The morning call., 1891-10-26

Mrs. jeremiah Clarke chsrmingly inaug-
urated the season on Saturday afternoon
with tea given at her residence. 2119 Cali
fornia street, in honor of Miss Lyman, SIS
ter of Lieutenant Charles G. Lyman. the
hostess sOn-in-law.
From until after o'clock there was
constant succession of arrivals, the line oil
carriages extending for blocks. The suite
of parlors were daintily decked with now.
ers, chiefly great bowls ana curious vases OF
chrysanthemums. Indeed, from the prolu-
sion and variety of those blossoms the recep-
ton might be called " chrysanthemum
tea"
Golden-brown varieties distinguished the
front room. where the guests were received
and presented to Miss Lyman. In the rear
parlOr the blossoms were red, creating
charming rudy glow against the black pan
cling. The two buffet rooms were both in
yellow, and here Ludwig's art had been en-
gagged to detain guests, not without success.
Meanwhile Brandt'S Orchestra discOursed
selections from "Sinbad" and the latest
operas. and society enjoyed itself chatting
on the outlook of the season.
Mrs. Clarke was assisted in receiving and
entertaining her guests by her daughters,
Clarke, Miss Ruger, Mrs. Cantain Wood,
Miss Laura Clark of Sacramento, Miss
Julia Bissell, Miss Fanny Thompson of
Santa Rosa and Miss Blanche Castle. All
the ladies wore exquisite full evening toll
lets.
Lieutenant Lyman was the recipient of
many cordial congratulations during the
charming affair on his recent appointment
to General Ruger's staff, which will have
the effect of retaining himself and vile
among their many friends here.
Engagement Reception.
Last nights reception was held at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. |. Raphael, 17O5
| Cough street. TO announce the engagement
! of their daughter Miss Jennie Refs 10 Mr..
| Abe Lewis,
The vestibule. drawing rooms. reception
and dining rooms. were beautifully deco
rated with flowers, chrysanthemums in
different cOlorS being a special feature.
The guests arrived shortly after S o'clock
and spent the earlier hours of the evening
in dancing to orchestral music. Later on
number of vocal solos were rendered, and
! among the most beautiful numbers were
! Mrs J. W. RaphaePs so los from III Bacio"
| and Miss Frances Refs ''cavatina" from
Roberto il Diavolo." Mrs. Felix Merzbach
sang "HabernaTa" from Carmen" with eX-
| quslIe taste, and Mr.. Ike Nathan'S rendition
| of Comrades" was enthusiastically en-
| cored.
| At II o'clock the guests sat down to a
| sumptuOus supper. MIR. julius w, Raphael
| was tOast-masier, and in q few graceful
sentences announced the engagement of
! Miss Refs and Mr.. Lewis, extending his
! fluctuations and best wishes.
The tOaS s,drunk in sparkling champagne,
| were responded to as follows;
"Our friend ABB" by Mr. Felix Merzbach.
| Tile Ladies'" by Mr.. Max POppcr.
"Our Jennie" By George Raphael.
- our Host and Hostess" by Mr.. Eugene Levi.
"Our Married Friends" by Mr. E. |. W olfe.
After supper dancing was resumed aud
! continued jealousy until about o'clock
! this morning, when the guests departed amid
a cloud Of good wishes for the affianced
| couple.
! Among those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
! / Raphael, Mr. and Mrs. Julius W. Rl-
| phae Mr.. and Mrs. George Raphael, Mr..
! and Mrs. Robert Il. Raphael Mr.. and Mrs.
/ Eugene Levi, Mr. and Mrs. L. |. Nnlfe,
| Nj. and Mrs. Cy Greene, Mr.. and Mrs. Felix
! Merzbach, Miss Dora Warschauer. Mr..
! Max Warschauer Mr.. Bruno Roman, Mr..
! and Mrs Herman Enkle Mr.. and Mrs ).
! WeilZ. Mr.. aud Mrs. J. Livingstone, Mr.. and
| Mrs. A. DObrzinsky, the Misses Franklin,
| Mr.. l. Nathan, Mr.. L. Summerlield, Mr. d.
| Schoenfeld, Mr.. Max Charles, Mr.. Max
| Pepper, the Misses Wagner, Mr.. Joseph
! DObTZepsky, Mr.. Charles Greene, Miss
! Helen Greene, Mr.. a. Greene, Mr.. and Miss
| Myers, Nj y. Franklyn, Mr. Sam kroX,
| Miss Lille Cohen, Mr.. Jacob Godday.
