The San Francisco call., 1896-05-30
Boardman. second son of Mr.. and Mrs. George

Boardman second son of Mr.. and Mrs. George
c. Boardman.
While the engagement was not altogether
unexpected, the early announcement came
somewhat in the nature of a surprise to the
numerous friends of the popular young couple.
1t is a love match pure and simple-a fact
which renders 1t all the more interesting
Miss Mercado has long deserved the favor of
popular belle. Charming and unaffected,
she has endeared herself to all who have been
so fortunate either to meet her socially or on
her many errands of mercy, prompted by her
generous qualities both of mind and heart.
She is a native daughter and received her
education in the public schools OF this, her
native City.
In appearance Miss Mercado is a tall,
graceful demi-blonde, with that ire
sistible charm our Parisian brethren
describe "chic" She Is talented
and accomplished, excelling especially in
drawing and painting. She made her debut in
society some four seasons ago at the home of
her aunt, Mrs. Salisbury. During that lady S
absence Miss Mercado is at present making her
home with her cousin, Mrs. Sanchez, at the
corner of Sutter and Pierce streets.
Mr.. Boardman, the fortunate young
mRn, is popular favorite in social and
commercial circles as well. He is connected
with the firm of Shainwald & Buckbee, oc-
cupying the responsible position of cashier.
No arrangements have as yet been made for
the wedding which will probably be cele-
brated early in the winter
Mr.. and Mrs. J. OBJ. Gum will give tug
party this afternoon on board the Fearless, in
honor OF the twenty-tirst birthday anniversary
OF their son.
On Thursday last Mrs. Joseph Austin gave an
elaborate luncheon. complimentary to Mrs.
Thomas Keane- The table was handsomely
decorated with La France roses, and as far as
was possible all the table accessories were in
tones OF pink. Covers were laid for fourteen.
The Misses Morrison OF San Jose gave
charming dinner party last Saturday evening
at their home, corner First and Julian streets,
in honor OF Judge w. B. Gilbert of the Court OF
Appeals. The guests were Judge Gilbert, Mrs.
Ricketts, of Washington, d. C., Miss Belinger,
daughter of Judge 9. B. Belinger OF Portland,
Or, James D. Phelan. Colonel Moorhead, Judge
Houghton, ]. w. Findley, L. G. Nesmith, II. B,
Alvofd and others.
odd Fellows Hail was comfortably filled by
a fashionable audience last evening, assem-
bled for the seventh monthly entertainment
given by the Odd Fellows Literary and Social
Committee. The programme, a happy ming
ling OF musical and literary selections, was one
of unusual interest and WAS enthusiastically
encored. Dancing concluded the evenings
entertainment The programme of the even
ing was as follows:
Overture, bohemian Girl" (by request) (Balfe).
YANKEES orchestra; barytone solo, "Anchoreuf
(Watson). II. Parsons; piano solos, ta) Berceuse
(Chopin), lD) Liebeslied tLszD, (c) 'sCampanei-
soprano solo (a) aFreneh serenade7 (sawyerl. 10,
''Twas April" (Elhelbert Neyin). Miss Carrie A
BerlnSi comic songs Selecteu, Dr. Ia Nat0an; reCt
tation, William Ii. Barnes mezzo- soprano solo,
selected Miss Evelyn Cahill; piano solos, (a) Fu-
neral march, (b) Invitation TO the dance (Weber
Tausig), Hugo Mansfield; clarionet solo, Via
TraviaIa" CVerdD, III. Ritzau, with orchestra ac-
compartment
J. T. Fugazi will give reception and BAN
uuet at Martinellis this evening to celebrate
the thirty-slxth anniversary of his arrival in
this City.
z. NJ. Navarrete, business manager of the
Spanish paper Ell Comercio de San Francisco,
is confined to his room by severe illness.
Miss Frances Crowley of 1442 Valencia street
has left for visit to her friend, Miss Hutchin.
son, of Susun.
Mrs. H. Norris formerly of 40 South Park, is
visiting Mrs S. Hirsch in Virginia City.