The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, September 27, 1896, Page 18

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1896. HERE areeight pretty debutantesanxi- ously awaiting the first cotillon, on which occasion they are to be formally presented to the critical world of so- T ciety. The i de siecle bud mey hardly be said to step from the dim schoolroom to the glaringly brilliant ballroom. The dancing classes have given her a foretaste of the joys and triumphs of belledom, and she hiss profited by the experi- ence. The buds o '96 are all beauties and fascinat- ingly bright girls. They all are eagerly swait- ing the event{ul night, December 4, on which occasion one of their number, Miss Kate Salis- bury, & bewitching brunette, will assist Mr.: Greenway to lead. There will probably be & number of lunch- eons, a musicale or o0 and not a few afternoon teas at which the deb; in an entirely infor cotillon. the teas and luncheons don’t count for much with the debutante. It isher first big ball that makes her heart go pit-a-pat. The cotillon opening is rather late this year— December 4—snd Ly that time the buds will be prepared to meet the most critical of the | us of those who have bud their initial bow at the hornton Salisbury, men and the most en been—many Those who will i first cotillon are Miss Kate N iss Jessie Hobart, Miss Alice Hoffmau. ih Artillery for New society of many hos- The gailant Hamilton, Isiand. General Graham will be in or Major Kinzie, Captain erts, Captain Craft and Cap- h him. E orth Colonel Seintclalr will be in comimand, and with him go Masjor John 1 McClellun, Captain Mor- arture of the F commsnd and Hills, Captain R Slocum 1! command with Cantains Danes and Lomeo. he most attractive of these three posts is nd Major Tully McCrae will Fort Wedsworth, on Siater Island. The quar- ters here are exceptionslly besutiful. There gant old homes, buiit by ires, which the Govern- d at the cost of several hun- dollars. One exceptionally that the commander of the post will probably occupy was built by Joseph Alexandre, who married twice in the cele- brated Jerome family. Both Mrs, Alexanares ined extensively and the home is ad- y adapted to large affairs. Mrs. Seintelair, who will of course accom- pany her husband to Fort Wadsworth, isa beautiful woman and most delightful hostess. Ehe is related to Dr. Middleton of the army | end M the navy. 1t is not probable that Mrs. Graham and the Misses Graham will sccompany the General to New York. Their plans are at present to pass the winter in Berkeley. The Tevis femily is receiving'condolences on the deatn of little Harry Sharon, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sharon (nee Tevls). Master Sharon died in Pans of diphtheris after an iliness of only two deys’ duration. Mrs Crocker is having the Hyde cot- tage on will shortly occupy it. Sutter street is for sale. The little son of Mr. and Mrs, William Barnes wad christened on ‘Sundsy last at St. Luke’s Church. He wes named Sanford Barnes, aiter the first child of General and Mrs. Barnes, who diea shortly before the birth of William Barnes, the eminent papsa of the present little Senford 5 Mr. Grinnell, Miss Jennie Catherwood’s fiance, accompanied by his brother, William Milon Grinpell, is expected here on Saturday next, October 3. On Friday evening Dr. Grin- nell gave & farewell stag dinner to twelve of is most intimate New York friends. The party went over to Dr. Grinnell's lovely coun- try home at Milford, Conn., and aze 10 be his guests until Monday morning. A concert will be given at the Burlingame Club on Sunday afternoon, September commencing at 1 o'clock. Mr. Greenway wil take & party of young people down with him to Burlingame. In his party will be the Graut and James D. Howison, wife of Captain Howison of Her eclegant home on Misses lirger, James Phelan. Mrs, Elliott McAllister will give a tea to- entary to Mrs. Timlow (for- olan), who is preparing to ern home. Mrs. R. B. Sanchez has {ssued invitations for the wedding of her cousin, Miss Mary Howard | Mercado, and George Ch: 'y of Mr. and Mrs. George C. Board , which will take place at St. Luke's Chureh at noon on Tuesday, October 6. The wedding of Miss R O. F. Long, U. 8. A., will take pluce at noon on Wednesday, October 7, in St. Paul's Church, Oakland. There wiil be & reception afterward at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac L. Requs, in Piedmont. Among the notable guests present at the wedding will be General Miles. The wedding of Miss Sadie Hecht and Wil- liam L. Gerstle will take place at moon on Monday, October 5. et tae residence of the bride’s parents, Colonel and Mrs. M. H. Hecht, 2100 Washington street. Mr. Gerstle s the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Gerstle of this City. There will be no atiendants upon the bridal party and the ceremony will be witnessed by Telatives only. There will be & breakfast and a small informel reception after the ceremony, for which only & limited number of invitations will be issued, The newly married couple will leave in the siternoon o pass the winter in the Eastern States. The Monday E its first party of the season on Monday evening, November 30. This dancing class is not a club. These early dances are given by a cer- tain number of ladies at their own residences to their own friends. The list of patronesses has been diminished this season by the with- drawal of several