The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-31

tefeStln9 NOES
Two inaugural reeitals uy eia'ea-e EoaY q
Chicago The eminent cert --nlsi- VIII De
siyeu At lie First Congregation Church, corner
of Post aud Mason streets, Oh AhnEsiay anu
Friday evenings next al s o'clock. Tbs rec'iA's
win form mart Of the dedication OF the new organ
presented TO the church by Mrs Harriet Z. AK
ander In memory OF her parents, ChaFies anu
Mary a. Croc6er.
viii tender reception 10 Mrs. George Hearst,
on Tuesday afternoon next, at . o'clock. al un-
iou-square Hall. The exercises VIII consist OF
songs and games by The children OF the Hearst
Free Kindergarten. Rev. Dr. Meredith Oh bIooh-
lyn, y. Y. will deliver an ADDRESS.
Mr.. 7 F. Scott aud Mrs. VI. a. sherman were
married last Thursday morning, Rev. John
DnnghTy of5eIatlag Tue welded couple toek
the afternoon train Ior santa cruz "hele 'Ae4
viii remain for about two weeks.
me CANDY sale on Friday afternoon, gwen oy
the Young Ladies' Aid society. for trained
nurses for tie Fabgola Hospital, at tile residence
OF Mrs j. a. Foger, in Oakland, Melted over
$50. and was great social success. All lNe
candy was made by The different young iaules,
and had rapid sale. Two additional lhsIail-
menIs were necessary to meet the oenanu' anu
even then the supply was insufficient
A pleasant light IS thrown on wei-kno"h
character by the following item from Tacoma
exchange: Last Thursday afternoon party Of
-six younr ladies paid visit 10 George Francis
Tin. HE sase--- Teapato -PaLk- ne little
r,,4rens we're kindly received by their amiable
host and entertained In bis usual happy fashion.
Train is daily besieged by hosts OF little ones,
and lie derives an immense amount OF enjoyment
from heir society.
Among lie pleasant entertainments given 10
he san francisco Sketch Cub, visiting Santa
baibsTa from THIS city. was reception rendered
lien oj their foimer fellOw-studeEt. Mrs FAIR
lax II. Wbeelan tAIbeItiHe Randall, at her
home. About hundred were present, and
he intervals Of dancing and Refreshments Hiss
Nellie SteaTDs. Miss josephine HYDE Of OAK
land MISS Nellie Treat, Miss lille Eggers, Miss
Nellie LaVefy. Miss Silvia Rey, the Kisses Bos
qul and others rendered some delightful selec-
lions on The guitar or baUduTia.
NsI. FFed Emerson Brooks, lie California poet
and eIoculOnlsi, appears 10 have hit The taste of
he East, aud 10 be making his way rapidly.
Following his call 10 the Celebration OF tie
Fourth Of July at %o0dstock, Mr.. Brooks was
CHOSEN poet for the occasion of the recent re-
union Uf lie Grand Army OF the Republic at
Boston. where lie appears TO have scored sig
nal success with his new poem, entitled ''Sher-
mans March, bis voice being the only one That
could reach from the platform the vast audience
Of 10000 people hlllng The great hall. HIS re-
eital IS described as having been especially dTa-
mallc IN lis Incidents. General SHERMAN limseH
was on The PLATFORM The idea OF The poem Is
that Of an cid and blind veteran anxious to
the General and accOsting q veteran VINO hap
pens TO be the General himself. In that guise
Mr.. BROOKS appeared on The stage, ana by lucky
coincidence played his part TO the actual hero OF
his poem, General Sherman, making a most
realistic scene, which was accepted by the audi
eDce with tumUltuous applause.
Birthday Kindergarten Entertainment
The little folks at the Willard kindergarten
had charming time yesterday evening al their
rooms, corner OF Turk aud Steiner streets. A
birthday party was given them by little Dora
Donovan, fair young patroness OF the school,
who Is only years of age. On this birthday an
niyersary she was asked what she most desired
TO do, and she replied that she wished TO give 4
birthday party to all the little ones in the VIII
lard Kindergarten. Her generous wish was
granted by her fond parents, who provided de-
lcious collation. for about eighty little children
anu invited guests.
Tie little folks were iubIIant and merrIly car
ried out an interesting programme OF songs and
games, which had been arranged for the occasion
BY their faithful teacher, Miss Gereau, assisted
BY Mrs. Stockton Of tie Normal Kindergarten
Training YnQ is the assistant teacher dt this
kindergarten The children performed their
paris to the deheh nj Of all present, after which
they were seated at bounilinlly laden tables,
which we're adorned with choice flowers. Every
thing that delights the childish appetite was
there in abundance but the chief interest seemed
10 center III the large and handsomely decorated
Birthday cake, which was dispensed with grace
fUl &, 1erosiy by the wee little lady whose birth
day anniversary was being celebrated.
