The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, November 29, 1896, Page 18

+ THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1896. JOCIETY AND THE SOCIAL WORLD Elaborate Teas for Debutantes—Now for the First Cotillon—Chat About the F tiday Fort- nightly —Gossip of the Week—Coming Gayeties Friday Fortnightly Club.. ¥ach succeed- ing meeting boasts a larger attendance, and acceptances for dances to come are re- ceived from all over the Union. At the third meeting, held on Friday even- ing ‘at Lunt's Hall, several new and pretty figures were introduced, in which flags and tinkling beils mingled in picturesque con- fusion. Allen Garwood Wright led and hed for his partner Miss Kate Salisbury, one of the most popular “buds” of the season.’ In the first set were: Miss Fannie Baldwin, Mis. Bain, Miss Jessie Hobart, Miss Mary McNutt, Miss Helen _Hopkins, Miss Caro Crockett, Miss Berthe S *- ey Smith, Miss Jda selie Palmer, Miss Jessie Glascock, Miss Margaret Sawyer, Miss Gene- vieve Goady Edward Houghton, E. M. Green- " “way, Robert Eyre, Duke Coleman and Mr. McAleb. At the next meeting of the Fortnightlys E. M. Greenway is to lead, and at the succeeding aance, the last of 1896, Miss Goad will lead. The mansgement of the Fortnightlys is planning for & military german, to be held shortly after the holidsys, and which is tobe maneged by the Presidio officers. The tea given by Mrs. Winthrop E. Lester yesterday afternoon st the Hobart mansion on Van Ness avenue was complimentary to the hostess’ cousin, Miss Jessie Hobart, s charm- ing little debutante. Mrs. Lester wisely decided that the elegani furnishings of the Hobart home required no floral decorations, and with the exception of autumn blossoms, or vases and bowlsand s nappy distribution of palms, no attempt at mbellishment was mede. The hours ot the tea were from 3 to6, dur- " ‘ing which time several hundred guesis were entertained. Mrs. Lester was assisted in receiving by Mrs. Charles A. Baldwin, Mrs. Walter Hobart, Miss Jessie Hobart, Miss Juii Vi Miss Rodgers, Miss Florence Mi Mary Eyre, Miss Alice Hofiman, Miss Kate Salisbury and ve Carolan. Avery McCarthy formaliy presented her -sister, Miss Helen Wagner, to her many iriends &t & tea yesterday aiternoon.at her prétty Colonial home on Scott street. Chrysanthemums and red berries were used with artistic eflect to lend a touch of bright color10- the handsomely furnished reception- T00mS. The hours of the tea were from 4 tiil 7, dur- ifig. which: there-was music and delicious re- freshments- -served Ludwig. Tx:\n: but increases the popularity of the dwin, Miss Frances Curs s Bessie Younger, M el WEDDING BELLS. Hooper, e Landers, Miss Mary o Shibbs, Mrs. Dike Baxter, Mrs. 1, E. Hunting- | A Number of Fashionable Cere- | ton, , Mrs: Marcus Gerstle and Mrs. Frank [\ | . Bain gave a charm- nplimentary to Miss Kate Balisbury, & ch hostess and guests re- Mrs. David Hunter, 903 Van Ness | paired to the.meeting of the Friday Fort- | avenue,last Wednesday at high noon. nightlies. table v Mr.and Mrs. | The contracting parties were George L. Bai,; M Mrs. Glascock, Miss Gen- | Fish, a prosperous young merchant -of this | evieve Goad, Charles Beatley of Sacramento, Frank Xing and Alexander Baldwi. There-are to be any number of theater par- :ties:dtthe Baldwin on Monday evening to wel- ‘come “Wilton ‘Lackaye in his new play, “Dr. Bellgrai’” A-number of these parties are to be precedéd: by dinners, end nearly all are to be followed" by suppers. San Mateo, Menlo, San Rdfael'and other suburban towns will also be revresented by several large parties during the week, At the. residence of Mrs. Sidney Smith, cornier of Broadway and Webster street, the Golden Circle of the King’s Daughters held a most-stccessful enterteinment. During the afternoon all kinds of Christmas novelties : ‘weére disposed of at handsome profits. In the evéning, however, the attendance was much Jarger, and the “Iiving pictu: ’”in which a Jiumber of society belles took part, were a ‘dictinct success. Last evening Mr. and Mrs. William Fries a large theater party at the Baldwin Their guests, numbering sixty-five, seats in the orchestra. After the Mr. and Mrs. Fries entertained their s at supper. Colonel C. F. Crocker gave a dinner party last’ Tuesday evening at his home on Leaven- worth street, and entertained seventeen ladies and gentlemen. Mr.'and_Mr arty at their residenc ng complimentary to William T. Sesuon, and hi 8. Porter. Covers were lal round ‘table and the decorations were of La France roses. The cards and favors were heart-shaped. The first cotillon of