The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, March 22, 1896, Page 18

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 18%6. i HE past week has not been quite | 48 monotonously dull as its pre- | decessors. While the Lenten ab-| stinence from all pleasures still; holds good, active preparations for Faster entertainments have helped to brighten things up a bit. The most discussed Raster entertain- ment yet announced is the private theatri- cals to be given by Mrs. John S. Hager for her daughters—the Misses Emilie and Alice Hager—at a date not yet decided upon. it i to be regretted that much unauthor- rding the nature and has been published, much to Mrs. Hager's annoyance. A gar- | bled society repo society lead- | ers will testify to, causes much unneces- sary trouble and involves numberless ex- plana No definite details hav to Mrs. I et been decided er's entertain- nted will prob- edy entitled “A The pla be a th nite vet been selected, nor the 1 nment is to take pl Invitatic to 200 and the | guests wi people. During | the entire acts there is to be a divertise- ment of some sort, people BER ghtr and after the play, if 0 desire it, they may | shments will be served. | A professional is to have entire charge of the stage. No date has yet been fixed for the affair, whi in spite of ~the indefinite condition in which it at present rests, is sure to prove, like all Mrs. Hager's entertainme: a delightful success. iams, Miss Eyre and Miss Hobart, who have been the guests of Miss Collier at her h Clear Lake, re- turned to town on Saturday last. The Misses Williams epent Monday and Tuesday in this City, devoting much of the time to shopping. On Tuesday evening Mr. Hobart gave a theater party at the Baldwin in their honor, and the following day took his guests down to Burlingame. Among those in the v W Mr. and Mrs. Seward MceN Misses Morton 1d the Misses W m 2 doubt as to whether the s to have been given by ng in the hoproom at the Pre- Miss , the Catherwood, Catherwood is at C aunt, Mrs. Jerome, and it is doubtful whether she will return in time for the proposed affair in her honor. If the ai- fair is “‘off” it is much to be regretted, for | Mrs. Darling is one of the most delightful of hostesses and all entertainments over which she presides are marked by originality and novelty. Within the past ten days Mrs. H. L. Dodge has given several very handsome dinners at her home on Franklin street. Mrs. Dodge excels in the art of dinner- giving and her entertainments are always delightful and enjoyable. A week ago v Colonel Crocker gave an elaborate dinner at his residence, cor- ner of Pin seavenworth streets, com- gelm included His guests Baron and Baroness Iungel- milles, Baron and Baroness von Schroe- der, Prince and Princess Poniatowski, | Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Crocker, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Beylard, Mrs. Coit, Miss Hager, Miss Hobart, Joseph D. Grant, Walter Hobart. There were two interesting engagements made public during the week—Miss Butier and Lieutenant Lopez of the navy, and Miss Claire Ralston and Dr. Bullitt of St. Lo No date for either wedding has yet been announced. It is rumored that the wedding of Mrs. Fayre and Mr. Babcock is to be quietly celebrated before the expiration of the Lenten season. No invitations will be issued for the event, the date of which has been kepta profound secret even from their most intimate friends. In spite of the reports to the contrary Dr. Tevis has not the slightest intention at present—much as he would like to—of visiting the land of chrrsanthemums. Mr. Lloyd Tevis returned on Wednesday from his visit to New York and reports the con- dition of Mr. Hagzin as much improved. It is not probable that the wedding of Miss Fanny Crocker and Mr. McCreary will be an Easter event. No date for the mar- riage has yet been arranged owing to the absence of Mr. McCreary’s mother, who is visiting at Honolulu for the benelit of her health. On Thursday Mrs. H. M. A. Miller gave an elaborate luncheon at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Jones, on Pine street, complimentary to Mrs. Sherwood, who is visiting here from her home in Spokane. The