The San Francisco call., 1897-03-28


profitable. There has been neither the little
luncheons nor coy dinners which have here
totore been popular during Lent, and the
outcome for the immediate future is no less
discouragipg.
Several attempts are being made to establish
ssBrowning clubs" Sewing circles athletic
clubs" and the many other forms of self-cult-
ure and charity that New York ladies make
popular during the period of devotion.
If we have not the clubs New York society
makes popular we are certainly about to adopt
their latest fad-the Geranium decoration.
The geranium has heretofore been con-
sidered too homely for decorative possibili-
ties, but Thorley stands sponsor for the
same, and geranium dinners are sure to
be popular shortly. A mllIiner on Geary street
has seized upon the latest fad, and her win
dow is said to be an exact copy of Thorley
decoration at swell New York dinner.
The wedding OF Miss Goad and C. K. Nc
Intosh, announced for the 7th Of April, is to
be conducted on the same principle as was
the marriage of her sister, Mrs. Ella Goad and
osgood Hooker last year. Only relatives Will
witness the ceremony, which is to be followed
by a reception, for which 100 invitations have
been issued.
Miss Goad has Just returned from Eastern
trip, and il is rumored that her trousseau con-
tains many elegant gowns from the first work
shops of New York.
The announcement of the engagement OF
Miss Jessie Glascock of Oakland and Alex
ander Richards Baldwin OF this City was the
most interesting bit of social news circulated
during the week.
Miss Glascock, who is the daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. John R. Glascock, is one of this sea-
sons debutaateS- She has been q constant at
tendant of Mrs Salisbury's Friday Fortnightly
class and was one of the most charming of the
many buds who graced these fashionable gath
erings. The fair fancee is graduate of Mrs.
Heads school in Berkeley.
Mr. Baldwin is q graduate of the University
of California, class OF go He distinguished
himself as student of the law, and is now in
the Office of Bishop & Wheeler. A brilliant
future is predicted for the young attorney.
as his intellectual attainments are of high
order.
The young man resides with b. is mother,
Mrs. A. r. Baldwin, at 2235 Washington
street and, like his fancee, has hosts of
friends who will hasten to congratulate him
upon this happy occasion.
The engagement is announced of Miss Char
lotte We're Waite, daughter OF Mr. and Mrs.
P. T. N. Waite, To DR.. ]. A. Brown, rising
young dentist OF this city. Miss Wate, who Is
q charming and accomplished young lady, has
won many laurels as a songstress, and has al
ways been willing TO contribute her talent to
the success of charitable and social events.
stand that theirs will be one of the coming
Eas ter weddings.
To Mrs. Clarence Martin Mann belongs the
honor of introducing q new and thoroughly
delightful form of entertainment entitled
Com plant les Fleurs." Fifty ladies enjoyed
Mrs. Msnn's hospitality and entered with
spirit in the game.
In the handsome parlors OF her Washington
street residence, in the midst of lavish floral
decorations stood three paskets-one filed
with California violets. the second with
hTr1rx IN 1flQ
The game consisted in guessing the number
of blossoms in each of the baskets and getting
them down on the pretty tally-card that each
guest was provided with. Consldera bic mer-
riment was caused by wild guessing. The
fortunate winners were awarded handsome
prizes. After the game there was service of
refreshments in the dining hall.
Assisting Mrs. Mann in receiving were Mrs.
Charles Fox Tay, Mrs. James Alva Watt, Mrs.
Walter Marinus Willett, Miss Florence Bever-
idge of England, and Miss Adelaide Russell OF
Alameda. Among the invited guests were
Mrs. Aurel Jus E. Buckingham, Mrs. James
Stewart Mrs. William Vose Bryan, Mrs. VIII
liam Thomas %rn sesnOn, Mrs Archibald Uns-
gust Bryant, Mrs. James Albert Margo,
Mrs. Robert Boneste1l, Mrs. Joseph Masten,
Mrs. Charles j. Stovel, Mrs. Fred A. Stolp, Mrs.
