The morning call., 1894-05-21

The week just passed was a dun one in So
cley circles. Naturally there were a few
affairs OF one kind and another 10 brighten the
week, but nothing OF artling importance
7 his same condition Of affairs is liable TO con-
tinue until the June weddings take place, and
then we Will have a little gayety. AT the
present time our society buds bellies and
matrons are buslly engaged in the preparation
ana supervision OF summer gowns, and hats
and the hundred and one minor things that are
necessary TO make a summer toilet attractive.
Riding habits, tennis dresses and bathing suits
are beng prepared, and we may expect bril-
liant wealth of color AT the resorts this year.
San Rafael is coming bravery 10 the front this
year and is rapidly filling up with guests. Sau-
salito and pretty Bevedele maintain their
usual popularity, and Castle Crag is getting its
share of visitors Del Monte at present seems
TO be the Mecca of scores Of Eastern tourists,
but later In the season our society people will
seek il as they always do each recurring sum-
mer. II the hotels present sufficient attrac-
lions in the way OF music, dancing and out-Of-
door amusements they Will undoubtedly 90
we'll this season.
The latest news In the matrimonial world is
that the wedding of Miss LOttie Clarke, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Charlotte 4. Clarke, and Augustus
b. MouideT, son OF Hon. and Mrs. A j. MOuldeT,
viii take place al noon on Tuesday, June 3, at
81 MaTy's Cathedral Archbishop RtOTdan Will
perform the ceremony. Several hundred IN
la ge circle OF friends in society circles. The
grOomelect is connected with The Giant Powder
Company, and IS one OF the most popular young
men IN town. Miss Clarke IS beautiful and
accomplished girl, who Is greatly esteemed by
all who know her. The wedding Will be fol-
lowed by a breakfast at the residence OF Mrs.
Clarke on California street. The young couple
Will pass the summer al the Hotel Rafael.
On the same day, June 8, and at the same
hour the wedding Of Mrs. Emma Hanchett
rutherford and George Croker Will take place
IN New York City. We fully described the de-
tails OF the affair few weeks ago.
Another June wedding TO look forward TO
Will be that OF Miss Marie Williams. daughter
of DR.. and Mrs. r. E. Williams of this city, aud
). +. jackson, assistant manager OF the London
and San Francisco Bank at Tacoma, Wash II
VIII taNe place on Saturday, June Z, at the
residence of the parents OF the young lady, aud
Will be celebrated very quietly.
For the present week we viii have Mrs. B.
Zlska's musicale tomorrow night at her home,
1OO6 an Ness aYcnur, and on Thursday even
ing the rector and students of Trinity School
VIII give party at $500 Washington street.
another affair OF thursday evening VIII be the
graduating exercises OF the class OF '94 Of Miss
Lakes school, which will be held at Golden
Gate Hall. The fair members OF the class are
Miss Annie CadwaaGer, Miss Mabel Estee,
Miss Maud EppingeT, Miss Birdie Hirschmann,
Miss Florence JOSSelyD, Miss Ella Morgan and
Miss ElenOre lngeTsOll.
All Of the clubs seem 10 be unutterably quiet
except the Harmonic Club The members of
which are now actively engaged In preparing
Tor jinks that they VIII give al the clubroOms
on Thursday evening, May 81.
Notable among the affairs OF last week was
the matinee tea given last Tuesday by Mrs.
Horace Davis al her residence, 1900 Broad
way. Her guests comprised members of the
Century Club Of which she is pr sident; Soro-
BIS, the Laurel Hall Club, the Guidon Club, the
W omen's Press Club and the advisory council
of the Nomen's Congress. Altogether there
were about 300 ladies present between the
hours OF and o'clock. and IL was essentially
q gathering of intellectual women. The bright
esJ-hued flowers OF the asOn embellisned
nOONs and corners in every room and hll-d the
nfw WrrT n hot Fraor haN
sisted in receiving by Mrs. George Gaden, Mrs.
F. q. SanbOrD, Mrs. James Pierce, Mrs. HOra-
ito Stebbins and Miss Sarah D. Hamlln. Light
refreshments were served as desired, and the
hours were delightfully."- passed.
Secretary Of War hilary A. Herbert and the
members Of bis party were The guests last
Tuesday evening Of Major and Mrs. j. l.. Rath-
bone at an elaborate dinner party thai they
gave at their residence. After dinner The party
adjourned 10 the Baldwin Theater and enjoyed
the performance from pIOscenium boxes.
