The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-24

Mrs John Ward of Sacramento gave one of
the most elaborate teas OF the season on
Wednesday afternoon, at the home OF Mrs. A.
R. Baldwin, on Washington street. Mrs. Ward
was assisted by Mrs. c. A. Clarke Of Sacramento
and Mrs. Baldwin.
Mrs. and Miss Wethered gave reception last
Thursday at their home, 2l09 Pacific avenue.
About 800 Of their friends were present. The
decorations and refreshments were of the
daintiest kind and music predOminated dur
ing the festivities. The ladies were assisted in
receiving by Mrs. Edward Selfridge Mrs. Frank
Selfridge, Mrs. R. P SchWerin, Mrs. Ellicott,
Mrs. Martinez and several young ladies. Mrs
Wethered was dressed in her gown OF black
silk and jet, and Miss Wethered in vido rose
The guests OF Miss Alice Owen, at a luncheon
at the University Club on Thursday, were
Mrs. Harry Hinckley, Mrs. Henry J. Croker,
Mrs Frederick Green Mrs II IL A Miller
Mrs. Louis +. Monteagle, Mrs. Philip K. BOWles,
Mrs. George W. McNear Jr., Mrs. William F.
Bowers. Mrs. J. B. Wright, Mrs Robert Knight,
Mrs. Robert Douglas Fry, Mrs. Wakefield Baker,
Mrs. Frederick P. Howard, Mrs. \. A Pennoyer,
Miss Haight, Miss Ives, Miss Pope, Miss Dun
ham, Miss Marie VOORHEES,, Miss Fannie Croker,
Miss Buckbee Miss Whitney Miss Goodall
Miss Mamie HOlbrOOk. Miss Clara Taylor, Miss
Jennie Blair, Miss Minnie Houghton, Miss
Kenna, Miss Ethel Smith, Miss O'Connor, Miss
Nellie Hillyer, Miss Anita Whitney, Miss Jessie
Coleman, Miss Mackenzie, Miss Sparks, Miss
Wright and Miss Emma Butler.
Mrs. Gordon Blanding entertained large
number OF her friends recently by giving tea
at her residence, 1900 Franklin street, from 5
until o'clock She was assisted in receiving
by: Mrs. Z. B. Coleman, Mrs. Walter McGsvin,
Mrs. Charles Page, Mrs. George NJ. Pinckard,
Mrs. George A. Pope Mrs. James a. Robinson,
Mrs William S. Tevls, Miss Banding, Miss Bes-
sic Bowie, Miss Evelyn Carolan Miss Sara Col
lier, Miss Aileen GOad, Miss Emelie Hager, Miss
Lille Lawlor, Miss Sallie Maynard, Miss Alice
McCutchen, Miss MeNutt, Miss Ethel Temp
kins and Miss Daisy Van Ness.
The members of the Vaudeville Club gave
their first entertainment OF this season last
Thursday evening at the residence OF Mr.. and
- Mrs. Henry Z. Scott, corner OF Clay and Laguna
streets There were about $50 members and
guests present, who enjoyed the programme
greatly \ Bohemian supper was one OF the
features OF the affair and there were number
Of dances.
Mr. and Mrs John F Merrill gave reception
last Monday evening at their residence, corner
of Van Ness avenue and Washington street, in
honor OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Frances Sawyer
nee SeyeTance), who were married recently in
Mrs. William S Wood and Miss Eleanor Wood
were the hOstesses at matinee tea on Thurs
day, at their home 1920 Clay street. They
were assisted in receiving by Mrs. John +.
Boyd, Mrs John Hunt, Mrs II. VI. a. Miller,
Mrs. Joseph McKenna, Mrs. Webster Jones,
Mrs. Horace L. Hill, Mrs. Homer ;. King, Mrs.
L. c. WoolwOrth, Mrs. Watt, Mrs. Chauncey X.
Winslow Mrs. Mott Mrs George j. Bucknall
Mrs. Richard Rising, Mrs. NJ. =. Kellogg, Mrs
Robert Douglas Fry, Miss Spiers, Miss Ethel
Lincoln, Miss Schneely, Miss Breeze, Miss era
ham, Miss WoOlworth, Miss Ives, Miss Ella Nor
gan, Miss Norwood, the Misses Hamilton, Miss
julia Croker and the Misses Schussler.
The ball opened with minuet danced on the
stage. The gowns Of the dancers, Miss Still
man, Miss Deane, Miss Craven, Miss Greenlee1
and Miss CARRIER, were especially attractive.
Miss Stillman's gown consisted OF bodice and
overdTess OF gray brocade, which harmonized
with a basque OF rich crimson.
Miss Deane's dress was dainty enough for a
Dresden sheperdess. 1t was in soft shades o.
blue and pink. The long-waisted basque was
laced down the front and adorned with deli
cate embroidery.
Miss Craven was dressed in white lavender.
Miss Greenleaf was in rich white silk.
Miss CARRIER wore a chic costume or white
silk.
Among the participants were many from SaI
Francisco, and none were more attractive thar
Miss Julia Croker and Miss GibbOn.