The morning call., 1891-02-16
THE SOCIAL WORLD.
Society Brilliantly Closes the
MidWinter Season.
Engagement AnnOuncements-The Dinmore-
Lewis and pOdge-shepherd weddings-A
Yachting Party-NOtes.

and friends for an evening at cards, fiddle
diwinEs or quiet carpet dance. The serious
season is not deemed intoerant of such in
nocent pleasure, and when curtains are
closely drawn the pattering of raindrops or
the soughing of a searching northeaster
constitute only fitting accompaniment to
family merriment, in its happy immunity
from the elemental discords without. But
for many there will be a lull until Easter.
a large number Of our society people have
made or are contemplating a "trip out of
town, notably toward the south. but alb
seuces are generally for short terms.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Q. Alexander on
Thursday evening, at their residence, POPS
Scott street, gave delightful tiddlediwinks
party in compliment to Mrs. Pullman and
the Misses Pullman.
a party viii be given at the rooms of the
Conco:dia Club, on O'Farrell street, on Sat
uIday evening next.
The "tea" on board the San Francisco
last Tuesd was delightful affair
On Thursday last MI and Mrs. Harry
Mann celebrated their tenth wedding ami
-y6Tsary by an elegant reception at their
handsome home on California street.
Party calls were made last Tuesday even
ing at the residence of Miss Sara Dean, on
san Jose avenue. The evening was pleas
Rnty devoted TO dancing and an " auction
saIe,' and light refreshments were served.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Green gave a most
enjoyable dinner party last Thursday even
ing at their residence on the corner of Pa
:clhc ami Fillmore street.
The last OF the Stelnway Hall concerts
Will take place on Thursday evening next.
The Misses Marie and Katie Dillon gave
an elegant dinner party at their residence
IN AaG los low p4r
The decorations were of La France roses
and the menu was very elaborate.
Mrs. L. d. GiTvin gave very enjoyable
musicale at her residence on California
street on Monday evening last. i delicious
supper was served at midnight.
MI and Mrs. Frank Childs nee Heney)
were pleasantly entertained by Mr.. and Mrs.
C. II. Granger on Thursday evening at
Pasadena before their departure Tor this
city.
Mrs. Schwabacher gave an original Span
ish musicale at her residence on Clay street
on Saturday evening.
: On Tuesday the Hotel Berkshire gave a
pleasant hop.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles P. Everts received
Thursday at their pretty home in East Oak
land, This was the second reception since
they occupied their pleasant home, and many
friends called.
Engagement Notes.
, Invitations have been received here from
Boston for the marriage Of Miss Laura Hen
shaw, daughter Of blr. Franklin Henshaw
and MI Han McAllisteT, son Of the late
Hall McAllster, on Thursday, February
Goth, at y O'clock, Trinity Church, Boston.
Mr. McAlliSter left for that city on Satur-
day, aud after the ceremony will bring his
bride Immediately 10 this Coast.
The engagement is announced of Miss
Maud Wellington. daughter of MI and
Mr.. George Z. Wellington of this city, to
Mi. Beverly Letcher. accountant Of the
san Francisco Savings Union.
Cards are out announcing tie marriage of
Rev. E T. NeSbit of the Christian Church.
Woodland, ana Miss Z. A. Miller, vocal
teacher at HespeIian College. The mar
rage will take place Thursday evening
next at the Christian Church, Woodland.
HE engagement Is announced Of Mr..
Emil Poh!l, the official stenOgrapher of
Dtpartment No. OF the Superior Court, to
Miss Kate a. JacUby Of SOnOma
The engagement of Miss MAZDA C. VaWter
Of Santa VI nIca and Mr.. john K. Moore of
Los Angeles has been announced
.. ne wedding OF MIR. X. Wilson Rabie of
Alameda and Miss +. Lee Wallace OF Sail
mas Will take place at the brides residence
IN HaiidaS on Thursday next the 19tn inst
TIE engagement is announced OF Miss
Annie (. R1senfieid TO Mr.. IsadOre Less.
The engagement IS announced Of Miss
Fannie LuckAaTt and Mr.. Byram, both Of
Los Angeles.
The engagement is announced Of Miss
Belle Gcodday to Mr.. 81 Green, both of this
city.
The engagement is announced of Miss
ALA Hau-er and Mr.. John Franklin Of the
City II Angels.
