The morning call., 1894-03-05

week was one gwen by Mr. ana Mrs George A.
Pope al their beautiful residence on Pacific
avenue last Monday evening 1t was compli-
mentary TO Miss Myra NOyes OF Washington
d. C.. and ten friends were invited to meet her.
The table decoration was exceedingly attr ac-
tive, ing composed entirely of Cattleya
MOssisa orchids, lovely and rare exotic, shaded
from piDk to lavender, and quite large in size
The decoration attracted admlring comments
from all at the table. The menu was very
elaborate one, and several hours were passed
IN its enjoyment.
Y Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. George
A. Pope, Miss Myra Moves. Miss Emelie Hager,
Miss Anna Head Miss Clara TayIor Miss .Jep-
HE Blair, Edward b, Sheldon, George a. New
hail. Lieutenant s. l.. Faison, q. S. A, Oscar
Sewall aud A. b. Williamson.
A very pleasant affair of Monday was a lunch
party given by Miss Belle Gerstle al the resi-
dence OF her par hts, Mr.. and Mrs Lewis
Gerstie, on Van Ness avenue. Her guests were
members OF the Informal Club ana few other
young ladies', who gathered around the festal
board TO celebrate The anniversary OF The birth
of The young hostess. EschscholtZeas were used
most effectively in embelishng the table, which
was picture OF beau with its wealth OF golden
color. The luncheon was delicious one and
every feature of II was enjoyed. An hour passed
~ Tie draWlng-rooms later closed the delightful
affair
Mrs. Beverly MacMonagIe was the hostess,
last Tuesday, al lunch party that she gave in
honor OF her sister, Mrs. ClermOnt l.. Best of
New York, who has been passing a couple of
months here and will return 10 her Eastern
home this week. Gala lilies, mignon tie and
lilies Of the valley were used IN decorating The
table with tiSIic eff CT. A delicious menu
was provided and the afternoon was pleasantly
passed.
Those present we're: Mrs. Beverly MacMona-
gle, Mrs. ClermODt l. st, Mrs. Frederick S.
Moody. Mrs. s. Holt, Mrs. j. Il. X INITIAL.
> Mrs. Monroe Salisbury, Mrs. A. NJ EastOn,
Mrs. William 5. TeVis, Mrs. Barnard, Mrs
George A. Pope, Miss kaufman and Miss
LoeWen OF Victoria, B. c.
A theater party at the Baldwin was given
last Tuesday evening under the chaperonage OF
Mrs. William T. Bowers Undrr Der care were
Miss Florence Lockwood. Miss Mary Strive of
Portland, Or, Misses Eleanor ana Mae DimOnd,
Miss Pratt, Nj. Redheld of New York, Frank
L. Owen and Paul h Jarboe. After The per-
residence of Mrs. Moses HOpkinS.
Mrs. Louis b. PaTott entertained 4 number
OF ladlrs at luncheon last Tuesday at her nome
on FRANKLIN street. Her hospitality was ooubtl-
ful ana ne affair was extremely pIeasura6le
TIE residence of Mr.. and Mrs. James p. Nc
CartnY, 1925 Third avenue, in Oakland, was
the scene last Wednesday evening OF a very
pretty wedding. The contracting parties were
their daughter, Miss Ella Mccarthy, ard Arthur
W Forester, son OF E. a. FORESTER
the Los Angeles CAPT alist. Only few
re atves aud intimate friends iwere ln-
Vited and they were present IN the handsomely
decorated Tors al $50 O'Clock, when Rev.
Dr.. Archibald performed the impressive mar
Rage service. Miss May Grove acted as II
OF honor and Wore a dainty Empire Cow. Of
pink silk. She carried basket or flowers.
Miss Lulu Mccarthy, sis r of the bride, was
the bridesmaid, and appeared in gown of blue
silk cut V-shai ed and made dancing length.
\ She carried bouquet OF carnations. Frank For
\ Iester, COUSIN Of the groom, acted as best
man. i he dress Of the bride is described as
follows:
The bride was attired in an elegant robe OF
blanc-ivotre Duchesse satin made with a long
court train. The cOrsage was cut round and
the sleeves extended TO the elbows, where they
met the gloves of white uBdTessed Kid. She
wore 10 veil, bui in her couture was diamond
brooch aud spray OF o ange blossoms
The happy couple stood beneath a bower
formed OF lilies OF the valley and Roman hya-
cinths. made in the shape OF a seashell and
surmOuuted by tue lovers Knot OF hyaclntnS
ana jasmine. The background was OF maiden
hair ferns, dotted with orange blossoms and
botderyd with Niphetos roses. After the cere-
mOuy and congratulations an elaborate sup
per was enjoyed and the evening was most
Pleasantly passed. The wedding presents were
numerous aud elegant. After passing mouth
a Del Mon ana other resorts Mi. and Mrs.