Many parents OF The children were present, and
other guests, but none more happy than the fond
mother MT Inc patFoneSs OF The day.
a number of The ladies of the Golden Gate board
we're also present, among whom were the Presi-
dent, Mrs. Sarah B. Cooper; her daughter, Miss
Cooper; Mr-. d. w. FOlger, President OF the
Helping Hand Society; Mrs l. s Spencer, Mrs
W. {. WoOdlnaD. Mrs. SbarDsteD, Mrs. x. s.
Hart, Miss D0mett, Mrs. j. D. Gage. Mrs. Afgel-
finger aud Mrs. William BoswoTth and other
weiEknown workers were also among the guests
Mrs Cooper made few inspiring remarks in
which she expressed the hope that The fair little
Dora might ina each succeeding birthday hap
pier and more full OF Joy because she had learned
the knaek Of happlness-thfOugh the giving OF
happiness to others. After merry song The Joy
Gus group dispersed, 1ull of smiles aud warm
feeling for their little hostess and for one an
olher
Entertainments at Honolulu.
His Majesty the King of Hawaii entertained
RearAdmiral George 81 own, U. s. N, at dinner
al Tolani Palace on the 9Th of the present month.
About forty-hye persons were Invited TO join the
guests OF The occasion al dinner. and comprised
the officers CT the royal household, The corps Of
foreign ministers and Consuls stationed al The
islands and the officers OF the United States flag
ship Charleston aud OF the United States ship
Nipsie.
AiT S. T. Brown OF tie United States Ship
hipsic gave pleasant dinner party on the 18th
OF the month in the private oining-room of the
Hawaiian Hotel, at WHICH number OF friends
were entertained. The Hawaiian Quintet Club
was ia attendance during the banquet.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claus Spreckeis gave an elab-
oraie and enjoyable dinner party al PdDahou.
their residence IN Honolulu, on the evening of
August 18th, complimentary 10 Her Majesty
Queen kapiolani. The grounds were brilliantly
Illuminated with lanterns aad the floral decora-
lions OF the various apartments OF the handsome
house were artisiically decorated with wTeaIhs
Of MALE and clusters Of tropical buds and bios
sons. The Royal Hawaiian band interpreted
programme OF music during the service Of the
carefully prepared menu. When the desert was
partaken Colonel Spreckels proposed he health
Vi the King and Hon. w. q. Irwin thai OF lie
Queen. At the request OF His Majesty, the
chamberlain proposed The health OF Colonel and
Mrs Spreckels. When the guests adjourned 10
n o. an n
conversation and enjoying the concert selections
rendered by tie band before the Royal party
TOOK Their departure The host aud hostess we're
assisted ID entertaining BY their daughter. Miss
Spreckles. Those 10 meet the King ano Queen
we're Princess Liluokalanal. Hon. j. o: Dominis,
hon. W q. Irwin, Mr. ana Mrs. II. A. Wideman,
Mr.. H.. p. Baldwin, Mrs. S. Parker, Mrs. II. Corn
well, Mrs. Wlddihed Mr.. L. c. Macfarlane. Mr..
=. " hacfarane. Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Buck. Mr..
B. MeGTeen.
sneiai Gathering at CentreviiIe.
tbe nieht Oh August 22d was gaia occasion
a. the MOTIFS homestead at Centreyiile Alameda
eonhiy. ne Misses Norris had concluded to
give social and TO that end sent out Invitations
TO friends near aud distant The resnonses indt
GATED that the saloon parlor and me TereniI0n
paroT, OH either side OF the hall wouia M, a.
eommodale the expected crowd Of visitors So
measures were taken TO clean out tue large gran.
ary on the farm and put IL into dancing c1ndi
tion. The flooring WAS leyeled, canvas laid down
side seats were arranged ana temporary plat
form for the orchestra was erected
Here the folks had full swing for dancing
singing, and meriiment generally. A full baud
was brought from San Jose for the entertain
ment. There was little 1ntermisslon from fun.
Even while partaking OF refreshments, IT was not
poss ible 10 check the spirit of yivacify and fow
Of good humor that prevailed. 1t Is safe TO say
that similar social ever gave greater satlslac-
tion 10 participants, or furnished opportunity ior
more pleasant membranes. Early morning
was we'll entered when the tired froekers sep
zraied. in hopes Of soon again assembling Tor
Ike iollifcation.
Among the ladies' present were: Mrs. A. WIZ
iamsop nan Rafael; MIS-. II, DustrebeIryI Mis-,