The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-03-05
THE SOCIAL WORLD.
Recent Movements of Society To
and From This City.
The Art Loan Exhibit--Notable Weddings in
the Interior-Myrtle Council Enter
tainment-Brief lettings.

DR.. and Mrs. A. Fl. VOORHEES, pleasantly
entertained Mr. and Mrs. o. w. Childs on
Tuesday evening at their residence, 2111 Cal
ifornia street.
Prominent among the guests at the first of
a series of brilliant fancy-dress balls given
by Nine. WE. Leon Glatz, on Shrove Tues
day, at her American family home, In the
Rue de Clichy. Paris, were Mrs. Josephine
Smith and Mr.. and Mrs Marsely of this city.
Excelsior Lodge, No. 1852, which gave so
successful a reception at the Mechanics Pa
vilion last week, will give their regular party
evening at Union-square Hall.
On Tuesday afternoon Admiral Brown of
the Charleston presented to Consul General
David A. Mckinley of the Hawaiian Islands
the insignia of Knight Commander of the
Royal Order of Kalakaua, and letter of
thanks forwarded to him by Queen Liluo-
kalani, for his devotion and services to the
late King.
The anniversary of the birth of Robert
Emmett was celebrated with great success by
a crowded attendance at Mechanics PaYil-
ion last evening. A full account of the in
tereSting proceedings will be found else
where in this issue.
An entertainment and social will be given
tomorrow evening in the Masonic Temple,
Alameda, by Court Pride, Order of Forest
ers, and Hamlet Circle, No. 64, Companions
of the Forest.
The Merry One Hundred gave another
gold-con social last evening at Washington
Hall, on Eddy street. An enjoyable even
ing was spent by those who attended.
A minstrel performance will be given this
evening In ST. Georges Halt by members OF
Pawnee Tribe, Order of Red Men. Only
members of the order will be admitted TO
the show.
Mrs. T. Alton of this city was one of the
guests at an elaborate dinner given by Mrs.
T. +. kugemann Of Los Angeles. The pre-
vailing tint, both in table decorations ana
the dishes served, was rose color. The
souvenirs were dainty palettes with moss
roses fastened in the openings, with scroll
of hazine tied with gold cord below.
Defiance Circle No. So, G. o. F., will give
their third anniversary ball this evening at
B'nai Birth Hall III aid Of their Sick aud
Funeral Fund.
Tie recent dog show in New York has
held the attention of many of the Four
Hundred. Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Oeriehs
did not miss day and viewed the eXhibi-
ton IN the most systematic way.
Mr.. NJ. r. Higgins, Governor Markham's
private secretary, and Mrs. Higgins have
taken up their permanent residence at 1905 L
street. Sacramento, where MIS-. Higgins will
receive on Wednesdays.
The Art Loan Exhibit.
The art loan exhibit at the rooms of
George C. Shreve Il Co, on Montgomery
street. continues to attract lovers of high
class artistic work. Although By no means
a complete representation of the foreign
masters collected in this city, there is pre-
scented such number OF gems, which it
may never be the fortune of citizens to see
after the present opportunity, that all will
eudeIYOr TO make at least one visit. As an
Bounced, the exhibition is for the benefit of
the Maria Kip Orphanage and the Home for
Destitute Children in West Oakland, of
which Mrs. w. II. Crccker is President.
The exhibition Will only be open for two
weeks from noon to o'clock daily aud at
the end of the two weeks it Will be kept
open afternoons end evenings.
The Myrtle Council Reunion.
Myrtle Council, No. 1877, A. l.. OF H., held
an opening meeting last evening at its lodge
rooms, Shles Building The council is the
leading council of the order on the Pacific
Coast with membership of go 1t has in
augurated n series Of monthly s0cials and its
renewed life is said to be largely due to the
activity OF its earnest Commander aud Vice
Commander.
a select audience enjoyed the following
programmes: Address, Aims and Objects
of the 4. l.. Of H." Grand Nice-C Commander
Louis Compton; piano duet, Miss Georgia
Miss Viva Cummins; recitation, Miss Rosa
Rata piano SOLO Miss Maude DOrau: vocal
duet, Messrs. Carter and Flynn; recitation,
Miss May Carter, the talented pupil OF Mrs.
