The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-08
he EIsmere Club Tea.

The ladies of the Elsmere Club gave
highly enjoyable tea and reception yester-
day afternoon and evening for the benefit of
the Free Kindergarten, at the residence of
Mrs. Thomas L. Hill, 1909 Cough street
The charming hostess of the occasion,
Mrs. Hill, was assisted in receiving by Mrs.
Ryder, Miss Alice irving. Miss May Mar
tin. Miss Shannon, Miss Wade. Mrs. VIII
Munro, Miss Burke, Miss Libby Hill, Miss
Josie Hill. Mrs. Titcomb. Mrs. Rogers and
the ladies OF the club.
The parl0rS were canvased throughout
and handsomely decorated. In the after
noon and evening there was music, among
those contributing being Miss Annie AweS,
the Misses Park, Miss Shannon, Mr.. A. Nj.
Thornton, DR.. Ii. q. Humphrey and Profess
scr Adelstein. Delicious refreshments, con-
slsting of ice-cream, salads, tea and coffee,
lemonade and bouillon were dispensed to
hungry aud thirsty by the ladies.
! A lovely landscape, donated by Mrs Hill
for the benefit of the kindergarten, formed
| a much admired ornament in the parlorS,
| where dancing to the music of harp and
| violin orchestra pleasantly prolonged the al
| fair until midnight.
An NJ. L. Church Reception.
| Last evening at 5 o'clock the Rev. and
| Mrs. DR.. S. V. Leech entertained the Meth
odist clergy of San Francisco and their Ia
dies, aud the official members of Howard
street Methodist Episcopal Church and their
ladies'. at the parsonage, 6l3 FO'som street,
Refreshments were served AT 10 CLOCK. Inc
I pleasant occasion: Rev. and Mrs. Bishop
! Fowler, Rev. and Mrs. DR.. +. ID. Boyard,
! Rev. and Mrs. +. j. Masters, Rev. and
Mrs. Dr.. B. F.: Crary, Rev. and
Mrs. DR.. j. D. Hammond, Rev. and
Mrs. DR.. w. W. Case. Rev. and Mrs. I, J.
| Filben, Rev. g. W. Beatty, Rev. and Mrs. j.
! F. Macau%y, Rev. NJ. d. Buck, Rev. DR.. E.
H. McGlish, Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. Rutledse,
| MI and Mrs. John L. Bixbee. Mr.. and Mrs.
! J. W, Whiting, Mr.. and Mrs. J: X. Firth,
Mr. and Mrs. William Perkins, Mr.. Samuel
Hancock, CAPTAIN and Mrs. Andrew Mel
son, Mr.. j. B. Firth aud daughter, Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. Dewitt, Mr.. w. F. Hasty, Mr..
| Charles Thomas. Professor and Mrs. NJ.
Schultz, Messrs Elias Matthews, A. II.
| Over, John w. Gray, \. o. DonOugh and
| IL, l.. Lillean.
The Germania Club Masquerade.
Nearly 600 persons participated in the an
nual masquerade ball given by the Ger
mania Club last night at Saratoga Hall.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Sachs were Prince and
! Princess Carnival, respectively. and they
were followed by very merry, motley
crew. who appeared thoroughly 10 enjoy
| themselves The Second Regiment Band
! officiated, and the upper floor was placed at
| the disposal OF spectators, who desired to
| dance without Disgusting themselves. Un-
/ ndShlus LOUh BtaCc ~ LlluulSll, MllGl du
| elaborate supper was served by Louis
| Miller, and dancing was afterward Resumed
| till nearly morning.
Captain Theodore Schmalholz made an eff
| hclent floor manager, assisted by MeSSrs
| Charles Lu!rs George Rankin, John Schros-
der and Henry Brandt. Mr. Theodore
| Lleuthe was Chairman of the evening. The
reception Committee consisted OF MeSsrS
Henry Stelling Claus Schrader, q. Brush,
Albert Noger, George Wiederman and
| John Heitmann.
La Marjo1aine Club Party.
On Tuesday evening last the La Mario
laine Social Club held an installation party
at the residence of Mr. Forrest Lowry, 4l3h
| 0ctavia street. The affair was a great sue
| cess and reflects credit on the club.
After the installation ceremonies we're
| held at which Mr. Daniel O'Brien was in-
| stalled President, Mr.. Frank Brown Secre-
| tary, and Mr.. William Abram Treasurer,
! games were INDUCED in by the guests to
later hour. after which all partook Of
SumptuOuS supper.
