The record-union., 1896-02-15

A pleasant birthday surprise party
was given George Greene at his resi-
dence, 1412 Twenty-second street, on
Tuesday evening. The early hours were
passed in music and games and at IL
O'Clock a sumptuous supper was par
taken of. The party broke up at a late
hour, and all declared they had an en-
joyable time. Among those present
were: Miss Ada Harvie, Miss Beryl
Patrick Miss Pauline Trainor, Miss
Edith Kerr, Miss Blanche Lewis, Miss
Birdie Greene, Miss Julia Atkins, Miss
Lulu Deyin, Miss Lora McDonough,
George Greene, Carl Kimball of Oak
land, Frank Orr, Frank Atkins, Julian
Jenson, Arch Patrick, Charles Devin,
Eddie Harvie. Mr.. and Mrs. Harvie and
Mr.. and Mrs. McDonough.
Yesterday afternoon the spoon"
Whist Club met at the residence of Mrs.
J. II. Sullivan, 1880 Third street. The
time was pleasantly spent, and as this
was only the second meeting of the club,
a great many more delightful after
moons are looked forward to. Those
present at yesterdays meeting were:
Mrs. Ed. Hamilton, Mrs. A. L. Hart,
Mrs. Ben Crocker, Mrs. J. H. Sullivan,
Mrs. William Beckman, Mrs. Henry
Heilbron, Mrs. Ed Yardley, Mrs. c.
Mouser, Mrs. A. A. Van Voorhies, Mrs.
r. Twitchell, Mrs. L. L. Lewis, Mrs.
A. c. Tufts, Mrs. James Faris, Sr., Mrs.
William Dunlap, Mrs. Matt F. Johnson
and Mrs. H. M. La Rue.
w. B. Davis on Thursday forgot that
it was the anniversary of his wedding
day, which happened several years be-
fore-no matter how many-but was re-
minded of the fact by the members of
the Sixthstreet Methodist Church, who
filed in early in the evening and took
possession of his rooms in the Masonic
Temple and proceeded to make him
realize that it was a happy epoch in
his existence. A jolly evening was
passed and when the guests had de-
parted, it was found that a handsome
rosewood rocking chair had been added
to the treasures of the Davis household
The valentine party given by the Sons
Of Veterans last night at Turner Hall
was very pleasant and successful af-
fair. About ninety couples joined in
the merry whirl until the midnight
hour The hall was tastefully deco
rated with potted plants and floral de-
signs, and the programme, which was a
special feature, and listed fourteen
dances, was highly enjoyed The COM
mittee were: Steve Hopkins, William
Larkin, John Lindner, William Mat
lock and George Larkin.
Bright lights shone from the windows
OF the cheerful home of Mrs. and Mrs.
William Mclaughlin, 1921 Second
street, last night the occasion being the
anniversary of Mr.. McLaughlin's birth
day. The most of the evening, which
was a delightful one, was spent in play
ing whist. Later on the spacious din
ing-room was sought, and here all
joined in the delicate spread before
them. At late hour the guests de-
parted for home, wishing the host many
happy returns Of the day. Those pres
ent were: Mr.. and Mrs. H. J. Kilgariff,
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Fox, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. w. Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. H c.
Wolf, Mr.. and Mrs. George Lewis Mrs.
Lizzie Dolon of San Francisco, John
Hurley, Mrs. Howard Watkins of Pitts
burg, T. w. Heintzleman, Mr.. and Mrs.
William Mclaughlin, Mr.. and Mrs. A.
M. Seymour. Miss Lily Crowell, Miss
May Wolf and Edward Wolf
Miss Fannie Crocker of San Fran
cisco and Robert McCreary of this city,
whose engagement was announced a
few days ago, were the guests of honor
at a dinner party given by Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Crocker at their residence,
San Francisco, last Thursday evening.
Last night was the scene of a delight
full event at Pioneer Hail. the occasion
being a violet whist given by the Sons
and Daughters Of Pioneers to the Pho
neers and a few invited guests. The
hall was handsomely decorated and the
idea was carried out by the beautiful
flower pieces worked in violets, prom
inent one being a shovel and pick in
white and purple violets and trimmed
with smilax. The hall has lately been
renovated, and with it's new carpet
and frescoing presented a very striking
appearance.
At the conclusion Of the games the
100 who were present repaired to the
dining-hall, where a delicious repast
was awaiting. Toasts were responded to
and at a late hour the party disbanded,
expressing themselves as having spent
most enjoyable evening. The COM
mittee of arrangements consisted of
ing; Mrs. M. L. Wise, Mrs. T. A. Edin-
ger, Miss Flora Luther and Miss M. c..
F'arnsworth.