The record-union., 1899-01-08

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present. Mr.. and Mrs. Ball departed,
amid a shower of rice and good wishes,
for Los Angeles, where they will in the
future reside.
One of the most enjoyable affairs OF
the season was the party given by Mr..
and Mrs. John Breuner on New Years
eve at their spacious home, Twenty
third and NJ streets. Some forty guests
enjoyed the hospitality of the host and
hostess, and made merry while the old
year waned and the new year was
born. Whist occupied the time during
the passing Of 90, and when '9o was
ushered in dancing began to the music
Of an excellent orchestra, and contin-
ued till late hour. A feature of the
occasion was the decorations, each OF
the rooms having color scheme Of its
own The drawing-room was in red
love-knots and ropes of smilax, the hall
in yellow and palm leaves and New
Years bells, the library in blue, and
the dining-room a winter scene, with
pink for the color.
Miss Mayme Erlewine gave a military
party on Monday in honor of Thomas
Strachan. Whist was played before
supper The parlors, reception and
dining-rooms were handsomely deco
rated in red, white and blue, potted
plants, smilax and an abundance of
mistletoe. A dainty luncheon was
served to the guests, and at the con-
clusion, they we're taken into the par
lors where they dressed the new wo-
man, which created much fun. The
first prize for this was captured by Mrs.
Cecil Strachan, and the BOBBY by Joe
Heitz. The cake walk was another
amusing feature of the evening, and the
honors were carried off by Miss Cora
Hammer and Harry Williams. 1t was
long after midnight when the party
broke up, all declaring a most enjoy
able evening. Those present were
Misses Lulu Jones, Margaret Strachan,
Cora Hammer, Maud Blue, Kittie
Witherington, Agnes Strachan, Edith
Bross, Lulu Sherburn, Jennie Strachan,
Maud Wood, Eva Erlewine, Mrs. Cecil
Strachan, Ora Busick; Messrs. Jack Bit
eel, Fred Deane, John Barnby. Joe
Heitz, Will Appleton, Carl Brown,
Harry Williams, Henry Frazer and
James Strachan.
Mrs. L. Tozer entertained the Spoon
Whist Club last Monday afternoon. A
delightful surprise was given the mem
bers, as all their husbands had been in
vited to join them for the afternoon.
The prizes were received by DR.. G. l..
Simmons, DR.. H. E. Wright, Professor
E. C. Atkinson and w. w. Seaman. At
the end Of the afternoon a dainty
luncheon was served. Mrs. W. K.
Cothrin will entertain the club this
week.
The Saturday Club held its usual
meeting at 61O J street. Miss Emily
Thompson acted as director. The fol-
lowing program was well rendered:
Reading, Americas Musical Growth, -
Robert Braine;; song, "Slumber Song
(MacDowelD, Miss Medora Taylor;
piano solo, "Barcarolle' Nevin), Miss
Ruby Cooper; song, Good Night"
Chadwick, Mrs. F. NJ. Jones; piano
solo, Water Scenes" CNevin), (a)
Dragon Fly" (b) "Ophelia," (c)
Water Nymph," Miss Gertrude Ger
rish; song, "Danza" Nevin. Miss
Frances 3. Nourse; piano duet, "Coun-
try Dance, op. 5, No. % (Chadwick),
Mrs. w. W. Wood, Mrs. NJ. J. Dillman:
songs, (a) my Love and Sat Close
Together CMacDowelD, (b) You Love
Me Not" (MacDowelD, Mrs. F. H.
Pierce; piano solos, (a) "Valse Trieste"
(MacDowelD, Cb) "Efenbianz), (c)
March Wind (MacDowelD, Miss Rose
Woolf: vocal quartet, art Is a Dream
(Hawley), Mrs. J. H. Coppersmith.
Mrs. r. H. Hawley, Miss Sophie Jones,
Mrs. F. Moeller.
Miss Flora Herzog entertained the
Tres Jolie Club last Wednesday after
noon. Whist was played, the hostess
winning the first prize, Miss Mildred
Obarr the second, and Mrs. Charles
Phillips received the BOBBY. Misses
Jane Morrison, Ruby Cooper and Mrs.
G. P. Curtis acted as substitutes.
The Jolly Sixteen met at Miss Lulu
Jones' residence on Wednesday. Whist
was played, hearts being trumps dur
ing the evening. The first prizes were
won by George King and Miss Mayme
Erlewine, and the boobies by Miss
Laura Morrison and Thomas Strachan.
Dainty refreshments were served at the
conclusion of the games.
The Entire Nous Club gave another
one of it's delightful dancing parties last
night. The hall was prettily decorated,
and the dance was well attended.
Miss Blanche Van Heusen, who had
been spending the holidays with her
mother, has returned to San Francisco
to resume her studies at the Medical
Department of the University Of Cali
fornia.
Major Bernard and daughter, Miss
Jessie Bernard, of Chico are the guests
Of ]. F.. Cooper.
Mrs. George Vice is up from San
Francisco to attend the inaugural ball.
Miss Mignon Meiss has returned from
San Francisco.
Mrs Governor Gage will hold her
first general receptions at the Golden
Eagle Hotel on Wednesday next.
The Entire Nous Social and Dramatic
Club gave most delightful masquer-
ade and dance at Pythian Castle on
New Years Eve. The hall presented a
beautiful appearance with its merry
maskers and rich. costumes. The cake
walk was very interesting feature, in
which many took part. After unmask-
ing the following prizes were awarded:
ReSt dressed lady Miss Lizzie George: