The San Francisco call., 1901-12-01
Club Parties.

On Tuesday evening last the Gayety So
cial Club OF East Oakland gave its regU-
lar monthly party al Cameron Hall. The
affair was calico party and a splendid
time was enjoyed by all present. The in
vitations were in the shape of pumpkins
and printed on yellow calico The pro-
grammes were also pumpkin shaped and
the covers were Of figured calico. caus-
ing great amusement. The costumes were
su of calico. Prizes were won by Miss
Antoinette Smart and Mr.. Smith. The
latter created great amusement by i'm
Inediately making use Of his prize, a pair
of red silk socks.
At 8 O'Clock the grand march COM
Tnenced. led by the president, Miss Birdie
Pitcher. and the guard. Louis Oksen.
Each young lady having brought bas-
ket lunch for TWO and a necktie OF the
same material as her dress, each gentle
man purchased lunch and necktie AMI
proceeded 10 hunt for the young lady
whose dress matched his necktie. she be-
coming his partner for an old fashioned
Virginia reel and afterwsrd for supper in
the banquet room.
Miss Antoinette Smart was induced to
deliver one Of her humorous recitatiOns
and Louis Oksen sang a solo. In the early
hours Of the morning the party broke up,
al having enjoyed a delightful evening.
The floor manager was Clarence Smith.
On the reception committee were Miss
Harriet Dwyer, Miss Minnie McCracken
and Mr.. Farnham. Miss Bessie Smart.
Miss Gertrude Dwyer and Miss g. Hussy
composed the decorating committee. The
music was furnished by Miss O'COnnor
OF O'Brien's orchestra.
The last business and social meeting Of
the club was held on Monday, November
i, al Cameron Hall; East Oakland, when
some rev members were admitted Louis
Oksen was elected guard. committee
was appointed for the purpose OF prepar-
fhE initiation and degree ceremonies, of
which c. Smith was appointed chairman.
After the business was concluded games
music and dancing occupied the time Un-
I'll midnight.
Among those present at the calico
party were: Miss Birdie Pitcher, presi-
dent; Miss Daisy Jacoby, secretary: Miss
H Dwyer. treasurer: Miss Caroline
Emma Deike, Miss Gertrude Dwyer
Miss Kittie Dunakin. Miss OConno-,
Miss Lille Husing, Miss Mamie Dwyer
Miss Antoinette Smart, Miss Bessie
Smart, Miss Margaret Broderick Miss
Elinor Broderick, Miss Kate Broderick
Miss Alarina Gray, Miss Rose Gray, Mrs.
r. W. Pitcher, Mrs. de Bruyn; Charles
Jacoby, vice president, Louis Oksen,
guard; A. Guichsrd. Frank Norris, Harry
Gillian. Clarence Smith. Charles II. Jen-
kins. Clarence Langdon. Leonard Adams,
\. r. Thiler. J. FalettIs 8. Derby, J.
1 Nelson, w. ShuInans George II. Derby,
I James H. Russell L. Guichard. Mr.. Chap
man, Mr.. Larue, Mr.. Farnham and Mr..
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On the evening Of November 25 Loyal
Circle No. 17s, Companions Of the Forest.
held it's annual banquet in Banquet Hall,
Ancient Order Of Foresters' building.
The banquet was rendered 10 the Off
GERS Of the Supreme Grand Circle. The
hall and tables were beautifully decorat-
ed with evergreens and flowers. At the
head Of the table sat the grand officers
and the officers of Loyal Circle.
Joseph w. Roberts acted as toastmas-
ter. Mrs Miller. grand chief companion;
Mrs. BOehm, Miss T. Pritchard, Mrs.
Fisher and others responded. After the
banquet the grand officers were presented
with 4 beautiful bouquet of flowers by
Fred Zimmerman Of Loyal Circle.
4 banquet and high Jinks was given by
Croker Lodge No. 302. A. o. L. W., in
honor Of the presentation OF the banner
awarded the lodge for the greatest in
crease Of membership during the year.
Grand Recorder c. 7. Spencer was
chairman OF the evening and made the
address OF welcome.
w il. Barnes. deputy grand master,
Vas presented as the orator Of the even
Aag. He made a pleasing address and
Hoacluoeo by presenting the banner to