The morning call., 1891-08-28
THE SOCIAL WORLD.
Wedding Of Miss Dusinbury and
Mr.. James p. Merritt.
Stanford Parlor Royalty Entertained in Oak
land-Preparing for Mexieos Cele-
bration-Personals

The Kings Daughters OF the Central NJ.
E. Church Will give a rainbow social this
evening in the church. on Mission street.
near Sixth. A choice programme has been
prepared.
Miss Alice Decker is being made the re-
cipient of much hospitality in Salt Lake
City. Last week Mayor Scott gave theater
party in her honor. and another was given
for her the folio wing day by Messrs. Pol
lock and Glendinning, Mrs. Wallace chap
eroniDg.
Miss Birdie jacobson will be at home to
her many friends on Thursday evening next,
at 507 Lombard street, prior To her departure
north on visit.
Invitations have been issued for the hop
at the Hotel Rafael on September 9th.
AT the dinner party given recently by Mr.
George T. Gaden at the Hotel Pleasanton
the guests entertained were: Mr. and Mrs.
j. W. Parkhurst. Miss w. V. Lewis and
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Peterson.
Mission Parlor, No. IS, n. S. G. W., will
give its seventh anniversary ball this even
ing at Odd Fellows Hall.
The Dusinbuyr-MerrittW Wedding.
Among the most notable Oakland we'd
dings of late was that on Wednesday night
of Mr.. James p. Merritt, nephew of the
late d. Samuel Merritt, and Miss Mary
Webster Dusinbury, at the residence of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Myron L. Dusin-
bury, 122S Adeline street.
Miss Mabelle Williams was the brides
maid and Mr.. Harry L. Dusinbury best
man. The bride was given away by her
father and the impressive Episcopal mar
riage service was performed by Rev. DR..
Akeriy Of st. Johns Church, which was
handsomely decorated. The ceremony was
followed by the hearty congratulations of
the friends present. At 10 o'clock the
guests were invited to partake of a sumptu-
Gus wedding supper served in q tent on the
lawn.
Brandt's orchestra was present. The
bridal gifts were very pretty and numero us.
The bridegrOom's gift TO the bride was a
check for $1,000 and handsome sealskin
sacque.
The happy pair came TO the California in
this city prior 10 their departure for San
Diego
Stanford Parlor's Visit.
Oakland ParlOr entertained the members
of Stanford Parlor, No. 76, n. S. &. W.,
most generously on Wednesday evening at
the Galindo Hotel in that city.
Over $50 covers were laid and the Sons
had an ENJOYABLE :time. Mr.. sSamuel 3 ell
Mckee Jr. WAS toastmaster and presi ded
over a merry list.
Some of the members of Stanford Parlor
who were present we're: Messrs. J. C.
Bateman, f. ii. Wakeman, a. +. Schlei-
cher, William I'll. Hammer, }. Frank Moro
ney, Harrison Houseworth, Frank II.
Eckenroth, a. C. Mckenzie, j. B. Halsted,
J. F. Groom, T. S. Straley. j. Il. Strehl,
Frank 4; Powers. f. d. Drake, j. D.
Brown. Thomas A. Davies, Frank II. Bel
cher, Z. }. Angelo, E. j. Casey, j. n.
Collit, Ii. j. Angelo Frank j. Hildeorand.
For Mexican independence Day.
Last Wednesday evening rehearsal took
place at the studio of Miss Ellen Coursen,
1170 Market street, participated in by sew
enty-fve young ladies who are to aid in the
grand concert, which will be given at Odd
Fellows Hall on September 16th in honor
Of the anniversary OF the independence OF
Mexico. The young misses, VINO are under
the immediate direction of Miss Coursep,
show great proficiency.
Alexander h. COney, onsul-General OF
Mexico, j. Y. DoSal, Secretary to the Con-
sui, Captain A de la Tore, Messrs. A Be-
nayides and a: de la Tore Jr., all members
OF the Mexican Celebration Committee, were
present at the rehearsal.
