The San Francisco call., 1905-02-24
CLUB
CHEERS WITH
CLEVER CHIRPS
BY ZOE GREEN RADCLIFFE.

OAKLAND. Feb. 2s.-For several years the
Oakland clubman has been stagnating in a
Rip Van Winkle-like state of social inactivity
To the Nile Club must be given the credit OF
being the first 10 open an eye and realize that
its cozy environment might be utilized for
something better than a mere hothouse for the
lotus Numerous inks have followed the
awakening; sparkling, breezy affairs that have
left their mark the social life Of Oakland.
Then the Athenian Club began to sit up
and take notice" and 10 the result, Club cir
are stiil vibrating with the jovial echoes
u Hashington's birthday 'chirps that
msce the very wallis of the staid Athenian
Club rooms expand in ecstasy OF delight
feature OF the evening that strengthened
The prevailing sentiment OF rare good fellow
ship the presence OF the entire Nile Club
as hOnored guests. The courtesy of first place
on the programme was also extended TO the
Nile Club, the lstter's splendid orchestra un-
der the direction OF W. J. Mccoy. playing the
initial number.
A. the Athenian Club committee promised.
there something doing from the start
al s 80 2. m. until the finish at-but never
mind the finish There music, both suf-
fcient and good; there were vaudeville
stunts by professionals and clever bits by
local talent, including the Heeseman, Sloan
and Mclaughlin trio, without which no club
proud Of its Quartet. d. Crandall. DR.. h
p Carlton. Lowell Redfeld and Ernest Nc
Csndlish-snd its appearance was hailed with
delight whenever II ''butted i'm on the pro-
srsmme.
Frank BiIser-who. by the way. has sew
cred himself from the hirsute appendage that
formerly enveloped his upper hp-showed him
self clever a sieight Of hand trickster with
the cards that his friends are now refusing TO
play po- whist with him.
In honor Of the father of veracity, whose
birthday they were celebrating, Charlie Heese-
chunks out of the truth-and then discarded
the chunks. Lowell Redfield and Robert G.
Newell scattered few musical gems through
the programme and altogether the evening
will long be remembered by hosts and guests.
I forgot 10 say that Ray Baker was archon,
which was probably why every
thing went with a snap.
On the heels OF the Athenian Club .-chirps'
comes the announcement that links will
be held in the Reliance Club rooms on Friday
evening. February "a do not know wha;
hsveRo bestir themselves 10 equal the great
succ& OF the recent doings at the Fourteenth
street Club.
To-day's glorious sunshine frightened a
charming picture throngs OF richly dressed
women made their way to the Palmanteer
Pslmanteer and daughter Miss Carolyn Pal
manteer. gave cordial greeting TO several hun
dreo guests Masses Of fruit blossoms, roses
and carnations blended harmoniously in the
decorations and fragrsntly suggested the spring
season that is lowering near.
The receiving party that assisted Mrs. and
Miss Psinanteer was large one and in
Guided; Mrs. Thomas Crelin Mrs NJ W
Kales. Mrs. Paul Lohse Mrs. E. F. Taylor
Nrs Moylan c. Fox, Mrs. Frederick Gift. Mrs.
". n. Quinn. Mrs. D. NJ Mathes Mrs John
p. conners. Mrs. d. Ray, Mrs. James Ireland
Mrs. Julius A. Young, Mrs ". c. Klopp. Mrs
W. NJ Hall Mrs. z. Kenneth Lowden. Miss
Letitis Barry. Miss Jessie Craig. Miss Ruth
Miss Jean DoWney. Miss Ethel creIIin. Miss
MOllie Mathes
The E. II Benjamins are now located in
their new home Eighth and Linden streets
and Mrs. Benjamin will receive her friends
the hrst and third Thursdays in March
A pleasant progressive whist party was given
b. Mrs; Frank E White Wednesday evening
blue predon1inated in the very artistic dec
oTStions. being naturally suggested by tha
natal day thus being honored Mrs W. u.
Rollins Mr. Letter and Miss Regina schultz
were the lucky prize winners. Among the
guests were: Mr. Conard. Miss Ramona Rol-
Smith, Mr. and Mrs Letter. Mr. and Mrs.
schmock. Mr.. and Mrs. Greenhood. Mr. and
Mss MsziIls White and Mrs. W. e Rollins
Rehearsals for the Little Tycoon" which
takes place on Friday. March (only a week
heuce. remember). are progressing splendidly.
Miss Cope must hypnotic her people for thew
a. have a rather unusual habit OF attending
reiearsale faithfully. all Of which means q
perfect production next Friday night.
The tsbleaux promise TO surpass in interest
- r,nresent the American girl IN her DDS =
days and Miss Taft the fascinating athletic
stare. Miss Prather-dafnty. titan haired
Ecna Prather--is TO be the principal figure in
tlie debutante scene and her dress is a per
feet dream.
Mrs. J. J. Valentine will be the bride in
H., wedding scene. The series of American
girl tableaux will close with the American
woman who will be represented in all her
sweet womaniy dignity by Mrs. -. but no,
: mustn't tell for few days yet I crossed
ny heart and all the rest OF ii not to tell.
jusf yet But more word TO the dilatory:
Il you would see the Little Tycoon" go i'm
r1-cdfafely and procure seats.
A pleasant surprise party was given few
6srs ago in honor of the thrty-third birthday
anniversary Of z. z. Lsymance of the Lay
rnznce Real Estate Company. The party was
gwen at the Laymance home at 945 Fourth
"a erue Among those present were: Mr.. and
Ms r. K. Lsymance. Mr.. and Mrs William
McBain Mr. and Mrs. Frank Doling. Mr. and
Mrs Charles Chamberlain. Waiter Griffin. T.
III. Smith. 7. J. Fish. Mr.. and Mrs. j. Burn
ham Miss May Kofler, Miss Laura Kohler,
" ". White. Mrs. Katie Beede. Mrs Ella
colhs-