The morning call., 1893-10-23
PRIVATE RECEPTIONS.

Among The pleasant social gatherings OF the
past week was a surprise party rendered 10
Miss Iva Stevens, at her residence, 125 Valley
street, by several friends and acquantances.
The guests all gathered at a rendezvous, and
at $3.50 o'clock formed into line, and, led by
the celebrated Larrabe soloists. proceeded 10
tie home OF Miss Stevens, and upon arriving
the band struck up HAL to the Chief" The
evening was spent in games recitations and
songs. and at midnight the guests proceeded TO
the spacious dIning-room. where bountlful
repast was served. After the solids and
liquids had been disposed of there were toasts,
after which songs and dancing were resumed
until early morn. Ali who participated had a
most enjoyable lime.
MIR. and Mrs. Stevens, Misses Dora Pelletler,
Julia Coleston, Johanna Connors. Maggie Dem
nison, Maria Ryan. Maggie Flynn Della RYAN,
Julia Murphy Mamie Grady, Maud stevens,
Lille Stevens, Hattie stevens and Josie ste
vens; NesSrs. John Martin, harles LarraOIe'
Nj. Hall, George Mccarthy, Daniel ConT0y, Il:
Hannan, Ira Stevens, Frank Mccarthy Walter
Irving, Edward Loughery. Richard Edwards
John Flynn, John Hogan, Daniel Hogan, MT.
AbthOf, II. Ebe ling p. j. Sweeney, warren y.
Tyson, John M. Hyde and Martin fiynn'
The Webster Musicale.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. webster,
1900 Masonic avenue, was filled 10 overflOwing
by their friends on Thursday evening. the oc-
casion being musicale. given for the Deneht
of the park branch of the Young Mems Chris
tian Association.
Their beautiful home, so well adapted for
such an entertainment, was very tastefuily
decorated with choice flowers. The pro-
gramme, rendered by The following Well-Known
artists, was greatly enjoyed: f. Maurer, Mrs.
Maddrn. MI. Parent, f. NJ. Conn. Miss Martin,
Miss Leis, MIR. McBan. Professor Ii. Clay
Wysham and Mrs. j. Ii. DOane, accompanist.
Light refreshments and conversation ended the
affair.
A Tin Wedding.
At the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Guthrie.
91s Williams street. there was very pleasant
gathering of relatives and friends week ago
last night 10 celebrate the tenth anniversary OF
tile wedding OF the happy couple. The home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Guthrie was very prettily deco
rated in honor OF the occasion, and when the
invited guests arrived they took possession of
the house ana the evening was most pleasantly
passed. Presents OF all descriptions were
brought.
The musical and literary programme pre-
Sented was the feature OF the evening, and all
joined TO make the event most pleasant one.
The instrumental selections of George B.
BTamDall were eXcellentlY rendered. 1t was
late hour when The invited guests left fOI their
hemts The supper was enjoyed by all, and
when the guests departed they left behind best
wishes for the continued prosperity OF The
couple.
Among hose present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Guthrie, Mr.. and Mrs. MeGowan, Mr. aud Mrs.
John Coakey, Mrs. Tilley, Miss Tiley, George
Guthrie, George b. Bramhall, j. ID. Heller, j.
Smith and j. Beck.
The Moran Party.
Mrs. Catherine Moran gave housewarming
on Saturday evening at her new aud beautiful
home, 1912 Bush street, and delightfully."- en-
terlained IaaBy of her friends. Music, dancing
and games were enjoyed for several hours, aud
then sumptuous supper was served. After
ward Professor P. McBrien gave a slelght-of.
hand performance, which was very interesting
The affair was most pleasant one.
Among those present were: Miss b. NJ. Kill
lieut., Miss K. Duarey, Miss Lynn. Miss Ma mie
Moran. Miss Jennie McErien, Miss Hurley
Miss Curtis, Miss Kirnin. Miss NJ. Joyce, Mrs.
nePOasIG nseO8s5a Mis- Mis. b0ed MeBep Miss Mrs
ran, Mrs; 6. Moran, Mrs. Mnlvehiil
Mrs. Groggles Mrs. ,; Dick. Miss Il: Fangey,
Cox, Miss Rebecea Peoples Miss Mary keenan,,
Miss Mamie Roland, Miss NJ. Won Dutton, Mrs.
j. Phelan, Miss Nellie Egan of Livermore, Miss
Clifford. J. Keenan,, Nj. Daniels, D. Dillon, NJ.
White. Mr.. Quinn, j. Fox Mr.. Fennessy. j.
Brennan of Piedmont. MIR. Shakespeare of Pied
mont, NJ. Mcbride. T. Mullnhil, r. j. Dele
|. Finnigan. Mr.. CabilI. Axal Larsen. Mr.. Me
LaughliD, P. Foley OF Piedmont, Mr.. Webster
of Piedmont, j. McBrien, DIR. L. Crowley, MIR.
Groggles, NJ. Riley, w. Drrmidy, w. Kane, w.
Pbelan, ". Phelan, }. L. Redmond. j. Cooney
aud William Egan Of Lvermore.
Kaplan Surprise Party.
A surprise party was rendered to Miss Cis
Kaplan last Wednesday evening at her home,
534 Grove street. About twenty-five OF her
friends were assembled at her house when she
returned at 80 O'Clock from days outing
with friend. Talent was not lacking and the
evening was merrily spent in dancing and slug
ing. To Edward Torpey, raconteur and come
dian; Harry Dederky. pianist, and the Z. A. r.
l.. quart, I are due the honors.
The quartet sang some excellent numbers ln
a manner that would do credit to professionals.
Those present were: Miss Kaplan, Miss Tor
pey, Miss Quinn, Miss Blume, Miss Rapp, Miss
Blanchard, Miss Madison, Miss Macki g. the
Misses Kaplan, Mrs. ID. j. Kaplan. Mrs. A. j.
Kaulan; Messrs. Bradesich, Paulin, Sagar,
Torpey, Dedsrky, Somerville, Moore and Law
ston.
Birthday Surprise Party.
Mrs g. NJ. Fledkjer was the recipient OF a
very pleasant surprise party at her residence
2120 Mason street, by several OF her friends
The affair was in celebration OF the anniver-
sary of her BIRTH The self-lnvted guests were
cordially received by tile surprised hostess.
Singing and dancing made the hours pass very
quickly and pleasantly. Refreshments were
served bOunteously all during The evening
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Fledkier
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacobsen, Mr.. and Mrs. Boysen,
Mr.. aud Mrs skow. Miss A. Madsen. Miss F.
Jacobsen, Miss H. Miller, Miss T. Miller Miss
e. Miller, Miss M. Jensen, Miss NJ. Skow. Miss
Christensen, Miss III. Fargue, Miss ID. Beck,
Miss M. Boysen, Miss +. Boysen, Miss NJ. Mad
sen, NJ. X. Madsen, S, p Christensen. w. john
son, MIR. Petersen, j. LuDd, Z. Seaman, o.
Seaman, Master n. Skow, Master w. Jacob
sen, Master G. Jacobsen.
f1eSSler Tin Wedding.
number Of friends OF Mr.. aud Mrs. p. Hess
Ter. knowing that Saturday. October IA, was
the tenth anniversary of their W dding, gave
them surprise party at their residence, 727