The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, November 15, 1896, Page 18

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, =N SOCETY’S GAY WORLD- & Mrs. Southard Hoffman Formally In- troduces Her Debutante Daughter—Recep- tions Announced— Thirtieth Anniversary Celebration. Mrs. Southard Hoffman formally introduced her debutante daughter, Miss Alice Hoffman, at a tea at her residence on Sacramento street | yesterday afternoon between the hoursof 4 and 6 o'clock. On account of the limited accommodation ' of ner home Mrs. Hoffman entertained only | balf her many friends yesterday, and has ar- | ranged to have another tea for Miss Hoffman on Saturday mext. Roses and chrysanthe- mums cffectively decorated the pretty apart- ments and gave to the cosy home a festive | appearance. About 200 invited guests were entertained. Mrs. and Miss Hoffman were assisted by | Miss Frances Moore, Miss Helen Hopkins and Miss Caro Crockett. The opening night of the Della Fox com- pany was the occasion for a large number of theater parties. Mrs. E. B. Coleman chaper- oned & party of fourteen young people, among whom were Miss Kipp, Miss Wallace, Miss Salisbury, Mr. Keys and Lieutenant Winn. After the play there was a merry supper. On Mondey evening Miss Hager entertained a party at the opening of tire Delia Fox engage- ment at the Baldwin. The party occupied the orchestra seats, and aiter enjoying the play wouzd up with an elaborate supper at the Hager residence. The managers of the Woman’s Exchange have decided that they will not give their cus- tomary charity ball this year, but will appeal to the publi sider a more satisfactory way. 7These charity balls have for the past ten years been the great semi-society events. For the past three seasons, however, while the sale of tickets hes been large, the attendance at the gather- ings hus fallen off. This year a new departure will be taken. Mrs. Lilienthal has kindly placed her home on Catifornia street at the disposal of the soci- ety for the afternoon and evening of Tuesday, December 1. It will be handsomely dee and booths erected in the diffe where articles made by the ladies of the ex- change will be offered for sale. During the afternoon the enterts. be in the nature of a tea, with m: ireshments. In the evening there will be a vaudev: periormance, in which & number of well- known social young ladies and gentlemen wiil take part. The programm s not been fully arranged ss yet, but a number of happy sur- . Prises will be the order. The participants are nment will sic and re- maintaining secrecy over the programme, which probably will notpe announced until the evening of the performauce. The alumnz of Mills Coliege will give a re- ception &t & downtown hotel next Friday evening, complimertary to Mrs. Mills. Both vogal and instrumentsl music will enliven 1he affair. Prince Poniatowski gave a dinner party at the University Club on Friday evening to cele- brate the recent Republican victory. His guests were Colonel C. F. Crocker, Willfam H. Crocker, James E. Tucker, W. B. Bourn, Horace 'Blauchard Chase, Lansing Mizner, Major J. L. Rathbone, Francis Francis and E. D. Beylard. Mrs. James Escourt Sawver has issued invi- tations for the 18th and 25th inst. for recep- tions in honor of her debutaute dsughter, Miss Marguerite Sawyer. Mrs. Homer King will give the first of .a series of afternoon receptions on Wednesda; next at her residence, 1001 Leavenwo: street. Hon. Thomas B. Reed of Maine was the guest of honorat a ainner given recently by W. F. Whittier at his residence, 1630 Jackson street. The other guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Bothin, Mr. and Mrs. Aldridge, Miss Reed, Miss Lizzie Carroll ana William R. ‘Whittier, W. F. Whittier gave a dinner party last Sun- day evening at his residence, 1630 Jackson street, in honor of Miss Lizzie Carroll, the fiance of his son, William R. Whittier. The others present were: Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Bothin, Mrs. Richard T. Carroll, Miss Mattie Whittier and Miss Gertrude Carroll. ‘lhe Monday tvening Dancing Class will hotd its first meeting of this season at Golden Gate Hall on November 30, from B until 12 o’clock. The patronesses are: Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Carolan, Mrs. Smedberg offma Mrs. McNutt, Mrs. Breeze, Mi ess, Mrs! Bidney M. Smith, Mrs. William M. Gwin, 5 rs. C. Osgood Hooker and ter. 3 Oscar T. Schuck celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of their marriage veser. dry afternoon et their residence, 2812 Laguna street. Some forty friends of the venerable couple assembled in the pretiily decorated home to offer their congratulations and par- took of the good cheer prepared for their enter- tainment. The hours of the reception were from 3 to 8. Mr. and Mrs. Schuck received their friends, sssisted by their daughters, Mrs. Burdette and Miss Josephine Schuck. RN oo THEY'RE ENGAGED. Announcement Is Made of Promi- nent Betrothals. HE engagement is announced of Miss Harriet Shapiro of Oakland o Abe