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

During this season of holiday and rejoicing
the position OF the bluShng -butanIe in San
Francisco society is an envlable one, 10 say the
least. The most aluring magnet OF The hard
ware-shOp, surrounded by scissors. needles,
nails and knives is an attraction of no import
auce whatever, when compared with the at
tTactiyeness of the seasons bud" at colion,
matinee tea or coming ou" reception. For
her The past week has been one Of triumph, in
aSmuch as almost every entertainment of any
importance taking place during the past six
days has been given in her honor and for the
especial purpose of introducing her to those
with whom she will enjoy the social swim. until
thu deltca wreath of Orang blossoms is placed
upon her stately h ad. "Coming-out'' recep-
tons, the efore, have absorbed The alt ntion Of
society to the practical exclusion of almost
every other form Of social amusement since the
initial party of The Friday Night club, and this
manner of Introducing young women to society,
appears 10 have won the approx a of those who
are experts on social functions and good form.
That there should be swell ball in honor OF
the debutanteS, Is the general verdict OF society.
but that the private reception should precede
it, Is also made an important prOyisO. By this
mode the young woman has an opportunity TO
gather about her number of her intma es TO
assist IN receiving. and al the conclusion OF con-
VersauOn, Tea slipping aud musical enter ain
ment. the gentlemen may appear for the dance
and supper. The dlscomf0rts attending
crowded ballroom ana late hours, are In this
way avoided
In Gotham he big society event OF the season
takes place tom ght when The Patrarchs give
their ball al DemOnico's, and al which IL is es-
timated that ttty-fOur young women Will make
their formal bow 10 society. Following In the
footsteps OF the gay GOthamttes the Friday
Night Club of III is city will on Friday evening
next give its long iOoked-fOr Christmas
collon, aud Will the local dc buIanteS may fail
short as 10 numbers, II Is safe 10 predict mat
ODD Fellows II II Will shelter more beauty on
Friday evening han The knick eTbOcKer circle
ever dreamed Of. The initial gei man is always
al attraction for society, and more especially
so when several new and pretty figures are
promised by MIR. Greenway.
Half the interest liz a cotillOu, you know,
often lies In new figures. and The local st Is
never lacking IN ideas The event viii be espe-
cially attractive also Tor the number of its fresh
young faces, fresh toilets and gorgeous dec
UratIUns. The Friday Night Club Is The ground
upon which nearly All The social sets meet. and
VI il Is, as large function, the most xelusive
OF It's kind. From present indications It is evil
deut That The al Guidance viii be large. and al
ready Inc inVlIatiOn-list is far IN XcesS of all
previous years. Invitations will not be issued
10 strangers after Wednesday, aud from that
time until he hour of the grand march The COM
,nttee Will be kept busy preparing for the event
OF the winter.
Monday was an exceedingly dnll day in
social circles. Mrs. Wlfred B. Chapman gave a
charming dinner party at her residence In honor
OF Mrs. Sawyer of Santa Barbara. preparatory
to her departure for home, after which the
evening was pleasantly spent in conversato Ii.
interspersed with vocal and instrumental
music. During The past mouth Mrs. Sawyer
has been the guest OF Mrs. Sherwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. n. LlllenInal also gave an
elaborate dinner party at their residence 1905
Franklin street, ana entertained number of
their Intimate friends. The decorations were
elegant and tasteful and The evening passed
pie sanity.
The Music Teachers Association gave de.
lightful entertainment Monday evening at their
hall, 26 O'Farrel street. a delightful pro.
gramme WAS presen &c and included numbers
by Professor {. Nyshdm. Alfred Milkie, Miss
Goldman, Miss Coursen, Professor Rob ri
Uhilg, Mr.. LoanO, Professor Y. A. H. Hoff-
meyer Madam oursen-Roeckei and Henry
Betiman. AT the conclusion of the programme
supper was served and dance followed
Among The guests present We're: Judge and
Mrs. Sedwell, Professor and Mrs. Clay Wysham,
Professor and Mrs. Wysham, Mrs. George
Shreve, MIR. and Mrs NJ. ). SpIuney Mrs C. j.
