The San Francisco call., 1897-11-28

the charmed circle of the 400. Dinners, re-
ceptions, teas, Iuncheons and dances have
followed one another with amazing rapldity.
Several interesting weddings also have helped
to vary the routine of dinners and teas and
luncheons.
The nuplials of Miss Croker and Samuel
Buckbee, although an extremely quiet affair,
was one OF the most delightful functions oil
the past week. The bridal presents were un-
usually elegant and included some very e!e-
CANT silver From her brother, Henry Crocker,
The bride received a magnificent chest OF
silver. Mrs. Pope also sent some very hand
some silver. An elegant and complete silver
tea service was the gift of the brides sister,
Mrs. McCreary.
Alec Basil Wilberforee gave a dinner party
last evening in the Tapestry room at the
Palace Hotel in honor OF the British consul
General, J. w. Warburton 1he other guests
were Mr. and Mrs. Wilfrld B. Chapman, Mr.
and Mrs. Walter McGavin, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
erick N. Pickering, Miss Warburton and Miss
Sargent
The Monday Evening Dancing Class will
hold its frs meeting OF this season at Golden
cate Hall OIL the evening OF NOvem ber %.
The patron asses for this year. are Mrs. Taylor,
Mrs Htffman. Mrs. Carolan: Mrs Smed berg,
Mrs. Van Ness, Mrs. Breeze, Mrs. Pau h jar
be, Mrs. Sidney NJ. Smith, Mrs W. NJ Gwln
Jr., Mrs. George A. Pope, Mrs. c. Osgood Hooker
and Mrs. Winthrop Elwyn Lester,
Several hundred invitations were issued for
the Thornton tea, and society was well repre-
sented when Mrs. C. Thornton formally pre-
sented her daughter, Miss Helen Thornton, 10
her many friends.
The elegant home on Pecifc avenue was
elAborAtely decorated with wealth OF great
fluff thrysanthemums OF delicate shades.
The hours OF the tea were the accepted fash
ionabIe hours-5 till 7. Assisting Mrs. Thorn
ton and Miss Helen Thornton 10 receive were
Miss Ethel Keeney, Miss Leontine Brakeman,
Miss Kate Sails bury Miss Margaret Sails bury,
Miss Therese Morgan, Miss Charlotte Elm
wood, Miss Kathro Burton and Miss Marie
Wells.
After the tea the ladies of the receiving
party aud q corresponding mum ber of gentle
men were entertained at dinner. The table
was bright and pretty with tas teful arrange
ment oil pink roses. Seated at table were Mr..
and Mrs. Thornton, Miss Thornton, the ladies
who had assisted in receiving during the after
noon, and Z. II. sheldon, K. DupeTu, John P.
Thornton, L. NJ. Greenway, L eutenunt Gard
ner Lieutenant Wilcox, George Lewis, Henry
Norman Jensen ana Charles Hussey.
Dr.. and Mrs. E.linWood threw open their
lovely home on Pacific avenue and Devisadero
street, fDr reception and ball Tuesday even
ing, III honor OF their debutante daughter,
Miss Charlotte EllinwoOd
the residence was ella borately decorated IN
honor OF the occasion. Smilax, potted palms
and ferns and choice blossoms were used with
Taste and discretion. The hours OF the re-
ception were from 8 till II o. clock, after which
a supper was served, that was followed by
dsn ing.
Assisting Mrs. and Miss Ellinwood 10 receive
We're: Mrs. J. Cunningham, Miss Cunning
ham, Miss LeOntino Brakeman, Miss Ethel
K eney. Miss Helen Thornton, Miss Emma
Butler, Mss Sarah Bancroft, Miss Della Mills
and Miss Mamie POhemus
Mrs. W. D. OKane gave an elegant lucheon
Tuesday at her home Oh Broad way. The
lab.e large round one, WAS br.rat with an
array OF exqu. size faience, delicale glassware
ana magnificent silver. In the center OF the
board was an immense bed OF great fluffy,
white chrySanthemums and maiden hair fern,
EEFar laTH a for Ill
Holdridge O. Collins of Los Angeles gave
dinner at the Palace Hotel on Wednesd ~
evening last in honor of George Hall, the
Turkish Consul. A theatsr PARTY followed the
dinner. Among those present were: Mrs w.
