The morning call., 1891-01-11

solo, with autoharp accompaniment, by
Mrs. J. c. Spencer. and the delightful sing
ing of her four children was rare treat.
The "lyceum essay by Mr.. III. Holbrook
Blinn, IAN Hawaiian Feast in the Valley
of Ioa," was clear-cut diamond in golden
setting. quartet composed Of Mrs. l.. 5.
Anderson, Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Parent and
Mr. Ii. j. Werner recalled many memories
of other days in their charming rendition OF
the old song, Come Where My Love Lies
Dreaming" 4 bass solo, 1.-The Lost Chord"
brought Mr.. A. NJ. Thornton hrmly to the
front The lyceum lecture by Rev John
Harmon was witty and brimful OF laughter,
and the final number, mandolin and guitar
selections by Signor Cipolloni aud three
pupils, including Miss George Sroufe,
closed as charming an entertainment as
could well be arranged
The President, Colonel Charles FL. Blnn,
and his able assistants are to be congratu-
lated on the position the society has at
tanned
The Willis Musicale.
Quite large gathering assembled at the
residence of Mr.. p. Willis. on Leavenworth
street, last Thursday evening, all DESTROYS
of attending the last musicale given under
the direction OF Miss Mamie Hogan.
Dancing, singing and games were the
order OF the evening, during which the
following programme WAS successfully
rendered: Piano duet, Professor Barrows
and Mrs. Willis; song, MY Maggie" Miss
Mamie Hogan; recitation. Crossing the
Bridge" Mr. Tom Mcclure; guitar duet,
Miss Hut and Miss Evans; song, "ow eet
Galiler," Mrs. p Willis; recitation, "Ouly
a Crust of Bread" Mr.. P. Willis; selection
on the harp, Miss Dugan; comic SONGS
with banjo accompaniment, Mr.. b. j. May
ers; selection on the flute, L. Getters; song
Miss E. Mclnerney, and Il very laughabie
sketch by Mr.. p. Willis and Mr.. j. Nolan.
The guests thereupon adjourned to the
dining-roOm, where bounteUuS repaSt was
partakeu of, after which the merry throng
departed for their homes.
A Surprise Party.
A surprise party was given last Thurs day
evening to Mr.. and Mrs. R. Scnottler at
their residence. Vocal and instrumental
music and games constituted the main pleas
was partaken Of at II O'Clock By those pres
ent.
Much merriment was caused by the recita-
ton OF 'hertoffelpf anna kuchans' Revenge,
or the Pumpernickles' Heir" which was
well rendered by Mr.. Charles Born of Ala
media.
Among those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
r. Schuttler, Mrs. Antoine Schottler. Miss
Addie Schotller. Mr.. and Mrs. A. Z. Evers,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Stable, Miss Mary Stable.
Mr.. Fred Berwick, Mr.. Charles Born, Mr..
Frank H. Schotller. Mrs. William Maloney,
y l. y L q
Clara Evers.
bout midnight the guests departed for
their respective homes.
Native Sons Ball at Benicia.
The ball given by Benicia Parlor, No. SO,
n. S. G. W., of Benicia, will long be re-
membered by the many who thoroughly en-
joyed themselves thereat. The City Hall
had been decorated for the occasion in the
best possible TASTE and it was generally re-
marked that never before had it been 50
picturesque. The music was furnished by
Schreiner's Orchestra, from San Francisco.
Mr.. A. Dalton Jr:, President of Benicia
T. Burner, President of Stanford Parlor,
\. ID. 6. W, headed the march.
Those having the affair in charge were
Floor manager, p f. Quinn; Floor Commit
tee. 4. McGrane, Il. A. Sllyas, J. j
Barry, James Ewing and E Quinn; Recep
ton Committed. Rueger, &. Z. Dalton
! W. P. johnson and 0. G irish Commtte,
| of Arrangements-A. Dalton Jr., L. j. Has
| tings, 7. Cook, E. Rueger and p. +. Quinn
| Decoration Committee-E. J. Hastings. O
Gerrisb, a. SiiFaS, NJ. Harrington, 5. A
Gray, k. Simmonds, c. Gerrish and +
The Park Tea in Oakland.
Mrs. V Neel Park entertained a number
of her lady friends, on Friday, at her home,
1875 Franklin street, Oakland. to an after
noon tea. The invited guests were: Mrs.
NJ, f. Child, Mrs. II. II. Watson, Mrs. A. B.
Hammond. Mrs. K. Eddy, Mrs. w Ii.
Bailey. Mrs. Il. ?. LiveTmore, Mrs. F. w.
Hall, Mrs. W. Reed, Mrs. II. C. Wilson,
Miss Wilson, Mrs, +. Soule, Miss Bacon,
Mrs. B. A. Knight, Mrs. l.. r. Baker, Mrs.
g. Gilman.
Society Personals.
Mr.. and NJ rs. N. NJ. Estee have returned
from attending the inaugural ball al Sacra-
mento, where they were the guests Of Mr..
and Mrs. McCreary.
General and Mrs. w. II. johnson Of Los
Angeles, with their daughters, the Misses
Johnson, are the guests of Governor and
Mrs. Markham in Sacramento.
Mr.. c. A. Lougfellow. son of the cele-
brated poet, is visiting this Coast. While
in this city he viii be guest at the Palace
Hotel.
Mr., and Mrs. L. L. Baker attended the
State ball ut Sacramento.
MIR. w. +. Goad visited Coiusa on Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel II. Taylor have re-
turned to the city after spending the holi-
DAYS with relatives in Sacramento. They
| will be at home to their friends on Tues
| days at their residence On Grove street.
Mrs. S. Muller of 314 Steiner street enter
tanned a number Of friends with tea last
| Thursday. The afternoon was spent il
singing, music and conversation.
The Hon. and Mrs. Robert Boyle for
| merry MISS Josephine hdlt) nave been a
| Florence, Italy, during the past month. He
! is the son of the Earl of Cork, and his wife
| is the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. 7. Hale
of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank S. Woodbury. Of Den
yer. Colo, are passing the winter at the
California.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paxton Little of New Yorb
are at the California for the season.
Miss Mae Wickersham of Petaluma has
returned home after visit of few days
here.
Miss Mamie Woolrich willretun this week
from Los Angeles.
Miss Maud Argues of San Jose is spend.
ing couple of weeks with relatives in
town.
Mr.. A. Levinthal from San Bernardino is
improving in health.
Mrs. Harry Hull of Seattle, now visiting
TINS city, Is being made the recipient of MANY
| hattering social attentions.
Mrs James Otis Jr. is making prepara
lions for visit to relatives in Santa Bar
| bara.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel NJ. Wilson are max
ing the tour of Egypt
| Mrs. 6. w. McKeand and Miss McKeand
OF Oakland, are staying for short time a
| the III Monte Hotel SauSalito