The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-06-13

circles IL the city. 1t has mem bership Of
50, and is Composed OF genial, talented
and Jealous band OF Chautauqua workers.
The esprit du corps is Admirable. 1t is a
part of the organized work Of the First
Presbyterian Church, and Is In the second
year Of its history.
"The Three Black Mantles."
A peculiarly pleasant affair Of the week
was the presentation of the "Three Black
Nantes" (BucalossD on Thursday evening
at the Bijou Theater By the San Francisco
Operate Society. The society, under the
direction OF Mr.. Dellepiane, has won the
reputation of turning out work worthy of
professionals and has always placed its ef-
forts at the service of some deserving char
ity. Al overlooking house greeted the
players, and the progress of the play was
followed with peculiar interest.
Special hoD0rs were won by Miss AlYina
Heuer, Mr. A. III. Thornton. Mr.. Frank
Coffin, MIR. c. l.. Parent Jr. and Mrs. G. L..
Parent Jr. The many songs were delight
fully rendered and the castanet dances most
favorably received. Both staging and cos
tuning were deserving Of all praise. :,
The next opera, Planquette's Nell
Gwynne," TO be produced shortly by the
society, will be looked forward to with
general interest
The Zeising Wooden Wedding.
Saturday evening, June 4, being the fifth
anniversary OF the wedding of Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Zesing, was celebrated by q
wooden wedding at their residence, 12S
fourteenth street.
The pRrlOrs were tastefully decorated, a
rather unique feature being introduced.
Long streamers Of shayihgs hung from
baskets Of wood ferns and were caught up
and hung from the chandeliers to the differ
ent corners of the spacious parlors. Huge
punches Of La France, Niphetos roses and
sweet peas were banked against the fire.
place aud disposed about the rooms.
At 80 O'clock the couple took their
places under marriage-bell which hung In
the bay-window and the marriage cere-
m0ny was performed by the Rev. ID. KUlh-
man. After Mr.. and Mrs. Zeislng had re-
eeiyed the congratulations Of a large number
Of friends who were present the guests ad-
lourned 10 the dinng-room, where a bouD-
teous supper had been served, to which
they did fun justice. Speeches were made
and tOasts were responded to. aud those
present adjourned 10 the parloTs, where
dancing and games were INDUCED in until
the affair broke up.
A great number of costly and beautiful
presents were received by the couple, ac-
cOmpanying one of which was q wooden
scripti0D, From the Rest OF the Gang"
The Mclaughlin Madden Wedding.
Mr.. Richard A. Mclaughlin and Miss
Emma Madden were united in marriage at
the Church OF ST. Charles Borromeo, at
Eighteenth and Capp streets, by Rev. j. E.
Mulligan, on Tuesday evening last. Miss
Lily Coleman was bridesmaid and Mr.. 5. r.
Okeetfe was groOmsman.
The bride was dressed In cream silk trim
med with Irish point lace and orange bios
SONS. and were veil Of similar lace with
orange blossom wreath. The bridesmaid
was attired in cream satin trimmed with
Chantilly lace, and carried a bOQaet of La
France roses.
After the ceremony a reception was held
at the home OF the brides parents, at 1881
Capp street.
knights OF PythIas Outing.
One of the most enjoyable events in con-
nectiOn with the recent Knights of Pythias
convention at Santa Cruz was drive from
Santa Cruz over the mountains through the
big tree grove to Glenwood.
The party consisted OF Mr. C. o. Clark Of
Mott, SiskiyOu County; Mr.. and Mrs. w. p.
Dillon Of Alameda; Mr.. and Mrs. W. j.
Tuska, Colonel A. ". Hillard, Of San Fran
cisco; Mr.. 5: q. Little, Miss Little. Of
Dixon; Dir. +. Bell Of Eureka; Mr. q. r.
Church If Fresno; Colonel w. w. Moore
Mrs II. Watkins and Brigadler-G General and
Mrs T. a. Merguire. OF Oakland.
It was a beautiful day and no more con-
genial company ever enjoyed an outing
more fully.
Private Entertainments.
The first "at home" of Mrs. Lillian l.
Davis since her arrival from her former
home in Boston took place in the Hotel
Mirabeau on Wednesday afternoon last,
and from the large number OF guests enter
tanned it was evident that, although a com
paTatiye stranger in San Francisco, Mrs.
Davis has already made host of friends.
The rooms we're artistically decorated and
the time was pleasantly spent with music
and recilatiOns and an adniring inspection
OF the hostess paintings, she being grad
uate Of the Boston Art School Mr.. and
Mrs. Davis intend to give an evening recep-
lion In the near future. TO include dancing.
in order TO celebrate their recent wedding,
which took place in Boston.
a very agreeable surprise party was given
TO Miss Laura Cheeseman on Thursday even
ing last at her residence on Grove street, on
her return from San Jose. Dancing. sing
ing and games were INDUCED in until mid
night, when supper was served, after which
music by quartet was an appreciated fea-
ture of the evening entertainment
A remarkably enjOyab bic surprise party
I247 TWebfy-fcurth street, Oh Saturday
evening, June Z, in honor Of her birthday
anniversary.
a pleasant party was given on Tuesday
evening by Mr. and Mrs. Oscar 4. Shuck at
their new residence, 1917 Clay street. The
hostess was assisted In he rgrseeful duties by
the Misses Nettie and Josie Shuck.
On Thursday evening last a most enjoy
able surprise party was given 10 DIR. aud
Mrs. Stark at their residence in Oakland.
The party was gotten M by DIR. and Mrs.
Logan and Miss Idaline Rosikrans A large
number OF San Francisco and Oakland
friends partieip ated. DR.. and Mrs. Stark
we're also seranaded 10y some Oakland
friends Oh Monday evening.
Out-of-Town Weddings.
On Wednesday at Los Angeles Miss
Laura W. Hanna Of that city and Mr.. New
ton J. Iharp OF San Francisco were united
in marriage at the home of the brides
parents They will reside in this city.
Mr. James Nelson of San Francisco and
Miss FiDa c. Lind Of Santa Rosa were
mar red June at the home of the brides
mother IN the latter city, Elder I. u. Brit
ton being the officiating clergyman.
Mr.. Harry Lewman Of the firm Of ID, T.
Lewman & Co., Louisville, KY, was mar
daughter Of Mr.. Perry Curtis, a wealthy
fruit-groNer Of Santa Clara Valley, by the
Rev. Frank Jewell.
Mr.. John II. Mackey, manager of W.
O'Brien's ranch near Menlo Park, and son
of the manager of j. B. Higgins Rancho
del PasO. near Sacramento, was married in
Chicago on Tuesday night to Miss Henri
eta Louise Peter. daughter Of Mrs. S. Peter
of 604 Van Ness avenue. this city.
at the pretty Church of ST. Mary's, Pa
cifc Grove, Mr.. II. G. Blasdell and Miss
Grace w. Fisher were quietly married on
Wednesday. On returning from Del Monte
they will reside IN th city.
Mr.. Gustave NJ. Schuman and Miss Mary
A. Carroll were married May % in the
Cathedral CT Honolulu by Rev. Father
LeonOr. The bride Is the eldest daughter
of Mr.. James f. Carroll of Honolulu, and
is an estimable young lady. while the groom
is we'll known as an upright and well-to-do