The morning call., 1894-01-22

II everv week OF the winter season had been
.s hrirbt socially as the past TWO weeks have
baep there would have been no complaints on
the part Of society people regarding the appar-
emf backWaIdutss of our entertainers in max
inc their homes scenes OF pleasure and gayety.
While matinee teas are not held in the highest
favor by lie younger set, they are enjoyed by
those whose dancing days are long since passed,
and they afford a certain degree Of pleasure to
the hOsteSses. who are enabled 10 meet, If but
for a brief period. almost all of their friends in
their homes II is method of social entertain
ment that should be adhered TO strictly to the
letter When tea IS to be given let it be tea
pure and simple with the usual accessories of
music, conversation and light refreshments A
dance in the evening. following matinee tea ,
is cut Of place and should not be encouraged
II a hostess desires to give a bail at her resi-
dence 1t should be an evening affair solely and
not an afte math.
The Robinson-Perrin wedding. which was
fully described in our issue of last Thursday
was the most brilliant affair of the week. San
Francisco society has lost one of its most
charming ornaments in the fair young bride
who has lift Us 10 brighten an Eastern home.
The hop at The Preside was a most enjoyable
affair, and the five teas OF last Saturday had
many pleasant features.
glance into The future brings 10 view a
number of entertainments Of various kinds TO
gladden. the hearts of those who will be so for
t1nate as 10 be participants.
Tomorrow evening Nine. B. Ziska and her
talented and charming daughter, Miss Alice
Zi>ka, Will give 4 musicale at their residence,
1906 Van Ness avenue, aud on Wednesday
af eInoOn Mrs. Joseph A. Donohoe will throw
open her HARRISON street residence 10 receive
her friends. This VIII be the first OF two re-
CeptlouS hat she Will give. The date OF the sec
Ond one being w eGnesday afternoon, January
81. Mrs. Robert Douglas Fry Will give
IN atinee tea on next Thursday afternoon al her
home, 1912 jackson street, for which several
same evening the members of the Ladies' Club
OF 93 viii give their mai party prior 10 the
Ienten season at the residence of Miss Viz
giuia Stump on McAlliSier street. The parties
OF this club have been remarR ably successful.
be Oakland COIilon Club viii come to the
Masonic Hall. Miss Maud Howard has issued
invitations for large dinner party for that
evening, and at its conclusion her guests Will
attend the cOtillOn.
Tie following week will also be gay one.
Prominent among Tie proposed festivities will
be matinee tea on Tuesday, January 80.
which Mrs. Adam Grant VIII give at her resi-
dence on Bush street. The following evening
Mrs. Nolney Spalding will give bah at he
Hotel Bella Vista, which VIII undoubte dly be Il
most delightful affair. The members OF the
Assembly Will give their third reception of this
Thursday evening, February l. An affair that
Will att act many society people Will be tile an
nual concert of the turday Morning OrcheS-
ira which Will be held at The Grand OPERA
house on Monday evening, February >. Tor the
benefit of the Cildreu'S Hospital and the
close 10 the commencement OF Lent, when
sackclOtn and ashes VIII be in vogue.