The morning call., 1893-02-20


Society people have now an opportunity
of resting after one Of the gayest winters
San Francisco has had for a long time.
Our first families will, however. find plenty Of
quiet amusement through the Lenten season
in attending private luncheons dinners. teas,
receptions etc. The tea to be given by the
Olympic Club in its beautiful new quarters
will be sure TO entice all its well-wisbeTs
within its walls, and will be one OF the most
fashionable gatherings during the quiet
season. The tea viii be given in honor of
the patronesses Of the forthcoming club
fair and revival, which will be in full swing
through the third week Of April in the Ne
chanics' Pavilion.
The Delmas dance last Tuesday evening
was attended bY the cream Of San Fran
eiscO's four hundred and wound up the gay
season in good style. Everything passed
of pleasantly, the Hungarian Band fur
nished the music, and Ernest Ludwig
served most delicious supper. Among
those present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Louis L.
Haggin, General William NJ. Graham. Mr..
and Mrs. ". S. Barnes, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter G. McGayin, M and Mrs. Hugh
Tevis, Miss Hager Miss Bee Hooper Lieu
tenants, Wiley, Flayer, StrOtheT, Burnett
and Lockwood, Mrs. CASTOR Ashe. Mr. and
Mrs. ". Ashe, Miss Blanding. Miss Jessie
Coleman, the Misses Eleanor and Mae
Dimond, Miss Hattie Graham, Miss Mary
Graham, Mr.. j. o. II. Cosgrove, Mr.. Z. NJ.
GTeenway, the Misses Nette and Josephine
Delmas. Miss Fannie Loughborough. Miss
Jennie Sherwood. Mr.. j. 5. Tobin, etc.
Receptions, Etc.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas NJ Cuff enter
tained large party Of friends last Tuesday
evening at their handsome residence on
Vallejo street in celebration of TIE fifth
anniversary of their wedding day. The
parlors were deliberately decorated with
cordons of smilax, twisted here and there,
and everywhere very artistically, and in all
the hooks and corners vases Of sweet
scented flowers were placed with pretty eff
feet. Mrs. Cluf received her guests. as
sisted by Mrs. N. Turner and Miss Laura
Graham. Mrs. Cluff wore a very hand
some empire gown of Nile green silk with
& gaTniiuTe of pink roses, and looked very
happy and beautiful. Mrs. Turner was at
tired in a pretty black lace gown that suited
her fair complexion admirably. Miss Ora
hams dress was Of light blue silk, trimmed
with chiffon, made in empire style. and was
very becoming. Dancing was enjoyed until
nearly midnight when an elaborate supper
was served, aud it was well near o'clock
In the morning before the last guest de-
parted from under the hospitable roof.
Mrs. OTIS gave a matinee reception the
other day which was one Of the most enjoy
able society events OF the season. Mrs.
Constance Famet lie Roy Remote was the
guest oil the day and charmed tbe company
by reading a few selections from her volume
Of poems and Miss Lawlor sang couple Of
French ballads. Among the contrary
present were: Mrs William Ashbnrner
Mrs. JerOme-LiucOln. Mrs. Horace Davis,
Mrs. Barker, Mrs. Thomas Breeze, Mrs.
Peter Decker, Misses Greer, Mrs. j. Law
lor, Mrs Wood, Mrs. George Davidson,
Mrs. L. J. Bowen. Miss Mary b. West, Miss
Mcdowell. Miss Elliott. Miss Gray and Miss
jackson.
Mrs. Henry l. Dodge entertained party
OF friends ct luncheon on Tuesday last at
her lovely home on Franklin street. The
table was beautifully decorated with daffo-
dis and VIoleis, and yellow shaded lamps
and candles diffused a soft lig over and
around the festive board during the TepaSt.
Noah Brandt's orchestra was ia attendance
and played delightful selections during the
luncheon. Eighteen ladies enjoyed the hos
p1tshty Of the charming hostess.
Miss Agnes Simpson, daughter OF the
Danish Consul, entertained a party OF young
ladies at luncheon on Saturday at her home
on the corner OF Webster and California
streets. The affair was q complete success,
from the dainty Tibbon-tied invitations sent
out the week previous to the delicious menu
served 10 excellent style. The table decora-
tons were 10 lilac and white yiolets, with
streameTs Of lilac ribbon crossing each other.
