The morning call., 1893-03-27

Haslett, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Bssell, Miss
| Haslett the Misses Herbert. the Misses
| Blown and Ncssrs. Harry Chisholm and
Charles Neal, all Of Alameda; Mr.. and Mrs
Robert Herbert. Miss Maud E. Langton
and Mr.. William James, of this city.
The Students Dance.
The students gave a very enjoyable "at
| home" last Thursday evening in Scottish
Hall Special arrangements were made to
ensure a successful gathering. aud dancing
was enjoyed to the music of Hyman and
Herizel's orchestra. The party was very
select, among the guests being many we'll
known and popular citizens. The decora-
tinns were unique and gave every satiSfac-
ton. The Students Club is pushing its
way ahead and becoming quite a factor
among he social orders of the city. The
reception COMMITTEES was composed of the
following ladies': Miss May TraynOr, Miss
Maggie Wall, Miss Clara Winters, Miss
Aggie Tierney. Miss Maggie Dennison, Miss
Rosa QHarrOllo. Miss Maggie Healing, Mrs.
G. j. Y. Ferris, Miss Edith Dewing, Miss
Annie Getz. Miss Nellie Picket. Miss Katie
sullivan, Miss Rosa GeiZ, Miss May Nc
Glynn. Miss Katie Kelly. Miss Maggie
Dunnlgan.
A Church Reception.
The ladies of The First United Presby-
teran Charch, corner Of Golden Gate
| avenue and Polk street, gave reception
last Monday evening. The church was
handsomely decorated with flags and ever
green's Tie musical programme was as
follows: Mozarl's Gloria" from twelfth
mass, Mr.. Sewell BogaTt; vocal solo. Time
! and Tide" Miss J. Prichard; cornet solo,
selected, Mr.. A z. Black; barytone solo,
Calvary" Mr. Andrew BoIart; bass solo,
Fear ye not, o israel" Mr.. Robert Dun
can; vocal tric, Father, Lead Me by Thy
Hand" Miss NJ. :. Reynolds, Miss DOnO-
hue, Mr.. Andrew Bngart. Special attention
was paid to the beautiful solo Calvary"
sung by Mr.. Andrew BoRaTt. He has a
clear. rich barytone voice, which rings out
like bell and he sings with all the feeling
AMI expression of an experienced artist.
Short addresses were delivered by the Rev.
NJ. N. Gibson, the pastor, and others. after
which Tefres hnienis were served in the
parlors of the church. y delightful even
ing was spent.
Why Not?
All the floral wor Id was astir last year
over tie lovely flower festival held at Santa
Barbara, and many of our citizens have
been asking themselves aud one another,
Why can't we have flower carnival of our
own? and there could not possibly be a
more charming spot for such a feie than
our own Golden Gate Park, unless it was
taken IN as a business venture and held in
the Pavtl or. State street In Santa Barbara
is mere pretense as compared with our
Giguiiied and stately Van Ness avenue
another size that would prove available
for a battle OF flowers Mr.. James
SprUule is one of the most active promoters
uf the Santa Barbara combat, and it is his
intention next month to take to the esthetic
seaside town an array OF sweet peas that
viii astouish the people, and Will have on
hand a collection of tWeuty-One varieties.
We nave Just had the finest citrus display
ever known; We have semi-annual flower
shows of rare excellence, and why not an
outdoor floral pageant? The four hun
enteTprsing men as Mr.. SpToule VIII do the
rest.
a great many of our leading society
people are going to the coming festival TO
be held IN Santa Barbara, ana we append
The programme thaC has been arranged for
the interesting event. A subscription ball
viii httiugiy wind up the four DAYS car
uiyal, and guests from foreign lands and
those who hail from the north Of the Santa
tickets az $40 each, admitting gentleman
and lady.
Tuesday April 11-EXhibiti0n of flowers
10 the pavilion, afternoon and evening and
forenoon of Wednesday. Tne display of
flowers, and particularly Of roses, is always
wonderfully attractive.
"Wednesday, April l2-ExhibitiOn Of flow
ers at the pavilion. open until y O'clock
noon. Afternoon: Grand floral procession
Of decorated vehicles on State street, battle
o. flowers aud distribution o prizes.
Thursday, April l3-Iournamenr, or rid
ing at the rings, and other games. Even
ing: Theatrical entertainment by the
dramatic club.
Friday, April 14-Foot races. burlesuue
races, games. etc. Evening: Grand flower
festival bal IN The pavilion.