The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-02-05

There no Qeafln OF pressure IN society
circles last week and this was undoubtedly &C.
casloued by the near advent OF the Lenten sea.
son. a particularly notable affair was the
reception given by MIR. and Mrs. Henry I.
Scott last Monday evening. Their beautiful
residence on the corner Of Clay and Laguna
e streets was decorated with a profusion of
=. brlgbt-hucd flowers and an array of tropical
plants that appeared very attractive. More at
Tactiye, however. were the many bellies and
debutantes who graced the rooms wearing
their most becoming gowns. There were fully
two hundred and fifty guests present, and of
course they arrived fashionaby late. ley
met with most cordial welcome from the host
and hostess, who were assist ed IN receiving by
Mrs. Russell J. Wilson, Miss Ella Scott, Miss
: Laura Mckinstry, Miss Evelyn Carolan, Miss
.RichardS OF Maine and the Misses Eldridge OF
Yokohama. Delightful music was played for
dancing, which was enjoyed until O'Clock in
the morning. AT midnight most delicious
supper was served on Tie upper floor. The
affair was pronounced a great success by all
who were present.
Another affair of Monday was the lunch
party given by Miss Ella G0ad at her home.
corner of Washington and Cough streets. 1t
was In honor of Mrs. Walter McGavin and her
sister, Miss HinshewOod who has been pass
lug several years IN Paris. La France roses
ana fragrant violets formed The table deeora-
:tlOE and The combination OF color was very
,
mental selections were enjoyed in the Iarl0rs.
Miss Goads guests were: Mrs. Waller Nc
Gavin, Mrs. Lloyd Teyis, Mrs. Milton 5. La
than, Mrs. VI 0nroe Salisbury, Mrs. K. {. Foute,
MIS- Richard Bayne OF Coiusa, Mrs. E. b. Per
Tin Mrs. Gordon Handing, Mrs Z. ". MeKin-
stry. Mrs. D. NJ. Delmas. Mrs. Thomas holt,
Miss Carrie Gwin and Miss Hmshelwood
On Monday afternoon Mrs. James Z. Hough-
ton and her daughter. Miss Minnie Houghton,
gave their final lat home" of This season and
pleasantly entertained many OF heir friends.
In the evening there were Two elaborate dinner
parties. One given by Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Mayo Newhall at their home on Post stree.
where they entertained dozen OF their friends,
and the other was given at the Hotel PleaSan-
ton by Mrs. Henry P Sonntag In celebration OF
the birthday anniversary of her husband. Gov
ers were laid for fourteen aud The affair was
MADE highly Measurable.
Tie home of Mrs. Adam Grant, on Bush
street, was the scene, last Tuesday afternoon,
OF one OF The most enjoyable teas OF The season.
by Mrs. Grant all who were invited attended
and there were several hundred ali old. The
hostess had the able assistance OF Mrs. Thomas
bfeeZ- IN receiving the guests. Inc n0ral
decoration of The rooms was highly artistic. A
string orchestra played concert selections dur
Ing The three hours OF tie reception and light
refreshments were served b0unteously.
matinee lea that possessed many pleasant
features was given on Tuesday by Mrs. Austin
ID. Moore ana her Gebutante daughter, Miss
Mil lam Moore, at their residence. 1909 Broad.
: way. bev were assisted IN receiving by MIS-.
Frances Moore, ies Wooliicn. Miss Edith Nc
: Bean. Miss Evelyn Carolan and Miss SARA Col
ler. Only limited number OF. invitations
were issued for the affair, but it was very
: pleasant throughout. That evening Mus. Peter
Decker was tie hostess at a charming diuner
party that she gave at her home, 2127 Pacific
avenue. In addition to this There was IN
formal hop ar the ri esidio, which was we'll at
tended and pleasant III every way.
There were several affairs Wednesday
that made IL memorable. One was delightful
lunch party given by Mrs. James W, heeney at
her residence, 1920 Clay street Her guests
were nine III number, and they enjoyed deli
=. cious repast at Il table that was prettly dec
Grated with pink roses aud violets displayed
beneath the light cast from PINK shaded lamps.
Those present were: Mrs. James w. Keeney,
MIS- Charles Justin Bailey. Mrs Frederick w.