who are in mourning, but 10 new names bave been added, Miss Jennie Blair gave a theater party last Monday evening in_honor of Mrs. fi‘u’mlnu Oelrichs and Miss Virginia Fair, which was followed by & supper. Among the others pres. ent were: Miss Sfireuksh. Miss Noyes of Wasb- ington, D. . Greenway, Weiter Leonard Dean, Milton 8. Latham, Tarn McGrew, J. A. sllrt, ‘George Almer Newhall and E. H.'Shel- on. Mr.end Mrs. George H. Lent gave & theater party at the Columbia Theater last Monday evening in honor of the Misses Lamb of New York. A supper wasenjoyed afterward. The othersin the party were Miss Jennie Hooker, A. H.Small and Eugene Lent. Misses Helen, Edna and Georgie Hopkins gave a sailing party last Saturday to Benicia, ‘where luncheon was served, and returned late in the sfternoon. Their gnests were; Mrs. J. B. Crockett, Miss Therese Morgan, Mr. How- ard, Mr. Macondray and John O’Sullivan. —es CORONADO. CORONADO, Sept. 26.—Mrs. Arnold E. Bab- cock gave a delightful house party at he: ranch home, near Julian, last week. A tally- ho conveyed the party to and from the rail- way terminus. On Saturdsy evening all par- ticipated in a dance st the dedication of the new town ball at Julian. The goests ware Miss Nettie Pauly, San Diego; Miss Isabel In- kh' Evansville, Ina.; Miss fleol‘l:i, Miss Helen ealy and Miss Mary Babcock, Coronado; daand Captain Messrs, Newkirk, reene and_Tom Baker, Ban Diego; Dr. Berlow, La Mesa Springs, Alec Page, Coronado. Miss Clars lngle chap. eroned the party. Walter 8. Martin is here from San Francisco. F. 8. Eldredge, National Bank Examiner, is down from San Francisco. Mrs. Elizabeth Hollenbeck, the Los Angeles Ehnnv.hmpm and owner of the Hollenbeck otel .smpeny. is staying at the Hotel del Coron: i Messrs. Gordon Surr of San Diego and Vin- cent Surr of Coronado, accompanied by their sister, Mrs. Krause of Austria,and Mrs. Vincent ing a driving ri through the Cuyamacas. ch Creek, Julian, Warners nl{lfl and Smith Mountain will be visited be. fore their return. ¢ Fraok D. Miller of the Glenwood Tavern jpauied by Mrs. Miller and been visiting at the hotel. o ussell Ward of Englsnd is staying at ronado. The Rev. Edward Meany of Log Angeles of- atantes will be preseated | sl manner before the | 'acific evenue entirely refitted and | ing Dancing Class will give | | Miss Csrroll Crockett, | Bernice Landers, | | the Spri; W h OCIETY AND THE SOCIAL WORLD The Eight Pretty Debutantes Who Are aiing for the First Cotillon--Changes at Presidio and the Christening of the Youngest Mr. Barnes :‘{lle‘d at Chyst’s Church, Coronado, on Sun- ay last. Mr, and Mrs. Scott J. Anthony are Denver guests here, briny deep. A party of prominent Santa Fe officials pent Sunaay st the hotel. Amonug the members weie W, G. Nevin, general purchasing agent, «nd C. M. Higginsdu, assistanc to the president of the road, Chicago; Chief Engineer James Dun, A. G. Daumling and John Flayer, super- intendent macninery, Topeks, and Genersl Mauager K. I Wade and Chief Engineer Fred 8. Perris of the Sonthern California Railway. Mr. and Mrs. B. Pancoast of Boston, Mrs.J. Siecey Lradiord and Mrs, M. A, Crawford of w York are sojourning here. T. J. Fisher of the Hotel del Coronado nd & party of irieads are off jor & d camping trip, which will include 2 taste of desert life. BARTLETT SPRINGS. Judge W. H. Clarke of Los Angeles is at Bartlett for & short visit. Nate R. Salsbury, the well-known fruit man of 8acramento and Chicago, accompanied by Mrs. Salsbury, are st Barlett for a several weeks’ stay. Judge W. M. Haynes of San Francisco isat ngs for & jew weeks’ rest. Ward and Ben Cockrill are over from . W.'T. Ellis, wife of the weli-known talist of Marysville, is at Bartlett for & month’s stay, Captain John C. Cluney of Honolulu is up for & few weeks. R. Hansen has just cisco, after a two weeks turned to San Fran- visit. - Among recent arrivals may be seen: Dan McDougall, Mrs. G. J. Becker, Mrs, M. E. Kel- logg, B. Gallagher, Mrs. H. Brewster, J. . | Hortier, Jacob Rosenberg and wife, Mrs, A 1T s | { i | | { | Boomer, Mrs. D. Bristow, W. L. Williams, L. Guggenneimer, Thomas Carroli, Miss E. M. o iss 8. B. Carroll, Mike Foley, Miss Emma Turner, A. Hallett, W. B. Snaw, James J. Gildes, D, Moran, J. M. oran of San Franciseo’ Towle; Julian Arnold, Martin Kestler, Miss Kestler, 1. Layin- son, George d. Lavinson, George E. Jones, Sac- ramento; William Long, Oakland; Bud Stuart, Colnsa; Miss Armstrong, Ontario, rockington, John O Dounell, G rs. Mary Compton, Mr. H. M. ’ Mrs. B M % mpton, Charles Anderson, By Mrs. McAieer, Oaklan: PASO ROBLES. Colonel and Mrs. Hill, of Chicago, and Mrs, | Captain Willilams of New York, assisted by Thomas Finn, gave an entertainment to the guests of Hotel Paso Robles on Saturday even- | ing, in the new mud bath pavilion. great success and well attended. L. C. von Yunken, Mrs. Nealin, Miss Nealin of San Fraucisco, Miss M. McKee and M. Mc- Gill of Qakland, M. N. Kimball and J. C. Jor- dan of Sacramento are still at Paso Robles, Mrs. George Forsythe was very much benefited by her visitto Paso Robles. Mrs, Dr. Hit of Chicago has returned to her home verv much benefited by her visit to Paso Robles. She had been suffering from nervous prostration. Judge and Mrs. Chase of New York will 1e- main a few weeks longer at Paso Robles, GILROY HOT SPRINGS. It was a Recent arrivals at the Gilroy Hot Springs | include Miss B. Briggs, Mr. Ereen, F. Bonneil, A.D.Logan, N. C. Briggs, Dr. Bonnell, Miss