The morning call., 1894-11-26

The social season has hardly progressed mid
way In its pleasureabe flight, but even now
societv's deVOtees have succeeded In crowding
into IL more material and extracting from il
more pleasure up to date than is usually forth
coming in TWO ordinary eras. The past week
has been 4 most peculiar one In many respects.
Each day of The seven has ushered in its partie-
-ular en- ertainment. none OF which has been
neglected and every moment Of The interim
has been devoted TO extensive preparation for
the grand GROWING event OF the seaSOn-the
horse show San Francisco is determined that
no blot shall appear upon her social escutcheon,
and the morse show in consequence is claiming
the lions share of the ladies and gentlemen
having ii In charge. Gotham's Madison
Square event of similar nature VIII certainly
have nothing TO boast OF when on Wednesday
next the Mechanics Pavilion will be thrown
open under tn auspices OF the youth, beauty
and wealth OF Californian society.
Almost every section Of he State will be rep
resented. and. from indications, more brilliant
and thoroughly representative gathering Of
society leaders could not possibly assemble
under one roof. Hence 1t will be readily I'M
dsrstood why the past week has been so unuS-
ually active. There were the usual number of
private receptions luncheons and teas, and, in
addition, one or more weddings of note. but
although enjoying the present, society for the
most part was living In blissful anticipation OF
the future The usual pang OF regret at the
close OF a delightful entertainment Of some sort
was sooIhed by the thought of what was yet 10
come. and the busy talk of preparing elaborate
toilets and arranging box parties in great
measure battled with and vauquished dull care.
The elegant cafe which has been placed in
charge Of Ludwig will doubtless prove an at
uactive spot for the patrons of the show.
Already several parties have been arranged ana
many enjoyable gatherings VIII assemble
around the festive board al The close Of each
day.
The event Of Monday last was the delightful
reception given by MIR. and Mrs. David Bi1ier
attheir residence, corner OF Pierce and Union
streets. The affair was intended 10 introduce
10 society Miss Mabel Hyde, the charming
niece of the hostess. 10 its character the gath
erlng might be regarded as dancing recep-
ton, and ceveFly indeed was 1t planned and
managed. The beautiful grounds surrounding
the mansion were illuminated with Chinese
lanterns. The drawiuC-roOms and library were
tastetully bedecked with choice chrySanthe-
NUNS and roses. and the dining salon was also
made The object of many artistic efforts at dec
grafton. The hostess was assisted in recelv-
Ing by her nleces. The Misses Mabel and Helen
Hyde, the latter having but recently returned
from visit abroad. Dancing commenced about
8 o'clock, after which an excellent supper was
served.
Among those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
David Bixler, MIR. and Mrs. Barclay Henley,
DR.. and Mrs. Henry Gibbons, Jr., Mr.. and Mrs.
Edwin Danforth Mr.. ana Mrs Charles Fox
ay, Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Bird Weller, Mr..
and Mrs. Paxton Wright, MIR. and Mrs. Hugh
Hume Mr.. and Mrs. William Harvey Jardne,
Mr. and Mrs. George Appleton Mcguire Mr.
aud Mrs. Frederick Pickering. MIR. and Mrs.
Charles S. Wheeler, DR.. and Mrs. William J.
Younger, Nit. and Mrs. II. Francis, Mr.. ana
Mrs. Mansfield Lowell, Mrs. Carmichael Carr,
Miss Helen Hyde, Miss Mabel Hyde, Miss
Irene Tay, Miss Hattie Tay, Miss Jennie
Hobbs, Miss Anna Hobbs, Miss Morrison,
Miss Mamie Burng, Miss Sale Huie Miss
Edith Nelson, Miss Marie VOORHEES,, Miss
Belle Hutchinson, Miss Ethel Cohen, Miss
10 .nFaWT - nntrn II1Iav.
WoOlwOrth, Miss Rodgers, Miss GruDer. Miss
Daisy Polk. Miss MOOseT, Miss Clarlce Shell
don. Miss Clementina Kip Miss Marsh of OAK
land, Miss Hathaway, Miss MOllie Wethered,
ROthwell Hyde, Lieutenant W. R. Smedberg
Jr, Unlled States Army; Lieutenant Harry
Benson, United States Army; William Ingra-
ham Kip, Cutler Paige, Daniel Polls, George S.
