The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-01-18
Approaching the Verge Of a VhirE-
pool Of Social Gayety.
SOCIETY, ENTBRTAINS GENEROUSLY,
The Whitney R82sDtiOI-A Novel Auction at
a Birthday PItY-TlG Harry Ulla Com
BaHT Dinner Norma Groves Reception.
1 MASQUERADE Ball - Homo Parties.
Notes Of Notable Events.

San Francisco is to have bal poudre this
winter, when wigs or powdered hair Will be
en- regle. 1t will be the fifth of the series
now being given by the Friday Night
Club. The date of the ball has been fixed
for February 9th at Odd Fellows Hall.
King Kalakaua will probably start for the
Hawaiian Islands next Thursday on the
United States flagship Charleston, which
has been placed at his disposal by the Gov
ernment His visit has been an almost con-
tinuous round Of pleasure, and the desire OF
friends to entertain must at times have
proved a little oyerpowerng to the King,
whose gtniality is, however proyerbi Il. lie
has made many new friends here, who hope
to welcome him in 1898, when he expects to
return 10 be present at the Worlds Fair.
He states that the Hawaiian Islands will
have line exhibit there at that time.
Nj. and Mrs.. William II. Croker will
give reception next Tuesday evening at
their residence on California street.
The successful citrus fair at Marysville
has been attracting numerous visitors from
this city.
DE- and Mrs. E. B. Perrin will give ball
at Pioneer Hall next Thursday evening.
NJ and Mrs. Joseph A. Donohoe gave a
dmner-rarty last Tuesday at their esidence
on Harrison street, and pleasantly enter
tanned quite a number Of friends.
The MaQ-ids held their regular monthly
meeting last night at their hail. Seventh and
Market streets, and elected the following
officers: Frank /. Noriega, President; J.
Charles Eichel, Vice President; J. II. Ran
ken. Treasurer; Jaun Nava, Finan cial Sec
relary; Frank Louis, Recording Secretary.
j he report OF the Secretary shows a bal
auce Of $3.50 90, and that S63l 20 had been
paid ut Of lie Sick and Murtuary Fund to
members.
Alr. ana Mrs. Fred W. Sharon recently
gave large dinner party at the Palace
Hotel at which they entertained Mr.. ana
Mrs. ". ). Tevls, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis r.
Parrot, Miss Ella GOad, Miss Lena Bland
iu-, Miss Jessie NewlandS, Miss Crabbe,
Mr. Charles A. Baldwin, Nj II. ". Red
CmE;oH. Mr.. Lansing o. Kellogg, and Mr..
Ward NcAl>teT.
Court Golden Eagle, No. 1928. Ancient
Order FOTestrrs OF America, gave public
installation Of officers, followed by dance,
un last Thursday evening, at st. George $
Hall. The following officers were installed
to serve for the ensuing term: Arthur Kidd,
&. H.. William Diugle, : c. K; j. c. John
son, Treasurer; II. d. Hanson, +. S; Jacob
Miller, K. ); Henry Westphal, 5. W. %; J. b.
Joban>en. }. w; }. q. Douglas, ). B.. John
Daniels, }. b
\ pretty german was given at the Bella
Vista On Thursday evening.
Nj. and Mrs. Simon Caro- will celebrate
Their tWenty-ffth wedding anniversary on
Wednesday, the 2lst instant, by a reception
from TO 10 O'clock in the evening at their
residence, 6l3 Larkin street.
Mr.. Duncan Of New York. who has
reached san Francisco on a tour around the
world gave dinner on Friday, at popular
restaurant TO Mr.. Kellogg Of Alameda.
f1ut.~f- b, nor .-N+
a around table handsomely decorated with
La France roses and smiiaX. 4 novel
feature was the menu cards, which were
written upon sheets Of papyrUs, decorated
bY native Egyptian artist, and brought
from Cairo by the host.
= Dinner IL Yokohama.
A farewell dinner was given at the Grand
Hotel III Yokohama, on the Sth ut in honor
of Mr.. {. R GreathOuse. formerly United
States COnsu.-Geueral to Japan, prior to his
departure for Corea, where will act as ad-
wiser to the King.