Bonpell, Mr. Sherman, Mr. Townsend, Mr. Burns hore, Hollister, C: Miss Res, Gil- 0; L. Cantey, Petaluma; Miss Dwyer, T. Morton, Monterey; S. Arots, A. Perigious, Mr. Quing, San Francisco; Miss Miss Ryan. P. Ryan, R. M. Ryan, Gi Price, San Juan; Miss Johnson, Tres Pinos; Miss M. Skelly, San Fran- H. Hecker, wife and Wentworth, Hollister; A. cisco; H. Hebb, Isleton; child, Gilroy; E. 8. Gomez, L. F. Joseph, C terville; Theo Niebaur, J. Lawson, J. Hortwon. J. Madden, San Francisco; W. H. Smith, George E. Rea, wife end child, Gilroy; C. A. Smith, Sen Jose. VICHY SPRINGS. Among last week's arrivals at Vichy Springs were: N. Martin, Miss M. Martin, Miss Grace Tuttle, D. F. Riordan, A. J. Dehay, Mr. and Mrs. N. Ven Bergen, Milton Heynemann, John Mr. Anthony is & famous sallor | and fisherman, and enjoys many tripson the | yd, Marysville; T. A. Atchison, San | { Curtis, San Francisco; W. P. Bradley, M. L. | Gibson, Mendoeino; J. C. Ruddock, S. T. | Runger, W. J. Bryan, Talmage. TWO WEDDINGS. | Four People Who Were Made | Happy Last Week. i Miss Martha A. Benn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John £, Benn, and Peter Calderwood were | ! married on Sunday eveniug, September 20, at | | the Church of the Advent. A reception at 631 Greenwich street followed tne church cere- mony. The wedding of William Clarke and Miss Olive Libbey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Libbey, was célebrated at St. Dominic’s Church Saturday, September 19. Ed Brown officiated | 8s best man and Miss Lillian Libbey was maid | of honor. | The Engagement of the Week. MISS ALICE McCREA and LIEUTENANT JOYCE. The Palace— | | Last Monday evening Chief Justice and rs. | Stephen J. Field of the Palace Hotel invited | & select number of friends to meet Frank Lin- coln, the hnmorist, who during the evening entertained the company with several of his drawing-room monologues. Mrs. Rounsevelle Wildman favored those present with some de- lightful recitations. The guests were: Mr. and | Mrs. E. Barke Holiaday, Mr. and Mrs. Rounse- | velle Wildman, Mrs. J. D. Whitney, Judge | Curry, Horace Platt, Judge Harrison, Mrs, . | Coit and James E. Tucker. | The yachting season drawiug near to its close, the Marine Yacht Club determined to | give its friends a final outing and sail last | Sunday. That its efforts were appreciated was evidenced by the large number in attendance. Excellent musical and vocal talent had been provided and the result was & thoroughly good time. An amusing incident that occurred early in | the day contributed not a little to the merri- ment of the party. While passing an exenr- sion steamer Guuner Seyden in a spirit of fun discharged the small raluting cannon in the bow oi the yacht. The answering toot ot the steamer’s wi , with the accompaniment of weving handkerchiefs, pleased tue ladies of the party immensely—so much so, in 1act, that & peremptory demsnd was made by them for & salute whenever & passing crait came within Leiling distance. On passing the light station on Red Rock and_the customary demand for a salute being forthcoming. it was explained to them that in yachling parlance it might be | | equivalent to ordering Red Rock to turn about | and come back on the Volunteer's starboard | quarter. The absurdity of the request dawned upon the ladies und there was & cessation of | firing thereafter. A pleasant collation was served on the beach near El Campo, and, that important function concluded, toasts and reminiscences were indulged in until the hour for re-embark- ing. Sail was then made for the Golden Gate, the vachtsmen and their guests arriving in uine to witness the successful crossing of the straits by a well-known swimmer. Arriving in this City the party broke up | wilh many expressions of regret thatseveral months would eiapse ere the pleasant experi- ences of the past season might be repeated. The Marine YachtClub isin a prosperous condition, with an unusually bright future before it. Its present emall ficet will be ang- mented by several new vessels next season, several yicht-owners having signified their intention of fiying its colors. Many of its members being natatorially inclined, the club | hes secured suitable accommodations for them | a1 Sutro’s baths. | The club will conclude the vachting season with a ball, 10 be given atUnion-square Hall on the evening of October 25. Among those r. and Mrs. Wil- iam Retchless, Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Lowney, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Morse, Mr. and Mrs. H. (CHEF JUSTICE and Mrs. Field Entertain at Many Other Interesting Events Moyce, Mr. and Mrs. A. Brooks, Mr. J. M. Holmes, Mr. ana Mrs. K. Munk, Mrs. Carson, Miss Emma Herber, Miss Herber, Miss Walde, Miss Curley, Miss 8. Carson, Miss M. Miss T. McCrosson, Miss. M. McNerney, ss Casey, Miss Annie Miss Sadye Moyce, Miss Cora Munk, s Munk, Messrs. Captain R. E. McCrosson, . F. Phillips, 6. och, J. Seyden, Arthur Seyden, Oscar’ Olsen, 8. Gray, C. G. Larson, Frank Martin, James Hughes, Ed MoCarthy and Mr. Morris. A most delightful evening at home was glven to Herbert J. Wiseman at his parents’ residence, 1021 Vermount street, on Saturday last. The evening was passed with music, singing and games until 11 o'clock, when the guests were escorted downstairs to supper, when they enjoyed a bounteous repast. Among the invited were Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Wiseman, Mr. and