The morning call., 1890-09-05
THE THOMPSON TEA AT SERENA
Surprise Party on Eighteenth Street.
Two SociaIs by the Knights and
Ladies of Honor-Party on Polk
Street Entertainment at Temes-
cal-Mizpah Lodge Party-Per-
sonaI Notes.

AlcaZar council, y. 1. f., VIII give a social
tins evening in the AlcaZar Building
number OF friends were pleasantly enter
tanned at luncheon recently on board the Inde-
pendence by Captain Byron Wilson, U. ). n.
The guests comprised: Captain and Mrs. John
Critlenden Watson, Mrs. Nelson, Chief Engineer
James BG;terwortb, Observation-Disclosures
John +. Hunker, Lieutenant and Mrs. L. Behler
and Lieutenant and Mrs. Perkins.
The Nelnons ". S. c. VIII give an entertain
ment and social al Union-square Hall this even
ing.
Golden Rule Lodge, No. Geo, K. and L. of H.,
gave their monthly entertainment and dance last
evening At their lodge-room. Tie programme
Included: Song, Mr.. Whitney; recitation, Miss
Frances Holmes; recitation. Miss Josie He'll
hron; recitation, Miss Rose Heilbron; song, Mr..
". DUNLAP. Dancing 10 The music OF Mrs.
Martin, and under The direction OF Mr.. +. Kemp
Van Ee, concluded the pleasant affair. The
Committee OF Arrangements consisted of Mr..
II. j. Turner, Mr. NJ. L. Smith, Mir. +. Kemp
Van Ee, Mrs. L. A. Holmes, Mrs L. Blumheld,
Mrs. NJ. a. Dunlap, Mrs. L. j. st. Clair.
I he Williams Ruse Wedding in Oakland.
On Monday evening last. at the residence of
MIR. Seth Warner, Fifteenth street. Oakland,
Miss Alice &. Huse and DR.. W. Ii. Williams.
both of Santa Barbara, were united in marriage.
The bride and groom are we'll known socially in
Southern California. the former being the daugh-
ter OF Hon. {. l.. HuSe, and DR.. Williams one Of
the most prominent physicians in Santa Barbara
lie Rev. Df. StebbiUs OF this city performed a
very impressive service which was witnessed by
. lew intimate friends only. The rooms OF The
Warner residence were tastefully decorated for
tie occasion, and an elegant CONNECTION was
served after Which DR.. and Mis-. Williams left
Tor bridal trip 10 The seaside.
Party Polk Street.
pleasant surprise party was rendered
Miss susie Wagner al her residence, 9O7 Polk
street, last Monday evening, by her many friends
and relatives. Charades were played, as well as
Rotations, instrumental and vocal selections. A
number of dances were also INDUCED in. A
Humorous recitation by Mr.. l. B. Meyers. vocal
selection By Mr.. Charles Green. a mandolin solo
by Miss j. Ii. Rles, and piano solos by Mr.. sam
Marks contributed largely 10 the amusement OF
tie guests. Shortly after midnight the young
people departed for their respective homes, after
having spent most enjoyable evening. Among
those present were: MIR. and Mrs. ). Wagner,
Misses Susie aud Fannie Wagner Miss Belle
GOOdday. Miss Jennie Ries. Miss Helen Green,
Misses sara, julia and Hattie Wagner, Misses
Olga and Rose Nesser. Miss Eta Wood, Miss
Ida SuwarlZ. Miss Rose Sanders, Misses Sara
ana Jennie Franklin, Mrs. j. Marks, Miss Addle
Marks, Miss Charlotte POilack, MessrS. l.. and
a. Wagner, Charles Green, f. Neisser, 5. Green,
Samuel Marks, A. L. Green. David Sanders.
Benjamin Nrlsser, S. Sanders, j. Goodday, l. b.
Meyers, h. SnwaTtZ, }. Meyers, Samuel Meyer,
n. a. tranklIn and Arthur Wagner.
The Excelsior Lodge Party
Another pleasant "evening at home" was
given last night by Excelsior Lodge, No. 1852,
knights and Ladies OF Honor, al their lodge
rooms iu St. Georges Hall Oh Market street. Sn
successful ere tiese monthly soc1S la- "
DC dong before the members IegsE5 faa.. g."
Ia lal. The success is largely .=
CO "a. EFFORT Of the management
pa les are Kept absolutely select
"a almost 8 o'clock before BUNS Or.
stI I'D. the -srz march. which vs.
Pr. ..sr .. o. U0ra ~ n.ss o. = Ir.-. .F..
Low u lty couples. -lierWar, ..--. sue
-01fe' -Ii5 Interrupted bF Ha -- q
rel e1tf nidE ign' ali
res - IAceislors most enjoyable
parties.
The committees were composed as follows:
Mrs. E. Il. Kinsman, Mrs. e. a. Nahum PROBES
sor J. Z. Horn; Floor Committee-irs. G. Pur-
Lawson, Mi. II. Il. McDougal; Reception Com
iuttee-Mlss Nj Mccarthy, Mrs. Ii. A. Rookie
fellow, Mr.. II. D. McKellar.
MISUNDERSTANDING Wedding in Oak
land.
On Sunday afternoon very pretty home we'd
ding was celebrated at Tie residence of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs Schlesnger, in
Oak and. The bride was Miss Annie Schlesn-
ger, the groom Mr.. Adolph Hallmark OF Ne
braska.
