The morning call., 1891-05-17
EVENTS IN THE
SOCIAL WORLD.
Thoughts Generally Turning To.
ward the Country.
King Reception in 0akland-A Niles ICanyOn
Picnic The Shakespeare Club Social
Family Parties-EOtes.


Sons have already secured headquarters at
Santa Cruz for next Admission day.
Mrs Mackenzie, the wife of Rev. DR..
Mackenzie of the First Presbyterian Church
of this city, has consented to read her in
teTestng paper on Experiences in Camp
IN the Holy Land" in the new Presbyterian
Church, in Santa Rosa, on May 10Th.
The Invitation of the Alameda County
Union of Christian EndeavOr Society to the
San Francisco societies to participate in an
excursion and cherry picnic to Niles on
the first Thursday in June, has been ac-
eeUted.
Last Friday night many Of Oakland's
most prominent people turned out en- masse
TO bid farewell to Rev. j. b. Mclean of the
First Congregational Church, and wish him
bon voyage prior to his departure for En-
gland to attend the Worlds Convention OF
Congregational Societies.
surprise party twas given to Mr.. and
Mrs. c. Selender, at their new residence
on the corner of Sixth avenue and East
Seventeenth street, East Oakland, on Fri
nav evening. Mt and Mrs. Selender have
been spending their honeymoon at the Del
Monte. and on their return were thus vel
coined by their many friends.
Mamie T. Hotcbkiss, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. F. 5. Hotchkiss. was married to Mr..
Walton r. LuSk OF this city, where the
happy couple Will reside.
Ten or eleven companies Of the Boys
Brigade, connected with the Westminster
Battalion, will 90 into camp at Fairfax
Park, near San Rafael, from May 18th TO
June OH. There will be about 80 in camp,
including the officers. An enjoyable time
is anticipated.
MI and Mrs. John Rosseter celebrated
the tWenJy-ffth anniversary Of their wed
diug-day very pleasantly last Friday even
ing at their home in Alameda.
The numerous friends Of Miss Gertrude
Aud VIII be pleased TO hear that she will
be rendered a farewell testimonial concert
at Irving Hall on Monday, the 18th inst,
previous TO her departure for Europe, where
she intends remaining for some time to study
with the classic masters. Miss Aud Is the
pOSSeSS0r Of a remarkably sweet and sym
pathetic voice, voice tnat IS not only pleas
ant to the ear, but one that penetTateS TO
those gentleT feelings that are usually linked
with an appreciation of music and song.
Personally Miss Aud is modest and gen
eTous little lady, and her hnal appearance
cannot help but prove most interesting
event IN musical as well as social circles.
King Reception in Oakland.
Mr.. and Mrs c. Il. King held a brilliant
reception on Friday evening at their elegant
home on East Eleventh street, Oakland.
The decorations were exquisite and the
entertainment in all ways uneXcepti0nable.
Among those present from this city were
Mr.. and MIS-. Henry Conway, Mr.. and Mrs.
George D. Knight, Mr. and Mrs. q. Q.
Stewart Mr.. aud Mrs Il. l.. TickneT, Mr..
and Mrs 4. I. Van DuZer, Mr.. and Mrs. Z.
}. Connolly. Mr.. and MIS-. Philip Teare,
Mr. and Mrs Charles Hansen, Nj and
NJ F5tfv,
Hooper, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hooper, Mr..
aud Mrs. George HOOPER Mr. and Mrs. W.
B. Bancroft. Mr. and Mrs. f. A. Wick, Miss
Conroy, Miss Chandler. Miss George
Chandler, Mr.. Chandler, Mr.. Frank Hooper
Miss Martin, Mr.. Z. q. Kelton, United
States Consul to Mexico; Mrs. c. c. Wy
man, Mrs. Hickman, Nj. ana Mrs. 7. B.
Merry Mt. and Mrs Terry, MIR. 5. q.
Murphy
Private Picnic to Niles Canyon.
The private picnic Of the Three Kings"
was held last Sunday at Niles Canyon, near
Niles and was one Of the most successful
events Of the kind held in many long day.
