The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-10-08

Now that the Poniatowski-Sperry wedding,
with its many marriage ceremonies, is over,
there is not much to interest society people at
present except W engagements. The latest
one 10 announce is that IF Miss Cora Caduc
daughter of Commodore Philip Caduc and sis
ter of Mrs. Il. Aston Williams. TO Dr.. Henri
BourgOugnon de Marville. The bride is well
known In society circles and is talented and
popular. DR.. de Maryille has been practicing
his profession here for several years and is
held in high esteem b. large circle of friends.
The wedding will take place during the Christ
mas holidays.
Another engagement OF prominence is that Of
Miss Florence Reed, daughter of Charles +.
Il ed OF Auburn, Cal. and niece of Mrs. Parah
stevens OF New York TO j. II. TOler of New
York ty. Miss Reed formerly resided in This
CITY. ana Is great favorite 10 society circles.
her Nance is said to be quite wealthy.
Mrs. Belle Donahue and Richard Ii. S2raeue
VIII be united in marriage ar noon next Thurs
Gay al the residence OF the brides parents
Ness avenue. Owing to a recent bereavement
IN the family the wedding will be private. Mrs.
Peter Donahue gave dinner party last Mon
day evening, at her residence on Bryant street.
In honor of the bride-eect, and on Thursday
evening Mr.. Sprague was the honored guest at
an elaborate dinner given by several of his
friends at the Pacific Union Club.
Announcement Is made OF The engagement OF
Miss Maud Wkinson. daughter of Mr.; and
Mrs. Warning Wilkinson of Berkeley, to Oliver
He1shaw, formerly OF Boston.
Announcement l. made OF the engagement OF
Miss Elizabeth Gil. granddaughter of William
WatkinsOn Of Hartford COnn,, 10 DR.. Henry f.
Sanderson. son Of the lat Mayor Sanderson.
The wedding will take place in December
MIR. and Mrs Mel Mcmillan of Portland, Or,
have announced the wedding OF their sister,
Miss Bessie Adele Wilson, and Lin colu e. Cur
ne t, which ook place last Wednesday. The
bride is the youngest daughter of the late
Colonel Charles L. Wilson. formerly 4 promi-
Dent railroad constructor.
a charming luncheon was given by Miss Jen-
ME Blair lasi Wednesday at the residence of her
parents. CAPTAIN and Mrs. Samuel NJ. Blair, on
Van Ness avenue. Tn affair was compii-
ment TO the Misses Alice and Ella Hobart who
VIII leay- 10 a few days TO visit the Eastern
States for several weeks. The table was COW
cred with Nile green silk edged with white
lace and adorned with bands and bow
knots of red and pink satin that encOmpassed
clusters OF Jacqu- minOt and La France roses.
There were bowls of the same flowers set
around the table at in eryals, and also several
antique silver lamps with pins aud red shades,
which afforded illumination for the table. AT
each cover was a handsome name-ca G EN-
bossed with the monogram OF the hostess and
bearing the name OF the guest in gilded letters
The menu, which was a delicious one, was adj
miTaDly served. and several hours were de-
voted 10 its enjoyment Miss Blair's guests
weTe: Mrs. Hermann Oelrichs. Mrs. Clinton
T. Worden, Mrs. George II. l. ut, Mrs. w AXE
field Baker, Mrs. Eustace Barron. Mrs. Daniel
T. Murphy. Miss Alice Hobart, Miss Ella
Hobart, Miss Virgins Fair, Miss Laura Me-
KinstTy. Miss May hoffman. Miss Isabel Nc
henDa, Miss Eleanor Wood, Miss Cor SIN d.
berg Miss Julia Croker, Miss Mamie Ho
brook Miss Carrie Taylor, Miss Bertha Smith,
Miss Alice Schussler aud Miss Celia Tobin.
The Misses Goad gave Charming dinner
party last Thursday evening al their residence
on Washington street In honor OF the Misses
Hobart. The others present were Miss Vr-
ginia Fair, Z. NJ. Greenway. Clement Tobin, NJ.
S. Latham, Frederick McNear, w. r. Heath
and Harry Simpkins.
4 particularly pleasant affair OF the week
was the matinee tea given last Saturday by
Mrs. c. V. 5. Gibbs and her d. tighter, Miss
Do
street, in honor OF Mrs, Stafford tnee Gibbs,
wife OF Lieutenant John Stafford, q S. a., who
has been passing the summer here with her
mother and sister The ladies were assisted in
receiving by Mrs. Ell Lewelling, Mrs George
ID. Carr. Mrs. McCune aud Miss HARRIET Gibbs
All Of the TOoIdS were beautifully decorated
with flowers and string orchestra played de-
lghuuIiy during The afternoon. The many
callers were cordially and hosuitably received
- Lieutenant and Mrs. Stafford VIII return to
Nebraska next Friday.
Miss May Hoffman gave very pleasant tel
last Saturday as a farewell compliment to the
Misses Ella and Alice Hobart who will leave
this wee TO visit tn Eastern States A large
number OF IN innate friends OF the young ladies
called during the afternoon ana passed several
bours there delightfully."-.
Miss Mamie Burling was also the hostess last
Saturday at a matinee tea given at her rest
dence Oh Broadway In honor OF Mrs. Eustace
Bar on. Ii WAS a charming affair throughout
and was largely attended.
Among Other dinners given during the past
week was that of Mr. and Mrs. Horace l.. Hin,
VINO entertained ten friends at heir residence,
1872 Van Ness avenue
Miss annie Thomas gave delightful dinner
party recently AZ her residence. 2614 Pacific
avenue. Tie table was decorated with Amer
lean Beauty roses and the menu was elaborate.
Her guests included Miss Miriam Moore, Miss
Mary Belle Gwin, Miss Smed ben g, Miss Is bel
McKenna, Edward NJ. Gree9way, Henry Poett,
Andrew Martin and George de Long.
Clement obin gave an ella borale luncheon at
the University Club recently. The party was
ch pefoned by Mrs. Eleanor Martin a nd the
guests Included Miss Aileen Goad. Miss Gene
We've Gosd, Miss Mir IN Moore, Miss Frances
Moore, w. II. Taylor Jr. aud Henry n. Stersou
The ladies' Of the Sorosis Club have arranged
TO give receDlon tomorrow afternoon at Inc
Palace Hotel 10 their vice president. Mrs. Irwin
c. Stump who viii soon depart to reside per-
manently in New York CITY. The hours OF the
reception will be from 2 until O'Clock.