The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-03-06
THE SOCIAL WORLD.
A Diminished Gayety Marks the
Lenten Season.
First Presbyterian Church Tea - A Chartau-
guam Social-Fremont Club Ball-Gsr-
man and Swedish Parties.

the hcnle, 507 Lombard street. near Stockton,
tins afternoon from to o'clock. Every one Is
cordially invited.
Mr.. William II. Magee gave dinner party In
honor of Sir Edwin Arnold on Sunday, February
%, In the pie room at the Palace Hotel. The
table was beautifully decorated with the choicest
flowers and delightful music was enioyed
throughout. Mr.. Magee's guests wer.: Sir Ed.
win Arnold MIR. and Mrs. Louis b. Parrott. Mr..
and Mrs. Henry I. Scott. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Nuttall, Mrs. Brandon Motley, Miss Roberta
Nutfall, DR.. NJ H.rzstein.
Tie Ladies' Benevolent Society Dagmar Will
give leap-year party at B'nai Birth Hall this
evening.
Mr.. VIII Doh.mann. son OF Mr.. F. W. Dohr.
mann OF this ely, 81 aduated last month at the
Philadelphia Dental COLLEGE as ID ID. 5.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Lewis of 29I7 Clay street
VIII {. celve their friend, Sunday afternoon next,
March l3, from to D O'CLOCK.
"A most ENJOYABLE party was rendered 10 Mr..
Charles Wesheimer last Saturday evening, the
27ih inst, at his new residence 1923 Guerrero
street, in honor of his fftieth birthday ami
versafy The invited guests were sereGaded by
Ine friendship Singing Society," under the leader
ship OF Mr. Z. de VIII. Dancing and the service
OF supper were other features OF the bic
occasion.
Next Saturday Mr. Hymap Pechner. son of Mr.
Robert B. aud Mrs. Carrie Pechner, VIII be con-
frmed In the Mason.sIreet Synagogue. re-
cepton Will be held on The following DAY al their
residence. lb0512 Pine street, between Polk
street and Van Ness avenue.
A number OF members Of Unity Lodge, /. o.
". E. VI inis GUY were pleasantly entertained at
banquet 10 Oakland on Friday night by Golden
Rule Encampment No "a Of the same order.
Hofnung Lodge No. J. o. d. Ii. S, viii hold
al apron aud reektie party this evening In Har-
monte Hall. 1749 Mission street
The Aristos Social and Literary Club was
organlzed Last Thursday at Mrs MINERS home,
Harry Frichette, President; Miss Hattie la
Chapelle. Flce-Presldent; Miss Alice Minner,
treasurer ts Miss Nell Herrick. Secretary Mr..
Fred Coyen, Sergeant-at- Arms. The intention
oi lhis club Is to give social parties 10 Tie lady
members OF the cub.
Tie Young Mems Hebrew Union viii give its
annual PurIm prize masquerade ball at Odd
Fellows Hall this evening.
The Saturday Night Club composed OF mem
DeIs OF Light Battery A, held thelr first party
last evening at the armory on Pacific avenue.
Mr. George W. Lampman directed the floor, as
sisted by MIR. w. l.. COfey land The nther men,
beers of The clnb are: Messrs. X. d. Rodgers ].
w. Logan. Robert Ransom. a. Z. Younger, a. E.
Common. Marlu. Burnett. Tie club proposes CIV
lug number Of parties from and was
couTaged 10 lie idea by their of last night
The latest society "fad'' st ricd by one of Nc
Ali>ter's 400 is 'poverty social" with prizes
ioT The iady ana gentleman wearing the worst
looking garments.
a Church Tea.
Mis-. Charles MeniZ gave very enjoyable tea
on Thursday evening at her residence. 1900
Washington street, for the benefit of the mis-
sionary fund of the First Presbyterian Church.
A large number Of friends called and were
pleasantly received by the hostess. assisted by
Mrs. q. l.. right. Mrs. Horace Ames. Mrs. q.
A. Walt, Mrs. Wellington aud the Misses GRAY
A Suing orchestra .tai Toned behind screen of
ferns in one of the bay-windows cont ibuted
chafmingly 10 the entertainment of the company
during tile reception, which continued between
lie hours oil aud O'Clock.
Chautauquan Microscopicsl Social.
