The San Francisco call., 1901-12-25
UNCLE GEORGE BROMLEY in The ROLE
OF SANTA CLAUS AT THE TRUMB0 HOME
Aged Cubman Distributes Gifts at a Christmas Eve Party
Given in Accordance With the Custom of the Genial
Coonel--Some Delightful Events of the Closing Year
" NCLE GEORGE BROMLEY was

II " NCLE GEORGE BROMLEY was
in his element at the Christmas
party given last evening by Col
W onel and Mrs. Isaac Trumbo at
their residence, 1888 Sutter street
He was Santa Claus and he filled the
part to perfection. Uncle George had no
mustache to deceive the little ones or
their parents. He handed out gifts with
such a glad hand" that the recipients
were unable TO refuse them. The aged
clubman had a merry word for all. The
winsome miss, the small boy who has be-
come dubious about the man who comes
down the chimney and the older folks
who recall their own days OF blissful jig
norance accepted from him presents Of
all kinds.
He was the accepted representative of
Colonel Trumbo and his beautiful wife
They had devoted the past week choosing
presents for their friends that would be
appreciated.
In giving his delightful party Colonel
Trumbo simply followed a custom he in
augurated many years ago. His nome
has always been thrown open on CHRIST
mas eve. Last night from o'clock until
midnight the guests dropped in to par
take of his hospitality. Among the friends
who called were artists of ability, who
rendered sweet songs and musical selec-
tions.
At o'clock the carol singers of St.
nantly lighted windows and sang Noel"
st the conclusion of the song the CHOIR
listers were invited in and MADE glad with
presents and refreshments. The Knick-
erbocker quartet and the Bohemian trio
also rendered selections. Ossie Franks,
the we'll known tenor, scored his usual
success with his pleasing melodies. Louis
Butler recited, as did also Mrs. Nellie
hOIbTOok-Blinn.
Mistietoe hung from every chandelier,
and il proved dangerous Tor bellies to
stand beneath the bOugh.
Ihe magnificent collection Of paintings
owned by the Trumbos were hung. and
the guests enjoyed viewing them. There
were canvases from the brush of Millet,
jules Dupree, Messinier, Bonheur and
others. They represent scenes of every
Mrs. Trumbo proved a delightful host
/ ess. She made every one feel at home
and entertained the guests. She was at
tired in magnificent gown of pink.
A banquet was given last night at the
Palace Hotel by Alr. CASTOR of the Met
California street. At o'clock the guests
assembled in the maple room annex
where covers were laid for twenty guests.
The gentlemen present were principally
insurance men from the East, for whom
Mr.. CASTOR decided to provide a merry
Christmas. The guests left the festive
board at a late hour, voting Mr.. CASTOR
a royal host.
The Bella Vista was the scene of much
pleasure last evening. A delightful mu-
sical programme by the guests, together
with a Christmas tree and dancing, COM
prised the festivities.
Some private dinner parties will be
given to-day.
A delightful Christmas tree party was
given by the Misses Oracle and Viola
Frank and Master Stanley Frank on Fri
day afternoon last at their residence,
1888 McAllister street, at which they en-
/ tertained a number of their young friends.
! The house was prettily decorated with
| evergreens and Christmas berries, and 4
! pleasant afternoon was passed, games be-
/ ing INDUCED in and dainty refreshments
! served. Those present were:
Miss Edna Mangels Alvina Kohlbecker,
/ Ruth Hosmer Eva Bolton. Georgia Jackson
I Josie Williams Olive Parker Fannie Thomp-
/ son. Judith Rosenfelt Alice Robinson, Lucille
| Bret Cenevieve MarteII: Masters Henry and
! Willie Mangels. Raymond and Edwin Schubert
Marion Lipman' Joe Lgtz, Joe KOhlbecker
One of the prominent and important So
/ cial events that will take place this after
noon will be the dinner given by the So
/ ciety Of California Pioneers at Pioneer
/ Hall There will be addresses by the
members and reminiscent stories of early
] expected.
! Among the many entertainments to be
/ given to-day none will be more worthy
of support or patronage than the benefit
| performance TO be given in Odd Fellows
The pupils Of the 1 CaidWell ifrraIrladt Dramatic
/ School will produce THE Tigress." with
/ a matinee and evening performance. A
I great many tickets have been sold in ad-
/ vance for this entertainment and the
! Grand Army posts will be well repre-
| sented.
Mayor-elect Schmitz has consented to
| direct a special orchestra for the occa-
sion and to render his own composition.
! The American Citizen March {"