The record-union., 1899-03-19

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Sacramento Parlor, N. S. G. W., will
give a dancing party next Wednesday.
1t is expected to be a very nice affair.
H. S. Herrion will leave for a trip to
Jackson and Angels Camp tomorrow.
Miss Marie Winans has gone to ner
home in Salinas.
The whist party that Mrs. V. S. Nc
Clatchy gave on Friday afternoon was
very charming one. There were
fourteen tables, Mrs. McAuliffe recelV-
ing the highest score, Mrs. G H.
Beard the second, Mrs. c. c. Bonte the
third, Mrs VIM. Beckman the fourth
and Mrs DR.. Simmons, Sr, the boopy.
It being ST. Patrick's Day all the deco
rations were in green. over the uools
and on the walls were large branches
of greens, and the chandeliers were en-
twined with ivy and smilax. There
were large bows of green crepe paper,
and Irish flags were draped artistically
on the walls Everything was green
from beginning to end, and presented
most charming appearance. The score
cards We're shaped like small sham
rocks, and each guest received the
small emblem of Ireland as a souvenir,
10; ladies'
who served the refreshments were
gowned daintily in light dresses. They
were Misses Nell Allen. Nell Uren, Flora
Meister, George Carroll and Edna Nc
Clatchy.
The Mignon Dancing Club gave its
closing party Friday evening at Turn
ers Hail. The hall was tastily deco
rated, the predominating color being
lavender Garlands of green were
hung from the center of the room to
the walls, and there were long strings
OF lavender butterflies. From booth
that was decorated with large Japan
ese parasol and japanese lanterns, lem
onade was served. Couches were placed
along the side, and also many beautl-
full lamps The musicians stand was
banked with palms. and above it a
large American flag was draped. Up
stairs a delicious supper was served
The principal color here was red. Red
crepe paper was used in great quanti-
ties, and many beautiful palms deco
rated the room. The electric lights had
red shades, and it threw warm glow
over the room. James McClatchy was
wi mr.
Amy Coombs We're the floor directors.
The reception committee was Misses
Carrie Cothrin, Sue Pierson, Edwina
Crouch and Gladys Hale, and they per-
formed their duties in a most hospit-
able manner. The party was very de-
lightful one, and it was very late before
the party disbanded. There were sixty
invited guests besides the following
members: Misses Ethel Corey, Barbara
Small, Ada Burns, Elita Pierson, Sue
Pierson, May Cunningham, Loretta
Chapman, Edwina Crouch, jeanette
Hatch, Carrie Cothrin, Florette Hodg-
don, Lillian Steinman, Laura Curtis,
Blanche Harcourt Helena Biewener,
Beth Hughson, Leona Giffen, Amy
Coombs, Alma Grady, Ethel Reid,
Gladys Hale, Bertha Kohler, Carl
Luhrs, Judson Flint, Russell Stephens,
Norman Doan. George Heitman, Win
field Ingram, Burnell Wiseman, Ralph
Burchell Upson, Foye Goth
rim, Laurance Wizard, Frank Ryan, Les
ter Giffen, Jedd McClatchy, James Nc
Hobart Pierson, Nathan
Coombs, Jaffray Hall and Percy Kid
der.
Miss Maye Carroll went to San Fran
cisco yesterday afternoon to attend the
opera.
On Thursday, at her home on Eighth
street, Mrs. E. Mccormick entertained
a number of her friends at luncheon.
Potted plants and flowers decorated the
rooms. During the luncheon the guests
were highly entertained by music.
Those present were: Mrs. w. B. Davis,
Mrs. Julia Mcconnell Mrs. Pauline Daw-
ley, Mrs. B. V. Croly, Mrs. Hannah
Ough, Mrs Sarah Wing, Mrs. G. H.
Smith, Mrs. Frank Phillips, Mrs. F. A.
Woods, Mrs. Louise Titherington, Mrs.
NJ S. Billings. Mrs. E. r. Hamilton,
Mrs. \. Osborne.
The Tuesday Literary Club met at
Hall, Foresters' Building, Mrs.
Findley r. Dray, the President, pre-
siding. Those present listened atten-
lively to very interesting lecture by
Professor Charles Mills Gayley on OK
ford University" He described the
collection of colleges which constituted
the university its democratic manage
ment, the advantages of such an insti-
tuition, and some traditions, customs
and ceremonials which have come
down through the centuries. The sub
ject next week will be Current Top
les" and discussion on Self Con-
sciousness, It's Cause and Effect
Mrs. w. J. Gavigan entertained at a
five o'clock tea on Wednesday after
noon the members of the Derthick
Club. The table and rooms were pret-
tily decorated with lilacs. palms. car
nations and violet ribbons. The guests
were Mrs. G. H. Mclaughlin, Mrs. G.
II. Smith, Mrs. H. B. Brickenfeld, Mrs.
Cronkite of Ohio, Miss Anna Wotd,
Miss Virna Woods. Miss Jennie Fay,
Miss Bertie eGroth. Miss frankie
Spaulding, Miss Sophie Price, Miss
Molie Titherington, Miss Marguerite
Fay and Miss Mabel Mccormick
Judge w. C.>Van Fleet, ex-Justice of
the Supreme Court, is in the city,
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Mrs. Charles F. Fletter of Alameda,
who had been visiting relatives and
friends in this city for the past three
weeks, has returned home.