the Friday Night Club will be heid in Odd Fellows’ Hall next Friday evening. Edward M. Greenway and Miss Kate Thoraton Salisbury will lend. Thne Christmas cotillon will be a leap-year, fancy-dress affaiz, and will be led by Miss Alice Hager. Both ladies and gentlemen will appear in fancy dress, the members of the hunting set from Buclingame will wear their “pi coats, and officers of--the army and navy will appear in uniform. The hail will beelaborately decorated &nd the music will all bé new. On Wednesday evening Mrs. A. Hesthal of the Hotel Savoy entertained her guestsanda large number of invited friendsata mosten- jogable hop. The vast dancing hall of the hotel was bright with numberiess lights and boasted an artistic decoration of berries, chrysanthemums and palms. The parlors Joseprh Austin gave a dinner last Saturday even- Austin’s brother, iss Mary for twelve at a | were crowded with a fashionable assemblage. Dancing to excellent music was-in order until midnight, wnen the guests were invited 10 the dining-hall, where an elaborate supper was served. After discussing all the good thimgs the market gffords, the dancing was re- sumed. The success of the hop will probably induce Mrs. Hesthal to make them regular monthly affairs. On Friday evening at the Maple Hall of the Palace Hotel the Entre Nous Club held its second assembly and german. Two pretty and ceful figures were danced, Grecian cross and Parisian novelty. Tae fuli membership oi the club—thirty couples—was present, and the young ladies looked especially hundsome in their pretty and modish gowns. Sanford G. Lewald, assisted by Miss Annie W. Hayes, led. Those in the first set were Robert Tittel and Miss Burtor, Dr, Mack V. Stone and Miss Bowman, J. H. Wheeler and Miss Korbel, James M. Goewey Jr. and Miss C. Byington, Joseph Korbel and Miss Hoesch, Clarence E. Musto and Miss Frapolli, R.C. Thompson and Miss Bonney, Robin Jones and Miss Lyon, Her- man H. Herzer and Miss Green, Walter S. Lyon and Miss Redmond, - William Westerfeld and Mfss Westerfeld, Jesse Whited and Miss F. Bonney, Robert F. Haight and Miss Kingsford, Merritt D. Robins and Miss Clifford, Mr, an: Mrs. James P. Whitney, Fred T. Martens and Miss Byington, Henry A. Whitley and Miss Sweeney. At the ‘“‘cushion tea” for the benefit of the Woman’s Exchunge, which is to be held at the residence of Mrs. Lilienthal, 1950 Calilornia street, Miss Hattie Nathan, the dramatic reader, will appear in her latest dialect reci- tations. .The young lady is highly recom- mended for her ciever renditions of poetry’| | and prose, which will doubtless prove quite & feature of the entertainment. THEY'RE ENGAGED. | Preparations for Swell Wiater Weddings. Tm-: engagement of Thomas Irwin of this City to Miss Maybelle E. Rasner of Vallejo is announced. The wedding | will take place during the holidays atGrace | M. E. Cnurch. | The engagement is ahnounced of Miss Sadie | Hyman, daugnter of Mrs. M. Hyman, sid Wil- red Mack of the firm of Fietcher & Co. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Bibo have issued invi- | tations for the \\C{lrllnf of their niece, Mise | Lena Bibo, to G. Weiss of Martinez, on Decem- ber 6. The engagement of Miss Josephine Sophey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sopney of Sen Francisco, and “Paul F. McMiilan™ of | Beai is_announced. The marrisge will ake place December 17, 8t 7:30 P. M., at the | Church of Notre Dame des Vicioires, Bush | street. = | _ The engagement is announced of Miss Lena | Herris and Julius M. Liebert. - — monies During the Wezk. VERY quiet but fashionable wedding | took place at the elegant residence of | City and a resident of Oakland, and Miss Madge H. Smith of Edinburgh, Scotland, niece | of Mrs. David Hunter of this City. Promptly| { at noon the bridal party marched into the large ud elegantly furnished front parlors, where the Rev. M. M. Gibson, pastor of the First United Presbyteriad Church, was in walting under the floral wedding-bell to re- ceive them. The bride was escorted by James Scovie, s life-long friend of Mrs. Hunter and the mem- bers of the Smith family in Scotland, while the groom and. his best men, A. Clement, ad- yancéd from a side door and joined the party in the large iront bay-window, where Mr. Seovie gave his charge 1nto tire keeping of him | who will be ber companion and protector through life. { _ Miss Mary G, Smith, sister'of the bride, was | bridesmaid. | The bride was elegantly attired in & white satin gown, trimmed with pearls and passe- menterie. 