The morning call., 1891-02-24
THE SOCIAL WORLD.
A Pleasant Entertainment Given
by the EpwOrth League.
"a Dream Of Fairyland "-The Excelsior Club
Celebration of Washington's Birthday.
Out of Town Events

abiding place Of Mrs. Z. B. Croker of Sac
ramento.
The plymouth Congregational Church will
give musical and literary entertainment
this evening in the parlors of the church on
Post street, near Webster.
Miss Maggie Wheeler of Oakland has been
the recipient of much social attention in
Stockton of late, where she has been the
guest of Miss Thompson. Mrs. j. N. Kile
gave a charming luncheon in her honor, and
en- Friday evening Miss Alice Thompson
gave tiddledewinks party, also in her
honor.
Mr.. and Mrs s. Dannenbaum have issued
invitations for dancing party to be given
for their daughter, Miss Adele Damien
baum, at their residence, 1880 0ctaria street.
next Saturday evening.
Miss Rose Rich entertained a number of
friends with the play "A Loan of Lover, -
last Tuesday at her home, los Oak street.
The coach-house had been transformed into
theater and refreshments were served
during the pretty performance, which was
followed by the service of supper and
dancing.
james A. Garfield Corps. No. 81. will give
a social ana ball at Pioneer Hall this even
ing, when a large attendance is expected.
Seven Pines Circle, Ladies of the q. A
r., held their regular meeting last evening
at st. Georges Hall, and enjoyed sociable
time.
DR.. and Mrs j. S. Potts of San Jose cele-
braied their silver wedding last Monday
evening by a most recherche reception given
at the Hotel Vendome. Over 200 guests of
the elite of San Jose awaited themselves of
the opportunity to personally attest The
popularity of the host and hostess.
The Bashful Boys will give their second
anniversary party at odd Fellows Hall this
evening.
Another diamond wedding with Ameri-
can principals, bat with the scene in South
Devon, England, came off on Saturday. The
principals We're Mr. Franklin Morse Singer
and Miss Blanche Vanderbilt MarceliSS.
The groom, just y, is said to be worth be-
tween S10,000000 and S15, coo. One of
the bridesmaids was Miss Sanderson, the
California singer, who has been doing well
abroad.
The wetherbee Musicale.
The musicale at Mrs. Henry Wetherbee's
home at Fruityale on Thursday evening
added still more new people to the musical
coterie gathered about the enthusiastic
hostess. A charming evening il was to the
large number present. Those whO partici-
paied in the programme we're: Mrs. Blake
AlYerson, Howard Baker. Miss Bessie Dom
aidsun, Miss Beatrice Priest, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. \. Redfeld, Rev. Mrs. McNutt. Shirley
Baker, Mrs. Henry Wetherbep, Miss Emily
Lawrence, Fred Winant, Miss Grace Hem
utlNOBs MI. anu MIS-. u. y. 9lChnl6IlI, MISS
SYLVIA Chapman; dramatic reader, Miss
BOuton.
Farewell Party at San Jose.
\ few intimate friends of the family met
nj the hOspitable home of Judge Rhodes on
the Alameda, San Jose, last Saturday even
ing to wish bon voyage to Mrs. Alfred Bar
stow and Miss Grace BaTstow of Oakland,
who leave for Europe tomorrow. Mrs.
BarStow goes. to Berlin to place her daughter,
who is an accomplished pupil of Camilla
Urso, under the tuition of Joachim, tn g
greatest living master of the violin. The
young lady, who has rare talent and is al
ready numbered among the best amateurs
OF the Pacific Coast, will remain three years
abroad.
The time passed pleasantly with music
end conversation, and during the evening
delicate refreshments were served. At
late hour the company took their departure
with many pleasant words to the hostess,
Mrs. Judge Rhodes, and good wishes to the
travellers.
Among those present were: Mr.. and Mrs
I. .. Smith, DR.. and Mrs. Hill, Mrs. Judge
Moore, Mr.. and Mrs. Palmer OF London,
Miss Cora May, Miss Emily, Miss Kate
Smith, Miss Bessie Moore, Judge and Mrs.
Rhodes, Mrs. q. BarstOw, Miss Grace Bar
stow, Mrs. A Hofstra of Michigan and Mr..
James Rhodes,
The Epworth League Entertainment.
