The morning call., 1892-09-19

People who move and have their being In the
social world. and entirely depend on amusement
of one sort and another to While away the time,
have been complaining bitterly the past week,
for practically there has been nothing OF interest
going on. The theaters are dead and offer no
good attractions; the Lillian Russell boom died
out IN forty-eight hours and Hayden Coffin has
10 carry the entire show on bis shoulders, IL one
may judge from opinions freely expressed by all
grades Of theatrical patrons. Theater parties
can Only he arranged at the earnest solicitation
OF managers who provide the necessary slip OF
paper for admission, and under such cireum-
stances, society will absent itself rather than
Iun the risk OF being pointed al aud perhaps
Chronicled as "deadheads." Tonight there viii
not be sufficient paying people In the principal
tbeaters 10 make up one good audience. This
sort Of thing cannot 30 on, and our leaders Of
society are already arranging for 4 course Of
amateur thearicals IN their homes, and many
VIII be seen behind the fo0tlights OF the Grand
ODeTa-hOuSe during tile coming winter in The
cause of sweet cnarIiy. Operas are being
prepared, plays are being Tehearsed, fes-
tlYals and fancy fairs are on the
tapis, so before long society will feel measur-
ably independent OF the theaters and keep away
from them until some fTst-class attractions come
this way. The German fair TO be held at the
Mechanics Pavilion from September 20 TO The
26th promises 10 be 4 very successful affair.
The object is a worthy one and deserves the
hearty support Of all our citizens. There could
not possibly be more pTOpitOus time to hold
kirmess, aud ihe many prominent ladies' who
VIII daily appear IN The booths viii prove, as Is
always the case, a strong drawing attraction
Several new society clubs are being formed, but
until their clientele Is complete the details VIII
not be Giyulged. This city could well support
solTeeS dansautes et music2les III singing taxing
place between the dauces, once week, and Such
an innovation well managed would be certain Of
success. ~ having a committee OF three, Ie-
spOnslbl- for the issue Of tickets, and engaging
The best local talent, much enjoyment would re.
sun Ihele could be speelal higit every Tour
weeks at admission fee that would attract the
best families iH The city.
summer Resorts.
The summer season is over. and with the ex-
ceptlOn OF Castle Craig and Lake Tahoe, most OF
the popular resorts ale deserted by society
people belonging to San Francisco D- Monte
always las an amount OF patronage quite differ
ent from any other famous resort IN the world,
ana tie season may be said never to die there.
Many faShiOnables are still cluging 10 Castle
Craig and VIII stay as long as there is sufficient
patronage 10 keep the now famous tavern open.
At Lake Tahoe the season did not begin until
Taher late and there too the disposition Is 10
continue u as long as possible. The autumn IN
California mountain regions ~ill, no doubt, be-
come a faYoTite time Win many for 4 seasons
outing ana next year those who cater to the
public entertainment may expect still more
liberal patronage IN the direction named.
engagements.
The engagement OF Sir. Henry Hecker. one Of
the managers OF the Cooperative Union of Gil
roy, and Miss Marina Wood. a charming society
belle OF The same town. is announced. The we'd
ding viii come oil before the holidays.
The enGaeement Is announced OF Rltss Emma
F0ssard Of Oakland. youngest daughter OF the
late \. Z. FOssard, 10 Mr. Edward Y. PasquaIe
Of this city, member Of the firm OF B. VasquaIe s
Sons The wedding VIII take place in Oakland
Ia the middle OF November.
The engagement Of Miss Emma Samuels to
Joseph u. Willard j. announced.
ne arstra Of IA hRl
OF Alameda and Mr. Cha les q. Debney OF
Tacoma Is announced. Mr.. Debney is leading
business man 10 Tacoma.
The engagement Of Miss Ida NIitan and Mr.
Jacob Unna Is announced. They VIII be at home
on Friday afternoons and evenings, and Sunday
afternoons OF this MONTH
The engagement IS announced Of Miss Beatrice
NJ; r. Williams 81 TO M!. A, \. j J., Roberts
10 be married 10 December.
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. j. r. A FOlkes Of
Oakland, 10 Mr.. EdSard B. Horgemann IS an
uUguced,
reception in honor OF the engagement Of
Miss Laura kiaGber ana Mr. Julius Waugen-
helm Was held al the residence Of Miss klauber,
1924 suffer street, on Sunday afternoon, tie
11th inst Miss htauoer did lie honofS OF tne
occasion 10 gown OF plnk oToc3ded crepe, with
Jerra-cOlia velvet bodice. Miss klaubeT was the
recipient Of very many presents and lovely
flowers.
Mir. and Mrs D. Harris announce the engage
meut OF their daughter, Miss M!a1ie Harris, TO
MT. Max Harris Of Los Angeles. They VIII re-
%, from 10 O'CLOCK, at 1903 Laguna street.
