The San Francisco call., 1896-02-17
Miss Catherwood Completes Her
Series of Sunday High
Teas.
MERCANTILE AUXILIARY TEA.
Boss Luncheon and Graham Tea To-.
Day-An Oakland Musicale-Ker-
rison Surprise.

Licl VI A4Sh SSS1S NAs
her residence, corner OF Sutter and Cough
streets, last evening.
These entertainments have all proved
most delightful and the music at each
function was made special feature. The
guests at each tea were limited to about
twenty and charming informality, which
made the entertainments all the more en-
ioyable, prevailed.
The delightful way in which Miss Cath
erwood has entertained her friends, the
rare tact she displayed in asking congenial
people and the excellent amusement she
provided for them, has stamped her as one
of the few successful girl hostesses San
Francisco can boast and be proud of.
1t was charming affair, the tea given
by the ladies of the Mercantile Auxiliary,
Saturday afternoon in the reception rooms
OF the library building.
Fragrant blossoms and delicate ferns,
artistically arranged, made the hall look
bright and homelike. The ladies had pre-
pared delightful programme on which
were found such well-known names as
Uncle George Bromley, Baroness Won
Meyernick, Mrs. Edgerton, Mise Ida Cohen,
Miss Grace Davis, Miss Maud Fay, Miss
Caroline Herrin and Miss Celia Decker.
The following ladies acted as a reception
committee: Mrs. Lowell White, Mrs. Ed
ward May. Mrs. l. Burns, Miss T. Semple,
Mrs. Frank Symmes, Mrs. Fanny Lent,
Miss Charlotte Thompson, Mrs. E. Pro-
bert, Mrs. Mary Prag, Mrs. J. 7. Dare,
Miss Sarah D. Hanlon, Mrs. Frank Sum-
ner, Mrs. S. c. Bigelow, Miss Moran, Mrs.
H. Swan, Mrs. Thurlow McMullin Miss
Bigelow, Mrs. w. F. Herrin, Mrs. Demas
c. Baker. Mrs. II. Gibbons, Miss A. ]. Car
ter and Miss Mariar ]. Shook.
The Misses Graham Will give tea at the
Preside to-day, complimentary to the
Misses Ethel and Bee Hooper
Miss Helen Boss will give a luncheon to
twenty young ladies', at the University
Club, to-day.
There are TO be two fashionable teas
across the bay tomorrow. Mrs. Wheaton
land, and Miss Hurd of Berkeley will be
the hostess at similar large affair.
Miss Frances Curry entertained several
OF her friends last Wednesday evening by
giving card party in honor of Miss Bliss
of Carson City, New, at her residence on
Laguna street. The game PLAYED was pro-
gressive euchre, and SIX handsome prizes
were awarded. The successful contestants
were: First prizes, Miss Emma Butler
and George B. de Long; second prizes,
Miss Toby and George Cameron; consola-
ton prizes Miss Fanny Crocker and Dan
forth Boardman. Among Miss Curry's
guests were:
Miss Bliss, Miss Ella Morgan. Miss Gra-
ham. Miss Lizzie Carroll, Miss Mamie
Thomas, Miss Bernie Drown, Miss Burton,
Miss Harrington, Miss Sara Collier, Miss
Buckbee, Miss Clementina Kip, Miss Mary
Kip, Miss Emma Butler, Miss Toby Miss
Fanny Crocker, Lieutenant T. G. Carson,
u. S. A, Lieutenant S. Mop. Rutherford,
U. S. A., Lieutenant w. G.. Ham, U. S. A,
Chauncey Boardman, Danforth Board
man. Samuel Buckbee, Mr.. McAfee, Irving
Lundborg, George B. de Long and George
Cameron.
Mrs. Evan J. Coleman gave a six-handed
euchre party last Thursday afternoon ct
her residence, 1450 Sacramento street, in
honor of Mrs. J. Kruttschnltt. Mr. krutt-
schnitts uncle. Hon. judah p. Benjamin
and Mrs. Coleman's father, DR.. ". NJ.
Gwin, were fellow mem bers of the United
States Senate in -bellum days and
very warm friends. The party was greatly
enjoyed. Handsome prizes were won and
delicious refreshments were served. Those
present were:
Mrs. Evan J. Coleman, Mrs. j. Krutt-
schnitt, Mrs. LLOYD Tevis. Mrs. J. C.
othy Hopkins, Mrs. R. c. Foute, Mrs.
George c. Boardman, Mrs w. P. Harrng-
ton, Mrs. Morton Cheesman, Mrs. w. 4.
Smedberg, Mrs. J. V. D. Middleton, Mrs.
Thompson, Mrs. McAfee, Mrs. Rounse-
velle Wildman, Mrs. Bell, Mrs. Harold
Sewall, Mrs. Hopkins, Mrs. Lucy Otis,
Mrs. Sawyer Mrs. w. NJ. Gwin Jr., Mrs.
Montgomery Curry, Miss Carrie Gwin and
Miss Sally Maynard.
The first vocal rehearsal of l.. Gre paux's
pupils was held last Thursday in his new
studio, Y. NJ. G. A. building. The selec-
tions rendered were as follows: Aria from
'Pre-aux-Clercs'' IF. Herold), by Miss T.
Mergenthaler; "Ici-bas" &C. L. Hess) by
B. Weyl; "Armorer Song" (R. de Koven)
by MIR. Amedee Joullin, and the duet from
the Magic Flute" (Mozart), by Miss T.
Mergenthaler and B. Weyl.
On Wednesday evening, the 18th inst,
a birthday surprise party was rendered
Police Officer r. j. Kerrison by his wife
and friends at Eureka Valley Hall, which
was deliberately decorated for the occasion.
Festoons OF pale pink, delicate green and
straw yellow bunting were hung around
the walls and decorated each window
opening. From the ceiling were sus-
pended forty brass cages, each containing
a canary. Long streamers of bunting
swayed gently in the air and stretched
with graceful curves from the center of the
ceiling to the walls. Fresh cut flowers
were plentiful and bouquets of roses were
much favored.
Dancing was INDUCED in until i1:3O
O'Clock, at which time supper was an
nounced. and all repaired to the spacious
dining parlor. A large armchair decorated
with stars and stripes, ferns and smilax
was placed at the head of the table for Mr..
Kerrison. After supper dancing was re-
sumed and continued until an early hour.
Au enjoyable surprise party was ten
dered to Miss Kittie Morrison last Monday
evening at her home on Howard street.
The affair was managed by her numerous
friends, and the evening was spent in sing
lng, dancing, games and conversation
until an early hour of the morning. when
an elaborate repast was served. Among
those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Morrison,
Miss Kittie Kerny, Miss Agnes MeKenna,
Miss ANNE Flanagan, Miss Lizzie Doyle,
Miss Nellie Kenny, Miss Mamie Kenny,
Miss Babette Cline, Miss Blanche Lott
Miss Miriam Morris, Miss Eva Jacobs, Miss
Lille Reynolds, Miss Maude Gallagher
Miss Annie Burnett, Miss Agnes
OBrien, Miss Kittie Holland, Miss Eva
Duggan, Miss Susie LETTER, Miss Maude
Hass, Miss Annie Boysen.
A fine musical and literary programme
was rendered at the Eighth avenue M. f.
Church, East Oakland, Friday evening
February IA, under the auspices of the
church choir.
Following are some of the number
Chorus, "All among the Barley fStirlinp)
by Choir; solo, "When the Heart is Young
(Dudley Buckl. Miss Nellie = Chase. ranito