The morning call., 1893-01-02

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Parties.
An enjoyable birthday party was given a few
evenings ago 10 JOHN Block at his residence on
Greenwich street. The evening was delightfully."-
passed listening TO vocal aud Instrumental music
aud dancing. At midnight a delicious supper
was served Among those present were: Mi. ana
Mrs. William Block, Mrs. Frank Qnineieaih. Dir.
and Mrs. NiiIiam Connors. Mr. aud Mrs. Law
renee Ruff. Mr. and efrs. Edward Chamberlain
Mrs. Alfred Gilbert, Mrs. CHARLES Jaeing Mrs.
George Run, Mrs. Otto Meise!. Miss Amelia
Cayagnaro. Miss Katie Gilbert. Miss Alice Gil
bert, Miss Minnie Gai blni, Miss Camille HofZ,
Miss Lizzie HON. Miss Belle Chamberlain. Miss
Hattie Chamberlain, Messrs. John Block. Fred
Block, Henry Block. Hammond Bloc.
Charles Lin1eTman, Charles Stevenson, Chafies
Giesker. Michael Murray. James Sufferiu, Rob-
ert 1aif0Id, Julius Paschold. David Milirr.
Henry Molk. William Gilbert. Samuel Chamber
lain, John johnson, Thomas Syce, john Faro,
Thomas NirSen. Robert Horn, George Danselh
Miss Daisy May Greasy entertained a large
number of friends at her nome on Larkn street
Monday evening. December 90. Al eAeelieht
programme OF vocal and instrumental music was
rendered, Dnt he feature Of the evening was Inc
charades. exquisitey arranged by Miss Ida Bel,
rec ntiy from England. AL 10 O'CLOCK bOunl-
full tepasi was served. In the midst OF all the
enjoyment the good old-fashioDed clock pealed
forth the midnight hour. reminding those pres
cut that lime waits for no one. Adieus were
soon spoken, with many good wishes Tor the
claiming little hostess. Among the MANY guests
present were: Miss Ruth White. Miss Ida Bell.
Mfss Mabel Morreil; Messrs George catran,
Arthur Jones, Warren Greasy, Bert Lucas anu
Robeit Greasy.
Christmas Tree Parties.
the pleasant home OF Mr.. and Airs. NJ. Fow.
den, 1909 Turk street, was the scene OF one OF
the most en- joyahle social gatherings of the sea
son last Monday evening. In The large bay
window stood beautifully decorated Christmas
tree, and for all there were gifts galore. Miss
Jennie FowdeB. one OF the sweetest singers In
ia ri re Qnfa al I'D ln
her choicest songs, while Rotations and games
served 10 speed the fieeting hours. Among those
present were: Mr.. ard Mrs. M. Fowdsa, Misses
Jennie ana Lizzie F0wden, MISS Ihompsons
Miss Sherman. Miss Graham aud Miss North
rup; Mr.. Harry Thompson. MIR. A. Shields. Mr..
Thomas Fosdeb. Mr.. Frank fowden. MI Mus
grave, MIR. Brass aud Mr.. French.
The annual chidIen's Christmas tree festival
aud ball given by the Scandinavian Society at
Saratoga hall GU Saturday evening, December
"a, 1892, although well attended, did not come
up 10 the attendance OF previous festivals given
by this society, its only drawback being That III
this instance II was held ON Christmas eve, and
many more would have attended had II been on
any other night. The festivities c0mmenc at
L. NJ. and the children had things all their own
way from that time up to 8 p NJ. when Santa
Claus appeared and The presents. which were
strung along the balconies, were distributed ana
the tree removed from the center OF the floor.
When the floor was cleared the grand march was
III order, and from then until A. NJ. dancing
was continued, with short intermssion about
midnight for refreshments. MIR. Claus lsaksen
men were members of the several committees OF
management: Albert Hansen, All johnson, X.
7. nielsen; n. /. Sykes, X. A. Lupd n,.n
Motch, August ArfyidsoB, Il. G. Pamperin, q. A
Anderson, Abraham Andersen. John Andersen,
A. Z. Freese. Il. Armstrong, n. p. Holtum D.
Neserlund, o. HeHrckson, Jacob Petersen,
Anton Hansen, n. V. Lundhah Olaf Goserud
o. Hawhins, Fred G. olsen John Sandeen
CHARLES L. Smith, Martin Williams, August
Oliver, f. S. Gulxson. Alfred Olson, l. A. Arm
strong and G. Nielsen.
Amateurs at Work.
Last Wednesday evening the Irving Dramatic
Club met at the residence OF Mrs. Thomas
Keane 430 Page street. corner Of Buchanan,
and gave most successful evenings entertain
ment, under The personal supervision OF Mr.. Leo
Cooper, the wel-known actor The following
programme was greatly enjoyed By the COM
pany:
1.-The Happy Pair"-Mr. Fl oneyton, Mr.. Frank
b. Robinson; Mrs. Honeyton, Miss Grace
Bailey. Vocal solo. MIR. James f. smith. ION
the Staircase"-Mr. Cuttaway Coats, Mr.. James
A. keaDe; Miss Nadia Taylor. Miss Alice But
mage. sir Alfred !. McKinnon; Hector Mr..