Tie engagement is announced of Miss
lille Bruman Of this city to Mr.. Charles
Arimer, proprietor of the White House at
Sacramento. They will receive atS2J Golden
Gate avenue, IN this city.
The Mclean Martin Fete.
To Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mclean Martin
belongs the honor Of having afforded society
delightful opportunity of celebrating the
close Of the mid-winier season. On Tues
day evening they gave large reception at
their elegant home on the corner Of Cali
fornia and Taylor streets, the occasion being
an original Aard Gras faucy-dress fete.
Nearly enc hundred and fifty guests,
masked and with dainty costumes hidden
beneath d0minoes Of divers colors, as
sembied at the hospitable reslden ce about 9
o'clock, and under the direction of Mr.. Gas
ton Ashe as drum major formed in a grand
procession and marched through the dark
ened art gallery, each lady bearing on her
shoulder bamboo pole, from which pretty
lantern swayed.
The entrance Of the Queen of Beauty, a
most stately dame who afterward turned
out to be Mr.. Howard Blanchard Chase,
was then announced by Mr.. j. ID. Redding,
and arriving IN a sedan chair, borne by four
stout rttainerS and heralded by the ROYAL
Bazoo Band led by the Drum Major, the
royal parsonage selected Mr.. George B. DAY.
ldson as Rex of the occasion and together
they assembled marvellous throne prepared
at one side Of the dancing area. The double
throne was decorated with representations
OF great heart transfxed by the arrow of
love ana another of more attenuated mold
In Similar plight Between them was a six
pointed star. one OF its corners being gnawed
away by the legendary red mouse These
thrones OF state were inscribed by order
oil queen Mardi Gras" aud Queen Mer-
credi Maigre."
After the ceremonial of enthroning the
hing ana Queen the brilliant company did
obeisance, and the centennial lancers were
almost Immediately danced. Masks were
then removed and friends gazed at friends
with tewllderment as identities slowly re-
arranged themselves. No one had even
suspected that the Queen of Beauty was
that king of impersonators, Mr. Chase.
Dancing continued merrily until the service
oil an elaborate supper at midnight in
spired waltz and yorke with fresh attrac-
tons, so that it was very late when adieux
we're said and congratulations proffered to
the host and hostess upon their memorable
entertainment.
Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Mclean Martin, Mr.. and Mrs. W. L.
Ashe, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Abbott, DR.. and
Mrs. C. b. Brigham, Mr.. and Mrs. John II.
Boyd, Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Blanchard
~ Chase, Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. Tatum. DIR. and
Mrs. Leonard Wood, U. S. A, MIR and Mrs
Hugh Tevis, Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Teyis. Mr.
and Mrs c. J. Swift, Mr.. and Mrs. ". r.
CHAPMAN, Mr.. and Mrs. r. ID. Girvin. MT.
and Mrs Hall McAllister, Hon. and Mrs. l..
y. Miner, Mr.. and Mrs. w. Mayo Newhall
Mr.; and Mrs. l.. b. Parrot, Mr.. and Mrs
9. Nj. Pinckard, Mr.. and Mrs c. ?. Pome-
10Y, MI, and Mrs. w. L. Quinan, Mr. and
Mrs. X. Ii. Pease Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. ]. O'Neil
Reis, Nj. and Mrs. j. ID. Reddng, Mr.. and
Mrs. q. w. Spencer, Mr.. and Mrs. Z. w.
Townsend, Mr.. aud Mrs. CTittenden Thorn
ton, Mr.. and Mrs. James A Robinson, Mrs.
u, ID. Cotton, Mrs. A. Z. Head, Mrs. Thur
low McMullin, Mrs. d. NJ Delinas, Mrs. 3.
y. Coleman. Mrs. Holt, Miss Marie Voor-
hes, Miss Kate VOORHEES,, Miss Marguerite
Wallace, Miss Block, Misses Delmas. Misses
Forbes, Miss Ella Goad, Misses FindIev.
ISIS anna Head, Miss Maud Howard. Miss
Jennie Hooker, Miss Bessie Hooker. Miss
Lucia Kittle, Misses Ashe, Misses Corbitt.
Asses Brooks, Miss Lena Banding. Misses
kaufman, Miss Margaret KittIe, Misses
Maynard, Misses Morgan, Miss Laura Nc
hh Iy, Miss Stone, Miss Sherwood, Misses