table decorations were all in peach and apple blossoms. Covers were laid for six- teen. . The patronesses of the Fortnightly Club have decided not to give any more enter- tainments this year. It was intended to have two more gatherings, but - they have been abandoned. rs. Delmas and the Misses Delmas, who have been spending the past year abroad, are expected to return in July. Mrs. Henry T. Scott has left fora three- months’ European tour. There was quite a merry party of society people at Paso Robles. Among those vis- iting at tois watering place during the Lenten season are Mrs. Smedberg, Miss Smedberg, Mrs. Horace Hill, Mrs. Blair find Miss Jennie Blair and Miss Edith Mc- ean. ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED. Young Peoplo Who Will Wed in the Near Future. The cngagement is announced of A. L Bloch to Miss Emma Selling, niece of Mathias Meyer. They will receive to-aay (Sunday), March 22, and Tuesday, March 24, The engagement is announced of Delia Pey- ser of Stockton to M., Marks of this City. The engagement is announced of Miss Heiene Nagel of 663 Sixth street, Oakland, to John C. Mogk, commission merchant of Colusa, Cal, r.and Mrs. M. Newfield announce the en- ment of their daughter, bay, to Mr. J. ffrv.ne. They will be at home at 1816 Pino street to-day, (Sunday afternoon), March 22, from 2 to5 o'clock. WEDDINGS. A 8t. Helona Wodding axd a Pretty Oity Home Affair, The mayriage of Ellwin H. Bsldwin and Miss Lola Mixon was solemnized Thursday at noon at the residence of the bride’s parents, Judge and Mrs, Mixon, at St. Helena. The bride is a charming young lady, ex- tremely popyla: in social and church circles in ner little town, and the groom is & promi- nentSt. Helena druggist and is also favorably k nown in musical circles. A reception from 1 to 3 followed the cere- mon v and Mrs. Baldwin left Thursday evening for extended Easte rn bridal tour. A pretty wedding was solemnized at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Greninger, 107 Buchanan street, Weanesday evening, March 10, when their daughter, Pauline, was united in marriage to Mr. Eugene E. P. Pfaeffle, the well-’known grocer. The bride, who looked very charming in & white satin gown, was attendea by her sister, Miss Julin Greninger, who was attired in acream and pink silk gown. The best man was Ernest Pfaeflle, a brother of the groom. The ceremony was performed under canopy of roses by Rev. Herman Gehrche. The presents were elaborate, many_coming from as far east as Philadelphis and as far north asTacoma. After a trip through Sonthern California the couple will return to this City and re- side at 131 Hermann street. . The guests present were Mr. and Mrs. Gren- inger, Daniel Greninger, George Greninger, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Piaefle, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Piaefile, Mr. ‘and Mrs. John Shultheis, Mr.and Mrs. Karl Krohn, Mr. and Mrs. Aug Mr. and Mrs. William Lang, Ernest 1 Miss Siler. Miss Emma Greninger, Miss Julia Greninger, Rev. Mr. Gehrche. MUSICALES. A Number of Enjoyable Events Given in Cultured Ciroles. On last Wednesday evening an enjoyable musicale was given by Miss L. Tourny, which reflected great credit upon both herself and pupils. Among those who participated were: Mesdames ohnson, T. Michels, E. Pressley; the Misses B. Ahrens, C. Zwieg, M. Plunkett, M. Poppe and John Staude, Miss Proll acting as accompanist. Miss G. and A. Bach delight- fully rendered scime piano solos, and Mr. Van- derdecken’s selections on the violin augmented the entertainment, which all present hoped would soon be repeated. The Informals, a social club composed of young ladies of the Mission, gave a dinner at the residence of Mrs. Thomas Slattery, 126 Julian avenue, on Sunday evening last. The room was beautifully decorated with palms and ferns, and the table with violets. Each guest received smallwhite satin_banners em- broidered with violets, the handiwork of M; James Tenn Toasts were given and I ded to by the following ladfes: Mrs. , Miss Nannie Riley, Miss Magg: . Thomas Slattery. The ladi attired in ‘evening dres ety are: President, Mj ce-president, Mrs. T. Ryan Murrie Donnelly; secretar: The following iadies