The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-02-04
The Preside Hop.

Again the ladies and officers of the ire
sidiO earned the gratitude Of host of
dancers in the city and at the post by an
other hop.
This time the hOD-room was even prettier
and more martial than usual, aud the hosts
and hostesses, under the charming general
ship Of Mrs. Graham, SAW TO it that their
guests had "a lovely time
Among those present were: Miss Mary
Graham. Miss Mabel Reed, Miss Myra
Lord, Miss Hattie Graham, Miss Nellie
Smedberg, Miss Lottie Clarke, Miss Mae
Dimond, Miss Hope Ellis Miss Nellie
HiilyeT, Miss Eleanor Dimond, Miss May
Hoffman, Miss Mary l.. McNutt, Miss
Emmett, Miss Sanderson, Miss Burton,
Miss Chew, Miss Bessie Chew, Miss Laura
Knsey, Miss Alice Kinsey. Miss Hilda Cas-
tie Captain ami Mrs. A. C.. Blunt Captain
and Mrs. Parker Lieutenant CaheU, MI
and Mrs. Eugene \. Deuprey, MajIr aud
Mrs. Lord Lieutenant Nolan. Lieutenant
Ham. Lieutenant Blake, Captain and Mrs.
\. r. Wood, Captain and MIS-. Leonard
Wood, Mr.. Lawson Adams, Lieutenant
Davis, Lieutenant LOCKWOOD Mr. NJ. Nc
NIT, Mr.. Milton ). Latham, Mr.. w. X.
Heath. Mr.. Southland Hoffman, Mr.. Ogden
Hoffman, Mr. 4. y. Bee. Mr.. Fred II. Coon,
Lieutenant Harry Benson, Colonel ana Mrs
George Il. Burton. Lieutenant W. II. Coffin,
Lieutenant i. i. Mclaughlin, Lieutenant
and Mrs. Dean, Lieutenant w. w. Gal
braith, Miss Laura kinsey, Lieutenant Saw
YER Miss Thompson, MIR. Joseph S. TUbiD,
Captain /. l.. Iilinskyi
A Psychological Surprise Party.
Colonel and Mrs. Paruell we're the re-
cipients OF a surprise upon their return from
their wedding trip that was as charming as
it was novel
The Daphne Club. to which Mrs Parnen
belongs, and which has a membership OF
fifteen ladies devoted to the study Of my
tnology. desired to express to the newly
married pairthe love and esteem with which
they regarded their sister Daphne. Ac-
cordingly they appeared on Friday after
noon, January 10Th, at Jhelr residence, and
after taking possession of the paIloTs, the
Colonel and his wife were summoned and
welcomed by an address, both clever and
classic, from Mrs. 0. Y. Taylor, President
Of the club. The story of the pursuit Of
Daphne by Apollo was embodied in the adj
dress, and as the Colonel was commended
as Apollo In his successful capture OF the re-
calcitrant nymph, instead of waiting for her
to turn into a laurel tree, and Mrs. Parnell
won the approval of her sister Daphnes by
the more modern course Of becoming a will
ing captive.
The Colonel responded by thanking the
club, and intimated that when either Apollo
or the sons of Mars are IN love nowadays
the capture Of the nymph is certain, be-
cause Of steam and electricity to aid in the
pursuit. which the ancient Apollo had not.
storm of merriment and cOngratula-
tons ensued, during which attendant
nymphs had taken possession of the dniug-
room, and they now summoned all 10 feast
on ambTOSia and nectar. Each lady had as
sumed a NEUROLOGICAL name and character,
and in turn was called upon to give toast
in keeping with the same.
Several Qihnr iadinC mt lad
called meanwhile and were invited 10 par
take OF the feast. To their mortal eyes and
palates the ambrosia appeared 10 be salads,
cakes, lce-cream etc. from 4 well-known
caterer and the nectar was bottled and
popped just like champagne All present
united in wishing Colonel and Mrs. Parnel
| all the blessings provided by gods and men.
Music and dancing followed until the de-
Ginning day gave warning that 'Phebus
had nearly run his course and the hour had
come for them TO disperse. The members
Of the CLUB are: Mrs. DIR. o. V. Taylor,
President; Mrs. w. H. ROdda, Secretary;
Mrs. p ID. Jewett, Mrs. G. c. Jones. Mrs.
\. Roberts, Mrs. w. III. Carr, Mrs. G. Stone,
Mrs. j. &. Conrad, Miss n O'Brien. Mrs. E.
| K. Taylor Mrs I. w. Collins, Mrs. }. S.
Gray, Mrs. Z. e. Peterson, Mrs. w. K. Par
nell.
The Simpson Chautsuqua Circle.
The Simpson Chautauqua Circle held its
regular session at the Simpson Memorial
NJ. L. Church on Tuesday evening, Febru-
airy 81. There was a large attendance and
the programme was much enjoyed by all
prese Mt.
The exercises consisted of rhetorical
reading and recitation by Mr.. J. Il. Rutter.
a speaker Of marked excellence; a we'll
rendered recitation by Miss Nina Cool; a
review Of the political constitutions of the
| American colonies, by the circle; an en-
| joyabe table talk upon the subject of dicta-
! tOrShip and The influence OF monopoly upon,
politics; and an interesting account by the
! President, Rev. DIR. Hirst, OF the meeting
! at Los Angeles Of the Joint Committee OF
! tie Pacific Coast assemblies.
The Simpson Circle has the largest mem
| bership Of any on the Pacific Coast and re-