The herald., 1893-01-22
SOCIE

One of the most enjoyable affairs OF
the season occurred Wednesday evening
at the residence OF Mr.. G. S. Vance, No.
62l South Grand avenue, the occasion
being a surprise party rendered to his
sister, Miss Fannie Vance. The young
lady had been Invited out toa6 O'Clock
dinner, and on returning home was
greeted by sweet strains of music from
Lowinsky's orchestra, and a host OF
friends welcomed her home. During
her absence few friends took posses
sion of the house and soon changed it's
appearance from that of happy, quiet
home life to one of Joy and festivity.
The spacious parlors were canvased for
dancing and the reception room was de-
voted to cards. At IL 80 the dining
room was thrown open to the guests,
where elegant refresments were served.
Those present were: Mrs Burgoyne,
Topeka, Kan. MIR. and Mrs. John Scar
borough, Knoxville, Tenn; Mr.. and
Mrs. Dell (nee Mollie Wash), St. Louis
Mrs. +. Rlggin, DR. and Mrs. Lewis,
Dr. and Mrs. ]. r. Colourn, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. H. Wollacott, Misses Vance,
Wallace, Conradia. Metcalf, San Diego
Ida and Cora Mathews. Seeberger,
Egelston, Ida and l. zzie Newkirk, Kel-
ler, Tufts, Armstrong and Elliott
Messrs. G. S. Vance, Will Kemper, w.
7. Edwards, DR.. j. J. Choate, J Houx,
E. Burgoyne, J. &. Vance, V. Hensley,
W. NJ Humphreys, DR.. Hendricks,
Mason, Gibson, Balfour Vance, H. To
herman, w. Kolmar, r. B. Vance, Ell
lott, Glen Hack, George Wallace.
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A quiet wedding took place yesterday
afternoon at the cathedral, in which
Mr.. M. j. Nolan, prominent real estate
man OF Los Angeles, and Miss Carrie
Mansfield were the contracting parties.
After the marriage there was recep-
ton at the residence of the brides par.
ents, corner of Eleventh and Main
streets, where the relatives and few
friends gave the happ7 young couple
heartfelt wishes for a long life OF happi-
ness. The bridal couple left on the af-
ternoon train for Coronado and will
probably go north before returning to
Los Angeles. Both the bride and groom
have a large circle of friends in Los An
geles who wish that they may have an
unusually large number of sunny days
in their married life.
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The Guardian council No. 80 of Chosen
Friends gave very pleasant hard times
social at their hall, .1071a Main street,
on Friday night. A short programme
was presented, opened by an interesting
address by Mr., Knight, setting forth the
advantages enjoyed by belonging to an
4 Order of Chosen Friends. This was fol-
lowed by piano and violin duet by Miss
Mary Kimball of London, England, and
Mr.. William Art4el of this city, after
which piano solo by Miss Dryfuse was
very ably rendered, and enjoyed by all.
Refreshment were then served, and q
social dance followed.
Nv
The parlors of the Woman's Exchange,
on Broadway, wore an air OF unusual
activity Friday evening. Mrs. Capen's 's
house being in the hands of the decora-
tors, the committee meeting for the
fourth exchange party was held here.
Mrs. Capen is creating a new departure
in the routine of committee meetings
She met her guests in pretty costume
of black lace and gold. A faint odor OF
violets pervaded the rooms. Music,
conversation and dainty refreshments
made the evening most delightful. II
was decided that the fourth exchange
1 gathering at Armory hall, Monday even.
ing, January Both, should be plsir
party, dancing and cards from $3.50 o12
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Mr.. Henry Lewis Garretson and Mist
Rea Alberta Sweeney were married yes
terday at the home of the BRIDES parent
at La Canada. Mr.. Garretson is thu
stenographer in the office of Genera
Manager K. H. Wade Of the Southern
California Railway company, where hi
is trueted and valued employe.
NY
Mrs. II. K. s. O'Melveny, assisted b,
her daughter, gave very pleasant after
noon tea at their residence. 634 Soutf