Sha- piro of §an Francisco. The engagement is enuounced of Miss Tillie Herzog of San Rafael to Marc Lichtenstein of this City. At home this Sunday, November 15, at 2318 Clay street, from 2 til 5 o'clock. The engagement s announced of Miss Jennie Harris, dsughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Harris, to Jacob Hertzberg. WEDDING BELLS. Pretty Home Weddings of the Past Week. HERE was & pretty wedding celebrated on Thursdsy evening last in the Mission district at the residence of J. W. Stanley. The contracting parties were Mrs. Isabella Knox of Western Oregon and Captain Henry M. G. Dahler of this City. The ceremony took place at 7 ». ., Rev. Mr. Reynolds officiating. Among those present were: Miss Madge Conolly, Thomes Conolly, Mrs. A. Gillogley, Miss Stella Gillogley, Mr. and Mrs. McCart; Miss Maud Mitchel, Mr. and Mrs. Sandy, G. H, Sandy, Mr. and Mrs, Somerville, Mr. and Mrs. Stanford, Mrs. J. Thomas, Lenard Thom Miss Elizabeth Thomas, Miss Angie Thomas, Miss Katie Lynn and James McDonald, a prominent young business man of this City, were married at the Sacred Heart Church Thursduy evening, by the Rev. Father Lagan. The church was elaborately decorated wWith quantities of pink chrysanthemums. Miss atie Flannigan acted as bridesmaid. Eugene Timms and James Brannon ofticiated as usners and James Derrigan acted as best man, A re- ception fol owed the wedding. Mr. and Mrs. McDonald have left for a south- ern lfir. . Charles Welch Spalding and Miss Hilda Collison_ were married November 12, at the home of the bride’s mother in Alameda, the Rey. Oliver C. Miller officiating. i ey CLUB PARTIES, Camp Thalia Tlcasantly Enter- tains Camp McKinley, ATURDAY evening last the members of Camp Thalia entertained those of Camp McKinley at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Griffith, 724 Twenty-first street. In accordance with the mandate of the'muse Thalia, joility, cheerfulness and merrymaking reigned supreme. The reception-rooms were tastefully decorated with roses, callas, chry- santhemums and other choice biossoms. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs, George Fabens, Mr.and Mrs. Melvin_Broadwell, Mr. and Mrs. Lin Church, Mr. and Mrs. Marlon Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Captain Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Van Viack, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Leber, Mrs, Bavege, Mrs. Olive Pope, Miss Eva Fabens of Alams Miss Alice Brown, Miss Mayme Morss of Alameda, Miss Florence Wilson, Miss Nina Griffith. Charles Nelson of Alameda, Frank Fabens, Dr. 0. H. Dove, Mr. Savage, Jesse Church, Mark White inanotner and whart they con- | ent rooms, | Al n of Berkeley, Willis Van Vlack, Robert Griffith, Milo Griffith, Norman Griffith. Atter a social chut on general topicsand the | rendition of & well chosen musical programine, | the guests repaired to a veritable camp in the | spacious attic, in which place a tent was pitched and a kitchen of camp style made of | j buriap erected. Here gumes and music were | | in order and a deliclous repas: partaken of. | _The Amalgamated Society of Enginvers met | Tuesday evening for a social testimonial to Brother George E. Hunter, who leaves shoruy for Australia. | _The chair was occupied by Brother John ! | Kear. The chair proposed & toast to Brother Hun- ter, the guest of honor responding with a few appropriate remarks. 3 The following members contributed to the emNoyment of the evening with songs and ceches: Brothers Lewins, Watson, erson. de, Cropper, Kear, Bowman and Crabtree. he Varsovienne Club gave an apron and necktie social at 1901 Post street lasteven- ing, which proved a most enjoyable success. The Hawthorne Literary and Social Club heid their first monthly meeting at Union- square Hall Thursday evening, November 5. Duiing the evening the following officers were | elected: F. J. Wiliams, president; J. White Jr., first vice-president; A. Falv second e-president; G. Heinz, treasurer; R. Lach- man, financisl secretary; Miss Eita Mul- lowney, recording secretary. The ~Mystics’ twenty-fourth anniversary party was one of the greatest successes in & social way. About 220 couples participated in the grand march under ihe leadership of K. Matheson and Miss Minnie Rosseau. M. L. Rey- olds and Miss. Lucy Frank were the assising ouple, while Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Muller had | charge of the Programmes. ! | The floor was ably conducted by the follow- | ing rentlemen: Floor manager, K. Matheson; | assistant manager, M. K. Reynolas; reception committee, W. W. Sale and H. G. Muller. The Mysties’ next party will be held on Tuesday | eve! g, December 8. An Evening With Dickens, an | Enjoyable Success. | E friends of the Park Congregational | hurch entertsined the public with ta- bleaux of scenes from the immortal works of Charles Dickens on Monday evening. That | theevening was appreciated was testified to by | | & house packed to the doors with auditors loud | in praise of well-planned programme. The | princess-like posing of Miss Muude Cornish. Lady Dedlock, was simply exquisite in its real- ism and fine gowns and stage setting. The | | jamous Little Nell and her grandfather, Mr. | Vasconcellos, were highly appreciated, and | | Miss Parker as Miss Witherfiela found favor in | | her classic conception. From the rise of the | curtain to its fall applause was rite. Epecially was this o on S. Fisher. | The programme was varied by fine vocal | and instrumental music. The foliowing is the full programme: Selection, Dy orchestra; tableau, “Medita- | tion,” Wanda Schwartz; vocal solo, Dr. Tay- lor; tableau (“Bleak House”), “Who Copied | That?”