The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-24

Strange. Frank Robinson, Walter Nicholson,
Harry Clarke j. sn Gun + fi ?, shedd'
Fraser, Mrs. V. Mckenzie, Mrs. F. S. Laferty,
Mrs. NJ. L. Reed, Miss R. Luce.
The literary and musical residents of San
Mateo, associated under the title of "The Fort
nightly" held their thirty-third meeting at
the charming residence of J. r. Carrek on
Thursday evening. The programme was pre-
pared by Mrs. and Miss Carrick, and was OF I'M
usual excellence throughout.
Mrs. j. II. Doane exhibited an admirable
technique in her rendering OF sparkling
pianoforte solo of G. B. Mills, founded on
popular melodies. Mrs. George Wallace, in
humorous paper, told how Olympusville
founded a Parthenon wherein 1t considered
and condemned the conduct OF Adam. George
A. Kerten, gave good rendering of Bee
thoven's classic song, "Adelaida." Then fol-
lowed a gracefully written and pathetic tale of
love and self-sacrifice, entitled fGreater Love
Than This the composition of Mrs. James
Otis Lincoln OF San Mateo. This tale was very
nicely read by Miss Grace Lawrence. Miss
the Meadows" one OF Mime: Rive-Kings popu-
lar pianoforte duets Miss NJ. E. Winslow read
devotional poem, Domino quo Vadis," writ
Church of St. Sebastian, near Rome. The
songs, "Auf Wiedersehen" Niebe) and .Dear
Little Maid de Koven), were sung by George
A. Kertell. g. W. Dickie gave some amusing
"reminiscences OF Scottish character in ''The
Thrums" district, showing that ]. NJ Barrie
has not exaggerated the Quaintness of the
people.
Al the close of the programme the president
6. W. Dickie, announced that he was about to
sail on an extended visit to Japan and asked
that some one be appointed in his place. Mrs.
George Wallace was elected president by ac-
clamation. 1t was decided to have the next
meeting at St. Margarets School, and Mrs
Wallace and Mrs. W. H. Paulin were appointed
committee on programme. Among those
present were: Rev. A. L. Brewer, DID,, Rev.
+. V. Jones. Mrs. George Wallace, Mrs. Philip
Wallace, Mr. and Mrs G. w. Dickie. Mr. and
Mrs. d. +. Walker, Mrs. Clements, Miss Man
ming, Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Paulin, Miss Clara
Paulin, Fred Paulin, Mr.. and Mrs. D. W. Don
nelly, Mr.. and Mrs. E. n. Harmon, Mr.. and
Mrs. George A. Kertell Mr.. and Mrs. j. H.
Doane, Miss NJ. E. Winslow, Miss Grace Law
renee, Miss Mabel Lawrence, Mrs. Nice, Mrs.
F. t. Ferree, Cornelius Christ, L. II. Fuller,
Everett Fuller, C. n. Kirkbride, William
Dickie, A. J. Dickie, G. w. Dlckie Jr., James
Dickie, William S. Jack.
Aqua Pura Social Club rendered most en-
Joyable surprise on Friday evening to Mr.. and
Mrs. Jesse Fawcett at their home. The time
was rendered particularly enjoyable by the
several contributions OF the talent present
The event was also made the occasion of pre-
sentation 10 the newly married couple OF a
beautifully decorated dinner set. The follow
ing were present: Miss Dolores Davis, Miss
Isabel Lewis, Miss Julia Benfield, Miss Bertha
Wallace, Misses Hattie and Nellie Krieger, Miss
NJ. C. Jewell, MessIs. Charles Groat George
Bohm, Harry Simard, George Hatcher, Girard
Wills, James Locke, Al Ogg and Mr.. and Mrs
Jesse Fawcett.
Seven Pines Circle No. 8, Ladies of the G. A.
Tuesday evening, February 49, in Social Hail.
Alcazar building. short and in teresting pro-
gramme was rendered and dancing was Kept
up until q late hour. Mrs. Watson had charge
of the refreshments, which added financially
to the entertainment. The hall was tastefully
decorated. The circle has taken a new lease
of life under the new officers. Mrs. NJ. E.
Willis, the new president, very lovely and
dignifed lady, imparts energy and vim to the
circle under her guidance. The circle contem-
plates giving leap-year ball in the near fu-
ture.
A very pleasant surprise party was given to
Miss Emma NJ. Austin on Thursday evening.
February 30, at her home, $50 Zoe street, the
following being present: The Misses Alice and
Nellie Rode, Miss Mabel Ferris, Miss Nellie
Morton, Miss Teresa Rafty, the Misses Edna
and Hazel Nelson, Miss Lolie Beradas, the
Misses Carrie and Eta Austin, the Misses
Mamie and Maggie Casey. Miss Mabel Burge,
Miss Jenette Robinson, Miss Annie Neugard,
Miss Annie Bocarde, Miss Christina Austin
Miss Queenie Mccarthy, Miss Elma Nelson,
Miss Annie Cook, Miss Pearl Parker, Miss Edith
Austin, Miss Flora Austin, Miss Nora Hearney,
Miss Rossi Delaware, Mrs NJ. Wilson, Mrs. NJ.
Parpow, Mrs. V. Wright Mrs. Hillman, Mrs.
Mccormick, Charles Houser, Willie Mcclure,
Albert Beradas, Percy Wright, Albert Collins,
Artie Comber, Frank Alceago, Frank Parnow,
Neddie Austin, Frank Austin, Willie Wilson.
Mrs. l. NJ. Cohn announces the engagement
of her daughter Dora to William Wolff They
will be at home at 1907 Pierce street, Sunday,
March l.