San Francisco Call, Volume 77, Number 132, 21 April 1895 — Society [SECTION+ILLUSTRATION]

Society

. Weddings. .The -summer exodus. Lexington anniversary. Senator Perkins gives a bay excursion to the Elkiiis party. Buiord Kindergarten summer sale. Laurel Hall Club meeting. Presidio bet' ' Seamen's Institute benefit at Mrs. Bixler's. aa Nu reception. Belmont reunion next Saturday. Friday Nisht Club's last meeting. California Club's " book tea." Armitage Orphanage benefit at Mrs. Henry .'■ Scott's. . • Travesty on " Romeo and Juliet" in Oakland this week.

Weddings last week: McAllister— Dexter, i Cornell— Kellogg. ■/ Donald— Moore. Haskell— Clarke. Abbott— Da yen port. Redmond— Mclntosh. Nordman— Bessatt, Stovel— Martel. Knox— Jennings. Roija— Foster.

Weddings are set as follows . Henry R. Nibbe and Miss Hannah Gerbes, . - Thursday. Isaac L. Rosenthal an<l Miss Amelia Rosenthai, Tnu rsday, at 532 O'F&rrell street. < George Perkins Baxter and Miss Beideman Cook, May 1, at St. Mark's Church, Berkeley. John L<?e Jr. and Miss May Golden, 1121 Bush street, Wednesday. The following engagement* have been an- ' rounced: - Theresa Levy to Charles Stamper. Miss Amelia Rosenthal to Isaac L. Rosen- . : thal. ;■ Miss. Hannah Gerbes to Henry R. Nibbe. Miss Beideman Cook to George Perkins ! ... Baxter. Miss Agn es Tweter to W. P. Parep. ■ TEE WEEK. . *y v 0?T ler.ten events are mostly in the J BQ^ form of weddings. These and the last '; 4BL rneetin? of the Friday Night Club ; end of the social season, and the de- ! ■ s of the members of society for the couh- i l*y °r to the East and Europe are becoming ! re and more frequent. The unusual attrac- ! . J , such as the fiesta at Los Angeles and the j flower shows at Santa Barbara and Santa Rosa, j ■ • giving an earlier impetus to the summer j exddtis than usual. Oakland society will mark the end of their! . ■ a son with the travesty on "Romeo and i k." at the Macdonough Theateron Thursday I Friday. The Governor has given an im- i >ettu to charitable entertainments for the j beneht of homes for orphans by cutting out the ■ appropriations for institutions for their support. WHAT IS DOING. mHE entertainment last Wednesday at the Presidio for the benefit of St. Cornelius Chapel was a very successful affair. Those who took part in the programme, I which included the farce "A Box of Monkeys'' I an operetta, "II Jacobi," were Lieutenant CV'jS. Wood, Lieutenant H. C. Benson, Mrs. I.bekett, Miss Marjorie Young, Miss Young. lieutenant Smedberg, Miss Alice Kinzie and Sirs. Blunt. One ot the most entertaining features of the programme was a skirt dance introduced during the farce by the Misses Young. Captain Loeke-tt acted as manager and Lieutenant '-•■Blunt as stage manager. Tne ashen were irson. Lieutenant Winston, Malcolm Graham and Stacey Hills.