Mrs. William E. Wiseman, Mr. and Mrs. A. Mooburg, Miss Alice Jackson, ‘Mr. and Mrs, J. Haughten, Miss Emily Haughten, Miss Nelife McCarthy, Miss Jeanie McCarthy, Mrs. M. Ilewitt, Joseph Mc- Devitt, Miss M. Hewitt, Miss Mollie McCurthy, Mr. and Mrs. H. O'Brien, Mr. and Mrs. F. Mer- rill, Miss Maggie McCormick, Archie Merrill, Miss Mary Conway, John Balke, J. Conway, Miss Podesta, J. Wedel, Miss Rose Soule, Wil- lism Meadows, Miss Ruth Meadows, Mr. and Mrs. William Muhluer, F. Muhluer, Miss Etta Meadows, Miss Annle Porter, Mr. and Mrs. P. Flick, H. Wisser, Mrs. J. Clay, Thomas Mc- Carthy, Eugene McCarthy. Miss' Mamie Conn, Ben Reackh, Miss Minnie Reach, F. Magar, Miss F. Dunn, Mr. Gerwan, J. McCarthy, Miss Mag- gle Leary, Miss Mary Leary, Mr. and Mrs. Shay, E. O'Brien, A. E. Wiseman, C. H. Wise- man, Miss Eleanor Strycker delightfully enter- tained & few of her {riends at ber residence on San Leandro savenue, San Leandro, on last urday eveaing, 1Sth inst. Many musi- cal numbers were rendered and new and fasci- nating gsmes played, after which the guests indulged in a delicions repast, which was spresd under & bower of flowers. 'Among those present wery Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Dirking, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kelly, Mr. and Mrs, Samuel Strycker, Misses May Gordon, Sailie Larkins, May Doyle, Bessie Baxley, Frida Baumberger, Carmelita Tyrrell, Martua Strycker, Kate Doyle, Bertha | Banmberge: Alice Dirking, Nellie Sonmidt, Anita an, eanor Strycker; C. R. Alberger, Willam Hinchman, Edward F. Dirking, C. Mills, T. Baxiey, Fred Tillotson, Thomas Smith, Friiz Dirking, Carl Michaels, Tom Larkins, Alexander Lavin, J. Williams and C. Floyd. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Hooper celebrated their tin wedding on Friday evening at their home, 1821 Lyon street. In the handsomely dec- orated home the many guests spent the hours of the evening in singing, dancing and general merry-making. At midnight an elaboratesup- per was served, aiter which festivities were resumed and continued until the wee smail hours. Among those present were: E. Wain- wright, Dr. Plymire, P. J. Muller, Mr. Ma- honey, Max Berges, P. E. Allen, Mr. McCurry, E. L.'McNoble, A. Hi nily, A Potter, Pl eed, Mr. and Mrs, Hirleman, Mr. and Mrs. J. - | A. H. Cornwall, Mr, and Mrs. C. B. Holbrook, | Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Spader, Dr. and Mrs. George and Mre. H. Howe, Mr. and and Mrs. E. F. Kriess, Mrs. | Berges, Miss Florence Garis- | sier, Miss Alice Chassagne, Miss Josie Mosier, Miss Hattie Hinricks, Miss Mollie Mahoney. Miss Leona Peters of Los Angeles, Miss Mau Hirleman, Misses Annie and Josie Hanify, Miss Rose Wilson of Santa Anra, Miss Boyan, Miss Prait, Misses Annie, Mamie ‘end Katie Hayes, Miss Dora Phuil, T. A. Pearson. IN THE FUTURE. Social Orga.n&ations Announce Entertainments. The Friday Night Cotillon Club will give a social and banquet at Mission Opera-hall next Friday evening, Ociober 2. The club has grown considerably and is making extra preparations for the coming event. The cotillon will be led by one of the leading members, under direction of Professor G. . Puckett, and will begin at 9 P. . sharp. The coming Hinrichs-Beel concerts on Fri- day efternoo t the Baldwin promise 1o be ociey events well as musical. Among the bscribers are; John Parrott, W. Mayo New- Lall, Mrs, Pheebe Hearst, Miss May Hoffman, Mrs. Leon Sloss, Mrs. 1. N. Steinhart, Mrs, Horace Davis, Mrs. L. L. Baker, Mrs. L. Gerstle, Ml;x‘ Dr. Rosenstirn, Louis Lisser aud many other. Beck’s Dancing Club will hold a fancy dress and domino ty at Saratoga Hall, 814 Geary street, Thursdey evening, September 24. Miss Anna Daly will be tendered a farewell testimonial on Thursday evening, October 15, at Native Sons’"Hall. Miss Daly leaves shortly Tk, where she goes to join Miss Rose Coghlan. Miss Daly has a 1arge circle of friends among the smart set, who &re sparing no efforts to make the benefit a success. Columbia Lodge No. 127, 1. O. B. B, will hold a <“Simches-tora” festival and ball Wednesday evening, September 30, at B'nai B'rith Hall, 121 Eddy stree Buena Vista Parlor No. 68, N. D. G. W., have arranged for an_entertainment, including liv- ing pictures, at Native Sons' Hall, Weanesday evening, October 7. The entertainment,which is to conclude with dancing, is for the benefit of the sick fund of the parior, Defiance Circle No. 38, C. O. F.. will give their next quarterly socisl Monday evening, Se{)lember 28, at Social Hall, Alcazar buildine. nvitations have been issued by the Sous and Daughters of the Old Friends for a grand social at California Hall, Wednesday evening, September 30.; SAILED AWAY. Among those sailing on the steamship Australia on Tuesday for Honolulu were: Miss Edna Ackerman, Miss Martha Ridge, Hon, Cecil Brown and ‘wife, Robert Catton, wife and two children, Miss Catton, Master Catton, Miss A. Cahill, James Campbell, wife and two children, 'Miss Dickson, T. I1. Gibson, W. M. Giffard, John Grace, E. Halstead and wite, Herman Jergens. Miss Kamaiopli, L. B. Kerr, Marx, W. H. McInerny, Dr. C. W. Moore an wife, Mrs. Nawahi, Mrs. J. M. Rothchild, Miss Rothchild, E. H. Rose, J. H. Schnack, wife and two children, M S. S. Shaw, Judge H. A. Widemann and wi mann, Alex Young and wife. Whist a Gonversation With Gards. A thorough understanding or system of play Dbetwegn partners at a whist table