The morning call., 1894-04-16

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The first affair that took place during the
past week was the reception given by Seouoja
Charter, Daughters OF the Revolution, last
Monday afternoon at the residence OF Mrs. A.
/. ncroft, 1903 Franklin street. 1t was
given in honor of Mrs. Mary Harrison Mckee,
who is visiting this coast With her father. ex-
Presid ut Benjamin Harrison. She is Vice.
president OF he national society and Mrs. Ban
croft Is regent OF SequOia Chapter Only mem
bers OF he organization and their families were
present, and each member wore the badge of
the soeiety-a blue enameled spinning wheel,
crossed with disiaf filled with silver fax and
surrounded by thirteen small stars. The rooms
were beautifully decorated with a prOfusion OF
roses, Yio!ets, carnations, iris, agaDanthus,
bachelor buttons, peach and apple blossoms
and The National colors. all OF which produced
an effect that was artistic and pleasing. The
reception was from until o'clock, and dur
Ing that time conversation ana music were en-
toyed and light refreshments were served. The
society is one that is purely American, as each
member must be lineal descendant OF some
American soldier or sailor who gave bis SER
vices In the cause Of the War OF the Reyolu-
tiOn. The aim OF The society is TO foster pa
triotism among its members and 70 keep alive
the "Spirit OF TO" The members OF SeQuola
Chapter VIII plant the seed of a SequOia gi-
ganiea IN Golden Gate Park next Thursday,
and will celebrate the affair in pleasant man.
ner.
There was a very pretty wedding last Tues
DAY evening IN the little chapel at the Presld o.,
the first wedding that HIS taken place there for
8 long time. 7 he contracting parties were Miss
Lillian Lee, daughter Of Lieutenant-Coionel
James 6. c. Lee, q. S. a.. and Lieutenant
Stephen Crosby Mills, Twelfth Infantry, q. S.
a. AS Colonel Lee has been In the service
since 1862 he mas been stationed a; times in
almost ali quarters Of the United States. His
daughter has always accompanied him since
her birth, and being bright, inlere sting and
handsome girl she has maGe many friends st
the army posts and Eastern ci les, with whom
she is very popular. She is OF the demi-
brunette ype OF beauty, graceful dancer and
an accomplished equesirenne. Lieutenant
Mills was graduated from the military academy
Rt Wesl Point In JDiy 1873, ana is now sta
toned al Fort Suly, Oak. He holds the rank
of first lieutenant ana il Is said Will soon be ap-
pointed captain. H e is brolher-in-law OF Hon.
Clark L. { IT, who was recently United States
Minister o Denmark.
Friends OF the happy couple filled the chapel
10 oveinoWiug anc prior 10 the ceremony they
admired lie decorations. The altar was en-
belliSb, with ST. JOseph's lilies, tie ehancel
rail was ornate with a garnlture OF lovely
roses, and at either side was an attTacUvf
array of Gala lilies. Overhead The national
and legim nta cOlors were gracefully drsped.
II was half-past O'Clock when the wedding
march was played aud The bridal party APP
peaTed. The Two usbers, Lieut., nant Charles
ID. Martin, fourIeenth Infantry, U. S. A. and
Lieutenant L. b. StrOtheT, First Infantry,
U. s. A, headed the cOrtege, followed by the
5%G bridesmads' Hs MSS Emliy fIestop Of
Angeles. hen came the bride leaning upon
The arm of her father. They were met at the
ehancel by the groom and his best man. Lieu
tenant William ". Gaibraith, Fifth Artillery
U. 5. A. The officers were all attiTed In the
attractive tull-dfess uniform OF The service.
The toilets OF the bride and her maids are
Described follows:
Tie bride appeared in an elegant robe of
white DucLesse satin made with long court
train and trimmed with rare pOiB. lace. The
corsaEe was cut decoetr and the sleeves were
quite bOud ut. little VT ath OF white rose
buds encUcled her couture, holding IN place
TIE flowing veil of white silk tuIl.. Her gloves
were OF white undressed kid and she carried a
bouquet OF NiphetOs roses.
Mis-, Emily Preston wore a becoming gown,
the skirt being Of striped pink and blue en-
broidered uZe ana tile waist OF white chiffon
gafnltuled with pink and blue. She carried a
nOls.
Miss Ad-le Wedemeyer appeared in pretty
gown similar 10 design. The waist was Of
white chiffon Win garniture OF pink and yell
low ana The skirt was striped pink aud yel-
Perle du Jaroin roses aud mlgnoue.te.
Nhen me m mbers OF the bridal party had
taken lheif resi- lectlve positions the marriage
ceremony was most lmpressively performed by
Rev. j. D Thompson OF Los Angeles. Then
tbey lett the church and were driven to the
residence OF the BRIDES parents, 27O2 Sacra-
mento street, Where an informal rece pIioD Was
held, 10 which only limited number of inii-
mate friends were Invited
The guests were cordially received by Mrs.
Mills, who wore a handsome robe of black
faile FTanealse with garnilure of point lace
Sne was assisted by her daughter Mrs s w
CogsWeI. whose gown was Of opal hued
MORE antique trimmed with point appit0ue
Roses, lilies, eiperaria and Other attractive
flowers were combined with trailing vines in
making the rooms more than usually attrs c.
tive. The newly welded couple received the
earnest cOngratulai ions OF their friends and
then delicious supper was rved Music and
conversation filled in the remainder OF m
evening very pleasantly. The wedding gifts
were quite Dumei Gus and extremely elegant.
On Wednesday Lieutenant aud Mrs. Mills de-
parted TO maze tour Of Southern California
bul will return here for few days before
going 10 Fort Sully.
Dr. and Mrs. MeNutt and their daughter
MISS McNutt, entertained about eighty OF their
friends last Tuesday evening at their T. ST.
deDce, 1906 California street. Tie particular
feature OF The evening was The presentation of
series OF tableaux representing notable paint
ings. They were cleVerly presented. Alter
ward there was some music aud light refresh
menfs were serY d.
Joseph D. Grant gave dinner to few ladies
University Club aud afterwaTd took his guests
TO The MidHinter Fair, where they alt nGed
the joint concert OF The Vienna Prater and
SOusa bands.
Ex-. resident Benjamin Harrison was the
hoDOred guest last Tuesday evening OF din
ner gwen by Colone John P. jackson, United
States Sub Treasurer. at his residence Oh SUIT
tea street. The decorations were exceedingly
pretty, the predOminatiug color being yellow.
An elaborate menu was served and afier din
ner Colonel Jackson escorted General HarTi-
sOn 10 the receptiO ION at The Union League Club.
The dinner was purely a family affair for the
others who were present, with the exc ptlon
OF MIS-. Mary Harrison q cKee, were all rela-
tlyes Of lhe genial colonel aud comprised Mrs.
JOhu P. jackson. Mir. and Mrs. Charles d.
Jackson. MIR. and Mrs. +. l.. Wooster. Mr. and
Mis-. John Jackson Jr, Mr.. nd Mrs. q. II.
Z. Jackson, Andrew Jackson, S anley Ii. Jack
son, Percy II. Jackson, Miss Lucy May Jack
son and Raymond Jack son.
Winfield 5. Jones gave an enjoyable musicale
last Wednesday evening at bis residence as
farewell compliment TO Mrs. Roger Jones and
Miss Katherine Lee Jones, prior 10 their return
10 their Eastern home Quite a number OF
friends were present, and the evening was
passed most enieyabIy. The ladies' have been
extensively entertained durinQ their visit here