The morning call., 1893-01-16

Now that the season Is beginning to wane we
shall probably hear OF many chickering's and
besrtburGings, the results OF disappointments
and bh-hted hopes.
The first wall comes from most unexpected
quarter. much TO he cha2rin and alarm of our
fair berO-wOrshipers. II is announced that the
enjoy able sOcabie gatherings al the Preside VIII
cease; that is all very well. aud the powers that
be have perfect right to DO as they please, hut
To offer such an excuse rs they do is absurd on
It's face. The parties viii b. discontinued ''be-
cause people attend them without iuYil atIons"
Who in the name Of ali that Is good and proper
is responsible for such lack of discipline and
management? No one surely but the officers
themselves. At the same time we cannot con-
eeive how any OF our smart set could possibly be
so utterly devoid Of manners as 10 push their way
into the charming and select military circle With
cut first receiving an invitation, as is Gus
Iomary In affairs OF the kind. king It for
granted that once welcome, always weleo me.
But II would seem 10 be Otherwise 10 the ideas
that our woFshfpers OF Mars hold regarding
decogum. There must be some other reason for
tie sud- termin ton OF the Preside soeials
than The one given; some one wears = shoe that
is Zoo tight. aud the cause assigned is, We feel
sure mere sublerluge 10 cover up The real and
true reason.
public military ball would be great success
If the officers ia and around San Francisco were
10 give their patronage aud support 10 such an
Interesting function, and well managed would lie
heartily apprecia ted. Here is good OppoT unity
Tor one OF our popular society leaders 10 distn-
guisA himself and with iekets for lady and gen.
ueman Including supper, a. So, champagne extra,
The STAIR would be 20.
Much viii yet be written OF The "Fortnghtly''
and i" thursday Night clubs. Their true inward
ness and history have TO be chsonlcled, bot out
OF Difference TO those who beg to be spared the
DoiOreiy Of publicity We abstain al present from
ia II adj
icle" tie amusing incidents that always trsnspire
al he carefully guarded meetings OF tbs TWO
clubs.
Mob Hill Gayeties.
Mrs William b. CFcckeG's bah last Friday
night vas lie most brilliant event Of the present
season, and was attended by about two hundred
aud hfiy Of The l-adlng society people in The
city. The decorations of the halls and salons in
tie beautiful Mob HUI mansion were most rlab-
crate, tile arrangement and display OF flowers,
ferns and Tropical plants being most artistic.
The hungarian band was accommodated within
uerecG bower OF palm trees in The main han,
and tie guests danced whenever and wherever
they pleased 20 the pleasing ana fascinating
strains et WALTZ music. MIS-. CROKER received
her guests IN tie famous Du Barry room. that
holds within It's walls a collection 81 AIT treas
ures and ,apesiry worth Kings ransom, aud
was auifed in beautiful crimson robe, cut aHer
TIE latest European fashions, tie bodice being
made without sleeves lea wing the bust and
shoulders free from aBy embarrassment. A
magnificent necklace OF pearls adorned her
neck. All the society debutantes Of The season
we're present IN beautiful toilets, aud thoroughly
enjoyed The pleasures Of The ball.
Tie supper was served in Ludwig's best style,
tie principal dishes being teTrapin and Italian
truf1ies, both of which were ble y appreciated.
All Tire minor delicaees were admirably served,
and The PerieI-Joue and ReinaIt were Of The
hUesI IN the land
Among The guests VITO enjoyed the lavish
h0sSitallty Of the popular host and hostess were;
The Count and Countess Festelies, Mr. aud Mrs
John PsrrOtt Airs. Hugh lewis, Mr.. aud Mrs.
N. :.
B9IueS, Nj and Mrs. William 0uthout OF Los
Angeles Mrs Wooworlh. Ars Sperfy Mr. and
AIRS Webster Jones, Mr. and Mrs Albert Miller,
AT. and Mrs + + King. Tie lovely Miss T0bin
aud he beautiful Miss Catherwood the bellies OF
lie bail. Mss HageT Miss Jennie SHERWOOD,
atiss b. SpeUy, Miss Delmas, Miss Hooper,
Miss Mchmstry. Miss Dimond, Judge Ward Me-
AlsIeI, the Turkish Consul, MT. George E Hsll;
5lessgs. ISL Ricketts,, NouhTep Cowles George
Croker. ". Fl. Taylor Jr.. c. Hubbard, Alex
ander WiibeIfOTee and Donald de Y. Graham.
The Cuff Reception.
Mr. ana Mrs. William CluH entertained a large
party Of fTiends Ia their beautiful home on
Vallejo street last Monday evening" the occa-
sion being the four zenith anniversary Of their
wedding Among the guests were quite large
party from Sacramento, in which city MF. and
Mrs Cluf have many friends.
