The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-06-18
THE SOCIAL WORLD.
Midsummer Meeting OF the West
ern Addition Club.
a Worthy sea-Captain Fairly Caught in the
Tolls Of q Complimentary Surprise.
Drive By Moonlight

Miss Emma ThurSby, the eminent vocal
list, and her sister, Miss Ina ThuIsby. were
the guests of honor at an enjoyable dinner
party given on Monday night by Mr.. and
Mis-. Walter e. Campbell, at their Turk
street residence. Among the other guests
WERE Mrs. Alma Park MIR. Osgood Put
nam, Mr.. II. NJ. Boswortb and Mrs. NJ. b.
Billiard.
A bright Oakland wedding on Tuesday
evening united Miss Mary Ella Broadway.
daughter of DR.. and Mrs. Bradway. and
Mr.. f. w. Payne of Hartford, Conn. The
happy couple are now at Monterey.
The departure of the MOhican. Thetis.
Marion and Alert for the Behring Sea to en-
force the provisions of the Presidents proc
lamation regarding the killing of seals in
those waters, will decimate society at the
naval station here.
Yesterday Mr. and Mrs. Washington Por-
ter (nee Lee left New York for Europe.
Mr.. Porter, whose fruit interests are i'm
mense, is well known on this Coast. His
marriage, which was performed by Profess
sOr David Swing in Chicago, took place on
Saturday last. The happy pair Will be
away until November, and will reside at
S945 Lake avenue, Chicago, on their return.
Ga last Sunday an enjoyable private pic
ME was rendered to the friends OF Misses
Annie and Minnie Davis at Ross Valley.
Special mention should be made OF assist
aDce rendered by MeSSrS. Chris Smith and
W. Lane in helping the young ladies in fill
ing the wants OF their guests. Among the
latter were: Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Angus, Miss
Bird Davis, Miss Kate Jerrett, Miss Dora
Peterson, Miss Mamie Ross and Misses
Annie and Minnie Davis, Messrs. Chris
Smith, William Lane. Joseph Ross, Sias
Pierce John j. Sweeney, Thomas and Ed
ord no wi
Al the residence of Mr. and Mrs. j.
Buries. in Stockton, their daughter, Miss
Mile, was married AZ noon, Tuesday, to
Mr.. A. Jacobs, young merchant OF this
city, where the happy pair VIII reside on
their return from a wedding trip to
Monterey.
Mrs. Dr.. c. c. O'Donnen chaperoned
party of young ladies on moonlight ride to
LIS GuilliCOs last Tuesday evening. After
a very pleasant ride they returned to Glen
Ellen where Mrs. QDOnneh gave highly
ENJOYABLE supper IN honor OF Lieutenant
Bartlett Of New York. The following were
present: Mrs. DR.. {. c. 0'DOnuel, Mrs
VIII Cooper. Mrs. George ODonnell, Miss
Sadie GUNNER, Miss Medic Nashburn, Miss
Agnes FarreD. Lieutenant Bartlett, Nh
Byron Yelverton, DR.. w. Wilder and MI
j. Robin.
The wedding of Mr.. Theodore Ledderhos
to Miss Josie kaeintz took place at the resi-
deRce of the brides uncle, Mr.. Frank
haeintZ, 2209 Leayenworth street on Sun
dav evening last. Miss Emma KaeIntZ oif-
ciated as bridesmaid, the groom was at
tended by Mr.. Emile kaeintz, brother Of the
bride.
The Western Addition Club Meeting.
Last night the Western Addition Literary
and Social Club held its monthly meeting
at Odd Fellows Hall. being the last of the
present term, as the July meeting will be
al IN Ia a1 Nlt mn
of the hall.
The members and friends took away the
flavor Of specially choice programme to
bear IN memory till the August reunion. 1t
was as follows: Overture, Noah Brandt's
Orchestra; tenor solo, The Bloom Is on the
Rye" (Sir II. Bishop, Mr. George st. }.