v lattery, Mrs. James res- . Tennell, Mrs. T. Ryan. M aggie Donnelly, Mis lie McMahon, Miss Murrie Donmelly, Miss Nannie Ri aude Smith, Miss Moliie Ril Club” gave & surprise party to the nd Meta Ublig at the residence, treet, Saturdsy evening, March 14, vere given by Mess e Al Holts, a whistling solo by Miss Emma Willisms, mandolin solo by Miss Anna Goetze, piano solos by the Misses Uhlig and Miss Grace Keser, who gave several voeal selec- tons. At balf-past 11 a repast was served, after which the guests dispersed carrying with | them pleasant remembrances of the evening. | Those present were: The Misses Lillie and Meta Uhlig, Emma Williams, Grace Keser, . Rose Kinsey, Olive Melliush, faggie Canoven, Anna Goetze. Uhlig and Mrs. Ed C dams, George Moore, Ed in, Robert Smith. Walter Bow- Al'Ward, Walter Edwards, Charles Elmer, | Winters, Frank Williams, Fred Shaw and Joe Stone. The seventeenth concert of the Music Teachers’ Association was_held Wednesday evening at Kohler & Chase Hall, 26 O'Farreil street, and was a most enjoyable’ success. The folloviing _programme was *presented and greatly appreciated by tae large audience present: ‘B.. Misses L 406 Wal Recitation: Maggie Murph Celia Holmes, Grac, fin; Mell Remarks by the president; Valse, piano (Schulhoff), Miss Grace Merry; “Good-da Marie,” s ard), Mrs. H. Lewi Tremolo, piano (Gottschalk), Miss H. Andrad, asandra Dance,” banjo (Mansfield), Mis adie Cole; addréss by Mme. Ellen Coursen- | Roeckel; “Humoresque,” piuno, four hands (Raff), Miss L. Featherston and V. A. H. Hoff- meyer; “M t,” mandolin (Christoforo), D. Menstle a from Mephisto” (Boito), Mme. Ellen Coursen-Roeckel: “Suite,” piang £ (Dvorak), Mi eathersion; “Day Dreams,” contralto (Strelizky), Miss May Mabie; “Polo- naise,” piano (Chopin), V. A. H. Hoffmeyer. Mr. Arthur Nathan gave a box party at the Baldwin Theater Monday evening. His guests were the Misses Clara Wolf, Stella Abrahamson, Belle Nathan and the Messrs. Sam Rosenthal and Hearry Mayer, LIVING PICTURES. Charming Entertainment @iven by Young Ladies of Miss Lake’s 8chool. A delightful and artistic vaudeville entertain- ment was given Friday evening by the young ladies of the musical department of Miss Lake’s school. It took place in the school building on the corner of Octavia and Sutter streets, and nearly 500 friends of the young ladies were present. The programme opened with a selection on the piano entitled, ‘“‘Songs of All Nations,” by Moszkowski, and rendered by the Misses Me- lendez. The comedy, “Fast Friends,” was then given by Miss Bessie Blossom and. Miss Maud Good- win, and was followed bya banjo solo by Ash- ton P. Stevens. The first living picture represented “Girls at Home,"” the participants being Miss Carmen Melendez, Miss Ethel Faulkner and Miss Rose Newmark. This wis followed by a piano solo, “Polish Dance,” by Scharwenka, rendered by Miss Bessie Calioone, and then Miss Neva Fos- ter posed for ‘“How Long.” Atter 8 concerted piece for guitars and man- dolins by Miss Beatrice Welsh, Miss Anita Goodwin and the Messrs. Sancho, the tablean of “Music Without Words” was given by Miss Rose Lowrey and Miss Anita Goodwin. Then there was a vocal solo, ““Yearnings,” by Rub- instein, rendered by Miss Emily Patricia Conk- lin, and & piano solo, “Berceuse,” by Chopin, played by Miss Elena Melendez. The tableau of “Waking Psyche,’” with Miss Bessie Cahoone, Miss* Elena” Melendez, Miss Rose Newmark and Miss Beatrice Welsh, was followed by a piano solo, “Novelette,” by Schumann, rendered by Miss Elsa von Man- derschied, and & duet for guitars by the Messrs. Sancho. Miss Bessie Blossom,'Miss Annabel Vining and Miss Emily R.Conklin next appeared as “The Three Sisters” in a tableau. Miss Julia Lopez gln_ved & harp solo. he last living picture was “The Boarding School,” in which parts were taken by Miss |. Edmonson, Miss Herrera, Miss Levy, Miss Vin- (ng, Miss E. Vining, Miss von Manderscheid, Miss Goodwin, Miss Cahoone, Miss Newmark, Miss Conklin, Miss Melendez, Miss Welsh, Miss Blossom, Miss Foster and Miss Fanlkner, All the tableaux were correctly costumed and artistically posed. s CLUB GATHERINGS. A Number of Charming Bntertainments During the Past Week. : Tke Fortnightly, a