A. j. NheelOck.
Among the visitors we're noticed Grand
Secretary e. o. Burton, Mrs. Ella Sterling
Cummins, Mr.. Leopold Is. +. Waller. The
meeting was presided over by Commander
William j. Thomson. Refreshments were
served after the entertainment and dancing
enjoyed till nearly Midnight. Mr. Zegen-
hirt furnished the music.
The Committee of Arrangements consisted
of Miss Rosa Roth, MIR. Louis Compton and
Miss c. w. jenkins.
Pleasant Entertainment.
LIST evening testimonial entertainment
and dance was rendered to Miss Emma a.
Helners by her friends and acquaintance.
There was a fair house and many tickets
had been disposed of that were not repre-
scented.
Following was the programmed Part /
Overture, orchestra; piano solo, ''Rhapsodie
Hongroise II'' IF. Liszt) Miss Veola Kirk
man; song, NJ ISIS Minnie Cottrell banjo and
guitar duet, Messrs. j. J. Reid and Fl. n.
duet, The Pilot Brave" Misses Annie Golf
and May OCOnnor; violin solo, Master
Louis Il. Brownstone cornet solo, Master
Robert Miller; recitation, Mrs. Ida Th0mp-
son: ballads, Leslie Madden.
Part Il" Thirty Minutes for Refresh
meDts," farce with the following char
acters John DOwnley, a bachelor, Mr..
Theodore Eisfeldt; Clarence Fits. his col
ored servant, Mr.. William Hatfield; John
Foxton, young married gentleman, Mr..
Hemer; Major Pepper, U. S. A, Mr.. Harry
McKnew; Mrs. FoxtOn, Miss Bell Preston;
Miss Ardbella Pepper, a maiden lady, Miss
Anna Golf; Polly, waiting maid at High
land Station. Miss Emma Helmers. The
efficient stage manager was Professor Will
lam Van de Mark.
An enjoyable dance was afterward in
dulged in under The following direction;
Floor manager, Captain. ID. Thompson;
Floor Committee-MiSs Anna Golf, Miss
May O'Connor, Mr.. Theodore Eisfeldt and
Mr.. Harry McKnew.
Pacific Coast Weddings.
On Sunday last Judge John c. Gray
united in marriage Mr.. William Schneider
and Mrs. Virginia Cox of Oroville. The
wedding took place at the residence of the
bride and after the nuptial knot had been
tied by Judge Gray all sat down to boun-
teous repast that was greatly enjoyed. The
groom is one of the best-known citizens of
Butte County, and has served the county as
Treasurer and Sheriff. He has been prom
inent business man of Oroville. Tine bride
is a bandsome lady, popular with all. She
IOrDltfly llNeu IN rOTDeSGoWn.
Wednesday afternoon, in the esbyterian
Church of Napa, Mr. Charles Scott aud Miss
Emma Brgelspacher were quietly married,
Rev. Richard Wylie officiating. Both con-
tracing parties have many friends in that
section.
Mr. L. J. Crane of Capay ard Miss Caddie
Perkins of Woodland were married in the
latter place on Th ursday by the Rev. w. A.
Gardner of the Christian Church. The
young couple came to this city Tor their
honeymoon trip.
On Wednesday evening, February 18th,
occurred the wedding of Mr.. Charles o. 1aber
and Miss Mary A. Niece, two young people
very well and fayOrably known in Oakland.
The ceremony was performed in the Blake
Block Of that city by the Rev. E. r. Ollie.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taber received number OF
valuable presents from their friends, and
will be at home at their rooms in the Blake
Block Tuesdays.
Society Personals.
Mr.. and Mrs Walter Dinmore visited
relatives at Petaluna on Sunday.
Mrs. Nj. Bailey of 1001 Fillmore street, ac-
eompanied by her daughters, the Misses