The st. Adams School Entertainment.
The ST. Adams Sunday-schoOl gave an
| OllltE VI liltlE very SUCCESSFUL tlltcl LdlLl-
! ments and social dances last Thursday even
! ing at Union-square Hall, TO which they
have lately removed.
| The following are the names of those who
| kindly volunteered: Mas tiers r. Lincoln,
| r. Parker; Messrs. r. Patten, NJ. c. Bye,
| f. Wagner, {. PaTdy w. g. Badger, Nj
| Toby, MI Duncan, SigaOr q. Cipoiloni and
Rev. Mr.. Edwards OF Trinity Church; Miss
| Lawrence, Miss J. Peterson, Mss y. Peter
| son, Miss Pearl Niles, Miss L. Simeon, Miss
| J. Lawrie and Miss Schroupe.
The special committees consisted OF: Ar
| angements-Nl lilam +. Muhl1er Jr., G
| CassWell and August Euler; Reception
| Miss T. Stuart, Mrs. Mayberry, Mrs. True
worthy and Mir. Vincent; Refreshment-
| Mrs. II. Euler Jr., Miss Barthman and Miss
! 2. Grenenger.
Party on Turk Street.
| A very pleasant gathering took place on
! last Friday evening at 17l8 Turk street, in
! compliment to Miss Alice Culverwell of
! Santa Cruz. vino is here on short visit.
! The evening was passed very pleasantly
| in card-playing and social intercourse,
vsried by the arrival of four-horse
| wagonette on its way to the park, con-
| tanning MIR. and Mrs. j. l.. Boone, Mr.. and
! Mrs Z. W. Williams, Miss Annie Boone,
| Mr. Ralph Boone aud Baby Will
Jams. During the evening several flash
| light" photos we're taken.
! The company consisted Of Miss Alice
! Culverwell, Miss Statia Thomas, Miss Laura
| Stewart, Miss Grace Williams, Miss );
| Madeline Langand, Miss Lucy Wells, and
! Messrs. Newton l.. Williams, MarmiOn
| Douglas, Leon Raffour, A r. Dice, A.
| Nicer and Prince Thomas
Parties to Take Place.
The Catholic Ladies' Aid Soci ETY., No 20,
will give its third entertainment and social
at Irving Hall on Friday evening, NOvem-
Der 9th. As much good is continually being
done by this society in the cause of charity,
| it is hoped that generous res ponse will be
met with.
The Grizzlies will give their second party
at UniOn-square Hall on Wednesday even
! ing. November 11th.
The first benefit to be rendered the
| Worlds Fair Committee Of Battery c. Sec
| Ond Artillery Regiment, n. G. c., will be
| by the Western Addition Comedy Company
at Saratoga Hall on Fri day, the 18th prox.
! "a Husband in Glow er" and Cast OFF
| With a Shilling" will be presented, and
| should fiji the house
| A literary entertainment and social dance
under the auspices Of the Cal edonian Club,
| ST. Andrews Society, Scottish Thistle Club
| and Clan Fraser, No. rs, .. S. c., will be
! given in the B'nai Birth Hall, 121 Eddy
| street, on Friday evening, November 18th.
| as complimentary benefit to the widow OF
| tins late Norman BeatOn, piper for many
years, and a great favorite among the
| Scntch people of this city.
The Boucicauit Comedy Club will produce
! "Sharps and Flats, a new local comedy.
| followed by a dance at Irving Hall on
! Thursday evening, November 18th.
An entertainment and ball will be given
under the auspices Of the Sons of ST. George
| in aid Of Mr.. Thomas Booth, at B'nai Birth
! Hall on Saturday evening, December 18th.
Lincoln Relief CORPS will hold an open
meeting at its hall, 50 Eddy street, Thurs
day evening, November 9TH, at which time
the sewing machine held over from the re-
| cent baZaar will be ratified Admission free.
| All are invited.
The First Troop Cavalry, n. G. c., will
| give its first annual reorganization ball on
| Tuesday evening, November ID, at Odd Eel
| lows Hall. Invitations will only be issued
| upon application to members.
Young Ladies' Institute No. will give
| stereOpticon views and social at Union
square Hall, November 10th. The views
are 10 be glimpses of Ireland and will be