Several rooms we're canYased for dancing. and
the walls, mirrors aud pictures were gracefully
+ STONED with garlands OF smiIax; fairy lamps
and many floral pieces OF rare design OTnamented
every possible nook aud corner, converting tue
house iDIO a NefNaDie WOODLAND DoRer- sweet
music, youth, beauty, elegant costumes and
every thing 10 promote happiness TeigBed
supreme. a pleasant innovation during tile
evening was a high land dance 10 costume by
ii;tie Mabel Ciuf. her sister Maude accom-
pauying her 10 singing looming Through the
Rve" A sumptuous iepast was served at Md
nigh, and ID sparkling bumpers tie health and
happiness Of host aud hostess were drunk.
Dancing was resumed and me wee sma' hours
found many reluctantly bidding adIeu to The
genial couple whose kind hospitality always
brings good cheer and cOnleBtmeBt
ATs. William Cluf wore an elegant empire
creation Of eanary-colored brocaded silk, with
trimmings OF point d'esptit lace.
Mrs 7. NJ Cluf was attired in a costume Of
nIie-gteen sieillenne, combined with syeF-frosted
bF0csde Of same Aue, gaiAIufe crushed pink
MIS- William Beckman of Sacramento was In
beautiful and striking toilet OF polnpadour SILK
ana velvet ornaments diamonds
Mrs General Dickinson was particularly at
tIactlye in a fancy combination of maize Six.
lace and velvet trimmings.
Those present were: General and Mrs.
Dickinson, Consul and Mrs. Simpson, Ma j0T and
Mrs. Miles, Mr.. and Mrs. A. v. Wilson, Air aud
Mrs. LaumeiSler. Mr.. and Mrs 4. Bagley, Ar.
and Mrs. l. ~. Cuff Nj 7. aud Mrs. Leon 1aisoB,
Colonel and Mrs. Edwards, Mr.. and Mrs. a. 3.
Huai Major and aiTs. EastoB, Mr.. and Mrs L.
Keegan. Mr.. and Mrs. W; L German, Major and
c. Hughes, Mr and Mrs. J. n. E. Wilson,
Glr. aud MIS-. PolastTa. Air ana AlTs. {. FL. Kelly
OF Carson. New, MIR. and Mrs. William Beekman
Sacramento. Judge and Mrs. Cheney, Reno,
New, Miss Kate Nomer. AiSs Julia sullivan,
Miss Ida Doane. Miss Daisy Mckee, Miss Eta
Wakeman, Miss Josie ByiDgtOD, Miss Laura
Graham. Miss Hunt, Miss McGoVem. Miss Gar
vey, Messrs Charles Stanley, Reuben ID ale. Jack
Coseraye, 81. B. Cook. George {. Meafnes, J. A.
White. L. Mckee. George Burdick, ID. Mckay.
". Mckay, Frank swain, MegKs, w. Jones, w.
B. Newson, RopeT. DIT Fred Metcai, Mr aud
MIS- Cluen. Captain aud Mrs. FTeizr, Captain
aud Mrs. MatsoB. Mr.. aud Mrs. Dodd, Mrs. NJ.
r. Turner. The 0fids and groom of fourteen
years ago were the recipients Of many handsome
and valuable presents
Dinners, Etc.
Mg. George Croker gave a very pleasant din
party last Tuesday evening at bis home on
California street In honor Of bis cousin. Mrs
Sedman. Tie floral decorations were beauti-
lui and the costumes Of the ladies lovely. A de-
llshiful time was passed. Among those who
enjoyed The festivities were: Mir. aud Mrs.
Henry Croker, SIR and Mrs Charles Green. MIR.
aud mrs. Fred Green. RIr. aud airs. A II. Ruth
elford, Miss Demlng Mr. Charles Croker Mr..
and Mrs. Edgar B. Carroll OF Sacramento Judge
and Mrs Van Fleet, Mrs. Stednnn and Mr.
George Croker.
lie: friends at dinner last sunday evening. An
excellent menu was served up 10 good slyle, as
Is customary on such occasions al the Spiiyal0
hospiiabe home. The wines we're OF the choic-
est brands, and tie dlningro0m was respandent
VITA bauifni focal decorations. he guests
tarTed over the wine and old not leave the table
unit after the wltchlng hour, alter which The
lime spent 10 dancing and listening 20 vocal
and instrumental music. Those VINO were pres
eni around he hosptabIe board were: Mr.. aud
Mrs 4. ID. SpilYaO. Mr. and Mrs. {. Il. Spliyao,
Dir. aud Mrs C. Wapple. Mrs. W. Taafe Mrs. +.
splvalo. Miss Rose Splivaio, Miss Stella Spill
yalo; Messrs. J. NJ. Nougues. A. L0eher, L. j.
Sanchez, J.. W. Moore and X. u. Backey.
Mrs. D. VOORHEES, gave very enjoyable matt
NEE q 4 at lei home Oh Clay street last Saturday
70 about nfiy Of ber friends. The company were
entertained with musical selections by Mrs.
Berry, airs. Chase, Miss Alice Ans and the
hostess Tie house was beautifully decorated
wiih palms. flowers and ferns, and delicious re-
ffesbments we're hanoed round.
Miss Fanny LougbboTOugh entertained by
Mrs. EDWARD barron at luncheon Ia her pretty
nanl- On lieary street lAst "Wednesday Among