The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1895-02-23
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL,

Mrs. S. J. Dunlap of Auburn is guest
at the Golden Eagle.
Miss Laura Phillips and Chris Schmid
and wife have gone to the Bay for few
days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford NJ. De Moot of
New York are stopping at the Golden
Eagle.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Cluff came I'D
from San Francisco to attend Mrs. Will
lam Beckman's reception last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. 2. Doolan NEE Kase-
Defg) OF san francisco are welcoming a
little daughter at their home in San Fran
cisco, born last Wednesday.
There was pleasant gathering of little
1olks at the residence OF Mr.. and Mrs,
John L. CardWell, at Twelfth and Y
streets, yesterday afternoon from 9 to )
O'Clock, IN honor of the seventh birthday
| anniversary of their daughter Pearl. The
llttle ones had jolly time ID playing
games, ETC., after which they were treated
to choice dinner. Each guest received
| a souvenir III the shape Of a cunning lit
lie nlckel-plated Ratchet, bearing knot
OF red, white and blue ribbon. The
hatchets were intended as reminders of
George Washlngton's cherry tree adven-
ture.
An orange surprise party took place at
the residence of Mrs. L. 3. Littlefeld,
- ~ II oSAOOt Oi1 nlRDl, the sur
prise being to Miss Gertie from her
schoolmates. There were all kinds of
oranges, from the small sour and sweet
blood to the grand navel. Among those
present were the following: Misses Wi
mona Hendricks, Rose Robbins. Bessie
winston, Nellie Hoffman, Alice Hoff-
man, Lille Heirsch, Ada Turner, Mary
OConnor, Ella Podd, Lille Trainer. An
ME Ryan, George Llebs, Addie Klebs.
Alvlnia kurtz, Masters Eddie Medley,
Howard Podd, Johnnie Ewers, Archie
kimball, Claud Ream, Jim O'Connor,
Jerome Sullivan, Eddie Lothhammer
and others.
One of the most delightful receptions
that ever took place in this city was that
given by Mrs. William Beckman last
night at the Golden Eagle Hotel in honor
OF her birthday, which event falls on the
same date as that of "rhe Father OF His
Country" The handsomely frescoed and
luXuriantly furnished hotel parlors. the
corridors and dining-room were utilized
for the occasion and were brilliantly
Illuminated and most tastefully deco
rated with potted plants and flowers The
proprietors of the hotel where Mr., and
Mrs. Beckman have had their home Tor
| many years, very kindly placed the
beautiful hosiery at their disposal
Neale's orchestra occupied room ad-
joining the main parior and discoursed
soft concert music during the evening
| until dancing was begun. The hours OF
the reception were from to II O'Clock.
Mrs. Beckman was assisted in the recep-
ton of her guests by her sister, Mrs.
j. j. keegan of San Francisco, Mrs.
A. l.. Hart, Mrs. E. 2. Colgan and Mrs.
William Clutf OF San Francisco. The
guests were received in the main hall
way and escorted to the reception rooms.
There were nearly three hundred guests
present. and while the dancing was in
progress those who did not participate in
that pastime promenaded through the
commodious Railways or occupied the
apartments of MIR. and Mrs. Beckman.
The supper was served in the dining
room. which was beautifully decorated.
The tables were made doubly attractive
by flowers and pretty designs in smilax,
while the supper itself was a superb
affair. The hostess saw that the comfort
of the male guests was not overlooked,
by providing smoking-room for their
convenience. There were also cardrooms,
where guests whiled away many pleas
ant moments. Mrs. Beckman received
many compliments on the completeness
OF the arrangements and the delightful
| success of her reception.