Tie engagement Is announced Of Miss OtLiiia
!. KammeTsr Of New Hors City and George W.
Browning Of Oakland. Mr.. Browning is a popn-
lar young gentleman 10 the employ Of the Son H.
ern Pacific Company, and is also prominent
member OF the Sons OF Veterans. The wedding
VIII take place In the near future.
Invitations have been sent out fOr'the wedding
OF Miss Bertha Frank OF I431 McAllister street
and Henry Angels, which VIII take place on Tie
oath lHst. al 81. Marks Church.
Miss Emma Samuels received the coDgratula.
tions OF Btf many friends al her residence. 1924
OctaVla street. 0n sunday afternoon, tie 11th
inst, Tie occasion being the formal announce
ment Of her engagement 10 Mr.. Joe Willard.
Miss Samuels received her guests attired in a
beautiful robe OF blue and eofn-eoOred striped
brocode, elaOOlaleiy trimmed with old point
lace. The Misses Carrie Heibing, Stella Seller,
Clara Ettinger, Sachs aud Sadie S9muels assisted
Miss Samuels In Tie pleasant task Of receiving
her friends
Miss Rosalie Meyer, daughter Of Eugene
Meyer OF The London. Paris and American Bank,
whose engagement TO Mr.. Sig Stern has just
been announced, received the congratulations OF
seine 100 0t her friends at the residence OF her
PARENTS 1870 Pine street, on Sunday afternoon,
The l1th Inst. Miss Meyer, who IS strikingly
beautiful girl, Was Charming IN a pink and white
bToeaGed SILK gown The fair Bancee was the
recipient OF very many valuable and handsome
presents among th-m being a beautiful pearl
necklace. tile gift Of AIr. Jacob Stern, aud mag
nlheent diamond brooch, the Offering OF Mr. Levi
Strauss.
Emma Foster viii take place September "a al
The residence OF the BRIDES parents, 1926 San
Antonio avenue, Alameda
lay-Croekett Wedding
One Of the most Interesting weddings OF the
week was that OF Mr.. Allen NJ. Clay OF the Bank
Of California aud Mrs. Minta Crockett, both hay-
ing a large circle of friends in this city, The
ceremony took place at ST. Luke's, pretty little
church on The corner Of Van Ness avenue and
Clay street. Dr. Il. D. Lathrop OF Oakland, an
old friend OF Mrs. CrOcketl's family, was the
officiating clergyman, and Mr. +. Fletcher Hilton.
the organ. Mrs Crockett was elegantly dressed
IN a steel gray cashmere gown and canied a fine
bouquet OF rainbow roses. She was escorted 10
tue altar by her uncle, Mr.. Morgan Of Oakland
where the groom, attended by bis best man, Mr.
j.. h. Bagiey OF the California Bank, was await
ing her Tie ceremony was Immediately pro-
ceeded with, aud In a few minutes the happy
couple were pronounced man and wifi. Mrs.
Crockett has always been very popular,
and has won tie esteem and goodwill OF
all Who have been fortunate enough to
have Tie privilege Of calling her friend. aud
as Mrs. Allen Clay she caTri their hearty
good wishes for heI future happiness and well
fare Win her. Mr.. Tilion gave the assembled
guests musical treat The superb manner in
which he manipulated the keys OF the pretty
little organ called forth many words Of praise from
ihe regular IfequenierS OF the church. His rem
dillon Of MeDdelssOhn's "Wedding Mareh' was
particularly impressive After a brief honey.
moon Mr.. and Mrs. Clay will settle in A AIameda
where The husband las provided a snug retreat
for himself and charming bride. Among those
who attended lie ceremony were: Mr. f1av ST
Mrs. c. w Tozer Mrs. Ritter, Miss CaTne Rif.
ter, Mrs. }. Fletcher TltOD, Mr.. Joseph Crockett
Mrs. Chandler. Mr. Trombonl, Mr.. j. NJ Living,
st0n, Miss Alice Livingston, Miss Florence Iiy-
ingstOn, Miss Clara Morriss. Mrs. and Miss HoI-
lister, Miss BOole, Miss Rodgers Miss Minnie
Rodgers Mrs. Avery, Mr.. Frank Avery Miss
Lizzie Chandler Mrs. Gertrude Plate Mr. and
Mrs. Mcdonald Douglas, Donald Douglas, Miss
Adele Bagey, Miss Kip. Mr.. w. ]. Kip, Mrs
Maynard Mcpherson, Miss Belle Mcpherson,
Mr. William Mcpherson, Mr.. J. q. Clark, Miss
Mamie Clark, Mrs. J. ID. Ruggles, Mr. and Mrs.
Meade, Mr.. Bancroft, Mr. GrimwOod, Miss
Minnie Horton, Miss Moulton, Mr.. r. ii. HoE
man, The Misses Crockett Mr.. George Fonte,
Mr.. and MIS-. Wells and others.