—Lady Dedlock, Miss Maud roish; Sir Leicester, Mr. Ham; Lawyer Tulki | Professor Merill. Banjo solo, Miss Dav | tableau (“Old Curiosity Shop'), ““Fire Away Then, .Marchioness ™ — Marchioness, Effie Johnson; Dick Swiveller, George Fariey. | Vocal solo; tableau (“David Copoerfield”), “‘Peggotty, Ham and Dav:d on Their Way 10 Yarmouth”'—Peggotty, Miss Ella Ross: Ham, George Farley; David, Edwin Rogers. Piano | solo, Mr. Dagenhardt; tableau (“Pickwick Papers”), “Mr. Pickwick’s Unexpected Vis- iss Witherfield, Miss Mary Parker; vick, H. Bailey, | election by orchestra. ickleby” 7°Oh! As soft as po ase”)—Fanny Squeers, Miss icholas Nickieby, Dr. Taylor. Vocal solo, J. C. Hughe: Tabieau, “Oid Curiosity Bhop” (iittie Nell aud her grandfather)—Litile Nell, lda Carr; Grandfather, Mr. Vasconceilos. Reci- | tation, Miss Linda Johnson. Tableau, ‘Great Expectations” (“The strangest lady Fip ever saw”)—Miss Havisham, Miss Lyie Merritt. Man- dolin solo (selected), Professor Cipolloni. Tab. | 1ean, “Our Mutual Friend” (“It looks as i the old man’s spirit had found rest at lasi")—Mrs. | John Harmon, Mrs. Maule; Mr. Bofitn, Mr, Hill; Mrs. Bofiin, Miss Fisher. Selection by orchestra. Tableau, “Good-night,” Lulu Rogers. Pl MUSICALES. Baa The King’s Daughters and the | | McKenzie Society Entertain, | MUSICAL entertainment was given on A Saturday afternoon last at the King’s | Davghters’ Home. Miss Ida Diserens had charge of the following programme: Vio- lin solos, “Walther's Prize Song” (Wagner), “Cavatina” (Ruff), “Ungarisch” (Hauser), Misy N soprano solos. “When a Clara McConnel; Sparfow Falleth,” “The Sweetest Story” and the Coster songs, Mrs. Earl Brown; bary- tone solos, ““‘Only to Love,” “Let All Obey,"” Schubert’s “Wanderer,” “The Bedouin Love s: piano duets, “Spain” Moszkowski) and “clavic Dance” (Dvorak), rs. Paul Elder and siiss Diserens. Charles Holbrook, Miss Oiive Holbrook, Mrs. Samuel Xnight, M. 8. Knight and H. M. Hol- brook are spending some time at Paso Robles. Countess Chrotte ana Sig. Chevalier are tak- ing the cure at Paso Robles, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. McLean will spend the month of November at Paso Robles. Mr. and Mrs. J. Palache of San Francisco are taking the cure at Paso Robles. Among other_arrivals at the springs are: Judge Buck of Redwood City, W. H. Nolan, Carrol Abott and James Coughlan of San Franeisco. The third soiree, musicale and _hop given by the McKenzie Musical Society was held at Union-square Hall Wednesday evening, No- vember 11. A large and appreciative audi- ence enjoyed the following well-selected pro- gramme: “‘Postman’s March,” first time (S. Maurice Simon), S8imon’s orchestra; ‘Di Provenza,” “Traviata” (Verdi), Dr. Ernst Schultze; grand finale and chorus, **Attil (Verdi), Mrs. W, Margo, Messrs. Charles F. Lelong, Charles W. Betts, McKenzie Musical Society; soprano solo, Miss Etia la Chapelle; “Only a Year P. L. Wheeler in Oakland. Miss Bowes played many beautiful solos which enthused snd de- lignted her hearers. The Misses Libble and Burnett ““d‘. some German songs which were well receives Mrs, Blake-Alverson also co: uributed two pleasing numbers, and Fran Hess played & violin solo, A RECEPTION. Me. and Mirs. Vance Entertain in Honor of Foreign Guests. VERY elegant reception was given by Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Vance on November 4 at their nome, 1314 Page street, in honor of Dr. and Mrs. G. A. La Rue prior to their departure for their home, Pointe-aux- Trembles, Quebec. Some very fine vocal and instrumeutal selections were rendered. At midnight supper was served. The table deco- rations were very beaufiful and the menu elaborate. Covers were laid for fifty. — - SURPRISE PARTY. Mousicale and Reception in Honor ‘ of Mrs. R. W. Moore. | MOST successfully planned surprise ‘} party was that given to Mrs. R. W. Moore at her residence on Valencia street, corner of Twentieth, last Monday even- ing. Quite an ambitious programme was ren- dered, consisting of instrumental selections by Miss Lotta Underhill; vocal solos by Miss Grace Corwin, Mrs. W. Z. King and H. Jones and a recitation by Miss Boardman. Remarks befitting the occasion were made by Dr. J. George Gioson, Rev. A.M. Russell and A. B. Cheney, after which an elegant supper was served. The surprise originated with and was planned by Dr. Thomas Vogel. He was ably assisted by Mrs. M. E. Gallahorn, Miss Grace Corwin and