On conclusion of the rehearsal Consul
Coney invited those present to Il downtown
restaurant where refreshments were served
after which all took their departure for their
homes after having been warmly congrata-
lated by the Consul on their proficiency.
The Clifford Benefit.
Irving Hall was we'll filed last evening on
the occasion of the testimonial entertain
ment rendered to Mr.. George Clifford, the
hall business manager.
Among those assisting in the programme
were: Miss Rose Broderick. Miss Minuette
StenaD, Messrs. n. Meagher, L. J. Nc.
Greagh, A. HaIlett, J. Davis. W. Sturcken,
Charles Thedy and w. w. Noble.
The last number was the third act OF
Monte Cristo," presented by the following
cast: Edmund Dantes, Mr.. Sam Deal Jr
Nortier, Dlr. W. j. Lonergan; Villefort
Mr.. John L. Glinden CaderOaSse, Mr.. A
Hallett; Albert de Morcerf, Miss Evira
4orke; Carconte, Miss Alma Smyrna. The
company was drawn from that which won
the first prize in the recent tournament, and
the acting found general favor. Altogether
MIR. Clifford reaped a deservedly good har-
vest.
Birthday Party on Potrero Avenue.
a very pleasant party was rendered Miss
Lille Holje last Friday evening at the resi-.
dence of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs NJ
Hoije, 1875 Potrero avenue. The event was
the sixteenth anniversary OF her birth. She
was the recipient of many beautiful gifts,
and the floral tributes were most elegant.
Dancing, vocal and instrumental music
and recitations were the main features OF
amusement during the evening. Mr.. George
Van Orden acted as master OF ceremonies
and Miss Emily Van Orden presided at the
piano. Flashlight pictures were taken by
Mr.. f. Fishbeck, which afforded much
amusement ami laughter.
Supper was served at II o'clock, after
which various games we're introduced, and
dancing again resumed until o'clock, when
bus took the merry-makers in a body, con.
ha re tn hair
"Allatoona'' at Saratoga Hall.
The Del Monte amateur players presented
"Allatoona" last night at Saratoga Hall
before very large audience.
Following was the cast: General Corse,
George S. Tilden; General Estes, E. II
Bertaud Jr.; Charles Dunbar, A. j. Vein
ert; Seth Green, E. A. Pyle; Major Rhett
S. L. Pierce; Captain Chase A. NJ. Ashen.
ardsOn; Squire Cody. j. II. E, Nutter
Orderly, Al H. Jaquith; Orderly, A. Nj
Annis; Ben, Joe Cummisky; Pete, George
L. Dealy; General Sherman, U. S. A.,
William G. Lee; Helen Dunbar, Miss Car
rie Hamlin; May Blackburn, Miss May
wright; Mrs. Horton, Miss Rose Schultheiss.
The players. who formed part of the old
CALIFORNIA;, pleased their audience, although
the waits were somewhat long and certain
of the minor parts inadequately sustained.
Following is the executive staff of the
company: George S. Tilden, Director; Ed
A. Pyle and Ed TideD. stage managers
George W. Richardson, Treasurer; William
G. Lee, property-master.
Dancing followed under the direction of
the Coronados. as follows: Floor mana
ger, H. l.. Goertzhain; Reception Commit
tee-W. III. Holden. W. w. Doolittle, w.
r. Nelson, A. w. Volkmann; Floor Com
mittee-J. E. Holden, c. GoertzhaiD, E. T.
Kleyesahl.
Surprise Party at the Mission.
The many friends of Mr.. Harry Bentham
rendered that gentleman a surprise party
last Saturday night at his residence ON
Alyarado street. between Twenty-second
and Twenty-third. The affair was one Of
the most pleasant gatherings that has taken
place at the Mission for some time and a
great surprise to Mr.. Bentham.
Mr.. Bentham's wife and their daughters,
the Misses Sarah and Annie Bentham, mad e
arrangements in quiet way, and when Mr..
Bentham returned home he was surprised
to find the house crowded with some sew
enty Live friends.