The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-02-24

tanned about fifty intimate friends at his
residence, 1911 q street, Yesterday, on the
occasion Of his f0rty-fOurth birthday. Mr.
Summons Is probably one Of the best-knOwn
men in the capital city. having been man
aver of the local theater for onward Of
twenty years, besides conducting large bust
ness Interests there
Defiance Circle No. IS, c. 0. F., will give
leap-year party at Union-square Hall this
evening.
The C0ronados gave their seventh hop
last evening at Odd Fellows Hall. The
decorations of tree-ferns and lilies we're
much admired. Mr.. T. F. KleveSahl led,
assisted by MesSrS. j. L. Holden, W. w.
Dooljttle, A. W. Nolkmaun. c. Goertzhan.
There was 4 large attendance.
Select dances were given last evening by
the Assembly Club and the Entire Nous Co
tllOD, tie former at Un!On-sQuare and tie
latter at LuntS Hall.
The Stanford Parlor ball Mt Odd Fellows
Hall this evening viii be an elaborate affair
and Is being anticipated with much pleasure.
yesterday afternoon another rehearsal of
Bluff King Hal' was held at the Grand
Opera II uuse. Owing to the serious illness
OF Mrs. ii. j. Stewart the part Of Dorothy
WAS kindly taken once more by NJ ISIS Alvua
Heuer This charming young soprano will
undoubtedly appear in the part tonight.
although labOring under the disadvantage
OF only having TehearSed twice, and the first
time only the third act. Ii speaks highly
for her Quckness ard musical aptitude that
size Is already perfect Ia the score. In this
respect the rest Of the cast are also at home
and, altogether, n delightful performance of
the opera Is looked for at the Grand Opera
House this evening.
The PARROT Reception.
A brilliant event last evening and one
which viii fifty preserve the memory of the
closing winter season Of 1912 was the re-
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handsome aud cOmmOdious residence 517
Suffer street.
The occasion was one devoted essen
TALLY to the entertainment of the old and
leading families OF San Francisco. which
count Mrs. PARROT among their most prom
lnent members. Not for a long time has
the hostess entertained on so large a scale.
but the house on Suffer street is socially al
most historic.
1t was originally the old Hobart residence,
but was purchased by Senator Sharon, who
made large additions with the intention Of
entertaining there extensively. The pres
emf large and unique ballroom was built
and the changes were all designed with a
view 10 giving big parties. Shortly after
ward, IN November, 1874. his eldest daugL-
ter, Miss Clara \. Sharon, was married there
10 Hon. Francis q. Newlands, the guests
numbering about 2000 At Mrs Sharou's
death lie prop erty vas sold 10 Mr. William
g. OBrien OF Bonanza fame, afterward
passing into tie possession Of his sister,
MTs. coleman, who entertained largely.
lhen Mrs. John Parrot bought il and has
always been a fayorite hostess on the 0cca-
slous when the doors Of the great house
have been thrown open 20 her friends.
The floral possibilities Of California ia
February are uuequaled and the house
never appeared % greater advantage. From
9 10 1880 O'Clock the porte COcheTe was be-
.fr.gl
tat0ns bad been issued, and there were
fully 80 guests present Nor were the bid
diuSs confined To the city, for many had
been sent 10 "the officers" Of certain ia
vOred regiments or ships without indiyid-
UaiZIng. The handsome uniforms were
therefore another factor in the bright SYM
pDOny Of color presented in the gathering.
The friends alglted amid miniature
groves or palms. and after shedding their
outer shell emerged brilliantly from the
chrysaliS OF ci0aks and oyerc0ats. The
ascent followed to the drawing-rOOm on the
left hand OF the main entrance, where the
sides OF the room and the pillars between
the rooms were festO1ned with exauisitely
arranged vines and flowers. Amid all the
luxurious furnishings little more could be
added, and the effect with the brilliant
light and animated company made I'D an
ideal picture Of refined hospitality.
The hostess was assisted in receiving by
q
Al present visiting the city. They include
Mrs. Douglass Dick. Mrs. Robert ! Hayne
Mrs. Joseph A. Donohoe Jr., Mrs. 4. II.
PaySon and Mrs. John PARROT. Dancing
was soon IuauguTated to Brandt music ana
continued until midnight. when an Elaborate
supper. served by Ludwig, attracted the
guests 20 tie ground floor, where, in the
main rooms, tables holding six or eight peO-
pie and decorated with beautiful flowers
were speedily occupied. An extended
menu was discussed and then the ballroom
was once more sought for several pleasant
hours until II became time to say good-by
20 the charming hostess.
The guests comprised A delightful repre-
SentatlOn OF San Franchises best society.
Seldom has there been concentration Of
more brilliant fashion associated with some
Of the oldest ana most esteemed families in
the CITY. The ladies' toilets were peculiarly
rich and modish. contributing not a tride to
the rad lance Of the memorable ballroom
scene.
The Rabjohn Golden Wedding
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Rabjohn ST. worthily
celebrated their golden wedding anniver-
sary on Monday at the residence, on Steven
son street, of their daughter, Mrs. w. A.
Ettng.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rabjohn were married in
Truro, Cornwall England. in 1912, Truro
being the native town OF the bride, her hus-
band claiming Exeter In Devonshire as hi s
birthplace. In 1914 they moved TO Canada
remaining there until 1S47, when they set
tied In Milwaukee Once more, IN 1861 they
moved, TO California, first going to Sacra-
ment0 and finally, IN 1869, located in this
city, where they have ever since remained,
MIR. Rahj0hn being very personally identi-
fed with the hardware trade. They have
been blessed with ten children, eight of
whom survived, and now they can count
eighteen grandchildren and two great-grand-
children in their descendants.
Among those present were the five mar
red daughters, Mrs. Jesse Peter of Santa
Rosa, Mrs. g. II. Harvey of Sacramento.
Mrs. W. A. Fitting. Mrs. NJ. Wtbers, Mrs
G. w. Lieb Of this city, three sons, Messrs.
Edwin Rabl9hn Jr, Thomas N. and
Charles Albert Ra5JOhn, and Mrs ThOmp-
son, Mr.. T. Thompson. Miss Emma Mer-
gulre, Miss Alice Peter Of Berkeley. Mrs
+. +. Chase Of Sacramento, Master Eddie
Harvey Of Sacramento, Miss Baldwin of
Berkeley. Miss Lizzie Rabj0hn. Master Ed
win Rabjohn. Miss Lizzie Ferguson, Master
Bob Peter, Mr.. James Med. Peter, Miss
Lille Bell Etting. Miss Mabel Ettng. Mr..
George Witners and Mr.. Charles W. Etting
The venerable couple, who received many
appropriate gifts in the course of the
MEMORIALS affair, are perfectly strong and
in excellent health and were delighted TO
receive the Astounding marks Of esteem OH
all hands
The sloane Fraser Wedding.
One Of the pTettiest weddings of the sea-
son was that Of Mr.. Charles c. Sloane and
Miss Margaret NJ. Fraser. which took place
on Thursday evening last at Howard street
Presbyterian Church. the ceremony being
performed by the Rev. Mr.. Smith, The
church had been tastefully decorated by the
young lady friends If the bride and pre-
sented an attractive appearance TO the large
concourse of friends and relatives who had
assembled to witness the ceremony.
The bride was attired in an elegant cos
tune OF cream faille Franchise, with court
train, trimmed with orange blossoms. She
wore a long veil and carried beautiful
bouquet Of white roses. The bride was
attended by Miss Cornie L. Bartlett as
maid Of honor, attired in lemon yellow, aud
her two cousins as bridesmaids, Miss Ida