The record-union., 1894-08-23
RECEPTION At TIE SUFFER- CLUB.
General Graham and His Officers
Entertained.
a Pleasant Social Affair at the Club
Rooms Last Evening-Mus1c
and Dancing.

The reception rendered last night by
army and navy, who are at present quar-
tered in this city, was thoroughly en-
joyed by all parties, the informality add
ing to its charm and contrasting with the
stiffness that often throws a chill over
such affairs.
1t showed, as on many other occasions,
that Sacramentans know not only how to
honor their guests, but to make them
feel thoroughly at home. About 8 o'clock
the officers arrived and were introduced
to the ladies and members who had as
sembled to meet them, anu in very short
time were engaged in conversation as if
among old friends. Many of those who
have been quartered here are absent or
on duty and unable to be present. Those
present were General Graham and Lieu
tenants Galbraith and Summerall of his
staff and Captains Thorp and Reilly of
the Fifth Artillery, Captain Lockett and
Lieutenants Nolan, Benson and Smed-
berg of the Fourth Cavalry, and Lieuten-
ants Faison and Cloman of the First In
fantry.
The reception committee was composed
of Governor II. H. Markham, Frank
Miller, General T. w. Sheehan. Colonel
J. w. Guthrie, Major II. Weinstock,
Hon. Frederick Cox, Z. r. Hamilton,
j. o. Coleman, Captain L. B. Hall, W. w.
Douglas, h. L. Deylin, w. e. Gerber,
L. W. Huntington, j. b. Wright, l.. Me-
bius, V. 5. McClatchy. George NJ. Mott,
+. b. Willis. h. w. Hale, G. c. Simmons,
II. J. Small, Hon. w. Ii. Beatty, Albert
Gailatin, Hon. w. G. Van Fleet.
Major Ormsby had the rooms very
tasteiully decorated with American flags,
flowers, potted and cut ferns, palms and
foliage plants, which were thrown into
splendid relief by the white canvas that
covered the floor. The railing OF the
stairs was hung with graceful festoonssof
hops, which made a very pretty orna-
ment
Neale's orchestra discoursed sweet
music, both concert and dancing. render
ing the following programmes:
l. Grand March, IL. Universite''
5. String Quintet j Dancers Dream none
A. Waltz, Mandolin Serenade" e"....................
.. SeXtet.................. ....Schummerlied
.. fotpourrl Ianhauser
z. String quartet third movement 49,. kaff
.. Bdliet. Music rom Faust
10. Overture, Midsummer Nights Dream"
IL Serenade.... .....Jubiamus
Light refreshments, compounded ac-
cofulDg TO OrmSDy'S choicest recipes, were
IN abundance and an elegant collation.
was spread. The buffet was as follows:
Pate de Fou Gras Sandwiches
Tongue, Ham and Chicken Sandwiches.
Cold Chicken. Ham en- aSpic.
Stuffed Olives.
Chicken and Shrimp Salads.
Creamed Oysters.
Pineapple Water Ice.
Mocha and
Vanilla Ice Creams.
Assorted Cakes. Coffee.
The members of the club were out in
force and had enlisted the ladies to help
them in welcoming their guests and con-
tributing to their enjoyment
The ladies present were: Miss Upson,
Miss Adelaide Upson, Mrs. f. l.. Orcutt,
Miss Scott. Miss Deming, Miss Ella Dem
ing, Miss Burt. Miss Twitchell, Miss
Birdsail. Miss Half, Mrs. Neale, Mrs.
George NJ. Mott, Miss Wallace. Miss
Goyan, Mrs. II. G. Smith, Mrs. Judge
Armstrong, Mrs. Judge Holl, Mrs. r. T.
Devlin. Mrs. j. &. Mills, Miss Felter,
Miss Steffens, Mrs. George III. Stephen
son, Mrs. Il. l.. Lewis, Mrs. G. &. Burn
ham, Mrs. Mebius, Mrs. w. NJ. Petrie.
The party broke up at a late hour and
will leave many a pleasant memory be-
hind it.