Los Angeles herald., 1891-01-25
SOME SOCIETY NOTES.
THE K. OF P. AND A. o. f. OF A. EN-
TERTAINMENT.
A Most Enjoyable Affair-The Hoilenbeck
Party-Other Receptions and Events.
Notes.

day evening, 10r the Dcnent OF sick
brother and his family, was largely at
tended and proved grand success both
financially and socially.
The first number of the programme
was an opening address by Mr.. w. A.
Ryan. The objects Of fraternal societies
were briefly stated. Then followed the
trio Angeles Serenade and La Fanfan-
clio, by v. Musso (violin), J. Musso
{harp), and F. r. Liddell (violoncello).
They are musicians of ability, and their
difficult selections, ,charmingly rendered,
delighted all present.
Miss Lilly Buckingham gave de-
iightful recitation. The young lady
possesses sweet voice and considerable
dramatic talent. The vocal solo OF Miss
Amelia Grosser was full of merit. Miss
Grosser has an excellent voice, and her
songs are always enjoyable.
Mr.. w. Witzel and Miss Winnie Con-
ner followed with pleasing violin duet.
Miss Ella Eggleston favored the audi
ence with we'll chosen recitation.
The vocal solo (comic) of Leonora Nc
Kenzie, little tot, brought down the
house. She is born actress, and her
comic sketches never tail to provoke up
roarious laughter.
The Mandolin Quintette club, COM
posed of Messrs. v. and J. Musso, F. R.
Liddell, w. H. Alter, j. Leighton Stan
ton and Stanley Ewing, delighted all
present. There is no more pleasing
music than that of their delicate stringed
instruments, which in the hands of the
young artists lost nothing Of their power
and sweetness,
The violin solo, by Mr.. George A.
Grosser, was especially fine.
Miss Pearl Emersoe gave delightful
recitation. and was listened to with
rapt attention. A piano solo, by Master
HI. A. Meyer, was well rendered. Mas
ter H. A. Meyer is a musician of marked
talent, and never fails to please with his
difficult selections charmingly rendered.
Miss Martha Ellis followed with a
recitation, which was exceedingly we'll
performed.
M. Cohen's vocal solo, which fol-
lowed, was called for again, and another
equally good was given.
The literary and musical exercises
were followed by a dance. Mr.. James
Kennedy presided over the gathering.
Mr.. Meyer Siegel, chairman of the COM
mittee, did much to make the affair an
6nJOyaDle one 10 all.
A cake, in which was concealed a solid
gold ring, was sold at auction in small
pieces. The cake was donated by E.
Cohen and the ring by M. M. Loewen-
thai. Mr.. Morris Meyer was the lucky
one who won the ring. Mr.. Meyer do
mated the ring back again, which was
sold at auction and bought by Mr.. NJ.
R. Levy.
The following were the committees:
Committee of arrangement-Meyer
Siegel, chairman; James Kennedy, M.
r. Levy, G. P. Wolfrom, L. Cinnamon,
L. A. Harris, l.. Simonson, P. L. Hof
man.
Reception committee-William Mead,
IL. Meyer, Give E. Richey, H. Gerson,
X. HI. Raphael, w. II. Hoegee, w. A.
Ryan, F. w. Chase.
Floor committee-M. R. Levy, G. P.
Wolfrom, G.. J. Isaacson.
Floor manager-Meyer Siegel.
BALL AT THE HoLLENBECK.
There was a gay assemblage at the
Hollenbeck hotel Wednesday evening,
gathered in response to invitations
issued to dancing party. The ball
room on the second floor was artistically
decorated with pepper branches and
flowers. The orchestra rendered excel
lent music, and the gaieties were kept
up till late hour. The costumes were
especially beautiful.
Miss Maggie Nelson OF Oakland wore
charming costume OF white China
silk. Miss Rawson wore black satin
with lace and jet trimmings. Mrs. Aull
wore beautiful gown of yellow surah,
and Miss Eta Hitler dress of salmon
silk with long black mitts, which was
especially becoming to her brunette
beauty. Miss Beatrice Davis wore a
gown of white albatross, with trimmings
Of moire silk and lace. Miss Strohn
wore beautiful dress of heilotrope
white silk with lace yoke and sleeves.
Mrs. George Steckel looked charming in
q pale blue silk gown, and Miss Boynton
was captivating in q crimson China silk
with black lace trimmings. Miss Ever
est wore handsome blue silk, and Miss
Mullen was attired in beautiful SHIN
nering costume OF pale blue gauze over
silk of the same shade. Mrs. Schallert
wore beautiful pink silk gown with
trimmings of pearl passamenterie and
lace. Miss Dean of San Francisco,
wore handsome white crepe costume,
and Miss Wilson of Eau claire, an
elegant black satin gown en-
traine. Miss Quincy wore a
Fhandsome dress of delicate
mole shade, with front brocaded in the
snowflake effect. The corsage was deco
rated with cut steel and jet passamen-
terie. Mrs. Chrisp wore a handsome
black satin dress with a bodice OF old
rose silk. Mrs. George Gyge, of
Tempe, Arizona, wore rich black
.satin-striped costume. Mrs. Pride, of
Ro,tland, Maine, wore handsome sill
ver gray silk combined with black vel
vet. Mrs. P. Janss, of Grand Island,
Nebraska, was present, with her charm
ing little daughter, Miss Eta Janss,
whose bright scarlet dress was particu-
larly becoming to her blonde beauty.
Miss M. Wasmer, also of Grand Island,
Nebraska, wore handsome costume Of
black lace.
Mrs. G.. D. Baker, wife OF the proprie-
tor of the hotel, was attired in charm
ing costume of delicate China silk, with
butterfly bows decorating the skirt, and
the Medici collar with its Elizabethan
ruff, giving handsome finish to the
neck.
Miss Kate Desmond wore a handsome
costume of white lace, over cream silk,
with ribbon decorations, and Miss Nellie