The San Francisco call., 1904-03-09
EVENTS In SOCIETY

OAKLAND March S.-For many reasons the
Ebell luncheon to-day was unusually pleasant
and enjoyable. In the iirst place the president,
Miss Gray who mas been 80 long an absent -
on account Of illness was in her accustomed
place as presiding oTncer and was overwhelmed
with CONGRATULATIONS both hearty and sincere
Ihen the musical programme was excellent,
the ladies' were beautifully gOwned and among
the guests were a number OF clever women
from sister clubs across the bay
Mrs. Frederick :. Stratton Of this city and
Willard Young Of San francisco contributed
toe vocal numbers which followed the luncheon
and they were delightfully."- accompanied by
Mrs. Willard Batchelder Of San francisco.
Mrs StrsttOn and Mr.. Young both splendid
musicians and the critical ladies OF EbeiI We
enthusiastic IN showing their appreciation f
the rare musical treat The song numbers
were as follows:
Ties" lDelbruck), tc) Where the Lindens
Bloom Buck, Mr. Young song, Two Indian
Love Lyrics" amy Woodford- -Finden). Mrs.
stratton: SONGS, oa) "Ruhe der Lebe'' Cb)
ton and Mr. Young.
Ars. " G. Palmanteer was the presiding
hostess, her receiving party including Mrs. r
=. Ogcen, MrE s. r. OsgoOd, Miss Elizabeth
Packard. Mrs. Charles Z. Palmer. Mrs. J. c.
Palmer. Mrs Charles PARCELS, Mrs. J. Loran
Pease, Mrs. G. W. Percy. Mrs r. A. Perry,
Mrs. ". L. Phelan Mrs. W. Frank Pierce,
Mrs. y y. Pinney, Miss Charlotte S. Playter
Powell. Mrs A \. Pratt Mrs W n Quinn.
Mrs. .. r. Rae, Mrs. A. J. RaIstoa DR.. Vida
Redington. Mrs. " l. Reed Mrs j c. Rich
". Rcdolph Mrs. Alfred Won der RCpp Mrs
A. Rowe. Mrs. y. \. Roweu Mrs. n. D.
Rowe and Miss Irene Rutherford.
The guests Of special interest at the luncheon
to-day were Ebelrs own convalescent president.
Miss Mabel Thayer Gray; Mrs. Julius Kahn.
president Philomath Club; Mrs. Henry Payot,
president Forum Club: Mrs c. Mason Kinne,
president Papyrus Club: Mrs. J c. McChesney.
president Outdoor Art Club Mill Valley. and
Miss Lucia Oliver.
Mrs E. H. Kittredge and her two daugh-
ters, Mrs. Frank Baldwin Of Honolulu and
Mrs. Edmund Baker OF san Francisco will be
at home tomorrow from to at the Kit
tred-e home on Grove street. Although a
large number Of guests-about 200-have been
invited, the affair is to be qdite informal. be-
ing. in fact. a telephone tea. Mrs Baldwin
arrived in Oakland recently for a visit to her
parents and will probably not return 10 her
island home before the latter part of April.
California Missions" were pleasantly and
instructively discussed at the meeting OF the
Hill Club yesterday the residence of Mrs
b 5. Hrbbard on Vernon Heights. The pro-
posed construction of a royal highway that
will connect the various missions Of California
was brought before the club and given consld-
cradle attention. The members are in favor
OF the proposed scheme and discussed plans
be stimulated.
several pleasing numbers and added much 10
general enjoyment Of the afternoon.
Miss Jane Rawlings entertained the Tues
day Afternoon SEQ Club to-day.
Mrs. Grace Morei Dickman. formerly oon
tralto ot the First Presbyterian Church choir
Of this city. has secured a leading position jf,
Dr. Robert Macixenz.e's church in New York
This Is one OF the richest and most influential
churches in New York and the engagement
which begins MAY 1-of Mrs. Dickman is a
roec-niticn Of the ability Of that well-known
California singer
Mr.. and Mrs Willard F. Williamson are
I established
Vernon Heights formerly occupied by the
George H. Ismons.
Much interest is being manifested in the
approaching recital by Miss Bessie Ward
which she is to give al Wendte Hall Thursday
evening under the auspices OF the Starr-Kine
Fraternity.