The morning call., 1892-01-14
THE SOCIAL WORLD.
An Operate "Trip TO Africa " by
Charitable Amateurs.
Several Interesting Weddings the Simpson
Chatauqua Circle Studies Lincoln.
Ledge Parties-Notes.

The ninth anniversary entertainment and
ball of the Marine Engineers Beneficial Or
ganization, No. So, will take place this even
ing at Odd Fellows Hall.
1t is announced that District Attorney
George w. Reed will De married this even
ing TO Mrs George A. Brown of West Oak
land, at the residence Of Mr.. Robert Ora
ham.
Friendship Lodge, No II, U. E. A.. will
give a social this evening in Red Mems
Building.
Dr. r E. Pierce has been elected Presi
dent, and Mr.. d. I. Bryant Secretary Of the
Sainte Claire Club Of San Jose.
Social Council, No. 46, 0. c. F.. will en-
terrain its friends this evening in Red Mems
Building.
The Builders material Dealers Associa-
ton held its first annual banquet in the pri-
yate rooms of the Nevada Restaurant last
Saturday evening Among those present
were; MeSsTs. L. q. Flanagan, Adolph Mey-
er, Z. L. Smell, d. f. Slack, H. T. Holmes,
3. Cert, w. S. Someryille, John Tuttle, c.
L. Pillsbury, Z. Aigeltenger. j. p. McMur-
ray, T. Z. PreblP. NJ. T. Brennan. L. X,
Hawkins, Z. T. Raun, J. II. Cartwright,
Charles Dunlop, J. II. Mccormack, NJ. Nc
Cormack and j. Brannan.
The Goodwin Comedy Company will pro-
duce French Flats" a farcical comedy, at
Saratoga Hall this evening.
\ quiet wedding on Monday last in St.
Luke's Church on Van Ness avenue united
Colonel William X. Parnell, L. S. A.. and
Mrs Hattie Fault, widow Of the late Mr.
Fault of the firm of Merry, Fault q Co. of
this city. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. W. W. Davis, rector OF the church, and
the Colonel and his wife left Immediately
on Il trip to Los Angeles. Colonel Parnell,
who is 81 years OLD, was retired few years
ago after j dlStlngu shed career repete with
hOnors won IN active service.
HespeTian Parlor, No. 137. y. S. G. w,
Will give an open installation entertainment
and dance this evening at Mission Opera
House.
The Letcber- w ellington Wedding.
Yesterday a quiet and happy home we'd
ding occurred at 1906 Sacramento street,
where Miss Maude l.. Wellington, daughter
OF Mr. and Mrs. George E. Wellington, was
married to Mr.. Beverley Letcher of the San
Francisco Savings Union.
In the large circle OF friends possessed by
the young people it was impossible accom-
modate all N tie narrow limits of private
house. and the guests were accordingly
only the relatives and one or Two near
friends The parlOrs had been prettlly pre-
pared by maSsing lilies and ferns at coigns
Of vantage.
About half-past Il o'clock the happy pair
took up their station beneath a large floral
bell suspended in the bay " indOw. The
bride, who wore navy blue, was attended
by Miss Annie Boole of Ross Valley and
Miss Edith Burnham, as bridesmaids. Mr..
Of - I M off
CT ted as best man To the groom. The in
teresting ute was performed by Rev. Robert
Mackenzie OF the First Presby teran Church
on y an Ness avenue, where the bride IS an
esteemed member. 1t WAS followed by an
elaborate breakfast, when many pretty
speeches were made.
The presents were costly and much ad-
mlred. They included costly diamond
brooch, silver and onyx pianU-lamp from
the gr0om's friends IN the bank. gold fin
iShed ladies', olive tray, pictures and great
deal of superb cut-Glass and si!yerware.
Mr. and Mrs. Letcher left IN the afternoon
for the southern part Of the State. Cards
VIII be Issued on their return announcing
where and when they Will be at home to
their friends,
The Simpson Cha utauqua Circle.
The Simpson ChautauQua Literary and
Scientific Circle held It's regular meeting
last Tuesday evening in the parlors Of
Simpson N. Z. Church, corner of Hayes
and Buchanan streets, Rev. Dr. Hir5t pre-
siding.
The evening was known as a Lincoln
evening, some sixteen short and interesting
papers being given on the life of that states
nan from its beginning to its close, each
one dep0sting a rail as they advanced to
the platform. Professor Sawyer of the
University OF the Pacific being present, he
was called upon 10 give an account OF the
death Of Lincoln. His address was very
entertaining, and was listened 20 with
marked interest. A Mr.. SAWYER had taken
sOnally, his address was delivered with
more than usual feeling and interest. The
programme was intersperSed with patriotic
songs, and the rooms were tastefully decor
a'ed. A portrait and a beautiful bronze
statue Of Lincoln were draped with flags.
The parloTS were filed with members and
friends, and all departed feeling they had
spent and enjoyable evening and had had
their pathetic ardoT revived.
1ormey- Duficy wedding in SIN Rafael.
Dr. James Torney of this city, son of
Mrs Tormey of Pinole, was married on
Tuesday morning to Miss Mary Cecilia
DuIicy, daughter Of Judge and Mrs. N. c.
DufIicy, If San Rafael.
Church Of San Rafael at the aforementioned
town. where the Sisters of St Dominic and
a number OF pupils had beautifully dec
Grated the sanctuary, the high altar being
a0laza with lighted tapers aud ornate with
flowers.
The fair bride, who was charmingly
gowned in satin de sole and had as jewelry
a single diamond clasp, given her by the
groom, was attended by her sister, Miss
vii ~ in xvh
silk and hat trimmed with ostrich feathers.
Dr. EnTight and Dir. George WoOlrich were
the u5heTs and Dir. T. /. Dillon best man.
The impressive ceremony WAS performed
by Rev. Father Logan. assisted by Rev.
Father O'Neill, Rev. Father CoDlin and
Rev. Father Allen. Rev. Fathers Seaman
and Lynch were also present. A grand
high mass was afterward performed, Pro-
lessor Elmer Of St Mary's Cathedral off,
ciating at the organ, and Miss Mary Nc
G1wan OF the same choir leading the choral
services.
After a delightful bridal breakfast at the
home Of the brides parents in San Rafael
DR.. and Mrs. TOTmey lett on their wedding
trip and will afterward reside in this city,
where the doctor viii practice
The presents were many and elegant. and
during the afternoon kilograms of cnngratu-
lation were received from friends and rea-
tiyes in Kentucky, Nevada. Montana, Oak
brother Of the groom in New York. Rev.
Mr. Stoy Of MarysVille, personal friend Of
the brides family, sent a congratulatory
letter, and Miss Harriet NJ. Skidmore had
written a special poem in honor OF the happy
occasion.
"a Trip to Africa
1t is not always that amateur opera proves
a success either artistically. lyricalIy or
financially. but the performance given at
the Powell Street Theater last night by the
San Francisco Operate Society was sue
cess in all three respects.
The proceeds were announced to be de-
voted TO the St. Joseph's Home Park Hill,
a Catholic Institution, under the care of
Father Athanasius, O.S.F., for many years
a missionary in China. The institution
provides for fOrty-six inmates, and the per-
formance Of last night was the fifth annual
affair gotten up by the society. The opera
was presented in most satisfactory fashion.