Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-21

way Tor the grand opera laSL nlBnJ anu
the array of prominent women and
beautiful gowns were more than usual
ly large even for first night per-
formance.
Several delightful box parties were
given and all through the body Of the
theater parties of prominent people
we're scattered. Mr.. and Mrs. 1. N.
Van Nuys entertained a party includ-
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Laughlin, Jr,
who were recently married, Miss
Gwendolin Laughln, who made her
formal debut at reception given by
her mother last Friday afternoon, Miss
Annis Van Nuys, Will Read and Russ
Avery.
MIR. and Mrs. Alfred salano had as
their guests Mr.. and Mrs. Walter New
hall, Miss Margaret Sweet and Will
Wolters.
Mrs. John Il. Platter, Count and Mrs.
Jarrom Won Schmidt and Miss Carry
wadilove made up another party.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. w. Childs entertained
party of five.
Among those seen in the body OF the
house were Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Rowan, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Haskins, Mr..
and Mrs. Stephen Dorsey, Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Prewitt and Miss Evelyn
Prewitt. Mr.. and Mrs. Slauson, Miss
Frances Coulter, Don Coulter, Mr.. and
Mrs. Stephen C. Hubbell Mr.. and Mrs.
w. F. Kennedy, Mr.. and Mrs. Murphy
Grigg, DR.. and Mrs w. Jarvis Bar
low, Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell johnson,
DR.. and Mrs. John r. Haynes.
Saturday afternoon Madame Josef
Rubo entertained at Chickering hall
with an informal musical I'm honor of
Miss Jean E. Wakeman and Mrs.
Katharine Collette. Mrs. Collette, who
lately returned from abroad, is well
known in Los Angeles, her beautiful
voice and charming personality has
won her host of friends and admirers.
Miss Wakeman Is q new arrival IN
Los Angeles, having come from Minne-
apolis, where she has enjoyed an en-
viable reputation as a pianist and the
foremost exponent Of the famous
Leschetizky method. Los Angeles can
be congratulated to call such a gifted
musician her own. The large audience
gave both ladies an enthusiastic re-
ception as well as Herr and Madame
Rubo, who sang in excellent voice
two beautiful solos, by F. Weingart-
ner, with dramatic fire and style. All
the other participants were highly ap-
preciated. Mrs. Williams Robinson ac-
companied with great verve and SKILL
Miss May Conway of 1922 South Main
street entertained Monday afternoon in
honor of Mrs Josephine Cobb of San
Francisco and Miss Frances Moffatt
of Denver. The hostess was assisted
in receiving by her sister, Miss Mar
garet Conway. The drawing room and
hall of the house were elaborately deco
rated with flowers and greenery. Ideas
emblematic of Washington's birthday
were put into effect Strings of bright
ly colored hatchets extended from the
chandeliers to the far corners of the
room and tiny American flags were
interviewer among the window cur
tains.
Progressive whist was the game Of
the afternoon. Score cards were dain-
| ty shields of red, white and blue
adorned with hatchets. The first prize,
framed Gainsborough, was won by
Miss Hermaline Marmont. Miss An
toinette Larronde carried off the Sec
ond prize, a silk flag. The consultations
consisting of bon-bon boxes, one shaped
like hatchet, and the other a cooked
hat, containing crystallized cherries,
were awarded Mrs. Frank McPartler
and Miss Kate Harmon respectively.
Refreshments following the same
holiday scheme were served after the
games. Besides those already mem
toned the following were present:
Mesdames Harry Stanley, Jas. Dono-
van and Joseph Mclaughlin, Misses
Mabel Forbush, Margaret Hopkins,
Clara Kramer, Therese Durnerin, Nell
Reardon, Frances Molony, Mae Lucey,
Margaret Molony, Mary Reardon, Elz-
abeth Klinkhammer, Katherine Small,
Sue Donohue, Marion Dunn, Ella
Kramer, Mary McGarry and Margaret
Donovan.
The Monday Musical club was de-
lightfully entertained yesterday after
noon by Mrs. Edward Davis at the
! home of her mother, Mrs. Charles Par
sons of 219 Iona drive. The house
was simply and artistically decorated
and a musical program consisting of
vocal and instrumental numbers was
contributed to by Mrs. George Mari
gold, Mrs. Stivens. Miss Molie Adelia
Brown. Miss Helen Tape. Miss Ilene
Northrup and Miss Hawkins. Dainty
refreshments were served.
Members of the All Saints mission.
Highland Park, will hold reception
today from to at the residence Of
the rector, DR.. A. G. l.. Trew, on East
Avenue Fifty-six. The affair is In
charge of the young ladies of the
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