The morning call., 1891-02-15

Thornton, Miss Grace Leavenworth, Mr.. Thomas
Doane, Mr.. A. Z. Thornton, Mr. Al Nye, Mr. w.
Mr.. George Wood Mr.. fl. b. SiOeum. Mr.. n. G.
Paddock, Mr.. Ed Sutllfi, Mr.; X e. Leaven-
worth. MIR. James Angel air. William PerAins,
The programme was select and varied con-
siStlng Of guitar solo, " La SuTphco Miss
May Co';erill; piano solo, selected MIS-:
and bandurr "RoumanIa March Miss Mabel
Stump, Miss Alice Stump and Miss virginia
Stump; topical song, 1.-The Irish jubilee Mr..
f. L. North; duet, banjo ana guitar, ''Sebasto-
poll Miss Mary Cotteflll and Miss Alma Crow
sc5r ;G SaIp SOLO SOLO ~ iIia@ Ta MISS Eath
Crowell; topical soug, original, MIR. j. IL.
Scott; piano solo, La Bamboia," Miss Eta
Doane; banjo solo. selected. Miss Alma Crowell;
vocal solo, "Romany Lass" Mr. Al Nye; banjo
duet. "MOrrs Grand March," Messrs. a. {.
Thornton and Ii. B. Slocum; THO, mandolin,
guitar and piano, "Leontina," Miss Eta Doane,
Mr.. Thomas Doane aud MI w. A. DOane.
supper was served at midnight. The reception
and dining rooms were decorate in Oriental
style, The walls being hung with Chinese stream
eis aud lanterns. Chinese New Year card was
placed al each plate on the tea-tabe, ami each
gentleman present was the recipient of Chinese
lily for buiGouhoe bouquet. Chinese cOnfec-
ticns were served with cups OF tea.
After supper dancing was INDUCED In and con-
tinued into the "Sna hours"
The Bohemian Lodge Anniversary.
The eighth anniversary ball of The Bohemian
Golden Gate Lodge, No. 90, c. S. p. S. lBohe-
milan Sclavonian Benevolent Society, took place
last evening al Union square Hall Tie latter
was brightly cOfated with streamers and dra-
perlPs, While palms bordered the stage aud lined
the approaches.
FleischGan's Orchestra distinguished Itself by
furnishing superior music. Tbe beseda, or BO-
hemian national dance, was quite feature IN
the programme, but the ''s,Tasak," or Bohemian
polka, seemed very similar TO The American
polka. Although lie RAIN intertered with the
attendance, there was large enough number
present for comfort. Dancing continued till FAR
into lne night.
Following are the committees: Committee of
ATranGements-JOSeph l.. BalOun, a. Beran, L.
MaeIOyc; Reception COmmiItee-F. Loth, A.
Shuls, +. DOSal; floor manager, T. MatejOyic
Floor COmmtiee-Ed BIuZ. j. kfejcik f. }.
Las;uika, V. NnIera. A. j. Schohay, j. Ny
kiicek.
The Commercial Hotel Hop.
highly enjoyable valentine hop took place
last evening al the Commercial Hotel. al the cor
ner OF Kearny street and Montgomery avenue.
Tie pariOrs were preltily decorated for the Oc-
casion, aud lie guests appeared bent on pleas
IRE. Much merrment was elected by the pro
cess Of pairing" by means of cores pOnGiug
numbers upon lie comic valentines issued TO
each arrival, aud which afteTwaid formed ap-
prOpTlate souvenirs OF The evenings fun. Dane.
Ing 10 tile music OF good str;rg orchestra was
bTskly prosecuted and tile service of an elab-
or"te supper about midnight Only seemed 10 set
new wings 10 The flying eeT.
lie affair was clpitaly managed Mrs H.
TODD, among Inc guests, exhibiting great exc
cutlFe dDIlllE. whlIe Tie management spared no
rains TO make the affair the success 1t undoubt-
edly WAS. Ii is under stood thai this Is only the
first OF Il series OF pleasant hops 10 be given
under the same auspices.
Among those present we're: Colonel Rollins
Mr. Percy Pettigrew, Mr.. john Peltlgrew, Mr.
L. 4. hlcDOnsld, Mr.. j. ii. Simpson and VILE
Alr ID. BOehm, Mr.. J. N. Gray, Nj. ?. Murphy,
Mr.. L. MahefiI, Mr.. Jerome Wait, Nj. y. \
Iuiler, Mr.. a. d. Lounds, Mr.. Frank h. Murray,
Mr.. Frank I. Bruce, Ar, j. E. Murphy and WIFE
Air. j. Ii. POrtefileld, Mrs. A. II. COnmal, Mr.. j.
IL. Ware. Mrs. e. ". Perkins, Miss y. A Morse
Miss l. Douglass, Mr. George Perkins, Mr.. S D.
mn Mr. nd
T. j. sunny, Mr.. W. Mulner, Mr.. and
Mrs. II, a. Sayles, MIR. D. Mckenzie,
Carrie Kelpe, Miss Alice Malone, Miss NJ. NJ.
Clessen, Miss L. Clessen, Mr.. and Mrs Leaven,
worth, Miss Julia Kelly, Mr.. 4. b. Camerer, Mr..
James p. Reap, Mis-. d vim, Miss NJ. 5 evenson,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Holland, Mr. and Mrs o. A.
bearing. Mr. 6: b. Cook, Mr. aud Mrs. II. Sex
ton, Mr.. &. Z. Williams, Mr.. ana Mrs c. Ii. Pas
Srebl, Mr.. and MS. II. NJ. Todd, Colonel George
+. Barnes. Mr.. and Mrs: A ". Thurman, Mis-.
