The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-01-29

OF society circles, and the hospitality OF the
hostess knew no bounds. Every room was
beautifully decorated with flowers and potted
plants, and the Hungarian Orchestra played al
most continuously Choice refreshments were
served bounteOusiy by large corps of atteD-
dantS. AL 3 O'Clock the younger set commenced
TO dance and they prolonged the festivities I'M
Ill early morning 1t certainly was most sue
ceSsful affair.
One of the pIettiest lunch parties of the sea
son was given by Mrs. Samuel NJ. Blair and Der
daughter, Miss Jennie Blair, at their resIdr nee
on Van Ness avenue. Their guests were an
matrons, sixteen in number, and they had a
most enjoyable time. The table was very al
tractive. In the center was square OF Nene-
tian lace. over pink silk, upon when III a
crystal bowl was large cluster OF La france
roses. At each corner OF tie center-plece was
silver lamp having a shade OF pink SIN. Two
other bowls Of La France roses and TWO SILVER
candelabri, with pink candles and shades also
ornamented The table. coupi- OF hours were
passed 10 enjoying The elaborate menu. Inc
| guests pres Ut were: Mrs. Henry l.. Dodge,
/ Mrs. Charles Justin Bailey. Mrs. W. Mayo New
| hall, Mrs. Henry T. Scott MIS-. Horace L. Hlil.
/ Mrs f. A Frank Mrs. Daniel I. Murphy. MRS.
/ George a. Pope, Mrs. Russell j. wilson, Mrs.
| Robert j. Woods Mrs. Henry j. Croker, Mrs.
/ Frederick Green. Mrs. Joseph 5. Oyster, Mrs.
! H. NJ. A Miller, Mrs. c. a. Spreckels and MI S.
/ j. Downey Harvey.
/ Judge Z. ". McKtnstry entertained some OF
! his legal associates al luncheon last Thursday
! at his residence, 1887 OFarrell street. His
/ gmsts were: Judge CARRIER, Judge Stanley,
/ Judge John III. B0alt. II on. NJ. NJ. Estee, War
rem Olney, Thomas [. Bergin and Mr.. Williams
Another pleasant affair OF Thursday WAS a
! dinner party given by Nj and Mrs. Peter Nee.
Mclean AT Their resldenc- on Pacific avenue.
After sumpIuOus repast the entire party at
tended Mrs. Fry's tea Among the guests were
Mi. and Mrs. Percy Moore, Miss Mifiam Moore,
Miss Hobart George A. Newhall, Mr.. ii Gilman
and F. A. MacOndray.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waller c. Campbell also gave a.
dinner party that evening at their home on
Turk street and delightfully."- entertained MIR. and
Mrs. John f. Merrill aud Judge and Yrs. L. A.
Belcher. Musical selections were enjoyed alter
waTd IN the parlor.
The second meeting of the Dancing Class
took place on Thursday evening at Lunps Han
and was fully as enjoyable as IL predecessor.
The members turned out in gOOdly numbers and
passed Inc evening very pleasantly in dancing
the cotillon. Edward NJ. Gfeenway acied as
leader, having Miss Frances Moore as his
partner, and SIX pretty figures were introduced.
1ne affair ended at midnight. The success of
this club is now fully assured
1he Ladies Club of '93 gave its fifth and last
party prior 10 the Lenten season last Thursday
evening at the residence of Miss Virginia
stump. 1924 McAllister street Handsome
decorations made the rooms appear even more
attractive than usual The first part OF The
evening was devoted TO a musicale and several
vocal and Instrumental selections were well in-
terpreed. AfGerward there was dancing until
a late hour and the service of delicious refresh
ments. MISS stump was assisted in receiving
by Mrs. Irwin G. Stump Mrs. j. L. Bradbu Y,
Mrs. W. V. Bryan. MISS McLaine. Miss Ben
low, Miss Taylor aud Miss Mande A Smith.
Mrs. George A. Pope gave her second Eat
home" on Friday afternoon at her residence on
Racine avenue, and received large number OF
her friends.
Mrs. William S. Tevis and Miss Edith Nc
Bean were the hosteSses at two delightful
lunch parties given at their respective resi-
denees, and IN the evening dinner parties were
gwen by MIR. ana Mrs. Alexander Center and
Mrs. George {. BoaTdman.
Friday night was made brilliant in
Oakland by Two notable affairs. One was an
elaborate dinner party gwen by Miss Maud
! Howard at the residence of her mother, Mrs.
