The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-17

were the only social events OF THURSDAY, but
that which was lacking on that day was In
measure made up on the succeeding day.
Miss Cora Smedberg gave tea Friday after
noon at the residence of her parents, 1911
Larkin street, IN honor OF Miss Ella Morgan.
The guests were composed mostly of young
people and debutdutes were plentiful as
flowers in spring. ldusic, conversation and
delicious light refreshments served TO while
away The afternoon hours.
The reception given by the Delta Sigma
Delta Fraternity at Maple Hall, Palace Hotel,
Friday evening, reflected credit uDon he young
collegiaus COMPRISING the organization. Dane
ing commenced at $50 o'clock and a morr
charming set of young ladies never assembled
10 a ballroom. DR.. William +. Sharp acted as
floor manager, with W. Z. Singleton q. E. Ben
nett and l.. Greenbaum as assistants. The
committees OF arrangement and reception were
mace up OF E. P. Halstead, ". A. Atwood, J.
A. Brown, L. w. Fischer II. Ii. Stephenson, r.
i. Hale. II. Nj. Harlan. j. X. Hardy and Mont
Thomas.
On Friday evening Mrs. Harry Sherwood gave
complimentary dinner party, at which Mrs
Sawyer OF Santa Barbara was the honored
guest. Covers were AID for twelve and an
elaborate menu was offered.
Mrs. David Bixler and the Misses HYDE re-
ceived party calls Friday evening ar the Blk.
Ter residence on Union and Steiner streets.
Miss Rosa Hooper We a delightful party on
Friday evening at the Occidental, in honor of
her friend, Miss LeonIIne Brakeman. daughter
OF Judge Brakeman. There were ffIv couples
press MT, consisting of young people. The spa
cIous parlors were tast, fully decorated with
ported plants ana smilax. The diuDg-ruOm
was also bedecked with flowers and bunting
and small tables were placed In profusion about
the room. The ev ming was pleasantly spent
IN conversation, interspersed with music.
On Saturday afternoon Mrs. William P. Nor
gan gave a tea and Iece ton at her residence,
145l Franklin street, the occasion being the
debut Of her charming daughter. Miss Ella
Morgan, into society. The young lady re-
turned from New York enite recently, and Is
Que of the handsomesI buds OF the season. A
supper was served at the conclusion of the
afternoons festivities and then dancing was
INDUCED in for a few hours.
Mrs. Morgan was assisted in receiving by
Mrs. IA. NJ. A. Miller. Mrs. Ii. A. Williams
Mrs. Adam Grant, Mrs. Thomas Breeze. Mrs.
Louis F. Mont agile, Miss Eleanor " GOD. Miss
Ella Hobart, Miss Bernice Ba es, Miss Mamie
HOlbrook, Miss Carrie Taylor, Miss Julia
ling. iss Lille Lawlor. Miss Louisa Breeze
Miss Mamie Thomas. MISS Emily Carolan, Miss
Cora Smed beg and Miss Emma Butler;
Mrs. j. q. Hooper gave an ''at home at her
residence. POI Laguna street. on Satul day.
the occasion being 10 Introduce the third
daughter of the host IS. Miss nnie Hoo,er.
into society. Good music was furnished and
refreshments served during he afternoon.
The ladies' assisting in receiving We're: The
Misses Hooper. Miss Gertrude. Burnett, Miss
Grace sabin, Miss Helen SiuDbs.' Miss Lsura
hamilton. Miss Sophie Palmer, Miss Florence
Davis. Miss Norwood, Miss Media Houghton,
Miss Bertha Houghton aud Miss Edith O'Con-
nor.
The Misses French of 2313 California street
gave charity paper fair on Saturday after
noon from 2 until 6 o'clock. 1t was an en-
joyaDe affair and quite neat sum was Melted
Tor the cause OF charity.
Among the principal events of the coming
week will be The dance given By Mrs. Hager at
Annoy Hall on Wednesday evening, at which
her daughter, Miss Alice Hager. will b for
mally introduced to society. Mrs. Hager Will
be assisted in receiving By Mrs. Frank S. Hicks
of Los Angeles, Miss Emelie Hager and Miss
Alice Hager.
The stately minuet OF olden times is soon to
be revived in this city, and lovers Of the art of
dancing Will doubtless hail the announce menr
with pleasure. This graceful dance was orIgi-
mated during the reign OF Louis XVI by the
dancing reacher OF the royal family, ID being ar
ranged so as 70 show the physical outline of
each individual, the Louis being noted for
their grace and form. AT the zenith OF Miss
Nelson's career she obtained the original, and
coming 10 California the ballet-master OF The
old California Theater in turn Obtained IL
from her. Mrs. Ada Clark with some Difficult
induced the balleI-master To part with The
precious details. and she was the first to intro
duce 1t among the dancing community OF Cali
fOrnia. The minuet in the French booth of the
Authors Carnival will long be remembered by
those who had tn pleasure of seeing 1t.
A dancing club has been formed by a number
OF young ladies formerly pupils OF ISIS Vests
school. The club has been called the TerDsi-
choreans and they will give their initial dance
uu inc evening VI uduudls' InbIo
VIII be a cotillon under the leadership OF Dir.
Greenway.
The third party OF the Monday Evening
Dancing Glass Will take place next MONDAY
evening at Lunt's Hall. 1t is expected that it
Will be the most successful gathering OF the
season.
Mr. and Mrs. William Croker are arraDg.
Ing for pleasure party TO visit Avalon. on
Santa Catalina during the fist week In Janu.
AIRY. Thy Will 90 to San Pedro by rail, and
there embark Ed w. Hopkins yacht Ell
Primero. The day will be spent in cruising
around The island.