The morning call., 1893-02-27

II. Finne sang ''We'll Row Thee Ger the
Clyde" and w. c. Cook recited Longfel-
lows psalm of Life" Mr.. James McNab
proposed hearty vote of thanks to these
who had so kindly given their services, and
the proceedings terminated with the sing
ing of Aud Lang Syne' and three cheers
for MIR. McLaren.
A Valentine Party.
Walter G. O'Brien gave a very enjoyable
valentine party in Saratoga Hall last Mon
day evening. The SPACIOUS hall was filled
with gay dancers and the decorations were
partieul arly novel and attractive, consisting
OF valentine lanterns. valentines and bunt-
ing artistically arranged all over the hall.
The grand march moved to the excellent
music of Hynes and Fleschman's orchestra
and was led by Mr.. William n. DIngle and
Mrs. James G. Haughey. Tie valentine
march took place at 80 and was led by
Mr.. West and Miss Edith Cox and during
its progress valentines were distributed.
The ladies' were very attractively dressed
and the floor presented quite brilliant ap-
pearance.
First in Peace, Etc.
The anniversary of General Washington
one hundred and sixfy-first birthday was
celebrated in Simpson Memorial Methodist
Episcopal Church last Wednesday. The
ladies of the church, under the leadership of
Mrs. Robert McElroy. the president Of the
Ladies' Aid Society. had prepared an elab-
crate supper. The tables were spread in
the spacious lecture-rOOm and parOrs and
laden with the best that the market
afforded. The rooms were tastefully deco
rated Tor the occasion with flags, bunting.
smIax and flowers, giving them handsome
appearance.
at 8 O'Clock the guests arrived in such
numbers that the tables we're soon crowded,
O'plOFk
society. assisted by band OF young ladies
dressed In continental costumes, were kept
busy attending 10 the wants of the hungry.
AT O'Clock the entertainment began c..
b. Perkins presided and presented General
and Lady Washington TO the audience.
The general (W. A. S. Nicholson Esq made
felctious speech, tracing the history Of
this country from the landing of Columbus
down 10 the opening of the Worlds Fair.
with rich vein Of humor running through
the entire Grafton that caused proIoneed
applause. Lady Washin gton Miss Addie
Mahan) sang delightful solo. eiciting the
warmest applause and an encore. Mrs.
j.. ;. Anderson sang THE Sword of Bunker
Hill" with fine effect. and Miss Wheeler
recited with dramatic ability Jack the
Fisherman" MIR. George St. J. Drummer
delighted The audience with his rich tenor
in 1.-The Star-Spangled Banner" aud the
Simpson quartet also took part in the enter
tainment. The tableauy were very fine and
greatly enjoyed by the audience.
Miss Mabel Lawrence entertained num-
Der of her friends on Wednesday evening
at the residence of her parents, 531 Green
witch street. The young lady Is an excel.
lent entertainer and made things very agre-
able 10 her guests. Mr.. Harry Click opened
the entertainment by giving a recitation
entitled "Webster's Reply to Hayne," which
was followed by musical and literary
programme of an attractive nature Re-
m
and dancing was kept up until nearly mid
night Among those present were: Mrs.
5. A. Lawrance, Miss Mabel Lawrence,
Miss Mamie Haughey. Miss Emma Cos
grove, Miss Lizzie Harrison, Miss Louise
Wedel, Miss Kitty Donovan, Miss Kittie
Derby. Miss Hattie Derby. Mrs. William
Cellarus. Mrs. Harry Click, Mrs. ID. NJ.
Ross; Messrs. T. ii. Kilgo, Charles Law
rance. c. Nagle. George Armbuster, Charles
Armbuster, J. Delhanty.
Mrs. Frank Whitney pleasantly enter
tanned about sixty little friends of her
daughter, Miss Grace Whitney, at be resi-
dence on the corner of Laguna and Sacra-
mentO streets, on a recent Saturday even
ing. The time was passed in playing games,
dancing, etc, until the grand march was
formed 10 the dining-room, where light re-
freshments were served.
A very pleasant domino surprise party
was rendered bessie Goriinckel on Tuesday
evening by her parents MIR. and Mrs. Will
lam Gorfinckel at their residence 6i5 Oc-
tavia street, 1t being the occasion Of her
fourteenth birthday.
