The morning call., 1894-03-12

There is but little life in society circles at
present and il can hardly be expected as the
observance of the Lenen season deteIs many
people from entertaining. The few who do
entertain are having quiet little affairs In which
limited number of their friends participate.
There are rumors OF considerable gayety after
Easter. but the entertaining Will undoubtedly
have to he done within a brief period, for he
reason that 1t is becoming more and more APP
parent every day that the seaside and country
resorts will be sought much earlier this year
than is customary. People are commencing
already TO make inquiries about rooms and
cottages at the resorts, and many have secured
their accommodations. April and May Will
witness many departures.
HE telegraph brings news OF a notable and
very pretty wedding that took place in New
York City last Tuesday. The bride was Miss
Rose Rich. daughter of Joseph Rich, retired
capitalist OF this city. Her two brothers are
also we'll known here, one being Alfred j. Rich
OF The real esta G firm of OFaTrell q Co., and
the other is David Rich. commission mer-
chant in New York City The bride is not only
exceedingly popular with all who know her,
out Is also very pretty and possesses certain
charm OF manner that makes her company al
WAYS desirable She is OF medium height
with gracefully nodded figure, clear. rose
tinted complexion and Titan red hair. She Is
highly accomplished and is an excellent eques-
trienne. The groom IS 5. B. Livingston, rs
ing young attorney-al-law. who is prominent IN
his profession as The r al estate counsel tor me
Union and Mutual Trust Companies OF New
York. He is gentleman OF wealth and Is held
in the highest esteem by his social ana bus
hess associates.
The wedding took place in the ROYAL Ban
QueJ Hall at The Hotel Waldorf, which COM
prises series OF rooms that can be thrown
open 10 form one large hall. The furnishings
aud appointments are IN tile highest style OF
arr. The ceremony was performed al O'Clock
by Rev. Dr. Silyerman IN the presence Of about
\ = 2 ia fin ar
Miss Nina Rutherford Imam was the maid Of
honor and appeared In dainty Partisan gown,
While DR.. Frank q. Brill acted as best man.
The bride looked lovely in an elegant robe OF
lusuOus White satin, made with flowing court
train and trimmed WITH point de NenIse lace.
The dress was garianded with liacs and her
hand bouquet was OF lllaes and lilies OF the val
ley. No Jewels were worn.
After The ceremony and congratulations
sumptuOus dinner was served. The banquet
room was harmoniously decorated in pink.
The table was arranged IN The form of horse
shoe as a symbol OF good luck, and was draped
with pink silk and ornameDted with huHd eds
OF La France roses sci In pink-shaded porcelain
vases. The candles In the candelaDra were
pink and the shades converting them were Of
the same color. The portieres at the dOorways
were held back by attendants in attractive liV
cry. During The service of the elaDoI ale menu
string orchestra played delightful concert Sc
lecliOns. The dinner terminated al II 80
O'Clock, after which several dances were en-
1Oyed and at midnight the newly married couple
lett the scene OF gayeiy. On Wednesday they
al the Ponce de Leon Hotel Ia Florida. On
their return they viii occupy resid nee on
Madison avenue. The wedding pr seDJs were
numerous and were elegant In The extreme.
Though The young bride Is quite loss 10 san
Francisco society, she VIII be valuable ac-
QutsltiOn TO the California colony In New YORK.
We present Mr.. and Mrs. Liyingston's por.
traits on this page
a charming flair took place In Alameda last
Monday at .Feruside,'' the home Of Miss Ethel
Cohen, who Ell ertained quite number of her
friends by giving matinee tea In honor OF
Oakland, who recently returned from pro-
longed VISIT TO Eufop. Assisting these young
ladies 10 receive were Mrs. Thomas NJ agee Jr.,
Mrs. W iam A Magee, Miss Alice Merry,
Miss Ethel Murphy and Miss Cohen. They
were, naturally, quite an attraction IN tnem-
selves, but they were Obliged TO divide the
present with MS hancee, Miss Maud Burke.
The usual pleasures OF teas were INDUCED In
one. In the evening more friends called and
several figures OF the cotlllon were danced IN
der the leadership of Lawrence Van Wrinkle
and Miss Ethel Cohen.
