The San Francisco call., 1898-08-14

1 was spent at the residence of MT. and Mrs. R. D. Valerga, 364 Eighteenth street, in honor of the anniversary of the birth day of the hostess and that 1f her niece Miss Edith Valerga. A musical and liter ary programme of rare merit was given by the following artists well known in professional circles: Miss Ida Valerga, prima donna; soprano, Matia Valerga; Mrs. w. Freeman, Mrs. R. D. Valerga, MT. and Mrs. H. L. Fininger, specialists; barytones, Charles H. Parrish, A. 1sola, A. Valerga; tenors, Richard D. Valerga, c. Valerga musicians, Mrs. T. Valerga, F. Valerga and G. Abel: Mrs. W. Wood ward elocutionist; and Miss Grace Par rish, accompanist on piano.
 At conclusion of programme a supper was served. Others present were: Mrs J. Burke, F. Valerga, Mrs. c. H. Parrish. Misses Noon and Gainsborough. Messrs Louis B. Parrish, R. w. Wilson, w. Ward, L. Valerga, Woodman, F. Heller and Dorland.
 Bennie Hirshfed entertained his friends at an afternoon gathering at his residence, 1519 Buchanan street. Saturday. August 6 Among those present were Miss Palymre Goldtree, Jannett Schmitt, Mabel Levy, Olcovich. Birdie Asher, Rose Frankel, Hildah Frankel, Willie Summerfield, Syd- ney schmitt. Sydney Witkofsky, Henry Kailar.
 Last Friday Miss Henrietta Fischbeck gave luncheon to number of her friends at home at 1217 Mason street, in tions were lavender and the dining-room, parlors and hall were beautifully decor ated with palms and cut flowers In the evening Miss Fischbeck gave a musicale and reception to over fifty invited guests. Dancing and a midnight supper closed the evenings enjoyment.
 A very pleasant surprise party was given to William J. Conrad on last Sat urday evening at his residence, Slo Page street, in honor of the anniversary of his birth. The affair was arranged by Miss Agnes Quadt, and the young lady is en- titled to a great deal of credit for its success in every particular.
 The house had been beautifully deco, rated for the occasion with flowers and lanterns. During the evening songs were nendered by Miss Sophie Peterson, Miss Agnes Quadt, Alfred Letterme and Will "A Happy Pair" was delightfully."- ren- dered by Miss Agnes Quadt and Frank Donnet. A piano duet by Louis Harder and Miss Mamie Quadt was a feature of the evening. At midnight the guests repaired to the banquet hall, where an elegant repast was partaken Of. Toasts hostess. Dancing and games were the order for the rest of the morning, and the guests did not disperse until daybreak
 Among those present were Miss Mamie Quadt, Miss Sophie Peterson, Miss Annie Meyer, Miss Emelie Burkhardt. Miss Az nes Quadt Miss Sophie Asmus, Miss Edith MltCnleT, MISS SliS lCA maoher. Miss Tina Quadt Mrs. Letterme. Mrs. William J. Conrad, Miss Annie Hinck Miss Rosie Bang. Miss Mamie Hinck Mrs. John Quadt, Baby Letterme William J. Conrad. George Hinck. Wli- liam Fenstermacher, Charles Erb, Joseph Quadt, Alfred Letterme. August Stelge- Ter, Louis Harder, Joseph Trader Frank Donnet, Henry Steigeler, Louis Quardt and John Quardt.
 The reception given Wednesday evening by Mrs. Ella Cook on Pacific avenue was hxy Amy Cook Miss Alice Evans & Miss S,iss May CaI3Ra aqr Boas, Miss Emma McDermott. Mrs; Mrs Wo3i- "I Charles F. Ratio, Frank Tennis: Ed La throp. L. Ford Tevis, Harry English, Rob ert Gaymance and Edward Cuff. At mid- night supper was served and was followed by dancing which lasted until a. m.
 Miss Rosalynde Glass gave progress sive hearts party at her residence, l4lo Jones street Wednesday evening, In hon. or of her guest from Chico, Miss Hen dricks Among those present were Miss Florence Murphy, Miss N. Lyons, Miss E. Harvey Miss l.. McDermott, Miss Flea nor Stilson, Miss Gray, Miss Sawyer, Mss D. West, Miss Wlnona Hendricks and Miss Glass; Albert Robinson Perry Hen dricks, G. Murphy, Mr. Harvey, Frank Robinson, Scott Hendricks, W. Talbot, 0 oo00o0000 @ 00000000 c .o+;o,e ba recoupted his friumDS on