Candles Of the same color shed soft and
subdued light over the table, as the day
light was excluded. The ladies' present were
dressed ID pretty light dresses which added
to the beauty OF the picture. Several hours
were spent at the table, after which an ad-
jOurnment was made 10 the handsome par
Tors where the time was agTeeably whlled
away listening 10 music and bright CONVEX
satiOn. Those present to enjoy the hospi-
tally OF Miss Simpson were: Miss Kate
Sails bury, Miss EiOise Davis Miss Fanny
Baldwin, Miss Katherine Powers, Miss i.
Sussmann, Miss c. Lund, Miss D. David
son, Miss Euginia Ware, Miss Mamie
Stubs. Miss Maud Simpson and Miss Az
nes Simpson.
Last Wednesday evening Captain aud
Mrs. s. ?. Biumenberg gave very enjoy
able dinner party at their residence, 1911
Steiner street. The menu presented was
exceedingly choice, and the charms or con-
VeTssilOn and appropriate music served TO
add 10 It's appreciation. After dinner the
company adjourned TO the dTawing-rO0m,
where Mr.. Hugo Mansfield kindly gave
some instrumental selections, which were
greatly appreciated. Mrs. 5. Parker and
Mrs. AllaTdyce also contributed to the
pleasures aud enj0yments OF the evening by
singing some Of their faVOrite songs. The
ladies all appeared in beautiful evening
costumes. Among the company present
were Colonel and Mrs. j. Roster, Lieuten-
ant and Mrs. KehrleiH. Mr. and Mrs
Mansfeldt, Miss c. WegeneT. Mrs. Parker,
Miss Barkley, Miss l.. Mcleod, MI. and
Mrs. Allardyce, DR.. COulson, Mr.. A. Manu.
Mr.. Clark Parker and DR.. T. Refers.
The Wadsworth German.
Mrs. Henry Wadsworth gave a delightful
german at her residence, on Alice street,
Oakland. on Monday evening Mr.. Frank
Owen Of San Francisco lead. and the figures
were new and varied.
The decorations Of the house were Ia
smilax and violets At a late hour supper
was served to the guests, and among those
who were present were: Miss Janet Haight.
Miss Violet Whitney, Miss Alice Owen of
San Francisco, Miss Durham. Miss l..
Epson Of Saeram ento, Miss Florence Dun
ham, Miss Walt, Miss Janet Walt Mrs.
Swan, Mr.. and Mrs. Z. o. & Miller, Mr..
and Mrs. Henshaw. Mr.. and Mrs q. w.
McNeaT Jr., Mr.. aud Mrs. Fred SlTattOn,
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor b etcalf Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Allender, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. DERRICK,
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hinckley the Misses
Thompk ms, Miss Nellie Hillyer of San
Francisco, Miss Alice Crimes, Miss Bayley,
Miss Harriet Hall. Miss K. Jarboe of San
Francisco, Miss Breeze Of San Francisco.
AtoS l1Uulet DlOuWtls Ani5e
Dimond, Dir. Harry Haigbt, Mr.. Ned Bray
son, Mr. Arthur Goodall, Mr. James f. j.
Archibald, Mr.. Sam knight. Mr.. VIII
Wheaton, Miss Katie Clement Miss Bessie
Wheaton, Miss Gertrude BaYley, Miss Mel
lie Chabot, Miss Molie Hutchinson, Miss
Marie Hutchinson, Miss Griffin, Miss
Grace Mosser, Mr.. Bert Brayton,
Mr. Frank owen, Mr.. Will Rasbe, Mr..
James Mckee, Mr.. George Wheaton,
Mr. Arthur Pope. Mr.. Harry Houghton,
Mr.. Edison Adams, Mr.. VIII Breeze, Mr..
Charles Hubbard. Mr. Bert Tomkns, MIR.
4. Vincent, Mr.. Joe Clement, Mr.. win
Meek, Mr.. Macdonald, Mr.. Wallace Alex
ander, MI. Arthur Bayley, Mr.. j. A. Wads-
worth, Mr.. Paul Jarboe. Mr.. j. A. Folger,
Mr. Everett Grimes, Mr.. James Splers, Mr..
Southard Hoffman, Mr. Lester Herrick