The record-union., 1898-05-08

A delightful farewell party was ten
dered to Willie and Gussie Quass be-
fore their departure for Europe. 1t
was given at the home Of their grand
mother Mrs Heilbron, 1102 o street,
on Tuesday afternoon, April 10Th.
Games and dancing were indulged in by
the little folks until a late hour when
they repaired to the dining-room and
did justice to a supmtuous repast.
Among the invited guests were: Nellie
Daroux, Charlotte McClatchy, Irene
Russell, Edwina Rogers, Henry He'll
bron, Edith Heilbron, Ethel Baker,
Mamie Heilbron, Gladys White, Ger
trude Miller, Edith Revett, Mildred
Revett, Bunnie Schwartz, Rella Pom
mer, Willie Quass, Gussie Quass.
Mrs. A. H. Heilbron Mr.. Quass, Gus
sic and Willie Quass left for two
years trip to Germany last Sunday.
Professor Edward Howard Griggs
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. H. Vein
stock during the week.
J. German visited San Francisco last
week.
One of the most enjoyable affairs of
the past week was the card party given
by the c. L. R. S. at Foresters' Hall
on Thursday evening in honor of the
visiting delegates. The hall never look
ed more attractive, pink being the pre-
dominating color. Streamers of pink
crepe paper were artistically draped
from the chandeliers to the corners Of
o;,,1r 7 IN1.oY
used most In the decorations and gave
their delicate fragrance and bright
color to the scene. During the evening
a delightful musical programme was
rendered. Mrs. Ed German and Mr..
Wheat won the first prizes. After the
game, ice cream and cake were served.
The guests were very enthusiastic over
the good time enjoyed by all.
On Friday evening at Foresters' Hall
a party was given by the c. L. R. s..
to the visiting guests. The ladies all
appeared in evening costume, and it
was one Of the prettiest parties of the
season.
James Faris is visiting at Gridley.
gave a paper chase" at Oak Park to
a number Of her friends.
w. Colclough spent a few days dur
ing the past week in San Francisco.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. B. Hall were the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Portwood
at their beautiful new home, "Poinci-
anna Villa" in Orangevale last We'd
nesday.
Mrs. H. Weinstock entertained the
Kingsley Art Club at her home, 1881 H
street. This was the last meeting Of
the season, and the following officers
We're elected for the year: President,
Mrs. H. Weinstock; First Vice-Presi-
dent. Mrs. Bassett; Second Vice-Presi-
dent Mrs. E. B. Purnell; Secretary,
Miss Belle wilkins; Treasurer Miss
Blanche Twitchell. After the general
meeting very dainty refreshments were
served the guests.
The Friday Literary Club met at the
residence Of the Misses Dierssen. The
young ladies are still studying Taine's
History Of England.
A most enjoyable party was given
on Tuesday evening, May Sd, by the
ladies of the Liberty Club at Oak Park.
During the evening a "cake walk was
INDUCED in. Miss Laura Smith and
Mr.. Stanley captured the first prize,
which was a delicious fruit cake. Mrs.
Souther and Mr.. Moore won the ''booby
prize"
The Fin de Steele Whist Club at
tended the Changers picnic yesterday.
They were chaperoned by Mrs. F. L.
Thompson and Miss Weigt. Among
those who attended the picnic were:
Misses Ethel Hall, Ethel Parsons, Edith
Thompson, Eva Thompson, Blanche
Dwinelle, Gwendolen Matthews, Grace
Farnsworth, Nellie Allen, Mamie Small
Nellie Uren, Flora Meister, Florence
Renwick; Messrs. Will Weigt, Charlie
Baker. Claus Wallander, Will Hatfield
John Sherburn. Ed. Stack, Fred Ellis
Will Hopkins, Miller Upson, Roy Gif-
fens, Carroll Morris.
The truth of the adage, "A bad be-
ginning makes a good ending" was
fully verified last Sunday by the ex-