The invited guests were: Miss Evelyn
Walton, Miss Myrtle Heverington, Miss
Alma COlmaD, Miss Agnes Hennessey. Miss
Nellie Hennessey, Miss Tille Schneider,
Miss Gertie Slater, Miss Emily Kerser, Miss
Stella CobbeTy, Miss Carrie Strehl, Miss
Malvna Remallard, Miss Maggie RICHLY,
MeSSrs. Daniel o BTien, Edward NJ. Stay,
William Abram, Frank Brown, Oscar HUT
berg, Forrest Lowry, John Lehritter, Rus
sell Lowry, Harry Williams, Lincoln Kru-
ger. Bert Lowry, James Wakefield, Daniel
Daniels.
The French Masquerade Ball.
Another pleasant party last evening was
the bal masgue given by the Harmonic
Franchise la Gauloise at B'nai Birth Hall.
The affair had been sufficiently advertised,
and large attendance Was the result. The
costumes were tasteful and varied, and the
had ayi1anflv nranarai tn
the occasion. Picturesque programmes
were one of the features of the ENJOYABLE
affair, which, to the music of V. Hue-Paris'
Orchestra, lasted far into the night.
The ball was given under the following
efficient direction: President, Sylvan Well !;
! Committee of Arrangements-E. Remond
A. Grosset, L.. Godon, E. Agasse. a.
Loiseau; Reception COmmittee-Dr Gross,
Lacaze, A. Chaigneau, E. V. Pasquale;
floor manager, j. Merienne; Floor Com
| mittee-J. A. Raymond, j. B. Pom, Jules
Somps, J. d. Etchar, Z. A. Bergez, j.
Meillettes.
| Great-Grandmot others Anniversary.
A most enjoyable entertainment took
place at the residence of Mr.. John Fulton,
1913 Clipper street, on Wednesday evening
last the occasion being a birthday party in
honor of Mrs. Agnes Loudenslakers, ten
dered to her by her granddaughter,
| Miss Natal Fulton.
Although seventy winters have passed
| her by Mrs. LoudenSlakers is still hale and
| hearty.
Music both instrumental and vocal gave
spice to the occasion, and mirth lent further
cheer to the friends assembled to do her
honor. AS midnight drew near a bounteous
| collation. was served, after which daucing
was INDUCED in until the small hours of the
| morning
fx,,; 4al
Agnes Loudenslakers, Mr.. and Mrs, w.
Cummings, Mr.. and Mrs. E. L. Dudley, Mr..
and Mrs. c. E. Triplett, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Bail, Mr.. and Mrs. G. =. Holbrook, Mr.. and
bal Holbrook, the Misses Sarah and Nellie
Fairfield, Miss May O'Neil, Mr.. Charles
| ONeil, Mrs. S. de Angels, Mr.. Walter
Beam, Mr.. Henry Morris, Mr. A. Rossi, Mr.
| Thomas V. Cummings, Mr.. Theodore Full
ton Jr, Mr.. John w. Fulton, Miss Natal
Fulton, Miss Myrtle Triplett.
The Athletic Club Entertainments
At the rooms of the San Francisco Athletic
Club last Wednesday evening the monthly
entertainment and social of the above
named club was held. There was very
large number of ladies and gentlemen
present, who seemed to thoroughly enjoy the
dancing, songs, refreshments, etc. The Social
COMMITTEES deserves great credit for their
VOTE; inc music was much appreciated,
especially by the ladies.
Il notable feature of the vocal side of the
evenings merry-making was an original
song, composed and sung by Mr.. M. McDon-
neil, specially for the occasion. The words.
IN which all the prominent members figured
| largely, excited much applause and laughter.
Messrs; Sturcken and Stephens sang the
"Wanderer," which was well receiyed' and
Miss Coughlin also favored with some of the
latest Eastern selections. AT about O'clock
in the morning the enjoyable affair termi-
mated.
The committee arranging the social was
composed off, Mr.. j. Ahern, floor manager:
Mr.. Ed Flynn, Mr.. A. f. Bresln, Mr.. S.
Drugan, Mr.. d. V. Denahy, Mr.. r. }.
Evans The officers of the club are Mr. r.
j. Evans, President; Mr.. j. Ahern, Vice
President; Mr.. T. McEDeany, Recording
Secretary; Mr.. K. Kelly, Financial Secre-
tary; Mr.. A. f. Breslin, Treasurer; Mr.. j.
Thompson, Marshal.
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