fashionalle literary and musical club ot San: Mateo, were entertained on Thursday evening at the residence of Mrs. I W. H. Lawrence. The programme, which was prepared by Mrs. 1. M. Roedel and Mrs, C. M. Morse, was given in the spacious billiard-room. | and James Proctor Whitney. founded on Mexican folk-lore.” “The Legend of the Chimes,” from *‘Robin Hood” (De Koven), was whistled by Miss Mary Gray. “The Sweet- est Story” (Stults) was sung by Miss Julia Christ. The next meeting will be held on Thursday after Easter at-the residence of G.W. Dickie, when the writings of Robert Louis Stevenson, Ian Maclaren and R. 8. Crockett will be con- sidered and appropriate Scotch songs rendered. those present on Thursday evening rs. George Wallace, Miss Ethel Husing, ley, Miss Mamije Byrnes, Miss Dono- hoe, Miss Henion, Miss M. E. Winslow, Mys. C. M. Morse, Mrs. J. H. Doane,. Miss Mary Gray, Miss Julla Christ, Miss May Green, Mr. an Mrs. P. M. Roedel, Mrs. E. Goodspeed; Mr. and Mrs. 8. H. Knapp Jr., Mr. and Mrs. D. F.Walker, Dr. H. B. Lathrop, Philip Waliace, Charles Roedel, Grove Lawrence, C. N. Christ, J. Cbrist, Rev. F. Vernon Jones, Miss dMabel Lawrence, Miss Grace Lawrence, C. N. Kirkbride, Mrs. Ciements, Mrs. Brown, G. W. Dickie Jr., P. D. Browne, Dr. A. F. Browne and William §. Jack. ANNIVERSARIES. A Silver Weodding and a Tin Wedding Ap- propriately Celebrated. The twenty-fifth anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Heyman was celebrated last Saturday, March 14, at their residence, 2705 California street. Games and dancing were kept up until a very late hour. Covers were laid for forty people and only the rela- tives were present. A very enjoyable reception was held at the home of Mr.and Mrs. Thomas Parker, corner of Fifth and Harrison streets, last Saturday evening in honor of the tenth anniversary of their wedding. Mrs. Parker was assisted in receiving her guests by Mrs. Harry Hall. Those present were: 5 Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Dermody, Mr. and Mrs. D. Garrighty, Mr. and Mrs. John Egan, Mr. and Mrs. H. Woolsey, Mr. and Mrs. Ellison, Mr. and Mrs. Brady, Mr. and Mrs. T. Richards, Mr. and Mrs. Schwender, Mr. and Mrs. H. Hall, and the Misses Mae and Jennie Hollywood ot Oakland, Miss Kate Brady, ss May Dermody, Miss Ida Brown, Miss E. Fallon, Miss Maggie Garrighty, Misses ‘Da isy and Krankie Hail, Miss Mabel Woolsey, Miss Eva Parker, J. Egan, J.Maloney, J. Garrighty, B. Shepherd, H. Ringold, ¥. Bruck, M. Mandel, E. Kimball, Masters H. and F. Parker. Vocal solos and duets were charm- ingly rendered by Mesdames Hall and Wool- sey, Supper was served at 11 P. M., and music, i‘eciutiuns and dancing followed until alate our. HOME GATHERINGS. An Engagement Party and Birthday Cele- brations. Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Baruth gave & charming reception on Thursday evening at their home, 1226 McAllister street, in honor of the engage- ment of their daughter, Miss Dorothy Baruth, Music and danc- ing made the evening pass pleasantly and at midnight an elaborate supper was served. The happy young couple were toasted many times and often, and bumpers were also drunk to the good health of all the iadies and bachelors present. These present included: Mr. and Mrs, George Graham, Miss Mae Hirsch, Miss Nellie Giusti, Miss Maud Rice, 'Miss. Mamie Ludlow, Miss Bessie Roden, Miss Myrtle Rosen- verg, diss Aimee Woodworth, Miss Leta Wood- worth, Miss Genevieve Burke, Miss Charlotte Gruenhagen, Miss Alberta Gruenhagen, Miss Sadie Gould, Miss Lizzie Hever, Miss Bertha Schinkel, Mr. and M Otto Schinkel Jr.: Messrs. Julien Thorne, Clarence Mitchel, Joseph L. Monges, C. E. L. Hilderbrecht, Laun- celot H. Smith, V lathews, James Proctor Whitnev, C. A. Judah, W. J. Belcher, J. A. Kle: G. E. Bennett, S. G. Leewald, A. H. Meussdorffer, J. C. Meussdorffer, 0. E. Meuss- dorifer, J. T. Ludlow, M. D. Robison, 0. A. Harker, Albert Dodge, Robert F. Haigh't, Fritz Thode. A very enjoyable lunch party was given by Mr. and Mrs. H. Lilienthal at’ their residenee, 507 Connecticut street, Southern Heights, on the 6th inst.,in honor of theirdaughter’s birth- day. Among those present were: Mr, and Mrs. H. Lilienthal, Miss Annie