Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-21
IN SOCIETY,".

man, at her beautiful residence on Pearl
street, entertained very royalty num-
Der of her many lady friends at an at
ternoon luncheon. The table was de-
liciously spread with all things pleasing
to the palate, and handsomely decorat-
ed with damask, cut-glass and silver,
| and in the center of the table was a
large pyramid of block-ice, which was
specially made, and contained ferns and
ivy artistically arranged. Among those
who enjoyed the occasion we're: Miss
Spencer, of Kansas city; Mrs. Van
Smith, Mrs. Judge Porter, Mrs. Otto
Melyer, Mrs. E. A. Haney, of Omaha,
Mrs. E. A. Forester and Mrs. Chas. For
roster, Mrs. A. G. Potter, Mrs. Chas.
Chase, Mrs. G. w. Smith and Mrs. d.
w. Collins.
A jolly straw ride was enjoyed by
portion of the guests of the Arcadia
Tuesday evening. 1t took three large
wagons filled with straw, Captain Ban
ning's six-seated wagon, drawn by his
matchless four-in-hand, and several
other two-seaters to accommodate the
merry-makers. Fred Cowley, OF the
Arcadia and Hollenbeck, acted as master
OF ceremonies, and he made good one.
At p. m. the party started out, and
after short drive reached Camp John
son, where three cheers for the First
brigade were given with hearty good
will. They then proceeded on their
journey, the caflon being at last reached,
when suitable spot was selected and
the masculine portion of the picnickers
proceeded to build campfire and other
wise prepare the tamales, chicken and
other good things provided, while the
ladies busted themselves hanging Japan
ese lanterns among the trees, producing
charming effect with the moonlight
which cleaned through the boughs.
After partaking of the tempting viands,
Professor Harvey Walls furnished music
for the jolly hundred, who Immediately
forsook the shrine of Epicurus and
tripped the light fantastic.
Among those present were Mrs. L. G.
Goodwin, Mr.. and Mrs. w. S, Maxwell,
Mrs. Daniel Innes. Mr.. and Mrs @.
Praeger, Mrs. Mason, Mrs. Chance, Mrs.
Kleinfelter, Mrs. j. H. Norton. Miss
Matte Widney, Mr.. and Mrs. E. j.
Vawter, Mr.. Burk. Mrs. Kerckhof and
Miss Kerckhoff, the Misses Franken-
field, Mrs. and Miss Chauvin, Miss
Mabel Luitweiler, ]. R. Roby, Colonel
VIM. M. McDermott, D. H. Smith, Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Banning, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hancock Banning. Captain Banning,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Vail, Otis Hough-
ton, B. Evans, Miss Sharpe, Mrs. Louis
Jacobs, Mr.. and Mrs. D.. F. Donegan,
H. V. Beville, Messrs. Frank, Percy,
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sic Gorham, H. w. Latham, Miss Agnes
E. Adams, Mr. and Mrs j. j Mellus.
Mrs Barton and daughters, Miss LIE ma
Howe, and many others. 6E
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| A concert given at the Hotel Metro
pole Catalina island, Wednesday even
ing, for the benefit of the Avalon church,
was decided financial as we'll as artistic
success. Previous to the regular con-
cert the Cuthbert family band, of Long
Beach, rendered several pleasing selec-,
tions. Following is the programme
Trio-semeramide, (fute, violin and piano. 7:
Miss Lemon, Mrs. Dr.. shoemaker Mr.. .'. ". H.
| Mead.
| Vocal Solo-Ave Maria Gounod
Miss Mary Selby.
Duet-Starlight schottische, (guitar and
Professor and Mrs. G. s. De Lano. '''-0
Vocal Duet-Fair Janet. ...........,. .Abt
Miss Mary selby and Mrs. DR.. Shoemaker
M Miss Grace Miltimore.
Violin Solo-Cayatina. ,................ Raft
Miss Lemon.
Bass Solo-Gallants of England, sixteenth
Mr.. Ross Hart,
Guitar solonWinamar 1.NidnannT GaIopi De Lano
tlute eOlO-IerZetCe. kreuCZer
Vocal Duet-I Would That My Love
Mrs. Mary selby ana Mrs. shoemaxer.
To lavish praise on any particular artist
would simply be to slight others whose
| efforts deserve equal mention. Prof.
and Mrs. DeLano gave their numbers
with precision and an exquisite finish,
showing the possession OF remarkable
techniques. Prof. De Lano show
ing great originality in composition.
The violin playing of Miss Lemon was
marked by delicacy of phrasing and
sweetness of tone, while Mr.. Mead de-
| lighted all by the softness and purity of
4 tone attained. The vocal numbers were
very successful, the voices of the artists
in every case showing careful cultivation
and a fine appreciation of art.
The concert was under the personal
direction of Prof. R. L. Kent, who an
nounced the various numbers with his
accustomed grace and ease of eloquence.
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The regular weekly hop for the little
people of Redondo hotel took place
Wednesday evening, and, as usual,
Professor Kramer had several surprises
for the children. and succeeded in maxi
ing the affair entertaining and delight
full to both old and young. The german
was danced with as much accuracy and
grace as the children's elders would
have gone through with it, and reflected
great credit on Professor Kramer's in
structions. Mrs. Conroy and Mrs.
Kramer presided at the favorite tables,
which were lettered with flowers and
bonbons, the distribution of which
caused the eyes of the youthful dancers
to sparkle, and gorgeous smiles to play
around their rosebud mouths.
Among those who participated in the
evenings festivities were noted the fol-
lowing: Misses and Masters Anice Van
Nuys, Katie Van Nuys, Mabel Garnsey,
Catherine Mcfarland, Louise McFar-
land, Stella Lacy, Louise Burke, Bri
Conroy, Adalaide Brown, Mildred Mer-
riam, Nathalie Merriam, Elsie Bene-
dict, Ben Van Nuys,, Lee Garnsey,
Andrew Glassell, Lucian Glassell, Will