At O'Clock the ceremony was read by Rabbi
NJ. 5. Levy. The bridal party entered the apart
menl 10 the strains of an Italian orchestra and
took their places beneath a tOur-eafed clover
made OF MarechaI Neil roses. The bride carried
q white ivory prayer-book and wore pendant
from a slender chain eDcilcling her throat brill
liant star and crescent OF diamonds, present
cluud-ike drapeIy, enYeoping heI whole figure
from the crown OF her head 10 the very hem OF
the long train. The bridesmaid was Mss Hat
tie Schlesinger sister OF the bride. The best
Mr.. l. kalmuck.
After the ceremony a reception was held aud
supper was served in tent erected on the ele-
giant lawn. The bridal pair were The recipients
OF numerous beautiful gifts that carried with
them The expressed good wishes Of their friends.
lie happy couple VIII spend their honeymoon
IN California, after which they Will go TO Ne
braska 10 reside permanently.
EAmUng the invited guests were: Misses Lille.
,Tuhdnnah, Alice and julia kalmuck, Miss Jen-
lie Levy, Mr.. and Mrs. Mark StrOuse, Mr.. and
Mrs. Levy; Messrs. L, and l.. Kalmuck, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bethel, Mr.. Stanley Bethel, Mr.. and Mrs
San Francisco, Miss Carrie Elschel Of Berkeley
and others.
Surprise Party Eighteenth Street.
Mr.. George A. Schllling was rendered very
pleasant surprise party recently by few OF his
intimate friends the occasion being his twenty
first birthday. Among the many elegant pres
eBts lie received must be noted handsome gold
watch and chain, the gift Of his father. Music
dancing and games were participated In until
midnight, when lie guests were ushereG into the
spacious dinlng-roOm where a liberal repast of
carefully prepared delicacies and fruits was
spread The dinlng-room was beautifully Hum
mated with Chinese lanterns, and oInamented
with the fragrant flowers whose sweet scent
added much to The generally attractive effect.
At an early hour the guests departed to their
homes well pleased with the success OF the sur
prise Among those present were: MIR. and Mrs
A. Schilling, MI. and Mrs. X Hodber, Mrs. b.
Petit, Mrs. A. RapeD, Mrs. II. Travers, Miss
Sophie Schilllng, Miss May Horstmann, Miss
Clara Stevens; Messrs. George Schilling. Joseph
SchIlIing, Henry PetTi, Adam Schilling, Joseph
Mayer, Joseph Oliver Theodore Stevens, Will
lam Wagner
The Mizpah Lodge Entertainment.
The members OF Mlzpah Lodge, No. 45, U. Z.
A, gave an enjoyable sheet and pillow case
party, preiaced by brief entertainment, last
evening at Eastern Hall, 81 OFarrell street.
The Glowing programme was presented: Song,
MIR. j. W. Baker; piaua solo, Miss
Hurlburt; song, Mrs Joost; recitation, Mrs.
Nellie wilkins; recitation, Mr.. j. w. Baker;
reading, Mrs. Warner; vocal solo, Professor
jackson. Dancing under the direction OF Mr.. j.
]. Hayes, was aiierward INDUCED IN TIL late.
. The Committee of Arrangements consisted of
Mrs. Carrie Warner, Mrs. NJ. +. S0uther Mr.. L.
a de Lamater, Mrs. Nellie Wilkins. The leadip z
officers Of The lodge are; Past CSmmaSdTr. Hrs M
kins; Vice Commander Mr. L. A. de Lamater
Assistant Commander. Mrs Clprlco.
The Thompson Tea at Serena.
Mrs Emily Thompson gave high tea Wednes-
day al her residence in Serena. in honor of Mrs.
W T. Bushnell of this city. The table decora-
lions were faultless. The menu was selected
with lavish care. Music and pleasant conyersa-
ton together with amusing recltations gave to
the affair a specially recherche character. Those
invited were: Colonel and Mrs. Heath. Mr.. aud
Mrs James n. Heath, Mrs. Dement, Mrs. Lunt,
Miss Woods, Mr.. and MIS-. Barker, Mrs NJ. Ash.
ley, Mrs. Breslauer and two daughters, Mr.. and
Mrs. Blood, Mrs. n. l. SIN 18th, Mrs II. A. Black
Of this city. Mrs. Blood, accomplished
pianist, together with the charmlngihostess rem
dered in a most artistic manner a selection from
"Martana," while other ballads were sung by the
guests. Mrs smith gave much Of her attention
10 the comforts of The hour, which helped TO
bring smiles of satisfaction TO the bright faces
present. a. the day closed with Respondent
sunset this guests made their adieux. feeling that
reunions such as these serve 10 strengthen the
cords OF true friendship.
Temescal Entertainment.
Catholic Ladies' Aid Society, No. Ia. gave an
enjoyable entertainment and social last WeGnes-
day evening at ST. Lawrence Hall, Temescal.
The society, which has been organized about a
year. has made wonderful progress as a charlt-
able organization. and lis numerous benefits
have been god send TO many poor aud destitute
families. The branch meets weekly al the above
hall and is ably managed by the following OH
GERS: President, Mrs. J. J. ORourke; First Vice
President, Miss Mary Kane; Second vice Pres-
ident. Miss Maggie Swords; Recording ana Cor
responding SecretaIy, Miss Susie McFeeiey /;
Financial Secretary, Mrs. KATE Murray;
Treasurer, Fannie Mooney; Marshal, Miss Men.
cedes villa; Guard, Mrs. Vellagei Executive
Comnste-Miss f. Gallagher, Miss Paladeau,