The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, December 8, 1901, Page 38

36 MUSIC LOVERS WERE BUNKOED Subscribers to Grand Opera Season Are Disgusted. Methods of Manager Grau Meet With Severe Criticism. at the grand opera season has people of San Fran- ed so largely to i re wondering if they n bunkoed. They have } ake prizefights, v expressed their indig but when bunkoism is c art at §7a seat for the privi: hearing prima donnas who be- d rsteriously {1l at the Jovers of music re- say to themselves that they put up with the whims of renowned hose fame has been won in the of the Old World. thereat d with then cent San Francisco with such artists Gadski, Ttalian ' school of promised their support. portunity singers of which should a as, the world in not tremendous risk for Maur- such an arra; Grau he prices asked to hear f the art W, compos able enough to y of These were e asked, and ulti- tisfaction of sLC[’Eanul Sale of Seats. season was under considera- decided by Grau that if suffi- osed of by sub- he would send ity up the season's sale e more than success- prices rang- eat. The box several as $8% This substantial recogni- es of Grau's aggregation AD V}ZRTISEMHQ‘IS. Piano Purchasers, ATTENTION! 28 Grand and Upright - WEBER , _ PIANOS f | ists of Y Will Be duced Prices: the GRAU OPERA fered for Sale At _— S £ all the instruments of re- akers here and ebroad I to- the Weber. EMMA CALVE. CLARK WISE & (0., 41 GEARY STREET, Cor. Gran’ Ave. | THE MARTIANS By Du Maurier. ed at §1 50. .our price BSC FIRL AND SWORD W o.....our prce 40C t $1 00 DROSS By Merriman. Fublished at $1 50 THE CRIS‘S By Chu .0ur price (DC 51 50......0ur price 85C H l THE HELMET OF NAVARRE PLBTHSHS. o price BBC ThE RxGHT OF WAY TR o e 51,05 Thr. MAN FROM GLENGARRY Connor. e at $15..0ur price 8$1.05 ALL BOOKS CUT AT COOPER'S| 746 MARKET STREET. ct of a season of grand | Sembrich | to hear the | be | terested with him in ays 1»a~\v>d the greater | Washington Memorial | advertising of his musical stars. | from day to day. | show which, as Balzac says, | necessity. | descriptions of their | It was a social triumph for many, but the | even up scores. | season. | at the Grand Opera-house RS. N. D. RIDEOUT'S beautiful home at 1950 Washington street was thronged yesterday after- noon with residents of this city and vicinity. The occasion was a bazaar given for the benefit of the Pres- byterian Orphanage at San Anselmo. The success of the affalr exceeded the expec- tations of the patronesses. Throughout the day the residence was crowded with people, who purchased liberally of ful and beautiful ‘things on exhibi- tion. The various tables containiug articles of all kinds and descriptions were presid- ed over by pretty girls tastefully gowned. The little orphans in the home number more than 1% and they will receive many additional comforts through the thought- fulness of the ladles having the bazaar in hand. Checks were received from many quarters and when the funds are all in many hundreds of dollars will be added to the treasury of the charitable institution. The kindness of Mrs. Rideout in throw- ing open her mansion to the charitable workers was greatly appreciated. Her servants lent their assistance and the hostess was extremely graclous to all vis- itors. The rooms were prettily decorated with greens, cut flowers and potted plants. At the various tables were the following ladies: Icecream table—Mrs. E. G. Denniston, Miss Ethel Hethel, Miss Jean Pollok, Miss C. Hulf- man, Miss J. Easton, Miss Lillian Moffatt, Miss Florence Latham. San candy_table—Mrs. F. M. Angel- lotti, Mrs. Thomas W mlrmghm Miss Georgie Wintringham, Miss Auna Yoster, Mizs Mabel s Marion Angellotti, Miss Milane ancel z\m Miss May Doila’ Candy table—Mrs. P. D. Brown, Mrs. A. W. Juckson, H. L. King, Miss Winifred jorence Marvin, Miss Alicia Mills, Vinifred Morton and Miss Alice Jackso \dren's table—Mrs. E. G. Frisbie, Mrs. R. nderhill, Miss Lida Vali, Miss Hazel Maydwell and Robert Dollar, Mrs. John Stevenson, Miss Stitt and Alameda fancy table—Mrs. T. P. Tisdale, Mrs. S. R. Chappel, Mrs. Jullus Fox, Miss Mary Smith, Miss Mamie Chappel and Mi-s Mary Parkhurst. Twelfth night cake—Mrs. L. McLaine. Doll table—Mrs. Dollar, M: Miss Majlock Apron table—Mrs. T, C. Pedlar, Mrs, H. M. erg and Mrs. Dr. E. L. Wemple. able—Mrs. T. M. Stone, Mrs. Fred , Mrs. Percival Roberts, Mrs. Fredericks, Reed and Miss Weir. Fancy cushions—Mrs. J. A. Weston, Mrs. Frank Dalton, Mrs, J. C. Blair, Mrs. J. D. Jessup, Miss Jennie Partridge, Mrs. Will Dal- ton and Miss Cole. The patronesses were: Mrs. N. D. Rideout, Mrs. P. D, Brown, Mrs. L. A. Kelly, Mrs. L. McLaine, Mrs. H. L. King ‘and Mrs. George Moffatt. There was a meeting of the executive and advisory committee of the George Association yes- at the Century Club. The devise ways fo raise fif- terday mornin committee wil was made much of by certain of the press which united in praising Grau's enter- prise, and devoted columns to the free local soclety increased Everybody who pre- tended to social distinction, and many who did not, were determined to make this an_occasion for that ostentatious is 8o _dear to the feminine soul. The services of mo- distes were brought in_requisition, for new opera gowns and cloaks were an absolute Those that were used at the opera last season were out of date, and The furor in | new costumes were imperatively demand- Men who could afford the expen ture, and many more who could not, in vested large sums for the adornment of their wives, who read with delight on the following day in the newspapers complete charming costumes. end is not yet. The collectors for the cloak and garment makers who do busi- ness on the instaliment plan wiil be busy for months to come, reminding their pat- rons that while the opera season comes | but once a year they are as perennial as | the summer’s sun. Hacks Were Much in Need. Angther item that contributed to the dis- comfiture of society spouses was the ne- cessity of hacks to and from the theater and petite soupers at the Palace and other noted caravansaries. It was necessary for the social standing of many that their names should appear in the papers as being one of a distinguished party which discussed an elegant collation at some bonton restaurant or other. All this sort of thing costs money, and, added to the price of opera seats, enough wealth was disbursed in this sort of polite dissipation to keep many of the participants busy for the next six months in an endeavor to It is estimated that fully $25,000 was expended for hack rides and fancy menus during the pendency of the ‘While this may have benefited the industries mentioned, there are many who will look at a hack and an epicurean menu with positive loathing for some months to come. Finally came Grau and his troupe of world beaters. They opened up business in brilllant style. It was a triumph of art and San Francisco went wild. Calve was to ap- pear, but instead came the sudden an- nouncement that the greatest of Carmens was {ll—positively {ll. This was the first disappointment. Then followed the state- ment that Sybil Sanderson, the California songstress whom everybody was desirous of seeing, had partaken of poisoned meats and was unable to meet Ler engagement as scheduled. S8he finally recovered and on her appearance as Manon people won- dered what she was doing in grand opera. Then came Calve to win a veritable tri- umph In a single performance during the subscription season of three weeks. Wanted More of Calve. For the remainder of the season the subscribers were forced to content them- selves with Gadski, Sembrich and Eames, all artistes of merlt but who alone would scarcely have enlisted the support of San Francisco musie lovers to the tune of nearly $§200,000 