Mrs. A. B. Vogel. The guests numbered upward of sixty, among whom were: Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Cheney, Mr. and Mrs. G. Berry, Mr. and Mrs. W. Z. King, Mr. and Mrs. A. B, Voge!, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew 1896. Miss Bowman trnvad to be an excellent en- teriainer, and her songs and recitations re- ceived uniimited applause. A delightful _supper. was served at 11p. M. Miss Bowman Teceived many valuable presents. A surprise party was given to W. W. Leathe Jr. by Miss Lottie Hinkel and Miss Jean . Aitkens at the residence of Willlam Leathe, 504 Liberty street, recently. The parlors were handsomely decorated with evergreens and 'flowers, making a very effective appearance. , The forepart of the evening was passed in singing, dancing and games, and at midnight the guests adjourned to the dining-room, where a bounteous repast was partaken of. After supper dancing was induiged in until an early hour. Amoong the invited guests were: Miss Lottie Hinkel, Miss Jean Aitken, Miss Bessie Brown, Miss Kane, Miss Magner, Miss Trig, Miss Jessie Nicol, Miss 1. Rogers, Miss M. Nicol, Miss M. Muller, Mrs. Leathe, Miss O. Leathe, Miss M. Van, Miss Taffinder, Miss T. Frier, Miss C.Dem- ing, Miss M. Thompson, Miss G. Ausiin, Miss H. Cornelius, Miss H. Anderson, Mrs. P. Be- bow, Miss E. Spencer, W. N. Leathe, A. McBoil, . Henderson, E. frier, C. Adams, G. Leathe, N. Rogers, H. Miller, S. Reighley, James Whitte- | more, G. Haley, R. Shord. | AT CORONADO. Entertaining Notes From the Southern Resort. THE tally-ho conveyed & happy party from the hotel at Coronado to the old Mission on Saturday. After a stroll under the olive trees in the padres’ orchard and testing uncured olives the Indian school was visited and the visitors entertained with songs by the children. The members of the party were: Mrs. L. G. Merrill, Manitou, Colo.: Mrs. George Partridge and the Misses Partridge, Minneap- olis, Minn.; Mrs. F. 8. Jehnson, San Francisco; Mre. W. P. McCormick, ldaho Springs, Colo.; Rey. Lr. Egbert, Springfield, Mass.; george D. Cohnand Maurice Dore, S8an Francisco; Alexis Bjornsen, Hotel del Coronado. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick T. Fearey of Newark, N. J., have been enjoying life at Coronado auring the past week. B. H. Huntington, a prominent banker, is registered at Coronado from Brooklyn, N. Y. Dr. Egbert entertained Dean Restarick of San Diego and the Rev. Mr. Fletcher of Bos- CO-EDS AT A COLLEGE RECEPTION. Ago” (Tosti), John C. Braid; “Holy City” (Adams), Mrs, James Igo and McKenzie Musi- cal Society. Grand chorus, “Cheerfulness” (arranged by J. W. McKenzle from Gumbert’s celebrated waltz), McKenzie Musical Society; “The Star That Leads to Thee” (Berg), Charies F. Lelong; “In Sunny Spain” (Schieiffarth), Miss Minnie Poweli; comic selection, Sheriff Richard L Whelan; (a) “Prayer'’ snd chorus, arranged by J. W. McKenzie from “Cavalleria Rusti- cana” (Maseagui), Miss Minnie Sehul tzberg and MeKenzie Musical Society, Steriing harp ac- companiment; (b) “Dancing Over the Waves” (White), McKenzie Musica Soctety, ponied by Mrs. G. . Alden, Senor Mo lise and 8. Simon. Miss Carrie Bowes, the well-known pianiste, entertained a large number of guests on Wednesday evening at the residence of Mrs, accom- jica, F. Spaulding, Mr. and Mrs, J. A. Underhill, Mrs. Ogden, Mrs. H. Smook, Mrs. George Keeler, Mrs. Fuller, Miss Ledgerwood, Miss Pidge, Mrs. M. E. Gallahorn, Miss Grece Corwin, the Misses Grace and Lola Berry, the Misses Flora and Netcie King, Miss Emma Russell, Miss Elita We.sh, Miss Dalsy Wolf, Miss Lottie Underhill, Miss Johnson, Clarence Wolf, Rob- ert Lynch, Walter Gienn, D. Jones, C. H. Lom- bard, C.H. Farreli, Clement Wilder, Dr. John Townsend, Dr. Thomas Vogel, George King, Rev. A. M. Russell, Dr. J. George Gibson acd J. Johuson. A birthday surprise’ party was tendered Miss Jennie Bowman at her’ residence, 703 Tennessee street. Mr. Cutler and Mr. G. Sulli- van contributed to the pleasure of the guests by playing instrpmental solos and dance music. Miss Julia Ingalls rendered some of the latest songs in a very p.easing mauner. tonia at luncheon at the Hotel Coronado on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Schlacke are recent Denver arrivals at the popular southern re- sort. Edward M. Greenway is at Coronado on & combined business and vleasure trip. Mr. and Mrs, B.Franklin Adler are visiting Coronado from Milwaukee, Wis. J. P. Lindsay, Mi:s Laura Lindsay and G. 8. Markenzieare Chicagoans who are enjoying life at Coronado. Mr, and Mrs. O. N. Caldwell arrived at Coro- nado early in the week from Chicago. Mrs. H. P. Hazen, Miss Herriman and Miss Scovil of Brooklyn, N. Y., were recent guests at Coronado. Miss Ethel Irving of the Alabama Company spent some days at Coronado last week. Clément Bainbridge was a guest at the Hotel 1 { Coronado during the engagementof his Ala- bama troupe at the Fisber Opera-house, - General Churchill and H. W. Child sub- scribed the wherewith all to secure election re- iurns at Coronado