\. Holmes Mr.. aud MIS- d. W. {. Morgan, MIS-.
Dr. Meatherby, Mrs. Captain W. a. Lord Mrs.
Van Tress, Mr.. +. Ii. BaiIl Il.
Phillips Griffin wedding at TomaIes.
On Wednesday. the 4th Inst, at the Church of
the Assumption in Tomales, was witnessed one
of the preltiest weddings that has ever taken
place there. The contracting parties were Miss
Nellie I. Gritfn, daughter OF the late John Gril-
ii n, and MI j. S. Phillips OF San Francisco.
The sacred edfce was handsomely decorated
with ferns and eyergreens. Rev. Faith Ell Slayeu
pastor OF the parish, performed he ceremony In
most Impressive manner. Miss Frances Il.
Griffin, sister OF the bride, acted as bridesmaid
and MIR. Gratten Phillips, brother OF The groom
was best man.
EAt lie conclusion Of the nuptial mass the we'd
ding party drove to the family residence OF The
bride, where an elegant wedding breakfast was
served. IoaSts were proposed and responded to
III bumpers OF champagne. AfterWard the happy
DaiT departed amid shower OF rice and good
wishes Oh their wedding tour. They VIII reside
In SIN Francisco.
The presents from the ad miring friends of the
couple were numerous, useful and elegant
Owing 10 the recent death Of the brides father
the wedding was private, only relatives being
present
Tournament of the Delphian Troubadours.
The afternoon and evening OF Friday, contrary
TO previous announcement. was chosen by the
Committee OF Arrangements OF the Delphian Lit
erary Society for the annual competition for the
Dephian Medal
Tie elegantly ftled hall on HaIght street was
arrayed in festooms OF evergreen, and bay ana
laurel twined the marble brOws OF The great
poets, who seemed to gaze in silent admir- alton
on tie early efforts OF their aspiring followers.
The meeting was called TO order early In tie
afternoon, and the exercises opened with a short
address by Mr. w. +. Castron, who occupied the
position OF Chairman. The first OF the cOmpeti.
tors was Mr.. s. w. LangdOu, who had chosen for
The subject OF his composition W aShington at
Valley Forge" and who tenderly deIinrated in
verse lie peills aud sufferings OF our nations
earliest defenders, dwelling particularly upon
the incident related of tile Ii ro who knelt in
prayer upon the frozen ground and commend ed
The cause of justice and freedom to tie assist
ance and care of benehcent Providence
Inc second contestant was MIR. KomnIus
IoTrln, whose theme WIS Napoleon at ST.
Helena" The poem was written In The irregu-
lar measure Of the ode, aud the poet ably pen
ciied tile glorles and adversiles OF The iustrlous
clieftain, and mOralized upon the yicissitudes OF
life and The emptiness Of earthly glory.
Mr.. Richard 3 CUae Jr. then entei talned the
assembled audience with the narration OF an in
CT ngeh IN h.lua
been uttered by an Indian warrior dying upon
Tue neld OF battle, and entitled The Tale of
Arakon:" The gentleman was followed by Mr.
r; h. wilson, who delivered Il poem entitled
The curse OF the Buccaneer," recOuuting a
striking incident told Of one OF the West Indian
pirates.
The final competitor was Mr.. c. Horatio
lessen OF Santa Clara College, who read the first
OF three cantos OF noem, in Speucerian stauZI
entitled "Oregonia" The poem was in the
gre ter part descriptive of scenes in the vicinity
OF the poets earlier home, particularly The
Columbia River, and concluded with glowing
apOstr0phe TO Mount Hood
Al the conclusion OF the exercises the society
adjourned until the evening, when 1t again
convened and after deliberate cOnsideTa-
lion by The five judges the elegant GOLD medal
was awarded 10 MIR. e. HoraIlO JesSen, the
Laureate of Santa Clara College. the presenta-
ton address being made by the Chairman, MIR.
w. +. CastrOn. The poem, "Oregonia," is, as
The author stated, but III adapted for recitation.
should be read. and in The Chairman's address It
was pronounced worthy tribute 10 the beaut-
hui State Of Oregon by one OF her soas
After the presentation the patty retired TO the
banquet:iable and The evening was spent in u
most enjoyable manner.
The Danish Society Masquerade.
The Danish Society DANA, Branch No. 2, gave
its second annual masquerade ball last even
ing at Bna Birth Hail. The stage was brightly
decorated, and, despite the rain, the attendance
was good
In the varied assemblage were noted a realistic
oldcOuntry sweep and fac-simile OF The we'll
known hatiesS vegetarian who vends newspapers
about LOttas foun ain, huutsmeu, court danes
peasants, prlncesses, with many more. The
childreD's dresses were particularly "cute"
Dancing, after supper, was continued until
nearly o'clock. The Second Regiment Band
OBLIGATED.
Following were The committees of the evening:
Committee OF Arrangements-C. ii. Bowers, j.
7. Rofod, j. Madison. M X. Madsen. G. NJ.
Beck; Reception Cnmmlitee-C. Block, j. Peter
sen, A. Thomseu " Hartman; floor manager
q. Nj. Beck: Floor C0mmittee-H. Z. KofOd, Z.
Iversen, n. J. Nelson. ii. Ravn.
The National Club Party.
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