BTemner; recitation, The Confessional
(W. ". S ,oryl, Miss Ida Kruger; contralto
solo (srIectiOn), Miss L. l.. Levet; basso
solo, Down IN the Mine,' Mr.. I. l.. Parent
Jr.; comedietta in one act, A Hns-
band in Glover" Lydia, Miss Louise
Cosgro; Horace, Mr.. VIII c. Meagher).
The occasion was notable for the appear
anee of Miss Kruger, whose rendition Of
an emotional role, rerhaps all the more diff
cult for being somewhat hacknevcd, was
eminently acceptable. Miss Levels culti-
waited cOntTaltO also part0ok Of the nature
of pleasant surprise to many. Mr st. j.
BremneT and Mt Parent are established
faYoTites, and the same may be said for the
clever participants liz the concluding COM
edy which dismissed the audience in Il state
OF nigh good humOr.
Some remained to enjoy a dance. which
took place under the following auspices:
Floor manager, hIr. c. l.. MARBLE; Commit
tee-N. c. Paddock. j. a. Hawkins, 4. j.
Maroney, G.. T. Balch.
Following are the efficient officers of the
club: George A. Mullin, President; a. Nj.
Thornton, Vice President: w. a. Searles,
Treasurer; Norman G. Harris. Financial
Secretary; Harrison Houseworth, Record
ing Secretary.
a Popular Shippers Surprise Party.
a pleasant farewell surprise was given to
Captain Bailey Of the British ship Drum
craig. who left for Liverpool last Tuesday
morning to take command Of a new and
larger ship. The captain is well known in
this city, having traded here for many
years, and is one of the most popular ship
masters coming to this port.
He was dining in this city with friends,
when a telegram was handed him, saying
he was wanted on board the DTumcraig at
once. His ship is at Oakland Wharf He
left hurriedly, intending to catch the 1880
O'Clock boat. As prearranged, he was late,
but was met at the ferry by Captain Poole
and others, who finding him considerably
agitated, volunteered to get tug. Hurry
ing to Vallejo street, he found the Sea
Queen with steam up and jolly party with
band on board to welcome and surprise him,
and so well were all the details carried out
that it was a yeritable surprise. Captain
Lockyer of the Sea Queen took the party
across in short order.
Captain Squirting, who has been chief
with Captain Bailey for i've years, and sue
ceeds him in command of the Drumcraig.
had the ship Splenddly lit up with Japa-
neSe lanterns, 80 Of them being distributed
abOut the yards and all over the ship, whose
beautiful outlines were shown 10 tine ad
vantage. The party were received by Cap
tain Squirting and Officers Brady ana Chad
wick. The cabin and captains room were
banked with flowers. When the word was
| passed the band played march and the
company, led by Captains Bailey and Sour
ring, went down to the Tween decks,
where the large space was transformed with
flags, flowers and notices into vertable
palace.
Over the cnmpanionway was the word
welcome" On the mainmast Mr.. Brady,
| first officer, who is quite an artist, had
| painted some scroll work with For Aud
Lang Sync" in the center and on the beams
| coming. lie roi est mort, wye le ro, and
| over the well-laden fefreshment table was
the cheering legend Drink hearty"
| Captain and Mrs. Scott led the grand
| march. Dancing followed for some time,
| and then the company was entertained
with vocal selections by Mrs X. b. West,
| Miss NJ. j. Farley and Mr.. w. j. Moore.
| After refreshments Captain Scott of the
| steamer West Indian was called upon and
made brief and witty speech, TO which
| Captain Bailey responded with some heart
! felt remarks expressive of his appreciation
| of the attentions shown him on the eve Of
| his departure.
One incident occurred that showed the
nature of the relations existing between
! captain and men. A crowd was in the
cabin taking parting glass with Captain
| Bailey when the old sail-maker, a fine
| specimen of the ancient mariner, came in
/ and was heartily welcomed. On being
asked for toast the old man, who has
sailed with Captain Bailey for ten years.
rose and with tears in his eyes said: "Well,