The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-14

Mrs ELLEN Mcnamara invited a number OF
friends to her residence, Oil Van Ness avenue,
on Admission day TO view the parade. After
thoroughly enjoying the procession and its incl
dents the friends sat down TO dainty luncheon,
which was followed by music and dancing in the
parlora.
Al the tennis tournament at San Rafael 1t was
the common opinion among the spectators that
Messrs. Walter McGavln aud j. Tobin deserved
the honors they won 10 The genIlemen's doubles.
Miss Wilkinson, as the winner of The ladies' SIM
giles, received many congratulations aud none
more cordial than those of Mrs. Sherwood who
would doubtless have proved formidable COM
DetitOr had she been well enough 10 enter the
lists.
Mrs. General George A. Custer has been for
scme time in the Northwest summeTing and get
ting material for her book which is just out.
She has been the guest Of General Carlln at Fort
Sherman. Last week a large reception was
given in her honor by Mrs. Horace L. Cutter OF
Spokane Falls.
On Thursday of last week Professor Clarence
EDDY and party OF cOnfreres were entertained
at luncheon at the Bohemian Club rooms by
Colonel Samuel ID. Mayer, Organst OF the First
Congregational Church, where the new organ,
presented by Mrs. Harriet C. Croker, was in
TWO Ieeitals dedicated. The following Monday
and Mr.. NJ. NJ. Henry at luncheon at the Cosmos
club. Mr.. and Mrs. Eddy, who had been So
ldurning al the Palace Hotel. departed the same
eErning By the southern route for Chicago.
Cards are out Tor the golden wedding OF Mr..
and Mrs. Benjamin Ely OF Winter. They will
have been married fifty years on The 10Th inst.
Tomorrow a social reception will be held in
the parlors Of DIR. Stebbius' church, in connee-
lion With The Unitarian Conference, which opens
this evening
In recent description of the Washington resi-
deHee Of MIS- John A. Logan there IS mentioned
among the hall ornaments little stuffed black
bear, Which, St1Ld NJ on It's hlnd Ieet, holds out
large silver card receiver. This cute littlet e.
low. says tie account, was present from one of
the California Communicates when The huights
TeHplaT were here last year.
The Spaulding Dinner Party.
Mrs. Yolney SpauIding gave pleasant dinner
TarIy on Monday evening at the Hotel Bella
Vista. After enjoying an elaborate menu the
music terminated The affair Thee , P,eSen.
xsFf Ma ana VSg lTs e. de- Young Mr. and
mrs. C. Nj. Palmer, Mrs. Maiher. Miss Lille
Bush, Miss Lizzie SntOn, Miss Lille Waters
and Mr.. Richard 81. SntOn.
A Les Angeles Luncheon.
Mrs. Hughes OF ST. James Park, Los Angeles,
gave a I O'clock luncheon on Wednesday in
honor OF tie Misses Markham, the little daugh-
tiers OF Colonel Il. II. Markham. The follpsfnp
guests sat down 10 tie delicious repast sPead In
honor Of HE occasion; Miss AlleS Markham
Miss Marie Markham, Misses Rarpuerira and
Rowena Moore, Miss Joy COINS. Misses Violet
snd Beatrice NlgmAaIISs.-~Mlss Miriam Barnes,
MISSES BeeSssse~ aud Kate Ellis, Miss Mamie Lip
pil es'5ttof Pasadena aud Masters Harold Butler
aud Fred Shoemaker.
The TobIn Luncheon.
Mrs. Mary A. TObin gave enjoyable
luncheon tarty at her residence on California
street 10 her daughter, Miss Beatrice Tobin, in
honor OF the latIet's birthday anniversary.
Varied entertainment, including a magic Ian
Tern, games and dancing, was provided during
the afternoon. Those present were: Miss
srE.a fut,4 f,sgC rah Tob Rirni a
Fair, Miss Irene COsgrave, Miss COrnella OCon-
nor Miss ROmie Wallace. Miss Fannie McKin-
niB, Miss Agues Bailey, Miss Grace Bailey and
AT. OIyer IObu.
Presentation to Senator Jones.
In Washington the other day Senator J. P.
jones WAS presented with q nice gOldheaded
cane by some of his Utah friends. including
Judge c. c. Goodwin OF the Salt Lake Tribune.