is where the real enjoyment and the spirit of the game comes {n; it is the fouridation and the basis of &ll advancement or improvement in the game, The law permits every one to play their cards as they please, and encourages them so to do, but the same law expects you to speak by the card only. Between partners, there is & sort of a telegraph at their disposal, and it is their privilege to work it for all it is worth and take every possible advantage of it, but the dots and dashes, signals and echoes should be open and above board, apparent to every one, and the key 10 this system of telegraphy should slways be on the table, within the reach of every one who wishes to scquire this knowledge and make use of itto the best of his ability. This written and unwritten whist law con- demns everything approaching “private con- ventions or clandestige under-the-table doings.” It also provides against negligence, forgetfulness or carelessness, for we all know that on slightest symptoms of distraction the same law never fafls 1o awaken our attention and strengthen the memory. To those thatare careless and negligent it is chaos, and it reminds us that at no great distance there is an abyss into which our negligence msy plunge us headalong. You have no doubt heard the saying many and many a time that whist is & language and every card played an intelligible senteuce. 1 don’t wonder that such a question as this might be asked: “ Do cards talk?” How often have we heard the remark, “Speak by the card.” If you can speak by the card then cards must talk. Our answer to that is, | yes; cards do talk, and theirlanguage is as well understood by those who take the trouble to study and get a little knowledge of it as any other that is spoken. We will practically dem- onstrate thisby giving a sample of what one card rlone will say when it is iaid on a table ina geme of whist by & whist player, refer- ring our readers to Trist, Drayson, Cavendish, Hamilton and others for our authority. I am the original leader of the deal—mark well, the original leader (there is only one each deal)—and the eard I select to lead is the ten of & plain suit. It seys to my pariner, and the whole table as well, The suit from which I lead the ten is the best one 1 hold. Ihavetheking, jack and one or more small cards below the ten. Ifthe ten wins the trick, what further does it say, or what iuformation does it give? 1 don’t suppose there is one player in twenty who read this article that can offhand answer the question correctly. Tryit; then compare notes. It says the queen is marked in my partner's hand; the ace may be there, if not itis in second hand. To explain how it says this: When ten wins fourth player cannot hold either ace or queen or he would not have allowed the ten to win. If ace and queen were both in second hand surely the ten would have been covered, king and jack being marked with leader; so second hand cannot hold both. If second hand held the gueen without ace and passed the trick, third hand must hold ace, #nd should piay it (inessing the ten would not be playing whist); consequently ace is not in the third hand, without the queen is there also. The only one of the two second hand can hola is the ace; and queen must be with third player. To many queries on third-hand plsy on , opening lead of the ten. will say: If third | player heéld ace, queen alone they should play | ace and return queen. If third player holds | ace, queen and one snall card they should | play smail on first round, ace on second, mark- ibg queen alome. With ace, queen and two small third player should play third best on ten led, guecn on second round—ace and one small marked in third hand. From the Great Blind Whist-Player. The whist deal that we present to our read- ers this week was sent to us by Henry K. Dil- lard, the blind whist-player. Whist, in speaking of Mr. Dillard, says: He may never have de- livered a great oration nor led an army to vic- tory, nor written an epic, nor created a great character in fiction, but he has, without eyes, become a master of the most intellectual game in the world. WList also tells the following, an illusiration of nis remarkable memory: ““One evening at the Chicago Whist Club at the end of the evening’s play a discussion arose relative to the first deal, when, to the astonishe ment of all present, he placed the entire fifty- two cards in their order of play from begin- ning to end,” and to think he cannot distin- guish between the brightest sunlight and the darkest night. Mr. Dillard says the beautiful game of whist has illumined the darkness, and to him it is not only an amusement and pastime, but a scientific study. DEAL 3. From the blind whist-player, Henry Kuhl Dillard of Philadelphia: | &-K,10,7, 2 i O—None 5 2 spades trumps. East to lead. (The winning card is underseored.) , TRICKS. [wmn|wm. NORTH.| EAST. . 