The morning call., 1894-11-19
PRIVATE RECEPTIONS.

One of the most delightful affairs OF the past
week was the reception given last Tuesday
evening by Mr.. and Mrs. E. l.. Head, at their
residence, 1104 O'Farrel street. 1t was cee-
bration OF the fifth anniversary OF their we'd
ding and they were the recipients OF large
number OF beautiful and appropriate presents
The residence. which is furnished In exquisite
taste. was beautifully decorated with flowers
and many handsome floral tokens were sent
10 the happy couple. Dancing was enjoyed
until about midnight In tile spacious ballroom.
and then an elaborate supper was served in the
banquet-hall adjoining. Many felcitous Ioasts
were given and responded TO, and as there was
consider able musical talent pres Mt there were
numerous songs that enivened the party.
Dancing was resumed after supper and IL was
quite late when The guests departed after enjoy.
ing the hospitality of The genial host and hostess
TO the utmost.
Among those present were: Mr.. and Mrs. j.
Schelcher. Mr.: and Mrs. Horstman, DIR. and
Mrs. c. Bush. Mr.. and Mrs s. d. S ymour. air.
and Mrs. Sieberst. Mr.. and Mrs. Varney Gas.
kill. Mr.. and Mrs. F. Wilson. Mr.. and Mrs.
~ ofg Hd TSg r. Mr. ana MIS- s d Nm Eran
Eckenroth. Mr.. and Mrs. r. 2. Dooian. Mr.. and
George Puppy, Mrs. NJ. Bead. Yrs. j. D. Hun
toon Mrs. j. Chaplin, Miss Emelie Seberst,
Miss L. Van Laak, Miss a. Head. Miss heuer,
Misses L. and S. Kaufman. Misses j. and NJ.
Foutz, Miss Sheehan, Il. s. Martin. A. F.
ScnleIcber. DR.. William sharp, Mr. Cook, Dr.
William Sieberst, d. OCailaghan, George
Heuer, Eugene Beauce. Edward Angelo ii.
Horslman, j. Cox. +. Surryhee. DIR. j. Franklin
DTOWu, NIX. Lang anu A. Cd5llc
The Perkins Reception.
The mansion of Senator G. c. Perkins, on
Vernon Heights, in Oakland was in blaze OF
light last Friday night, the event being an lat
home'' for the young folks in honor OF Fred
and Miss Mae Perkins. the son and daughter Of
the Senator. The avenue leading to the front
door was lighted on either side by Japanese Ian
terms. and within the house was beautifully
decorated with vines and roses. The carpets
in tne doubi right parlors were canvassed and
here dancing was enjoyed during the evening
by those inclined.
Among those present were: Edgar Sheeban
Vincent Merkley, Misses Alice Sheehan. Mile
Sheehan and Ruby Merkley OF Sacramento
Misses Myrtle HetheringtOn and Mabel Quat-
man. Albert ana George Quatman Of San IRAN
cisco ana the following of Oakland: Misses
Ruth Adams, Maize Oiey, Maud Chi tendeD,
Mabel Hopkins, Dlcka Cool, Mabel Holmes,
Amy Holmes, Lottie Morley. Grace Baldwin,
Jeanne Howard May Perkins, Pansy Perkins,
Mrs. George T.. and Mrs. George c. PerkDs;
Nlessrs. Louis Simpson. Edgar Simpson, Claude
Sharon, George Sharon, Herbert Beck. joseph
Pheby, George Alexander. Fred Adams, Wick
Hayens, Bud Ravens. George Mcmillan, Harry
Walton, John +. Sheehan, John WckOff, 2.
Smith. Clyde Carmnau. George E. Perkins,
Fred K. Perkins, Will Deane, Beach Deane,
Herbert Price.
The rIarles High Tea.
The residence or Mrs. M. Marks on Haight
and Pierce STREETS was the scene OF a most sue
was given for the benefit OF st. Stephens
Church. The spacious rooms were all thrown
open TO the guests by the courtesy OF the hostess
and fully 200 visitors came during the evening.
The elegant parOrs we're tastefully decorated
with the ever popular chrysanthemum and the
large billiard hall was transformed into gal
axy OF flags, bnutings aud flowers.
An excellent programme WAS rendered con-
slstng OF recitations. music aud songs. while
the younger folks enjoyed dancing the entire
force.
Most OF the visitors were in evening dress. The
ladles assisting In receiving me quests were
Mrs. Forbes, MRS. Bird, Mrs LangtOn and
many others.
The Turpin Reception.
Mr. and Mrs. f. L. Turpln gave a reception
to the teachers of the junior class of Grace
M e. Church at their residence. 40 Bartlett
street, on Tuesday evening. The following
selections were rendered: Duet by Misses
Lille and Mabel Etting, duet by Miss Emma
Salter and Fred Reed, songs by Miss NJ.
heWltt and all present Afterward games
were INDUCED In until midnight when refresh
ments were served, and all departed we'll
a@on WIN hos the eyenlags NAN E
Ting. Miss Lille Etting, Miss Agnes Penning-
ton. Miss Neya e. Pedlar, Miss Emma salter,
Miss Kate Taubman, Miss Lillian Oakley. Miss
a. B.. Cookson, Miss Matte SEQ t. Miss 5,
kingsbury. Miss Willis. Miss A: Lohmryrr
Ihioo NtdieuoIle DeWilt, MISC W.. A"upuIdu,
Miss Jennie Oakley, Miss Jeanette Partridge
Miss Alice Partridge, Miss Jennie Williams,
Miss Edith Cowan. Miss Mary Anderson. Mrs.
F. L: Iurpin, Clark L. McCllsh. G.. 7. Minnis
Cecil w. N Mark, q. L. McFarand. L; b. COLLEEN lon,
son. Lyle q. Pedlar, +. s; Coo1 son. +; L, Iur.
pin. Floyd l.. Turpin, Frederick Reed. NJ. Coyle,
W. kingsbury, NJ. Colender, A. Mcintyre, +.
Sterling and A. Peters
Rookie Birthday Party.
Miss Emma Roebke celebrated the twentieth
anniversary OF her birth by giving party re-
Gently at her residence, 1343 Pine street.
Tn affair was a very pleasant one in every
particular. A surprise was given to the young
hostess in the way of serenade by the Letter
Carriers Band OF thirty pieces, under the
direction OF Professor Louls von der Mehdrn,
who Introduced for the first time his latest
composition, THE Jolly PoslmaD's Lancers."
Among III features OF the evening were The
following selections: Barytone solo, q. w.
) iller; cornet solo. Professor l.. yon der
MehdeD; plano and trombone duet, Il. Morse
and D. Dougherty; comic song. "A Slide on the
Horn,p |. Q. Leyey; instrumental selection.
The United States Tramps." by. the band.
Among those present were: Mrs. kuchmeis-