The members of Epworth League, Chap
ter 1868, of Simpson Memorial Methodist
Episcopal Church gave a literary and musi-
cal entertainment and social last evening in
the lecture-ToOm Of the church, GU the COT
ner of Buchanan and Hayes streets.
The following programme was thoroughly
appreciated, liberal applause testifying to
the enjoyment OF the audience: Opening
song, America, the audience; prayer, pas
tor; piano solo, Miss Nellie Anderson; reci-
tation, Miss Z. MoItell; vocal solo, Miss
Della de Lano; violin solo, " P0lCnaise in
a" Leonard. Mr. J. Clement; Delsarte
movements-Misses Bessie Mcintosh, Net
the Hyres, frankie Milroy, K title Anderson
pupils of Miss Jessie Anderson); flute solo,
Etude de Concert (Terchake), Mr.. W. Z.
Higgins; recitation, Miss Bessie Mcintosh:
trio, Miss D. de Lauo, Miss Jean Anderson,
Miss Jessie Anderson.
The officers OF the league, which does
much quiet good. are; c. B. Perkins, Presi-
dent; Miss E 5. Graves, Weep reside MT !;
Charles SwartZ, Secretary: Carl Fowler,
Treasurer; Miss Della de Lano, pianist; Il.
L. Spooner, chorister.
"a Dream of FairyIand."
Once more the juvenile operetta, " A
Dream of Fairyland," which has won gold
en- opinions on former occasions, was pre-
scented last evening at Irving Hall.
The production was under the personal
super lIStOLl VI the tdicutcl dutHDE anu GOul-
poser. Mr.. Charles II. Gabriel, and the
management of Messrs. 81. C. Partridge, W.
Iowenberg and John j. Newbegn. An in
terested audience followed the fortunes of
the TWO little orphan girls in their search Of
fairyland. which was finally found.
Some of those taking part we're: The
Two Orphans, Flora King, Dolly Lowen-
berg; evil faires-Gladys Piver, Louise
Brownell, Blanche Taber. Nettie Partridge,
Mile jones, Lila Berry, Ada Newbegin,
Edie Duff, Gertie Brown; good fairies
Lena Worth, Mable Greedy, Jessie Mol,
Alice Judkins, Gussie Martin, Belle Kyle,
Alice Bush, Nina Cochran. Lottie Under
hill; sprites-Nettie King Pansy Newbegin,
DOlie Greedy, Alice Partridge, Title Bro wn,
Lily Jansen. Mary Smith, Dora Andes,
Nina Anderson; angels, visitors. etc.
The Excelsior Club Entertainment.
Last evening before a select audience the
following long and interesting programme
was presented by the Excelsior Musical and
Dramatic Club in celebration of Washing
toms birthd ay anniversary: Overture
orchestra; vocal solo (selected), Mrs. NJ. A.
Simpson; recitation, Montgomery Guards, -
Mr. Thomas MeGll; Excelsior quartet. Mr..
w. E. Walker, Mrs. Clara G. Walker, Mr..
Fred Perk. Miss Eva Peck; banjo solo, Mr.
w. Alfred Pingree recitation On character),
New Church Organ" Mrs. A. l.. Hudson :;
vocal solo (selected), Miss Emma Degner !
recitation ia commemorative sermon, "Old
Mother Hubbard" Mr.. L. Lincoln piano and
violin duet, Mrs. Flora B.Stout, Mr.. II. G. Case :;
Shakespearean recital from Hamlet" Act
Ill, scene l, Mr.. G. S. Rouse, Mrs. Sey-
monr; quartet. Our Bark upon the
Stream" Messrs. Robert II. Ely, William
Burdick, Charles c. Deuel., John Batty
recitation, Mr.. J. p Craig; vocal solo, Miss
Lima Crews; piano and violin duet, MIR. H.
G. Case, Mrs. +. b. Stout; Shakespearean
recital from Romeo and Juliet" Act III,
scene 2, Miss Lima Crews, Miss Laura
Crews; overture, orchestra. Dancing con-
cludel the agreeable affair.
Society Personals.
Mrs. FL zabeth Tallant and Mrs. F. w.
Tallant and child are among the latest de-
partures for Del Coronado.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Carolan have gone
on visit 10 San Diego.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred L. Wooster have re-
turned to the Napa Soda Springs after a
short visit here.