The San Francisco call., 1903-12-30
EVENTS IN SOCIETY

OAKLAND. Dec. 29.-One of the most elab-
crate functions of the week will undoubtedly
be the luncheon which Mrs. John Charles
Adams is planning for Mrs. Malcolm Henry of
row at the University Club in San Francisco,
and as the decorator has been given carte
blanche something unique may be expected.
About 100 guests have been invited to meet
Mrs. Henry and many delightful features have
been prepared for their entertainment by Mrs:
Adams who is most liberal and original
hostess Mrs Henry and Mrs. Adams at
tended school together and many friends of
their school days will be guests at the lunch
This will be the first of a series of pleasant
affairs Mrs. Adams intends giving.
Mrs. William Hubbard entertained a num-
Der of children-little tots whom Santa Claus
had forgotten-at her home yesterday after
noon and distributed gifts from a large Christ
mas tree. She was assisted by Mrs Samuel
Hubbard Jr. and Mrs. R. A Bray.
Mrs Oscar Luning also acted the part of
fairy godmother Sunday, gathering in the
neighborhood children and giving the word
Christmas a real meaning to score or
more Of little folks whose stockings had been
hanging empty and to whom tree" was but
The big tree which gave so much pleasure to
Mrs Luning and her guests Christmas eve
was relighted Sunday and many a little heart
was g!addened by the pretty gifts its glittering
branches yielded.
Little Christmas will be celebrated at ST.
Paul's Episcopal Church on January = with an
old-fashioned Twelfth-Night party. The
members of the choir will be the chief partici-
pants and a music programme will be given
under the direction of Z. F. Crandall, Mrs
Newton Koser. Miss Crissie Taft and Miss
ment was originated by Rev. c. w. Walkerly,
rector of ST. Pauls.
The Piedmont Whist Club was entertained
by Mrs. William House yesterday, Mrs. s. D.
Gilman being. the lucky prize winner Mrs
Mrs. George Sterling, Mrs. H. c. Capwell, Mrs
w. E. Sharon, Mrs. Henry Bratnober, Mrs
Harry Thomas Mrs. Charles Gilman, Mrs
Charles Gilman Jr, Mrs. Maxwell, Mrs. Ed
mupd Engs. Mrs. Wickham Havens, Mrs. j. T.
w. Randall. Mrs. J. B. Richardson, Mrs. H. c.
Mygatt and Mrs Florence wing
BERKELEY. Dec. 29.-Berkeley Lodge of
Good Templars will give an 'at home" in
their lodgeroom, corner Berkeley way and
Shattuck avenue, on New Years night The
members and their guests will be entertained
by programme of musical and literary num-
Mr. and Mrs A. S. ]. Woods entertained a
number of friends at their home on Christmas
day. A Christmas dinner was served, after
which there was an entertainment
Remigio Rueda, son Of wealthy family In
Rood daughter of DR.. and Mrs. r. c. Rood
of San Diego, We're married Monday, De-
large number of friends The young couple
Immediately left for Iowa, the groom intend
ing to take postgraduate course at the
university of that State. He has Just received
his degree from the University Of California.
The bride was senior at the university.
Miss Elizabeth Rogers of 2121 Prince street
was rendered a surprise party at her home on
Christmas eve by a number of her young
friends. An mpromptu programme served to
amuse and gifts were afterward exchanged
The guests were the Misses Louise Gunntp
Mildred Birmingham, Alice Short, Maud Bir-
mingham, Lillian Peletin, Gladys Adams, Ida
OIerich, Julia Walker, Daphne Forsythe, An
toinette Kenake. Harold Brayton, Harry Mel
link. George Graft. Fred Ollerich, Eugene
Carries, Joseph Rodgers, Russell Cross, Allen
Nichols William Thoms, Fred Nicholas, Mr.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Thoms Mrs. G. E. For
sythe, Mrs. c. A. Meiink, Mrs. ]. E. Mich
olas Mrs. c. T. Rogers and 7. F. Holtzer.
Miss Marjorie Erwin will be the hostess at
a card party to be given next Wednesday
afternoon. Miss Florence Thrall will assist
her in receiving her guests.
ALAMEDA, Dec. 29.-Members of the Friday
Evening Assembly will hold Christmas party
in Harmonic Hall tomorrow evening. The
patronesses of the function Mrs. George
H. Mastck. Mrs. e. F. Gerald. Mrs. M. W.
LevkowicZ and Mrs. F. ID. Colburn.
Thursday afternoon the pansy class of the
First Congregational Church will give en-
tertainment in the church parlors from until
o'clock Among those who will participate
are Elmer Cleary Norma Foss Olive Hanley,
ing, Ella Muller. Marjorie Scott Albert Was
TELL Richard James, Harold Dexter, Philip
Dexter, Willard Grifhng. Helen Neal, Marian
MARITIME, Nita MARITIME, Muriel Newton. Ruth
Bullard: Ethelyn Gaige. Laura Sphinx, Memory
Doubleday. Dorothy Foster, Lois Rogers and
Alvle Leitch.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. W. Leydecker entertained
the Isle City Whist Club at their home, 925
Santa Clara avenue, last evening. Prizes were
won by Mrs. A. A. Stratford, L. NJ. Kline and
meeting at the residence of DIR. L. T. Cranz
1926 Sherman street.