The morning call., 1891-08-06
THE SOCIAL WORLD.
Justice and Mrs. Field Are De.
lighifully Entertained.
Notable Birthday Party at Alvarado-The
Amateur stage-A Yachting Cruise
Brief Society Personals.

Alfalfa Grass of Modoc, the Oldest Living
Native Son" will be presented.
Among recent gaietes at Honolulu was a
brilliant reception given by Major W. H.
Cornwell in honor of his daughter Miss
Blanche Adele Cornwell. Among the guess is
We're: Mrs. Paul Neumann, Mr.. Oscar
Herold, Colonel George McFarlane. Miss
Helen OTIS and Miss West of this city.
Tie fourth anniversary ball of Excelsior
Lodge. Ne. 1852, X. and L. of H., will be
given at Odd Fellows Hall this evening.
The Charleston left Santa Cruz yesterday
morning, after having been visited by
crowds at that favorite resort, and is now
lying in the harb0r.
Fremont Parlor No. 50. will give their
first anniversary party at Union-squRre hall
this evening.
The Jewett Dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jewett gave a delightful
dinner party On Tuesday evening, at their
residence, on the corner of Bush and Jones
streets. in honor of Justice and Mrs. Stephen
j. Field.
Special decorations had been arranged by
Mrs. Hersey on the table, the center of
which was occupied by a mirror-plane re-
Il citing the encircling clusters of bright
blossoms disposed i'll little crystal bowls.
Pretty cOrsage bouquets of white sweet
peas and maiden-hair fern, tied with deli
cately hued ribbons, were furnished for the
ladies and bOutonnierPs of pinkS for the
gentlemen. Those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs Jewett, Justice and Mrs. Stephen j.
Field, Mr.. and Mrs. Woods, L. S. A., Mrs
Frances Edgerton, Judge Sawyer and Nj
W. +. Brown.
A number of friends came in later and an
Informal musicale took place IL the parlors,
where vases OF flowers added to the beauty
OF the furnishings and lreighted the air with
fragrance. Mrs. Ida hersey sang two
ballads, Mrs. Frances EdgertOn contributed
several choice selections, as did Miss Louise
Holiaday and Mr.. Is. Holiday.
Besides those already mentioned those
present were: Mrs. Peter Donahue, Mrs.
Edward Martin, Mrs. kersey, Judge Selden
). Wright, Miss Whitney, Miss Stephanie
Whitney, Miss Chamberlain, General Ham,
mond, Mr.. Albert c. Hooper and Mr.. john
son,
a Private Luncheon at San Rafael.
The most delightful entertainment of the
season at the Hotel Rafael was the lunch
con given last Saturday by Baroness Won
SHREDDER and her mother Mrs. Peter Dona-
hue, in honor Of Mrs. Justic9 Field
The private dining room OF the hotel was
beautifully decorated for the occasion with
the choicest plants and flowers from the
conservatives of the hotel. The table was
banked in "Duchesse" roses, and delicate
tracerleS of snilaX enclrcled each plate,
hbbNCu W IN the SAile DElA III DlOSSoiDS.
Those present were Baroness Won
SHREDDER Mrs. Peter Donahue, Mrs. Field,
Mrs. 4. II. LOughborough, Mrs. ID. D0na-
hue, MIS-. \. J. Bowie. Mrs. Ii. SChmidell,
Mrs. }. NJ. Donahue, Mrs. Edward Martin
and Mrs ID. b. Davidson.
The hotel orchestra gave choice selections
during the Tepast. and the rest of the after
noon was spent by the guests In pleasant
conversation and wishes for "bOn voyage"
10 their charming hostess. who leaves to
pspend year abroad with her family.
A Yacht Excursion.
a delightful sail around the main points
of the bay on the yacht Maggie was INDUCED
In last Sunday by merry party.
Sunny skies, gentle breezes, music and
the eXhIlerating salt air all conduced to
make the cruise most enjoyable. Much
amusement was caused during a heavy
swell by several of the ladies suddenly
changing color.
Messrs. and Miss Magner earned the re-
gard of all by their hospitality and kind
ness. Mis- Celia Blooms varied accomplish
ments we're also heartily applauded.
Those participating were: Miss ID. Gold
stone, Miss {. Bloom. Miss l. Shueman.
