The San Francisco call., 1897-01-31

THE past week has been one uncessing
round Of gayety for the smart set. We'd
= dings, luncheons, dinners and recep-
tions followed IL rapid succession The
most prominent affair Of the week-in point
OF attendsnce-Was the reception given by
Mrs Stanford at her CGliiorniE-street mansion
cong plimentary TO Bishop and Mrs. Newman.
1t was representative assembly and it has
been many day since one roof sheltered SO
many distinguished guests.
The gorgeous wedding gifts received by the
happy brides of the past week has been one OF
the interesting topics Of fashionable converse
ton.
Mrs. Whittier's, formerly Miss Lizzie Carroll,
presents were unusually beautiful and valua-
BILE. One gorgeous chest of silver, manufsc-
tured from special designs b. Gorham, was the
gift of the gToom's father, +. ". Whittier.
From the groom's sister Miss Matte Whittier,
was received an elegant tea and coffee silver
service and tray.
Miss Romie Wallace, one Of the bridesmaids,
sent an elegant crystal jar with cover Of solid
gold set with q medallion.
Miss Taafe cousin OF the bride, sent an ex-
quisite crystal clock The dial and pendulum
were ensmeled and set with rhinestones.
Judge and Mrs Wallaces present was g set
of exquisite dessert plates.
An exquisite emerald and diamond ring was
the gift of the brides uncle, General Murphy,
and Mrs Carroll gave her daughter sunburst
Of diamonds.
Mrs. Frank (nee Fhrmsnn) also received
many gorgeous wedding gifts, which included
diamond necklace, The gift Of the groom.
On their return from their honeymoon Mr..
and Mrs. Frank win make their home in one
Of the fats on the corner of Suffer street and
Van Ness avenue. Mr.. Frank and his
brother, Leo Frank, have but recently re-
turned from tour of the world, and have
picked up many valuable and elegant curios
and pieces of brtc-s-brsc with which the
home Of the young couple wiz be adorned.
On Thursday afternoon Miss Kate Thornton
Salisbury, who by the way is quite the most
popular debutante this season, was the guest
of honor at a luncheon given by Mrs. E. E.
Eyre at the University Club. Lavender and
yellow were the tones Of the elaborate decors-
tions, and the table was abloom with violets
and jonquils. Seated at table were: Mrs.
Eyre, Mrs. Salisbury. Miss Kate Salisbury, Miss
Mary Eyre, Mrs. Robert Coleman, Miss Gun
ningham, Miss Alice Hoffman, Miss Carrie
Taylor, Miss Della Davidson Miss Caro-
Crockett, Miss Helen Hopkins, Miss May
Thomas.
number of young gentlemen. members OF
the VereIn and styling themselves The BAche-
lors, have sent out Invitations for q theaier
party and supper on Saturday evening next
The young ladies invited are ali Verein
ladies' E.. either sisters or daughters of
members. Each young man has been taxed
$40 for the entertainment, and as there are
twenty-five Bachelors il goes without saying
that the affair is TO be an elaborate one Mrs
FeuchtwaHger, Mr.. Marcus Gerstle Mrs Will
liam Gerstle and Mrs. William Fries are to be
the chaperons.
On Friday evening the Fortnightlies held
their regular dance at Lunt hall, and, as
usual, the affair was huge social success.
Lieutenant Bent led with Miss Ida Gibbons
The young ladies in the first set were: Miss
Gibbons, Miss Della DRndson, Miss Frances
Moore, Miss Miriam Moore Miss Brown OF
Washington, D. C.. Miss Helen Smith, Miss
yosselyn, Miss Laura Crittenden Miss Fannie
Baldwin, Miss Florence Stone, Miss Cunning
ham ano Miss Lucy Brooks
Mr.. and Mrs. Steifei (nee SchWeitzer) gave q
theater party, followed by a supper, last even
ing TO the young ladies and gentlemen who
ofhcisted as the bridal attendants at their re-
cent wedding.
On Saturday last Miss Tubbs gave charming
luncheon complimentary TO Miss Margare t
salisbury, who is TO be one OF next seasons
debutAntes. Eighteen fair young maids gath
cred round the toard and discussed over the
elaborate menu. The surprise of the afternoon
was the birthday cake, highly Illuminated
with candles, each taper marking year of the
happy young life Of the guest Of honor
mrs. Moses Heller gave her second Of series
OF dinner parties last evening. Covers were
Iald tOr thirty-siX.
The Entire Nous Cotillon Club gave bril-
Hant fancy dress ball Friday evening in Maple
Hall of the Palace Hotel. Only members and
chaperons were present
The costumes were varied rich and correct.
Nearly all were new and the scene during the
evolution in the cotilon was a most at
tractve one. The decorations were in keen
ing with the affair
The signal for unmasking was given about
II O'Clock, and then the dancers took their
places for the cotillon. II was led by Sanford
G- LeWald and Miss Beatrice Hughes The
figures were new and arranged especially for
the OCCASION The richness and bright colors