The record-union., 1897-12-25

The Round Table, a literary club
which has been formed this winter
meets every other Friday night. The
membership is limited to twelve, but
the present number is only nine. At
each meeting a paper is presented by
one Of the members and discussed by
the others. The loader of the discussion
is determined by drawing the name.
The meetings are held at the homes of
the members, the essayist of the even
Ing being the host, and the President
is the essayist of the preceding meet
ing. The Secretary is the only perma
nent officer. A limited number Of
visitors are allowed and they are in
vited to take part in the discussion. The
subject Of the paper is announced two
weeks before the reading of it. The
meetings are full of interest, and much
enthusiasm is manifested. AT the
close Of the discussion light refresh
,nents are served. Following are the
names Of the members: Rev. c. 2.
Massey, DR.. Pyburn, Miss Fannie Py
burn, DR.. Darcy Power Mr.. and Mrs
o. F. Washburn, Miss Anna Woods,
Miss Virna Woods and George Purnell.
The ever-popuLar Book Club has at
Hast found its way among the younger
people. Several of the girls have
started one, but most unfortunately the
books they ordered We're among the
number held in quarantine in the East.
1t is said that the Saturday Night
Cotillion Club is to give a german on
New Years night and as this will be
an unusual event for Sacramento it is
anticipated with pleasure by society
people. 1t is rumored that one of San
Tranciscos society gentlemen will lead
the german. In the first set will be
Messrs. Frank Smith, Clayton Hoehn
and Newman, Miss Connie Smith Of
san Francisco and Misses Edna Lewis
and Blanche Twitchell.
Charles r. Mel has returned from
two weeks visit at San Francisco
and Sausalito.
On the evening of the 18th Mrs. w. A.
Eughson entertained a number of little
folks in honor Of her daughter Beth.
The evening was spent in cards, dane
ing and playing games. after which all
adjourned to the dining-room. where
dainty repast was served and where
each received a neat souvenir as a
memento Of the party The little folks
all expressed themselves as having
most delightful evening with their lit
tie hostess. Those present were: Jim
McClatchy. Jed McClatchy. Gladys
Hale, Emma Small. Barbara Small, FL
wood La Rue, Morgan La Rue, Alfred
Small, Burchell Upson, Marion Upson,
Hazel Mills. Dorothy Mills. Margaret
James and Fred Wolf
Mrs. Albert Ell1us entertained the
Fake Literary Club at her residence.
1904 NJ street, on Tuesday afternoon.
The members Of the club are studying
the literary course in "Werner's Maya
zine" and find it most delightful and
interesting.
Chris Hyder. one of our popular High
School students, departed for his home
in Tehama on Thursday During his
last vacation he fell from a horse and
was seriously injured. His many
friends hope that the change of climate
viii soon restore him to his former
good health. Fred Ellis, who also re-
sides in Tehama, goes with him 10
spend the holidays with his relatives.
Mrs. F. Treanor and children have
gone to Dixon to spend Christmas
with relatives.
VIII Briggs. son Of DR.. ". A Briggs.
came up from Stanford on Monday to
spend the holidays
One Of the most enjoyable gatherings
Of young folks Of the past week was that