The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-03-20

ripple of excitement in society circles dur
ing the week just past. 1t came al most
agreeable time, and relieved the mOnotony
of very dull season in way that was
greatly appreciated by the fashionable gath
ering that completely filled the parlors and
hall Of the Grant mansion.
The ball at Odd Fellows Hall on April
promises to be one of the greatest society
successes Of the season, and the accommo-
dations, excellent as they are. will be none
too ample In which to provide for the conf
fort Of the throng who expect grand wind
up OF the season.
The coming Olympic Club fair and great
Roman revival Is the principal topic of
conversation in all grades Of society, and
has assumed immense proportions. There
will be a meeting of the patronesses at the
rooms next Wednesday afternoon at .
O'Clock, when space will be allotted TO the
ladies who propose TO take charge of the
booths. Enthusiasm in the event is at a
high pressure.
Engagements, Etc.
The engagement of Miss Mae S. Evans,
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs William F. Evans,
TO Louis Claussen of San Jose is announced.
The wedding OF Miss Jennie Watson and
Mr.. George Shreye will take place in
Easter week.
The engagement is announced of Miss
Daisy Wasserman to Mr.. Henry Hausbur-
ger. a reception Will be held next Wednes-
day at 2717 Pacific avenue.
The wedding Of Miss Nellie Smedberg
and Lieutenant McIvor will take place on
June l.
Henry Payot has issued invitations for
the marriage of his daughter Louise 10 Dr.
Henry L. Curtis. The wedding will take
place on Tuesday evening. the 4th prox.. at
the Payot residence, 922 Ellis street. Miss
Nellie Fuller will be maid of honor and Dr.
II. Argent will act as best man.
The engagement is announced of Miss
Hattie Stamper of Stockton to MI Henry
GelleTt of this city.
The engagement is announced of Miss
Daisy Is Moors to Mr. Homer C. Davenport
of Siberton. Or.
Announcement is made of the engage
menE of Miss Dora Lascy to MI II. W.
OsthOff, both OF this city. Miss Las.y is
the second daughter of Mr.. A Lascy, Dep
uty Surveyor for United States and Alaska,
and Mrs. 4, Lascy, and is q general iavorite
In society circles. Mr. Osthoff is a rising
and prosperous young business man, prom
inent in society circles. The wedding takes
place April 5. and will be very quiet on
account of the recent death of sister and
a brother of the bride.
The engagement is announced of Miss
Title GOedecke to Mr.. Lawrence Bauer.
The engagement of Miss Lavinia Gluyas
Of Nevada City to Mr.. Clement J. Schuster
Of the Champion Mining Company is an
Hounced. Miss Gluyas is the youngest
daughter OF James B. Gluyas, who is con-
nected with the Broken Hills mines, Aus
traia.
The wedding of MI James Ellison and
Miss Alice C. CrOwell, daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs. g. c. CrOwell, took place last evening
at the Church Of the Advent.
The engagement is announced of Miss
Miriam 5. Wolfe 10 Nj. Melville A. Bley,
both Of this city. They will receive on
Sunday afternoon, March %, at 1894 Golden
Gate avenue.
The wedding of Miss Julia Radston and
Mr.. Sig. Lauter Will take place Sunday,
March &c, 1893
KOhIbecher-Frank.
The wedding of Miss Annie Frank and
Mr.. Joseph KchIbecher WAS celebrated Sat
urday rvaniDg, February %, at the brides
home, 1881 McAllister street The parlors
were artistically decorai ed with smiax and
maidenhair fern. When the sounds of the
wedding march were heard the bride. lean
ing on the arm of her brother, Mr.. Clement
n. Frank, entered the parlor and stood I'M
der bridal bell which hung from an arch,
where the Rev. J. Fuendeling united the
happy pair. The bridal robe was Of heavy
white corded silk, richly drRped in Irish
point lace. The neck was cut decollete,
with trimmings Of ostrich feathers. Grace
ful sprays Of orange blossoms fastened the
tulle veil, which fell in pretty folds upon
the court train OF the dress. Her ornaments
were diamonds.
After the ceremony a hundred and fifty
guests bled in the lower apartments
and partook OF bounteoUs wedding feast.
The dancing hall was decorated In red,
white and blue, illumina ted by japanese
lanterns. Professor GIVOlinPs orchestra,
comprising five pieces, furnished delightful
music for the merry dancers, who enjoyed
themselves until daylight. The bride and
groom Will spend the honeymoon in North
ern California.
Dinners and Lunches.
Mrs. Henry Sehmiedell gave a delightful
lunch party last Thursday in honor of Mrs.
c. 4. Spreckels. The floral decorations in
tile parlors were very elaborate and artistic.
The table decorations were yellow and COM
posed of wild flowers. The favors were
handsome satin bags Mrs SchmiedeIl
wore n handsome black satin dress with Jet
trimmings. Covers were laid for twelve
and the luncheon, admirably served by
Ludwig, commenced at half-past l. Noah
BTandts orchestra played some of its best
selections. Those present were: Mrs.
Henry Scbmiedell, Mrs. c. A. Spreckels Mrs.
c. r. Peters. Mrs. Robert j. Woods, Mrs.
Adam Grant, Mrs. Walter T. Dean, Mrs
henry L. Dodge, Mrs. Beverly MacMonagle,
Mrs. NJ. Castle, Mrs. John Curry, Mrs. W.
Mayo Aewhall and Mrs. J. R K. INITIAL.
The Forman Dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert Forman gave a very
enjoyable and elaborate dinner party last
Tuesday evening to about twenty of their
friends in their beautiful home on Wash
ington street. The floral decorations
throughout the house and on the table were
magnificent. Those who Joined in the fes
tive gathering were: Mr.. and Mrs. For
man, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter g. McGavin,
Miss Julia Peyt0n, Miss Small. Miss Anita
D'bble. Miss Goad. Miss Evelyn Carolan.
Miss McNutt, Miss Laura McKinstry, Miss
Evelyn Shepard, Messrs. a. b. williamson,
John Lawson, A. II. Small, Duncan Hayne,
+. c. Beazey, W. II. Magee, Samuel G.
Boardman and j. Stevens.
The Kohl Lunch.
MIS-. William Kohl gave a delightful
lunch party the other day at her home in
San MateO. The rooms were Drofusely
decorated with lovely flowers from the con-
servatories and garden, and the lunch table
was eXQulsitely adorned with an artistic
display Of the favorite of all spring flowers,
yiolets. Each guest was presented with a
otauhIui bouquet Oh La france roses. The
menu was perfect and the company
thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated the
bOuntifu hospitality of the charming host
ess. Among those present were: Mrs
William Kohl, Mrs. Henry Edgerton. Mrs
George LOOMS, Mrs. Homer S. King. Mrs.
John Curry, Mrs. w. 5. Wood, Mrs. Adam
Grant, Mrs. Alyinza Hayward and Miss
Mamie Kohl.
The Bowers Dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Bowers gave an elabO-
rate dinner party at their home on Sacra-
mento street last Tuesday evening. Covers
were laid for eight and the table deeora-
tious were of very elegant and artistic de-
sign. The guests who enjoyed the hospi-
tality OF MIR. and Mrs. Bowers were: Mr.
and Mrs. Fred ii. Green, Miss Lynch of
Portland. Or, Miss MOlie Torbert and
Messrs. Judd and Greenway
The DeImas Theater Party.