The Friiay Night Club's final meeting at Odd Fellows' Hall -was a most brilliant affair. The attendance was large, nearly all the members of the club being present besides many strangers now visiting the city. There was no cotiliion. Dancing was kept up until midnight, when an elaborate supper wp served in .the lower hall, after which dancing was rebumed and k^pt up until '2 o'clock. Among the strangers present were: Thomas Jiuv.linK and Sherwood Briston of New York, M-bo have come out for the Timlon-Carolan Tve.dding; W. W. Heffelfinger, who is t«. best man at the Coleman-Simpkins weddinp; •Mr. Ceruti of Italy. Mr. aud Mrs. William G. Irwin, Miss Spaulding and Mrs. Julian Mausarrar of Honolulu. Stewart Brice, Mrs. E. Bliss, Miss Randal, Latham Curtis, Frank Appleton of New- York; Count C. de Park of France, irho is visiting the Pc Guignes; Miss Firth of Seattle, Captain Vi'aineright of Burlingame, M r. 1 -.. R. G. Brom of Oaklend, Lieutenant H. C. 4 Croxtonof Benicia, Lieutenant F. L. Winn of f Berkeley; Captain Alexander Rodeers, U. 8. A.; Lieutenant \N . <;. Haan, U. S. A.; Baron E. de .ma Ana and others. A concert in aid of the Seamen's Institute will- be given on the evening of April 25 at the residence of Mrs. David Bixler on the corner of Pierce and Cnion streets, and under the patronage of the following ladies: Mrs. David Uixler. Mrs. G. W. Beaver, Mrs. Henry T. Scott, Mr*. John A. Wright, Mrs. J. Metcalfe, Mrs. R. L>. Forma n, Mrs. C. F. Mullins, Mrs. James Hogg', Mrs. Wilfred B. Chapman and Mrs. ■ Jauits M. Goewev. Through the interest and efforts of Mrs. Car-michael-Carr an attractive programme is promised. The following ladies and gentlemen have volunteered their services: Treble Clef Quartet, composed of Miss Beatrice Priest, Mrs. A. M. Noble, Miss Jeanette Wileox, Mrs. J. L". Birmingham, and Miss Edith Johnsou, iccompft] LJessie Wall, pianist; Uillis L". Bacheller, tenor ; Miss Alice Amesand fcigmund Keel, violinists, and Mrs. CarmichaelCarr. The tickets are $1 each, and may be obtained of Sherman it Clay, or any of the lady patronesses. The California Club is to give a "book tea" ■ to-morrow afternoon in their clubrooms, at . 331 Post street, for the purpose of gathering a library. Members and friends of the club are • invited to be present and bring each & book ■with them. A girls' exchange is to be started on May 1 In the rooms adjoining those now belonging to the California Club. It is the intention of tne management of the club to run it in connecWon with, though a separate institution from the club. Though a girls' exchange it is not to be exclusively for girlß, but for all who care to put their work before the public to be sold. All kindv of plain and fancy work will be exhibited. XJiom wishing to join the exchange may do ■o by sending in their names and yearly dues for a membership ticket, wnich is $1 50, paid in advance Hales will be made at 10 pec cent. , It is understood that work will be entered on numbers, the names being known only to the holder of that number and the manager, thus insuring free competition and preventing

favoritism. Any further information will be given in the California Club rooms by Mrs. Margaret Toucher!. The following ladies have given their patronage: Mrs. S. 1?. Copper, Mrs. C. W. Crocker, Mrs. C. P. Robinson, Hiss Mary Lake, Mrs. R. Hauffman, Mrs. George Whitney, Mrs. A. D. Sharon, Mrs. \Villiam T. Coleman, Mrs. James Otis, Mrs. Monroe Salisbury, Mrs. Montgomery Godicy.

The sale and musicale for the benefit of the Bishop Armltage Church Orphanage, at the residence of Mrs. Henry T. Scott, on Wednesday and Thursday afternoon* and evenings, vat a very successful affair and netted quite a sum for tiie orphans.

The event in Oakland this week will be the "Travesty on Romeo and Juliet," to be given by prominent people in society for the benefit of the ever-popular Ladies' Relief Society, at the Macdonongh Theater on Thursday and Friday evenings. The performance, which was given by nearly the same ca-t several years ago Fur the same charity, was one of the best amateur efforts ever made in California. There is not a dull place in the whole play.

Senator Perkins gave a tug party on the bay last Monday afternoon to Senator and Mr*. Elkins. Those on board were: Senator! and Mr>. Elkins, Mrs. E. Ina Ryer, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hamilton, Davii F.ik'ins, Blame Elkins. Congressman Charles P. Joy, Senator Perkins, Irving M. Scott, Charles Webb How- : ard, 11. E. Huntir.mon. U. S. Grant Jr., Charles j F. Bassett, Milton J. Green, Daniel T. Cole, Captain W. L. U< I R. B. Carpenter, 11. Pippy, Milton. Perkins, Fred Perkins, Mr. Turner and Captain Pike.

