The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-14

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tertanmeut and unusual opportunities TO The
charming bud and The more experienced mem
berS Of the local swell set The first week OF
1895 was crowned with feasting. miTth and
music to such an extent in fact that Lne past
seven days have, in measure, been deyo'ed TO
the enjoyment of the lighter and less eXactlng
forms Of entertain m ent 10 be found on the so
ciaI calendar. IL cannot properly be called
week of resting, inasmuch as afternoon teas
and private receptions have been numerous
enough TO I'LL in every available hour out of the
available tweuty-fOur Of each succeeding DAY.
And then there was the opera, with the box
parties and delightful suDDers later on, TO en-
gage the attention of The musc-loYing men,
bers of society.
The larger events. usually so numerous at
this festive season Of the year, have been rather
scarce up to the present time. The charity pail
of the Cotlion Club for the benefit OF the Chill
dren'S Hospital on Monday evening was
charming event in many respects. In the first
place the attendance was more thar satiSfac-
tory, taking lnto consideration the lnelemency
OF the weather, and as a Junction II certainly
came up the standard set by similar events IN
The past. Some OF the gowns were donned for
the first time, and were in consequence an at
traction IN themselves; he decorations were
artistic, and, as a result OF the whole, sweet
charity was assisted materially by society'S
efforts.
1t is at this season of the year that Cupid
enters industriously upon his pleasurabe task
Of winning hearts. AS the result OF his labOrs
up to date. The days Intervening between the
present and ASH Wednesday Will be productive
Of many charming weddings in fashionable
circles. Many have already been announced,
but there are still quite large plumber not yet
placed upon the calendar The engagement OF
The charming Miss Alice Hobart 10 Mr.. Win
thrOp (. Lester of Santa Barbara was a de
cded surprise TO society. The young lady is
one OF the best aud most faVOrably known
members OF the younger SET and Is certainly
prize IN the matrimonial lottery The hand
some home of herself ana sister. Miss Ella
Hobart, on the corner Of Van Ness avenue and
Jackson streets, has been the scene OF many
an enjoyable gathering given under their aus
pieces, and the wedding. which Will probably
occur after Easter, VIII doubtless be an event
IN society.
Aside from the Charity ball Monday was not
productive OF many events in tile social world
aside from theater parties at the Baldwin.
Mrs. Hager had a pleasant party consisting Of
Miss Emile Hager, William S. McMurtry and
Charles Il Mcintosh. Another party, enter
tanned by Samuel Knight. consisted OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Paul JarhOe, Miss Ida Irwin, Miss Lama
McKlDstry, Miss Mamie HOlbroOk, f. NJ.
Greenway and Henry NJ. HOlbrOok Alter the
performance supper was enjoyed at the Uni
Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. McCutchen gave a party
to several friends OF their daughter, Miss
Alice Ames. Miss Cora SmedberG. Miss Daisy
Van Ness, Miss Mary Eyre, Miss Collier, Miss
Sara Collier Miss Isabel Mchenna. Miss
Mamie Thomas. VIII r. Heath, a. j. Dibblee,
Henry Poett. Frank Van Ness DR.. Harry L.
Teyis, Arthur H. Small Edward b. Sheldon,
Allen ST. j. Bowie and T. Allen.
Those royal entertainers, MIR. and Mrs.
Henry j. Croker, entertained a number of
their friends on Tuesday evening at their resi-
denoe on Washington street The event was a
decided novelty in tue line of entertainment.
Instead of devOting the evening 10 converse
lion, delightful as il would doubtless have
been, the guests were amused and myStited by
the fears OF Professor Moeller the spiritual
istic medium. He told their fortunes. COM
munlcaied with tie spirit world and otherwise
absorbed their attention until supper was
announced The Crockers certainly possess a
happy knack of devlSing novelties for the
entertainment OF their friends.
The guests of the Hotel Oliver gave an
enjoyable musicale and hop on Tuesday even
Ing. The reception and dining rooms were
faStefuly decorated with flowers and ever
greens. and the guests spent the evening
pleasantly in dancing a dainty supper was
served at II O'Clock.
very pretty luncheon party was given on
Wednesday evening by Mrs. Louis f. Mont
eagle AT her residence. 1880 jackson street.
The affair was arranged as a compliment 10
Miss Hetshu aud Miss Alice Heitshu OF Port
be in attendance at the wedding OF Miss
CIarisse Sheldon and Cutter PdIge, which is
set for next month. Tie decorations of the
handsome residence We're OF green and white
and formed q very pleasing effect. The
luncheon was enjoyed by the following guests:
Mrs, Louis +. Monteagle Miss Heltshu, Miss
Alice Heltshu, Miss Ella Morgan. Miss Julia
Croker, MISS Emma Butler. Miss Helen
Smith. Miss Cora Smedberg Miss Spiers, Miss
Katherine Mitchler AlisS Jennie Blair and
Miss Clarisse Sheldon.
On Wednesday last Mrs. Chauncey r. WINS
low gave an enjoyable lunch party at her resi-
dence, 1901 Van Ness avenue. The table was
beautifully decorated, and covers were laid for
sixteen. The guests were: Mrs. Henry j.
Croker. Mrs. Horace l.. Hill, Mrs. Robert OK.
naTd, Mrs. j. DOwney Harvey, Mrs James w
KeeGey. Mrs. II. NJ. A. Miller, Mrs. theodore
Payne, Mrs. John ID. Spreckes, Mrs. William
5. JeVis, Mrs. Russell j. Wilson, Mrs. j. ID.
Whitney. Mrs. Clinton E. WOrden, Mrs. Fred
erick II. Lefavor, Mrs. Henry I. Scott and
Mrs. J. r. X. Nuttall
One of the most enjoyable luncheOus OF
Wednesday was given BY Tbe Misses ScnussIer
TO a number of their young lady friends. Pink
carnations and madenhalr ferns served to
beautliy The apartments, ana the menu was
elaborate and tasteful, The guests were: Miss
Alice HOBART, Miss Ella Hobart, Misses
Hooper, Misses Carolan, Miss Bertha Smith,
Miss Ethel Lincoln, Miss Florence Mills, Miss
Helen WoOlwOrth, Miss Eleanor Woods, Miss
Mamie Burling, Miss Alice Scott, Miss Breeze
aud Miss Carrie Taylor.
The Schwabacher reception on Wednesday
evening was brilliant affair, an account of
which appeared 10 the local columns. Every
arrangement was made for the pleasure and
comfort of tne guests. and as a result the even
ing was most enjoyably spent.
large number OF young people were enter
tanned by Miss Clarisse Sheldon on Thursday
last at matinee tea gwen in honor OF the
Misses Heitschu Of Portland, Or, The affair
took place al the handsome residence OF Miss
Shedon's aunt, Mrs. Hlppolyte Dutard. 1920
Jackson street. he hours from 4 until 6
o'clock were pleasantly passed In conversation.
1nIeTspersed with musical selections and light
refreshments. 10 addition 10 the Misses
HeitSchu the charming young hostess WAS
assisted in receiving by Mrs. Louis MOnteagle
Miss Gertrude Church, Miss Matte Knowles of
Oakland. Miss Emma Butler. Miss Maud Ma
gee, Mss Mamie Thomas. Miss Julia Croker
and Miss Florence Davis.
General w. II. Dimond gave an elaborate
diuner party on Thursday evening at his resi-
dencr. 1924 Washington street The affair
was complimentary 10 BrigadieT-General For
syth. TIE decorations We're tasteful and the
menu elaborate. The guests present were:
Mrs. Russell j. Wilson, Mr.. ana Mrs. j. B.