The Fllben ChautauQua Circle had a social
gathering al the residence OF Mrs. E. g. North,
24l4 Pacific avenue, last Friday evening. most
OF The time being devoted to revelations of the
microscope. Two fine Instruments were placed
at the disposal OF the members, who were highly
entertained by their b,ief glimpses into the mi.
croscOpic world.
Mr.. Brooks showed some excellent specimens
OF Brachionus rubeDs and other prooZoans. After
satisfying their curiosity TO their full bent the
visitors were Invited 10 partake OF dainty
lunch, which was served by tue hostess in her
usual happy manner.
Among those present were: Mrs. North. Miss
Bessie North. Captain Whitcomb, Mrs. Everett,
Miss Everett, Mr.. Hume. Miss Caverly. Miss
We,mS,e Mr. b arS MRS Lsa Mr' ana MIS-
Miss McMurray aud Mr.. Stafford.
German Ladies' Masquerade.
motley assembiage OF costuned figures
eraced Turn Verein Hall on Turk street last
night. The occasion was The masquerade ball
given by the German Ladies' Understandings
Feretn Rother kreuz The part OF Prince Car
nival was taken by Mr.. H1sch. While Miss
Schraub made beautiful Princess. Mr. Paul.
the floor.
The Reception Committee consisted OF: Mr..
reply, Mi. Jansen, Mrs. Liebhart. Mr.. Vorm-
bluIh
The matter OF refreshments was well seen TO
by special committee.
The Fremon, Club Party.
One Of the most successful parties OF last
evening was that given by the Fremont Club at
Bnai Birth Hall. 1t was their eighth annual
social and the club turned out in force.
The decorations were elaborate and the ladies'
toilets elegant specimens of the mnlner's arr.
The hosts were bent on giving every one good
time, and succeeded beyoud expectation. The
staunch pathfinder General John Z. Fremont,
were much admired.
Mr. Thomas KcKee managed the loOr assisted
Reception Committee was chaired by MIR,
Thomas Kelly aud tn Arrangement Committee
by Mr.. George Won Claim.
Surprise Party on Nineteenth Street.
A successful surprise was rendered Mr. Ru.
doiph Horber at his residence, 6IS Nineteenth
street, by host Of his Intimate friends last
Wednesday evening, to congra uate him on the
thirtieth anniversary Of his birthday.
Ihe evening was opened by an instrumental
SOLO on the piano by Mr.. Horber which was
Loudly ,,y appiauded. and was followed by duet.
which Was rendered IN mastery style by the
Misses l.. and ii. Gimple. REGULATIONS singing
ana games were participated in until IL O'clock,
when the guests proceeded in couples to the eIe-
ganily decorated diningroom. Mr.. Horber was
Tue recipient OF many elegant presents. !
The Swedish Entertainments.
The Swedish Society gave q characteristic en-.
terfainment last night which crowded Odd Eel.
lows Hall. It consisted OF long comedy in six
scenes, following the fortunes Of Anderson
Peterson and Lundstrom, three journeymcn
craftsmen on the road 10 and from fortune. The
amusing piece was interSpersed with bright
songs capilaiy rendered.
AIterw ard there was ball, the floor being I'M
der the direction of Mr.. X. A. Lundstrom, assist
ed BY five gentlemen.
The Committee OF Arrangements o! the enjoy
able entertainment consisted of: Messrs. j..
Okerblad, IL. A. Lundsrom, j. i. S. johnson, G.
a. Jansson, Alfred johnson, +. Sjogren.
Society Personals.
Governor Markham Is now 10 the south. He
is In excellent health and will shortly attend the
Grand Army encampment at Fresno.
Colonel William Macdonald has left for San
Diego on visit.
Mr.. and MIS-. LorIng Pickering have been visit.
Ing their country hoIde at Niles during tina past
week.
General aud Mrs. John H. Dickinson Will go
over TO SausaliIo TO occupy their picturesque
cottage early In April.
Mr.. Robert Mcmillan and the Misses Jennie
and Emma Mcmillan will close their residence
here shortly and go 10 Oakland TO remain for
several months.
Miss Flora Wehe Is the guest OF Judge Silent
Of Los Angeles.
Colonel j. Z. jackson has been visiting Napa
MIR. q. 5. V. Gibbs Is q recent visitor 10 Del
Coronado