Miss :: Wagner, the Misses a. and c. Min
Palmer, Mrs /. BIee; Messrs. S. Bloom, NJ
j. GOldstone, ). Wagner, j. Magner, 3.
Roman, a. Sheinder, NJ. Creigh, j. Griffin,
II. Palmer, L. Bree.
The Clark Dramatic Benefit.
There was hardly a vacant chair last
evening at the testimonial benefit rendered
at Irving Hall to Miss Maud Clark, WE'LL
known in dramatic circles.
The play " Uncle Toms Cabin" was pre-
seut-d by the following cast: Marks, j.
Warren De Lano; Uncle Tom, a. W. Bel
asco; George Harris and st. Clair. Al II.
Haleit; Phineas Fletcher and Legree, O.
2 ltIlEa n 1lpV lack TraIuOr. Tam I
F. IomsOa; Auctioneer, George F. Green;
George Shelby, Y. NJ. De Sike; Samb0,
Harry Norton; Quimbo, Bert Sawyer
Harry. Grace " ike; Eliza, Miss Bess Wal
Miss Jeannette Byrne; Maria St. Clair. Miss
DickerS0n; Eva, Little Maudie Clarke;
Topsy, Nellie Sheldon. The laurels of the
evening were borne away by the beneficiary
aud Miss Nellie Sheldon, MeSsrs. De Lane,
) Belasco, Nilkie and Haliett.
Dancing was afterward inaugurated IN
der the direction of the following commit
tees Of the National Club: Reception Com
mittee-C. :. Clark, +. w. Amman, f. K.
Clark, }. McGreevy, C. A. Bassart, G. X.
Anderson, +. Little Committee of Arrange
ments-E. Z. Botteron. Z. g. LIGHT. c. NJ.
nhelbourn; floor manager-E. f. BDtteron
assistant, j. TrainoT.
At Paradise Springs.
ParRisO is blooming, writes a CO rrespon-
dent and the many visitors are having
an enjoyable time. The recent forest
FIRE gave us close call, and our
brave force of volunteer fremen, guided
by the sound judgment of the host, Mr.. Fos-
ter, worked ike heroes and were sustained
and encouraged by the untiring efforts of
some brave women, who stood firmly to the
front when the alarmed guests took to their
heels and fed to the valley. Mrs. Schardin,
Miss Birdie Schardin and Miss Lilly Place
deserve great credit for their bravery, work
ing like men until the danger was past.
None OF the buildings were injured, no one
was hurt and everything is working smooth
iy. Hops and concerts are well attended.
Party at AIvarado.
An enjoyable evening was spent last Sat
urday at Alysrado, Alameda County, by
$50 merry young people. The occasion was
The twenty-frst birthday anniversary of Mr..
Frederick Hellwig, and the party WAS given
by his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Philip He'll
wig.
The ballroom was beautifully decorated
Al 9 o'clock the orchestra struck up beau
uful march which was led by the young
host and Miss Christine c. Luhrs, charm
aug blonde of San Francisco, who helped to
entertain the guests.
At midnight bounteous supper was
served in the immense diniug-hall, and
merry-making was continued I'LL late.
Mr.. /. Hellwig is a wealthy cattle-owner
on the Pacific Coast, ana is both an Odd
Fellow and Native Son OF the Golden
West.
Society Personals.
Captain and Mrs. Christopher Nelson
leave Tomorrow for a ten days sojourn at
Lake Tahoe.
Mrs. Captain Buford is the guest of Mr.
and Mrs. w. Fl. Croker at their residence
near San Mateo.
General j. Gibbon, U. S. A. and family
were guests last week at the Rainier, Seat
tie. where his son. Ar. John Gibbon, re-
sides.
Mrs. Il. "a. Sherwood has returned to town
from Santa Cruz.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. V. O'Brien and family
are occupying their new cottage at pictur-
esque Belvedere. where they remain the re-
mainder of the season.
Mr.. Charles Coombs Tenant of London.
brother of Mrs.. Henry NJ. Stanley, is STAY
ing at the Louisburg, Bar Harbor.
Mrs. j. Pilger and Miss Hilda Sirassman
are at the Tallac House, Lake Tahoe.
Mrs. X. z. Hastings and son have re-
furupd from San Rofaol .Lo H.Iis----.-