Robertson. Mrs. Abiecht, Mrs. Hornung Miss
ssie Viz Menr, V. Seawell T. 5. Britain, MIR.
Hartwig, +. L. Mayhem, Mir. Eckman and Mr..
Patrick.
The event OF Tuesday was pleasant matinee
tea given by Mrs. William NJ. Graham and the
Misses Graham as a compliment to Mrs. Guy
II. Burrage, who has just returned from a
wedding our through the East. The reception
hours were from until o'clock, during which
time The apar tments OF the Graham residence
al the PreSIdlO, were Cow ed with callers
Mrs. BurTage is daughter of Colonel Graham,
ana Drlore her marriage 10 Ensign Burr age,
Y. ;. N, was prime favorite in society circles.
The house was handsomely decorated with
chTysantliemums, and string orchestra fur
nlshed delightful music while light refresh
ments were being served. Mrs. Graham and
her TWO daughters were assisted in receiving by
Miss McNutt, Aiss Alice Ames, Miss Emily
Carolan. Miss Eleanor WOOD. Miss Grace
Martin, Miss Cora Smrdberg, Miss Mabel
Bourn. Miss Ethel Smith. Miss Sophie Cohen,
Misses Breeze.
On Tuesday afternoon at 1901 Pine street
MIS-: l. b. Hall OF Carson City and Mrs. John
Gilllg OF Virginia City entertained quite num-
Der OF thel friends at progressive eucbre
Light refreshments wore served and hand some
prizes were awarded TO The successful contest
ants
The n. S. L. K. No. 10 gave another of its en-.
loyaDle parties tuesday evening at LunIs Hall.
lie anair was strictly invitation aud evening
dress, ana as usual very pleasant evening
was passed. The floor was in charge OF Robert
+: halebt, assisted by Clarence Music, Charlie.
w. Spalding, George w. Adams ana Sanford
6. l. valid. The grand march was led by MIR
Haight and Miss Mae Hoesch.
Among the pleasant gatherings OF Wednes-
day was The violet tea. given by Miss Rebecca
Jennings at the residence OF her mother Mrs
viii Fisher, 1910 Suffer street About
seven y-fye OF her young lady friends were
entertained and the house was beautifully
decorated for The occasion with vioets smilax
ana rlDDOnb. during refreshments Optrallc
selections were furnished by a string orches-
ira. Miss Jennings was assisted In receiving
by her cousin. Miss Marion Forrest. Miss
Kate Minor. Miss Clarisse Fisher. Miss Ida
Carmany, Miss Florence Germany, Miss Lesley
Tild-n, Miss Edith Rowland aud Miss Elsie
Knox.
AT her home on Broadway, Mrs. Joseph s..
ToDn held her last reception on Wednesday
last. The pretty residence was tastefully dec.
GRATED with ebTysanlhemums and choice cut
roses. During the afternoon lie rooms were
crowded wi h the friends OF the family, and The
afternoon was pleasantly spent in converse
ton. Light refreshments were served and a
string orchestra furnished music. The hostess
was assisted in receiving by Miss Ella Hobart,
Miss AlIenne Goad MISS Belle MckeDna, Miss
Laura McKInstry, Miss Clement, Miss Irwin
and MRS. Paul JarDoe.
At thr residence on Wednesday Mrs. Captain
Gale gave a progressive eucbre party for the
purpose OF welcoming Lieutenant Carson, q.
S. A. 1t was a decidedly enjoyable affair in
every WY.
A progressive euchre party. given by Mrs.
Hart in her rooms at the Richelieu. and a
charming luncheon, given by Mrs. William
Haas at her residence, 2007 Franklin street,