T. Lilienthal, Mr. and Mrs. P. N. Lange, Mrs. J. Egan, Mrs, J. Boutes, Mrs. F. Schwarting, Miss Ruby Schwart. ing, Mrs. W. Peck, Mrs. Wedekind, Mrs, A. ‘Anderson, Mrs. McGowan, Mrs, Lindquist A very enjoyable party was given by Miss Flora Harris st her residence, 671 McAllister street, in honor of her birthday. The parlor was handsomely decorated. Dancing and games were the order of the evening. At 11 o’clock the guests marched to the dining- room where & SUmMpPtuous SUpper was partaken of. Those participating were: Mr. and Mrs. J r. and Mrs. J. Abrams, Mr. and Mrs. H. Harris, Miss Flora ses Hatlieand Jennie hal, Miss Eva Blitz, Miss Esther Cohn, Miss Belia Gensler, Misses Hettie and Ida Newhouse, Miss Carrie Pels, the Misses Jennie and Sarah Sena, Miss Kragen, Miss Moses, the Misses Zettie and Steila Stam- Eer, the Misses Haidee and Elsie Baum, Messrs. . Harris, R, Pincis, M. Stamper, S. Kragen, M. Sena, R. F. Abrams, Gabie Abrams, R. Abrams, E.Stamper, E. Isaacs, B. Schlanker, M. Moses, H. Kaufman, 8. Pels and F. Rosenthal, AT CORONADO, Many Social Gatherings at the Bouthern Watering Place. The past week has been & gay one, socially speaking, at Coronado. Many charming com- phiments in the way of dinners, picnies, lunch- eons and drives bave been tendered, and all have included the naval element predominant here. % Mrs. Admiral Beardslee entertained on board the Philadelphia_in honor of Mrs. Charles Nordhoff, who resides at Coronado. The pleas- ing affair was a jogquil breakfast, covers being laid for twelve. ” Dr. and Mrs. John 8. Lees of Pennsylvania, who have spent the winter at Coronado, gave a delightful tallyho party and picnicat the Kim- ball olive orchard at National City. This was a courtesy to Admiral and Mrs. Beardslee, and the invited guesm made up two/tallyho loads. The picnic feast Wwas spread under the olive and orange trees. Harns, Another charming entertainment was the “daisy party” given by Mrs. Beardslec on board the fiagship to a number of little girls. The only decorations were marguerites. A handsome ainner of twelve covers was iven in the Hotel del Coronado dining-room fi the wife of Lieutenant George N. gwne 3 The guests were chiefly officers of the ships In the southern harbor and their families. Thé decorations were pink hyacinths and pink and white carnations. Captain and Mrs. Drake entertained on board the Albatrossin honor of Dr,and Mrs. E. §. Bogert of Coronado. Lieutenantand Mrs. Par- menter and Lieutenant and Mrs, Holmes were among those present. There have also been several juvenile birth- day &nd dinner parties at the great hotel, which have not lacked in genuine fun, floral display and pretty favors. A large number of San Franciscans have been among the recent yisitors at Coronado. Among those registered during the past few days are: J. 8. Hutchinson, Miss Kate F. Hut- chinson, Willlam Marey, E. C. Morrison; A. M. Barnum, Mr. and Mrs. D. B.'Crane, Mrs. Barry Baldwin Jr., Joseph Horsburg Jr., Mrs.C. F., Clark, Mrs, V. C. Bsird, Miss Estelie Davis. Caleb Sadler, Mr, and Mrs. Alfred S, Tubbs, Mr and Mrs. R. fownsend and Mr. and Mrs, 5. F- Marlin are registered from Oakland. PARTIES ANNOUNOED, Fashionable Olubs to Entertain in the Near Putare. The Wednesday night Cotillon Club will give their next party next Wednesday evening at Mission Opers-hall. Great interest is being The opening number was Mascheroni's song, “Eternamente,” sung nicely by Miss Julia Christ. A selection from Scribner's entitled *Fra Luigi’s Marriage” was read by Miss May Green, Rubinstein’s “Melody in F” was whis~ tled by Miss Mary Gr: Mrs. George Wallace read extracts from Mrs. A. D, T.Whitney, point- ing out the profound Toral contained in each of the rhymes of Mother Goose. Mrs, D. F. Walker sang Strelezki’s song, ‘‘Dreams.” Dr. H. B, Lathrop contributed an original paper | manifested in the sffair,as it is the leading dancing club of ‘the Mission., Miss Annie Carstian and C. 