The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-12-27

glints of blue, moss green and pink The
walls are covered with satin tapestry of a
delicate gray-sreen shade, like the bloom on
the green side of peach. The side Of the
wall where hang the fine oil paintings is per-
frcIly plain. The others are embroidered
with the smOOthnesS and exquisite finish
that distinguishes japanese embroidery.
Above the handsome mantel is set in the
wall a most costly mirror, Oblong in shape
and surrounded with a handsome frame In
the designs Of golden flowers and scrolls
and curves, which stand out in charming re-
lief against the rich satin wall with its Siken
embroidery. \ picture of the lovely Marie
Antonette adOrns a panel of the room.
The ceiling is painted with enchanting cloud
effects. The soft fleecy clouds look as if
ready to float and the reflection in the mir
ror emphasizes this impression. The 0blong
frescn, that SO beautifully represents the
bonny blue sky, Is surrounded with border
Of blsque flowers most eXqulsltely tinted in
delicate colOrs. Two onyx pillars give the
effect of 4
SPACIOUS Above
To the bow-windowS, curtained with rich
lace draperies iuwrought with flowers
caught with bow-knots. On either side of
the pillars, Which are tiuted and orna-
m+nted with gold finiShnEs, hang two ex-
quISitely wrought CauGe.abra. The brass
haudrons suggest Greek vase with vine
Ike leaves dropping on either side. The
furniture IS Of tie light mauve tinted red,
chairs suggest the delIcacy and strength of
the Italian renaissance. 4 golden wreath,
held by two spOkes. forms the back of the
thalr, and the seal IS as pleasing as a most
daIniIy EN- brOidere pln-Cus hion-Of large
dimensions. TO I've sure. The lovely COr0t,
with it, misty effects of color the fine Meis-
snDIer, the fascinating Mil!et, all seem dis
timely appropriate to this dear. dainty"
rom, that transports one far out of the
woik-a-tay commercial life of the nine
tpPnth pEDfuTE iufD Of haaTftv
brightness and artistic triumphs. OF course,
one does not think of the awful tragedies
Of that time. In the light of pleasant COM
fort and peace only the sweet remains. Que
thinks of the room, if tie mistress of the
household is not present; but when she
enters lis fascinatiuns are forgotten in the
greater charm Of her
GRACIOUS HOSPITALITY
She gave me pretty book that had Just
come fr N San Francisco, and we had the
pleasure OF exchanging adjectives over it,
1t was so thoroughly Californian. refer
TO the delightful little book by w. Z,
Brown, called Jack and JILL" a love story.
1t is illustrated by Elizabeth Curtis, ana TO
be sold for the benefit Of the Silver street
kindergarten. l hadn't received such a
pleasing reminder Of dear old California for
many day. Il was With feeling oil pride
laugh at it if you will-that thought to
myself, one OF the most interesting and ele-
gaut OF the homes in New York Is presided
over OJ charming NdHIorElan, Tor OF course
Mrs. Alexander, nee Croker, belongs TO
the Golden State. lsee all the finest houses
IN New York, too, and make the comparison
adtisedly, if somewhat pridcfully.
But, after all, houses are not half as in
terestlng as folks. I'm sorry to have to tell
that airs. j. d, Fry has been i'll almost ali
the time since she has been here. The
Colonel and Mrs. Fry are stopping at the
flfih-ayenue Hotel. out could not enjoy on
account Of Mrs. Fry's illness. half Of the
social cOurtesieS that were extended.
There has been no end of debutautes pre-
sentet this winter. New York is in the
gayest whirl of enjoyment it has been in
for years.
THERE ARE TEAS" GALORE.
II only the cheering beverage of Japan
were served at these entertainments the
nerves Of the society bellies of New YorB
would be In imminent danger Of being SHAT
tered, but, you know, tea is only a ge
neric term, 30 to speak. that is applied tt
''at homes receptions" and afternoons
And. .yon know, there isn't much "tea'
served. The jocund sound Of the unbot.
ting OF the beaded draught browns the do.