; The ladies interested in the Buford Kinderj garten held a "summer sale" yesterday afterj noon at the residence of Mrs. John A. Hooper, at the corner of Clay and Laguna. Everything offered for sale was adapted for a summer outing. There were hammocks, sunbonnets, travi cling cases, work bags and the numerous small things useful for wants in the country. The young ladies in charge were the Misses Hooper, Miss Norwood, Miss Wood, Miss Houghton, Miss Beaver, Miss Scott, Miss Hamilton. The Laurel Hall Club held an open meeting at Beethoven Hall last Wednesday afternoon, when they presented the following interesting programme: Piano solo, Mrs. M. Is ado re Knox; "Tne Idealism of Emerson," Mrs. Benjamin Peart: vocal solo, Madame Emilia Tojetti; a monologue, Mrs. George w.iiaisht; '-a Plea for the Time-Honored Ideal of Womonhood," Mrs. Louis Weinmann : a Scotch song, Mrs. Lois Anderson; "Reminiscences of Miles Standish," Mrs. Charles Freeman Johnson. Mrs. Frank Coykendall gave a tea on last Wednesday afternoon in honor of Miss Root of Chicago at her residence in San Jose. She was assisted in receiving by: Miss Maud Arquez, ; Miss Estelle Lion. Miss Camille Martin,* Mi.»* Evelyn Murphy, Miss Kate Dunne, Miss Lizzie Carroll, Miss Lolita McGeoghegan, Miss Mabel Andrews, Miss Vevaßurrell and Miss Root. Mrs. Frank J. French gave a Japanese reception at her residence, 1617 Jackson street, last Saturday afternoon. BETROTHALS. ONLY members of the respective families will be invited to the wedding of Miss May Golden and John Lee Jr., '■which is to take place on Wednesday at the home of the brides parents, 1121 Bush street. The young couple will spend their honeymoon at Hotel del Coronado and Santa Catalina Island, before taking a three months' trip to Europe, after which they will be at home at 614 Steiner street. The wedding of Miss Lilian Frances Green, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur T. Green of 1520 Grand street, Alameda, is set for next Wednesday evening at Christ Episcopal Church. The engagement is announced of Miss Theresa Levy to Charles Stamper, both of Oatland. They will receive Wednesday, May 1, at 81G Clay street. The wedding of Henry 6. Nibbe and Miss Hannah Gerbes will take place Thursday evenin? next at the bride's residence. The marriage of Miss Amelia, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Rosenthal, to Isaac L. Rosenthal will take place Thursday next, at the home of the bride's parents, 832 O'Farrcll street. Only the relatives of the contracting parties will be present. The wedding is announced of George Perkins Baxter, a banker of Sonoma County, and Miss Beideman Cook, daughter of Dr. Cook, to take place on May 1 at St. Mark's Church, Berkeley. i The engagement is announced of W. P. Parep 1 nd Miss Agnes Tweter, both of Oakland. The engagement is announced of Charles Greenberg of New Whatcom, Wash., and Miss Estelle Frank of this city. They will receive next Sunday, from 2 to 6 p. M., at 2312 California street. • - BEFOBE THE ALTAR. * c "BRILLIANT affair In Oakland last y™l| Wednesday was the wedding of Miss (V/ * ■» Anita Kellogg, the second daughter of Charles W. Kellogg, and Thomas Lavender Cornell of Connecticut, who were married at St. John's Episcopal Church. The bride is one of the most popular young, ladies in Oakland society. The groom resides in Derby, Conn., and is a member of one of the wealthiest families there. There were over 1000 invitations sent out, and the church was filled with the friends of the couple. The ushers who beaded the wedding party were all cousins of the bride— George, James, Lawrence and Howard Flint. They were followed by the bridesmaids, Miss Sophie Jelletof San Francisco, Miss Ethel bins, Miss Georgie Loring and Miss Mat tie Lacy. Then came the maid of honor. Miss Abbie Kellogg, a sister of the bride, followed by the bride leaning on the arm of her father, Charles W. Kellogg. The party was met at the chancel rail by the groom and the groomsman, Herbert F. Kellogg, a brother of the bride. Rev. J. Floyd Mynard, rector of St. John's Church, read the betrothal service and the marriage service was read by Rev. Robert Ritchie of St. Paul's. After the wedding ceremony the members of the bridal party were driven to the house of the bride's parents, at Fifteenth and Grove streets, where a bridal supper was spread. None but members of the family were present. In the evening a reception was given to Mr. and Mrs. Kellogg. ' McAllister-Dexter. A most interesting wedding to society was that of Miss Alice D,exter and Elliott McAllister, at Grace Episcopal Church last Tuesday. The church was crowded with the friends of the families of the bride and groom. The bridal chorus from "Lohengrin" was played as the bridal party entered. First came the six ushers, who were A. B. Williamson, Thomas Berry, Donald Y. Campbell, William L. Carrigan C C. V. Reeve and Samuel 11. Boardman, followed by the bridesmaids, Miss Cheesman, Miss Evelyn Carolan, Miss Dibble, Miss Eva McAllister and Miss Sallie Maynard. They . - -- . ■ ■. ■■.-■-■-■.. - - '■■ . -

were all dressed in pink, with white leghorn hats trimmed in pink, and carried bouquets of white lilacs. Miss Decker entered next on the arm of Mr. Scott, ex-Mayor of Salt Lake City, who gave her away at the chancel, where Mr. McAllister and his best man, Hall McAllister, his brother, stood waiting. The ceremony ma performed by the Sight Rev. William" Ford Nichols who was assisted by the Rev. Dr. R. C. Foute, rector of Grace Church. The bride wore a dainty frock of white ivory satin, made with a high neck, long sleeves, bodice and a flaring trained skirt, over which fell a magnificent lace veil, held in place by a coronet of gracefully arranged blossoms. Her bouquet was of bride's roses and maiden-hair fern.

