The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-11-27
PRIVATE RECEPTIONS.

Mrs. Clark w. Crocker certainly deserves
great deal OF credit for Introducing new forms
OF entertainment and so far has succ eded ad-
miraby. Her evening with authors" of few
weeks ago was followed last Tuesday evening
by bal masque, the first one we have had here
for several years at a private residence. The
affair was admirably arranged and was carried
out IN the most perfect manner.
The parlors, MUSHROOM drawing-rooms ana
library were all canvased for dancing and each
room had received the artistic care of the
decorator for the brightest-hurd and most
fragrant bloom OF the season was seen every
where one looked. At 10 O'clock there were
over 100 guests present, all masked and in
costume.
The costumes were OF all kinds. beautiful.
original and comical. ranging from the elabor-
ate gown OF the princess to be simple domino.
Miss Julia Croker, the debutsnte daughter of
the hostess, in whose honor he ball was given,
looked very pretty as a California eschscholt-
zia, and her sister, Miss Fannie Croker wore
a novel costume representing an incandescenI
electric lamp glowing with light. Miss McNutt
took the palm for beauty in handsome gown
garlanded with roses, while Colonel G. F.
Croker defed recognition in a most elegant
costume representing Meuizouk. The most
amusing charac tiers were four salvation Army
soldiers, who introduced themselves by singing
Characteristic hymn. However, space is too
limited TO dwell further on the costumes. Dane
ing was the feature OF the affair. and it was
with an iniermissioD at midnight, when an
elaborate supper was admirably served
The Gwin Card Party.
A progressive euchre party was given last
Tuesday evening by Miss Carrie Gwln at her
residence on Sacra mento street. in honor of
Miss Grace Jones of New York, who is here on
visit TO her uncle, Winfield S. Jones. The
game was most interesting and the prizes made
charming souvenirs of the affair. A delicious
supper. was served and several dances were
also enjoyed.
Those present were: Miss Carrie Gwin, Miss
Jones, Miss Mary Belle Gwip. Miss Deming
Miss Beth SperTy. Miss Martin, Miss Anna
Head, Miss Laura McKinstry, Miss Helen Per-
rim, Miss McNutI. Winfield S. Jones. Duncan
F. w. Coon, Mr.. Reeve. Samuel Boardman,
Lieutenant Z. 4. RUBIN. U. S. N, Rhodes Bor-
den and E. L. Messersmth.
The Lewis Musicale.
Mrs. FleissnerLewis gave a delightful mu-
sicale at her residence, 1919 Mnturn street,
Alameda. on Thursday evening" assisted by her
pupils and Mrs. George Perry, pianist OF un.
usual excellence. This was only the second re-
cital given by Mrs. Lewis at which her pupils
have participated. but marked Improvement
was noticeable, particularly in the earlier ones.
Miss Lehnhardrs rendition Of Proch's
"Flower OF the Alps" did her credit. Her high
notes are especially sweet and OF quality much
admired IN a soprano: MT. Graham possesses
purity OF tone. He gave evidence OF conscIen.
IIous study, and sang LET Me Like Soldier
FALL" by Wallace, without effort and in a style
and with phrasing that left little to be de-
sired.
Mr.. Smith is also tenor who sings as II be
felt sure OF every lone. He is attaining that
fullness and rOundness of tone that is so restfui
and satisfying TO the listener. His numbers
were Bohm's "My Happiness" and Eternal
Rest" by i'iccolni.
The other vocal numbers were admirably rem
dered by Mrs. Reynolds, Miss Osaski and MIR.
Hale.
The numbers contributed by Mrs. Lewis
Liszps "LoreIey" and the charming German
song by Schumann, "Meine Wiege, Meme
Leder," were sung most arfislicaIly. Mrs
Perry's plano solos, 'RomanZe" by Mansfe,dt
and Second MaZurka," by Goddard. were
played with clearness and precision that made
them truly enjoyable.
The souvenirs distributed among the guests
were dainty and unique, there being no two
alike, some containing a few bars OF music
from eminent composers and others bearing the
likeness OF one OF the great masters executed
by Mrs. Lewis In pen and ink, with the names
OF the participants written on the reverse side.
The Denton Musicale.
The home of Mrs. Denton. 934 Union street,
was on Tuesday evening invaded by a musical
surprise party bent on having a good time,
judging by the way they were freighted with
all manner Of good things. The occasion was