for three weeks of grand | opera. The subscribers wanted more of Calve, but the failure of Grau to gratify lhem in this respect aroused that spirit of resentment whicah was to grow to posi- 1i\9 hatred before the end of the season. During the last week of the season the subscribers were treated to four repe Dressing table, in oak, birds- eye maple or Freach plate 7 ; mirror $10.00 Desk, quarter.sawed oak $10.00 We furnish homes, flats, hotels and rooming-houses complete. We have all the latest designs in furni- ture, carpets, curtains and draperies, and will gladly give you an estimate, Credit if you wish it, and free delivery within 150 miles of San Francisco. We close at six, except on Saturday, T. Brilliant FURNITURE CO. 338-342 POST STREET, Opposite Union Square, | finable soul which the Wagnerites declare THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1901. MEMBERS OF EXCLUSIVE SET ATTEND MANY BIG FUNCTIONS Fancy Bazaar Is Held at Residence of Mrs. N. D. Ride- out===Denman-Cheatham Wedding---Miss Hellman Makes Debut. teen thousand dollars to be devoted to the erection of a George Washington Me- morial Institution in the nation’s capital. The building is to be a memorial to the father of his country. It is to be devoted to such uses as shall carry into effect that object and purpose which the first President so earnestly desired: for the American people and which he endeav- ored to secure by a bequest in his last will ard testament. The George Washington Memorial As- sociation has been instituted and organ- ized throughout the country to take up and accomplish the great work of estab- Iishing the foundation of the National University of the United States. This national institution is not intended to be a university for fundamental education but for original research, and all the d partments, bureaus and scientific insti- tutions at Washington will be at the dis- position of the students, under reasonable regulations, to facilitate this investiga- tlon. It will have such relation to other universities as the Berlin University has to those of Germany. California is expected to send $15,000 to the central organization. The members of the organization in this city have taken the matter in hand and expect to raise the requisite sum in short order. A number of subscriptions amounting .to $5500 have been received. At the meeting yesterday it was decided to give a grand colonial ball on the even- ing of Washington's birthday. Tickets will be Tlaced at a high figure and the event will be a society one. The ball will either be held at the Mark Hopkins Art Institute or at the Grand Opera-house. If held in the theater a platform will be built over the chal for very high or mittee i known Harrison, enthal, Miss Mary Wheeler, Mrs. W. Howard, Mrs Denman, Mr: b Irving B, John F. Swift, Charlotte Brown, B. Stetson, Mrs. Kellogg, Mrs. Mrs. 1. Low George Oulton, Mrs. G. nberg, Mrs. 3 P. Lemcn, Mrs. M. F. McGurn, Mrs. S. A. O'Nelll, Mrs. G. S. Abbott, Mrs. Kate Bulkeley, Mre. Isaac Hecht, Mrs. Henry T. Scott, Mrs. Henry L. Dodge, Mrs. Blla Sexton, Mrs. William Alvord, Mrs. W. R. Smedberg, Mrs Genevieve Baker, Mrs. Louis Gerstle, Mrs G. Brandt, Dr. Emma Sutro Merritt, Mrs. 1. L. Requa. The executive committee of the associ- ation is composed of the Tollowing mem- bel Executive committee—Miss Sarah D. Ham- lin, chairman for California; Mrs. Phebe A. Hearst, honorary ™ Willard B! Harrington, Mrs 1, M " G. Sanborn, Mrs. Wil . Crocker, M Sloss, Miss Annie Miss Ma vice chairmen; Mrs. en_Gregory, ing secretar: Wilson, corr ing secetary; eixotto, treasurer. The International Dall Show that has il @ tlons, a delight they had not bargained for. In addition to this the management announced that ‘‘Tristan and Isolde” would be produced during the supple- mental season of four days. Efforts were made by the subscribe! to have this ultimatum