The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-24

II society continues feeling In its present
good form, if The Sprghtly debutante keeps up
her interest in the gayeties about her and
Europe and the South do not claim many Of the
leaders the remainder OF the winter season will
doubtless be an exceptionally brilliant one.
The future is laden with bright prospects and
novelty in the form of entertainments offered
will form an important feature in almost every
gathering of note, whether il be of public
private nature. The brilliant Christmas cOtillon
OF the Friday NighteTs was laden with Indica-
lions and hints of what may be expected be.
tween these days of holiday cheer and the
morn Of Ash wednesday. In this instance
society WIS agreeably surprised in everything
from the decorations aud opening figure ct the
german To the midnight past and final med
ley. Not, OF course, that society has not been
royalty entertained at Friday Night parties In
the years past; but for some reason or other
the first colillon of the series of three for the
present season was simply refreshing in
noYaGion.
As a rule society in the past objected TO be-
ing thrown into violent state of agitation, &C.
casioned by sudden surprises and the introduce
ton of features never before dreamed of. Even
IN these days of progress when the newest
thug Is so striven after, IL is no doubt very
comfortable TO attend some entertainment
where one is reasonably sure of what is TO hap
pen and can be secure from unexpected shocks.
But as year after year new faces appear upon
matrons so also new ideas find their way into
the iime-hOnored social routine and pleasures
are heightened by the Introduction of modern
innovation.
The past week has been an auspiciOus one so
far as the nature of the entertainments at
forded were concerned. but in number and var
iety they fell decidedly short Aside from the
ball given by Mrs. Hager for he purpose of in
PRODUCING her daughter, Miss Alice, into So
ciety and the cOtlllon At Odd Fellows Fall,
there were very few gatherings If private ma
Iure TO while away the dreary hour. Monday
and Tuesday were almost entirely devoted 10
preparation for the big vent OF WedneSd Y,
while Thursday was In great measure given
up To the changing and transformation OF toll
cts for the long looked for attraction of Fri.
day. And so the week ended,
The debuanIes of the season were in full
possession of everything, and entered into the
festivities with vim and spirit which promise
well for the future. The cOJllOn possessed
charm which none could resist, and II Is safe TO
predict that when the second OF The series Is
ushere din. the fair ones Will have created new
figures and improved on old ones TO such an eX-
tent that he german VIII he replete with novel
ties. aud possess extra charms for the partici-
pants. Alter ALL it Will be readily seen that il
is not the occasion so much as the men and
women that go 10 make season gay or the re-
verse. With the material now at hand, local
society should certainly succeed in driving
away dull care.
The coming week will be given up entirely to
Christmas parties, afternoon receptions and
dinners. There is too much of general rejoicing
on all sides and, 10 fact, too much pleasure in
the air TO waste lime in arranging special
events. The local 400, however, Will see to it
that nothing is lett undone TO spend merry
Christmas and happy New Year.
The events of the week may be briefly sum-
married.. On Monday evening MIR. and Mrs.
Harvey gave an enjoyable theater party at the
Baldwin in honor of MIR. and Mrs. Frank Hicks
OF Los Angeles. The guests were mostly young
llsIE n he No for
ance dainty supper was served at the Harvey
residence.
On Tuesday evening Miss Fannie Croker
also gave party at the Baldwin Ia honor Of
Miss Florence Reed of Auburn, who has been
the guest OF Miss Croker during the past wees.
On Wednesday evening the Hager ball oecu-
pir q the lion share OF attention. The occasion
was the debut OF her second daughter, Miss
Alice Hager. Owing 10 the large number of
guests invited, the hostess decided 10 give the
affair IN ATmoTy Hall on Ellis sire I, and a
very wise move II proved to be- The main hall
on tie second floor was most beautifully deco
rated with ferns. lestoons Of smilax aud innum-
cradle baskets OF The choicest Of cut flowers.
The stage was arranged with tropical plants
While from tile center of the proscenium arch
long cOrdons OF smilax WEI gracefully draped.
The parlori staircases and lower hail, lie
latter being utilized for the supper-room were
all respondent in burning ana cut flowers.
Mrs. Hager was assisted in receiving her
guests by her daughter-in Mrs. Frank S.
HICKS OF Los Angeles, her eldest daughter,
Miss Emelie Hager, and the debutante, Miss
Alice Hager. Dancing began at $3.50 o'clock
and continued until The early morning hours,
with the exception OF an ntermlssiou for sup
per, which was served at midnight. Society
was fully represented In the list of guests.
On Thursday evening Miss Minnie Hough-
ton gave delightful dinner party TO a number
OF hrr friends at the residence OF her parents,
General and Mrs. j. f. HoughtOn, 900 Wash
Ington street. The table was very preGtily deco
rated and covers were laid for twelve. While
The menu was beng discussed a string orches-
ira furnished excellent music from adjoln-
ing apartment.
Those present we're: Mr.. and Mrs Joseph s.
Miss Mamie Holbrook, MISS Kate Clement,
Mr.. Edward H. Sheldon, Mr.. Frank L. Owen.
Mr.. harry DmoDd. MI. ii. b. HoughIon.
The musicale given by Mrs Hatch on Thurs
gay evening was Iuli OF interest 10 all present.
The programme was admirably made up and
Its rendering simply superb. Mrs. E. Hatch
read very interesting paper upon the study
OF Music" which was much enjoyed Her
second musicale an Innovation long 10 he
remembered by her friends.
An enjoyable "Tribiy' reading was given on
Friday at The residence OF Mrs Pixley The
ballroom was crowded with a fashionable
audience, and the entertainment was keeny
enjoyed Selections were read from On
MaurieT's book by Miss Ethel Brandon, and
musical numbers were furnished by Miss
Daisy Topping and H. j. Stewart.
An enjoyable priyae entertainment was
given by A. L. Saunders on Saturday evening
December %, at his residence in this civ TIE
evening was pleasantly spent IN conversation
interspeTGed with musical selections and a
sumptuous supper was served just before mid.
night.
The next party OF the Monday Evening
Dancing Class will take place at Lunps Han on
New Years eve.
Mrs. David Bixler and her nieces. the Misses
Hyde will receive on Friday at their residence
corner of Union and Pierce streets.
The Terpsichoreans, dancing club composed
of pupils OF Miss VESTS school, viii give a
party on January 3. at which the cotlllon,
under Mr. GreenWay's direction, Will be
feature.
Miss Alpha May Sheridan and DR.. George w.
Sevenman were married on Thursday, Deem
Der 6, By Rev. Dir. Hirst, at the residence OF
the BRIDES mother, pol Pine street. Dr.. and
Mrs. Seyenman VIII receive on Mondays at
2016 Pine street.
Charles 81. Gielow and Miss Alice M. Harris
were united ia marriage by Rev. John Hemp
hill on Wednesday. December 10.
The Cotillon Club is now fully organized,
with the following officers: q. j. Ryland. presi-
dent; DIR. Ii. 4. SOllan. FIRST vice president; Dr.
j. r. Twist, second vice. president; b. Frank
Prest. secretary; DR.. q. q. Backman. treas
urer; directors-W. II. Chamblss. DIR. j. a.