The morning call., 1891-02-09
THE SOCIAL WORLD.
Drawing Toward the Close of a
Delightful Winter Season.
6rs. Grants Tea-The Barron Luneheon-A
Theater Party Announcement OF Futures.
Interesting Notes.

The hal poudre last week was the most
brilliant event given by any club in the
course of a memorably bright winter sea-
On Altogether, with private Inequalities,
,i,e oakland Charity Ball and other varied
entertainments, last week afforded very
pretty closing movement TO the rapidly ebb-
ing tide of gayety. The coming week is an
interesting one opening, as it does, with
several happy engagements, ana closing
with Valentines day. Already many
dainty missiveS are being held in readiness
Tor st. Valentines pretty custom Of compli-
ment. which has now largely evolved into the
practice of sending flowers only. Appa-
rently there will be no disnclnation this
year 10 keep alive the memory of the popu-
lar patron saint, who is believed to smile
upon all who acknowledge his arch sover-
eighty.
Mrs. Edward Barron will give luncheon
to-day at her res dence on Suffer street
On Saturday evening Mr.. Charles Webb
Howard gave q pleasant dinner party at
his residence, 2125 Buchanan street, the
guvsts including Professor HowiSon,
Professor Joseph lie CoGte, Rev. Dr. Alger,
Rev DR.. Stebbins and Rev. c. w. Wendte.
The Navy Yard Cct!lon Club gave de-
lightful german at Mare Island on Wednes-
. day. Il was lei by Mr. Faust of the
. United States Coast and Geoietic Survey
steamer Patterson, which has been the
scene of numerous notable entertainments
during the past year.
Mrs ". :. Hobart will give small dane
ing party this evening at ner home on the
corner CT Van Ness avenue and Washington
street. The german will be danced
Mrs. J. 3. Dem of Oakland and her
daughter, Mrs j. G. Allen, were at home to
their many lady friends on Wednesday
afternoon, between the hours of and 6
o'clock.
Mrs. Miller Griffith will be at home to-day
. to her friends at her reside nee, $50 Harrison
street
The hop given by the San Francisco Off
GERS at the naYy-yard, on Thursday night,
was brilliant affair. The sail loft was
PRETTY decorated, with the band under n
canopy near the western wall. Mrs. Samp-
son received, assisted by Lieutenant Moser.
Dancing continued till o'clock.
Mrs. Charles Webb Howard opened her
pretty home on Alice street, Oakland,
which, as to its interior arrangement and
decoration, has been much improved since
day evening
a special concert will be given IN Gen.
tenary NJ h. Church. on Bush street. on
-' the 18th inst, for the benefit of the church.
The Mcmillan party calls will take place
next Friday evening.
The latest announcement regarding the
promised production of ''Girofie Gir0fa."
under the patronage of the Art Association.
is apOstpOnement for three months
-- Lieutenant Dorm, L. 5. N, of the Patter-
son and Mrs. Dorm gave an elegant dinner
on Saturday last to Admiral and Mrs. Ben
The new Club of 81 will give its next party
ct Lunt's Hall, on Polk street, Tomorrow
evening.
The Carmel Society. consisting chiefly of
lt.at IF tba L. 1 IL;
its annual banquet aud dance this even ing.
The following is from the New York
Truth: 1t Is stated that Mrs. Herman Gel
rlchs health Is IN precariouS condition,
and that she will probably soon leave New
York for change of climate. If such
EunNr prove true, New York will lose one
Oh us brightest society stars. Mr.. OelrichS
IS a Jovlal entertainer, and his wife caunot
BE- eclIpSed fer hospitality.
MS Adam Grants tea at her residence on
Bush street was delightful affair. Car
Tlases lined the street near the house be-
tSeen } and o'clock, and the guests were
70; daily welcomed and entertained. Mrs.
uIaht received alone. The handsome apart
&c Ients were lightly decorated with smilax
CHAINS and clusters OF La France roses,
M y.sd Rrandrs Orehestra diseQursed the
Grant IS charming hostess, and her tea was
an Ideal type Of these fashionably informal
entertainments.
