The morning call., 1892-12-19

Hughes looked very pretty, and was elegantly
atiiTed IN handsome dress OF pale-bue cash
mere, eXouisItely trimmed with rich white lace.
She wore corS &c bouquet OF tea roses. There
were quite number of pretty costumes on the
nOor, notably that OF Miss Mabel Boyer, a pretty
brunette and exquisite dancer. She wore very
pretty and effective costume OF paleyellow nuns
yelling. with black velvet trimmings. The beauii-
fn Miss R0senO0hm was also one of the crowd.
She wore an elegant pink costume ana looked as
lovely and attractive as ever. be officers al the
club are MI. William Bruce. president; Mr.. H..
b. Callahan, vice-president; Mr.. George J.
Geihihg, treasurer; Mr. Will M II. Taylor, Te-
cording secretary, and Mr.. William II. kedian,
financial secretary. MessTS. William II. Mat
thews. j. Bernstein, William Trun and j. a.
Mace also assisted 10 The management.
Varsovienne Club.
The tweHty-tirst social gathering OF the Varso-
vienne Club took place al Social Hall, l02
0Farren street, last Wednesday evening. and
proved, as usual, most ENJOYABLE affair. Pro-
lessor aud Mrs. Wells are great fayorites with
many OF our leading society people and are very
successful IN drawing together very select cir
Gle at the cub dances, which are among The
best that take place Ia the city. Yanke played
his best dance music and dancing was kept up
until 4 late hour
A Foresters' Ball.
Court Apollo No. 1902, A. o. f., assisted by
the ladies Of Ariemis Circle No. 12O. Compan-
ions OF FoIesters, gave lis thi annual ball last
Thursday evening 81 Union-squar Hail. There
was capital attendance and all appeared 10
have very jolly time. Mr. George j. Berger.
the floor di ectOr. led the grand march in com.
Dany with Miss Mamie HalloEan. The hnAncI al
secretary OF the ATtemis Circle pretty petite
blonde. Ste was elegantly ALFRED in a dress OF
pale blue six, with trimmings Of while lace and
satin Ribbon 10 match. There was quite a smart
crowd on the floor, some of The toilets being
very attractive. Que worn by Miss Grace NJ.
BnuiwaTe the belle CT The bali. a beautiful dress
Gf bright orange colored silk, WAS very much adj
mlied.
The Thespians.
company of amateurs, known as the "Thes-
pians," gave very creditable performance OF
Barley CampbelPs society comedy drama "The
Galley Slave" at Mission Opera Hail, last FIJI
day evening before numerous audience. Tie
cast was as follows: Sidney Noreott H. Z.
Griffith; Wellesley Napier, LaDCdOA Sims; Baron
lie Bcis, Gustaye Audiberi; Oliver Ohphani, j.
Il. Reynolds; Carroll, William Bush; Philippe
Percy Smyibe; FraLkiia Fits, Frederic l..
Grlf1ih; Cieely Blaine, Miss Lottie Yeazeils;
Francesca, Miss Mollie Riley; Psyche Gay, Mrs
Cora Peck; Mrs. Phoebe Gay, Miss Katie Macy;
Nun, Miss Pearl Rutb; Dolores, Little Haitir.
Alter The performance. under The auspices OF
"Ihe Falcons a dance took place which WAS
thoroughly enjoyed by all who participated.
These mixed entertainments are b. coming very
popular all over the city. and 1t is likely before
long there VIII be strong company iucorpo-
rated on sOund financial basis TO cater 10 The
public in this direction. Such corporation well
managed should prove success, and will, II
carried ont. be very useful link between the
professional and amateur stage Inducements
VIII be offered amateurs To Join The organlza-
Iion and the three leading departments VIII be
opera, drama and daucing, and with the view of
forming operate ana dramatic companies and
dancing clubs.
Girls Union Benefit.
The tea and musicale given for the benefit of
tie San Francisco Girls Union last "Wednesday
afternoon and evening. at 500 Taylor street,
was a most successful affair, aItistically and
financially. The old-iasBioned house is speci-
ally adapted for The entertainment OF large num-
hers of people within us walls and on this ocea-
sion presented a beautiful appearance, The men,
bers OF tie PolyphouIe Club. under whose aus
lices the affair Was gwen, having decorated the
entire lower floor where tue guests were re-
ceiVed.
The musical programme presented under the
direction OF Professor X. a. Lucche-i received
deserving commendai ion. anu the twentv-six
numbers that wefe rendered during the after.
exeeutants Included: Mine. Emelia Tojetu,
Mr.. :. j. Sandy. hT. q. MineIti, Mr. A. Solomon
Nj. l.. G. Peterson, Miss Lolita MUSIC, Miss
Thomas. Miss Marie GiOTgiani, Miss Josephine
Scott. Miss Blanche Bates, Miss T. Herman.
Miss l.. Schwartz aud string orchestra.
A Surprise Party.
On Saturday night, the 10Th inst Mr. and
Mrs. Christoner Of 654 Clipper street were the
recipients Of a most enjoyable surprise party,
rendered by their many friends in anticipation
OF HER speedy departure north. The evening
was spent IN games, singing and dancing, 10 tie
strains of a delightful orchestra. AT midnight
an Elegant Tepast was served. MIR. and Mrs
Ghristuler were presented with handsome
souvenir IN the form OF silver salad. bowl with
fork and spoon, all suitably engraved with their
initials. The gay panty OF about fifty guests
continued their festivities until late next day
Tire occasion will loug be remembered by those
resent
A Birthday Party.
a very pleasant party was given few even
ings ago TO Miss May Coney on The occasion OF
her birthday at her home, 1870 Howard street.
The hours were delightfully."- passed In daueInc
intetspered by vocal and Instrumental selec.
tons. At midnight a delicious supper was
served, afier which dancing was resumed and
Kept an far into tho night Among those pres
enI were: Mrs. Coifey. Mrs. Cuttings, Mrs. Hyde
Mrs. QNeil, Mrs. Murphy, Miss Mary Coffey
- ISIS Emile NoTiega Miss Annie Holman Miss
Lulu o. Nell, bliss Annie Sullivan. Messrs. J. j.
Denehue, James Macyenor. Frank Coffey. Fred
Hoffman, Charles Tyler, Thomas Finley. Her
bert Coney, Harry ONeiI and John ana Eddie
Coifey
Engiishmen Dine.
Eng!ishmen appreciate a good dinner better
than any othef people IN the wide word. and the
diners at The Pacific Cricket Club dinner on sat
urday evening were no exception 10 The rule
As social affair the dinner was great success.
but If the boys wish 10 populaTiZe the great Eng
lish game GA the they must cater 10 the en-
joyment OF The fair sex. Instead OF a selfish
diBser Why not a ball. OF. better still, both. 1t