The record-union., 1897-02-28

One of the most shocking blows to So
eiety comes to us in the sudden passing
away of Mrs. Frank Orcutt. SO short a
time before the sad announcement was
made she appeared as usual among her
friends and her hearty laugh, ready
smile and bright winning ways Will be
long and sadly missed in community
where none have been more universally
beloved. So full of life magnetism and
ready sympathy was she always, her in
fiuence will be felt among us still though
she be not present in her old familiar
form. One hears it on every side, the
difficulty to make her absence a reality,
and her further human presence among
us a thing no longer possible. She
looked as she lay in her last resting
place, like one of the myiads of flowers
by which she was surrounded. NioletS
in profusion, hyacinthS and fragrant
rosebudS covered the bier on which She
lay in her white robes, till it looked like
a couch of Flora's building. Stately
white ST Joseph's lilies framed the door
ways and stood at the head of the cas-
ket which was finally completely hidden
beneath it's coverlet of fragrant bios
tributes of sympathy and affection was
large wreath of solid masses of double
blue violets, to which was tied with
white ribbon a bunch Of snowy pinks.
On the piano stood her photograph, sur
rounded on every side by fragrant bios
SONS with which the instrument was en-
tirely covered. 1t was a most affecting
service. and was conducted by Rev. G.
L. Mel of the Episcopal Church, and
the Rev. Hoyt of the Congregational
After the Episcopal ritual for the burial
of the dead, the Rev. Hoyt offered a
prayer, followed by Scripture reading,
after which he spoke simply but elo-
duently Of her who had so suddenly been
taken away. Il leave with you for your
comfort" he said . her creed, which is
in two brief parts: God knows and
God cares 1t will serve as a balm of
consolation TO your sore hearts in this
trouble that has come upon you, to be-
lieve as she did most earnestly and de-
Voutly, that however the outside world
may misjudge our motives and criticiSe
our lives, the God that knows our hearts
and cares what becomes of us, will
never leave US nor forsake u.s." There
was a large attendance Of loving friends
who paid the last tribute Of respect to
one who for her ever ready sympathy
and warm affectionate heart will never
be forgotten.
Mrs. Frank Gray was the guest Of
Mrs Judge Powers of Suisun on We'd
nesday. the nth instant, and reports
delightful visit.
Mrs. Frances Moeller enjoyed brief
respite from professional duties in
visit to her daughter Miss Katie Snow
of San Francisco last week.
Mrs. James Faris and Mrs. Simp-
son and daughter receive their friends
at their homes on Thursdays.
The Lady Washington tea at Mrs. J.
O. Coleman's at Ills y street on the
22d was a most successful affair in
every way The blinds were all down
and the rooms artificially lighted. the
decorations all being done in the ma
tional red, white and blue. while all the
ladies who assisted the hostess in re-
ceiving wore powdered hair truly
Washingtonian kerchiefs of white mus
lin crossed over the breast, and tied
about the waist the daintiest of white
aprons. During the afternoon the
Misses Belle and Edna Johnson dis
coursed national airs on harp and vio-
lin. For the guests who thronged the
rooms during reception hours. the af-
ternoon was one of much novel enjoy
ment. The ladies who assisted Mrs.
Coleman in receiving We're Mrs. l. H
Brown. Mrs. w. w. Seaman, Mrs.
Whitbeck Mrs. Frank Gray Mrs
Frank Eddinger. Mrs. ]. a. Terry and
Mrs. Simpson. In the dining room the
Misses Kate and Jane Herrick, Miss
Terry and other young ladies attended
to the material wants of each guest.
"a sight for sair cen" was the baby
show on Tuesday afternoon at the
Food Exposition. a baby is at all
times an object Of interest. but it was
really surprising 10 see how the crowd
of people pushed and jostled each
other in the endeavor to obtain q
glimpse Of the throng of infants on
the platform above them and ranged
in rows about its base And the lit
tie tots bore the fire of curious eyes SO
well. too, During the three long
hours they were on exhibition. there
was not q single infant wall to dis
turb the tranquility Of the scene. But
the mothers, My, how they did scru-
tinize each others proecny--how they
did talk over the wonderful little ways
Of each most wonderful baby that ever
was, on entering the hail one felt
as IL suddenly projected into n gigantic
bee hive. such a buzz of voices greeted
ones ears. And the babies themselves? =?
Well. the little things seemed TO take
kindly 10 being shown off, and were
certainly on their very best Sunday-go-
to-meeting behavior. many OF them
having nothing to eat or drink while
there.
Harry Blair was in his element when
it came to the awarding of prizes
Come on girls!" he called to the many
anxious mothers who stood. infants in
arms. awaiting the verdict, Come on
girls. who is next" and in an instant
he was surrounded by a sem-cirele
four deep of the gentler sex who hung
breathless upon his every word. There
YOU are. George Washington Jackson" j"
he remarked as he hastily wrote out a
slip and presented ii to curly headed
1apChipsy toby in front of the desk "gO