3a 2a 54 Qa | ke | 64 44 e | o4 g 5 88 0 | 90 79 59 20 88 80 ;2 20 Jb 8% 14 a2 Ke | 64 |"KO North and South 11, East and West 2. COMMENTS ON THE PLAY BY MR. DILLARD. I have now the pleasure of sending you as desired a deal at whist as recently played in a tournament in this city. As originally played North discarded the seven of clubs and North had dis- carded the five of diamonds North and South would only make ten tricks. I think this shows the importance of the discard.” Editor's comments—We publish the original play of the deal only. At trick 1 North dis- cards seven of clubs without hesitation.. Some players having a double guard to the queen would hesitate; he selects the seven in dis- carding to echo if his partner leads trumps or to complete & “call” if the drop warrants it. It is a deal well worth preserving and from a gentleman that is totally blind, which adds lots of interest to it. Answers to Queries. A correspondent from Petaluma asks if the statement made in the Chronicle Saturday last is correct, which reaas: “According to the rules governing Rideout trophy contests the San Francisco Club now has the privilege of first challenge.” The answer to that question is No. The writer of it evidently misinterprets the rules. *‘Rule 9. The club holding the trophy at the beginning of an annual convention shall have the right to challenge the winner and to play the first challenge match.” Suppose there were four or more challenges in, would the defeated club have the right to play without waiting its turn? Certainly not. Whistlets. The Oakland Whist Club has challengea for tie Rideout trophy and set date for play Satur- day, October 3. Twelve players from the San Francisco Whist Club went to Vallejo yesterday for a social visit with the Vallejo Whist Club and to have a quiet game of whist as well.. They re- turn this evening, The latest thing out is “Whist Openings With the New Sequence Leads,” by Winthrop, Reed & Kendall, Chicago. T. E. Otis, Whist editor of the Newark Even. ing News, says Warren A. Hawley will have charge of the whist department of the Philadelphis Ledger this season. The scoring-slip system used by the players at the American Whist Congress in June iast, and which was generaily recog- nized as the best methed of scoring for whist players, is his invention. He is a member of the Philadelphia Whist Club. AMERICAN WHIST LEAGUE. IMPORTANT NOTICE T0 ALL WHIST CLUBS AND WaHIST PravERs. REVISION OF THE LAWS OF WHIST. At the sixth Congress of the American Whist League, recently held at Manhattan Beach, Brook- lyn, the president of the league, Mr. Walter H. Barney, in pursuance of resolution passed by the congress, appolnted a standing committee on laws to suggest such revisions of the code (for both straight and duplicate whist) as their judgment may dictate. ‘Thisis a matter of very great im- portance to every whist player 1o this country and to every club belonging to the American Whist League. The commitiee therefore Invites every whist club and every whist player who has any ‘suggestion or recommendation to offer on the sub- Ject, kindly to forward the same without hesita~ tlon, at earliest convenience, to thechairman or any other member of this committee. ‘The report of this committee will be published In W hist at least two months before the seventh con- gress meets, so that every whist player in the league can consider the proposed changes and bo ready t0 act thereon wheu the seventh congress convenes. Respectfully submitted, * J. Tormey, chairman, 220 Sutter street, San Francisco, Cal; Robert H. Weems, 220 Lincoln Chamber of Commerce building, Milwaukee,Wis : place, Brooklyn, N. Y.: Cassius M. Paine, 28 Irving T. Hartz, Chicago Whist Ciab, Chicago: Gustavus Remak Jr., 120 Soath Sixth street, Phil- Adelphis, Pa., Sianding Committes on Laws. A Great Whist Novelty. On Saturday,October 3, the champion Vallejo whist team defend the Rideout trophy against the Oakland Club team, who will go up toplay them. The clubs play forty-eight deals, twenty-four in the afternoon and twenty-four in the evening. The president of the Pacific Coast Whist Association has the consent of both clubs to play the identical forty-eight deals that were played at the sixth congress for the great Hamilton trophy between the St. Paul Club of St. Paul, Minn., with the world-renowned players, John . Briggs and George L. Burns, with Gerdon and Metcalf as copartners, and the Hamilton Club team of Philadelphia, with Gus Remak, Milton C. Work, E. P. Morgridge and Tom Ballard, and no stronger team ever represented the club. The same Paragon trays they used, the identical cards they used, and even the trump cards they used will be put into piay, and the president of the association will referee the match. May the best whist play win. Gharles Reilley Wins. We published & deal at whist September 6 and stated we would send & copy of “Whist of To-day” to the first one who sends us & piay of this deal,'where nine tricks can be made North and South. Charles Rellley of 721 Hampshire street, this City, wins. Dr. C. 7. Millekin of Sacramento sends arswer twenty-four hours later. For the sake of the amusement 1t affords we republish the deal and Mr. Reilley’s whist play. From THE CALL of September 6: 64 ,10,8,7, 5 8-9,7.5 -N 8-A,K,8,3,2 9,2 K %Eg,’i‘.m,a.aw E % . 