The San Francisco call., 1898-08-07
Home Gatherings.

A pleasant surprise party was rendered George Knippenberg and Henry Elmers on Wednesday evening, July T. Among the features of the evening was a quar- tet, consisting of W. Baudoin, H. Bau- doin, MT. Schultheiss and MT. Pfaffel. which rendered several selections. A fancy dance, executed by Miss Dora Of Hermann, was much enjoyed. delight ful supper was served at 10 o'clock, after which dancing was resumed until a late hour. Those present were: Miss Dora Offermann, Miss Annie Windeler, Miss Matte Von Soosten, Miss Clara Seller, Miss Hattie Bucking, Miss L. Seller, Miss Frieda Bucking, Miss Blanche Dasmann, Miss NJ. Loese, Miss Louise Aubin, Miss Augustine Aubin, Miss Clotilde Devany, Miss Annie Schonfeld. Miss Lulu Bur meister Miss Annie Wulzen, Miss G. May Lackmann, Miss Martha Buckng, Miss Sophie Beckmann, Miss M. Beck mann, Miss Lydia Carson, Miss l.. Seng- steken, Miss T. Fostering, Miss L. Heidt- mann; W. Baudoin, H. Baudoin. MT. Pfaffel. Mr. Sch Iltheiss, Emil lStroth, Duebel. Charles Reidel, T. Erlin, |. Schonfeid, E. Williams, D. Ohlerich, D. Wulzen, |; Barner, H. ElmerS, c. knip- penberg F. Knippenberg, Carl Bruns, Fl. Hasselbach, G. Hasselbach, Henry Lack mann, Ernst, LaGkmann. H. Hildebrq4Indt;; Henry Derks Hermann Tern PsTkksi RsIdking FT8d W Dasmann, F. Huber, Harry Lackmann, Ernst Mayborg, H sengssteken; Mrs Mrs. z. z. R. Knippenberg, MT. and Mrs, C; May borg, Mir and Mrs. H. H. Schortheimer, MT. and Mrs. J. Lackmann-
 number of her friends with a barn party" at her home, 153S Ninth street Alameda, Wednesday evening, July N; The grounds were beautifully illuminated with Japanese lanterns, and the interior of the house was transformed into an old-fashioned barn. The guests ap-- on6 Max Guntlad. in his uP-to-date bloomer- girl costume contrasted greatly with the hayseeds and old-fashioned country folk; Miss Mabel Norton represented Maud Muller and E. Schoenwald the Judge"
 A very pleasant and entertaining sur prise party was given on Saturday even ing last by Miss Anna Burkhardt, at her residence, 723 Cough street, in honor of the birthday of Walter Mcdonald. The parlors were elegantly decorated with evergreenS, potted plants and cut flowers, and the dining room, where the collation. was served, was also tastefully arranged with sweet peas, roses and smilax.
 The entertainment consisted of vocal and instrumental music, recitations and games. MT. and Mrs. Frank McNally sang songs, with piano accompaniment; Miss Mercedes Medina entertained with English and Spanish songs, with guitar accompaniment: John N. Fitzgerald kept the company in a jolly mood with his comic and sentimental effusions; Miss Mamie Fitzsimmons and Thomas Murray rendered plaSant duets on the piano, with comic and patriotic songs; Mrs NJ. C. Miller gave recitations. After the enter tainment the company retired to the din- Ing room, where a bountiful repast was partaken of by the assembled guests, in- terWoven with toasts and speeches com memorative of the occasion. Toasts and responses thereto were made by J. N. Fitzgerald Captain M. E. King, Dr. D.. W. McNeill and W. McDonald.
 The following were present: Mir. and Mrs F. McNally. MT and Mrs; J.. T. Miller, Mrs. Burkhardt. Mrs schaeffer. Mrs Newberry, Miss Tina Jurgenson, Miss Agnes Cooper, Miss Kate Cooper, Miss Rosie Silver, Miss Mercedes Medina, Miss Mamie Fitzsimmons, Miss Anna Burkhardt, Miss Agnes Noonan, M F. King. J. A. Ephriam, J. N. Fftzgerald, w Lawson, w. Mcdonald, Dr. D. w. McNeill, T. Murray, F. Schepp, G. Mc- Nally, F. McNally Jr., John Eddy and others.
 Friday evening Schaefer's Grove, Ross Valley, was the scene of much merrymak- Ing and enjoyment, the occasion. being a farewell party given in honor of several