The San Francisco call., 1897-02-28

7EsHE past week has not been, socially
FIX speaking, of course, very brilliant.
,SA6S The smart set was resting, it were,
for the many elaborate entertainments that
are to bring this season of '96.'97 TO close.
Everything OF course Is the Mardi Gras ball
on Tuesday evening. Many surprises are
promised in the way of character groups and
exquisite costuming.
The last meeting OF the Friday Fortnightly
was an elaborate affair, worthy OF the great
success Of the class. To Mrs. Monroe Salisbury
belongs all the glory OF successful and en-
joyable series Of dances. T. NJ Greenway had
charge of the final dance on Friday evening.
The german was the feature OF the evening.
Mr.. Greenwey leading alone. After the dance
an elaborate supper was served.
Miss Ida Gibbons gave a lunch party last
Wednesday afternoon at the University Club
IN honor OF Miss Emelie Ethel Cohen. The
National colors formed the motive OF the
decorations, which were exceedingly attrac-
tive. The ladies invited to meet Miss Cohen
were Mrs R. P. Schwerin, Mrs. Thomas Magee
Jr., Miss Owen of New YORK. Miss Clementina
Kip, Miss Helen Wagner, Miss Frances Currey.
Miss Romietta Wallace, Miss Mollie Thomas
and Miss Julia CrOcker.
Miss Schussler entertained party of ladies
at luncheon lest Wednesday at her home, 1905
Van Ness avenue.
Mrs A. B. Moulder gave lunch-psrty at the
University Club last Thursday, complimentary
TO Miss Enelie Ethel Cohen. The others
present were Mrs. Charles G. Lyman, Mrs
Webster Jones, Miss Kate Thornton Salisbury,
Miss Gertrude Forman. Miss Ethel Murphy
and Miss Charlotte Moulder.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marcus Gerstle gave an in
formal evening 8, home to a few friends last
Wednesday evening at their residence, $3.50
Washington street The affair was compli-
mentary to Miss Emelie Ethel Cohen ana
Lieutenant Charles Lyman Bent, L. S. A. A
feature OF the evening was monoIogue enter
. tainment given " Frank Lincoln. A supper
ended the pleasant affair.
MIR. and Mrs. A. W Scott Jr. gave progress
siVe euchre party al their residence 305 Buch-
anans street on Friday evening, February 9.
The players were ranged at twelve tables and
Il spirited game was played. The victors were
awarded pretty and novel prizes. After the
game there was supper, music and dancing.
Among those present were the following:
Mr.. and Mrs. Davis Louderback Mr. and Mrs.
Wv. Shidy Mr.. and Mrs. C. II. Binn, Mr..
and Mrs. c. L. Post, Mr. and Mrs. D. J.. Steele,
Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Nickles, Mr.. and Mrs. Deer
ing, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Miller, Mr.. and Mrs.
q. J. WelIin gtOn, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ w. McChes-
ney, Mr.. and Mrs. William Rieger. Mr.. and
Mrs. 5. H. Brown, MI. ana Mrs. Theodore
Savage, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Warren DutIon, Mr..
and Mrs. john McCord, Mr. and Mrs. A. w.
Scott, Mrs G. W. Smith, Miss Black, Miss Eb-
belts, Miss Annie Ebbetts, Miss Clifford Miss
Thiron, Miss Atkinson, Miss Webster, Mrs +.
/. Augellotti, Miss Heron. Miss Stephens, Miss
HGrrleS, W. , Lewis, J. A. Black, John Feath-
ersJone, W. A Falls, L. T. Atkinson, G. A.
Hawley, F. H Scott, W. c. Riley, Robert Nc
Millen, F. 7. Schmidt, 6. ID. Louderback.
The wedding OF Miss Bessie era bb daughter
OF Captain Crabb of the Fifth Artillery, and
Lieutenant George u. Gately OF Battery D,
Fifth Artillery, was celebrated on February
. II q 81. Johns Chapel, Fort Hamilton, y. y.
Lieutenant GatelY and his bride are well
known IN tnls City, and were extremely popu-
lar in social circles during their residence at
the Presidto
The engagement OF the young couple was
announced in tn. City early last fall
Miss Lillian Breechemin of Philadelphia
was the maid OF honor and Lieutenant d. w.
Winston was best man. Rev. Mr. Russell
offielAted NJ the ceremony.
The brides gown was o. white satin trimmed
with chiffon. She carried bouquet of lilies
OF the valley and white roses.
Miss Breechemin, the maid OF honor wore q
dainty gown OF pink orgendie over pink silk.
\ white chiffon hat completed the costume.
The groom and groomsmen were in 1ull-
dress uniform.
The men of Battery sent to the happy
couple complete silver service.