The picnic was ably managed by Miss
Kate Gallagher and Miss Mamie Rafferty,,
and the gentlemen's side Of the days outing
WAS looked after by Mr.. Thomas F. Flood
and Mt. George w. Bishop. The musicians,
Mr.: Hughey DOugherty and Mr. William
dlltL- were TIC lEtlpiCuLb VI AldI9 oulilEA
from the ladies for their work.
Many Of the picnickers missed the first
boat but came on tie next, aud when the
grounds we're reached were driven to the
Gancing-y aYilOn in two large buses, which
we're specially hired for the Kings" At
the pavilion the programme, generally
speaking. was dancing and singing. At l
o'clock dinner was announced by Mr.. Flood
and the gentlemen took their partners, and,
headed by the musicians, marched to
SHADY grove, where the dinner had been
prepared on large tables. At the table
toasts were given by Nj. Charles Reno, Mr..
D. Coakey, Mr.. Joseph Brown and Miss
Mona Dempsey.
After dinner the march was continued to
point on the PleasantOn road, and by a
large stream the party erected rough stage
IN the shade Of tall trees ana the following
vocal and musical programme was carried
out: Duet by Miss Mona Dempsey and Miss
Mamie Tlrrell, entitled "Willie and joe;
Mr.. I. F. Flood sang Billy EmeTson'S
latest success, Maggie MuTphy's Home"
Live, Ny Love. "ESsie Dear" and 1.-The
Blue and Gray"; Mr. Hughey DOugherty
then gave a rendition on the ACCORDION, and
Mr.. Patten and Mr.. Dougherty played
banjo duet: Nj. J. Deuehy sang "a Lock Of
My Mothers Gray Hair; Mr.. Flood. Mr..
Bishop and Mr.. Barnum then sang an Origi-
mai song. prepared specially for this picnic,
entitled The kings" which was indeed
Seven Up"
After quite number Of others had sung
the merrymakers wendell their way back t.
tile pavilion and danced till late hour re-
turning to town about o'clock, after enjoy
ing one of the most successful outings yet
held.
Among those present were: Mr. Thomas
T. Flood and Miss Maggie Murphy, Mr..
George w. Bishop and Miss Esther William
son, MIR. Joseph Brown and Miss NJ Tyrell,
Mr d. Coakley aud Miss S. Scanlon. Mr..
w. Long aud Miss Mona Dempsey, Mr.. j.
Denehy ami Miss K. Gallagher, Mr.. Charles
Reno aud Miss NJ. Rafferty,, Mr.. J. Kane
and Miss i. Daily, Mr.. and Mrs. Hughey
DOughPTty, Mr.. Sam Barnum and Miss
Mamie Gallagher, Mr.. j. McCOrnyille and
Miss Anna Mckenzie, NJ. J. s. Holland and
Miss May Mcclure.
The Shakespeare Club Social.
Last Wednesday evening the Shakespeare
Literary and Social Club gave their second
monthly social at Minerva ParlOr, Saratoga
Hall. The following excellent programme
was fully appreciated: Song, when the
Heart is Young" Miss A. JoOste: selections
from The Private Secretary" Messrs. Nye
and Bush; song, "a Che la MOrte." Miss
a. Callen; humorous readings, Mr.. Guy
DuTrell song, "Old Folks at Home" Sig
nor COrnellio; the quarrel scene from "Ju-
hns Cesar" Mr.. J. Lonergan; songs. Non
ever" and over the Summer Sea-" Mrs.
G. MeAuliffe; comic recitation, Mr.. Stevens.
Dancing was then INDUCED in for the rest
of the evening.
Party on Washington Street.
a very pleasant and successful surprise
party was rendered to the Misses Lucy and
Mary Call on Friday evening last at their
residence, 1871 Washington street,
The evening was spent in dancing and
numerous games, after which delicious re-
past was served.
Those present were: Miss Lucy Call,
Miss Mary Call, Miss Mamie Ames, Miss
Lizzie Kaiser, Miss Olive Cheminant, Miss
Elizabeth Prchard, Miss Jessie Ames;
Messrs. William Ames, Arthur Jones, Ear
nest Jones, L. Perry, Clifton Cheminant, f.
Kaiser, f. futile.