The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-06-04
PRIVATE RECEPTIONS.

Mr.. and Mrs. James Mearns celebrated the
twenty-1Ith anniversary of their w-&ding last
Tuesday evening al their residence, 1908
Powell street Quite a number Of their Intimate
friends were assembled early in the beauti-
fully decorated parlors 10 assist IN making The
affair a Joyous one. An elaborate repast was
served in the dining-hal George Davidson
pronounced the brnediciion and after the asst
addresses were given by AnguS Mcleod and
Mr.. Goldaracina, who spoke fecitouSly about
the host and hostess. An appropriate response
was made by the genial host. After this the
guests returned to the parlors, where they were
entertained with songs by James Aitkin, Frank
Hayes ana others. linen there was lnstru-
mental music aud dancing until tie small hours
of the morning. MIR. aud Mrs. MeaTns were
The recipients of many elegant presents. Mrs.
Means and her daughters will depart In a few
days for The Eastern States, where they viii
pass the summer.
The following guests were present: Mr.. aud
Mrs. George Davidson, j. i. Davidson,
William Mitchell, Miss Jane Davidson, Angus
Mcleod, Miss X. Mcleod, Mrs. Pope, William
Davidson, Miss L. 1orris, Mis-. 7. Stitfainy.
Miss II. Stlnainy, James AltkiD, Miss j. Ait
kin, Mir. and Mrs. johnson, the Misses John
son, q. Fullerton, Miss +. n. BrTgand, VI.
Shoenbetg, Mr.. and Mrs. Christensen. the
Misses Christens n, Mr.. and Mrs. }. Trevor,
w. Reid Frank Hayes, Mr.. aud Mrs. Hoch-
bTunn, Ii. HOchbrunn, the Misses HOchbrunn,
Mrs George Little, Mr.. and Mrs. John L.
Williams, william Eaton Miss Jessie McNab,
Miss Jessie Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Sword. h.
and William GrasshOn MI and Mrs. Turner.
MI ana MIS-. 1. lfeEdlIlS, MT. ana MIS-. DeDeTl,
W. 5. Helnrlchs, j. D. Richards. William Muir
ray Henry Denn, Mrs. knckbOcker Mrs.
Wilson, g. G. Alierty, M. aud Mrs. o. NJ. Gold
aracena, Jonn Christensen.
Heimberger Musicale.
An impromptu reception was given to VIII
liam Sherwood on Wednesday afternoon, May
%. by Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Heimberger. The
following programme was rendered by Mr.
Sherwood: Selections from the Carnival"
op. (Schumann); Nocturne, ID nat, op. p.
No. Chopin; 'Eihaiinda, EXhilaratiOu"
fSherwOOd): "Magic Fire Charm" (Wagner
Brassin); 'MephlstO Waltz" (LisZO; Filth
Barcaroile" IN a minor, RuDinstein) A mum
Der Of ladies Of the Laurel Hill Club were
present.
Mrs Jewett, Mrs. Farnham. Mrs. WenZel-
burger. Miss Hamlin, Miss Roberta Iindley,
Mrs. Thayer, Mrs. Laurence, Mrs Easton,
Mrs MOultOn, Mrs Tower. Mrs. and Miss
Stewart, Miss Marguerite Lake, the Misses
Gray, the Misses Smart, Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey.
Mr. Chase, Mr.. Green, Mr.. henderson, Mr..
Bennett
McFadjen Birthday Party.
Mrs. NJ. Phillips McKibben gave delightful
party at her residence. 1902 Broderick street,
on the evening OF May 20, in celebration OF The
eighteenth birthday anniversary of Miss Edith
McFadieD. The residence was handsomely
decorated aud the hours were pleasantly passed
with music and dancing.
Among those present were: George /. Br0m-
ley, Mrs. Charles B. OVeraeNer OF Niles, Colonel
W Ii. II. Benyaurd, Judge and Mrs, Robert
Ferral, MIR. and AIRS. Alfred NlIkle, Albert Z.
Aiken, Miss LUrIlne Russell, II. c. Best. Miss
Dorothy 4. Kinsel, Z. Francis Dooley, Miss
Gertrude Thompson, A. w. Best aud Howard
Barber.
The Boyce Concert.
Tie much-talked-of benefit 10 the popular
tenor, Arthur Boyce, took place on last Satur-
day evening in Alameda. Notwithstanding the
most unusual rain society crowded Under
mans Opera-hOuse TO the doors. Next to the
songs OF the beneficiary himself the violin solos
OF Nathan Landsberger aroused the greatest
enthusiasm ana they were indeed superbly
played. Miss Needham's pleasant voice was
heard to advantage. particularly in the song
with violin obigato. Miss Swayne never sang
more swretly. The G0unod male quartet, OF
which Mr. BOyce is a member, gave several
numbers to The great satisfaction of the audi
ence. The Comedy Club, composed of we'll
known society people, gave Howeirs Evening
Dress" with spirit and style without overacting
as amateurs so often do. Mr.. Boyce's neat
speech was well received. A word should be
given TO The Accomplishments. Miss Westgate