The morning call., 1892-04-08
THE SOCIAL WORLD.
Successful Opening Reception of the Art
Association

The second of the four popular lectures
being given in Calvary Presbyteria church
will take place this evening. 1t will be en-
titled In Southern Seas; an Evening in
Samoa" by Mr.. Thomas c. Johnston.
AT Honolulu on the 10Th inst there was a
brilliant ball on the United States flagship
San Francisco. The guests were received
by Admiral Brown, and By him presented
to Mrs. Brown and the wives of the officers
Of the vessel.
The Ever Ready Circle of the Kings
Daughters will give Quaker party this
evening at the Central NJ. f. church on
Mission street. between Sixth and Seventh.
The officers Of the Baltimore entertained
party of friends on board the vessel yes
terday. Among the guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Highton.
Golden and Phoenix councils. A. l.. of H.,
combined 10 give an entertainment ana
social last Wednesday night in FOresters
BUILDING. Their efforts were appreciated
by large number of friends.
The largest attendance of any in the
series given under the auspices of the
Elsmere Free Kindergarten greeted DIR. L.
l.. Hill last Wednesday night at Irving
Hall. The famous characters in Sheridan
Rivals" were ably represented. DIR. Hill
was assisted by Professor Adels:ein, who
rendered some finished mandolin solos.
give an entertainment in Murpby'S Hall,
Ocean View. next Saturday evening.
over $500 was Detted last evening by the
Sons of ST. George Minstrels at Irving Hall
for the benefit OF Mr.. {. W. Simpkin, who
was recently disabled.
The Native Sons of Vermont will hold
their April meeting at Odd Fellows Hall
this evening.
The Art Association Reception.
There was as large an attendance last
evening at the opening reception of the
san francisco Art Associations twenty
ninth annual exhibition as on any previous
year. The entrance 10 the gallery on Pine
street had been very prettily decorated with
Turkish tapestry, flowers and palms, under
the direction of Dir. a. K. Matthews. The
directors of the association composed a re-
ception committee and the art patronesSes
and patrons were soon engaged in criticiZ-
Ing the pictures. circulating through the
rooms or chatting on the conveniently dis
posed fanteuils, while an orchestra dis
coursed the latest music. 1t seemed to be
the impression That the exhibition was fully
up TO the average and as it will remain
open until the 30th inst. all will have an
opportunity TO indorse la st nights favor
able verdict
Society Personals.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Holbrook. Mr.. IL.
n. Holbrook and the Misses Holbrook have
returned from a pleasant visit in Southern
California
Mrs. d. w. Balch and Miss Maud Balch
have returned from their visit at Vancouver
Barracks. Wash.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Blanchard Chase
left on Tuesday for Stays Leap, their
pretty country residence in Napa Valley.
Senator and Mrs. Stanford are occupying
their California-street residence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert A. Knight, son-in-
law and daughter of Mrs. Pedar Sather,
are preparing to reside in Vallejo.
Lieutenant James T. Runcie will leave
for the East shortly to join his regiment
Mr.. and Mrs Norman Rideout have re-
turned from a trip TO Southern California.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. o. Richards have taken
the Griffith cottage at San Rafael for the
summer season. Mr.. and Mrs. l.. l.. Grit
nth Will occupy their new residence in Ross
Valley.
Mt and Mrs. George II. Howard have
given up their house on Cough street and
are at their summer residence in San
Mateo
DR.. F: II. Phillips of HOLSTER is at the
Grand Hotel.
Mr.. W. a. Bowden, a San jose attorney.
returned home last evening.
Miss Josephine A. Hill is visiting Miss
ATguellO Ia Santa Clara.
Mrs. i. \. Jackson of Buffalo, y. Y. ac-
companied by her brother, DIR. William NJ
COMBS of Titusville, Pa, who have
been making an extended tour lhroug hout
the southern part Of the State, are at the
Palace where they will remain about a
week before starting upon their homeward
trip.
Mr. and Mrs Milton s. Esner have been
visiting friends In Portland, Oregon.
Mrs. '. !. TapscOtt and Miss Clayton Of
Red Bluff leave this city this week for
Carlsbad, Germany, where Mrs. TapScott
will try the waters. Miss Lena 1apscott
will remain at Mills Seminary and Mr..
Tapsc0tt will take up his residence in Red
Bluff.
Mrs. Frances b. Edgerton, sister Of Mrs.
Homer King Of this city, still tarries in
Washington. She recited a poem the other
evening ut meeting of the Daughters OF
the Revolution and received the earnest
thanks of Edward Everett Hale for the
mastery manner in which she gave the
lines written in memory of Nathan Hale
who was shot as shy by the British during
the war for Independence. Her delivery
Is powerful" SAYS a Washington paper.
and her Rotations are received with
great pleasure. March "a Mrs. Edgerton
Tecited nj the request of Mrs. Dslpb, and
March 26 al the residence of HoratfO King
before the Historical Society in Washing
ton. In company with Mrs John +. Swift
she will this week 60 TO Virginia Beach.
thence to Fortress Monroe. thence To New
DIRK aud Boston. She will probably re-
turn to California in june.