'A wreath of orange blossoms con- fined the flowing bridal veil 1o the coiffure, Her otnaments were diamonds. The bridesmaid was elegantly attired in & pink silk dress. Mrs. David Hunter wore an elegant gown of black satin. At the neck and wrists were flounces of cosily oid lace; the only brightening touch to the magnificent attire. A wedding breakiast was served in the large | library. The entireresidelice was handsomely decorated with smilax, - chrysanthemums, palms and cut fower, 5 { Theyoung couple will make San- Francisco | their home after their return from Los An- geles. . One of the prettiest weddings of ‘the season took place last Wednesday evening at the resi- dence of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Cahill, 1413 Heyes { street, where their daughter, Miss Eveiyn B. | Cahill, was married to Augustus Dodge Avery, | chief engineer of the Tamalpais Land and | Water Company of Mill Valley. The house was elaborately decorated with ferns, smilax and chrysanthemums. In the bay-window was formed & beautiful bower of putted exot- ics, and overhead was suspended the wedding | bell. Promptly at the hour ot 9 the strains of and presently the maid of souor, Miss Lillian Childs, appeared, followed by the bride lean- ing on the arm of her fathér. Marching through the assembled guests, they proceeded toward the bay-window, where the groom, accompanied by the best man, Richard Yanke the ‘‘Lohengrin” wedding march were heard, | funlnuom and best wishes of their Iriends. 'he bride was gowned in white-watered silk, trimmed with chiffon and orange blossoms artistically. She carried a bouquet of bride roses. Miss Childs, the bridesmaid, looked pretty in white organdie, with pink _sash and pink roses, After the ceremony the floor was cieared and dancing wasin order untii 12 o'clock, when the guests to the number of about fifty pro- ceeded to the spacious dining-room, where an elaborate feast was prepsred. The presents rece‘ived by the bride were very numerous and costly. » Mr. and Mrs. Avery will visit Monterey and other southern cities betore returning to Mill Valley, where the prettiest and cosiest cotiage that one could desire awelts them. : Among_those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Yanke, Mr. and Mrs. George C. ith, Mr. and Mrs. Marks Meherin, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Schloh, Mr. and Mrs. George Eggle- ton, Dr. and Mrs. E. F. Card, Mr.and Mrs. Harry Dodge, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Armager, Mr. and Mrs. George Warnock, Mrs. James M. Childs, R. L. Yanke Jr., Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Avery, Wilfred Yanke, Miss Ruth Parker, Miss Lillian Childs, Eugene Yanke, Miss Jessie Armager, Bolton Childs, Miss Alice Vice, wedding guests repaired to the dining-room,’ wheze a dainty br:nk[uz was served. The happy couple left for Paso Robles in the afternoon and next day took the train for san Frafcisco, where thy make an ex- tended :gy. i dasewi & 4 The good will of their many friends was tes- tified 10 by the number of beautiful and costly presents which they received. Their future home will be a short distance from Parkfield, where the groom has large cattle interests. v vk Pleasant Receptions and Dances of Thanksngmg Week. RECEPTION was given by Miss S. Flor- ence Douglas at the family residence, 513 Eddy street, on Friday. November 20, in houor of Miss M. Batchelor of Victoria, B. C. A very enjoyable evening was spent. After an interesting vocal and musical programme the guests repaired to the dining- room where refreshments were servea. Games were then indulged in until a late hour. The following were present: Mis< M. Batch- elor, Miss A. Sbarboro, Miss 8. F. Douclas, Miss E. Coleman, Mrs. A. Dougias, Miss P. Douglas, Miss Leslie Grinuell, Miss Mae S. Folsom, Miss Adele Ligon, Mme. Sorbier, Mrs. E. F. Rowell, Mi-s Sorbier, Miss C. Sorbier, Mrs. A. Rouse, Mrs. 8. Coleman, Miss C. M. Decker, Miss Etta M. ‘Welsh, A. E. Sbarboro, M. ¥. Hammond, C. R. Carter, George Mann, A.S. Bugbee, P. A. C M. I, Douglas, H. G. ouglas, R. N. Walsh, C. Kouse, R. W. Douglas, E. C. Douglss. C. Mohl The beautiful home of Dr. Thomas Morffew, at 1725 Pine street, was the scene of a delight- ful partv on the pight of the 23d izst, the oc- casion being the eighth anniversary of pretty iittle Miss Jennie Peel, granddaughter of Mrs. Morffew. Miss Jennie received ner little iriends in the most approved fashion. At the close of & delicate J’inm dancing was in- Mrs. Kling, Mr. and Mrs. H. Gerl, Mr. and Mrs, Dlggurthuu. and Miss Fauss, Mrs. Gerl, Mrs. yder, Mrs. Shiller, Mrs. Simpson, Mrs. Back- Mrs. Schafer, Miss Minnie Gerl, Miss Bill, ss