Tallant Mrs Joseph 5. Oyster. Mrs. William
=. Tevis. Mrs. George h. Howard, Miss Brooks,
Miss Lille Lawor, Miss Lillian OCOnnor and
Miss Maud O'COnnor
The wedding of Miss Hettie B. Davis, daugh-
: ter Of j. b. +. Davis, and George j. Becker OF
This city was sOlemnized at noon Oh Wednes-
day last at the beautiful home of the bride's
parents in Ross Valley. The apartments were
-iirtlstically decorated with rare flowers, and as
. ! he strains of Memberships wedding
Ma rch" fOated u on the air The bridal party
descended 10 the drawing-ro0m, where, under
canopy OF smilaX and VlOlets, The Rev. c. H..
Mel pc formed The impressive marriage cere-
:mony OF he Eplscopal church. H. Boysen
Ter OF the BRIDE and Miss Bessie Murphy were
. bridesmaids. Little Miss Anita Davis ore.
:. ceded tile bride carving the ring upOn a satin
cushion When the fast words of the ritual
had been spOken and the last response made
:: the young couple were surrounded by thn eager
throng OF friends, who fairly overwhelmed
: them with HEARTFELT congratulations aud good
:: wishes for the future. Alter The congratula-
lions tie guests repaired o TIE dining hall and
partook OF tie wedding breakfast prepared by
Ludwig While tie orchestra discussed choice
selections from various operas.
The bride. tall and sIatey blonde, looked
:. very handsome in a robe of white erysta iue
SILK Ell train with point lace trimmings.
Miss Grace Davis was attlred i'll gown of
hi hfn do md
one OF pink bfocade. Mrs. Davis, mother OF the
bride, wore ok silk ana white point lace
with diamond ornaments. Many other hand
some costumes were noted among the guests.
The happy couple were the recipients OF many
beautiful and costly gifts. NJ. and Mrs.
Becker left on The afternoon train for the south
ana on their rrturn will reside IN this city.
Mis-. joseph A. Donohoe Jr received a large
number Of callers at her residence last Wednes-
day afternoon when she gave her second "at
home of ms season. In the evening MIS-
: George &. BoaIdman gave progress siVe-e uchre
party at her residence on Franklin street. The
game was very interesting and some handsome
= prizes were contested for. Mrs. William ne
Fremery and her charming daughters, tne
Misses VrgiDie and Grace de Frenery, gave a
matinee tea last Wednesday in their home on
Prospect avenue, Oakland. The list OF guests
was very large and they were all Hospitality ELL
iertained. All of Oakands society people
were there and number from THIS side OF the
bay.
The Hotel Bella Vista was the scene OF a
. brilliant reception Oh Wednesday evening. Ii
was given by Mrs. VolDev Spald1ng TO the
guests at the hotel and theI friends There
were al least 200 ladies and gentlemen present
Mrs. SpaldIng wore an elegant gown OF delicate
pink satin, cut decollete ana made with
princesse IralD. 1t was trimmed beautifully
with Roman pearls and point lace. Her long
gloves OF kid matched her d ess In color and
her ornaments were diamonds. She was
assisted IN receiving by Mrs. A. I. Tracy, who
appeared In handsome gown of black SILK,
trimmed with black passementerie. The com
modlous dlning-hali was used for dancing and
II was atiractiyely decorated with sprays OF
ferns ana clusters OF acacia that adorned
every point oil vantage While around the rooms
palms were placed. Excellent music was pro-
ylded and the dancing continued until after 3
O'Clock iD the morning An elaborate supper
was served at midnight.
Mrs. Henry l.. Dodge. with the assistance Of
her niece. Mrs. Charles Justin Bailey gave a
delightful lunch party last Thursday at her
residence. 20l5 Franklin street. Covers were
laid for nineteen ladies at a table preitilv deco-
called in tones OF yellow and white, and musical
selections were played by the Hungarian Or
chestra during the progress OF the luncheon
Those present were: Mrs. Henry l.. Dodge
Mrs. Charles Justin Bailey, Mrs. Joseph Nc
Kenna Mrs. j. X. X. Nuttall, Mrs. Theodore
= PaYue. Mrs ,IOseDn w, Keen Mrs. Mavo