The record-union., 1893-11-06
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

D. B. Spagnoli of Jackson is at the
Golden Eagle Hotel.
George W. Poltier and Mrs. Fred Cox
returned yesterday from the Worlds
Fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Crawford J. Cox will re-
turn to their home in Kern County to-
day, after visit to relatives here.
J. J. Keegan, Secretary of the Harbor
Commission, spent yesterday among his
old friends here, accompanied by his
wife.
W. F. Prisk, editor and publisher of
the Grass Valley Union, Was in the city
last evening, and goes 10 San Francisco
this morning.
EX-Mayor Eugene j. Gregory returned
on Saturday evening from trip to the
WORLDS Fair. He was accompanied by
his mother, Mrs. NJ. &. Gregory, and his
sister, Miss Mile Gregory.
Arrivals at the Golden Eagle Hotel yes
terday: 4. Carl Bank, lone; George NJ.
Fletcher and wife, New York; George
Bosthwick, Buffalo, n. Y; +. ).
Wachter, s.. Louis; Mrs. Williams, Sac
ramento; Mr. and Mrs. Heath. Portland;
Albert 5. Brown and wife, Worcester,
Mass; ID. B. Spagnoli, jackson; j. j.
Keegan and wife, san Francisco.
A most interesting and happily ar
ranged birthday surprise was successfully
carried out on Saturday evening at the
hO me of Rev. J. II. Reider, pastor OF the
Calvary Baptist Church Of this city. The
event was the occasion of the birthday
anniversary OF Mrs. Reider. About 100
members of the church and friends made
their appearance as If by magic and took
complete possession of their home. After
locking the doors leading into the dining
room, kitchen and pantry, thus shutting
out all save few, the few proceeded to
take matters into their own hands and
arrange things to suit themselves. The
pastor and his family had to submit. In
tact it would have been useless, without
calling in the police authorities, and then
the usurpers would have very greatly
outnumbered the police. But it was soon
discovered that they did not mean to be
criminal or destructive in their opera
tions, 50 the pastor and his family, with
out fear and trembling, allowed them to
have their own way. While part
of the company were engaged in the
dining-roOm and kitchen, the remainder
were engaged in social converse and lis
tening to the sweet music, instrumental
and vocal, furnished by the friends
present After the tunult in the dining
room and kitchen ceased, the pastor ana
his wife were invited to the dinlng-rOOm,
where, in a few well-chOsen remarks by
w. L. Barnes. on behalf OF the company
Mrs. Reider was presented with an ele-
CANT and costly French china dinner set
of lbs pieces. 1t was one ofthe finest that
could be purchased in the city. They
were then led to the kitchen, where, on
behalf of the company, Lee Hays
presented to Mrs. Reider a beautiful
range Of the latest style, furnished and in
position. But not satisfied with these
tokens of esteem, and III order that the
pastor might have the strength to arise in
the morning and build the fires, Mrs. w.
+. Barnes, in a neat speech, presented
him with beautiful goblet (which holds
just quart in which to place the rich
Jersey milk furnished by kind friends
every day. With the gift Of the goblet
came the gentle hint that it held enough
for one meal. After expressions Of thanks
upon the part Of Mr.. and Mrs. Reider, a
rich repast was served TO all present.
when again the company was delighted
with some choice selections of music,
furnished by members of the choir and
friends present. At late hour the
friends repaired to their homes, wishing
Mrs. Reider many happy returns of the
occasion. The pastor was heard to say
that, among all the surprises given him
and his family, zone had ever been more
successfully carried out. 1t was an event
long 10 be remem mbered-a beautiful oasis
in the pathway of life.