The morning call., 1891-07-26
EVENTS IN THE
SOCIAL WORLD.
No Perceptible Waae in the
Charm of Country Life.
A Bulls-Head Breakfast Donohoe- McLaugh-
lin Wedding-Pleasant Home Parties.
Y. NJ. L Concert-Personals.

son, to the late convention oil all the clans
in Buffalo, stated in the middle OF an adj
dress that the Pacific Coast clans are ahead
of those in the East in enthusiasm and Or
ganiZation.
Mr.. Jacob Snyder, pioneer of 1919, and
the oldest steamboat engineer in California,
returned on the bark Albert after a two
months sOiourn at the Hawaiian Islands.
During his visit he made trip to the great
volcano of Mauna Loa, where he gathered
interesting meteorological specimens for
presentation. 10 the Pioneer Society, OF
which he is a life member.
pleasant surprise party was given to
Miss I. Mattfeldt last Saturday, at the resi-
dence of her mother, corner Ninth and Tay-
lor streets, Alameda, on the anniversary of
her birthday.
The Golden Gate Rowing Club gave their
FIRST social last night at Bersaglieri Hall.
Mr.. Daniel Michigan directed the floor. as
sisted by Messrs. Richard Murphy, George
Sawyer, William Hopkins, Louis HultZ
and William Newman. Dancing was con-
tinued till very late hour.
4 private dispatch from New York an
nounces that General Williamson and Miss
Maria Hall were married on the 18th inst.
and had sailed for Europe on their bridal
tour. The news of this wedding will make
something of a social and business sensa-
ton, for both Of the parties have large bust
ness interests in this vicinity. General
Williamson was formerly Commissioner of
the General Land Office and afterward
President Of the Atlantic and Pacific Rail-
road. He is now one of the owners of the
MoTaga Ranch and also of the California
and Nevada Railroad.
The Eola Club gave souvenir party last
evening at New TeutOnia Hall, when por-
traits Of the following members were dis
tTibuted as souvenirs: MessrS. William No
Ian, R. GroswiTt. G. NJ. Walton, w. G.
Kramer Leon Frank, J. r Hauser, s. Levi
son, d. II. Byrne. Mr.. Otto TiIlman and
Miss Julia Davis led the grand march.
Miss josie Ryan of Sonoma and Mr.. Ed
ward Gise. late of Marsillon, o., were mar
Iled at ST Francis Church, Sonoma. on
Wednesday, by Rev. Father Brennan. 1t
was a pretty wedding The young folks
came to this city for their honeymoon.
During their recent visit to Palo Alto JUS
tice and Mrs. Stephen j. Field planted two
trees of the seQuoIa gigantea variety.
The Misses Alice and Z la Hobart, Miss
Mabel Williams and Mr.. d. l.. Bliss and
TIVE sons, went down in the Chollar mine.
Virginia. the other day. aud ms pected tie
lower levels.
Party on McAllIster Street.
A very pleasant party was rendered to
Mr.. and Mrs. Collins, at their residence,
2519 McAllister street, last Friday evening
OOulC uuc NOCdl uuSlC Was by
Miss Alice Cashier and Miss Minnie
Mclaughlin. also recitation, "Tramping
to the Beach," by Mr.. George Green.
Dancing was INDUCED in until midnight,
when delicious supper was served.
Among those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Collins. Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Cashier. MIR.
and Mrs. T. o. Fassett Mr.. and Mrs.
Ewing, Mr.. aud Mrs. Vance, Mrs. 5. A.
Jones. Mrs. II. Foster, Mrs. Reilly, Miss
Alice Cashier, Miss Minnie Mclaughlin,
Miss Sadie Foster, Miss Myra Goss, Miss
Grace Collins; Messrs. G. Green, F. Bent,
+. lockwood, H. NJ. Collins, Philip FaSsett.
The Donohoe- Mclaughlin Wedding.
The wedding of MIR. James II. Donohoe
and Miss Maggie Mclaughlin was solemn
lied last Wednesday morning at st. Joseph's
Church in the presence of the friends of
the contracting parties, Rev. Father Smith
officiating. Mr.. Percy Henderson acted as
best man, and Miss Annie Mclaughlin,
sister of the bride. as bridesmaid.