M. Miller. A stag-party at the residence of Rudolph Trautner, 10 Yerba Buena street, was the oc- on of avery enjoyable evening on the 21st inst. The host and his guests were entertained during the evening by vocal by solos Dave Wise, George Post_and’ Frederick A. Norton, & violin solo by A. F. Benzon and plano duets rendered by Messrs. Schernstein and Trautner and Geissler and Georges. At 10 o’clock the guests sat down to a very satisiying repast, and over wine and cigars the latest bon mots and good .things of the day were discussed. Those present were: L. S. Sherman, L. F. Geissler,” L. Georges, A. Anderson, K. Arm- strone, A. F. Benzon, Richard Cosgrove, L. A. Flynn, E. Hunt, Andy G. McCarthy, Frederick A. Norton, George Post. F. Schernstein, Fred Reed, O. Brewitt, Dave Wise and R. Trautner. MUSICALE. Recitals at fhc—T’ctcta.ns’ Home and at the Y. M. C, A, HE fourteenth grand recital of Emil Rosendorn, assisted by his pupils, was held at the Y. M. C. A. Auditorium on Friday evening, on which occasion the follow- ing excellent programme was presented: Marche, “Tannhbauser” (Wagner), Miss Lydia Malowansky, Miss Valeria Kleineberg; “Sum- mer” (Lichner). Miss Bertha Baden; ‘La Bal- lerina” (0. Hackh), Master Bertram Friedberg; “Romeo ei Juliet” (Gounod). Miss Marguerite Bloch; “snow Fairy,” Op. 195 (Giese), Miss Helen Taylor; “Vaise Entrainante” (Wachs), Miss Ida Biumenthal; “L'Elisir d&’Amour’ (Donizett), Miss Eva Magnes; “Mflle Fleurs, Bluette de Salon” (Bohm), Miss Eisie Harris; ‘“Valse,” Op. 48 (Thoma), Milion Banner; “Mon Bijou,” caprice (Bohm), Miss Gertie Fried- TWO PETS. (An Anticipation of the Forthcoming Horse Show.)’ George Cahill, Miss Lauretta Cook,John E. Cahill, Charles F. Cahill, Miss Nora Cahill, Arthur Cahill, Mrs. Bloomer and others, | The town of Parkfield, Monterey County, was the scene last Wednesaay of a quiet but ele- gant wedding. The contracting parties were . S Cahill and Miss Iaonia Ogden, both of Parkfield. The bride was dressed in o rich but simple gown of white silk, and with ner tulle Jr., awaited them. Afier an impressive service | by "the Rev. Edgar Lion of St. Stephen's ‘Cnnrch the happy couple received. the eon- veil and orange blossoms made a charming picture. : After the ceremony, which was : erformed by the Rev. Mr. Bateman of Paso bles, the dulged in. Among the adults present were: Dr. and Mrs. C. C. Conwell, Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Peel, Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Morffew, Robert Y. Peel, Miss L. Hammond and M. C. Peel. On Sunday, November 22, was celebrated the silver wedding of Mr. and Mrs. C. Ruppel at their residence, 911 Florida street. The early hours of the reception were spent in speech-making, singing and enjoyable con- versation, and after the supper there ‘was dancing in the large dinipg-room until an early hour. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. C. Ruppel, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Mr. and lander; “Dernier Amour,” Etude de Concert (Gottschalk), Miss Lillie Meyer : L’ Hironde!le,” Op. 23 (Wollenhaupt), Miss Grace Wolf; nocturne, Op. 15, organ solo (Chopin), George H. Fawcelt; (a) ““Don Pasquale,” for the left hand alohe (Donizetti), (8) “Toreodor et Andalouse” (Rubenstéin, Miss Gladys Meyers; “Souvenir de Steinback,” idylle (Kaf! Miss Mabel Gewz; ~ gavotte, Stuart” (Lounay), Miss Edith e 1; “Tarantelle,” Oi. 13 (Nicode) Miss Ciara Meyer; “Rhapsodie Hougroise,” No. 2 (Liszt), Miss Regina Cohen; *‘A1da,” fantasie Third Annual Whist Journament. SaN FRANCISCO, v. 28, 1806. To the Members of the Pacific Coast Whist Asso- giation: The third annual convention and tournament will be heid in San Francisco, Fri- day and Saturday, January 8 and 9, 1897. The convention will be called to order at 11 o'clock A. on Friday, Jgnuary 8, in the Tooms of -the Ssn Francisco Whist Club, 326 Post street. The programme for the whist tournament contemplates six general contests: First—The rideout trophy contest, between teams of four representing association clubs. Secona—Lladies’ contest for pairs, Third—Gentlemen’s contest for pairs. Fourtli—Progressiye match for club fours. Fifth—Progressive match for club pairs. , Sixth=Straight whist match. *>The following prizes. will be given: First—Souvenir buttops will be presented to the four players who play for the winning club in the final match for the Rideout trophy. Second—For the Yadies’ contgst for palrs. The “Oakland Whist Clus presents four prizes for this coatest, tne highest N and § and E and W declared. thie winners. Thifd—Gentiemen’s contest for