The morning call., 1891-01-31
THE SOCIAL WORLD.
Silver Wedding Reception by Mt.
and Mrs. C. H0l1rOOk.
Last Chance to Visit the Arabian Entertain
msnt-The N. S. l. K Ten Party-C. L.
a. S. Meeting "A Scotch Ball.

At regular meeting of the Society of In
dependent Old Friends, held last night in
California Hall, the officers for the ensuing
year, whl were elected at the last meeting
of the society, were duly installed. After
installation low jinks was participat ed in
by all present and highly enjoyed
Mrs. Mabel Buckley entertained num-
Der of yoang ladies at luncheon last Wednes-
day, at the residence of her parents, on
Lombard street.
The Xavier Club of New York has for
warded tickets for its ai-home last Thurs
day. at Its quarters, q and 20 West Six
teenth street, New York City.
The Eola Club will give its regular party
at New Teutonia Hall this evening.
The Children's Pro :ressiye Lgceum will
give one Of their enjoyable entertainments
his evening at st. Georges Hall, 9O9R Mar
ket street
The Passing Caravan.
There is still time for the belated to
patronize the Kings Daughters Occidental
Oriental extravaganza at Odd Fellows Hall.
To-day the caravan will perform twice
this afternoon at O'clock and in the
evening at S. There are still many treasures
IN tho travellers packs and saddle-bags,
which can be procured before the caravan
moves hence II is difficult to estimate the
outcome of the venture so far, because
many accounts have not yet been rendered,
but large attendanceS will be required at
both performance to-day to insure any sub
Slantial surplus.
The participants in the bright programme
are not weary in their well-doing, but are
beginning to realize the feeling of actors
and actresses after their ''300tn perform
ance" of any one play. A supply of Gu
trely new jokes ana topical illusions from
the Nizier VIII, doubtless, be ready at hand,
while perfection VIII be exhibited in the
various other characters. The sale of the
amusing books OF description, varied with
advertisements, TO be found in the hail is
relied upon as one of the sources of income,
ami the ingenious sandwiching Of fairy
tales and facts will alone repay their pc
rusal.
seen the Arabian Nights entertainment at
Odd Fellows HallY' and Tomorrow it will
be too late to decide to go, for the motley
crew will have folded their tents, like the
Arabs they represent, and as silently slipped
away" To-day is the last opportunity for
a visit
An appreciated attraction last night. to be
repeated to-day, was the orchestra Of
twenty pieces kindly sent by G eneral Ora
ham OF the Preside.
The Holbrook Silver Wedding.
One of the most notable events of the
present season was the delightful "silver
wedding reception" held on Thursday after
noon by Mr.. and Mrs Charles Holbrook at
their residence 1901 Van Ness avenue.
Appropriately to the suspicious occasion
art had called in the assistance of nature
to enhance the appearance of the scene of
celebration. The paror decorations were
almost entirely silver. Mr. and Mrs. Hol-
brook received the warm congratulations of
their many friends beneath SlkeE canopy
of silver cords wherein we're tangled a chime
of silver bells. The significant dates 1866
and 1S9l-the first wrought Ia chrySanthe-
NUNS and the latter IN sIlyered wheat ears
cleaned against the mantel mirror, while
vases filed with white flowers and silvered
leaves contributed prettily to the general
silver design.
Warmer colors distinguished the library,
where Noah Brandt'S orchestra dscou:sed
sweet music. Here cornell berries lent their
ruddy tint, while English ivy tapeStried the
walls.
Several hundred guests called to tender
They were ch irningy en-
tertained and enjoyed pleasant little chats in
the reception-roOms or tropical eonSerya-
tory off the dining-roOm. Elaborate refresh
ments were served in the bLliiard-room
downstairs. At about BIB o'clock in tie
afternoon Rev. NJ. c. Briggs of the Metho-
dist congregation, formerly of Sacramento,
who had otficdted on the occasion OF the
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Holbrook twenty
five years ago in the State capital, reread
the nuptial service. During the perform
auce OF the rite. Mrs. HolbLook's former
bridesmaid, her sister, Mrs. Gilmore, stood
by her side, while Mr.. HOlbrook's
groomsman, MIR. Peart of Woodland,
attended him. immediately after the care
mOny. Mr.. W. e. Brown Of Sacramento read
an original poem dedicated to Mrs. Hol-
brook. As he read, from the library across
the hall there floated the subdued tones of
impressive selections from The Bells of
Bonneville, which gave touching effect to
the words of the poet.
