The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-12-03

Searles. John Doibeer, MIR. and Mrs Giles
Gray. }. w. Ayne, Mr.. ana Mrs. E. b. Pond,
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. r. Higgins, hon. Il. H. Mark
dellghtful matinee tea given by Mrs. Rich
ara T. carroll In honor of her daughter, Miss
LIZZIE carroll. was also one Of the events Of
TUESDAY. The affair Took place at the family
residence. 1920 Van Ness avenue. There was
large number OF guests present, and the after
noon was pleasantly spent in conversation.
inteIspersed with Instrumental music. de-
Hgntiul lunch was served during the interim.
Inc ladies' OF he Altar Society OF the Church
OF 81. airy the Virgin gave tea last Tuesday
HLternoon at the residence OF Mrs. Samuel M.
Iheller, 2O26 Pacific avenue. Handsome floral
decorations ornamented the parlors, where
quite large asSemblaee was entertained by
me presentation OF an excellent musical pro-
gramme
Aside from the first ball of the winter season
given by the Concorda Club on Wednesday
evening" it may be said that nothing of par
tlcular import occurred in society circles. The
event mentioned, however. was highly enjoy
able In every respect, and called forth very
large and fashionable party Of guests. The
handsome clubhouse on Van Ness avenue was
In veritable blaze OF glory, and was very
prettily decorated with cbrysanthemums, vines
ana ported plants of almost every variety
known TO botany. The gowns OF the lad es
were rich aud artistic in almost every in
stance. and serv TO materially enhance the
beauty of the scene. There were fully 200
guests present, and dancing was INDUCED in
until Midnight VIII sumpIuous repast was
served. 1t was fully O'Clock the following
morning when the guests departed.
The horse show and the long.looked- for inter
collegiate contest on the gridiron field absorbed
so much attention on Thursday that recep ions
teas and parties were overlooked and neglected
entirely. In fact the tlme-honored Thanksgiv-
Ing dinner custom was for once set aside
Laurence Van Wrinkle gave box party at
the football game 10 a number of his friends.
mrs. y. ). Van Wrinkle acted as chaperOne aud
the party consisted of Miss Hoffman, Miss
Taylor. Miss Geneyeye Goad Miss Simpkins,
Miss Ella Hobart. II. n. SIetsOn. w. r. Heath,
RoberG l.. Coleman. William Taylor, Lieutenant
w. X. Smedberg Jr., U. S. A.
Mrs William V. Bryan gave an informal
afternoon tea on Saturday from 8 until Z
o'clock in the parlors OF her residence, 1922
Pine street. The decorations were handsome
and the refreshments bouniiful
The hostess was assisted IN receiving by Mrs.
Ed Danforth, Mrs. R. E. Rudolph, Miss Gu
ness, Miss Mills, Miss Taylor. Miss Blanchard,
Maude Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs c. r. Splivalo gave delightful
club party Saturday evening at FL Descanso,
their country home near Belmont. San Frau
cisco and San Mateo society were well reure-
scented, and the toilets for the most part were
qule elaborate. The guests we're entertained
with songs and Rotations by Mr. and MS
Campbell, Mrs. Splivalo, Miss Amos, W. II.
Dunpby ana MIR. Sloan.
Those present were: MIR. and Mrs W. H.
Dunpby, Mr.. and Mrs. AlviDZa Hayward MI
and Mrs. I. G. Phelps, Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Williams Mr. and Mrs.
Witer. Captain and Mrs. smith, Mrs Lord
Mr. and Mrs. Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Polastri, Mrs.
A. Baker, Mrs. Britain DR.. and Mrs. Osborne,
MI and Mrs; Splivalo. Miss Amos, Miss Cor
neil, Miss BlOss, Miss Webster, Miss Beatrice
Splivaio, Miss Mclean, MIR. Ames. Mr.. Sloan,
Mr. ShattGck, Mr.. amos, Mir. Costigan, Mr..
Cornell, Mr.. de " OFF, Mr.. Chandler.
The San Francisco Verein opened its new
clubhouse, at the corner OF Post and Leaveu-
worth streets, Saturday evening, only members
and their families being present. Al 10 O'Clock
Mr.. ID. L. Simon, president of The San Fan
cisco Verein Associates, mounted the stage in
the ballroom. and in clever speech delivered
the building 10 the club. II was accepted by
Colonel NJ. II. Hecht Afterward an elaborate
supper was served aud dancing was enjoyed
until lat hour.
