The morning call., 1891-09-13

The Independent Rifles. Captain Schmal-
holz, will give al excursion to Shell Mound
to-day.
On Tuesday, at Woodland, Col. ]. B. Kettle
and Mrs. Anna Hartman were married by
Rev. Seneca Jones. Ono feature of the
wedding was the ages of the parties, Culo-
mel Kettle being II years old and Mrs. Hart
man having reached the age 81. Both par
ties are highly respected in Yolo County.
In honor of their sons confirmation next
Saturday at the Mason-Street Synagogue,
Mr.. and Mrs. Max Silberberg hereby extend
cordial invitation to their relatives and
friends for reception at their residence,
935 Post street, next Saturday and Sunday,
the 10Th and goth inst
Charitable Tea.
Yesterday afternoon the hospitable home
of Mrs. c. A. Tripler. 1927 Washington
street. was thrown open for tea given for
the benefit of the Nursery for Homeless
Children. This institution is situated at
2901 California, and cares for some sixty lit
tie ones who would otherwise be lost through
neglect.
Between and o'clock some 400 friends
we're pleasantly entertained 10 the flower
decorated parlor suites. Choice musical Sc
lectiOnS were contributed by Mrs. Martl U
Schultz, Miss Skelly of Oakland, Mrs
Small, Miss Lowenberg. Miss Crowell and
Miss Taylor. Miss Lila Ellis gave charm
ing little recitation, Miss Eleanor Eckert
presided at the flower booth aud little Miss
Jean Nokes at the candy stand.
At the tea-tables lovely cluster of young
ladies mlnistered to the thirsty. Attired in
light-rolored dresses, they fitted to and fro
carrying sweetness and light with every
cup of fragrant Bohea. Their efforts were
instrumental in realizing some Sis. the
charming corps inciuding Miss Grace
Young, the Misses Brastow, Miss Mamie
Wilson, Miss Elsie Knox, Miss Ida Glib
bons. Miss Alice Tripler, Miss Mary Crow
ell, Mss Edith Young and Miss Mabel HOl-
lie. The guests left delighted with the
reception. and hoping for a repetition in the
near future
The officers of the home are: Mrs. j. L.
Dunno President; Mrs. w. B. Harrington.
Vice-President; Mrs. C. A. Triplrr, Secre-
tary: Mrs. W. w. Young, Treasurer.
Mrs. Z. A. Crowell, Mrs. Evans. Mrs.
Henry Dutton, Mrs. p. B. Cornwall. Mrs.
o. o. Burgess. Mrs. Weihe. Mrs. Egan.
Mrs. Van Berger, Miss Johnson, Miss
Daniels, Mrs. A. Moore, Rev. and Mrs. w.
W. Davis, Mrs. Lowenberg,. Mrs. Hollis.
Rev. Mr.; Mason. Mrs; Collins. Rev Mr.
Citizens, Mrs. Theall, Mrs. Sp ruance, Mrs.
Grace, Mrs. Holland Smith, Miss DR.. Lane,
Mrs Pew, Mrs. w. X. Eckert, Miss Kip and
Mr.. Laurence Kip.
The Jury-Murray Wedding.
A very happy wedding on Saturday of last
week at San Mateo. united Mr.. Richard Fl.
Jury, editor and proprietor of the San Mateo
lie der, and Miss Murray of Belmont. Mr..
Harry Noble and Miss Fay, b. tn of this city,
attended as brst man and bridesmaid, re-
spectively. The ushers were Mr.. Charles
Krkbride of the Tlmes-Gazette, and Mr..
John Jury. brother OF the groom Inc Rev.
Mr.. McD0ugall performed the ceremony in
an impressive manner. The church was
| filled with the friends of the bride and
groom. After the ceremony the bride and
groom went at once to their home, which
| had been handsomely fitted up, so that
| housekeeping could be commenced without
| delay. In the new residence a reception
| was held.
A Pleasant Birthday Party.
Last Saturday evening, the 9th inst, the
Misses Kittie and Maggie de Lury were
| rendered very pleasant birthday and sur
| prise party by their many friends at ST.
| Georges Hall. Dancing was the principal
feature of the evening, music being fur
| nished by the Cellarius Orchestra. At
| midnight over fifty couples sat down to a
tempting and bounteOus repast, served by
several young ladies, which added more
| harmony and beauty to the scene. After
indulEing In two hours more OF dancing the
| party broke up with best wishes for the
| welfare of the two young ladies, and all
| agreeing that the affair was decided sue
cess.
