The morning call., 1891-01-30

Iitlf "A Cup OF lea, presented py tne
following cast: Sir Charles Seymour, Mr..
Robert D. Sim; Scrogsins, Mr.. Paul For
rest; Joseph, Mr.. a. Imhaus; Lady Clara
Seymour. Miss Elsie A. Duncan. Dancing,
to the music Of Blum's Orchestra, afterward
concluded the affair amid the congratulations
OF all who participated in the evening S
pleasures.
The Committee of Arrangements con-
sisted of Miss Aggie Fitzgerald (Chairlady),
Miss Minnie Riordau. Miss Mae Sicily, Miss
Clara SchaertZer, Miss Emma Know ltpn,
Miss Emma Gruber, Miss Mamie Dowd;
Reception Committee-Miss Mae Stevens,
Miss Alice Meehan. Miss Laura Hsmmen-
way, Miss Mae Curry, Miss Annie McPhil-
lips. Miss Sarah Callahan, Miss Lulu Bark
haus; floor manager, Miss Nellie MeNuity;
assistant, Mrs. +. Burnett; Floor Committee
Miss Cora Wilbur, Miss Mae Duke, Miss
Kate Carberry, Miss Lena Bee, Miss Kitty
Stevens, Miss Kate Johnson.
The sisson Dinner Party.
An elegant dinner party was given by
Mrs. W. II. Sisson, recently from England,
at her country seat Oak Hail." last Tues
day evening, in honor of her charming
young LADY friend, Miss Olive Castro of
Pinole
Covers were laid for fourteen, and the
Gtnlng-room was a picture OF beauty. La
France roses and delicate ferns, artisticaliv
arranged, adorned the festive board, and,
together with the soft light which streamed
from the pink-shaded candelabras, made its
appearance fairy-like.
4 delicious menu was provided aud the
evening was made an exceedingly pleasant
one.
A Union Party.
The members of Union No. D. United
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of
Americl, gave successful entertainment
and dance last evening at B'nai Birth
Hall The occasion was their ninth ami
versary, deServedly celebrated, as the union,
which carries $50 members, can boast that
1t has always averted the baleful step of
striking" and has conducted its affairs
With singular harmony and discretion.
The entertainment. feature of which
was the excellent performance on the violin
of Master Eugene Meyer, among other APP
preciated contributions. ran as follows:
I dent q; A. Lewis; comic song. '' Nc
Manus," Miss Lille johnson; recitation,
Mr.. Adolph Perry; vocal solo, Mrs Beyer-
son; piano solo, :" Our Viva" Miss Tekla
Johnson; vocal selections, the Misses Ryan;
address, Hon. c. G. Terrill; instrumental
duet, Miss Lulu O'Niel (piano) and Mr.. Ell
gene Meyer viola; song (Seiected). Mrs. Z.
II. Bushnell: barytone solo, Professor Leon
Levi; vocal solo, Queen of Night" Miss
Z. Della White; Eight-hour Song, Mr.. f.
N. Thompson and family; duet, "Fraternal
Love" Messrs. Harry Nieman and e. Bailey.
Dancing was afterward enjoyed till /
O'Clock. The programmes. in the form of a
Tip-Saw, were much admired. 1t was regret
ted in the course OF the entertainment that
Mr.. Terrill was unable to be present owing
10 his having been detained by business in
New York.
Following composed the committees of the
evening: Committee of Arrange ments-
Henry Meyer (ChaiEman), n; L. WandelI
Floyd; Reception Committee Thomas
Rowe, J. j. Tierney, Ed Oliver j. ID. Camp
bell James Saunders, w. L. Jacks; floor
director, James g. Ryan; assistants-John
II. Flynn, John Lyons, P. Ii. Mccarthy,
William Ryan, Frank z. Lansing Frank
Spellman.
Party Pine Street.
a pleasant surprise was rendered to Mrs.
Sexton a week ago last Thursday evening by
her many friends at her new residence, 2SO6
Pine street.
AT an early hour many of the young folks
retired to the ballroom, while the remainder
OF the guests were entertained with recita-
tons, vocal and instrumental music. A
feature OF the evenings entertainment were
vocal selections beautifully rendered by
Mrs Sexton.
At midnight the hostess and Mr. Ryder
led the grand march to the dining-room,
where tempting repast awaited the hungry
guests After supper the company INDUCED
in more dancing up to a late hour till the
farewells brought the pleasures of the even
ing to a close.