pairs. San Fran- cisco Whist Ciub presents four prjzes for this match, Uie highest N and S and Eand W declared the winners. Fourh—Progressiye match for club fourst Four prizes for tnis match presented by the San Fran- cisco Whist Club, Fifth—Progressive match for club pairs. The four prizes for this match presenied by the Trist Duplicate Whist Club. . Sixth—Straight whist contest. Prizbs presented by Petaluma and Vallejo clubs. No whist-player wili be allowed to enter any of the matches except straight whist unless they bes losg to & club having membershipin the associa- tion. 2 b The contest for-the Rideout trophy will take place in the rooms of the Trist Duplicate Whist Club on Friday azd Saurday, Janusry 8 and 9. All the other coutests will take place in the rooms of the <an Francisco Whist Club, 326 Post street. > Pamphlets giving full particulars, contafning genersl rules for all contests, ete., will be sent to all association clubs and 1o any ona desiring same by addressing the chairman of the tournament committee. It is the earnest desire of onr assocMtion that we include In its membersbip all clubs on thePacific Coast which makes Whist & prominens feature. The expense is only $5 annuaily. Respectiully submitted. P. J. Tormey, J. D. Eby, F. H. Atwater, Henry Payot, George E. Butes, George M. Mott, M. IL. Denio. Address sll communications to P, J, Tormey, . chalrman tournament committee, 220 Sdtter street, San Francisco. 2 Woman's Whist League. At a recent meeting end tournament ot women whisters just held in Philadelphia the following resolution was adopted: P Resolved, That the contestants in the wo- men’s tournament, held at 1119 Spruce street, Philadelphia, November 11, 12 and 13, 1896, heartily approve of the formation of & Wo- man’s Whist League, and for the accomplish- ment of that object call upon the women whist players of America to organize whist'clubs and send representatives {rom such clubsto & meetiog to be held for the purpose of league organization. That Mrs, T. H. Andrews be re- quested to act as chairman of a commijttee of five, she to appoint the other four; the duties of said committee to b to select the time and vlace for such & meeting and issuea eall for the same. - All women interested are asked to commu- nicate with Mrs. T. H. Andrews, 1119 Spruce street, Philadelphia, Pa. {; The iden of starting & women’s whist league was suggested to our Whist Queen, Miss Kate ‘Wheelock, about & year ago. For some reason it was dropved. If the time i8 ripe for it now Mrs. Andrews will never allow anything to fail that she takes hold,of. W. H. Whitfeld to “The Gall.” The desl we'present to our readers this week comes from England—from the the great mathe- matician, W. H. Whitfeld. Mr. Whitfeld came _over 10 attend the congress in Brookiyn sud Played in the tournament, representing the Trist Duplicaie Whist Club of this City. Ile fuvors us with the desl we give below. In & lesier to our whist editor he says: My Dear : Agreat many hands that may lead to brilliant end piay are not good tests of judg- ment in the oOpenlng stages. Forinstance, if a player finds himself with a°trump too many and has to play the grand coup it is probable he could have got rid of his trump to more advantage if he bed played to be forced as the commencement of ihe hand; so that by setting such a deal for ex- periment one may be favoring short-suit players. I think the best tests of judgment are humdrum hands, in which the cards pay. respect to the laws of probabilities: but these hands seldom lead to brilliant end piay. The hand I send you occurred 10 me two nights ago: it seems to lead to Interest- ing positions in whatever way it is played; and it seems (0 me o be a fair test of judgment. Should another more suitable hand occur Iwill sed it to you. The score in the deal sent was love-all. ‘Three by tricks _Wwith honors win the game. It is rather doubtful whether Soutli’s play Would have been sound at duplicate whist. Yours, very truly, s © W.H. WHITFELD Deal No. 11—From W. H. Whitfeld: Q7,865 0—A, 9 7 N | 4-10,9,4,3,2 AP (w E o8 ha 0—8,5,4,2 5 0—A4, 10,9 a—AK 5 2 0K, 1.8,6 . K, 8,7,6,2 06,3 Seven of hearts trumps, Sonth to lead. The winning card is underscored. TRICKS. SOUTH.| WEST. | NORTH.