Richard Tobn; Teddlngton Locke Ca barristeD,
Mr.. James +. Smith; Mrs. Scrmmage. Miss
Lita Robinson; Mrs. ID laDey. Miss Grace
Bailey; Jessie Wharton (colonePs wardl. Miss
Dollie Fritz; Mary, Miss Clara Bailey.
The young people acquitted themselves most
Misses Romie Wallace. Bertha WEIGH, Alice
Proctor, Marion Louderback, L. Carroll. Ida
MOialt, Fannie MekinnOn, Agnes Kelly, Ger
aldlne Bowen, Adelaide Patrick, Adelaide Mul-
Ter, julia Conkling, Edith Duffy, May MeGlynn,
May VTOole, Grace Bailey, Clara Bailey, Sarah
Fritz. Alice Butler Lila Robinson, Richard
Tooin, Alfred MeKinnon, John Proctor, Gerald
O'Brlen Joe O'brIen, :. Gonzalez, A. Gonzalez,
joseph Kelly Erest Cabrera, Henry Patrick
jose Ryan. Frank Butler, Charles Welsh, Arthur
Callashan. Lloyd Conkling Louis Mckiunon.
Robert Monterayal. James Duffy, Thaddeus
Pawiicki Forest Lindiey. Fred Hotslng, Cas-
sius Pawlieki aud James Keane.
Benefit Entertainment.
An entertainment was given last Tuesday
evening al 81. Brendan's Hall for the benefit OF
Our Lady OF Mercy's Academy aud proved a
success artisticaliy, socially and financially The
entertainment commenced with a laughable
comedy by kir. V. A. Hancock entitled "The
Employment Office" with Mr.. V. A. Hancock,
Mr.. j. ". Geogan, Miss Jennie Ryan, Mr.. j. f.
Hancock and Mr.. Charles Stanley In the cast.
The olio consisted of tile following ladies and
gentlemen: Piano duet Miss Wallace and Miss
Lennon; tenor solo, Mr.. I. w. Kelly; striug
quartet (mand0linsl, Miss Wallace and Miss Nc
COImack (guitarsl Miss CSappeIle and Miss
Christensen (banJos), Miss Spillman and Miss
Lennon (piaDo ACCOMPANIMENT, Miss l.. Wal
lace; recitation. MIR. james W. Geogan song
and dance. Mr. Victor A. Hancock: comic song,
MI. Joseph Hanson piano solo, Mr.. Patterson.
Tie evenings entertainment concluded with a
very amusing exhibition OF shadowgraphs.
The Sailors Christmas.
A very fine entertainment was given on Mon.
day night at the Sailors Home, corner of Harii-
son and Main streets, IN commemoration OF
Christmas. The superintendent. Captain Sta
pies and his amiabe wife very graciously re-
ceiyed and entertained both the guests and the
sailors, numbering over hundred. besides TAX
ing part In the performances of the evening.
The home was beautifully decorated with ever
greens and The Stars and Stripes. The chapel
where The representation took place was par
ticuarly striking. The new chaplain, Mr. Mon
tague Yates. showed both zeal and taste and un-
der his directions Willing and skiiul hands
worked wonders.
The programme was as follows: Song 1.-THE
Shps at Sea-" Miss Emily Taylor; recitation,
''1he Russian Boy" Mrs Charles Meyers; song.
"Ihe Sheriff's Sale" Shipmate Mclean: reclta-
ton, "our Folks" Mr.. Charles Nelson; piano
solo, Miss Fjetem; double recitation, Captain
Srapler and Mr.. Charles Black song, 40 the
West" Shipmate Larson; recitation, 1.-THE Eng.
shman," Mrs. Montague Yates: step dance
Sbpmate Brady emusic by Shirmats Williams) ;
recitation, "Vh glnia," Mrs. Charles Black; song
"Tbe Chinese Doclor." MIR. Black; Norwegian
song. SBipmate Laison; recitation. Mr.. Charles
Meyers; song and chorus by the sailors "Ern's
Isle" William Murphy.
The programme concluded by all joining TO-
geIher In the national hymn, America, tits OF
Thee"
The entertainment was carried out most sue
cessfully. and one OF the most amusing features
was the recitation by the superintendent and
Mr.. Charles Black of Boston. Mass. Whilst one
Feeed the other, invisible from the public, acted
oul, and the incongrulty OF speech and motion
created much merrimeut. The greatest mar
mony, good Will and happiness prevailed through
out The evening, everybody '1endipg haud' TO
the general enjoyment. Refreshments were
served 10 all present, and the sailors EXPRESSED
their gratitude for everything thai had been done
10 make their Christmas homelike and happy,
and no doubt VIII remember IN the future the
good time they had at the San francisco Sailors
Home this year OF our Lord 1892.
eastern Star" Surprise.
One OF the mos enjoyable and successful socIa
events which has ever occurred in Eastern Star
circles took place at The residence OF Captain w.
A. Phillips (Uaiied States Inspector OF steam
boilers) on San Carlos avenue In this city on
Friday evening, December 3D. 1t being present
alton surprise party TO Mrs. w. A. Phillips on her
voluntary retirement as treasurer OF California
Clanfer No AFTER faifhfnl ana a aneenf a hle