The morning call., 1893-11-20

ladies' and gentlemen were present. and the
display OF modish gowns and glislening Jewels
was noteworthy.
The entire first floor of The hotel was used
lor ne reception and ball. and 1t had been dec
orhteo IN manner that called forth encomiums
oi praise from every one. Tropical pants,
neaatliul roses, chIysanthemums and other
mowers and hundreds Of yards OF smilaX were
USED most effectively In adding 10 the natural
attfactiveness OF the interior. The VIDE hall
way was used for promenading, the commodi-
Gus dining-roo for dancing, aud the breakfast
room ana private dinlng-rOoms Tor me service
OF supper. The ball commenced about O'Clock
and continued until ] O'Clock IN the morning.
During the evening sunntuous supper was
served. There was plenltude OF pretty girls
ana handsome matrOns and no lack OF gentle
men, so wallfiowers were an unknown quantity
that evening.
High Tea at Mrs. Cooney's.
The high tea given last Wednesday evening
at Mrs. Judge Cooney's residence on Fell
street under the auspices of the ladies' OF No.
20, was d grand success and an enjoyable af.
fair. The following programme was well re-
eeived: Comet solo. NJ. Grennan; elocution,
w. 7. Ross; vocal solo, II. b. Pasmore; fancy
Dance little Ida CrOnln; piano solo, Miss For
ence Burke; vocal solo, Miss Coney: violin
solo, Miss Nina ST. Hubert; song, w, j. Hynes;
fancy dane, The Misses Jennie and May Gro
min and Miss Grennan; vocal solo, Miss n.
Gallagher selections by The mandolin club. the
Misses Z. and A. Baker. Miss Mogan and Miss
GTennan.
manner. Mrs. Deane, grand president or The
society In California. delivered an appropriate
address, at the conclusion of which a snort hop
brought The pleasures OF The evening 10 close.
Mrs. NJ. d. Nolan. Miss Bailey, Miss X. Massey
and Miss Moran OF No. 20 were largely inStru-
mental In making the event success.
Reception on the Costa RIGA.
A very pleasant party was given Oh the
steamer Costa RIca Tuesday night in honor OF
Captain Mclnlyre's fifth year in command OF
the ship. In connection with The reception and
bah presentation surprise was planned by the
officers. Ii proved an enjoyable and amusing
Incident as the captain endeavored 10 respond
10 a speech made by First Oftic +. Yates,
when a massive silver punch jug and cups were
presented him. The salon was decorated by
ladies' with festoon of bunting ana dFaped
flags all of bright cGlOrs. Scattered tastetuiiy
among The drapng were clusters OF roses ana
cUrysanthemums that filled the air with CRATE
full fragrance. Some OF The best rooms were
also pIettiiy decorated ana used as reception
rooms. When the guests had assembled AT
o'clock dancing began in the cabin. About
midnight supper WAS served la buffet, as the
tables were removed TO make room for dancing.
! here were novelties, of course, for ladies who
are accustomed 10 shore etiquette and ways,
and among them was a delicate pertaining OF
the ship.
Anderson Birthday Party.
On Saturday a delightful birthday party was
given by Mrs. Alfred Anderson at her home,
$50 Grove street, TO her daughter, Miss Hazel.
The parlors and the dining-roonl had been taste
fully decorated with flowers and greens for the
occasion. The young folks were entertained
the greater part of the afternoon with music
recitations and games OF all kinds. Including
The donkey game and hsbpond, after which a
grand march was played aud The youngsters
were formed in line and marched TO The dining
room, where hey found all that young hearts
could wish for. Ii was most enjoyable affair
and all went home wishing many more such
birthdays In the near future.
Dncc Cururice Dartu
welcome home surprise party was given TO
Mrs q. a. Ross by many OF her friends at her
residence, 1926 Dolores street, last. Saui
day evening, on her return from an Eastern
journey. After congratulations and happy
welcome leclatiopS, singing and dancing were
enjoyed. SUPPER was parIaken If al midnight,
al er which games and dancing were resumed
ana The guests departed at a late hour.
Hawkins Surprise Party.
number OF friends of Mr.. and Airs. Me-
Daniels gave Miss May Hawkins a surprise
party at their residence. 724 California street,
Saturday evening the 18th inst, Il being the
seventeenth anniversary of her birthday A
serenade was rendered by Professor Mckelup's
orchestra. Dancing 10 excellent music was in-
terspersed with songs and recitations. The
IaTlors were handsomely decorated for The oc-
caslon. AT II O'clock the gursls were served
with fine supper. after Which dancing was
kept up til tile small hours In the morning
Wales Surprise Party.
A very pleasant birthday surprise party was
given 10 Miss Lucy Wales recently at her resi-
dence, 201412 Stockton street, by about fifty OF
her friends. The evening was spent in music,
song and mirth. Among the enjoyable features
of the evening was the rendition of select and
descriptive airs by an orchestra of banjos,
banieaurines, guitars and maDdOlins. under the
efficient leadership of Professor William Fee
ney. The rendering of The Minstrel de-
seripiive overture. was exceptionally fine and
was applauded TO The echo. Grant Morris
gave an imitation OF trinity Church chimes on
lie smallest banjo on this coast and received
an ovation. There were guitar and banjo solos
by Andrew Sutherland and Professor Feeney
aud a mandOlia solo by j. Gonzales. Miss
Mamie sutherland sang with her usual sweet
ness OF voice. Al midnight the assemblage sat
down to al enjoyable supper. Miss Wales re-
ceIved numerous tokens OF friendship in the
shape OF presents.