The Loewe-Mencke Wedding.
Last Saturday, week ago, very happy
| wedding was solemnZed at TeutOnia Hal
| on Howard street. The principals were
| Miss Annie E, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
| John Mencke, and Mr.. William G. Loewe,
| the well-known business man.
The stairs and halls were deliberately dec
| grated with palms, evergreens and flowers.
| Miss Sophie Claussen JUS and Miss Elvin
| Cochins were the bridesmaids. and Messrs.
| Albert EhrenfOrt and John Mencke grooms-
men. The bride was given away by her
| father, and the impressive ceremony was
performed by The Rev. j. Fuendeling.
After congratulating the happy pair the
| where a beautiful supie. was served.
| Speeches were made by Messrs. William
| Ehrenfort, A. Asman, Henry Kuhls, W..
| Asman. w. Schwarke and others. but the
most notable, which was the cause of q
| good deal of merriment, was made by the
| Rev. j. Fuendeing, who dwet on the
'Lon" of the evening. Dancing con-
| cluded the joyous evening. The bridal gifts
were pretty and numerous.
Among those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. John Mencke, Mr.. and Mrs. William
| Ehrenpfort, Mr.. and Mrs. F. Ehrenpfort,
Mr. and Mrs. w. Schwartz, Mr.. and Mrs.
| C. Hemke, Mr.. and Mrs. o. Cochius, Mr..
| ana Mrs. A. Asman, Mr. and Mrs. Costing,
Mr. and Mrs. Loudin. Mr.. and Mrs. Vo.k-
man, Mr.. and Mrs, Mueller. Mr. and Mrs.
Claussenus. Mr.. and Mrs. Eggers, Mr.. and
| Mrs. T. Il. Dellwig, Mrs. WINNER, Mrs.
Holling. Mr.. and Mrs. Andres, Mr.. and
| Mrs. Felt, Mrs. Hagen, Mr.. and Mrs. Hide
| brandt, Mr.. and Mrs. Gilfllen. Mrs.
schlueter, Mr.. and Mrs. hamberrg, Mr.. and
| Mr.. and Mrs. Wedemeyer, Miss E. COchius,
| Miss S. Claussenius, Miss Hattie Asman,
| Miss Lulu Kuhls, Miss Tillie Vokman,
| Miss Ella Asman. Miss Emile Ehrenpfort,
| Mis-, Emma Drllwig. Miss Hermlna Andres,
Miss Marie fort. Miss Lena Fete.
| pfort, Miss Anna Hildebrand, Miss S.
| Schlueter, Miss Gussie EhronpfOrt Miss
Katie Rauer, Miss Lille Wolfes, Messrs.
| G. Ehrenpf0rt, G. Claussenius Jr., Eddie
Cochius, A. velkman. W; Asman, Louis
Ehrenpfort, II: Eggers. W. Ho!lng, Edward
| Ehrenpfort, w. Hagen, II. Kuhls. Alfred
| Holling. P. Laugenbacb, John Menke.
| Albert Ehrenpfort, Emil Woifes. N. Claus
| senius. j. w. Frank.
The Danish Society Entertainment.
The Danish Society Norden produced an
amusing comedy last evening at Saratoga
| Hall before large and appreciative audi
| ence. The fall Of the curtain was followed
| nv dancing. Following composed the CON-
| mittees on the pleasant affair: ComMlttee
| of Arrangements &C. G. Larsen, N. p.
| Holtum, w. Sonderup, n. Andersen, John
| Lytgens; Reception Commlttee-P. Galberg.
| Captain A. p. Lorentzen, j. w. Lytgens. G.
| NJ. Sorensen, Z. Lund. ]. Petersen. ii.
l Nissen; floor manager-N j. Nielsen
| Floor Committee-H. Ravn, II. p. KOfod,
! Ned Hansen, John Lytgens, j. o. Nybye,
| Charles Bertelsen.
Surprise Party In Mill Valley.
One of the most enjoyable surprise parties
| of late was given last Saturday evening to
the Misses Grace ard Martha Steele in Mill
Valley. The guests arrived at s 80 o'clock.
| taking the house by storm.
! The parlors having been cleared dancing,
| games and music were INDUCED in Mr..
| George McCarte and Miss Martha Steele
favored the company with several vocal Sc.
lections, and Miss Amelia Millar with an