The herald., 1894-12-26
SOCIETY,".

| letic park attracted nearly 10, 900 people
from their homes, their firesides. and
the regulation Christmas joys. Those
who could take or wear their presents
| did 80, and new senlskins and glisten-
ing jswelry were very much in evidence;
and those who couidn't. left them, and
the trees aud even the prospect OF their
turkeys and mince pies cheerfully be-
hind, to watch the exciting contest be-
tween Robert J. and Joe Patchsn. The
new grsnd stand was packed with
people, the old one likewise, and every
thing that rolled in the way of vehicles
we're there with their interested and in.
teresting occupants. All the livery tally
hos in town were loaded and a number
Of private four-in hands, and other
handsome and swell equipages were
grouped about the judges stand, extend
ing almost to the quarter stretch in
either direction, and Mr.. @. w. r. Ford,
with his family. watched the race from
their handsome drag; and G. O. Hast
ing's son OF San Francisco, who has q
ranch in San Gabriel valley. was there
in quite the finest turnout on the
grounds-a high. hung drag. with yellow
body and running gear, drawn by four
handsome bays. Mr.. Hastings handled
the ribbons himself. and on the bex be-
side him was Miss Waddilove. while on
the seat behind were Miss Mary Ban-
ming between Mr.. Norris and Mr.. James
Slauson. Mr.. Telfair Creighton and his.
wife, Mr.. and Mrs. r. j. Widnev, Mr..
sad Mrs. Walter B. Cline and friends, j.
3. Lankershim and family were
few of the numerous carriage parties who
were there. and on the grand stand
many we'll known faces. Mr.. and Mrs.
Mark Sibley Severance, Mr.. Seymour
Severance and Miss Carrie Seymour and
party. in one of the boxes; Mrs. Mary
Newton. her daughters and some friends
in another; Mr.. and Mrs. d. G. Stevens
and Mrs. Newton in still another; Misses
Anna Cash and Kent with Mr.. Cash
and friends; Messrs. Joe and Walter
Chanslor. Horace Anderson. DR.. Wills,
Miss Wills and many more were in the
boxes, while on the tiers of seats we're
Mrs. E. A. Preuss, Mrs. Carrie Schu-
machsr and their brothers, Messrs.
John and Frank Schumacher; Miss
Widney and Mr.. Workman, Messrr.
William H. Davis. H. S. Mckee. Chad
wick, Adams. Alfred Solano, H. a. Os-
bourne, l.. E. Mosher, Mr.. and Mrs. J. |
F. Sartori, Mrs. Rishel, Mr.. Maurice |
Hellmsn, Mr.. and Mrs. Sumner P. |
Hunt and many others.
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An informal but intensely enjoyable |
Christmas eve was that given by Col. |
evening at their hospitable home, corner
Figusroa and Jefferson streets. Big
branches of evsrgreens over doorways
and mantels, on picture frames and
walls were made bright with masses of
holly berries. A deep bav window in
the drawing room was made bower of
evergreen, ard the foliage OF the lemon
tree, the fruit, both green and rip,
hanging from the branches punch
bowl was on a table In this bower
and the warmth of large
wood fire in the old-fashioned !
fireplace and the lights from many
lamps ehed cheerful glow over all.
The early part OF the evening was given |
up to acting impromptu chsradee that |
were indescribablg funny snd Jolly. At |
about 10 O'Clock the feast was an
nounced. least indeed it was. and
served to the thirsty guests from table |
at least 16 feet square, about which |
they were all seated at once. In the |
center of this mammoth table WAS q
handsome mound of fruit. from which
in all directions reached sprays of ever
green and holly berries. At each
gnest's plate wsa place card |
inscribed with lines which hit
off that ones peculiar fad or foible, and |
accompanying it was a little souvenir
an appropriate illuatration OF the lines,
and they were all extremely clever. /
Turkey, duck and ham, chicken salad.
mince pies and coffee followed the frlt !
course, which was tameles-not seagull |
tamalee but chicken and homemade.
After discussing this delectable menu
the guests, who were all either members |
of the family or intimate friends,
enjoyed a jolly Virginia reel, and
as midnight struck the ''merry !
Christmas" was exchanged, and |
the guests departed. Those present
besides Colonel end Mrs. Thomaa were
Judge and Mrs. Charles Silent. Mr.. and
MIRO. Francis j. Thomas, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugh w. Vail. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Rising. Mr.. and Mrs. Ed ID. Silent, Mr..
and Mrs. Supner P. Hunt. Mesdames
Hunt and Annis Bancroft. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Walton. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L.
Cook, Misses Tsntan, Minor and Flor
ence Silent, Messrs. Dennis. Leigh, |
North and Roy Bancroft, Morris Cook
anu Ou65ler ClIeut.
wy
DR.. aud Mrs. MacGowan entertained |
about 20 of their friends formally Mon
day evening at their home on Broad
way. The rooms were made bright and !
attractive by holly yberrios and ever
gresna. After most enjoyable even
ing spent in playing cards. delicious re-
freshments were served. Those present
besides the host and hostess were: Mrs.
Briggs, Mr.. and Mrs. John f, Plator,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ozro w. Childs, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Pridham, Mr.. and Mrs. F.
S Hicks, DR.. and Mrs. F. K. Ainsworth,
Mr.. aud Mrs. Fred Griffith. Mr.. and
Mrs. j. B. Cline, Miss Waddilove, the
Nj essrs. Louis Vetter. Judge Clark and
DR.. Bryant.
One Of the mos delightful of the holi-
day parties was given by Mrs. Victoria
Hsrrell at her residence, corner Sixth
and Orange etree,e, ,e,svesterday morning