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Every one is invited to call and inspect the work, or sample pages will be furnished on Address s THE PACIFIC COAST NEWSPAPER SYNDICATE, 36 Montgomery Street, San Franeiseo. AR A CEODONADAEMII ARSI AURR DL AAR AR AAOUO IR AR ARD IR AR RO A AR CD OO IAR TSR RRIAC AT CRD SRR RO LR IUA LALLM AR AR BRSO AR IUO LI AAR DL AR BRI Ty T Ty T T TITS instrel enter- promises to be one of the best m! inments ever given in this City. u&"‘:lmbi.n Ca%lncfl No. 55, Y. M. 1., will give its annual party at Native Sons’ Hall on April 10. The gentlemen having charge of the ffair are W. J. Ahern, Charles A. Drury, D. F. Shes, Joseph Hoffen, Dr. T. F. Morris. The Western Addition. The regular monthly meeting of the Western Addition Literary and Social Club was held on Wednesday evening at Native Sons’ Hall, on Mason street. This was tha first meeting of the club at :he new hall, the previous entertainments having 5 boen held &t 0dd Fellows' Hall. The programme for Wednesday evening was unusually attractive, and consisted of instru- mental and vocal selections, concluding with Gottschalk’s one-act play, “The Turning- post.”” Dancing, as usual, followed the pro- gramme. PERSONALS. Mrs. Samuel Blair and Miss Jennie Blair, of San Francisco, are trying the famous baths of Paso Robles. Mrs. V. C. Baird, accompanied by her daugh- ter, Mrs. Barry Baldwin Jr., is visiting in Southern California. Thomas J. Trafford Huteson has returned from s Southern visit, and leaves shortly for his rancho in Nebraska, after. which Mr. Hute- son will make an extended European visit. Miss Harriet Fraseur of Tivton, Iows, after a visit to ner sster in this City for the past six months, where she gained many friends, left the other ‘evening for Reno, Nev., where she will join her other sister for & few weeks pre- vious to her return home. Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Williams of this City, ‘who were recently married in Oakland, have just returned after spending their honeymoon at Santa Cruz, and will now make their per- manent residence in this City. r. afid J. E. Lewis (nee Rosenthal), gnndd-ughur of Mr. and Mrs. 8. R. Krouse, ave returned from their trip Boyul:‘i and would be pleased to receive their friends to- day, Sun . March 22, between 2 and 5 o'clock, at their home, 3144 Sixteenth street. J.J. Groom and wife have takena pleasure trip to the sonthern part of . the State, and will be absent a few weeks. Mrs. Ike Knoch of Susanville is visiting her mother, Mrs. E, Heineman, 1709 Geary sfreet. At h:{ne Saturdays. Louis Sloss a; Mr. Marcus have returned lfler“lpendln three weeks at PasoRobles. | H. Wangenhem and J. P. Young are visiting Paso Robles. Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Russek and daughter, accompanied by Mrs. S. H. Russek of Mexico, are on a pleasure trip through the State and are guests at the Palace. Why Do We Apologize for Laughing. Did you ever notice how peopie will apologize for laughing? Let any one re- late how at a certain place and tpon a cer- tain occasion their mirthful nerves were tickled b{ some circumstunces or Gnique combination of circumstance: and 'nine times out of ten he will say, laughed, or L had to lsugh—I couldn’t help it.” ‘I laughed,” says the independent man of business, I’ couldn't help it.” “I laughed,” says the jolly matrom, “I couldn’t help it.” I had to laugh,’ n{l the gigeling schoolgirl,*I couldn’s help it, you knolw." l};xio,-inhdnd’,h ;nl- tpg:--on say, I lau, and ‘let it go at that. It’;ould s‘en‘lfi'wmlfimel} that ‘laughed” and ‘“‘couldn’t help it” are wedded and inseparable.—Boston Globe. ————————— VISITING cards, invitations, fine writing pers, gold and (o'nnhln pens, wood and Wrn p;:‘cu-,m mt'l"' seu:ou, '"c;,’ -: ices stations lepartmen | Saubors, Vail & Cor, 741 Matketsiresh * BAB'S ANCIENT CAVALIER A Delightful Chat About the Manners of the Old School. Reminiscences of the Times of South. ern Chivalry and Sensational Duels. NEW YORK, N.'Y., March 17, 1896.