After the wedding a breakfast was given at the residence of the bride's mother, Mrs. Peter Decker, on the corner of Pacific avenue and Buchanan street, to which were bidden only the most intimate friends and the two immediate families. Mr. and Mrs. McAllister left during-the afternoon for their wedding trip. After their return they will go to Ross valley, where they have taken a cottage for the summer season. The presents were numerous and handsome. Among those at the church and breakfast were : Miss Ella Adams, Mrs. L. EL Adams, Mrs. C. O. Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. William Barker, Miss Barker, Mrs." \V. S. Barnes, Lieutenant Harry O. Benson. T. B. Berry, S. 11. Boardman, Rhodes Borden, Mrs. W. B. Bourn, Miss Bessie Bowie, Mrs. George D. Boyd, Miss May Breeze, Miss Louisa Breeze, Miss" Buckbee, Mrs. E. M. Bliss, H. C. Breeden, Miss Agatha Balfour, Donald Y. Campbell, Mrs. Frank G. Carolan, Miss Evelyn Carolan, Miss Emily Carolan, Miss Genevieve Carolan, Mr. and Mrs. James Carolau, W. L. Carrigan, Mrs. Clara Catherwood, Mrs. Cheesman, Miss Jennie Cheesman, Miss Kate Clement, Mrs. E. J. Coleman, Robert L. Coleman, Captain and Mrs. W. B. Collier, Miss Dorothy Collier, Miss Sarah Collier, Mrs. J. B. Crockett, Miss Daisy Casserly, Judge and Mrs. John Curry. Miss Fanny Crocker, Miss Julia Crocker, Fred W. Conner, Miss Edith Conner. Miss Jule Conner, F. P. Doering, Mrs. C. de Guigne, Miss Josephine Delmas, Mr. and Mrs. John E. de Ruvter, Miss Anita Dibblee, Mr. and Mrs. Paolo de Vecchi, Mr. and Mrs. Perry P. Eyre, ' Mrs. C. P. Bella. Miss Eells, Miss Mary Eyre, ; Mrs. Ansel M. Easton, Miss Anna Gray, Miss I Alice Griffith, Miss Carrie Gwin, Mrs. William M. Gwin, Miss May Bell Gwin, Miss Ella Goad, Miss Genevieve Goad, W. F. Goad, Mrs. Robert I X. Graves, Miss Garber, E. M. Greomvav, Miss | K. V. Favre, Miss Virginia Fair. W. D. Forbes, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Forman, Mrs. F. A. Frank, Miss Minnie Findley, Miss Edith Findlev, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Gibbs, Miss Mary Harrington, I Miss Hathatyay, Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Head, Mrs. Moses Hopkins, Mrs. Southard Hoffman, Miss Agnes Howard, Mrs. W. P. Harrington, Miss Elma Graves, Miss Anna Head, Miss May Hoffman, Miss Alice Hoffman, Mrs. Robert Y. Hayne, Mrs. Basil Heatheote, Mrs. C. G. Hooker, Miss Hooker, Miss Minnie Houghton, W. S. Jones. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Jewett, A. D. Keves, Mrs. William I. Kip, Miss Kip, Miss Mary Kin, Mrs. M. A. Kittle, Miss Lucia Kittle, Miss Lillle Lawler, John Lawson, Mrs. George H. Lent, Mrs. Jerome Lincoln, Miss Lincoln, Miss Harriet Mason, Miss Eva Maynard, Miss Le^na Maynard, Miss Pallie Maynard, Rev. and Mrs. 'Mason, Lansing Mizner, Dr. William Mizner, Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Murphy, Mins Mills, Miss Florence Mills, Mr. and Mr*. Hall McAllister, Mr. and Mrs. M. Hall ( McAllister, Miss McAllister, Miss McCuteheii, J. c. McKee, Mrs. 1. R. K. Nuttall, Right Rev. ! Bishop William Ford Nichois, Mrs. Hermann j Oelrichs, Miss Lillie O'Connor, Mr. and Mrs. j James Otis, E. L. Parker, Mrs. A. H. Payson, | Miss Sophie Pierce, Miss Julia Peyton, "Mrs. Carter P. Pomeroy. Mrs. George A. Pope, Miss Mattie Pope, Willis Polk, Cesare Poma, C. C. V. Reeve, Mrs. Henry T. Scott, E. H. Sheldon, 1 Miss Bessie Shreve, Mrs. George R. Shreve, ! Miss Simpkins, Mrs. W. R. Smedberg, Mis^ Cora Smedberg, Colin M. Smith, Misses Helen, Ethel and Bertha Smith, Captain and Mrs. W. H.Taylor, Mi.-s Carrie Taylor, Mr. ar.d Mrs. William Hinckley Taylor. Miss CVlia Tobin, Miss Juliet Tompkins, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Tubbs, Miss Ethel Tompkins, William Ferree Tim low, L. 8. Vassault, Dr. and Mrs. Henry L. Wegner, A. B. Williamson, Mrs. Edgar " M. Wilr.au, Mrs. Russell J. 