Charles Webb Howard. After dinner al at
tended the cotlli0n. The other affair was the
german given "a Masonic Hall by the members
OF he Oakland COtlllon Club. Ii was the sec
Ond meeting OF this s-res. and far as enjoy.
ment ana attendance were concerned IL was
eminrntly successful. The hall was beautifully
decorated. and the array of elegant gowns was
quite noticeable George Wheaton acted as
leader ana did admirably.
Ihrfe was Just one dHalr OF note on Satur-
day, ana that was the matinee tea given by
Mis-. Jonn ). Hager and her daughter, Miss
Emehe Hager their residence. 1915 Cough
street. Everyone in society knows how well
the Hagers entertain, and how bOunteous is
their hospitality, so the large attendance was
not SUI prlsing III the least. Everywhere one
looked artistic decorations were seen, the
ensemble being tremendously beautiful The
hungarian Orchestra played sweet selections
at Intervals, and delicious refreshments were
served as desired. There was a constant stream
of visitors all Of whom enjoyed the affair
greatly. The hOslesses were assisted In re-
eceivlng by Mrs Louis B. Parrott. Mrs. J.
Downry Harvey, Mrs. William 5. Tevis Mrs
Lily IL. Colt, Mrs. j. Il. X. NuttalI, Miss
HObarl, Miss Sally Maynard, Miss McNutt
Miss Evelyn Carolan and Miss Miriam Moore.
Now that the affairs of The week Just passed
have been discussed. the question will arise
what have we TO look forward to for this
week 90 1t Will be a bright one without
gu stion. Tonight Mr. and Mrs. Henry I.
Scott will give ball at their residence, corner
or Clay and L3gupa streets, for which a large
number OF invitations have been issued. and at
/ O'Clock to-day Miss Ella GOad will give a
lunch party at her home. corner of Washington
and Cough streets. Mrs. II. Z. SOnntag VIII
give dinner party at the Hotel PleasantOn
this evening TO celebrate the birthday anniver-
sary of her husband. Covers with be laid for
fourteen.
Tomorrow there will be two matinee teas
one given by Mrs. Adam Grant at her residence
on Bush street, and the other by Mrs. A. d.
Moore and Miss Miriam Moore at their resi-
dence, 1909 Broadway.
Mrs. N0lney Spalding will entertain several
hundred of her friends next Wednesday even
ing at recention which she will give at the
Hotel Bella Vista.
Mrs. Camille Martin and her daughter, Miss
Grace Martin, will give a cotillon on next
Thursday evening at their residence on Geary
street, which Will be very pleasant affair.
The Maple Hall at the Palace Hotel Will be
the scene on Thursday night of the third re-
cepton OF the members of The Assembly.
Another affair to take place at the hotel that
evening Will be the BANQUET rendered to Hon.
John 7. Irish.
Mrs. John W. Coleman and Miss Jessie Cole
man have issued invitations for a dancing party
to be given at their residence In Oakland next
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next Saturday evening at the beantiful home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert GailatiD, corner OF Jack
son and Scott streets. Mrs J. +. Bonestell Will
also give reception that evening at her resi-
dence, lib Bush street. In Jewish society
circles great interest Is being tax n in he DIN
ner-dance that will be given next Saturday
evening. Mrs. Leon Sloss, Mrs. NJ. j. Branden-
stein, Mrs William haas. Mrs. NJ. KOshland,
Mrs. William GreeDb ium. Mrs. Marcus l.. GERS
tie, Mrs. j. j. jacob and Mrs A Mack will
each give dinner paities at their respective Ies-
GeDceS. each entertaining from twelve to fifteen
young ladies and gentlemen. After dinner they
VIII all be driven 10 The Palace Hotel, where
hey VIII pass the remainder of the evening In
dancing in Maple Hall.
lie following week will be opened by the
assembly of the ImnrOmptu Club, which will
be held in Maple Hall at the Palace Hotel on
Monday evening, February 5. The paUronesses
are Mrs. George Davis Boyd. Mrs. j. A.
Donohoe Jr., Mrs. Edward L. Eyre, Mrs. Hall
McAllister, Mrs. John w. Malliard, Mrs.
Percy Moore, Mrs. James Otis and Mrs Hugh
lewis. THIS Will practically close the fes-
tyitleS of the winter season.
RETQOTHAI