| EAST. : | | 86 | 38 || 28 <K& | 74 | 58 |"3a 60 | 30 | A0 | 20 JO | 40 [ 80 | 70 KO | 60U | 68 | QU 60 | 40 |_JO | 90 -{ 2% | 5O |_Q0 | 100 55| o | B | a8 < a T T8O | 70 | 9% 8% | A% | 5& | OA ~|_ K T Ja 108 North and south 9, east aud west 4. Commeénts on the play by Mr. Whitfeld: Tricx 1—South might perhaps have started m;nip. since didmonds are his only weak suit. T Trick 2—With weak trnmps North bas not much chance of establishing the spada suit. He is wise to choose the easier course of estab- | iishing his dismonds. Trick 3—East’s best lead is doubtful, He might perhaps have donq better to lead clubs through the strong hand, assuming that North had some reasons for discontinuing the suit. * Trick 5—South’s piay is a matter of taste. He was lucky in his selection. = Trick 9—North should have led another dia- mond to force South. West1s clearly right tot totrump. Trick 16—By leading trump South is almost certain of game. ? A. W. L. Ghallenge Jrophy. The thirty-fourth chailenge match for the A. W. L. trophy was piayed on Saturday, Novem- ber 14, in Philadeiphis, between the Hamil- tons, the present holder, and the Boston Dap- lcate of Boston. ‘The Hamiltons won by & score of 26 to 16. It seems strange to us, way out here in this wild and woolly West, thatthe great Hamilton club of Philadelphia have only four players that can defend the trophy. We thiok it is for the best interest of the game not to allow the same team to play for the trophy more than two or three times at the most. Petaluma Whist ‘Tournament. On Tuesday evening a meeting of the execu- tive committee of the Petaluma Whist Club was held at the Social Club rooms and com- plete arrangements were made for the holding of a local whist tournament under the aus- pices of the club, into which all local devo:ces of the game will be invited to enter. The dates selected for the games-are the evenings of December 7, 8 and 9 and the games will.be piayed at- the Social Clubrooms in Masonic building. " = Prizes and trophies will be secured by the club for tne winners and they will be an- nounced in due time. The arrangeinents pro- vide two aistinct contests each evening and at the first session fhere will be a contest for teams of four and a straight whist contest. Ou the second night the semi-finals for the four highest teams of four will be played, and. also & progressive match for pairs. On the third evening the finais for the teams of four will be played and also another progressive Trick 4—South’s trump lead is clearly right. match for pairs (ladies north and south, gen- tlemen east and west). The semi-finals and finals for teams of four will be played under the two-table duplicate system. The separate matches each evening will be in progress at the same time and will be participated in by different sets of players. A large number of entries is expected and further particulars can be had from officers of the club.—Petaluma Daily Courier. The Wheelock Whist Oakland. This flourishing little whist club has just startedin for its third season of whist play. We beg to acknowledge receipt of a letter from their secretary, Mrs. Frederick N. Hall, who tells us the ladies are all deeply interested trying to improve their play and are students of the game. Our whist editor extends an invitation to the entire club to come eny Wednesday afternoon to the rooms of the Trist Duplicate Whist Club, in the Berkshire, on Jones street, near Sutter, to listen to whist talks, given free to all lovers of the game. Whistlets. “Cavendish” and “Mogul” on the other side of the Atiantic and Work ‘and Bunn on this side are having a little tilt locking horns—in their whist columns—regarding disputed pointsof play. We will give some of it 10 our Teaders next week. President George E. Bates of the San Fran- cisco Whist Club has brought about a change in the game of straight whist among those that prefer straight to duplicate. It is the adoption of. seven points for a game instead of the short English game of five points. By this change better whist will be played, as every dealis played tothe finish. The other way, when one odd trick is required to win a game and it is made—down goes the balance of the hand and a new deal is had. All whist students know that shbrt whist never leads to brilliant Glub of -end play. Oakland vs. Trist. Last Friday evening the third and final mateh between the Oakland Whist Ciub of Oskland and the Trist Duplicate Whist Ciub of this City took place in®the roomsof the for- er and resulted in a victory for the Trist Club by a gain of twelve tricks. After the game the Oaklands served an elegant tea. President R. B. Calley of the Linda Vista Club of Oskland thinks his club can win the Rideout trophy and has forwarded a challenge 10 the president of the association. brilliant (Verdi), Sam Hyma! Third Medita- tion,” Op‘. 