Among the many present were: Mrs.
johnson, Mr.. McCioskey, Miss Ella Smith.
Miss Rose Smith, the Misses Gallagher, Miss
Kearn, Mr.. and Mrs. Burns, Miss Ella
Clark, Mr.. James Clark. Mrs Steele. Miss
Steele, Miss Holmes, Miss Mary johnson,
Mr.. John johnson, Mr.. B. c. Donohue,
Miss Mary Mccall Mr.. Thomas Mccall.
Stevens, Mrs: Smith, Mrs: King, Miss N.
King: Mr.: Mccall, Mr.. and Mrs w. H. Sor-
rel, Mr.. Tamhan, Mr.. Clark, Nr. Connors,
Mr.. Carroll, Mr. Bvrns. Mr.. O'COnnor. Mr..
and Mrs. Bishop, Miss Bishop, Mr.. Huron.
Mr.. j. Duley, Mr.. j. Devilan, Miss Ougeu,
Miss Stanley, Miss Sore. Mrs. Stevens, Miss
Annie Biggons, Mr.. and Mrs. Arvn, Miss
ODonnell, Miss Mccall, Mrs. Mcdonald,
Mr.. II. Gore, Miss Mary Mckinley, Mrs.
Sexton. Miss Mamie Riley, Miss MOllie
Riley, Messrs. James E and Hugh f. Nc
Mahon.
A Winter Picnic.
One of the most enjoyable events in So
cial way that have taken place this year was
party and moonlight picnic given by the
Rineon Dramatic Club at the Old Log Cabin
in Golden Gate Park last Sunday evening.
Games, singing and dancing served to
shorten the evening most pleasantly. The
fieor was under the management of Mr..
William Burns. Among those present
were: Miss Mamie McCabe, Miss Mamie
Kehoe, Miss Nellie Donovan, Miss Annie
Gavan, Miss Kate Risk, Miss Maggie Lahey;
Messrs- August VoZel, T. Lyons, I. Conlon,
j. Turner, G. Walsh, w. Burns.
Party Folsom Street.
Last Wednesday evening party was ten
dered Master P. Flanagan at his parents
residence, 625 Folsom street, in honor of his
twelfth birthday. The house and adjoining
gardens were decorated with Chinese lam
terms and bunting.
Tho utracfs xpera hsohit- h., +l,a
rendition of the following programme: Song,
"Old Ireland Forever" Evan A. Gamble;
comic song, my Mothers Old False
Teeth" and for an encore, "Banty Casey
and His Goat were sung in a very humor-
GUS manner by Mr.. Ted L. Gam
Since Sine Mo1neG Died., ha Mr n Ram mNne
trombone solo. by the Sad Sea Waves"
Miss O'Flarety song 81 Love NV Poor Old
Father" Miss Della Mulrooney; trio from
Don Giovanni" Mr.. Barrat basso, Miss
O'Malley, soprano Mr.. Baum tenor; piano
solo, Miss Rosenhimer; fancy dance, Mas
ter and Miss Dollar.
After the entertainment the guests retired
to the dining-roem, where refreshments
were served. The following were among
those present: Messrs. Z. and I: Gamble, J.
Barrat, |. Baum, Mr.. Hammer, w. West, P.
Casey. w. Muliigsn, NJ. MulligaB, l.. and T.
Moriarity, Miss 0'Flarety, Miss 0'MalIey,
Miss Casey, Miss Levi, Miss Rosenhimer,
Miss McQnade, Miss Burk, Miss Wolf. Miss
Sweet and Miss Krouse.
Dramatic Recital.
select audience enjoyed tile dramatic
recital given last evening by Mr.. Guy Dur
rell at the Presbyterian Tabernacle, on the
corner OF Golden Gate avenue and Polk
street Following WAS the programme:
"a Race Against Time" "Huskin' Bee"
tAibion w. Tourgee); organ solo, aria
(Gounod). Miss Giffen; trial scene, from
Merchant of Venice" (Shakespeare); vo-
cal solo, Because l Love Thee" Ford),
Miss Ellis = violin accompaniment, Miss
Brown; "0ld Sweetheart o. Nine" "Oid
Man and Jim" (James Whitcomb Riley
New England Debatin' Society" Eugene
J. HalD.
Housewarming on Page Street.
A very enjoyable housewarming party
took place at the elegant new house of MI.
and Mrs. Alexander THAN, 1922 Page street,