changed and ‘‘Figaro’- substi- tuted, but without success. The *‘Meis- tersinger” was given instead, as was a serfes of Wagner operas which General Shafter said he liked because he could fall asleep at any time during the per- formance and on waking find that the thread of the musical narrative was not dl'sturbed To most of the subscribers Wagner's wild music was an infliction which was borne at any old price simply because soclety was there and pretended not only to understand but to enjoy the jargon of bachannalian sounds. Grau was appealed to in vain to provide enter- tainment with a little_less of that inde- characterizes the work of their master and which has the effect of stunning the sensibilities of those poor, uneducated people to whom Wagnerian strains are an affliction rather than pleasure. Grau’s Risk Was Not Great. It now transpires that the risk taken b Grau in bflnging his stars here was no‘{ of the magnitude claimed for it by his enterprising press agent. It appears that the Grau Grand Opera Company is a stock concern, with a capital of $23 ,000, of which Grau owns fifty shares, and a num- ber of capitalists, including John V. Mackey and others, the remaining fifty shares. The company has a lease of the Metropolitan Opera-house in New York and it is its custom to send a company »n tour every year. It is a business proposi- tion which pays well to its promoters. Grau is manager, and in addition to his interest in the profits as a share holder is allowed a salar{ of $25,000 a year and a percentage of the receipts. "Grau has made the discovery that the music loving people of San Francisco will pay almost any price for something which has a metropolitan reputation and he is in the business of supplying just what is de- manded. But in order that he may be absolutely on the safe side, he works the subscrip- tion scheme for all it is worth. Then, assured against financlal loss, he trusts to luck to carry out his part of the agreé- ment. If one of his stars becomes ill or her voice cracks by reason of some slight bronchial trouble, he merely makes his excuses, shrugs his shoulders and ex- presscs the hope that his prima donna will soon get well. The subscribers’ to the season just closed were led to believe that they would have several glimpses of Calve and the rest of the show, but at the last they were informed by circular that they might have their choice of seats for the supplemental season of four days paying anything from $2 to $5 a seat. During these few days Calve appeared three times to packed houses. There was method in this, for Calve drew $10,000 at each performance and on each appear- ance she was paid Subscribers netused to Pay. About 75 per cent of the subscribers re- fused to pay the additional sum demand- ed by the management for the privilege of seeing Calve during the supplemental seagon, and many vowed they would never again subscribe for anything fo which the name of Grau is attached. It is quite likely that the music loving folk of San Francisco will remember the shoulder-shrugging indifference with which Grau met ail their requests after he had their money safely stowed away. The astuteness displayed by him in add- ing a supplemental season at which his great stars appeared at reduced prices, while his inferior vocalists were given carte blanche at phenomenal figures for a season of three weeks, may have re- #ulted In increasing his bank account, but it did not endear him the more to the clags to which he must of necessity cater when he brings his aggregation of vocal- ists to San Francisco again. That class has set the seal of its disapprobation upon such mountebank methods, and if Grau's next season here is a “frost” he will have none but himself to thank for s\lg: a ru\gt That the Grau company has not treated the San Francisco pul %lc with fairness in the matter of ch!;{el for seats is {llus- trated