17 (Al? Jaell), Miss Bertha Hartman=n; “My Star,” Op. 32 (Engel), Miss Valeria Kleine- berg; ‘“‘Andante et Rondo” (Rosenhain), Miss Texania Kurtz; *“Ben Bolt,” fantaisie de con- cert (Vineent Wallace), Miss Laura Frank; “Martha” (Flowwfi; organ * George H. Fawcett, ianc Miss Clara Meyer. y R A very enjoyable musicale was given at the Veierans’ Home on Wednesday evening by the | recently organized glee club, composed of old vets, assisted by Miss Nellie Holbrook of San Francisco and Miss Lasen of Yountville, daughter of the Senator-elect of Napa and Sacramento counties. The concert was under the managementof Mrs. Nellie Hotbrook Blinn. After the entertaiument the young people spent an hour tripping the light fantastic toe, the affair ending very pleasantly with a modest supper, given at tue residemce of Colonel z, the commandant. AT .CORONADO. Interesting Notes From Famous Southern Resort. MORTOX S. PARMELEE and sistery Miss the Parmelee, entertained at Coronado with asailing party on Monday. Luncheon was served at Ballast Point and a cruise off Point Loma occupied the afternoon. The guests wers Miss Ricks, Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. M. E. Abbott, Miss M. B. Abbott, George E. Abbott, M. D, and Alexis Bjornson of Coronado. - Captain Marion P. Maus, U.S. A., Captain Charles T. Kinde and E. 8. Babcock returned on Tuesdsy from a week’s shooting at Banta Marguerita ranch, having bagged & fine lot of | duck and quail. Miss Corinne, William Clarence Rogersoh and Junius Howe of the Corinne Company were at Coronado early in the week. Charles Willard Cook of Chicago, who has wintered at Coronado for many seasons, ar- rived this week, accompanied by Mrs. Cook, having been married recently at Hartford, Conn. Mrs. F. M. Curtissof Waterbury, Conn., & cousin of the bride, is also of the party. George M. McKenzie, chairman of the execu- tive committee of the American Ticket Brok- ers’ Association, accompanied by Mrs. Mc- Kenzie, is at the Hotel Coronado visiting his brotner, B. W. McKenzie of McKenzie, Flint & Winsby. Miss Stillman’s pupils have been modeling maps of England and Massachuset!s on the sea beach during the past week preparatory to representing the crossing of the Mayflower at | their Thanksgiving festival, E. Breitenstein, secretary of the Coronado Beach Company, is tasting the pleasures of mountain life at Stonewall. B. Temple, Equality, Iil., is at Coronado for the win Captain George E. Lemon of Washington, D. C., bas returned to spend another winter at the Hotel Coronado. Captain Lemon’s party includes J. 3. Lemon,Gardner, Mass. ; Mrs. E. M. Lewisand Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Marble, Wash- ington, D. C. Mrs. S, E. Phillips, Miss Phillips and Miss Carrie Phillips are a Denver (Colo.) party dom- iciled at Coronado. 3 San Franeisco guests at the Hotel Coronado include Mrs. E. A. Crowell, Miss Crowell and Miss Edith Young. The news of General Eli H. Murray’s death | at Bowiing Green, Ky., caused sincere regret among his many friends at Coronado. Governor and Mrs. N. 0. Murphy of Pheenix, | Ariz., in company with Congressman and Mrs. George E. Wnite of Chicago, have been visit- ing at Coronado. Mr. and Mrs. 8. H. Blumauer are visiting | Coronado from San Franecisco. Hon. Thomas Fitch is making extensive im- | provements on his property on the Beach. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Kuhn of Cincinnati and Mr. and Mrs. S, Johuiton and son of Akion are recent arrivals at Coronado trom Ohio. M 1 Mrs. E. T. Palmenberg of New York - are staying at Coronado. . Pennsylvanis sends among the newconfers at the Hotel Coronado, Mr.aud Mrs. P. M. Sharpless, West Chester; Mr. .and Mrs. H. E. Hoog}er and Mr.and Mrs. J. Henry Evans, Me- dia, Pa. 2 A covey of Japanese chanuts have recently been imported and placed in the game pre- serves of the North Island, Coronado. Dr. A. B. Morriil of Concord, N. H., who is returfing from a trip around the world, | stopped at Coronado last week. Miss Eisie Nordhoff, yonngest daughter of Charles Nordhoff, the journalist, has returned to her home at Coronado, after (o years' resi- dence 1n New York. A Raymond & Whitcomb exenrsion arrived at the Hotel Coronado on the 224. J. H. Russell is visiting Coronado from San Franeisco. R Mr. and Mrs. Horace Hunt are recent ar- rivals at Coronado from Boston. oo Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Robinson of Southboro, Mass,, are at Coronado, hoping 10 escape the rigor of the New England winter. | George D. Cohn of San Francisco and John | T J. Lawrence Sr. of Pittsburg, recently visited the old San Diezo Mission and brought in & collection of olive branches. A Brocton (Mass.) party at the