The San Francisco call., 1899-03-05

ternoon receptions and theater parties
have continued as heretofore, dancing
being the only diversion that has been
tabooed. Although a few Of the bellies
have taken prompt advantage of the rest
and quiet that the penitential period Of
fers there are others who would prolong
their amusements and who give them up
unwillingly.
Grand opera is the brightest spot in the
near future. 1t is quite the proper thing
TO be musical in Lent. and society is lit
orally counting the days until a week
from tomorrow night, when 1t will be
given a chance to don its finest raiment
and millinery in honor of the song birds
reign at the Grand Opera-house.
Mrs. Harold Sewall has been the pivot
around which interests of a social nature
have revolved during the week, numerous
entertainments having been given her in
order to make pleasant her visit to her
old home.
One of the most charming of the affairs
given in her honor was the luncheon which
Mrs. Downey Harvey gave at Aer resi-
dence on Pacific avenue last tuesday.
Those invited TO meet Mrs. Sewall were:
Mrs. Horace Blanchard Chase, Mrs. Jack
Cunningham, Mrs. Mountford Wilson, Mrs.
w. Mayo Newhall, Mrs. Rudolph Spreck-
Nuttall, Mrs. Robert OXnard, Mrs. Chaun-
cey R. Winslow, Mrs. McLaren, Miss
Catherine Clement and Miss Smith.
On Wednesday evening Mrs. Sewau was
again the guest of honor at a theater
party at the Orpheum, given by Mr.. and
Mrs. Horace Blanchard Chase. The others
entertained were: Mr.. and Mrs. Timothy
Hopkins, Miss Kohl, Frank Michaels and
Edgar Miner.
One Of the most elaborate weddings of
Schwabacher and Albert Ehrman, which
took place last Wednesday evening, at the
e = hid To- NOV ~n11rG md
Louis Schwabacher, 1920 Clay street.
Miss Emma NJ. Kohler was united in
marriage to Maurice Silberstein on We'd
nesday evening, March l, at the First
Unitarian Church. Rev. Horatio Steb-
bins Oftlciated. The bride Is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs Henry Kohler and grand
After the ceremony there were a recep-
ton and supper in the rooms of the Soro-
sis Club.
Another wedding, which took place on
Wednesday evening, was that Of Miss
Adelaide Allen ana Marun Shlitl, 'at .te
Hotel St. Nicholas. The Right Rev. VIII
liam Hall Moreland officiated. Mrs. Smith
is the daughter of A. NJ. Allen, the Ne
a capitalist and a member of the Bohe-
mian Club Mr.. and Mrs. smith lett on
Thursday TO visit the home of MI Smith s
father near Los Angeles. Upon thelr re-
turn they will make trip to Honolulu,
coming back later to. reside in this city.
Major General William Rufus Shafter,
L. S.A., was the guest of honor last Wed
nesday evening at banquet given by
California Commandery OF the Loyal Le-
gion. at the Occidental Hotel Colonel ].
c. Currier presided. Among the speakers
of the evening were General Shafter,
Commodore Watson, Horace Davis and
Mrs. Horace Blanchard Chase gave a
charming children's party on osts SATURDAY
February % at her residence, 261S BuCh-
anan street at which she entertaind
thirty-five little ones.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Crocker gave an
elaborate dinner party at the Waldorf
Astoria Hotel in New York city recently.
Oelrichs, Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Dillon Rip
ley, Mr.. and Mrs. James Speyer, Mr. and
Mrs. Lanfear Norrie, Mr.; and Mrs Her
Chiids, Mr. and Mrs. w. storrs Wells.
Mr. and Mrs. George B. de Forest, Mrs.
Nalison Sams5 MRS KeSnSenar M6sas raylor 5 campbe
Croker and T. Sanford Beatty
At a dinner given Thursday evening by
Mr.. and Mrs I W. Hellman at their res
idence, corner of Franklin and Sacramen-
to streets, announcement was made Of the
engagement of their daughter, Miss Clara
bride-elect made her social debut two
Seyis new and S a son of the late Moses Heller.
one of California; pioneer capitalists. No
date has been set for the wedding, but
it will probably take place in the fall.
Another engagement of interest is that
of Miss 1rma Herr to Nafffhan affIa Ian Landisbero is %
daughter of the late Dr. Cornelius Herr.
Announcement is made of the engage
ment of Mrs A. s. Hollister and James
Newlands Jr. Mrs. Hollster is the daugh-
ter of James B. Stevens of this city. Mr..
Newlands is the son Of James Newlands
of Nevada and nephew of Hon. Francis
G. Newlands, the Congressman from Ne
Xada. The wedding will +na take place place on On
the brides family on Vallejo street. 1t
will be a very quiet affair owing to the
illness of her father,
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Knight, accom-
panied by Miss Merrill, went south early
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Watson returned
to the city Wednesday morning after
spending a few weeks in Southern Cali
fornia. They are located at the Califor-
Mr. and Mrs. E: Clemmon Horst and
family, accompanied by Mrs. w. B. G.
Brown, returned Wednesday ! from
months visit to Coronado Beach.
Sheldon Kellogg has returned from
visit to his parents at their Santa Clara
Mrs. w. Frank Pierce and her daugh-
to their home in Oakland after a pleasant
stay at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Dexter
Pierce Gsn %rs 6gng near e. Hsmtb L9s Gftqs sav.
come up from San Jose and are occupying
apartments at the California Hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Callaghan Byrne have
taken a house at Santa Monica for the
Mr.. and Mrs, Sydney v. Smith expect
TO sail this week for japan for the bene-
fit of Mr. Smiths health. They will be
gone six weeks. Their daughter. Mrs.
fansdale, will join them at Honolulu on
their return trip.
his Eastern trip.
Major General Shafter, U. S. A. left on
Thursday for Bakersfield, where he will
spend Sunday. He was accompanied by
Captain w. II. McKittrick, U. S. ", and
Mrs McKittrick.
John Dolbeer and Miss Bertha Dolbeer
returned from Coronado Beach on Tues
day and are at the Palace Hotel.
Southard Hoffman returned from Homo
lulu on Wednesday after months alb
sence in the Islands, where his family
have been spending the winter.
Mrs. Prentiss Selby is visiting Mrs. Ed
ward Bosqui at her home in Ross Valley
Captain F. L. Darlington, y. s. A, who
arrived in this city last week on short
leave of absence, has returned to VAN
couver Barracks with Mrs. Darlington
and their thSsS daughters. who have been