The bridal party then proceeded to the
home OF the brides parents, u Elgin park,
where the married couple received the con-
gratulatlOns Of their friends. A wedding
breakfast was then partaken of, after
which The happy couple left, amidst show
ers OF rice, for CazadeTo, where they intend
to spend the honeymoon.
On their return they will reside in their
new house, which is nearly completed, on
DeTisader0 street, near Waller street
Surprise Party on Twelfth Street.
A surprise party was rendered Miss Mamie
Hogan last Saturday evening at her new
residence on Twelfth street between Folsom
and Harrison streets. The parlors were
profusely decorated with ferns and ever
greens.
An imprOmptu programme was anged
and the portrayal of several characters was
executed with considerable cleverness by
the amateur talent present. AT midnight
the assembled guests sat down to supper,
after which dancing took place. and it was
In the early morning hours that the merry
thTOng dispersed.
The evening was greatly enjoyed by the
pleasant company, comprising, in addition to
the recipient: Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Hogan, Mr..
and Mrs. }. A. Kelly, Mr.. and Mrs. William
A. Hogan, Miss Bessie Durkin, Miss
Miss May Wells. Miss Mabel Lyngreen,
Miss Emma l.. Hogan. Miss Blanche Lyn-
green, Miss Carrie Hogan, Miss Annette
Phelan, Miss Rogers, Miss May TOrpy,
Miss Emily Tyson, Miss Lizzie Schweerin,
Miss Mollie McGrath, Miss Nellie Hogan,
Miss. Agnes Kelly. Miss Russell, Miss
Annie Antrim. Miss Annie Kelly, Miss
Marguerite Kelly, Miss May McCaffrey,
Miss Me Kelly. Miss Mamie Quicker,
Messrs. L. Gyn, Stephen Kane. E. Creamy,
F. Flynn. Joseph Pagan. Chalmers Ora
Cunningham, Chauncy NJ. Clark, Leo Nor
ganihau, L. F. Graham, j. Kelly. j. McGif-
fen. John Plat.
BuIPs-Head Breakfast at GIlroy Springs.
The guests at Gilroy Springs were treated
to bulPs-head breakfast by Messrs. Hob
son and Field of San jose and Mr.. c. Roop
Jr. of GilrOy. The place selected was a
charming spot in the canyon southeast Of
the hotel.
The guests were conveyed to the grounds
in a large wagon drawn by four horses.
Soon all were seated upon rocks and fallen
trees, under the shade of grand old syca-
mores and naples, with java-mocha and
fresh eggs. Mr. Hobson produced excellent
coffee Mr.. Field pres ided at the enormous
stew pan and displayed much skill. Mr..
R0op Jr., with long wooden spit. broiled
birds to perfection.
The bulls head by this time was done to
a turn. Polite walters assisted the above
named gentlemen In serving these appetiZ-
ing dishes with sparkling wines and choice
fruits. Laughter, songs and general merry
making formed part Of this pleasant pro-
gramme. Then came the ride down the
creek, up the mountain to the hotel. On
the way the guests expressed themselves as
having thoroughly enjoyed the day, and a
sOso VI tudukS Was tcuUcIcQ mtoSTS. hOD-
son. Field and Roop.
The names of those invited were: Mr..
and Mrs. Hobson, Mr. and Mrs. Field, Mrs
Judge Green OF Oakland, the Misses Mabel
and Ethel Green. Mrs. Reed, Miss Mabel
Reed, Master Russell Reed, Mrs. Frank
Meagher. Mrs. T. K. Phillips. Mrs. Ballard,
Hiss Ballard. Miss New, Miss Evans. Miss
Mabel Phillips, Miss Wilson, Miss Fisher,
Mr.. George Roop Jr., Congressman Loud
Messrs. Wilson Master. Charles Chapman,
Randall Phillips, Hubert Phillips, Laurence
Green, Ralph Briggs, and others.
The Phil Sheridan Council Entertainment {.
The installation party of the Phil Sheri-
drn Council, No. ~, Young Mems institute,
took place on Friday evening at MangePs
Hall. on the corner OF Twenty-fourth and
Folsom streets.
Blum's orchestra oficiated, and after 9
pleasing overture the following mum Der;
were rendered: Opening remarks. Presi-
ident j. c. O'Donnell; address, James F.
Smith vocal solo, Mr.. Joseph Pinknsy: vocal
solo, Miss L. Crawford; comic song, Will l.
Harold; vocal duet, Messrs. KOpp and