On Saturday evening a delightful musicale
was given by MIS-. Fleissner-Lewis and pupils
at zoos jackson street The affair was in
truth musical treat and reflected no small
and the talented young pupils under her care.
Mrs. Charles Blanchard kindly assisted as
accompanlst and the following programme
was exceedingly well rendered:
Duet, The Angel" (Rublnsein, Miss Eta
Lehnhardt and Mrs. W. Creighton; BARITONE
solo. "My Love- farewelr" (Nessler). Harry
(Thomas), Miss Maud Gray; duet, "Good by.
Dear Land" (Abp, Miss Eva Ososke and Mrs.
Alice Reynolds; soprano solo, "She Wandered
Down the Mountain Side' Clay. Miss Ethel
1ngall; tenor solo, "lch Liebe Dlch" (Grieg),
Am Meer' (Schubert DR.. g. +. Graham;
soprano solo. "Wldmung" CSchumann). Miss
Eta LehDhardt; tenor solo and chorus, Inter.
rogo Invano," "Faust'' (Gounod), solo, Robert
W. Smith; alto solo, But the Lord Is Mindful
Of Of His Own" Mendessohn) Miss Grace A.
ence Aylward). r. l.. Hale; duet, ''PAddto"
NicoaD. Miss IDgall and DR.. Graham sopraco
solo, "Und OBJ Die Woke Sic yerhulle''
de koven), DIR. Noble and p. and n. Bower;
chorus, "Slumber Song" (Schletterep.
Two hundred invitations have been Issued by
Mr. and Mrs. Frank j. French TO attend a
meeting OF representative ladies' and gentle.
men, TO be held al their house at 1917 jackson
street this (Monday) evening, December 8, for
the purpose OF considering the needs of rescue
%ork ana enlarglng Its sphere OF usefulness.
Eloquent speakers will address the meeting
An Auglo-SaX0n arcade. something distinctly
novel In the form of entertainments, is about to
be carried out for the benefit of Plymouth
Church, at Post and Webster streets. the title
attractive Ill itself, suggests but a small meas
ure OF the diversions which will be at hand be-
ginning on wednesday evening and continuing
on thursday and Friday. A large number of
beautiful and attractive novelties especially
designed for holiday gifts will be on sale.
Offered TO the visitors at the hands OF the laoy
members OF the congregation. In addition
there VIII be an entertaining programme each
evening, consisting OF vocal and instrumental
music, recltallons. readings. etc. Among those
who have been secured o take part in the pro-
gramme are Professor Robert Lloyd, Professor
+. Dellepiane, Mrs. Nellie H0lnbroOk- Blnn
Mrs j. NJ. Madden, Miss Mile flynn, Alis;a
Shedd Langstroth and many others.
The Monday Evening Club Will hold its sec
ond meeting this evening at LuDts Hall.
On Thursday evening next Mr.. and Mrs
Leon SlosS Will give 4 reception at their resi-
dence on Van Ness avenue Tor the purpose OF
Introducing Miss Lreenewald into society,"
The Friday Night Club will hold lis first
meeting of the present season on Friday even.
ing at Odd Fellows Hall. 1t will be an assem-
bly,
at the old hall OF the Young Mems Christian
Association on Tuesday evening next an inter-
esting entertainment is promised by the lady
managers of the Nathaniel Gray Free Kinder.
garJen connected with DR.. MackenZie's church.
Lew Waace's great work, ben Hur." is to be
illustrated by living pictures, recital and read
ing.
whist club has been organized by Miss
Stillman of Oakland. which promises to have
very Interesting meetings this winter.
On next Saturday afternoon and evening a
delightful entertainment will be given at Inc
residence of Mrs. Louis f. Monteage, 1890
Jackson street, for the benefit of the Pioneer
kindergarten. reception will take place
during the afternoon, and the evenings pro-
gramme will consist OF the chs aiming little
! opeTeita Widows Bewtched." The cast viii
! be the same when Ii was produced recentv
at the Century Club by some Of Miss Withrow's
/ pupils and members OF the Saturday Morning
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