— Hé was an elderly gentleman, and when he greeted you he stooped over very low and kissed your haud, not with any in- tensity, but in that light sort of way asifa butterfly had dropped upon it and meant to show respect to its whiteness and its shape. He belonged to the generation that has passed. If you invited him to dinner he appeared in dress clothes that might have made a foolish boy laugh, but which demanded respect from men who knew anything of the world. The tails of his evening coat were extra long, and his waistcoat was of claret-colored velvet closed with buttons made of garnets, set about with small diamonds. It isnot the mode nowadays, but it was the fashion to ‘wear waistcoats of velvet or brocade when gentlemen kissed ladies’ hand, when duels were in fashion, and when a lady’s name was always spoken with reverence as well as admiration. Sometimes I feel as if Idia not regret the day of duels. Of course,.in 2 duel there was a chance of a gentieman or a blackguard being killed, but if nine gentlemen had to die 10 cause one black- guard to disappear they had not lived in vain. Heisan old friena of mine, is this el- derly gentleman, and when he comes I light the alcohol lamp under the kectle and watch it -until it reaches the boilin, point. And then I take a tall glass, an gnt in it two Jumps of sugar, the juice of alf a lemon, the slice of orange, a brandied cherry; then, well, a spicy liquor that comes out of a decanter, and, last of all, a long-handled silver spoon. What for? Oh, to keep the glass from breaking when the boiling water is pouredin. My gentle- :nan of the olden time doesn’s care for ea. A‘There are no beauties to-day.” he said, musingly. *‘There are good-looking girls, thers are girls who are lhlolnwlyfim\uu- ful, but there is no special girt that we pride ourselves about, to whom we all vow allegiance, and whose name is known far and wide. Baltimore used to be the home of the beayty. There was,Miss Moale, who looked like a dream and who could have beern :any one of Tennyson’s fair ‘women. Why, men in Baltimore aimost wept when she married Robert Cutting and came to New York. After she had gone to enlist herself among the matrone, there arose lovely Hetty Carey. 1 remern- ber seeing a picture of her that was on ex- hibition a jeweler's shop. All Balti- more crowded around it. There was a personal pride in her beauty. It was felt a8 if the city itself owned her, and she was everywhere called the belle of Baltimore. Bhe set the music to ‘My Maryland,’ de- lighted all the romance lovers in Balti- more by eloping with General Pegram of the Confederate army (and when the col- onel said his name be stood up and bowed his head, then, sitting down again, added), taught the Confederate soldiers ‘My Mary- land,’ and came back to Baltimore still a great beauty, who had been a bride, who was a widow, and who had never been a wife. “Then there were those lovely girls in Richmond. Why, my dear madam, the New York men used to race down to see them. “Do you remember when the three beauties were at the Old White, and ten of their adorers gave them a wonderful supper? First one and then another of the ladies was asked to give a toast. Each de- clined. Only Mattie Ould was equal to the occasion, Quickg grasping the tiny white slipper of Lizzie Cabell she filled it to the brim with champagne, and, turning to Mary Triplet, she said, ‘Here’s to youth, beauty and wit—they make a Triplet.” At another time, whén 1 was dining with her father, she was being wooed by Nat School- craft and a young lawyer named Campbell. We were quite a large party, and some suggested that Miss Mattie give a toast. She held up her glass, 1n_which glittered the imprisoned laughter of the peasants of France, and she said, ‘Here’s to_ the ‘woman who strains at a gnatand swallows acamel,’ ““Then I remember her marriage to Nat Schoolcraft; her going abroad and her coming home. Mr. Schoolcraft had won- derfully beautifal bachelor ,apartments over his stable, and while they were wait- ing for his Louse to be finished, he and his wife occupied these rooms. The child they had hoped for came, and came un- expectedly, but, with her baby on her arm and with death staring her in the face, the beanty and the wit asked her doctor, “Who is’ baby like, since he is born in a stable?” Death respected neither beauty nor wit. 2 “All Richmond was at her funeral and the finve in which this beautifal woman was laid bad been linea with the flowers she had leved—the daisies. At her grave that day no hymn was heard, but four men whose beautiful voices she had appre- ciated stood ‘there and sang ‘Under the Daisies.” 