The morning call., 1893-08-07
PRIVATE RECEPTIONS.

DR.. ana Mrs. A. A. Gilmour entertained a
large number of friends at their residence 4O4
Golden Gate avenue, on last Wednesday even
ing. The evening was made most pleasant in A
variety Of ways. MISS May keene performed
some of the celebrated Carmencita's most
graceful dances; Thomas f. Dunno gave INIT la
tons of Nat Goodwin aud other comedians.
Character recitations were given by George w.
Richardson and William Lee, much to the
party's amusement. Plantation songs and
ST. etches were rendered by The imperial quar-
tet, consisting of Messrs. Philkips, Cannon,
Hennessey and Farrell. AT late hour, when
dancing was over. The guests enjoyed an excel
lent repast, after which they departed. DIR.
Gilmour and wife will entertain quite extern
siyely this winter, and their home promises 10
be The scene OF many pleasant gatherings.
A Birthday Surprise.
Monday evening of last week the friends of
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Cook assembled at the
family residence during their absence and
made preparations for merry time, the occa-
sion being the lady's birthday. The visitors
took possession of the diniDg-room, where an
abundance CT good things were arranged which
late IN The evening were heartily enjoyed, after
2 pleasant evening devoted TO games, music
anu OIight conversation. Among those present
were the following:
Mrs. John Nelson of Oakland Mrs John
Neisoh OF Salt Lake. Mr.. aud MIS-. Roncovierl.
j. NJ. Blanchard, Miss Nettie Hall, Mr.. and
Mrs Fisher, Mr.. and Mrs. Marks, Mrs. III. S.
Marshall, Mrs. S. @. Highly of Los Banos. J. L.
Locke, Mr.. aud Mrs. o. b. Neirick. Mrs. Kleis,
Mrs. Raymond. Mrs. Miliard and son and
daughters, Mrs. Frank Millard Miss Clark OF
Chico, Joseph Catran, w. L. Harvey DIR. J. p.
Richardson, Mrs p. Ii. Merrick, Miss Nellie
Merric&. Mrs. joseph Fowler Mr.. and Mrs.
Austin Cook and Miss Nina Cook.
The Lafmar Party.
On the l st OF August Master Howard Lester
Lahmar had a very pleasant birthday party at
the residence of his parents, 1888 Steiner
street. A carpet was spread in the garden un.
der large willow tree. where table was
Placed laden with the deIicacies OF the season.
Among those present were: Masters Howard
l. Lahmar, Lawrence Bairwald. Ellwood Boni-
held, James SeideDberg, Walter Wolf, Jesse
fiaeer, the Misses Ounce, Addie and Ady
Seilenberg, Miss Mamie Jregle, Mr. aud Mrs.
y. Ldinlar, Nine. L. Weiss, MIR. and Mrs. Balr
go GSte' , Mrs. Cap ain Bonifeld, Herbert Boni-
He.u, mis-. Hall. Mrs. Frazer.
Alter enjoying the bountful supply OF good
lhihgs The young people enjoyed themselves
WIN games Master Lahmar was the recipient
VI h"uy nice presents.
A Ball at Niles.
Inc Grand Hotel was the scene OF very
pheasant gathering on Saturday evening. july
20, ine occasion being a reception and ball
tehdefed 10 hoDoo Camp and friends by MI.
ana Mrs. joan Ashter. The evening was very
pleasantly spent an mpromptu entertainment
being one OF The attractions, by the following
people: Song. a" Marmalade." by Frank
Mahoney; fancy dancing, by Miss Annie
Shean' SONG, Elephant Walked the Rope"
Laurie Albert; recitation. Little Willie"
Thomas King: fancy dance. sailors horn
llpe Miss Grace Shean; song "Who Likes
Hard-boied EGGS" 2. W. McGlade; fancy
dancing, +. j. Stack, John Ashter and VI.