Forr steT will 90 to Los Angeles 10 occupy
their home there amid grove OF orange
trees and palms.
An elaborate lunch party was given by Mrs
Leon SlOss last Wednesday at her residence on
Van Ness avenue Covers were laid for thirty
ladies at table that was decorated with the
pIettesI blossoms OF tile season, and the menu
was perfect 10 every particular. AT er lunch
con several other ladies called and enjoyed con-
veISatIOn, light refreshments aud number OF
IecitaIions hat Mis- Waldo Richards delivered
Mrs. j. r. K. Nuttall gave sumpluOus
dinner on Wednesday evening al her residence
on Jackson street There were ten present at
tile able, which was beautifully decorated, and
a
Miss Mary Strive OF Portland, Or, who has
been wishing the family of Colonel Lee Outing
the past week. was the guest Of honor on
Thursday evening al an elaborate dinner party
given by Miss Lee. On Friday Mrs William +.
Bowers gave violet luncheon in honor of Miss
Strive at her residence. The others present
were Miss Minnie HOugh on. Miss Lee, Miss
Jennie Blair, Miss Lille Lawlor, Niss Mamie
Buriing and Miss Myra NOyes of Washington,
ID. e lunch parIy was given On In p, ,1
Barreda, ana on Friday evening Mrs. NJ. Heller
gave an elegant dinner party at her residence
The dinner party given by Mr.. and Mrs. j. H.
Jewett at their residence on Bush street In
honor Of ayOr Scott OF Salt Lake City was
delightful affair. La ance roses and maiden
hair ferns were used in decorating the table,
where couple OF houIs were pleasantly passed.
Afterward the parIor was sought and converse
tion varied by some recitations given admlrd-
bIy by Mr.. Frances EdgerIOu and Mrs. Rounse-
Those present we're: Mr.. and Mrs. J. H.
Jewett, Mr.. and Mrs. Housewife Wlldman,
Mrs. Morton Cheesman, Mrs. Monroe sails
bury, Mrs. Frances Edgerton, Mrs. Beach;
I Mayor Scott, w. L. Brown, Dr. Chlsmore' ana
William Harrington.
very pleasant dinner party was given re-
Gently by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Page al tbelr
residence on Pacific avenue. Their guests
were: Nj. and Mrs. George a. Pope, MISS May
Holman, Miss Kate Clement. Edward II. Shell
don, Allan 81. j. Bowie and Donald y. Camp
bell.
Mrs. George W. Grayson gave a pink lunch
party recently at her residence IN Oakland, with
the assistance Of Mrs William G.. Ralsfon.
Among their quests were: Mrs. Charles Allen,
Mrs. Edward Prather, Mrs. Levi, Mrs Laugh
ton, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs w. G. Van FLEET.
Mrs. James Allen, Mrs. Alfred Cohen, MRS.
William Heushaw. Mrs. Victor Metelf, Mrs.
Frederick StralloD: Mrs. Harry Adams. Mrs.
Haigbt, Mrs. w. II. Morrow. MIS- HiBckiey.
Mrs. Arthur Page, Mrs. Mos ~: Mrs. Thomas
Magee, Mrs q. ". McNear, Mrs. McMaban,
Mrs Stewart BALDWIN, Mrs. i. Il. BOwles, Mrs.
Charles Eyarts, Mrs. Robert Knight. Mrs. w.
a Magee, Mrs Coon, Miss MiDhie wilcox, Miss
Dayton, Mss Stella Hayes aud Miss DuDpby.
Mrs. Pedar SaIher gave lunch party re-
Gently at her home in Oakland ID honor OF Miss
Harriet Hosmer, the scnlptress. The Others
present were: Mrs. Rem Chabot. Mrs: +. M.
smith Mrs. ]. c. Tucker, Mrs. q. .. q. Miller,
Mrs. John 6arber, Mrs. M. ). thompson, MRS.
Barker. Mrs. George w. MeNear Jr., Mrs. q.
S. Abbott. Mrs. A. J. Ralslon. Mrs. J; n.
D hnowl S, Mrs. George Wheaton, YRS. >. a.
= folger, Mrs lie Grande Tlbbetts, Mrs. X W.
Gorrell, Mrs John Yule. Mrs. DeaDe. Mrs.
Robert Knight, MRS. Josiah Stanford. Mrs. II.
= Gregory. Mrs. James Mof1itt, Miss Stanford,
Miss Butnham and Miss CbabOt.