'Wilson and many others. Moore-Donald. The wedding of Miss Ethel Moore, daughter ot Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moore, and James CharlI ton Donald, the popular journalist, took place I at St. Paul's Episcopal Church last Wednesday evening. The edifice, which was not large j enough to accommodate all the guests who had assembled to witness the ceremony, was artisi tirally decorated with yellow roses and esch- | scholtzias. As the organist played the Tann- | hauser wedding march the bridal party j entered, led by Miss Margaret Granley, a fivel year-old niece of the bride, who acted as page, and was followed by the ushers — Frederick W. Searby, W. Kimball Briggs, S. E. Tucker and i Frederick 8. Myrtle. Then came the maid of J honor, Miss Gertrude Moore, sisterof the bride, j and lastly the bride, leaning on the arm of her father. The bride's gown was of ivory en train. The corsaee was high and trimmed with chiffons of white lace and real orange-blossoms from the orange-grove of her father near Riverside. The maid of honor was attired in a yellow silk trimmed with ribbons and lace. She carried yellow roses. Mrs. Moore, mother of the bride, wore an elaborate red Irish poplin gown en train and trimmed with lace. The mother of the groom wore a black silk with long train and cream lace collar. Her ornaments were pearls. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. J Maxwell Reilly, rectorof the church, and when i he had pronounced the blessing Frank coflin Kang the matrimonial hymn of the Episcopal church. At the conclusion of the ceremony Mendelssohn's Wedding March was played as the party left the church and proceeded to the residence of the bride's parents. 2620 Sacramento street, where a reception was held. The bride and groom left Thursday on a weddine trip through Southern California, and on their return will reside at 2028 Steiner street. Knoi-Jennings. The wedding of Miss Elsie Knox and Edward B. Jennings took place last Wednesday at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Charles C. Knox, at 21 Eleventh street. The house was decorated for the occasion with ferns and flowers. The ceremony was performed at 2 o'clock I by Rev. Dr. Edgar J. Lion. The bride was given I away by her uncle, John W. Pew. After the ceremony the guests sat down to breakfast. Owing to a recent bereavement in I the family of the bride only the relatives and intimate friends were present to the number of about sixty. The gifts were rich and numerous. Mr. and Mrs. Jennings left on the afternoon train for Los Angeles and will spend a month in the lower country. Unon their return they will go the St. Nicholas Hotel until their new home is completed. Kosß-Foster. Tuesday last, at the residence of the bride's parents, near Alvarado, Miss Adeline Ross and J. E. Foster, of Fowler, Fresno County, were united in marriage by the Rev. F. H. Robinson of Centerville. The house was tastefully decorated for the occasion with flowers and evergreens. Only the Immediate relatives mid friends were present. The bride is a native of Alvarado, and is highly esteemed by all who know her. Blr. Foster is a well-known vineyardist of Fresno County. The happy couple took the afternoon train for San Francisco, and will go immediately to Fowler, where they will make their future home. Haskell-Clarke— Abbott-Davenport. At the Episcopal church, at the corner of Santa Clara avenue and Gralid street, Alameda, last Wednesday evening, Miss Lola Haskell, daughter of W. W. Haskell, and Dr. W. A. Clarke, superintendent of the Alameda County Infirmary, were united in marriage. The bride, attired In white silk, was accomnied by her father. The maid of honor was Miss Lucy C. Abbott of Alameda, a cousin of tho bride, and the bridesmaids were the Misses Nita and Nellie Taggart of San Francisco, also cousins. George Bennett of ban Francisco was best man. The ushers were S. C. Mastick, Charles Davis, Robert Osborn and Mr. Owens of Alameda. Theodore Vogt of Alameda was the organist. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. T. Perkins, the rector of the church. After this marriage the bridal party proceeded to the Haskell residence, 1021 Union street, where a second ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Perkins, Miss Lucy C. Abbott, the first bride's cousin, being united to Charles M. Davenport of Reno, Nov. Only the relatives were present.

