The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-26


With the exception OF the fancy dress ball
that took place last Friday evening, full ac-
count OF which appeared in these columns Sat
urday, nothing Of unusual Importance has taken
place during the past week In the social world
At this season OF the year society people give
up all their time and attention 20 the family
festivities OF Christmas and New Year aud last
night there were many happy reunions ;>sd
Chrlstmas-tree parties for the deleetatton OF the
iiltle ones who have not yet commenced TO climb
the social ladder Christmas is the one particu-
lar season of the year when young and old COM
minRle around the festive board and incidents OF
the day are indelieIy impressed on the minds of
tile little ones only 10 be TecOuned when Ii
comes their turn 10 talk OF The happy Christmas
days of long ago.
over 5000 Invitations have been issued By the
president and board Of directors of the Olympic
Club for the inaugural ceremonies at the new
club building on Post street next Monday, and If
the weather is hne there Will be a constant
stream OF visitors all the afternoon to view the
interior Of The clubs new home and listen to the
grand promenade concert that will be given
under The direction OF MIR. III. j. Stewart who
has arranged some special features for the occa-
sion.
Monterey.
Quite number OF our prominent citizens will
spend the holidays at the Hotel del Monte
Monterey. There is nothing so delightful as
short tfip from the city at this season OF the year
Tor those who have no family ties 10 keep them
In town. and the wonder is that more O! our
wealthy citizens do not avail themselves of the
charms Of one OF The most beautiful spots in the
world. II Monterey IN al its glory was only In
Europe. what an eXoduY there would be annually
faH at,FN to-
Among those WHO are spending the holda vs.
at Calitornia's peerless resort are: Mrs. ID. j.
Iallant, Mr.. and Mrs. Austin G. Tubs MIR. H.
c. Lyon. General and Mrs. j. +. Houghton, Miss
H0ughton MIS- W. T. Perkins Mrs. f.. Smith,
hir. aud Mrs. X b. Wallace and family Mr. A
II. Small Mr.. T. C. BeaZiey Mrs Z. J. Me-
CuIehep, Miss McCutehen, Judge and Mrs Me-
kenna, Miss McKenna, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Loomis, MIR. c. y. FELTON, Jr, Mr.. and Mrs VIII
liam Kohl, Miss Kohl Mr.. ana Mrs. Louis Sloss.
DR.. and Mrs. a. G. Peterson. DIR. and Mrs. II. l.
Jones, Dr. and Mrs. Edwards, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Stewart
Engagements.
The wedding of Miss Susie c. Osborn OF 1905
Golden Gate avenue and Mr.. Peter Lynch OF
Berkeley Will take place at the Church of the
Holy Cross on Saturday January %. 1898.
The wedding of Miss Rose Hester ard Mr..
Gerard HOd oulton viii take place this evening.
The wedd ing OF Miss Delphino Delmas and
-
Thursday, January 5. 1898, at the residence OF
the brides parents on Taylor street. The cere-
mony which will be Witnessed by relatives only
VIII be followed by large reception
announcement is made OF the engagement OF
Lieutenant Charles z Russ, Eleventh Infantry,
I. 5. a, 10 Miss Maggie ID. Clagett. sister OF
lake place shortly.
The engagement is announced of Lieutenant
Daniel L. Tate. Third Cavalry U. ). A, assistant.
instructor Ia tactics at The Military Academy at
west RENT, n. y, 10 Miss Annie Scranton
daughter OF ex-CoHgresSnan JOSEPH Z. Scranton
1t is quite on the cards that the engagement Of
Miss Bride Far TO Prince P0niaiowski, a scion
Of old Polish nobility. viii shortly be- announced.
None but tie brave deserve the FAR "
Weddings.
most interesting and very pretty wedding
took place last Wednesday evening at The FRS
Unitarian Church. the Rev. Horatlo B. Stebbins
officiating. The contracting parties were Mr.