Mr. and Mrs. Hobrook Were assisted in
receiving and entertaining their friends by
Mrs Elmore, Mr.. Peart, Mrs. A. NJ. Hurd
Of Sacramento, Mr.. and Mrs. john f. Mar-
rill, Miss Bessie Hooker, Miss Margaret Kit
tie, Miss Alice Hobart Miss E cline Caro-
line, Miss Nickerson and Mss Holbrook.
Among the members of the family present
upon the memorable occasion were: Mrs.
ID. 5. Hurd, mother of the hostess; Mr..
and Mrs. h. Hurd, hr. and Mrs. Elmore,
with Miss Holbrook. Miss o. Holbrook and
MIR. II. NJ. HOlbrook, the daughters and sun
OF the household.
The n. s. L. X. Ten Reception.
Last evening the invited guests of the
n. 5. L. X. Ten, select social club COM
posed of number of our brightest young
business men, assembled at Lunt's Hall, to
the number of over one hundred couples to
All la1ies and gentlemen were in full
dress, and some of the toilets were dreams
of taste, while all contributed not little to
the bIilliaDce of the scene. The decora-
lions were simply exotics placed about the
stage with curying festoOns of cypress
caught up at the central gasaler.
Brandt's Orchestra OBLIGATED to the gen.
eral satisfaction, feature in the dances
being the introduction OF the Jersey and
Berlin. Heavy mill-board programmes,
an ivOry-headed pencil attached by an
orange cord and pompon. bore on their face
the mysterious title of the club aItistically
shaded, and on the reverse cover a Horatian
verse above dainty cluster oil roses and
forget-me-nots. They were much admired
and formed appreciated souvenirs Of an en-
tirely pleasant party.
Mir. Charles w. Spalding and Miss Mollie
lis led the grand march. Delicious punches
were served during the dances, which lasted
till after o'clock
Following are the officers of the club: Mr..
Sanford g. Lewald. President; Mr.. Howard
7. Taylor, Vice-PreSident; Mr.. Charles w.
Spalding, Secretary; Mr.. Edward Il. Ster-
ling, Treasurer.
The Reception Committee consisted of Mr..
+. Sanford Taylor, Mr.. Frank ii. Kerrig m,
Mr.. George G. Allen, Mr.. Charles j. Nou-
CUES. Mr.. Charles w. Spalding was the
courteous floor manager.
The Caledonian Club Party.
In former years the Caledonian Club has
held its annual installation party in the Me-
chanics' Pavilion, but last night they were
compelled to receive their friends at Scot
fish Hall, which was hardly able to accom-
modate all who came.
A very njoyable evening was spent. The
chIeftalns were out in full kilt and glengar-
lies and the ladies' mustered in fine force
Good humor prevailed in spite of some
crOwding at times and dancing continued
meirIy until late.
Following were the outgoing officers,
master of ceremonies and installing officers:
w. g. Burnett, Chief; ID. Il. Mcneil, First
Cheftain; Il. 5. Falconer. Second Chef
tain; Thomas Wilson. Third Chieftain;
Neil Beaton, Fourth Chieftain; ID. Mclean,
MD, Physician; TrusteeS-D G. G. CHS
holm, NJ. p. Forbes, Norman Beaton;
master of ceremonies, ex-Chief ID. A. Mac
donald; Installing Ofiicers-Ex- Chief Colin
M. Boyd installed Chief Burnett, ex-
Chief Angus Mcleod installed First
Chieftain ID. Il. Mcneil, Ciansman A. w.
Scott Installed Second Chieftain r. S.