King-Fitzgerald. The marriage of Miss Minnie King, sister of William King, and John G. Fitzgerald, bookkeeper in the Sheriff's office, was solemnized on Wednesday at noon, at St. Dominic's Church, on Steiner and Bush streets. As the organist played the wedding march from "Lohengrin" the bridal party entered, led by the ushers. Edward R. Rock and T. B. Mahoney, followed by the maid of honor, Miss

Mamie Pickett, dressed in yellow, and then the bride in her white satin gown, leaning on the arm of her brother. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Father Thomas 'Clancy, an old schoolmate of the groom. The latter was supported by W. F. Shean, the best man. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the home ot the bride, 307 Octavia 6treet. Stovel-Martel. Last evening the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Martel, 2613 Buchanan street, was the scene of a brilliant wedding, that o.f Miss Ethel Mary Martd and Joseph Stovel. Mr. Stovel is a voting Canadian from Toronto who has settled in this city. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. Robert Mackenzie. Harold C. KirkpHtrick acted as best man and Miss India "Willis Scott was the maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Miss Maye Colburn, Miss Blix Smith and Miss Van Wyck, the little daughter of Mrs. Harry L. Van Wyck. A large reception followed the ceremony. Redmond-Mclntosh. Last Wednesday afternoon at St. John's Episcopal Church, by the Rev. W. A. M. Breck, Lillian Salome Mclntosh, youngest daughter of John Mclntosh, and Walter Scott Redmond were married. The ceremony was private, owing to the recent bereavement in the bride's family. Miss Mary Ring was the bridesmaid and Albert E. Reed acted as best man. Mr. and Mrs. Kedmond will make their future home in Calaveras. Nordman-Bessatt. The marriage of Mr. Harry Nordman to Miss Minnie Bessatt took place last Wednesday at noon at the house of the bride's parents. The bride and groom have left for an extended wedding tour in the southern part of the State.

EECEPTIONS. SIGMA NU, a Greek letter fraternity of students of the university, at their clubhouse in Bancroft way, Berkeley, last Wednesday evening held an informal reception, which was attended by a large number from this side of the bay. The ladies of the faculty assisted in receiving and a delightful time was held.

Miss Kirby's Concert, Mis 3N. C. Kirby gave a very successful concert last Tuesday, at National Guard Hall, which was crowded with a fashionable audience, which had assembled to greet the charming young soprano, who has returned after the completion of her musical studies in Europe to settle in this city. Miss Kirby was assisted by the pupils of the Bellini Institute, and the following programme was rendered; Overture, Professor P. W. d'Arcy's orchestra; tenor solo, Walter J. Talbot; piano trio (Sousa), the Misses E. Mullins, A. O'Conuell and J. Reardon ; vocal solo (Teller), Wiss Mabel Delventhal; Chinese specialties (original), Mr. Leslie Peterson; piano quartet (Schubert), the Misses L. V. Reardon, A. Kenny, L. Mulvihill and E. Murphy; vocal solo, "The Holy City" (by Stephen Adams), Miss N. C. Kirby; monologue by F. L. Shaw; recitation, Miss Eugenia Gonzalez; vocal solo (Robyn), Miss K. C. Kirby.

A Wedding Anniversary, In honor of the fifteenth anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. H. Lilienthal, a reception was given at their residence on the Bth inst. Many handsome gifts were received. The evening's entertainment consisted of music and dancing, after which supper was served. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. H. Lilieuthal, Mr. and Mrs. P. N. Lange, Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Winterberg, Miss Abbie Ewing, L. Boutes, Mr. and Mrs. W. Lindsley, Miss E. Waltman, Mrs. A. F. Lilienthal, Mrs. L. L. Ewing, Miss M. M. Ewing, Miss Bella Boutes, A.Noack, C. Hawes and 11. Waltman.

A Birthday Party. A pleasant birthday party was given last Tuesday by Mr. and Mrs. John Gailaway in honor of the fifteenth birthday of their daughter Sadie. At 10 o'clock the guests repaired to the dining-room, where refreshments were served. Among those present were: Mrs. J. Gailaway, Miss J. Mitchell, Miss Sadie Gallawny. Miss Leone Enemark, Miss Leone Gles«, Misa Sadie Mendleson, Miss J. Armstrong, Miss F. Maboney, Misi J. Dunn, Miss Amy Hancock, MiM Irene Wolton, Miss Edna Savage, Miss H. Luhrson, Miss L. Powers, Mrs. Dr. Falk and daughter, Miss Knolton, Miss N. Callane, the Misses Lizzie J. and M. Fitzpatrick. Miss Gertie Harrison, Mist Hattie Harrison, IfiaiH. Lewison, Miss K. Tracy, Miss Alma Tobin, Mi-s M. Donahue, Miss Grace lixniiim, Miss E. Knox, Meyer. Hermann, Robert Hancock, Leon Enemark, George Enemark, Joseph, J. and Willie Robersim, Ray Phillips, Ardie and Jim Burns, Hurry O'c .'allahan, Ellis Swain, David Dorvels, J. Donahue, K. Mctfee, John Gailaway Jr, J. Gless, Walter Hancock. CLUB PARTIES.

embers of Amity Rebekah Lodge No. § I 161, I. O. O. F., gave a social on ■ J\ Saturday evening, the 13th, for the benefit of their Orphans' Home fund. A large attendance was present and a handsome sum realized.

