The San Francisco call., 1904-02-25
EVENTS IN SOCIETY

OAKLAND Feb. 24.-In spite of the in
clement weather, the song and organ recital by
Mrs. Carrie Brown Dexter and Miss Virginia
de Fremery last evening we'll attended, the
large auditorium of the First Presbyterian
Church being almost filed with the admirers
of these two we'll known musicians. Mrs. DeX-
ter looked unusually well in a very becoming
pink gown of crepe and lace, and her clear.
delicate soprano voice was never heard to bet
ter advantage. In the brilliant aria from Ri
goletto, Caro- Nome she especially
good 'The Monotone" by Cornelius, was
also artistically done. VIII King, as Mrs
Dexter's accOmpanst, did some excellent work
Miss de Fremerys friends were largely in
evidence last night and seemed to appreciate
fully her selections on the organ, She was at
great disadvantage IN being Goiiged 20 play
poor instrument, which called for power
equal to only occasionally Her rendition OF
Lemare's "BarcarOlle and the "COntes a Av-
ril, by WidOr, was excellent, and they were
the most pleasing numbers Of a very difficult
Both ladies' were the recipients of many
beautiful flowers.
The Starr King art exhibit continues 10 at
tract goodly number Of visitors every after
noon and evening, although the steady down
pour of rain has kept many at home that would
otherwise have helped to swell the attendance
CaGenasso anG Piazzoni are the largest ex-
hibtors The two large csnvases by CaGe-
nasso, Summer and a Gray Day, are
splendid examples OF the versatility Of that
well known artist. the warmth and brightness
Of the contrasting vivdy with the dripping
trees and gray sky of the other
Xavier Martinez has four weird pictures,
breathing loneliness and desoation that have
attracted much attention, and, usual wher-
ever Sidney Yards has landscape hung. an
admiring group is always to be seen.
Chapel Judsons Monterey Cliffs are good
The ladies Of the West Oakland Home Asso-
citation will give house warming at the home
next Saturday to celebrate the completion OF
an addition to the main building. The infants
now being cared for by the institution will be
l ri All
which the crowded condition Of the home has
male necessary for some time.
Many prominent society women of Oakland
are members of the association and intensely
interested in the work done there A few OF
Backus, Mrs Mehrmann. Miss Curdts. Mrs
Ewing Mrs. Pratt, Mrs Schrock. Mrs. Beret-
ta Mrs. Van Court and scores OF others.
The reception will be from 80 to in the
afternoon and from 80 TO 1880 in the even
in= at the home. corner Ninth and Campbell
streets. The public generally is invited and
the home will be open for inspection Visitors
cOmins from San Francisco by way OF the
broad gauge local will leave he trains at
West Oakland. the first station.
Miss Ida MAY Bradley is planning a visit
to Newman, Mereed County. where she will
be the guest of relatives She has been re-
quested to give recital during her stay there
and has prevailed upon Lowell Redheld, the
barytone, to assist her.
Miss Bradley is one of the cleverest readers
and dialect monoOgists in Oakland Her i'm
presentations are inimitable which added to
an attractive appearance and charming man.
ner. make her "A social favorite and she is in
much demand at club and private entertain
ments. On her return from Newman she will
appear before the Adelphian Club in Alameda
Mrs Lillian Brown Everts entertained the
Monday Club yesterday, her guests being Mrs
Charles Houghton, Mrs. Frank Brigham Mrs
Hayward G. Thomas. Mrs. Horr Meek Mrs
Robert T. Knight, Mrs. NJ W Kales. Mrs
Aurthur Crelin, Mrs Charles Bliss Mrs An
drew Mosely. Mrs. Egbert Stone. Mrs. Minor
GoodaI. Mrs. Henry Adams. Mrs. Albert NJ
fhau Mrs.
Burnham. Mrs F. T. Kendall. Miss Dyer. Miss
Wilcox, Miss G. Breck. Mrs. Francis Allen
and Mrs. Harry Gordan.
Mrs E. A. KIeugel is entertaining Mrs
Hobart OF Chicago the wife of a prominent
newspaper man there
ALAMEDA, Feb PA very novel affair
was given at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs viii
liam Hammond Jr. in honor of Washington's
birthday. The house waN artisticaliv deco
rated in the national colors' the reception baII
and dining-room being in cherry red In one
corner was a large tree representing tbs
ed. One parlor was in white and the adjoining
parlor in blue thereby dscarding the ordinary
red. white and blue combination together
Many small tables were around over which
cards, the feature Of the evening were dis
cussed- The first prize gained by Judge
TaDDan. The second was gained by Miss
Julia Hammond. third Miss Edith Garce1on
The guests then withdrew to the diuinr-roor,
and enjoyed a repast under the cherry rad vIo,,-
of the candelabra Story telling foasfs a,s
wittieisms in order. Nearing nidniqbf
the party came to a fitting close each gust
taking souvenir in harmony with the even
ins-a miniature hatchet- Among those pres
ent were Judge r. B. Tappan Judge and Ms
F. s Gone. Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Mott J. II
Lanktree, DR.. r. r. Schroeder. E. Beaudrv
Mr.. and Mrs. w ]. Rogers. Miss Ella CIV
Misses Teresa and Amelia Laeoria Miss K
Smith, Miss Carrie Miller. Miss Julia Ham
mond. Miss Gertrude LYONS. Miss Edith Car
celon Miss Janette Guy Mrs q Pu+7isr
and Mr.. and Mrs W. Hammond Jr