William Sloane Watson and Miss Edith Spin
ney. Miss Emma Spinnsy attended her sistel
as lady OF honor, ana The bridesmaids we're Miss
nusie lie Count, Miss Ruth Van Bruut, Miss
Florence Hyde and Miss Bessie MeNear. MIR.
r. CaTrick acted best man. and the ushers
were Mr.. Tyson, Mir. Lamb, Mr.. Doubleday and
Mr.. Eastis. Tie bride entered the church on
the Of her father, Mr.. George Il. Splnney.
who gave her away. At the conclusion os the
services at the church a reception was held at
The residence OF the brides parents, 16if
IaFkln street. where the parioTs were beautt
fully decorated for the occasion. Alter tie
happy pair had received the congratulations o
their friends The company enjoyed a marriage
feast ltiat was served UP In an exquisite manner.
The costumes OF The bridal party were very
elaborate.
The bride wore handsome robe OF IVORY white
peau de sole, with full court tram. The French
bodice finished with butterfly effect. The
coTsage and winged sleeves were richly studded
with silver. The white SIX tullr veil was caught
In the becomiDEly arranged couture, with an
aigTeue OF hyaclnths, and fell IN heecy folds
over The figure and extended down the len 9Th Of
a n " 4
hyacintbs tied WITH loops aud ends OF White
satin ribbon.
ealln striped pima cloth finished with Vatican
pleat and trimmings OF white satin ribbon and
white yiOlets. Her Land bouquet was a cluster OF
Nepbetos rosebuds aud maidenhair ferns. Her
bTidaffayoT was lace pin mounted with a white
enameied violet With diamond ee1drop IN IL:
heart. The groOmsman received scarfpin OF
the same design.
TIE bridesmaids wore gowns OF yellow benga.
line ard they carried lunches OF yellow roses
Their faYOrs consisted OF purple enameled VIC
lets with diamond deWdrOps aud the souvenirs
OF the usheTs coTrespoDded.
Mrs. SpiHney, mother OF the bride, wore robe
OF pearigray faille franchise. finished with cut
steel aud point duchesse lace Her eorsEge bou
Among the favored few who took part in ths
festivities were Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Horato Steb
L Bowes. Miss Alice Hyde, Miss Le Count fIr
and airs. q. w. MeNesr Jr., Miss Smedberg, MIR
and Mrs; l. e; coogan, Mr. and Mrs; A. X
Mrs. +. GOodlOe, Mr, and Mrs. A. j. Treat, Mr..
and Mrs. G. S. Spinney and Mr. ana Mrs. A. s
MOsely.
Mr. ana Mrs. Watson Will be absent about two
weeks on their honeymoon trip.
Cameron Meaci1am.
The elegant country home OF Mr.. AlopzC
Meacham at Fulton was the scene OF a prett,
wedding on the morning Of the 18th iHst Tn
contracting parties were the Rev. Donald c
Cameron, pastor OF the Presbyterian Church al
San Leandro, and Yira. only daughter OF Mr.
Alonzo meach am, pioneer resident OF Sonom
County The bride, charming brunette, il
very popular, and has always taken a great In
terest In the affairs OF The church. The Rev. MIR
PitDlado OF Santa Rosa conducted the marriage
service. About twenty-five OF the most inImaI,
friends and relatives OF the bride aud groom at
tended the ceremony and all were entertained
at a delicious wedding breakfast and afterward
escorted the happy pair to the railroad depot
whence they departed, amid showers OF rice
hearty good wishes for the future happiness o
ali who attended tile suspicious event.
Robbins Townsend.
very pretty wedding took place on the I6t
inst. In the sunny south, when Miss j. 4. Towns
end OF New York was married 10 MIR. Fred q
Robbins, the genial and efficient clerk of Depart
ment ]. Superior Court, atSan Diego. Tile Ger
emory was performed by the Rev. II. b. Rest
arick OF ST. Paups Church al the handsome resi-
denee OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Stayner, cousins O
the bride. Only relatives OF the happy pair al
tended the interesting event. After the newil
welded pair had been duly pronounced man AM
wife the party sat down TO an elaborate weddsl
breakfast that was served in excellent style. Tn
pink fibboned menu cards were ornemented wit
pair OF robins, as an emblem of tha happnes
of The couple who had just started In life TO
geiher lie house was beautifully decorated TO
the occasion with tropical plants and a profusio
OF pink roses, that were visible in every nook AM
corner. and were also srtistIcay strewn over Ih
breakfast table. The bride aud groom left dur
Ing the afternoon by The northbound train on th
honeymoon trip.
Rosenthal-Figel.