The Mystics gave their Easter party last Tuesday evening at Union-square Hall. The grand march was led by Walter Averell and Miss Daisy Hamilton, assisted by Will Sale and Miss Evelyn Hansbrough. Walter Averell acted as floor manager; Will Sale, assistant floor manager; H. Clark and M. L. Reynolds, reception committee; K. Matheson, w. K. Owens and H. G. Muller, committtee of arrangements. The Mystics' next party will be given May 21. The N. S. L. K. No. 10 gave a reception Friday evening at Beethoven Hall, which was tastefully decorated for the occasion. The grand march was led by Herman H. Herzer and Miss Nelye . Giusti. There were sevantylive couples present. A. H. Herzer acted as floor manager, assisted by Clarence Musto, Robert F. Height, Charles W. Epaulding ana Sanford G. Lewald. The Fortnightly, a literary and musical club of San Matco, held an interesting meeting last Thursday evening. Rev. George Wallace read a paper on "A Church in Search of a Rector," George W. Dickie gave a half hour's talk on "Thrums and Its People," and Mrs. Bellows, Mr. Dickie and W.S.Jack sang some Scotch songs. Los Amigos gave their third party last Thursday evening at National Hall. About a hundred couples took part. The grand march was led by Harry A. Byrnes and Miss May Doyle, and several pretty figures were formed. The following committees were in charge: Reception—Charles H. Beardsley, James 0. Wa'lther, J. J. Small, James McFarland : floor manager, Harry A. Byrnes; assistant, I. Marcus Sabatich; floor committee— George A. McGowan, Silas M. Hall, Elmer D. Roach, J. J. Sweeney, Thomas Ross. -

IN THE FUTURE. EADIES ol the Ked Cross, the German Ladies' Benevolent Society, will give their seventh anniversary ball on the 28th inst. at San Francisco Turn Verein Hall, 323 Turk street. The festivities of this flourishing society are well known as often most enjoyable, and this year's anniversary promises to surpass any ever held by the Ladies of the Red Cross. Dolores Assembly No. 7, Young Men's Catholic Union, will give their sixth anniversary entertainment next Tuesday evening at Mission I'arlor Hail, on Seventeenth street, near Valencia. Rev. D. 0. Crowley will deliver a lecture, and it is hoped that his friends will greet him with a crowded house. First-class talent has been engagea for the occasion, and one of the btst orchestras in the city will be in attendance. The admission will be 25 cents. The Native Sons of the Golden West have selected Wednesday, May 8, as "Native Sons' night," at the Tivbli, when a special performance of "Robinson Crusoe" will De given under the auspices of Olympic Parlor No. 188, N. S. (j. W. The affair promises to be a successful one, as the majority of the San Francisco parlors have signified their intention of attending in a body. The officers of the Grand Parlor, as well as many of the State and city officials, are expected to be present. Lorley Circle So. 6. C. O. F., will give a fishpond party next Thursday evening at Druids' Hall, il'J butter street. The Brownies will give their next hop at Odd Fellows' Hall, May 3. A new club, composed of local amateur talent, has been organized under the name of the Sunset Minstrel Club. The following officers have been electea: President. James Clark; vice-president, Martin Fin berg; hecretary, Ralph Raymond; treasurer, Leo Cahl. Tne next annual entertainment and dance of the Germau Students' Literary Club of the University of California will be given at Unionsquare Hail to-morrow evening. The Columbia Zither Clvb T s third concert and social will be given at Odd Fellows' Hall next Sunday evening. Live Oak Circle No. 29, Companions of the Forest, will give their quarterly social and bonbon party in Social Hall, Alcazar building, next Thursday evening. Next Saturday the graduates of Belmont School will hold a reunion. A large number will attend, as will also the parents of the present pupils and trustees of the school. Tha guests will be entertained at dinner, after which addresses will be delivered by Dr. Jordan ot Stanford University, President Kellogg of the University of California and Dr. Horatio Stebbins. Several of the graduates will also make short speeches, and a number of distintlnßuished guests are expected to be present. The California Choral Society will give its fourth concert in aid of the choir fund at the California and Broderick street church next Tuesday evening. Excelsior Circle No. 2, Companions of the

Forest, will give their tenth anniversary ball at California Hall, 620 Bush street, on Saturday evening, the -7th inst. PEEBONALB. aHARLES L ACKERSON and his family have taken one of the Hotel Mateo cottages for the summer. Mrs. E. K. Graham of Honolulu is the guest of Mrs. C. A. Spreckels at her home in San Mateo.