by the advertisements now appear- ing in the Kansas City papers. The com- pany is to open in “Carmen’’ at the Con- Ventlon Hall to-morrow night and the prices for seats range from $1 to $3, cording to location. While it is true thu the expense of transportation of a large company to San Franeisco is necessarily large, still that does not justify a dnub- ling of prices to hear singers who are con- tent to take what they can get elsewhere. If Kansas City people pay to hear Grau'’s -nn. there lg no justifica- tion tor the ch for_‘the same privil mmcuco‘ This is an- other bfll ln (he lnd!et.ment mt Grau, and when o San ciscans in Lha tuturs he mi' learn to his cost that he oumot twice fool the people here to hus own profi ———.——__—— Boy Charged With Burglary. Frank Nell, a 15-year-old boy, was ar- rested early yesterday morning by Special Officers R. Slnplo and Frank Neal and charged with r:hr]y The officers claim that the stole a lot of tools !rom the tool lhoD Willlam Edwards t = been in progress in the Maple room of the Palace Hotel came to a fitting close last evenlng The attendance was very large d the voting extremely heavy. An ex- celulr.nt brogramme was rendered, after Tihich an auction sale was held. The bid- dns was spirited and many dollars were g ded to the already lax:[gh f;nd gathered uring the past week. olls will be packed and sent back to Boston. In the collection is the beautiful California doll, By popular : gl Vote it was named ‘‘Ra: . o The Twenty Mmuu‘ Workers of St. Luke's Church wiil open a sale of odds and ends appropriate for Christmas gifts It Wbfll cor;t nue number of de- lb)‘xtanlea will preslde at the various ta- es. St. Luke’s Church congregation -is {r}\‘r;de up of the leading soclety people of > s‘ city and the members of the ex- clus ve set will assist the worthy sale. l:spr&c:el:i: are to be devoted to beauti- ndso g 0! the society aréne S Toyomee President, Mrs, Philip Caduc; vice president: Mrs. Henry T. ‘Scott, Mrs, Horace Pillsbury, Mrs, AN, Droge Mrs! Louis Parrott Mra 1 Clark: L urer, Mrs. George W, retary, Mrs. Eleanor Davenport; secretary, Mrs, E. A, Belcher. Mrs. James Hall of Dawson enter- talned about fifty friends at her resi- dence, 1228 Post street, last evening. The evening was pleasantly passed in games, dancing, etc. An excellent musical pro- gramme was rendered and refreshments Wwere served. Mrs. Hall was assisted in x(lehmg by Mrs, Green, Miss Green, corresponding Miss Bessic' Green Chandon and Miss ;,'ggudu Wells, Among thoze present Misses Mae Sullivan, Jessic Stelzll, Mamie Towne, Helen Land, Rose Towne, Querita %e:;m;:lrtrs:eli“uzgerl‘d Belle Donohue, I atrice Tura. ¥ , and Hazsl Culbreth, Me. and Mos sen Enel and Mis. Anderson, Mr, and Mrs. Devol, Caroline Bacon, Mr. Ba- Robert Dempse) Albert Tyrell, Niel A.u.Y };nr;'s Richard Hunt, Louils 2lter ‘ackard, Charls Houseman, AT Wililams, T. W, Wi N Mr. g brated their last evening at thelr residence, 2508 Groen- and Mr: Augukl Koehncke cele- silver wedding anniversary wich street. A great many friends took part in the festivities and numerous hand- some presents were sent the happy couple. Mrs. Hordce D. Plllshur\' entertained hel friends at a matinee tea at her home, %0 Broadwa yesterday afternoon. The gathering was strictly a soclety one. From 4 o'clock until flhn-‘r hour there was a of the notables Mrs. Pillsbury made She was assisted in foilowing name a charming hostess. receiving by th Mrs. Augustus Taylor, Mrs. James A. Robin- con, Mrs: Louls Findiey Monteagle Mrs., Sew- Mrs. Wiiliam H. Taylor Jr., Mrs . Martin, Mrs. Lawrence Irving Scott. Mirs. H. M. A. Miller, Mrs. Herbert Moffitt, Miss Sophia Pierce, Mizs Kdith McBean, Miss Carrie Tavior, Miss Georgie Hopkins, Miss Olive Holbrook, Miss Emily Carolan, Miss Edith Preston, Miss Hilda Van Sicklend, Miss Pillsbury and’ Miss Daisy Van Ness, The house was beautifully