The morning call., 1895-01-21

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AT the present season of the year the doings
of society to a large degree are guided by the
weather. Considering that Jupiter Pluvlus
during the past seven days has saturated most
thoroughly everything out Of doors and without
cover, it is only reasonable to suppose that the
comparative quiet which has prevailed IN
society circles during that time was due mainly
to dampened ardor. While the storm RACES
without the home circle finds entertainment
and amusement enough in the comfortable
drawing room, glowing with the ruddy light OF
open freplaces and the soft radiance OF shaded
lamps that mellow light so conducive to pleas
ant intercourse and so becoming to handsome
men and women. 1t is not strange, therefore,
that society has preferred to remain indoors
that is to say, within the family circle-rather
than seek enjoyment among the swell set
whose entertainments during the holidays,
have been as numerous as they have been COM
plete and enjoyable. AS a matter OF fact So
ciety has taken advantage of the prevailing
storm to enjoy much-needed respite from the
pleasurable duties of the past three weeks, and
receptions, afternoon teas, and entertainments
of a more elaborate character, have been fewer
than at any time since the opening OF the
social season.
But inasmuch as Ash Wednesday with its
succeeding forty days of fasting, penance and
corresponding social gloom is still months dis
tant one weeks relaxation will certainly not
be seriously grieved over by the local society
set more especially so as the social calendar
during the remainder of the month and from
that time until the Lenten season is crowded
with important functions. In the first place
the coming week viii afford another oppor-
tunity to enjoy a cotillon under the auspices
OF the Friday Night Club This viii be the last
German of the seas on and the fourth gathering
of this favorite organization and will doubtless
prove one of the most enjoyable local events OF
the year Then there will be the reception of
the Monday Night Club and two
more church weddings of more or
less Importance. Inasmuch as the date
of the inaugural ball at Sacramento
has been set tor Monday evening next, the 2Sth
inst, the present week will, aside from the
affairs mentioned, be devoted largely to prepa-
ration for the suspicious State event of each
four years. 1t is at the inaugural ball that So
ciety from all portions Of the State has an OPP
portunity to meet in one large gathering and
enjoy the friendships and acquaintances which
have been formed from time TO time in drawing
and private bathrooms From indications the
affair of next Monday evening viii be one OF
the most brilliant in the annals of California.
The interior cities, as rule, are always largely
represented, and in local society circles the
local committee reports quite stir OF prepare
ton for the big event San Francisco, Of course,
will strive to present the fashion-plate 10 the
gaze of the assemblage, and in consequence
toilettes will doubtless be numerous.
Monday, as a rule, is regarded as "blue Mon
day. in society, and correctly so, inasmuch as
teas, receptions and 'at homes do not COM
mence till later in the week. Last Monday
was no exception to the rule, the only event
worthy of note being the tea given by Mrs. II.
NJ A. Miller in her apartments at the Hotel
Baltimore. The affair was arranged in honor
of Miss Ella Morgan and was in all respects
highly enjoyable The rooms were tastefully
decorated with choice cut flowers, and string
orchestra discoursed sweet music, while the
many guests OF the charming hostess partook
of light refreshments and INDUCED in pleasing
conversation ASIDE from the Miller yea mere
were number OF theater parties at the Bald
win to witness the performance OF the TaYary
Opera Company.
On Tuesday evening Mrs. Saltz entertained
about twenty guests at dinner at her elegant
home on Broadway. During the dinner an
orchestra furnished choice music, after which
the guests enjoyed several hours in converse
ton in the main parlors.
The residence of Mrs. Bourne presented gay
and brilliant scene on Tuesday afternoon,
when the hostess entertained number of mar
ried ladies at a tea. The rooms were hand
somely decorated, and the hours from until
O'Clock were devoted to conversational inter-
course and the enjoyment of sweet music.
At the Baldwin on Tuesday evening, Mr.. and
Mrs. II. Schussler and their daughter Miss
Sehussler, gave theater party, which was fol-
lowed by a dainty supper at the Schussler resi-
dence, 1908 Van Ness avenue.
Miss Mamie L. Thomas gave theater party
at the California on Wednesday, compliment
tary to Miss Josephine Vaides of New Orleans
After the performance a supper was enjoyed by
the guests. The party was made up OF Miss
Leonie Wright, Miss Louise Edwards, Miss
George Edwards Mr.. Bradford, Mr. Edward
Taylor and Mr. NJ F. Taylor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Montgomery Cooley gave a din
ner on Wednesday evening at their residence,
1918 Sacramento street, complimentary to Rev.
H. w. Haweis OF London. The guests were
Cooley and Mr.. Philip /. Cooley.
Mr.. Louis B. Parrott entertained eleven
friends at dinner on Wednesday evening at his
home on Franklin street.
Mrs. J. Stern gave a matinee tea on Wednes-
day afternoon at her residence, on the corner
of Leayenworth and Post streets. The hostess
was assisted in receiving by her sister-in-law,
Mrs. Sigmund Stern.
Mrs. E. L. Eyre gave a tea Wednesday after
noou to Miss Harris and Miss Rathbone of Al
bany, n. Y.
Mrs. Frank Sullivan entertained number of
ladies at luncheon on Wednesday at her resi-
dence on Van Ness avenue.
On Thursday afternoon Mrs. McKenna and
Miss Belle McKenna entertained a number of
their friends at an informal tea at their resi-
dence on Franklin street, near Broadway. The
parlors were handsomely decorated with flow
ers, aud several hours were very enjoyably
spent.
The Misses Heitshu or Portland have been
the recipients of many Attentions since their
arrival in town, and on Thursday they were
entertained at luncheon al the University
Club by the Misses Mae and Claire Tucker.
The affair was highly enjoyable in every par
ticular.
Mr. and Mrs, A. Chesebrough entertained a
number of friends at dinner on Thursday
evening at their handsome home The table
was beautifully decorated, and the menu was
excellent.
lon Club attended the Grand Opera-house on
Thursday evening, after which supper was
enjoyed at the Palace Hotel The party con-
sisted of Dr. and Mrs. Il. B. Soltan, Mr.. and
Mrs Jason Nash, Mr.. and Mrs. Gabriel Berger,
Mr. and Mrs. August Drayeur, w. II. Cham
bliss, Miss Hammond of England, DR.. J. F.
Twist, J. Schucking, Count A. Z. Van Emden,
A. E. Kaleser, J. Keenan,, Walter Tobln, Miss
Duffy, Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Jackson, DR.. Beau
tard and c. T.. Ryland Jr.
Herbert Horace Miller entertained a number
of friends on Thursday evening at the resi-
dence of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert NIL,
Tor street Oakland. Novel