The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-07-11

MI. Ly l1du lUe OlQ gentleman,
came to California in 1852 from Portland,
Me, soon locating at Shaws Flat Tno-
lumne County. To him and his wife have
been born SIX sons and one daughter, one
son having since died. Mr.. Hasksll was at
one time a partner in the Upper mine, one
of the richest mines in Old Dragon Galch.
but lost the large fortune thus attained in
later unfortunate ventures. one of which
was the running Of the Old Oak Shade tun-
mel 1900 feet into the famous Table Noun
tain, IN the hardest rack. without return.
MI Haskell is now so years of age. and
quite strong and healthy; ana although he
has done more real hard work than, per-
hapS. any other man in the county, his
friends propose 10 celebrate his diamond
welding.
Mrs. Haskell is 20 years of age aud enjoys
good health. She has wide reputation tor
kindness and Is notable h0usekeeper, her
sons declaring that she IS the best prrparer
or buttermik biscuit and Thanksgiving
minneapolis in the world.
Inc reunion was very happy affair, ana
hr. aud Mrs. Haskell were made the re-
clplenlS OF numerous presents BY their chill
dren and old friends.
An amusing incident of his arrival home
after so many years absence is told by the
ELDEST son Charles, who concealed bis iden-
THY ana asked for accommodations as
drummer. Being denied by those first seen
lie desired to see the old gentleman, who
relegated the matter to ''the women folks"
The son having explained his identity, stat
ing ne thought II hard he could not obtai N
nights lodging in his fathers house. IN @
old gentleman held out his hand, eXclaim-
ing: Well, / declare, Charlie, we took
you to BE one of those fresh sewing machine
agents from the city. Come in and see the
folks"
Reception at vallejo.
On Thursday evening last the members
OF Silver Star Chapter, Order Eastern Star.
rendered reception to Mr.. and Mrs. ii. j.
Ford of Vallejo, it being the twentieth
anniversary of their marriage. and also the
twentieth anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ford's membership in the order. Mrs.
Ford has also been past grand matTon of
the order In California.
The members of the chapter. TO show
| their appreciation of her services, met at
the residence of the matron, Miss Lillian
Bond, and proceeded in a body 10 Mrs.
with them two handsome chairs as pres
| emit On arriving at the house, the occu-
pants were taken by surprise.
A very pleasant evening vas spent by the
elegant collation. the guests departed at
Midnight with well wishes for Mr.. and
Mrs Ford'S future happiness.
Hall Parties.
Young Ladies' Institute No celebrated
its wooden anniversary on Wednesday even
ing at X. r. b. Hall by public installation
OF officers and special entertainment. The
| hall, which was almost oyercrowded, had
been tastefuliy decorated with wood shay
ings, in alluSiun to the occasion. and choice
flowers. The programme was interpreted
by Miss Harriet Skidmore, who read a
pOetical greeting, Miss Georgia Stewart,
Miss Mollie Riley. Miss Meyer, Miss Burns,
| MISS Coughlau, Miss DelehaDty. Miss Bum
sted and the two favorites-Mss Ethel
| Brandon and Miss Carrie Clarke Ward
Messrs. Foley, PiTatsky, Yates, began,
| Werner and the actor. James NJ. Ward. The
retiring president. Miss Sophie Grote, a
! lovely and popular young lady, was pre-
| seated with diamond earrings and haipin
! on behalf of the institute. The guests in
| Guiding many grand delegates, we're after
ward delightfully."- entertained with dancing
and refreshments.
Excelsior Lodge of the Knights and La
dies OF Homer again covered itself with glory
by giving novel party. Unlon-sQuaTe
Hall was the scene of their pyrotechnic
dance last Thursday evening. The seventh
number was danced in the midst of start
ling reports amid lowered light by about 80
couples. Miss Schultz and Mr.. Horn led
the grand march. and Mrs. L. A. Major and
Miss Policy we're the ladies Of the arrange
ment committee. ExcelsioI's parties are
always popular.
On Thursday evening last Clan Fraser N.
IS. Order Of Scottish Clans. entertained its
members and friends in Laurel Hall, -
O'FarTel street 4 choice literary and
musical programme was followed bY dane
ing. the enj0Yable evening being wound up
with the singing OF "Auld Lang Syne."
PicnIcs in Prospect.
The Del Monies announce a private pic
ME to Fairfax Park On the 24th inst. A
tug-of-war, climbing slippery pole and
chasing fabricated pOrker. besides Il num-
Der OF gate and sport prizes, are among the
attractions offered.
An excursion 10 Glen Ellen will be given
by the Bears on Sunday next and will. so
far, be the only picnic of the kind to that
picturesque locality.
The Loyal Orange Institution Of America
will celebrate their seventeenth anniversary
by grand picnic at Shell Mound Park
Berkeley, tomorrow.
Parties to Take Place.
The Del Monies have issued elegant
black and white invitations for their fourth
anniversary party TO be held at Union
square Hall tn Tuesday evening, the 18th
inst.
California Castle No. /, K. G. F., will
give social hop at Union-square Hall on
Wednesday evening. July 81.
The Blue Jeans will give their first hop
at Union-square BAH on Thursday evening,
July 81.
The reorganzed Smiling Group Club will
give their first reception and hop on Tues
day evening, August %
Fremont Parlor Ne. 80, y. d. G. W., will
give its second annual ball on Thursday
evening, August IL, at L Mon quare Hall
The Mystic Forty will give their sixth hop
at Odd Fellows Hall on Tuesday evening,
August Q.
Phil Sheridan Council No. y, Y. MI
will give an entertainment and social al
y oil tfxsf d "a
streets, Friday evening, July 90.
y literary and dramatic entertainment to
be followed by dance, will be given by the
''Incogs" at irving Hall on Friday evening,
July %. The laughable faTce-comedy,
'Who's Who?" will De presented by a cast
of well-known amateurs.
Hesperian Par!0r No. 1877. \. S. c. W.
will give a party at Mission Opera Hall, on
Friday evening, August o.
California Parlor No. /, \. s. G. W, has
issued invitations for a select musical and
dramatic entertainment to celebrate the
seventeenth anniversary of the order at
Odd Fellows Hall, next Friday evening
Golden Gate ParIor, Naive Sons, viii in
stall officers and give an entertainment this
evening 1T Union-square Hall.
The EOas will give their farewell bail
Saturday evening nextat Turn Verein Hail,
323 Turk street.
The pupils Of Anderson's Academy will
give party next Saturday evening at their
HdAl, u anu " Oe streets.
Social Council No. &c. Q. {. f., will hold a
literary and social entertainment and public
installation at their cOnneil-rOOm next
Thursday evening
The United Soc al Club viii give a nov
city party at ForeSters' Hall next Saturday
evening.
public installation and social will be
held by American Couneil No. Z O. G. F.
tomorrow evening ut 1920 Post street
James a. Garfield Corps No. q, w. r. c..
will give social Tomorrow evening at
Social Hall, roresters' building, 102 O'Far-
rell street
Meade Corps No. GO. w. r. C., auxiliary
TO the g. A. r., will give an orange social
and dance at 102 O'Farrell street on Tues