects OF overwoIk during the summer,
left Friday afternoon for a brief vacation In
Southern California. He will be absent from his
pulpit Two Sundays Rev. DR.. StebDins will
preach to the Unitarian Society in Hamilton
Hall this morning.
Miss Marguerite Bucknall returned to the city
last Monday after visit of a couple OF months
TO Mrs. John z. Jones at Santa Monica.
Mrs. Lieutenant A. l.. PaImeiter OF Fort
Sidney, Neb., Is al present in Los Gatos, called
there by the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. j.
NJ. South of Oakland. Cal
Miss May Came, well known in society. viii
return TO her home IN Cambria, after soiournlng
here several months among friends
Mr.. and Mrs. Abramsou Of Wheatand are
visiting friends in the city,
Hon. and Mrs. Stephen j. Field, Mrs. j. Condt-
Smith, the Misses Condlt-Smlih, Mrs. Peter
DODahue aud Mrs. Eleanor Martin, who are
making tour OF Europe, VIII return home in
October.
Mr.. ]. B. Haggin, after making arrangements
for the soiourn of Mrs. Haggin and Miss HagGln
In Tucson, Ariz., on Monday proceeded East for
a WISH to the Atlantic States.
Mrs. j. S. Fassett has returned to her home In
ElmiTa, n. Y, after pleasant visit here.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Keith, accompanied by
Mrs. Lamar, have returned from an extended So
jOurn In The Lake Tahoe district.
Mrs. l.. Aubrey and her mother, Mrs. Green
wood. OF Elmira, are visiting in this city.
Miss Marion Chase, a pupil OF Miss Ellen
Coursen, who left here last May, has just passed
4 very successful examination at the New Eng
land Conservatory of Music, Boston. She has
been admitted TO the second class. Her many
friends here are much pleased al her success.
Mrs. Robert Beck has gone TO the Hotel Coro-
nadO, San Diego. as the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Horace Hal. Mrs. Beck Is sister of Mr.. Hill.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Lasar have returned from the
southern part OF The State.
Mrs. A. W. Mouon and Miss Florence
MOulton are in New York City.
Mrs. George NJ. StOney has gone to Honolulu
TO Join heI husband, Lieutenant Stoney, VINO Is
connected with the United States ship Charles
ton.
Mr.. Fred Oils, who has been passing several
months on his ranch In Mexico, Is expected here
in October on a visit.
MIR. Max Prudential of Chicago Is here visiting
his sister. Mrs. A. Shrek.
Miss Shober Of Lancaster, Pa, Is visiting Mrs.
A. z. Van DuZer OF thi5 city.
Mrs A. Z. Van DuZer and Miss Shober left
last Wednesday for Yosemite TO be gone for a
short time.
Hon. Charles n. FELTON, is at the Hoffman
House In New York City
Mrs. Mark Sibley Severance has returned TO
her home In Los Angeles after an extended So
journ In San Rafael aud this city.
Miss Madeline Hood is paying visit TO friends
In this city.
Miss Daisy Topping. a niece OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Plxley, Is making arrangements for an
early visit In the Eastern States
Mrs. L. A. Stevens Will arrive here In couple
OF weeks to pass the winter with her mother,
Mrs. Weller.
The latest arrivals at the Ell Monte, Sausallto,
include: Mrs Fred W. Croudace, Miss Nellie
Croudace, Mr.. o. Bergson. Mr. j. L. Wetherbee,
Mr.. II. Burdell, the Misses Susie and Jennie de
Shields, Mrs. NJ. j. Sawyer. the Misses Phoebe
and joey Saalberg, Mr.. George T. Wright, Mr..
William MeMurray, Mr.. Z. Miner, Mr. +. w.
Croudace, Major f. 3. StonehilI, Dr. q. l.
Drucker, Mr.. Peter McQuirk, Mr.. L. Edward
Edwards, MI Peter Rolhwel, Mrs. Jennie Nc
CluTe, Mr.. Cbauncey Philip Johnson.
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