on the night of the 3d. Morton S. Parmelee and sister, Miss Mary E, Parmelee, of Malone, N. Y,, are sojourning at. the Hotel Coronado. : Cadet Burt of the United States steamship Philadelphia has been testing the suri-bathing and other pleasures of Coronado. The Rev. Dr. John L. Egbert of Springfield, Mass., preached at Christ Church (Episcopal), Coronado, on Sunday evening. Among Eastern guests at the Hotel Coronado are: Mrs. Charles D. Arms iss Katherine Arms, Miss Caroline Arms, ss Olive F. Arms, Mrs. Henry M. Robinson ol Youngstown, Onio; Johu J. Lawrence, Pittsburg, Pa. SAILED AWAY. A Large Number of Tourists Seck Recreation at the Islands. | MONG those sailing on the Australia for ABonolulu on Tuesday, November 10, were: M. Arbuckle, W. G. Ashley, Miss | Blanche Bates, E. P. Bisnop, George Bosworth, Andrew Brown, C. A. Brown, George A. Brown, Miss Mina Burgher, H. C. Clarke, L. H. Cook, Miss M. Cook, Mrs. R. J. Creigh- ton, Miss Agnes Creighton, Frank Davey, G. P. Dennison, C. 8. Desky, wife and two childrén, Miss Jesephine Devo, A. Drier, wife and four children, £. Drier, H. S. Duffield and wife, W. Enos, Charles J. Fishel, J. C. Flanders, Mrs.'M. L. Fianders, Miss M. Louise Flanders, } Miss Ce:oline W. Flanders, George E. For- resier, T. D, Trawles, Josepl Gottlob, Miss ‘M. T Hartwell ' F. R. Harvey, George W. Heintz, J. A. Hopper and wife, Miss M. L. Hopper, A. Horner, wife and iwo chil- dren, Melancthon M. Hurd and wife, Miss Hurd, Hon. P. C. Jones and wife, Miss T, Jones, Miss Alice Kitchen, Mrs. L. L Laine, 8. W.' Lederer and child, George W. Leslie] Walter A. Lowrie, Mrs.W. J. Lowrie, M.F.Lucas John M. Maxwell and wife, Hon. James Mc- Cudden, Miss McCudden, J. S. Muirhead, Miss Osmond, Miss Pearson, Thomas _Philiips, Miss Pixley, Gus Reglen, James R. Renton, J. W. Revard, Miss L. Rowan, 8. B. Rose.and wife, Miss Ross, E. C. Shorey and wife, Frank Thompson, Miss Jennie Watt, Mrs. C. Weather- wax and two children, Miss Widemana, S. W. Wilcox and wife, Miss A. Wileox, W. R. Winn, A. B. Wood, Frank Werthing, ‘Mrs. Frederick Yates and child. Among those sailing on the Monowai on Thursday, November 12, were: For Honolulu—Miss L. A, Banning, W. H. Bsugh, H. §. Cross, E. L. T. Fuhrmunn, C. B. Hail, A. Haas, Dr. G. H. Huddy, W. J. Kane, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. McChesney, three chi:dren »d mald, Captain John Metcalse, Miss Ruth | Metcalfe. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Miiler, Miss Patter- son, W. Pfotenhauer, Mrs. A. F. Phelps, Miss E. C. Smith, Miss J. Tanner, A. E. Weirick. For Apis—John Beckman, C. Koenlg. For Auckland—George Beetham and wife, F. A. Holdsworth, Albion S. Howe, George Mc- Bride and wife, J, W. Murphy, A.S. Paterson and wife, F. A. Kich wife and chiid, F. Sinclair, Mrs. Alice Wiikins, Miss Wilkins, Gilbert Winsiow. For Bydney—Mrs. J. S. Badger, Master Bad- ger, Mrs.J. R. Baker, Normsn E. Borden, Miss Nannie J. Borden, Miss C. 8. Brayton, William N. Campbeli, E. ‘Godsall, C. B. Hall, Lewis Janin, G. M. Knight,W. Lucifer,wife and ehild, W. L. Meek, C. C. Merriman, Mrs. M. F. Moss, Thomas Moxley, E. Passmore, H. W. Peabody and wife, Aifred Peabody, L. A. Peckham, Pender, L. B. Peterson, Mrs. M. J. Pierce, Mrs. Willism Stitt, J. L. Wilson and wile, J. M. Wilson. Join ‘at Honolulu for Sydney—Dr. A. H. Bryant, wite and child, 8. H. G T Gallien, Dr. W, F. Hall and wife, Karl He; marn, Professor D. H. Shauinsland and wife. IN THE FUTURE. | Prominent Entertainments An- nounced for November, i MR. AND MRS. ADOLPH COHN announce the confirmation of their son Albert, at tne Geary-street Temple, Saturday, November 21. They will receive at their resi- deuce, 1116 O' Farrell street, Sunday, November 22, from 2 105 P. M. The members of the Arfon Verein will give their annual concert and social at their rooms, 414 Pine street, Saturday, November 21. The Verona Yacht Club will give a marine party Tuesday evéning,November 17,at Union- square Hall. g Robin Hood Circle No. 58, C. of F. of A, will give a party in Social Hatl, Alcazar building, on Tuesday evening, November 24. Toe Golden Gates will give a private mas- querade at Eintracht Hall, Twelfth street, on Saturday evening, November 21. < The pupils of PucketUs daccing academy will give a grand chrysanthemum party at Mission Opera-hell, Tuesday evening, Novem- ber 20. The cotiilon march will begin at 9 PERSONALS. Mrs. N. Fogel and Miss Maguire will be at home the first and third Tuesday eveningsat 1159 Octavia street. Mrs. J. C. Noonan and daughters of Los An- geles, who have been spending & few months at the St. Nicholas Hotel, have removed to 1814 Hayes street. Miss Flora L. Muller is visiting in 8an Jose, the guest of Miss Maude Arguello. Mrs. Marcus Rosenthal has returned from Europe and is Stopping at the Montrose. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Casner (nee Harri home this Sunday, November 15, at 226] ton street. Mrs. Thomas F. Quinlan and her little daughter Florence have returned, after a two months’ sojourn with Mrs. Quinlan’s mother in Grass Valley. The many friends 6f Mrs. Wyman, wife of C. F. Wyman of San Jose, will regret to iearn that sheis in this City under the care of Dr. Mc- Nutt. Miss Garbarino of San Jose is the guest of Miss Scatena. Mrs. George W. McNear and Miss Bessie Mc- Ace Led Followed by Low Gard. This question is one that has caused consid- erable discussion in whist circles as to whether the ace should be followed by the original fourth or fifth best when Jeading from ace and four or more small. Cavendish advocates the drop to the original fifth best and Mr. N. B, Trist thinks otherwise. He says the ace should be followed by the original fourth best. Ham- ilton in his second eaition of “Modern Scien- tific Whist,”” just issued from tne press, de- votes fifteen pages 1o u very extended analysis of this play. He presents the case very clearly in the following words: It has been pointed out that the precise information afforded by the lead of the original fourth besi—after the leed of the ace—may enable the second hand to pursue with safely against the leader. Itis unquestionably true that the leader, endeav- oring to exhibit the precise value of his inter- mediate cards, may assist the second hand in his play. On the other hand, it is admtted that the recond lead oi the original fourth best will very often afford valuable informa- tion to the leader's parmer; that the second lead of the original fifth best or any lower card will withhold. The point to be de- termined is this: Do the many sdvantages claimed for the original fourih best after ace outweigh the loss resulting from the adverse finessing of the second hand ? HAMILTON'S OPINION. It sppears clear to the author that the bal- ance of advantage is overwhelmingly in favor of the original fourth best afterace as against the second lead of the original fifth best on any lower card. The conclusion that Hamil- ton arrives at, sccompanied by such an ex- haustive analysis, coupled with the opinion of the father of the American lead system, Nicholas B. Trist, will no doubt settle for all time this question—with American whist- players, at least. The writer has advocated for over four years that when the original leader holds ace and four or five others, with- out king or queen, jeck, thesuitshonld be opened as though it were trumps, with the fourth best, if there is any possibiiity of bring- ing it in; if not, treatit as a short suitand commence at the other end. Letter From N. B. Jrist. My Dear—: As you requested, I inclose a hand showing the ndvantage which may re- sult from the information imparted by follow= ing the ace with original fourth best. Al- though the hand has been published before it 1s probable that very few if any of your read- ers have seen it, and I prefer 1o give it because it was actually played under the following circumstances: When I first began to praetice American leads a friend who had cut out with me asked me 10 explain them to him. After dolng so we re-entered the game as partners, given. Although Cavendish has now adopted the follow with fourth best remaining in hand, my experience sustains me in the prac- tice of following with original fourth best. The question is now one of minor importance, since fourth best is now so often led from ace, 5 or more in suit. * * * I have always taken it for granted that the time-honored original lead of king, with queen and two small, is more condneive 1o trick-making than the lead of fourth best, and willcontinue to think so until an exheustive analysis by a Whitfield proves the contrary. Will send you soona sub-echo hand, as promised. Thanks for whist clippings from CaiL. They areal- ways interesting to me. Yours sincerely, _ N.B.Tmmr. Deal No. 9 From N. B. Jrist. —Q. 5 0-10,8,6,3 4,3,9,8,6,4 !‘—A. 98,3 (9=39,7 - i%-fi Z 6,5 ©0—Q. 10,2 King of hearts trumps. North to lead. The winning card is underscored. TRICKS. SOUTH.| WEST. | NORTH.| EAST. 20 30 Qo 70 |18 | 24 (/A9 20 -] 40 | QO RS v (T80 | ko 24 |TAW .| 100 | a8 .| 8% 64 <] 104 | O Bl . Ka | J& e Score: North and South 9, East and West 4. Mr. Trist's Gomments. on the Play. and, strange to say, the very first hand dealt was the gne which I now send you. My part- mer, mindful of his lesson, led off with his ace, then 8 of diamonds, with the result as nal fourth best; when the king is played by East South knows that North must hold jack and nine one or small; therefore, he plays queen on adversaries’ king, unblocking his partner’s suit, This valusble information { TrIcK 2—North follows ace with eight, origi- could not have been imparted to South if the ace had been followed with the six or four. TRICK 4—South, being able to stop East’s spade suit, being strong in clubs and his parts ner's suit being cleared, leads trumps. North begins an echo, TRICK 5—King being turned, West shiould have piayed it; but the hand is given as it was played. TRICKS 9 To 12—North makes his four dia- monds, for which his partner has cleared the way by his unblocking play on the second trick. Discards are immaterial.’ North’s thir- teenth card Leing marked es a spade, having trumped clubs at trick 8, the ace of spades must be retained. Whist Queen and Whist Author. We have been highly homnored in receiving irom her Majesty Miss Kate Wheelock the first proof copy of her mew book, “Whist Rules.” Ina letter to our whist editor she says: “Ionly got it out because so many of my pupils did not want to take time to do all the writing, and I commenced, as you know. with type-writing. But the demand grew until [ was forced to get it into print. Inthe first place, 1t is not what you would call & practi- cal book,as its cover is to be a beautitul cream- white with the one word WHIST in red em- bossed letters; therefore, it will soil easily. I heve given no explanation of things, merely referring to the other books. Taking it for granted that it is only what I pretended it to be, a help for my pupils, they are supposed to understand the rules and not need an. ex- planation. “In other words, it is as near gs possible the way 1 teach, I have received & great many letters about it, and am rather frightened at the thought of really getting it out.” How modestly thelittle Queen puts it. To one that we dwe so much, in a whist-way, we have nothing but words of praise. This little whist treasure will receive a real hearty wel- come in every home in tne land where whist is played. We cannot do this little work full Jjustice this week on account of receiving it too late. It will be a week or two before it will be on sale. We will make the announce- ment as soon &s it is. “The Gall's” Whist Donts. The following letter is self-explanutory: OAK DALE, Pa., Oct. 28, 1896. Whist Editor Cali—MY DEAR Sir: I have Just learned that the famous Donts are to be issued in pamphlet form for distribution on the Pacific Coast. Iam very desirous of hayv- ing a copy. They are so excellent it seems to me they comprise almost a season’s lessons to those who will heed. (I am a teacher of whist here.) Asthey are printed for your friends, perbaps there are not enough to distribute elsewhere, but if so please siate prige. Itis too valuable a nugget to do without if possible to obtain it. Iread your whist column every week and find it more helpful than any other in the country (always excepting, of course, our Mr. work). Itisso direct and so plain, so breezy and so full of food I am thoroughly in- spired and rejuvenated by it. The Tormey discard 1s worthy of universel commendation. Its very simplicity renders it so easy of use, and I never really understood the eleven rfile until 1 read your explanation. Very truly yours, A. ELIZABETH WAGER SMITH. The above is only a sample of the many let- ters we have received since THE CALL started its whist department. Thelittle pamphlet of ‘Whist Donts is now in press and will be sent to all parts of the United States free. American Whist League Trophy. The New York Whist Club that won the American Whist League trophy at the sixth congress at Manhattan Beach, claimed and heralded by the New York Sun as shortsuiters and as loudly denied by some of the team, came to mddgn grief when they run wup against Providence. The first challenge match was with' the Philadelphia Club; the New Yorks won. The second on the list (New Jersey) forfeited, saxd to be scared off. They tried to swap dates—sort of sparring for wind— but couldn’t make it. When *Little Rhody,” with their team of giants, headed by Walter H. Barney, their president, who is also presi. dent of the American Whist League, came up for the third round, and to meet their doom, as the New York boys put it, something | dropped, and, when the smoke of battle cleared away, Othello’s occupation was gone, and with it the trophy. We expect to see the ‘whist columns in the £un bordered with half an inch of black. ‘The Public Ledger of Philadelphia gives this account of the fourth round: The Narragan- ‘sett Whist Club defeated the Brooklyn Whist Club last Saturday in the A. W. L. challenge trophy contest. The match had a sensational finish, inasmuch #s the score was tie at the end of forty-eight deals, and in .the play off Narragansett made a net gain of eight tricks, The result was a source of the greatest pleasure to Walter H. Barney, who is presi- | dent orthe American Whist League, as well as president of the Narragansett Whist Club. Our Progressive Whist Glub. THE CALL must compliment the ladies of “Qur Progressive Whist Club” for the name they have chosen. It has justcommenced its third season. The elub is composed of mem- bers of the Second Unitarian Church and meets every other Thursday at residences of the members. The following are those enrolled for the third seasofi: Miss Constance Peltret, Miss Mary Peltret, Miss Lottie Schlueter, Miss Grace Crim, Miss Emily Thompson; Miss Blanche Slack, Fred Winchester, Anthony Ilio- han, Edward H. Normen, John L. Peltret, William Davis, George Wall. To encourage the Jadies in their whist work we will give a copy of Miss Kate Wheelock’s new book to the lady who makes the best récord from now un- til January 