The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-07


Society has seldom if ever known a happier
or merrier week than that during which il has
beeu called upon 10 perform the double duty OF
bidding adieu to the old year and extending
true California welcome TO the new. Old
Father Time has bOwled down TO US In this
winter OF 1894 many an inviting feast of good
cheer, mirth and iolliy, but the past week has
been one OF e1cep ional activity In the realms
OF gay reveny. Eighteen-nmety-four made his
exit gracefully, bowling smiIinGly, eating and
dancing and accepting The inevitable with
grace becoming veteran.
Good bye, Ola Year, We may not meet in
crowded hall, where birth and beauty gather,
but we viii oft count DER and DER the beads
with you in memory; aud the New Year will
quickly grow up IN your sImilitude."
The past twelve months have been rife with
disaster and financial depression, but after all,
al midnight OF Monday last the old year faded
into The gloom, while all around were heard
sounds of rejoicing. feasting and good cheer.
Hardly had day dswned on New Years morn,
before san Francisco commenced its gay
routine for the season OF 1895. The pretty old
custom of excepting open house" was neglected
10 a sad degree but not of course without good
reason. The custom did not die a natural
death, as many are wont to proclaim. II was
too firmly rooted IN the hearts OF society Tor
that. But, in tTu,h ii was banished from e3-
istence by abuse of hospitality aud Will In all
probability never again be revived during the
lifetime OF those who were wont 10 regal IL as
a sacred duly. Many forms Of entertainment
bdYeN2ken It's plac' however, aud from them
all, one or more OF particular merit pave Deeu
sci cted by The local swell sci. During tne
week, private dinners, afternoon feceptlOus
and informal evening gatherings nave been the
rage 10 say the least. OF course tile second
cOtillOn OF The Friday Night Club was prOmi-
dofr,r 1df
lion this there were TWO or three weddings
OF importance.
Already the joyons laugh of the new year
rings out on the dampened air and the gay
jewellers welcome him with timbrel and with
song, with dance and fete. The present week
promises well. The Charity ball of she COtillon
CLUB at the Palace this evening Will be fitting
START ana will in all probability be the most
auspIciOuS gathering of society, both in point
of numbers aud general distinguishing features.
Then there is the opera, for which society has
been hankering since last the Grand Opera
house was made to resOund with the notes OF
the Queen of Song" In addition to these
there are afternoon teas, Informal hons, theaJer
parties and receptions enough 10 I'LL In every
available hour OF the debutante's busy day.
The event of Monday was the wedding of
Miss Hilda Wandesforde Macdonald, daughter
of Colonel and Mrs. William Macdonald and
Duke FarnswoTth Baxter al the Macdonald
residence on Scott street. Owing to the
prominence of the contracting parties the event
was one of unusual Importance in society
circles A full account OF the pretty affair was
published in the local columns on the morning
following.
While this nuptal knot was being tied Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph D Iobln were enter aiming
pleasant party al dinner IN their new home,
1908 Broadway. The charming Miss Beatrice
TObin, sister OF the host, was the guest OF
honor, and about h-r were sealed many OF her
were hung on every side and thu menu was par
tIcularly elaborate. After dinner the entire
parry attended the hop given by the Monday
evening dancing class al LUnts Hall.
Those present at tn dinner we're: Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph 5. TObIu, Miss Beatrice To0ln,
Miss Ida irwin Of Chicago, Miss Celia TObin.
Ella Hobart, Miss Florence Mills Miss Lizzie
Carroll Miss Daisy Van Ness Clement TODID.
Frank L. owen, Lieutenant Mckenna, U. s. A.,
Samuel Knight, William Il. Taylor JI., ROber
1. Coleman, K. NJ. Duperu and Addison
Miner.
Tn affair OF the Monday Evening Glass
mentioned was really one OF the most enjoy
able ever given under its auspices. The decor
atoms were neat and attractive and the attend
ance was much larger than USUAL In order to
welcome The arrival Of the new year the dance
was prolonged until past midnight and dainty
supper was served before the hour of separal-
Ing arrived.
4 delightful party was given on new years
eve by Mrs. ), DOwney Harvey at her residence
on Franklin street. In the early part OF the
the guests, and much interest was manifested
IN the efforts OF the young society amateurs
who participated.
Mrs. George G. Boardman entertained sew
eral friends 90 Monday evening al her resi-
dence, 1850 Franklin street. Alter several ex-
citing games al cards delicious supper was
part Ken OF just as The old year was making
way for the new.
The first day Of the new year was marked by
a number of delightful parties OF almost every
party given by Mr.. and Mrs. John Il. Jewett al
their residence 931 Bush street. on New Years
night. Although an Informal gathering the
rooms were very prettilY decorated with ever
greens and cut flowers. The evening was passed
in singing ana cODyeTsng and at Il o. cock SUD.
per was served at teie-a-tete tables. Speeches
were made by General Hammond, Mr. w H
Mills, MIR. William Greer Harrison and Dr.
ChismOTe.
The guests were: Mrs Corning. Mira. AL
Miss Harrison, Miss CbiSmore. Misses With
row, Misses hughes, DR.. II. r. Hawels. Good
win Wilson, General r. P. Hammond. Dr.
George Chismore, irving Mills, Mr.. Greer, vii.
liam Aldrich, L. Leonard Woods, Harry Gray,
DR.. Mcconnell, Z. Burke Holiday, Mr.. Harris
L. l. Messersmith, Mr.. and MIS-. S. w. H0Ila-
day, Cneval1er ana Nine. de hOntSki, Mr.. and
Mrs. William ii. Mills. Mr.. and Mrs. William
GIeer Harrison. Mr.. aUd Mrs. Homer S. King
Mr.. and Mrs. Housewife Wildman, Mr.. aud
Mrs. j. NJ. Goewey, Mrs. ThorDburgh, Mrs.
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Hecht gave a dinner
party on Tuesday afternoon at their handsome
home. The decorations we're handsome and
Inc menu Elaborate. The guests were: Rev.
H. r. Haweis rector of 81. James Church.
London; Rev. w. b. Wakefield and Miss W AXE.
field Of san Jose. and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas II.
Buckingham of buckingham Park, Lake
County.
Rev. H. r. Haweis. the eminent English
author. who is visiting IN this city, was the
guest OF Cneyalier ana Madame Antoine de
kOutskI al Il dinner and reception given at their
Geafy-Strett residence ON New Years day.
The large front parl0rs adjoining the dining
rooms were eXQuisitely decorated in honor Of
the occasion with cut flowers and Christmas
DeTt \.
The invited guests were limited TO few of
tile hosts IN imale friends. After dinner the
party repaired to the PAL Tors. and The afternoon
was passed in pleasant conversation and music.
mrs. Thomas Breeze and Tie Misses Breeze
gave a very pleasant tea on Tuesday afternoon
from 10 z oiclOek. The SEASONS buds were
present IN goodly plumbers and the house was
very DTetllIy decked with cut flowers. string
orchestra furnished lpe music, and refresh
mems wrie SCI we'd by beyy of de6utantes.
L lie guesIs of the Hotel RicbelleU enJoyed
oduce tuesday evening, which was participated
y by about twp hundred guests.
MISS Johiiston aud Ruben Hale were married
~ San Jose on tile afternoon OF Tuesday, aud
an tnr evening the CatlliOH Club gave party
al the Hotel Vendome. Those In tile first set
were Clarence Urmy and Miss Bessie Porter.