2 ‘“‘Beautiful Mary Triplet, like her rival, sleeps in the grave in the beautifnl God's Acre close to the river. But who can think of her and not remember the duel that was fought about her? She had been engaged to be married to a Yyoung lawyer; the en- gagement was broken, but one nightata dance she was placed opposite to him, and :ho enherl!;mid to dnnce?lv;ithdhim, or make scene. Being a well-bred woman, sh g}: the lorme:l. A few d?ys after, a l‘hor: 'm appeared in one of the TS, began in this way : pop.e - ‘When Mary's . Tn Strausu's Tates: waiger - P 1 would as well her lips caress, o Although these lips be false. ere wereé a couple more verses in the ;aon“-;: :flen-ive strain, which I have for- . ion was discussed at the smart club with great ardor, 'lnd men hinted that the lover who had been re- yoted was the author of it. A Mr. Mor- ecai, who was present, and who belonged to one of the oldest families in Richmond, said that any man who_would write such nmngmdpnhu_sh ltmnoowu_d.nd- the rheuma; scoundrel. Ina few days what he had said reached therejected lover. Heat once wrote Mordecai a note, in which he told that he was the author of the poem, but that he had not intended it to reflect in an unpleasant way on Miss Trivlet, and he demanded an apology. No apology was sent. A few days later, when the men met in the clubhouse, the rejected lover brought up the question agnin with this result—he was knocked down and so badly hit that he was confined to his room for several days. Common rumor—for you may be sure that there was much gossip— said that the mother of the rejected one told him that if he could tind no one else to carry his challenge to Mr. Mordecai, she would. But there was no trouble about a messenger. The duel was ar- ranged. At thefirstshot both men missed. Each was asked if he wished another shot. Each said, ‘Yes.’ At the second shot both men fell, the r\eijected one with a ball in his hip and Mr. ) ordecai with a ball in his stomach. They were taken to their homes, and a few days after the duel Mary Triplet’s defender died. There was some sort of a irial, and the rejected one was fined a small sum of money and allowed to gofree. I think thisis the last case of a duel being fought for a beauty, but, as I tell you, my dear, we have no beanties nowadays. ‘‘Now, colonel, tell me all you know about the lucky months.” And he said: “My old mammy alwa‘y: told me that a girl born in January would be a prudent housewife, iven to melancholy, but good tempered. he who appeared in February would be & humane and affectionate wife and a tender mother. She of March a frivolous chat- terbox, somewhat given to quarreling. That the lady born in April would be in- constant, not very intelligent, but likely to be good looking. ~ She who comes in May Will be handsome, amiable and certain to achieve happiness. - The lady of June would be impetuous, frivolous, but likely to marry early. The lady of July, only passably handsome and with a decidedly sulky temper. She of August, amiable, Eracncal and certain to marry rich. Of September, discreet, affable, and much liked. The lady of October—Is that your birthday ?—would be pretty, coquettish, suffer much unhappiness in her early gouth, but possess much glory. Novem- er’s lady would be liberal, kind, but in- discreet, while the December days would bring a lady well proportioned, fond of novelty and extravagant.”” *‘Thank you, colonel,” said I; “I was born in September.” Then we both laughed, and I added, ‘Well, I know some things. I know that if the palm of your hand itches you are going to get money if it isin the left, and going to shake hands with a stranger if it is the right. If your nose itches you are fomg 1o meet a fool or kiss a stranger. f you walk under a ladder the gen- tleman in black, commonl 4 Satan, will be waiting on_the other side for you. If you dream of a whole horse there is going to be a death in the family. If you meet a yellow dog, you are going to get adetter.” “But,” said the colonel, ‘you .don’t be- lieve in these things, do you?" Inodded iike a Chinese mandarin, and aa‘lrwared. “Well, not altogether, but St — “‘But, still,” said the colonel, ‘I carry a horse chestnut in my pocket to cure me of tism.’? : Bas, known as