The lead is hollow with slot in the side, from
which lie can shake nickel whenever he needs
CRe-
The presentation speech was made by ex-Gov-
eFnor West, aud Senator Jones responded char
sc;erislcally. Judge c. c. Goodwin OF the Salt
Lake Tribune was the instigator OF the "caniDg"
ceremony. In letter TO ex-governor West,
WEch WIS read on the occasion, Judge Goodwin
made the following explanation OF the peculiar
construction OF lbe cane. He said; Last fall,
when In San Francisco, in conversation with The
Senator, lie mentioned incidentally that the de-
light OF bis life was riding on the cable-cars OF
that city, but that one OF the miseres Of exist
eHee is 10 find he uickels 10 pay the fare. He
said that If he only had cane that on reason
able pressure would shed nickels he would be
the haDplest man IN the world"
Eventually the cane was made in the East 1t
is OF ebony, with handsomely chased gold
head The head which Is hollow. was filled With
by one by lie pressure Of The humb much like
the cartridges in a magazine gun, and II Is very
ingeDiously constructed affair.
Senator Blackburn OF Kentucky presided on
the occasion, and the psrlors were filled with
Western men.
A Farewell Party in Oakland.
Tie home Of Mrs. c. A. Rose, at bic Twentieth
street, near San Pablo avenue was the scene OF
pleasant gathering on Thursday evening. the
occasion being a reception rendered Mr.. a. N.
SpTague, who leaves shortly for his home in
Belleyille, Canada, where he has large business
interests. The exterior OF the house was gayly
Illuminated with Chinese lanterns. whils"wit
numerous dollhouse plants aud WreathS and gar
lands Of flowers lent an agreeable aspect 10 the
happy gathering
An impromptu programme Of literary e1er-
e1ses was rendered, which was listened 10 with
Iapt attention. The numbers included selections
By the oIpheus Mandolin Club consisting OF
Johnson; vocal solo, Picture OF Baby on the
VAL; MI j. Dermody; piano solo, "Taran,
Madrid" Mr. j. Morse, with Violin cbIifato INV by
Mr.. Duncan; fancy dances, Little Helen Rose,
years; quartet, 1.-The Sexton" Messrs. j. W.
DeImOdy, A. J. Rosborough, j. NJ. Mason and
g. w. harrington. After The serving OF refresh.
ments in The spacious dlning-r00m, dancing was
iDaugurated 10 the music Of a string orchestra
Among the invited guests were; Messrs. j.
Nj. Mason G. S. johnson, Anne Brother, w.
Durant, Mrs. b. Dickinson, MIR. John Polk, Miss
Minnie X. Hodgkins, MessrS. Charles Harrlng-
t0B. j. Morse, Mr.. and Mrs. II. Il. SheebaD, Mrs.
Charles Moore, Messrs. j. W. Dermody, s: w
FaTTingO on, G. w. Scott, II. o. Glover, Miss Mae
Kelly Of Sacramento, Mr.. and Mrs. Moon, Miss
Eva Hutchinson, Miss Edna Dickinson, Messrs.
j. II. Renking, T. +. Hawthorne, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Fabian, Mis- Alice Brodlgan, Mr.. and
Mrs Robert Glover, Mr.. A. j. Marlborough.
The Success Lodge Anniversary.
The hall Of Success Lodge, No. g. Order OF the
Beacon Light, was literally packed Monday
evening with friends eager to participate in the
evenings enjoyment. Success is noted for its
monthly soeials but this anniversary was des-
lnSo 70 DC crowned with tile greatest success,
Hhleh was Que principally 10 The efforts OF the
ts o.'ee s anu 70 Tho Kindness OF Miss Tucker,
sS%ehsI OF piano and vocal culture who allowed
Iour Oh her pupils 10 make their debut al this
soeiaL Inc young ladies' fully fulfilled the ex-
peG,atIons OF their teacher and friends.
Inc programme. which gave much pleasure
was as follows: Overture MIR Folev. rani,e,
ton, Miss Maggie Mcleod; plano sold Miss a
Meaghan; vocal solo, Miss Lena Zabu fdebn-
tanleli plano duet, The Misses Maggie Ring and
ley; vocal duet, Miss M. i. johnson ' ana nd Miss
Tucker; address, Supreme Secretary Mrs r. q
Rohley, who introduced Mr.. Lawrence Vincent.
address, Supreme Trustee. Mr.. Lawrence Vim.
cent AfteIward ice-cream was served and
dancing INDUCED In until midnight, when the
friends dispersed highly pleased with the even.
tng's entertainment.
The Committee OF Arrangements was COM
posed as follows: Mrs. j. II. Struckmeyer, Mrs.
E FurloDE. Mrs. E. W. johnson, Mrs j. Slaltery
and Mrs. 4. McCloud. The ofiicers are: Past
President, Mrs. j. q. Struckmeyer; President,
Hrs. Z. FuriODg; Vice President, mrs. j. c.
Peterson Instructor, Mrs. II. Nick. Scott;
Secretary. ". Q. johnson; Treasurer, Ma 8.