The banqueut was attended by United
States Minister Swift British, Spanish and
Swiss Consu!S several japanese digntaries
aud about sixty members of the foreign
community or Yokohama.
Nj. Greathou>e left 1G6Ohama on the fol-
lowing day for Seol. Mr. G. II. Scidmore
Temalas as Acting Cousul-Geueral.
The Younger Dinner Party.
Or. and Ms William J. Younger gave a
drligl tful dinner party a few days since al
their residence. 14l4 California street, in
EOnoI Of MI j. b. Randol Of tie Pacific
for Europe.
Tasteful floral decorations and A carefully
conceived course Of pldts we're essential
features Of the agreeable affair. which
terminated In the parlors amid the usual
poSt-paudIal amenities Of polite society
hose llr qrtG 7
ounger, MI. !. B. sEandol, Mr.. Irving VI.
Scott, Ar. L. J.. Robinson, Mss Younger
Dr. George Redding, Mr.. Henry LanS-
berger. Mr.. and Mrs. J. DoNney Harvey,
Mrs. d. b. Cutter and Mrs. Smith.
The Whitney Reception in Oakland.
Oae Of the most brilliant social events of
the Oakland season was the reception given
by ex-senator and Mrs. George f. Whitney
last Friday evening. The beautiful resi-
denee at $40 Eighth street, Oakland, pre-.
scented a glimpse from fairyland, SO ex.
quisite were the adOrnments about. The
artistic decorations of the apartments were
III shaded green and red.
The embellishments Of the dining-room II
the attic were uniform in cOl0r-the flowers
china. tapeTS and shades being all of deli
cate pink. Standing in bold relief about
the spacious room were palms of al
varieties. Broad satin streamers of varied
foloTS were festOoned overhead. About
thirty tete-a-tete tables with covers for 2OC
were properly appointed throughout the
room.
The residence was brilliantly Illuminated
before The carriages began to line the side
walks. Inc lawn 10 the right and in front
Of lie residence as beautifully and appro-
prlately Lighted by myrads of Japanese
lanterns, arranged In varied designs and
Shades and soitened by the beautiful plants
and flowers.
Mrs. Whitney, assisted by her three
daughters, Misses Violet, Anita and Ste
phanie, received.
To the inspiring strains Of an orchestra
inc couples carried out an eXcc!lently ar
ranged programme. Promptly at II O'Clock
the guests repaired to the dining-r0om where
the daintiest delicaces we're partaken of
The deep green about the room proved al
effective foil for the many beautiful cos
tunes that lent wealth of coloring to tn,
charming scene.
The Sloss Dinner.
An elegant dinner party was given las
Thursday evening by Mr.. and Mrs Loui,
Sloss at their Van Ness avenue residence
complimentary to Miss Rosalie Never
daughter OF Mr.. Eugene Meyer, on her en-
Ragement, which was recently Announced
III these columns, to Mr.. Albert Greenland
Covers were laid for thirty-six, at Six romnf
tables, divided between two communicated
salons. Each table had a distinctive color
blue, pink, yellow, red, green or cream-anf
was decorated with blossoms and candelabrt
shades of corresponding hues. A particu
Early elaborate menu was appreciateiyely
discussed by the guests.
The Stokes Tea.
Mr.. James Brett Stokes gave the first OF
contemplated series Of teas last Wednesda,
ct his unique apartments, the decoration
being quantity oriental and artistically
bizarre. Chinese silk hangings and Indian
eandlesticks we're among the features of the
appointments. Mrs. Fred w. Sharon wdi
the special guest of the pleasant occasion
those asked TO meet her being Mrs. W. S
TeVis. Mrs; Coleman, Miss Lena Banding
MIR. Fred ". Sharon, Mr.. w. 6. Teyis anc
Mr.. Lansing o. Kellogg.
The Gushing Dinner-Party.
Dr. and Mrs. Clinton Cushing gave mos
delightful dinner-Darty last Wednesday
evening at their residence, 636 Suffer street
Covers were laid for eight The table deco.
rations were blue Dresden china and yeIlov
flowers. Those present were: Mrs. I Fl
JeTett, Mr.. and Mrs Walter Waponar NJ