The Barron Luncheon.
Mrs. Edward Barron gave a charming
luncheon last Monday at her. residence,
14o4 Suffer street.
The decorations in white and gold were
designed by Mrs. Ida Kersey, and exhibited
dainty mass If white silk and silver gauze
IN the crnter of the table, jaweled with lit
tie crystal bowls flied with white kyacinths
and datfOdllS. A broad band of gold-col-
ortd satin, ftinged with frost-touched ger
anlum leaves and maidenhair fern, extended
no IN
harmony of colvring.
Covers were laid for eighteen, and a
dainty menu was enjoyed by the ladies
amid the strains of Brandt's Orchestra
Pretty corsage bouquets of Niphetos and
Perle du Jardin roses were provided for I'll G
guests, who included: Mrs. Charles Hol-
BRONX, Miss Mary Holbrook. Mrs. Moses
Hopkins, Mrs. J; F. Merrill. Mrs. Coll Dean,
Mrs. James S. Wethered, Mrs Wood worth
Mrs. John Dean. Mrs. Alexander II. Lough-
borough, Mrs. NJ. a. Healey, Mrs. L. W.
Seal, Mrs. w. F. McNutt, Mrs. Edwin
Dmond, Miss Laura McKinstry. Miss Dean,
Miss Maude MOulder, with Mrs. Edward
Barron presiding.
a Coming Concert.
A grand concert will be given on the 18th
Inst. at The First Presbyterian Church par
iors, corner of Van Ness avenue and Sacra-
nento street.
The following talented ladies and gentle
men have kindly offered their services
Nine. Beiloni Zifferer, soprano; Mrs. John
d. Mckee, c9ntralto; Mr.. H. Purdy. tenor {;
Mr.. j. c. Hughes, basso; Mr.. h CLAY
Wysham, Boehm futist; Miss Gertrude
Judd, solo whistler; Professor Samuel Ad-
elsleln, solo lutist; Professor Samuel Abel
stein Neapolitan Mandolin Club, Otto
flslSSBer, accOmpanist.
The notable affair Will be given under the
management Of the following ladies': Mrs
Heniy Dutton, Mrs. A. w. Scott Mrs
Moses Hopkins, Mrs: W. L. Elliott, Mrs P.
II II Horton, Mrs j; K S. Latham, Mrs. F.
Steison. MRS. w. S. Phelps, Mrs William
ID. PIe!son.
Complimentary Banquet.
a number Ct the acquaintance Of DR.. NJ.
HerZsteln having learned Of his intention to
depart AT an early date for an extended tour
through Europe, determined to manifest
their sincere regard for him by the compli-
meht OF n banquet, which should also serve
as the occasion for expressing wishes for a
pleasant journey anc speedy return.
Tie banquet took place last Thursday
night at the California Hotel, and was
most enjoyable affair. The doctor was quite
overwhelmed By the cordial expressions of
his friends. The menu was most elaborate
and the toasts and responses bright and
witty. AT late hour the gathering dis
peTsed.
Among those present were: Messrs.
George Pope, Andrew Talbot, Clinton Wor
den, +. Buckbee, Spencer Bnckbee Walter
Newhail, Edward Newhall, w. Mayo New
hall, and others.
Delightful Musicale.
Miss Ellen COursen gave another musicale
on Saturday afternoon at her hall, 800 Post
street. before an appreciative audience.
Many OF her pupils appeared, as well as four
Of Mr.. Joseph Roeckers most finished sing
ers.
Mr.. Arthur J0hannsen's violin solo and the
IouI-part chorus rendered by the young
an nil ~
me solos and duets rendered by the follow
ing named yocalists well known in the am
lteur ranks Of San Francisco
Song, "Synnove's Lied" Kjeru!f), Miss
EI.sn Conrsen, ballad, "When Daylight
fades MON, Fraulein Pauline Schilling;
song, Relies" Logr), Miss Verdi Gilmore |:
c p variations, lie Carneval de Venice"
u nTsan .. Miss Ellen Coursen; romance,