MeaTnS, l.. ). Nassault, William MoOser
Woodwork Wethered Mr.. Bennett, Mr.. Top
ping, DR.. William Marin, United States Navy;
MI Moses George James, Stafford Parker,
Walter Ferguson. w. B. Cooke Hallock
Wright, Edgar a. Miner. Jesse Cooley. VIII
liam HUE, EDWARD HUE, David d. Bagley R.
NJ. DuperU, Lieutenant +. A. Wilcox, United
States Army; Lieutenant /. F. Kilbourne,
United States Army, md Mr. Rodgers.
Mrs. w. j. Duton rendered a delightful
lunch parry Monday at her home, 1901 Pine
street, 10 Mrs Henry l.. HOwlson, wife OF Cap
tain Howison, UnIted States navy. The
spacious dinlDg-TOom was adorned with clus-
tiers OF roses and chTysanthemums and sew.
e:al beautiful dining lamps, artistcally shaded
were placed at Intervals about the table. At
Il
basket. and colonial knot of Nle-green silk
bearing the name OF the guest in golden let
tiers on one OF the flowing ends. The menu was
quite elaborate ana The sweet strains of
string orchestra furnished a musical accom-
paniment during The enjoyable TWO hours spent
IN discussing the viauds.
Those present were: Mrs W. J. Dutton
Mrs. Henry i. HOwisOn. Mrs. William NJ. Bun
keT. Mrs. johnson V. ID. Middleton Mrs Will
liam r, Smed6erg. Mrs. Percival c. Pope. Mrs.
Z. z. Shaw. Mrs. Joseph Trllley, Mrs. Butler,
Mrs. HaDnum, Mrs. Frederick Pickering Mrs
J: C. Stubs, Mrs. A. g. Booth, Mrs. Nc
Michael Mrs. George +. Winslow, Mrs Corbin
j. Decker. Mrs. Du Val. Mrs. George A. Crux,
Mrs. Cole and MIS-. G. W. Spencer.
Mr.. and MIS-. A. Sbarboro gave 'bon
voyage" dinner TO Congressman James G.
Mcguire aud L. L. Loud on Monday evening at
their residence, corner of Washington aud
Walnut streets A number of friends were in
viteu for the occasion and assembled in the
salon al P. NJ. Miss Aida l. Sbarboro per
formed a few selections on The piano, after
which The guests proceeded 10 the spacious
dining-room, which was beautifully decorated
With flowers. The dinner was served in the
Italian style and much enjoyed by all. sew raj
toasts were proposed and responded to IN
most happy manner by many of the guests
After dinner interesting co&ersations were
1nterspersed with music and recitauons. On
their departure the Congressman received a
hearty "bOn voyage" from all on their trip 10
Washington, for which place they leave in
few days.
Among those present were: Hon. James G.
Mcguire. Hon. Eugene I. Loud, Cheyalier A.
Poma, Thomas j. Welsh. Mr.. and Mrs. c. A
Malm, James Denmau, Mr.. and Mrs. A Sbar.
boro, Mr.. Pho Morbio Miss Aivia Cousins, Mir.
and Mrs. r. Whelan. ChevAlier q. Calegaris
Mr. and Mrs. James II. Barry, 2. Barbieri, F.
CaVagnaro MIR. and Mrs. Thomas j. Gynn,
DR.. G. Ollino, Miss Aida l. SbarbOro, William
Wagner, Miss Lena Malm, r. Doyle, Alfred
SDarborO.
On Monday last one of the most charming
chrysanlnenIum parties OF the season was
given TO Miss Dora Collins in honor OF her four
Ieenth birthday by Mrs joseph Harry at the
residence of MIR and Mrs. Everett Harding,
523 Golden Gale avenue. The beautiful resi-
dence was one mass Of chrysanthemnmS. In
The hallway was an immense bunch OF chrys-
antbemums OF every description, aud In tie
arawing-rOom the decorations were white
marguerites and molly berries: In the large
library the open fireplace was filled with yell
low chrysanIhemums. and all the lower floors
we're covered with canvas. Miss Collins was
assisted in receiving by her aunts. bliss Maud
Woodsey and Miss Alice AllyDe. The evening
was most happily aud pleasantly spent IN
mnsic, dancing, songs and recitations, little
Masters OtIO Won Rhein and Edward +.
Harding JT. especially distinguishing them-
selves by their childish songs. AT IL O'Clock
the gay jewellers sat down 10 bounteous
repast.
Among those present were: Mrs. Joseph