Mrs. Byrne Crane and Miss Crane will go to San Rafael for the summer. Dr. S. M. Terrill of Sacramento is visiting his sister, Mrs. J. E. Bushnell of Oakland.

Professor Irving Stringman of the State University is visiting in Southern California. Miss Lizzie Carroll and Miss Gertrude Carroll have been the guests of the Misses Taaffe at San Jose. Miss Elita Criss has returned to Oakland after a six years' absence spent in NovaSoouii. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Page will go to their villa at Belvedere on the Ist of next mouth and remain there during the summer. Mrs. W. M. Gwin and Miss Gwiu will go to Castle Crag for a couple of months this summer.

judge and Mrs. McKenna and family have taken a cottage at Santa Cruz for the summer. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Macfarlane came ui> from Honolulu last week and are at the Palace Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Mack and fumily will go to the Hotel Kafael this summer. Miss Cora Sined berg will spend most of the summer at Castle Crag. Mrs. Thomas Crelin and the Misses Mona and Laura Crelin left Oakland yesterday for a trip to Europe. Dr. and Mrs. J. S. Potts have given up their residence in Ban Francisco and returned to their old home in San Jose to reside permanently. Mr. and Mrs. Austin D. Moore and family will go to Monterey on the Ist prox. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Bowers will go to San Rafael for the summer months. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dixon and their daughter, Ethel, are leaving for a trip to Europe. Mr. and Mrs. J. Sloat Fassett of New York will spend the summer in California. The wedding of Miss Maud Alice Burke of San Francisco and Dr. Bach Cunard took place Thursday at the residence of Horace W. Carpentier in New York. Mrs. Henry Wanton of Berkeley, accompanied by her daughter, Miss Loy Hays, and their friend, Mrs. M. A. Welton, sailed last Thursday on the steamer Colon for an extended stay at Mrs. Wanton's coffee plantation in San Salvador, Central America. Mrs. E. heck will be at home the first and second Fridays at 1911 Pacific avenue. Mrs. It. Matthey and her daughter have left for Santa Cruz. Mr. and Mrs. L. Sisenvine have moved from 1632 O'Farrell street to 1618 Geary st. 11. L. Dodge will spend a few weeks at Paso Robles. Mrs. G. J. Ives and Miss Ives are spending a month at Pa>o Robles. Mrs. Thomas Watt and daughter are still at Paso Robles. W. G. Goad, Miss If. Goad and Miss McNutt are among the late arrivals at Paso Robles. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Wetzler are registered at Paso Robles. Mrs. J. F. Ortman and her daughter, Miss Freda Ortmann, left last Thursday for an Eastern trip. Mr. and Mrs. Morton L. Cook have abandoned their city residence and taken a cottage in Powers' court, Alameda, for the summer. Among the arrivals at Paso Robles are: The Misses Woods:, F. A. Dorn, E. Graves, Mr. and Mrs. 11. L. Dodge, H. Hartman, W. Miller, B. Ross, If. L. Abbott, Mrs. John Moss, Mrs. J. Lant?, T. F. Mead, Fritz Greenwell, A. F. Barnard. T. J. Parsons, E. Davis, Louis Metzger, E. Wreden, P. Monez, J. Wagner, J. Alexander, Mrs. and Miss Ives, George Pattson, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Faur, Mrs. F. Barkley, M. J. Simmons, H. Miller, Mrs. Buck. The Misses Flora ana Lucy Magnin left last Sunday for amonth's stay in the south. Among the late arrivals at the Hotel Mateo are: Miss Jeannet F. Hobbs, William P. Macrae, C. M. yon Gerichten, Mrs. M. N. Beaumoni, Arthur Crosby, Charles G. Buck, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Denisan. Mrs. W. F. McGannon has changed her day at home to the second and fourth Tuesdays. Mr. and Mrs. Sol Getz have gone on a trip to the south to take in the Los Angeles fiesta and San t.l liarbara flower show. The Misses Rose and Jeanette Keane have discontinued their at homes until after the summer months. Oscar L. Fest and family have removed from 1214 Scott «treet to their new residence at 1616 Turk street. Mrs. Andrew J. Sink and daughter have returned from their visit to Chicago and are at the Baldwin. Mrs. J. M. Pierce of Berkeley is spending a fortnight at the Hotel Vendome, San Jose. Mrs. Fred S. Butler is at the Hotel Vendome, Sun Jofce, for a few weeks. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Dohrmann, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bundschu and the two Misses Bundschu, Miss Gundlach and Mr. and Mrs. Volkinann went down to the fiesta in Los

Angeles. Captain A. B. C. Dohrmann has just returned to Dresden, after visiting London and the pottery d'stricts in England, and will go to Italy during the latter part of this month.