Among The ladies present were: Mrs. Will
liam A. Magee. Mrs. Thomas Magee Jr., Mrs.
Z. Avery Mccarthy, Mrs. Robert Knight Mrs.
Marcus L. Gersie. Miss Maud Burke, Miss
Maud Younger, Miss Bessie Younger, Miss
Hilda Macdonald, Miss Jennie Blair Miss Ger
trude Allen. Miss Amy Mckee, Miss Adele
Perrin, Miss Alice Hooper. Miss Kate Clement,
Miss Bessie " aIon, Miss Lillian OConnor,
Miss Maud OConDOr Miss Alice Merry, Miss
Chapot, Miss Mitchler, Miss Eleanor Wood.
Hutchinson, Miss Hutchinson, Miss Prather,
Miss Ethel Murphy, Miss Ella GoOdall, Miss
Edith Mclean, Miss CurTier, Miss Mhoon and
Miss Alberta Bancroft.
Mrs. John 5. Hager gave another of her series
OF dinner parties last Monday evening at her
residence, 1915 Cough street. The particu-
larry honored guest was James Mcintosh Wood,
OF Portland, Or, who Is here on a brief visit.
Red was the color that predOmlnated in the
decoration of the room. Brilliant ponsettias
adorned the table ana all the appointments
matched them III color. The menu was a deli
ciOus one, and several hours were passed IN
Mrs. Hager's guests were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank S. Hicks, Miss Jennie Hooker, Miss
Alice Hobart, Miss Marguerite Wallace, Miss
Miriam Moore, Miss Emclie Hager, James Nc
1ntosh Wood, DIR. Harry L. Ievis, Joseph ID.
Grant Edward NJ. GreeDway, Edward ID. Smell
don and samuel II. Boardman.
A most enjoyable dinner party was gwen on
Monday evening by Mr.. and Mrs. l.. 5. Ham,
burger at the Hotel Richelieu. The dining
bic was beautifully decorated with jonquils and
the menu wasperfect in very detail
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs. L. s. Ham,
burger. Colonel and Mrs. j. G. c. Lee, U. S. A,
Mr. and Mrs. Wakefield Baker, Mr. and Mrs.
Vandrryn STOW, Miss Strive Of Seattle. MISS
Ruger, Miss Lee. Constantin Grunwaldt OF ST.
Petersburg, Lieutenant Thomas Adams, Q. S.
A., and Lieutenant William Crofton, q. S. a.
Another leasant affair OF Monday evening
was dinner party given by DR.. and Mrs.
Clinton Cushing al the Palae Hotel Their
guests were most agreeably entertained, aud
after dinner went to the maple loom 10 hear
Mrs Waldo Richards recie.
Mrs. William 5. IeYiS was Tie hostess last
Tuesday evening at deligh ful dinner party
that she gave at her residence, 2548 jackson
street. Very pretty decorative effects were
produced with pink roses and Violets that
adorned the table. The guests OF Mrs. Ieyis
We're: Mr.. and Mrs. james A. Robinson, MISS
Ella Goad. Miss Aileen Goad. Miss Ella Ho-
bart, jerome A. Hart, DR.. Harry l.. IeVis, A.
II. Small and I. Cary Friedlander.
MRS. James w. keeney gave an enjoyable
lunch party last Wednesday al her residence,
2220 Clay street. as compliment TO Mrs a. y.
Bowie delicious menu was served at
beautifully decorated table. The others pres
emf were: Mrs. William Alvord, Mrs. Monroe
Salisbury, Mrs. S. holt and Mrs. Lily ID. Colt.
MIS- lsador Burns entertained few ladies'
at luncheon last Thursday at her residence, 404
van Ness avenue, and on that evening Mrs. M.
Heller and Miss Carrie Heller gave a reception
at their home, 1901 California street. A guess
ing contest was the feature OF the evening and
IL proved 10 be interesting
There were two enjoyable dinner parties On
Friday evening One was given by Miss Mar
guerlte aiiace at her residence 799 Van Ness
avenue, in honor OF james Mcintosh Wood of
Portland Or, ana the other was gwen by Mr..
and Mrs. Peter MEG. Mclean at their home on
Pacific avenue 10 number of friends.
Miss Grace Hecht gave a charming lunch
IN ladiee Iast