The herald., 1894-05-13


church covered themselves with glory,
in q social sense, last Friday evening,
when they gave swell reception which
was attended by not less than 800 peo-
pie. The ladies had nothing whatever
to do with the affair except to lend their
presence as guests. When the gentle
men announced their intentions a week
or two ago, there was a feeling OF we'll
bred anxiety on the party of the wives,
mothers, daughters, sisters and lady
friends of the ambitious social leaders,
especially when they notified the ladies
that they proposed to do their own dec
Grating and furnish their own pastry for
refreshments. However, as !. is we'll
known fact that several competent
bakers are membs of the church, this
last item aroused no special apprehen-
sons, and when the guetts were received
at the doors OF the church, and the
glories of the decorations burst upon
their astonished eyes, the last shade Of
doubt as to the competency of the hosts
was forever dissipated, and an added de-
gree of respect was felt for the artistic
genius Of the loyal gentlemen OF the
First Methodist church who had put in
the afternoon in decorating the audito-
rum and parlors, which were thrown
together in one large reception room.
Their patriotism was demonstrated by
multitude OF flags pendant from the
galleries, while flag bunting wound the
supporting columns. The altar was
msssed with blossoms of all colors and
shades, no special regard being paid to
the conventional style of single tint
or variety, and the effect was bril-
liant and fetching in the extreme.
Spike palms graced the walls and
Gala lily boutonnieres decorated the
black dress coats of the reception COM
mittee. A short programme was rend-
cred, consisting chiefly of vocal music by
some OF the best male voices in the city.
Major Danforth, with his swell brigade
of boys in all the glory of epaulettes and
military uniform, came in during the
evening and gave drill for the delecta-
ton Of the guests, and afterward the
liberal hosts announced that refresh
ments would be served in the rear par
Tors. where an abundance of ice-cream,
cake, CONNECTIONS, waters and lemonade
were served on souvenir paper plates
bearing q cut OF the church. In the i'm
provised kitchen beyond could be caught
occasional glimpses of dignified pillars
of the church with flying coat-tails dish
ing up the ice-cream, pouring lemonade,
whisking out cakes and CONNECTIONS in as
delft and rapid a manner as their femin-
inc friends could have done. Another
committee, resplendent in white satin
badges, bore huge trays laden with re-
freshments to the guests, zoo being
served at single sitting. Over 80 gal
Ions OF ice-cream were required to serve
the multitude and the accompanying
delicacies were provided in the came
lavish measure. Altogether the affair
was one of the most successful in the
history of the church. and the ladies
now fully recognize and appreciate the
ability of their liege lords in this line
and are perfectly willing to turn over tho
social affairs of the church to them
henceforth.
Mrs. E. 7. Earl gave most charming
luncheon yesterday to a number of her
friends, in her apartments at the West
minister hotel. The guests were received
in her parlors, which were beautifully
decorated with roses and ferns. The
color tone in the dining room was yell
low, the room being decorated with
ported plants and palma and the table
with yellow banksia roses. Each guest
received large corsage bouquet OF
maiden-hair fern, tied with immense
bows of yellow satin ribbon. and
dainty Japanese basket filled with yell
low satin bon bons. The luncheon was
sumptuous and was greatly enjoyed by
the ladies present. The guests were
Mrs. freshman, Mrs. Childs, Miss Owen,
Miss Alden, Mics Fuller. Miss Helen
Fuller, Mrs. Otheman Stevens, Mrs.
Joseph Holiday, Mrs. Harry Holiday,
Mrs. Earl Miller, Mrs. Sartori, Mrs.
Frank Thomas and Mrs. Cook.
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On Saturday evening of last week the
officers of the coast defense vessel Mon
terey were rendered reception by Ma
ior and Mrs. Patzki in their apartments
at the Hotel Redondo. The rooms were
beautifully decorated with cut flowers
and flags. Those present were: Cap
tain Kempff, Lieutenant Csrlin, Chief
Engineer Trillev, Engineer Thesis, DR..
Arnold and Ensign Preston, all of u. S.
s. Monterey Mr.. and Mrs. D. Whiting,
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor, Mr.. and Mrs. New
berry, Mrs. George Foot and daughter,
Mai. and Mrs. ]. K. Duncan, Miss Ma
bel johnson, Miss Nan Lynch, Mrs.
Rose (Colorado), Miss Crafts (Colorado),
Major and Mrs. Patzki, U. s. A. Mrs.
Dwight Whiting assisted in receiving.
The reception lasted from l to 3, after
which tennis was enjoyed. In the even
ing dance was held.
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The seventh annual ball of The Palm
Leaf circle was held last Friday night at
Prof. Woods dancing academy. Prof.
Woods led the grand march, followed
by SIS couples, which was loudly APP
plauded. The hall was gorgeously dec
Grated with palm leaves, the emblem of
the circle. Roses were hung from the
gas lets 30 as to form circle in the
center OF the hall. Everyone gazing at
the palm leaves and then the circle, would
read, Palm Leaf Circle. Messrs. I. l..
McCutchen and ]. f. Breen should bs
highly complimented on their success
as floor managers, while Messrs. p. K.
Kronnick and f. ID. Denegan deserve
much credit as managers OF the banquet,
which was served after the ball.
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Friday evening Kramer hall was the
scene of great merriment, being the last
monthly ball for this season of the
Glover Leaf club. The Arend- Romandy
orchestra played several selections from
Robin Hood and other popular operas
the first part OF the evening, after which
dancing was started and continued until
a late hour. Several members of the
first season, who have been absent from