The record-union., 1898-04-24

be united. Miss Anna Stoval, a former
Sacramentan, was very happy in her
Introductory remarks on THE Value
of the kindergarten to Mothers" re-
ferring to the structures that We're often
made on old maids wisdom in control
ling children She was followed by
Mrs. NJ. Schermerhorn in paper en-
Mothers Work at the Social Settle
ment.' Mrs. Robert Smith, Assistant
Professor of Sociology at Stanford Uni
versity, spoke on ''Heredity as a Social
Burden" DR.. Dresslar, Professor of
Pedagogy in the University of Califor-
MIA, outlined a practical plan which
parents and teachers could work to-
gether. The following officers were
| elected for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent, Mrs. z. G. Greene of Santa Cruz;
First Vice-President, Mrs. Mary Kin
caid of San Francisco; Second Vice
President. Mrs L. A Brown of Sacra
mento. Third President, Miss
Elsa Hasse Of Los Angeles; Fourth
Vice President, Mrs. B. F. Walker of
Yreka; Secretary, Mrs. H. A. Harland;
Treasurer, Mrs c. c. Burr.
The Derthck Club met at the resi-
dence of Miss Anna Woods on Saturday
afternoon The hostess read a paper
on 'Meyerbeer." Mrs E. c. Hart made
the highest score in the game.
The Friday Night Card Club met at
the residence of Miss George Carroll
131 Seventh street. The prevailing
color in the parlors was red. Festoons
of crepe paper were draped from the
chandeliers to the corners of the room
On one side of the room "Old Glory"
was hung in an artistic manner The
game of Confusion" was played by the
guests, Miss Minna Elmer and Halsey
Smith carrying off the honors. This
was followed by a game called The
New Woman" which afforded the
guests much merriment The first prizes
were won by Miss Tennie Birdsall and
Ed Pope, while Miss Maud Merkley and
Charles Jones won the BOBBY.
y 4 *
Miss Blanche Van Heusen has gone
to Oakland for a few days.
Miss Jennie Fay left on Saturday for
San Francisco, where she will spend a
week
The many friends Of Mrs. B. H. Covell
will rejoice to know that she is recover
ing from her attack of pneumonia, and
hopes to soon recover her usual health.
A number of friends of Tom c.
Springer met on Friday evening at the
residence of Mrs. Winn to witness the
performance of a play entitled Cupid
Versus Pythias," written by Mr..
Springer. The cast included the follow
ing young people:
Jack Pool, part owner Of the "Tri-
Harry 9ghe wentworth banReT HeTse Jacks nnqess0"
friend l'.. 49, Frank F. Atkinson
Russell Sage Upton. an aspiring jour
Ned nesf crafn an Arthur G WiafmF SPTnfeF
James, butler at Mrs. Howard's S.,
........:.............- Eugene La Mott
Maud Doyle, Mrs. ouip's niece. -.
Mrs. Quip, a society leader..........
...................... Katherine Winn
Leah Leah Quip ..'..................E Emma Long
Daughters to Mrs. QuipJ ''''
Annette, the French maid Mrs. Kiefer
All performed their parts with much
spirit and not a little ability While
Mr.. Springer does not possess the Skill
of veteran playwright, he has never
theless 1produced a very creditable
piece.I After the performance refresh
ments were served, and then the pre-
vailing war spirit seized upon the COM
pany. National songs were sung, the
Stars and Stripes waved, patriotic re-
citations were delivered by Miss Emile
Connolly, and as result of the enthu-
siasm thus aroused Mr.. Atkinson gave
due notice TO his friends that he pro-
posed enlisting forthwith The COM
pany disbanded at a late hour with
husky throats and aching heads, but
exceedingly glad that they had came"
Miss Nina Miller entertained the M
is. Club at her home. 1103 o street. last
Monday evening, and gave the guests
a rare treat. The members. twenty
four in number, came under mask, the
costumes being original, and some
quite elaborate They We're escorted to
the third story. which had been dec
Grated and prepared for dancing, where
a most enjoyable evening was spent.
After the cake walk refreshments were
served, and the festivities were con-
tinued until the small hours of morn
ing.
General 10 Hamilton is down from
Auburn and stopping at the Golden
Eagle.
J. F. Brown and bride have returned
from their wedding tour and are stop
ping at the Golden Eagle.
s.
Miss Helen Lindsay of this city is
spending a few days with her cousin,
Mrs. D. c. Ha1sey, at Woodland.
Rev. E. Knappe of Seattle arrived in
the city yesterday as a visitor to the
California Lutheran Synod, and will re-
low