Collins, Mr.. and Mrs S F. Thorn, Mrs Colonel
Yell and Nh Hall.
luncheon was given Saturday last in the
blue room Of the Occidental by Miss Dora
Saunders, daughter OF Captain Saunders,
commander OF the steameI Newport. The
room was decorated with ferns chryssnthe-
NUNS and ivy. Among those present were {:
Miss Florence Stetson, Miss Alice Hulse, Miss
Edna F. Smart. Miss Aileen Dry, Mrs Aura
Hall, Miss Ethei Hendv. Miss Eth-i D. ltou.
The second assembly aud gefman of the
Entre Nous Cotillon took plsc, on last Friday
Cventug at the PAlacc Hotel, and wAs par
liculary brilliant and sue essful affair, sur
passing the opening party in atten lance. The
II dies were principally OF the younger set,
mahy OF tnem being buds OF this season.
They were all very hand omely gowntd and
presented n most attractive appearance.
FL
KavanHGh as his partner aud three exceed
ingy p.easing and graceful figures were ~
troduced. Dainty favors were distributed, -,
ana each figure danced had its own tudt-
vidual share OF originality ana eff ctiveness
Those participating The first sets were: Mr.
Westerfeld p nd Miss FTederichs, Mr.. Hoel> cher
and Miss Pockwlz, Mr.. Poheim ana NJ s.
Ltahy Mr.. and Mrs, James P. Whitney. MIR.
and Mrs George w. LII pman, MIR. Van Ncsl-
rand and Miss Martland, Mr.. Fuage and Miss
Phillip. Mr. Meussdoiffer and Miss Hemm H.
IVA Ar Afuf nran oyAI
Il roel and Mi S Kiugsfad, Mr.. Morrow and
Miss Heppner, Mr. Emanuel aud Miss S;rehl,
Mr. Hooke and Miss Gruenhagen, Mr. BrodAr-
sen and Miss Popp, Nj. Groezinger and Miss
Tiedemann, Mr.. Garter and Miss Korbel Mr.
Wood worth aud Miss Sweeney, Mr.. PockWiz
and Miss Hoelscher. The next assembly and
german OF the Entire Nous will take place on
Friday evening, December II, at the Palace
Hotel.
Mrs. Mountford Wilson will give tea at
her residence, I'll Pine street on Tu1sday
Novem Der 30.
One OF the series OF entertainments organ
lied during the season Al the Kings Daughters
Home for Incurables by Mrs. Douglas Adnm
WAS gwen Thank giving eve, N uch to the de-
light of The inmates
The feature of The programme was a pro-
duclion of Sir Charles Young's pathetic little
duologue in one act, entitled yellow Roses"
the characters in which were sustained by
Mrs. Douglas Adam and George A. Ada m.
After the drama all excel ent programme Of
music and recitation was rendered by the Iol-
land, Harry Men all, William Falconer, Pro-
fessor Rudolf Forster and Mr.. Lrnch.
In consequence OF the great success of these
evenings their promoter intends TO continue
ITEM a intervals throughout the winter.
One OF the early winter weddings will be
that Of Miss Alice NJ. Mooser, daughter OF
NJ s. William Mooser, and Eugene A. de ST.
German OF the ST. Germain Billiard Company
VIII ch will take place Wednesday noon, De-
CEN Der l. a. the residence of the bride S
mother, 2709 Pierce. street. The Rev. DR..
Moreland oil St. Luke's Church will per orm
the ceremony. Miss Minnie Francis will be
maid OF honor and George +. de St. Germain,
the groom's brother, will be his best man. The
wedding will be quiet one, only the relatives
and immediate friends of the contracting
par ties being invited.
Mrs. Brandenstein gave an elegant dinner
last evening at her home, corner OF Califor hi a
and Cough streets Covers were laid Tor
seyenty-fye.
Mrs. William Fries will entertain with din.
ner this evening at her home, 1914 Washing.
ton street