The morning call., 1891-06-19

silly VIII be lnaugurdteu by reception
given this evening by Professor Kellogg, at
his residence, to the graduating class and
faculty.
Mr. Charles S. Mines of the News, Sac
ramento, and Miss Louise Strachauer were
married in that city on Wednesday, the
bride being attended by Miss Harriet
Chamberlain of Oakland, while the groom
was accom- anied by MI E. r. Mauzy of
San Francisco. Rev. c. G. Mines of Sa-
lnas, father of the groom, performed the
ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs. Mines will make
SojOurnS at San Rafael and Santa Cruz.
A farewell reception will be rendered to
MIR. j. n. Russell Jr. by his friends, prior TO
his departure for Los Angeles, tomorrow
evening, at Washington Hall, on Eddy
street Mr.. Russell is very popular in the
several social organizations Of which he is a
prominent member.
Invitations have been issued by the Pa
ciic Yacht Club for an informal hop, to be
given at the clubhouse in SauSaltto IO-m0T-
row afternoon and evening. A tug will
leave Mission street Wharf at O'clock in
the evening and land at the clubhouse
wharf. Returning, the tug win leave the
same wharf at II 80 o'clock 1t is the in
tention of the club to give similar parties
every month, and it is expected that they
viii prove very popular.
The DOnahue Luncheon.
A particularly recherche luncheon was
given on Wednesday by Mrs. Peter DOna-
hue, in honor of Mrs. Field. wife of Justice
Stephen J. Field Of the Supreme Court, at
her elegant residence on the corner Of Bry-
ant and Second streets.
Covers were laid for twelve The table
looked lovely in its unique arrangement OF
Papa GOntier and Bon Silene roses, under
the light falling iTom silver candelabra, hav-
ing shades Of harm0niZing hues. The cen
trail space was occupied by banquet lamp,
literally embedded In these choice blossoms
and canopied with richly clustering Gold of
Ophr roses. After discussing the dainty
menu for a couple of hours the ladies ad-
JOuTned to the dTawlng-To0ms, where music
and conservation were enjoyed until the hour
If departure.
Mrs. Field never looked better, while Mrs.
DOnahue, assisted by her sister. Mrs. Mar
tin, proved as usual charming hostess.
Miller-Simm ons Wedding in Sacramento.
The marriage at Sacramento on Wednes-
day evening of Mr.. Dwight Henry Miller,
eldest son of Mr.. Frank Miller, the we'll
known member of the banking firm of d. o.
Mills q Co., and Miss Celia Simmons, only
daughter of DR.. and Mrs. G. l.. Simmons,
which was noted in the telegraph columns
Of Yesterdays issue, was a most interesting
and brilliant society event.
The decorations at the Simmons residence
were particularly magnificent. Miss Ger
trude Miller, the groom'S sister, was maid of
honor. and Miss Edith Miller, another sis
ter, was train-besrer. Dr. G. c. Simmons,
brother of the bride, acted as grO0msman.
The list of presents filled half column in
the local paper, and the roll of privileged
Invited guests, many of whom were from
this city and Oakland, occupied more than
three times that space.
The happy pair Will reside in Sacramento,
on their return from a southern bridal trip
Ladies' Picnic.
On Saturday last a party of ladies COM
prisiug the principal members of the B. II.
Society gave a delightful picnic at Blair's
Park, Oakland. The beautiful ride through
that picturesque country was no small part
OF the days pleasure. a walk to Inspira-
ton Point Induced an appetite for the album
dance Of goods things which awaited their
return, and tie intervals were spent in lis
tening to the excellent music of the band
Among those present were: Mrs. Ca tain
w. kOOn, Miss Kate Wads worth, Miss Lulu
hOon, Master Norman KOOn, Mrs. Fowler,
Mrs. j. Rnes, Mrs. q. Berry, Mrs. j. w.
Weeks, Miss Grace Mahouey, Mrs, j. Rains
bury, Mrs. George Whitman.
The Miner Sherman Wedding.
A quiet wedding took place on Wednes-
day morning shortly after IL o'clock at the
Unitarian Church, on the corner of Geary
and Franklin streets. where Miss Lizzie
Sherman, the accomplished daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. o. d. Sherman, was united to Mr..
Frank Miner, son of Mr.. and Mrs. William
II. Miner, the former being the well-kn0wn
coffee and spice merchant, in whose busi-
ness the groom is interested.
4 ter the impressive ceremony, performed
by the Rev. HoratiO Stebbins, the young
couple and family friends repaired to
fashionable restaurant, where an elaborate
dejeuuer was enjoyed
The happy and handsome pair have left
on tour in the southern part of the State,
intending to visit Los Angeles, Coronado,
San BernardlDO, Santa Barbara. and may
possibly extend their trip to Mexico. On
their return they will go at once to house
keeping.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Miner have been
quite fortunate in the matter of presents.
The brides father presented her with a
splendid set Of diamonds, besides numerous
handsome articles of furniture; the grOom's
father will furnish the new residence
throughout, except as regards the many
valuable and elegant offerings Of other
friends. large number of choice floral
tokens OF congratulatiOn were received.
A Private Picnic.
A private picnic. given by the Carnation
Club, was held at Mill Valley ON Sunday.
Among those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Forrest, Mr.. and Mrs. Watt, Mrs. Mideley.
Mrs. RAYMOND, Miss l.. Midgley, Miss L.
Forrest, Miss NJ. Cunningham, Miss J. Cum
Miss n. Raymond, Miss E.
Streicher, Mr.. J. Jarvis, Mr.. l.. Borden,
Mr.. ID. Mcneil. Mr.. g. A. Forrest. Mr.. C..
Schelgran, Mr.. G. RaymO nd, Mr. Dale, Mr..
MIR. Il. A. Forrest, Mr.. g. III.
Forrest, Masters A. Watt, +. Forrest and
w. Forrest.
The Stern-Mo rris Wedding.
On Monday evening Miss Hattie Morris,
the beautiful daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
NJ. Morris of this city, was united ia mar
rage at her parents residence, ZIG Post
street, to Mr.. Fred NJ. Stern, only son of
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Stern of San Jose, where
he has filed many positions of honor in
social and business circles, being a member
of various organizations. Past President of
Palo Alto Parlor, No 50, n. s. g. W., and
delegate TO the last Grand Parlor of that
order, which assembled at Santa Rosa.
Rev. DIR. VOOrsanger performed the inter-
esting ceremony about 9 o'clock in the
hower-deeorated paTlOrs, where some eighty
friends had assembled. The bride was at
tended by her sister; Mr.. Andrew Mac
kenzie officiated as best man, and Muster
Milton SaZ was the manly little page of
honor. Bridal music accompanied the pleas
ant function of congratulation, which was
prolonged until o'cl ok over an elaborate
wedding supper. Absent friends sent many
kind words, even Europe being heard from.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stern are staying at Monte
rey, and Will reside in San Jose, where they
are building an elegant home. Therein will,
be installed the handsome array
Of furniture, exquisite services, pictures and
brlc-a-brac received on the suspicious oc-