1. Whistlets. A moeting of the executive committee of the Pacific Coast Wnist Association nas been called by President R. J. Tormey for Friday, November 20, to make and complete arrange- ments for the annual meeting and tourna- ment. It is to be hoped that every club be- longing to the association will send as many whist-playing delegates as possible, The Trist Duplicate Whist Club's system of leads and play has not yet been issned. We have received several letters of inquiry about them. They will appear with our “Whist Donts” for free distribution in a thirty-two page pamphlet. In answer to several letters we have received we will say the American Whist Lesgue will teke no action in regard to adopting any sys- em of play until the seventh congress, wbich will be held at Put-in-Bay, July 6 to 12 next. Our whist eajtor has returned from his ex- tended tour into Oregon and Washington. For the many kindnesses extended to us we Blve our sincere thanks. The greatest sur- prise we had on our trip was to find the Kate Wheelock Club of Portland, Or.—an exclu- sively ladies’ club—had grown to be one of the largest on the coast. It has now about eighty members. The president of the club, Mrs. L. w. smm;:. was, like ourself, one of Miss ‘Wheelock’s students, which accounts for her superior play and knowledge of the game. 'he whist talks given by our whist editor at the roows of the Trist Duplicate Whist Club :H}ebo!mg:::uiegli? ne‘xt E?fil??div. Deals a ay that wi illustrations of hpowy mlennea‘i v:h%rnnlcd“cl:el drawn, and how small cards can be made to Win tricks as well as aces and kings. San Francisco Whist Glub. The election of officers for thg ensuing year took place last Saturday evening and resulted in the selection of the following: President, George E. Bates; vice-president, Mathias Meyer; trustees—Henry Payot, Frank Jaynes, G. M. Murphy, H. A. Russell, W. P. Stradiey. Near of ak';‘nd- sailed from' New York for Eagland Noyember 4 on the steamer Teutonic. r. and Mrs, Joseph A. Ponchwoe Jr, have returned from,their villa at Menlo Park and are occupylnp their residence on FPacific venue. J .,‘helrs.LPeN‘r Donahue and Mrs. E. Martin will | receive on Wednesiaysin November angd Jan- 12 Pacifip avenue. 2 ‘-hg..:uzdl Mrs. Peter McG. MeBean and Miss Edith/McBean have returned from the East ana are residing at 1935 Pacific avenue. Mrs. Eugene Casserly, Miss Margaret Cas- serly and J. B. Casserly are in New York Gity. W. 0’B. Macdonough is in New York City. Edward M. Greenwsy has gone to Los An- geles and other pointsin Southern Californis, and will be awny about three weeks. Mr, and Mrs. Sidney ). Smith and the Misses mith have returned fiom, San Rafacl and are at their residence on Broadway. Mrs. T. Z. Blakeman, Miss Leontine Blake. man and Miss Ethel Keeney left last Sunday for the East, where they will remaln mostof | the winter. Mrs. Ben Morgan has rented her home in Berkeley for a year and is passing a few weeks at her ‘country place inm Inverness, Marin | County. Mrs. M. M, Estee, Mrs. C. J. Deering and Miss Estee will receive on the first and second Fri- days during the winter at their residenee, 2291 Sacramento sireet. Mrs. W. B. Wilshire arrived in New York City last week en route home from Europe, where she has been making a proionged stay. Mrs. Isanc Hecht, Mrs. Helen Hecht and Miss Elsie S. Hecht, who were at Nurnberg snd Frankfort recently, are passing the month of November in Vienna, Mrs, Albert W. Scott has returned to the City and will receive on Wednesdays in December at her residence, 305 Buchanan street. Dr. and Mrs. Frank H. Fisher returned to the City last Saturday, after a visit of six weeks {0 Mr. and Mrs. Fulion G. Berry in Fresno, They are at their residence, 1812 Van Ness ayenue, where they will remain until late in De cember, when they, will g0 to New York City to reside. Montgomery S, Currey and family, who ssed the summer and iall at the Hotel afael, have returned to the City and will pess the winter at 1804 Broedway. Mr. and Mrs. William H. Millsand Miss Milg lett last Wednesday to visit the principal cities in the Eastern States, and will be away several weeks, J. C. Stubbs returned last Wednesday, after an absence of ten weeks in the East. Mrs. Monroe Salisbury and Miss Kate Thorn. ton Salisbury will receive on the firstand third Tuesdays in November ai their home, 1414 Californis street. Dr. and Mrs. H. Tuck of New York are at the California Hotel. Mrs. James 8. Wethered, Mrs. H. F. Martinez and Miss Wethered will receive at 2109 Pa« cific avenue on Fridays in November. Mrs. William M. Gwin apd Miss Mary Bell Gwin will receive at their residence cn Wednes- days in November. Mrs. Evan J. Coleman and Miss Gwin will re« ceive ou Fridsys in November and January at their residence, 1450 Sacramento street. Mrs. Philip Aiston Williams will receive on the third and fourth Fridays in November, irom 4 o’clock until 7, at her residence, 2448 Union street. % Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. 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