Mrs. Charles J. Bandman, Mrs. Fred H. Hood
Mrs. Julian Sonntag, Mrs Huber Tilden, Mrs.
Alfred Morris, Mrs. James Hamilton Morton,
Mrs. Charles B. York. Mrs. Arthur Albert Mar
tin, Misses Mcdonald. Misses Hughes, Miss
Clarisse Sheldon, Miss Mcneil, Miss Martel,
Miss Craegh, Miss Whittier, Miss Moulder
Miss Andrews of San Jose, Miss Harrison, Miss
Knox, Miss Wall of Oakland. Miss Boole, Miss
Voorman. Miss Hitchings Miss Stanford, Miss
Miss Alice Voorman, Miss soule. Miss Conrov
Miss McMullin, Miss Mcmillan, Miss MAY and
Mrs, Bert Morrow.
On Saturday evening last Mr.. and Mrs. B.
Lucke cele brated the eleventh anniversary of
their wedding at their residence. 1888 Golden
Gate avenue. by giving an elaborate dinner, at
which covers were laid for twenty-five.
The table was exquisitely decorated IN pink
Pink shaded candles in silver candlebra
shed soft light over the handsomely ap-
pointed table, bright with choicest pink bios
SONS. There was music during the service of
the dinner, after which q pleasant hour was
spent in the drawing-room.
Miss Jennie sanderson. daughter of the late
Judge SaDderson of this City and sister of Miss
Sibyl Sanderson. the well-known singer, was
married to Mr.. Herrick in Paris on March J.
The civil marriage took place at the Mayors
office in Paris on the morning of February 27
two days before the religious ceremony. On
this occasion, besides Miss Sanderson and the
groom, Roy Herrick of Minneapolis, there
were only four witnesses present.
At noon on the morning OF March / the re-
1tgious ceremony was performed at the resi-
dence oil the brides mother on the Avenue
Malaga.
satin and stood under marriage bell of white
hyacinths tied with pink ribbon. The rooms
were lighted by huge candelabra containing
hundreds of candles. The decorations con-
sisted of garlands of pink and white flowers,
ferns. palms. pots Of pink szaleas, etc, and in
an alcove hidden by palms the Hungarian
band WIS stationed
Mrs. sanderson wore gray satin with q mauve
bonnet. The maid of honor Miss Marion
Sanderson, and the bridesmaids, Miss Edith
Sanderson and Miss Mabel E. Yost, were gowned
in pale gray cashmere, with large white hats
trimmed with plumes. The brides bouquet
was gift OF the father OF the groom, and con-
sisted of white orchids and lilies of the valley
held by ruff formed of real lace handker-
chief.
She also carried prsyer-book with cover
of lace, the gift OF Miss Edith Senderson. Only
the immediate friends of the fam lily were pres
ent at the ceremony, but reception was held
sfterward followed by dancing. kilograms of
congratulations were received by the dozen.
number OF San Francisco people were pres
enfs-Mrs. James, the Freeborns, Mrs. Bland
ing, Mrs. Tevis, Miss Nellie Hillyer the Nor.
gen Hills and others
Tho presents were numerous from friends of
both bride and groom In America and Europe.
Miss Sibyl Sanderson's gift to her sister was
complete service of silver. The honeymoon
will be spent in Italy, and Mr. and Mrs. Her
rick will return to America shortly. After
visit to Minneapolis, the home of the groom
they will go TO British Columbia, where Mr.
Herricks business interests are located.
select party under the patronage of STAN
ford and Berkeley people is being organized to
make the rounds of the Yellowstone Park next
June. DR.. John Caspar Branner, professor of
geology in Stanford University will accom-
pany the party and deliver series of evening
lectures on the geology of the park. Arrange
ments have been made to enable teachers en-
route 20 the Milwaukee meeting OF the Ma
with the party az the Yellowstone. From
present indications the party will be large
one. John Z. Mcdowell Assistant Registrar,
is agent Tor the Stanford contingent.