The San Francisco call., 1904-11-05
THE DOLL SHOW.
BY Zoe Green Radcliffe.

OAKLAND Nov. 4.-In a few weeks Christ
mas will be upon us and loving hearts are
suggesting many things for busy fingers TO do.
Many of the card clubs have abandoned their
games for the present and the members in
stead ply their needles industriously. A
Many, however, have learned to walt for
the annual doll show before making any
Christmas purchases and the plan is wise
one The daintiest articles and the dearest
dclls of every possible size and complexion are
to be found every year at the doll show and
it is SO much easier to buy them at the rea-
sonable prices asked, than to bother getting
them ready oneself. Then. too. one has the
satisfaction OF knowing that these purchases
have helped to insure the comfort of the little
orphans at the West Oakland Home for the
benefit of which the doll show is annually
given.
This year the big charity event takes place
in the Ebell rooms on December 1, and g..
The lady managers are well pleased with the
prospects of unusual success. The excellent
arrangements Of last years event will be i'm
proved on in many ways. In addition to the
musical programme, a number Of children
viii take part in living pictures. An effort
VIII be made to seat guests during the pro-
gramme numbers, so that every one may
nave an equal chance to see what is going on.
Busy people frequently make mistakes, and
even the society reporter has to own to fall
hDllity once in while. BY error I an
nounced that the marriage of Miss Myra Frier-
son and Sherman Mcdowell would take place
last wednesday night, but l was a whole
week ahead OF time. Wednesday, November o,
10 the date and preparations for the event
promise an unusually charming affair The
little Church of the Advent is to be a mass
of blossoms, pink and white. with the usual
background of green. The maid of honor will
wear white, while the bridesmaids will be
two In pink and two in pale green. The ef-
feet can easily be imagined. Two little flower
girls. Pauline Slower and Mabel Lewis wear
ing white and strewing pink roses will add to
the picturesqueness of the scene Before the
ceremony the Elks' Quartet-Mr Mcdowell "a
prominent Elk-will sing several appropria-
ate selections and while the solemn vows are
being exchanged Miss Alice Murray will softly
sir Call Me Thine own
Miss Ethel Valentine goes East sbort,v to
make her home in Germantown, Pa. She was
the motif to-day for pleasant little luncheon
and reception at the home of Miss Maud Edith
Pope. II was quite informal, only three guests
Miss Valentine, Miss Fore and Miss Taft
enjoying the dainty midday meal while Just a
noon guests included Miss Edith Gaskiil. Miss
Elsie Marwedel, Miss Coralie Selby. Miss Flor
Rawlings. Miss Van Dyke, Miss Gertrude Al
len, Mrs Grace Cowing, Mrs. G. b. Cook Mrs
r. A. Bray, Miss Mccormick of Alameda, Mrs
Willard Williamson.
Mr.. and Mrs NJ Dierssen celebrated their
silver wedding anniversary last Wednesday
with reception and banquet at the Piedmont
Club house. II was not only elaborate but
very enjoyable affair. The esteemed couple
At the supper table Benjamin Curtaz of san
Francisco acted as POSTMASTER. Among those
Dierssen were Mr.. and Mrs. NJ L. Dierssen.
Mr.. and Mrs II. Hennings, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben.
jamin Curtaz. Mr.. and Mrs. t. Sondeleiter.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Sondeleiter Sr, Mr. and Mrs
]. Dierssen, Mr.. and Mrs J. Kreye. Miss T.
Kreye, Mr.. L. w. Flege Mr.. and Mrs K
Winters, Miss B. Winters. Miss c. winters,
Mr.. and Mrs. scribner. Miss B. scribner, bnsr
a Postnikon; Mr. and Mrs f. HennIngs
Mrs. j. H. Fieee Mr. and awsTa Mrs MT Jobnston and
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Kroma, Mr. and Mrs w
Ludwig. Mr. and Mrs H. Kattenhorn, Mr. and
Mrs. ], Hesse. Mr.. and Mrs. c. j. Borgfeldt,
Mr., and Mrs Bronkhurst, Miss Hennings Har-
ry Hennings.
A delightful Halloween party was given bv
Miss Birdie Pitcher at her home on East Eight
eenth street in honor Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
their Eastern trip. The house was decorated
with pepper boughs and grinning jack O. Lam
terms, and many Halloween games and tricks
caused hilarious mirtn. In descriptive con-
test Miss Elsie Palmer won the prize. deli
cious supper was served. at which the guests
further learned their fortunes from berfbboned
walnuts, the ring going to Miss May Dwyer
Those present were Mrs r. w. Pitcher, Miss
Dwyer, Miss Elsie palmer, MRS Winifred DEM saas
ing. nee Palmer; Miss Gertrude Dwyer Messrs
Arthur Derning, Alfred Duby, Edmund Pechart,
Joseph A. spansier ana Ed broadwater.
Mrs Carrie Brown Dexter left last night for
Hochord H., to spend couple of months
with relatives. and. incidentally, to enjoy the
musical season in Chicago. Mrs Dexter who
has been leading soprano of the First Presby-
terrain Church for some time, will be missed
during her absence. as she has many friends
and admirers here.
Speaking OF the First Presbyterian choir re-
minds me that Clement Rowiands, the absent
leader. is now in London and enjoying excellent
health.
Miss Eda Curdts is planning card party
for November Is. complimentary to Mrs Asa
Mendenhall. The affair Will take place at the