Mrs J. v d. Middleton was the hostess at a
charming lunch party that she gave at her resi-
denCe at the Preside last Tuesday. Covers
were LAID for twelve ladies', and the floral deco
raJlons were beautiful
The officers and ladies' at the Preside gave
an Informal dance IN the hOproom last Tuesday
evening, The attendance was quite large, and
the evening was delightfully."- passed.
The First Unitarian Church was the scene
last Thursday evening OF pretty wedding.
The contracting parties were Miss Anita Day
Symmes, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Frank J.
Symmes, who was united IN marriage to Arson
Stiles Blake, sOu Of Mr. and Mrs. L. &. Blake
Of Berkeley. The chancel was very pIettily
decorated with flowers In honor Of the occasion
and the church was filed with friends of the
contracting parties. AT 8 80 O'Clock he organ
ist played the wedding march aud the bridal
party appeared and marched down the aisle TO
the chancel. The ushers were Edward Blake,
Arthur Allen, Harold Symmes and Samuel
woods. Miss Mabel Symmes was the maid OF
honor and the best man was Burbank Som-rs.
The dresses OF The bride and maid OF honor are
described as follows:
The bridnJG TQhp NJ ba
material that b q been worn by her mother and
grandmother when they were married. II was
Of white silk and brocade, made with a long
court train. Ile Gorsage was made high and
the sleeves bouhant and long. In her couture
was a spray OF orange blossoms that held in
place the flowing veil of white Uullp. She car
Iied lilies Of the valley in her ungloved hands.
The maid OF honor wore a most becoming
gown Of white and carried a hand bouquet of
sweet peas.
TIE ceremony was most fmpressiveIv ner-
formed by Rev. HOratio Stebbins after which
the bridal party and few intimate friends
were driven 10 the residence OF the brides
parents, $50 Harrison street, where an iufor-
NAL reception was held. The happy couple
were assisted 10 receiving by the bird $
mother. VINO wore an elegant toilet Of pink bro
cade, en- tralnt trimmed with point lace. Music
and conversation were enjoyed during the
evening. and an elaborate supper was served
under IudWio's direction. The wedding pras-
eDts were exceedingly elegant. On Friday MIR.
and MIS- Blake left 10 make tour OF Southern
California, and when they return Will reside In
Berkeley.
Mr. and Mrs. henry T. Scott gave a very
pleasant dinner party last Friday evening al
their residence, corner OF Laguna and Wash
tngtOn Streets in honor of Mr.. and Mrs Charles
B. Alexander. Beautiful JaCquemuOt roses
adorned the table and delicious menu was
served. The others present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph B. Crockett, Dir. and Mrs. Hall
Mrs Lily Ii. Colt and Harry Babcock. A din
ner party was given the same evening by Mr..
and Mrs. Il. E. Huntington at their residence
Oh jackson street, and they Hospitality enter
Eained several OF their friends.
The AlumDB AssOci ton OF Irving Institute
gave luncheon party at tile Occidental HoIei
last Saturday About Sky members were
present, ana they had delightful time. Vocal
selections by Mrs. Mckee and Miss A lice
Davis, piano selections from Mrs. Edward
Hamburger, Mrs. Padgham and Miss Mat
tie Mccormick were tntersperSed between the
courses.
Toasts were responded TO by: Mrs. w. C.
Graves, '81; Mrs. Frank Bostwick, '82; Miss
Marian Morrison, 'S4; Mrs. j. NJ. Peel, 'S5;
Miss Maud TurTell. 'S6; Miss Grace GOODYEAR
Stone, 'S9; Miss Florence Gibson. 80; Miss
Matte Mccormick, '9l; Miss Eienor Hail. 1872;
Miss Gertrude JObsOn, '93; Miss Kate Jewett
1914; Rev. e. b. Church.
Those present were: Rev. K. B. Church,
principals Mrs. i. 3. Church, Nine. Ms Her
iera. Miss Ella NJ. Pinkham, Mrs Ed Hem
burger Mrs. Sarah L. Dole, Mrs. w. G. Graves,
DTs: Frank Bostwck. Mrs John Dempster
Mckee Mrs. w. S. Davis Miss Marian MorTi-
SON Mrs Arthur Rhodes, Mss Janet Stew art,
Mrs j. NJ. Peel Miss Teen Go0dall, Miss Sara
" Scruggs Miss Maud Turrell, Mrs A. PaGg-
ham, Miss Grace GOODYEAR, Miss Bertha John
son, Miss Ella KetoD, Mrs. Ellis Parrish Mrs.
L. r. Tutte, Miss Josephine Stone, Mrs. Harry
L Ligbtner. Miss Florence Gibson, Miss Hattie
Tfg-I Coo 10 Da