Hosel Coro- nado are D, E. Packurd, Miss Emma S. Packard, Miss Ruth B. Packard and Miss W. Emma Thompsons . Mrs. Cotton, wife of Captain_ Cotton of the Philadelphia, will winter at the Hotel del Coronado again this year. 2 CLUB m@fimt The Verona Yachtsmen Entertain Their Friends. HE Verona Yacht Club gave e maripe party at Union-squire Hall Tuesdav evening, November 17. The ballroom: was appropriately decorated with_ flags and yachting colors. On the stage was represented. a vacht with all sailset. CaptainD. Dean of the yachtNellie, with acrew ofsix men ip uniform, taluted Commodord K. Eber, who, avith Miss Fannie A. Dobson, led the mareh, followed by, 150 couples. A most enjoyable evening Was spent, daucing being continued t1ill midnight, The committee in charge was : Bollinger, 7. Eber, S. C. Clark, H. G. Mullet, R. Traut. .. ner, B.'Clark, E. Eber, 0. F. Rockett, George Hanson snd K. Eber. . PERSONALS. Dr. S. P. Chalfant, who left'last April for an extended.visit in tife East, has returned home, Miss Celia Solomoh of Sacramento is here on. & visit to her cousin, Miss Fannie Sinay, 1317 Vebster sireet. . “:le:?l. N. Eisenberg and mother, Mrs. A. Magnes, have removed to their new Tesidence, 1320 Leavenworth street, between Washington and Clay, and will receive the first and third Tuesday. Mark L. McCord bas left for sn Edstern usiness trip. er. and Ml;s. J.Hill of New York, Mr. and Mrs. Fields and Misses Fields of Baltimore, are vistiing Paso Kobles. « Mr. fild Mrs. .é Palache and A. A’Judd are till at Paso Robies. o ‘A. McCracken, H. G Stillwell, Countess Crottie and Sig. Chevalier will remain for sonte time at Paso Robles. Auron Hamburger will leave New York in time to be in San Francisco December 25, 1o spend his Christintis and New Year at home. Mrs. J. Goldstone of 1608 Geary street will be at home tie first Thursday of each month. Miss Esther Golastone wili be at home the cond Thursday at 1608 Geary street. Colonel and Mrs. Samuel D. Mayer are at the Hotel Bella Vista, 1001 Pine street, for the winter. Colonel Max Mayfield, quartermaster-general of the Idano National Guard, is in the City visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Mayfield, at 1819 McAllister street. % Geueral Jemes F. Houghton and Miss Minnig Houghton were in New York City last Satur- ay. ' g 3’[75. J. Naglee Burke, Miss Isabella Clark and Miss Grace Clark, all of San Jose, are visiting in Pniladelphia. Mrs. Lu(n‘;:'n Hermann is visiting Mrs. Wil- liam Burling and Miss Mamie Burling at Coro- nado Beach. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Grayson and Mr.and Mrs. W. C. Ralston, of Oakland. ‘have taken rooms at the Palace.Hotel for the winter. Mr. Ralston has gone to New York fora few weeks, Mrs. E. B. Coleman and her son are.at the Hotel Richelieu for the winter. Consul Viadimir Artsimovitch has returned to the Hote! Rafael. Mr. and Mrs, Thomas Magee Jr. are at.the Hotel Richbelieu for the winter, Mr. and Mrs.Paul Jarboe are at thé Hatel ichelieu. 8. C. Partiee is staying at the Hotel Rafael. Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas and the M isses Moliie, Helen and Gerttude Thomas'are at tae Hot ichelieu for the season. Edward J. M¢Cutchen have re- turned frow their trio abroad and &re occupy- ing the residence, 2610 Pacific avenue. Mrs.-Samuel. Hort is residing at’ the Hotel Riclrelien. 3 A.G. Booth arrived in New York City last Tuesday. 2 3 Mr. and Mrs. Webster Jones are passing the ° wititer at the California Hotel Mr. and Mrs, ¥Frank F. Moulton will leave s00n to pass the season in the Eastérn States. Mr. and Mrs. Witliam Ingraham Kip and the Misses Mury and Clementine Kip are at the Hotel Richelien for the winte: Colonel and Mrs. J. B. Wright of Sacramento are in New York City ona thres weeks' visiz. . Miss Morrison has returned to San Jose ailer & visit to Senator_and Mrs. Stephen M. Whi in Los Angeles. Seuator and Mrs. White will leave for Washington, D. C., early in Decem- sel I. - Mr. artd Mrs. Gharles Hirsch areat the Hotel Richeliea for the season. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Payot are staying.at the' Hotel Richelieu. NEW TO-DAY—DRY GOODS VWWHAT better S“?fium could be made for Holiday Gift than Kid Gloves We carry the largest assortment in the city, and have them in all lergths and shades at the correct prices. Ladies’ Walking Gloves, with 2 large clasps, in black, brown, tan, mode and red, At $l a Pajr. Ladies’ English Walking Gloves, with 4 large pearl buttons and latest embroidered backs, in all colors, At $1.50 a Pair. 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