The San Francisco call., 1898-12-18

Their formal introduction will take place and Mrs. John D. Spreckels, will give at Native Sons Hall January g. few weeks later a ball will be given at the Claus Spreckels. As this will be the first large gathering in San FranciSco's most palatial mansion 1t Is looked forward to with much interest
 Four engagements of note have just ap- peared upon the social record. That of Miss Marguerite Jolliffe to Dr. Herbert c. Moff1tt was the first surprise. Then tidings reached here from Europe of the engagement of Miss Mabel Lewis to ter of the late A. J. Lewis, who was one of the partners of the firm of George c. ShreVe & Co.,, and she is now traveling in Europe with her mother.
 Announcement is also made of the en- gagement of Miss Ethel Rodgers and AL bert J. Dibblee. Miss Rodgers is cousin of Mrs Walter s. Hobart and md take place next April at the home of Miss Rodgers in Columbus, Ohio.
 The last of the quartet of engagements is that of Miss Ethel Patton to Freder- ick George Bottum.
 Miss Claire Thomas and J William Borchers were united in marriage Sunday. December Il, at 145 North Fifth street, San Jose, by the Rev. V c. A TressIar. Miss Thomas is the daughter of Mrs. VI. Q BOrchers is one of San loses prominent young business men. The couple left on the evening train for an extended north ern trip. On their return they will reside in San Jose.
 Mrs. w. G. Irwin gave a delightful luncheon Thursday, December s, at ner residence on Van Ness avenue. The dec CratiCns were autumn leaves and violets. At the table were: Mrs William C. Whit tier. Mrs. Hyde Smith, Mrs. James F. Mrc L.. E Monteagle, Mrs. Frank Sullivan, Mrs. Howard Colt, Mrs. John de Ruyter, Mrs; Russ Wilson, Mrs. Robert OXnard and Mrs. Kruttschntt.
 Barbour Lathrop gave dinner party in the red room at the Bohemian Club re- gently at which he entertained MT. and Gerberding, Mrs B. Chandler Howard, Mrs. Solly Walter and Miss Henshelwood.
 The first meeting of the Wednesday Night Club of Oakland took place on Reeds Hail The patronesses were: Mrs. C. O. q. Miller. Mrs William Adam Ma Pierce. Mrs Seward McNear, Mrs. George W. McNear Jr.. Mrs. Philip E. BoWles Mrs. J. H. T. Watkinson, Mrs William Henshaw, Mrs. J. B. Mhoon, Mrs. Mark Requa Mrs. Harry N. Knowles and Mrs. Oscar Fitzalon Long.
 Mrs. Helen C. Huse gave tea recently at her home 2345 Charming way, Berke- ley. in honor of Mrs. l.. H. Clement and Miss Ethel Clement. who recently return ed from Paris and Miss Henry Of DeS Moines, Ia. The hostess was assisted in receiving by Mrs E. C. Head, Mrs. Mar tin Kellogg. Mrs. NJ. R. Lansing. Mrs. James S. Bunnen. Mrs. Sidney Smoot, Mrs. Hugh McMichael. Miss Head Miss Davenport. Miss Hathaway, Mss Buhheh and the Misses Shoot.
 pr Harry L. Tevis leaves next month Iasc mic Florence ridge, for a six months visit to MT. ana Mrs. Fred Sharon.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Caroian nave taken apartments at the Palace for the winter. Mir and Mrs. John C. Kirkpatrick nave returned, after a months absence in the East .,,, here shortly for the south of EnglanG, where they. expect to remain. I,o,. ,ot. MT. and Mrs. J; Downey Hafrey w y.d ieai for the East on Thursday iast , to speIru sI,gb ter, who is at school in New York
 Mrs w. H. Patton, Miss Ethel Patton and Mrs. Frank Wildes returned on sun day last from the East, where they have been visiting the past three months.
 Miss Ethel Hager will leave here the will spend the winter with her aunt, Mrs. Johnson.
 Major Guy L. Edie arrived from the East during the week He He will ll,fia iill the |
 Louis Bleadon and Miss Sarah Attell, whose engagement has been announced, will receive Sunday January l. at Miss Attells residence. 255 Third street. MT and Mrs A. Wiener announce the engagement of their daisnter, Miss Alice, to 1. Cohn.
 Mrs A Kronberg announces the en- gagement of her daughter Nonie to Charles l.. Heller of Napa
 1 The engagement is announced of Miss i Clara Barman and Robert Cohn.
 The engagement Is announced of Miss ! Lillie Jacobson and Morris Rubenstein. They will receive Sunday December 9, ! at 1914 Mission street, from 2 to D. m. Caroline MilZner-Hamilton is here from 1 London on a visit to her mother, Mrs. s. | MillZner. at 919 Sutter street i Miss Rose Cuneo has returned home 1 from a trip to San Mateo County, where she was the guest of the Misses de Bene- | detti.
 1 The wedding of Miss Nellie Messerle | and Captain Oscar Anderson was solemn 1 iZed at the home of the brides parents | in Santa Rosa. Only the near relatives were invited to the ceremony. The Rev