Los Angeles herald., 1892-11-19
A SOCIAL EVENT.

A PIeasant Reception by the St. Paul
- el4isis Church Ladies'.
The most successful musicale and re
ception given in this city thus far this
season was held at the residence of DR..
and Mrs. Graves, 1103 South Pearl
street, last night. The affair was given
by the ladies of St. Pauls Epis-
copal altar fund committee, and
was for the benefit Of that fund.
The two parlors, reception room and
ball were thrown into one. Here the
guests were received by Mrs. Graves,
assieted by Mrs. Walter s. Moore, Mrs.
Clemons, Mrs. Sheldon Borden, Mrs DR..
West Hughes and Mrs. Rodman. On a
stand by the side of the stairway was a.
email basket, into which the guests, as
they entered, deposited their contribu-
tion towards the, altar fund.
The refreshments were served in a
room on the upper floor and facing the
stairs. Along the walls were placed the
chairs, while in the center Of the room
was the table on which was varied
wealth OF cakes. -Four young ladies served
the company with the iced dehcacies.
Smilsx WAS entwined and draped
about the sideboard, while the fireplace
was hidden by profusion of cryeanthe-
mums. Papyrus was displayed at in
tervals on the walls. The table pre-
sented an elegant appearance with the
profusion of cakes and its delicate
decorations. ..
The following young ladies added at
traction TO this room: Misses Bu9bee,
Miss Jenkins and Mics Battelle. :"
In the reception rooms down stairs
the decorations consisted of roses
and chrysanthemums placed in
various inches and corners, where
their brightness greatly enhanced
the appearance of the rooms.
The fireplaces were all hidden by chrye-
anthemums. Clusters of green leaves
were entwined about the chandeliers.
A card table was placed in one of the
rooms for the guests.
The programme was short and was
composed of well.selected numbers, and
was under the direction of Mr.. Gregory
Perkins, jr. Mics Mullins rendered a
violin solo, Les Trois Bouquets, by G..
de Beriot, with skill, displaying delight
full touch and dextrous lingering. She
was accompanied upon the piano by
Mrs. Mullins.
Miss Agnes Kramer recited with much
ability Toms Little Star. She rose
fully equal to the most trying parts in
the selection.
A piano solo, An andante of Chopin,
was given by Misa Soule. The lady
showed varied technique, and in her
phasing of the delicate parts of this
composer's work displayed charming,
velvety touch.
Say Not Farewell was the selection
rendered bv DR.. Jauch The gentleman'l
voice was heard to advantage. In the
lower register he was pleasing, and in
| the higher tones his voice was true anC
sweet. DIR. Jauch was accompanied by
| Mrs. Bonsall. One of the most delightful
selections of the evening was the con.
tralto solo, entitled If Thou Didst Love
| Me, of Miss Dezendorf. There is much
| sweetness and melody in her voice and
it was produced excellently last evening
p. W. Orem was the accompanist.
Oh Lovely Spring, by Cowen, was
tupg by Mrs. J. ii. Patrick. Her voice
is contralto of merit and WAS intently
listened to. The lady sang in ca a2ablt
style. She was accompanied by z. w
Orem.
Mr.. Logic, the popular baritone, con
cluded the programme with a solo
Let Me Love Thee, by Arditti
OF this gentlemau's voice il
but remains to say that he sang at hii
best. His voice was clear and wa!
much sweeter than usual.
A comfortable sum was realized by
| the ladies'.