0—4,10,4 a—Q, 10 O—6 *—9,8,7 ©-K,J,9,7,5,3.2 6 of clubs trumps. East leads. The so-called “play” is as follow: The team from the Oakland Whist Club that will go to Vallejo Saturday next to baitle for the Rideout trophy has been selected. Presi- dent John D. Eby will act as captain,with E. F. Palmer, W. J. Robinson and Dr. E. L Dow as good able assistants. They certainly will make the Vallejo boys hustle to keep the trophy, Receptions and Dances MOST enjoyable social was held id Hinman’s Assembly Hall by the ,mem- bers of the Polk-street Merchants’ Club and their friends. One of the novelties of the evening was the new grand march cotil- lon, under the direction oi its inventor, Mr. Hinman, the unique souvenirs being awarded by George Roberts. *“Tripping the light fan- tastic toe’’ was pleasantly interspersed with songs, recitations and skirt and Spanish pas seuls. The committee of mjnx;lu;m;:nt—seurx; Roberts, Fred Curtiss and John Quinn—spere: no pains in making the first Xany of the ciub an evening to be remembered by all who are fortunate enough to be on their “little list” of iriends. A candy puli wound up the evening’s fun. The next social will be to celebrate the lighting of the best business blocks of this already thriving thoroughiare with arcstreet- lights. Amon; George George Harvey, Mr. and eorge Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. Dsnl{a’l Gorham, Dr. and Mrs. Kengla, Mr. and M C. Mentz, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kohn, Mr. and Mrs. Byrne, Mr. snd Mrs. Fred Curtiss, Mr. and Mrs. R. Wolf, Mr. and Mrs. Layott, Dr. A. J. Sylyester. Mr. and Mrs. Hin- man, Mr. and_Mrs. William J. Miller, Mrs. J. Riley, Miss Lillian Quinn, Miss Fannie Ripley, Miss Hattie Godair, Miss Tilie Walsh, Miss Irene Dexter, Miss Fanny Cooper. Miss Stone, Miss O'Brien, Miss Hawly, Miss Brodie, Miss Byrne, etc., Warren Diebles, Eugene Norris, G. Mackey, Frank l%_flddebrlndt, r. Hartwell, Edward Bernheim, Ford,etc. A large and appreciative asudience assembled at Union Square Hall Wednesday evening, September 23, the occasion being the eighth regular monthly entertainment of the Mission Literary and Social Club. The evening’s performance was opened with the clever curtain-raiser entitled ‘‘Jones Re- mains Single,” by W. Taisen, presented with the following cast: Mr. Jones, H. G. Leffman; Sammy Sloman, W.H.Taisen; Mrs. Sloman, Miss Hope Mosner. Then came the following specialties: George Crandall, topicsongs; John ‘aisen and Jack Hathwell, tramp musicians; A. Schait, barytone solo; Miss Etta Schultze, soprano solo; Professor S. J, Sandy, bass solo. he evening’s entertainment concluded with the farce entitled “Not a Bit Jealous.’ The distribution of characters was as follows: Mrs. Scorpion, Miss A. L. Mayberry; Mr. Scorpion, H.G. Leffman; Frederick Follamour,W. Klenck; Mr. Baxter, F. Seaward; Miss Emma Terrence, Miss H. Mosher; Jane, Miss Elsie Cueedens. After the farce dancing was inaugurated and continued until 13 o’'clock. The entertain- ment and social was under the management of Messrs. W. H. Stone, J. P. wuriffin, Frank W. Poulson, C. Wegener, W. Taisen aud Frank W. Healy. < ThuyChryllnlhemflm Dramatic Club, which made such a success of amateur theatricalslast season, reorganized last evening and elected the following officers: Charles Currier, presi- dent; J. M. Miller, vice-president; Henry Bass, Dave Martin, treasurer; Leé Salo- e director. The of the first en- ent and dance of the club will be an- nounced in the near future. resent we noted Mr. and Mrs. ;.llx:rl.pnh and Mr‘l. Chfirlesnfing;p Cummin; r. @ oy, Bis. and des. John Quing, Mr. The Club of Twenty gave their opening dance at the residence of Edward Mau, on Broadway. September 25. This ciub, though recently organized, hus taken a very rominent posiiion among the social clubs of KL% Eranetwo. The following are the mem- bers: Edward Mau, D. McDonald, L. White, B. Townsend, F. E. Kendall, R. Lyons, A. F. Jewell, 8. Lippitt, Y, Foote, G. A. Castegnetto, R. B. Dwyer, F. H. Hammer, F. Rodoiph, H. Weston, H. P. Davis, W. Hoag, A. Watson, W. Fuiton, W. Gutzkow and J. Keane. The St. Albans Gleaners gave a most enjoy- able and successful entertainment for the benefit of the Sanday-school at Foresters’ Hall on Thursday evening. A large and en- thusiastic audience was present and ap- plauded the various numbess of the very ex- cellent programme. On Tuesdey evening, the 15th inst., the Mys- tics gave their twenty-first party at Native Sons’ Hall. As usual the attendance was ®ood, no less than 150 couples being on_the floor. The grand march was led by H. G. Muller and Miss Lizzie Griffi The spectators, who were numerous, were enchanted with the strains of the delightful music discoursed by the orchestra, under the leadership of J. D. Hynes. The floor committee were J. McFar- land, Professor Puekett and Frank J. Wil- liams. The Mystics’ next party will be held at Native Sons’ Hall on Tuesday evening, October 13. The young people of St. John’s Presbyterian Church gave a dellé'h\,iul social on Friday evening, September 25, in the church parlors. They presented a novel programme, consist- ing of an entertainment entitled ““A Morning in the Kindergarten.” All the young people of the churen rticipated, and a very enjoy- able evening was spent by all who attended. Tne Varsovienne Club held its regular monthly party at Bear Hall, 1901 Post street, corner of Fillmore, Saturday evening, Septem- ber 26. SURPRISE PARTIES The Violet Social Club Entertained Master Edward Day A birth@ay surprise party was given to Mas- ter Edward Day by the Violet Social Club, cor- ner of Geary street and Masonic avenue, Satur- day evening, September 19. Those present were: Mr. aud Mrs. Daly, Master Edward Daly, Miss Alice Eagen, Master Charles Lynch, Miss ‘Agnes Eagen, Master R. Jerome, Miss' Kate Quill, Philip McGuire, Miss Eva Dowan, Mas- ter F. Manning, Miss Tillle Daly, Thomas Dow- an, Frank Caffrey, Miss Frances Lynch, George W. Daly, Miss Katie Tohey, Michsel Quill, Miss Lillie Dowan, Thomas Crowley, Miss Alice Dowan, George Bremer, Miss Kate Toomey, Mr. and Mrs. Kruse, Master