A very pleasant surprise party was re-
Gently given TO Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence at
their residence, 3247 Briggs avenue. Ala
media. The whole house was thrown open
10 the guests. ali Of whom were most warmly
received by the host and hostess. The
dining-room was easily cleared of furniture
and converted into ballroom, and dancing
was kept up until after midnight The
music was furnished by George Bramhall.
who generously responded TO all encores
AT midnight grand supper was served, TO
which all present did ample justice. Many
OF the raiders contributed to the evenings
enjoyment by singing, dancing and instra-
mental music.
Among those present we're: Mr.. and Mrs.
William Clarence, Mr.. and Mrs. Thompson.
Miss Emma Norton, the Misses Maggie and
Mamie Deyine. Miss Katie Carter, Miss
Sadie Kane. Miss Rose Mcguire. Miss Ma
ME Burns, Miss kIttie Feaney. the Misses
Nellie and Mary Benter. Miss Alice Moore.
the Misses l.. and S. Price, Miss Annie
Careny, Miss Annie Kelly. Mrs. i. Brock,
Miss Mary Trayers. Miss Rose Clarence,
and Messrs. HAIRY Benter. William a.
James A. Black. 3. Compton. j. F. Cravens,
Frank McCloskey. +. Sieberg. E. p.
Duckel. John Cribbins, Charles n. Culver
II. II. Hill, w. H. Smith. Henry Holdings,
Charles Bayley. III. Dorety. Il. Parkson,
Mr.. Turner, Mr.. McDermott, Mr. Souyl.
Dan O'Brien, 4. S. Hall. b. Maboney, Mr..
Cravery. w. Brock. II. Pennock, ID. BibaD,
Mr.. Long and w. Wilson.
Miss Maggie Ayden was civ zen n very
agreeDle surprise party few evenings ago
at her new home at Golden Gate, and a very
jolly time was spent by all VINO Joined in
the festivities. Dancing was the principal
feature Of the evenings amusement, and
was lnterspersed with songs. recitatons
and games. At midnight the whole party
sat down TO delicious supper, after which
dancing was resumed and the company did
not disperse until the approach Of dawn.
Much credit is due Miss T. Mcclellan, as
sisted by other young lady friends, for the
way everything was conducted to make the
surprise a genuine success. Among those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. T. Ayden,
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Rice. Mr.. and Mrs. L.
Wake. Mr.. and Mrs. Reidy, Mr.. and Mrs.
King, Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence; the Misses
1. Mcclellan. NJ. .Ayden. X. Moran, r.
Gregory, NJ and NJ. Mcdonald, NJ. Rior-
dan, NJ. Mcclellan, A. Cain, l.. Mcclellan,
J. and n: Grant. j.. Demng. 5. Cook, 4.
Lowell, V. Colby. X. Heath; Messrs. f.
Horswill. B. E. Shaw. g. Hogan. G. Hor-
and w. Irelan. M. Lawrence, 4. Ayien.
A. Mcclellan, j. Gobeil. Mcdonald. j. Haw-
thorne, T. Wilbur, w. Wright, j. Mcclellan.
Mrs. Edna Price was given Mother
Hubbard and necktie party at her home on
Friday. The parl0rs were beautifully deco
rated for the occasion and the afternoon
was enjoyably passed playing games, dane
ing and singing. An elaborate dinner was
served and all were loud in their praise of
the charming hostess who had taken so
much pains to make things pleasant and
agreeable TO every one. After the dinner
dancing was resumed and kept up until
midnight. when the guests dispersed TO
their homes. Among those who took part
in the festivities of the DAY were: Mr.. aud
Mrs. Price, Mrs. d. Meyers, Mrs. Wheeler.
Mrs. Lau, Mrs Parks. Miss Annie Meyers.
Miss Emma Denina. Miss Marie Lau, Miss
Maud Wheeler, Miss Georgia Parks. Miss
Tessie Price, Miss Carrie Locks, Miss Irene
Noonan, Miss Matte Knoblock. Frank Me-
Carly, Abstain Shannon, John McWhirter,
Tom Price. Will Shannon, Harry Price.
Frederick Beldon. Bert Lau, Eda Stapet-
larh Mr. Lock and Charles 'i'ever