The San Francisco call., 1905-04-12
GOVERNORS
WIFE GUEST
OF THE EBELL
BY ZOE GREEN RADCLIFFE.

OAKLAND. April u.-An unusually large
number OF notable people graced the EbeIl
luncheon to-day Mrs. George {. Pardee wife
of the Governor. heading the list The strenu-
Gus life of first lady in the States capital
seems to agree with Mrs. Pardee, for her old
est friends in Oakland nave never seen her
looking better Everybody crowded about the
gracious little woman in an informal manner
to-day. seeming more than glad to welcome iier
to her old home once more.
Among those who shared the honors of the
club with Mrs Pardee were Mrs. D. A Lind
ley and Mrs. w. F. Coleman of the Sacramento
Sacramento; Mrs A. h Vail, president of the
Sorosis Club; Mrs. A. L. barry, president of
the Berkeley Twentieth Century Club; Miss
Elizabeth Dawson of New York. Mrs. Thomas
Morffew Of the Forum Club Miss Ida Spencer
of the Adelphian Club, Mrs. Frank F'redericks
president OF the Forum Club. and Mrs #. NJ.
ericks and Mrs. Wright were the guests Of
Mrs. Gilbert Curtis Mrs Merwin w Clarke
Of Portland. Me-. and Mrs. Clarixe's mother.
of Mrs. George Percy. MRS Herbert George
of the Denver Club and Mrs. George B. Bird.
ers in club compliments. Mrs Bird read
clever paper on Juvenile Literature''-the
same she read at the late federation.
Miss Cordelia Bishop was responsible for the
pleasing musical programme that was enjoyed
after the luncheon. Mrs. Raymond Brooks.
unaa and MRS bs heard IN several
of Chopin waltzes
Assisting Mrs. J. R. scuphann. the presiding
Rowe. Mrs D. r. Rae. Mrs. H. A. Powell,
Miss Eva Powell Mrs. r. A. Perry. Mrs. H.
ran Pease, Mrs j. W. shanklin, Mrs A. G.
Schlessinger. Mrs. Eleanor w. Purinton Mrs.
Charlotte Playter, Mrs. H. G. Rowe. Mrs. A.
Potter, Mrs. Mary H. Patterson. Mrs. w. I.
Reed, Mrs. Mary H. Pfelan Mrs j. c.. Rich
ards. Mrs. J. A. Park and Miss Irene Ruther-
ford.
charming little San Francisco girl, Miss
Annette King. whose engagement to Theodore
be the motif for an afternoon affair the 25th
that promises to be one of the Easter season s
happy events. Mrs. Percy Clay Black, the
bride-elect's sister, Is planning reception and
the spacious Bromwell home on Madison street.
where the Blacks are staying, will be tho
Percy Black is the successor to Emil Nus
banner In the we'll known law firm of Reed
Nushaumer, and is of the rapidly rising
Miss King of San Francisco a year or two ago
1t was prophesied that the vivacious bride
would take an active part m social affairs, but
III health and family bereavements have pre-
vented any entertaining SO this will be the
marriage. A dozen more maids and matrons
Will assist her in receiving, among them being
Mrs. Bromwel Mrs. Shelby Martin. Mrs.
Joseph NJ. Kelly and Mrs Walter Cannon.
The Merwin w. Clarkes and Mrs. LII,
during their visit in osSIasd and on TSusas1
last they were honored guests at luncheon
given by Mrs. Sam ]. Taylor that was quite an
elaborate affair
One meets all the elite on the late boats
nowadays. for the fever Of grand opera IL in
our veins: Among those who enjoyed the In
comparable rendition of Lucia last night
were the W. r. Davises and Miss Anita Oliver.
The card party given for Mrs. OBrien. Miss
O Brien and Miss Strong by Mrs. Louis Tas-
heira yesterday was one of the brilliant Anairs
hp a hal A0YT nm CpR Rv&avo
street was beautifully decorated. and 80 CT
more guests participated In game Of 500. the
prizes for which were won by Miss Grace Bur-
rell. Miss Jean Howard and Miss Ada Bates.
dozen girl friends Of Miss Elsie Campbell
and Miss Louise Hall--one is going abroad and
the latter to Hcnolulu-were guests at a fare
well luncheon at the home of Miss Ray Nor
row to-day
Miss Annie Louise Daniels of Alameda il
expected home from Europe on the 18TH
ALAMEDA. April l1-Niss Mary Freda
Dunlop, formerly of this city and a graduate
OF the Alameda High Schoof. will become the
pride OF William Barber, son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
James b. Barber next Saturday evening, the
Wedding to be celebrated at Diamond Springs,
FL Dorado County. The grbom-elect is also a
graduate OF the Alameda High School and Ct
tne mining department of the University OF
caiffornia Miss Dunlop is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John p. Dunlop Of Diamond Springs.