John Manning, Miss Lena Eagen. A birthday party was tendered to Miss Josephine Dusenberry and Thomas Fry on Saturday evening, September 12, at the head- quarters of the California Chrysanthemum Social Ciub, 529 Filbert street. The following were present: Messrs. A. Weber, J. Schaffer, A. Ammann, J. Gilio, C. Bergk, A. Zazzi, F. Rumpf, C. 1, Stothers, J. Paradisi, M. Rehm, P. ‘Arata, F. Rodriguez, C. Belasco, H. Caraille, E. Grachi, L. Juhl, NEW TO-DAY. Another Week. So many came last week and so many more wanted to come who couldn’t, I have been requested to continue my free treatments., So for another week ladies coming to my parlors may have FREE my personal treatment for Wrinkles, Freckles, Moles, Warts, Pimples And all facial blemishes, which I rantee to remove. I have the rgest Dermatological Institute in America. Come and see whatI can do for you. LOLA MONTEZ CREME, The Great Skin Food, Tissue Builder and Beaautifler, feeds the impoverished skin, re- storing the natural beauty of youth. 7o, COUPON—Trial Pot—FREE, SUPERPLTOUS WATR. Destroyed Permanently b, odle. Y the Electric N 1 MRS. NETTIE HARRISON M"fl‘."fi‘um YO) Dr. Creagh, Mr. and Mrs. Fry, and Mrs. C. Gantner, Miss Milly Seidemann, Miss Carrie Seidemaan, Miss Josephine Dusenberry, Mr. and Mrs. Her- rington, Miss Nellie Hennessey, Miss Alvaria Landucei, Miss Sarah Landucci, Miss Mamie i L Mr. Malatesta, M Godeau, Miss Ida Sw. . Miss Fanny Deniels, Mrs. i ie Dusenberry, Miss Lottie Dusex P. Walker, 8. Purnell, filler, L. Fey, P. Stauge, W. e Dusenberry, G. els, L. Krohn, H. Krohn, F. Lorand, W. Wilson, Mr. aad Mrs. Rebm. An enjoyable surprise was tendered the Misses Ambrose at their residence, 605 Hayes street, Friday evening, the 25th inst. The consisted of Misses Neilie and Josie Aw- 1 , Misses Margaret and Mameé Dunn, Mi Foley, Miss Marguer. ite Lahaney, Miss McKee, Gustave J Antonio Silkio, George Spookes, Walter Ster- ling, Thornton Gray, Percy Wood and Eimore Stanley. A most delightful lure‘riso party was ten- dered to Mrs. Frank J. Williams at her resi- dence, 154 Hawthorne street, last Saturday evening. The guests, 100 in number, assem- bled at and took full possession of the house. The house was beautifully decorated with smilax and roses, and the spacious par- lors, canvased for dancing, presented a charm- ing sight. The elr:y ‘was under the supervi- sion of Miss A. West and Miss Emma Brady. Games, dancing and singing were indulged in by tne merrymakers until 12, when they repaired to the dining-room, where an_elegant orbett, 11 repast_was served. Among those present were: Misses A. West, K. and E. Brady, S. and B. Jones, Rita_Malony, Daisy McDermott, Ethel Forresi, B. Clement, B. Johnson, M. Hynes, A. Austin, A. Norton, A. Kelley, L. Zeazelle, M. Spear, D. Rilev, E. Sayer, Edith Forrest, Corbett, M. Blass, Trickett, Cum- mings, Seaman; Messrs. George Heinz, Profes- sor W.'G.. O’Brien, Joseph Ahlback, I. and R. Lachman, A. and L. Haven, E. Feld, Professor G. R. Puckett, F. Brune, O. Focus, Myers, A. Pilcovick, W. 'W. Sale, Silas Hall. Martin Key- nolds, Jack White, A. Falvey, P. Hammond, A. Rountree, Charies White, Harry Burn 8 Small, Frank R. Healy, J. Griffin, Al Blass, C. Moss, Gus Marks, Clayton Hunter, C. Richard- son, Thomas Hicks, Professor and Miss Plise, Mrs. A. M. Kelley, Mrs. Hoffman, Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Williams. THEY'RE ENGAGED. Betrathals Whirtred & Confideass to the Public Ear. The engagement is announced of Miss Gene- vieve Burke and Clarence L. Mitchell. The wedding will take place some time in Novem- ber. The engagement is announced ot Miss Mary Katherine McLeod and Frank Augustus Rock- hold of Chicago. : The engagement is announced of Miss Grace Young and Edgar John Arnold, both of Santa Cruz. Miss Young is upon the staff of the Santa Cruz Penny Press, and Mr. Arnold was for some time traveling representative for the San Francisco CALL, and is now agent and cor- respondeut for THE CALL in Sants Cruz. Both are widely and favorably known to the public. The engagement is announced of Isador Kamler and Miss Bertha Goodman, The engagement reception of Miss Annie Harris and A. N. Jackson will take place on Sunday, October 4, irom 2 105 P. M., at 1804 Laguna street. PERSONALS. Mrs. S, Berck of Sacramento is visiting Mrs. G. Barash in this City A. M. Simpson left for the East Wednesd the 28th nst. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crooks are the guests of Mrs. Morris Newton at Moscow Cottage. rs. B. B. Holman of Los Angeles is visiting her mother, Mrs. N. Fisier, at 923 McAllister street. Mrs. Carmichael-Carr turned to their home, 17 after a three months’ Miss M. Swiizer week for New Y Mme. Biber has ieft for New York ona fiy- ing trip. P e s nd_her son have re- 2 Sacramento street, broad. tier street left last NEW TO-DAY. SOLE AGENTS FOR THE MAGGIONI KID GLOVES. Special Silk Sale! Commencing Monday, Sept. 28. Silks-at Half Price. Hundreds of yards of new Silks almost given away. Figured Taffeta Silks, Black Brocaded Silks, Dresden Silks, In... Choice Designs, Desirable Colorings, Magnificent Quality, Cents ot 50 Per Yard Regular price $1.00 per yard. The Greatest Bargain ever offered in this city. New Goods just placed on our counters ..,.. Our regular patrons are advised to call early. \ Just Opened. .. New Veilings, New Neckwear, New Laces and New Lace Nets. 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