decorated and the music was delightful. A euchre party was given afternoon by Mrs. Edward C. Landis and Mrs. Charles Sharrocks at the residence of Mrs. Landis, 1121 Hyde street. The prizes offered for the victors were novel and pretty. Refreshments were served during the progress of the games and the guests enjoyed a_delightful afternoon. Among those who were present were: Mrs. Victor Matthews, Mrs. E. W. Peabody, Mrs, James Patrick, Mrs. George Smith, Mrs. S. P. Tuggle, Mrs. Walter Willett, Mrs. Hugh- son, Mrs. H. G. Otls, Mrs. Frederick B. Lake, Mrs. M. Curtls, Mrs,' W. R. L. Campbeil, Mrs. Louis Danglada, Mrs. Ralph_ Hoitt, Miss Ida Voorman. the Misses Reis, Miss Jjulia Mau, Miss Burke, Miss Lavina Giesting, Miss Daniel, Miss Tillie' Feldmann, Miss clam Flood, " Miss . Burns, Miss Amos, 5 (.vrl.ldlna Bohen, Mrs. Burke, Mrs. John Hunt, Mrs. J. L. Dealil, Mrs. O. O. Ellinhouse, Mrs, S Snook, Mrs. Harry Trevor, Mrs. Wililam Lang, Mrs. Clarence B, Sloane, Mrs, Howard, Mrs Robert Knighton, Mrs. WA Barnes, 'Mrs. J. F. Lilley, Mrs. G. C. Landis, Mrs. Willlam H. Stinson, Mers. Medlu Mrs, Willam H. Hamme Mrs. Charles J, Bandmann l.nd Mru Lmdn . ryan, yesterday s e More than a hundred guests crowded the pretty home of Mrs. T. I. O'Brien, at 1536 McAllister street, yesterday afternoon and met Miss Olivia’ Verdon, = the charming neice of the hostess, In whose honor a big tea was glven. flowers were tastefully used in the deco- rations. Miss Verdon was assisted In re- ceiving by the following named: Miss Margaret Winters, Mrs. Geory ton, Miss Margaret Ruddick, Miss Edith g(nfl:}: Miss Mary Cook, Miss Vallle Winters, Miss Bessie Bates, Miss Edna Cook and Miss Ger- trude Sullivan. « .. Miss Alice Maynell, the celebrated Eng- lish author and poet, will deliver a lec- ture entitled ‘“The Treble Note,” Thurs- day evening, December 12, at Century Hall, 1213 Sutter street. The lives and works of women who have helped to make the literature of England will be consid- ered. . .. Miss May Denman and Colonel B. Frank Cheatham, United .States army, were united in marriage last evening by Rev. Bradford Leavitt, pastor of the Unitarian Church of this city. The ceremony was performed at the home of the btide's par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. James Denman, 2318 Steiner street. The house was beautifully decorated in honor of the event, Many friends of both | have received and are receiving. Hollyberries, smilax and | FILIPINS WANT MORE TEACHERS Secretary of Commission Speaks of New ~ Conditions. Natives Are Assimilating American Customs Rapidly. Daniel R. Williams, secretary of the Philippine Commission; and who has just returned from Washington, where he de- livered the first report of the commission, is at present staying with friends in Oak- land. He will leave on the next transport to resume his duties in Manila. Mr. Williams thinks that in time the islands will become thoroughly American- {zed. Epeakmg about the situation there he sail I regard the present situation in the Philip- pines as most hopeful. It was my good furtune to visit over thirty-four provinces of the archi- pelago on the tour made by the commission when orzanizing provincial governments. We everywhere met the most cordial reception and there can be no question that the people are anxious for peace and for the civil liber- tfes and protection which the laws of the com- mission hold out to them. It is natural, of course, that five years of war should leave much of disorder and lawlessness, as was the case in olr own border States after the Civil War. In addition to the sufferings caused by war over 5 per cent of (he carabaos—the draught animals of the islands—have died of rinderpest. while swarms of locusts have de- stroyed the rice crops in many provinces. In thirty out of the thirty-three provinces or- ganized by the commission, however, quiet prevails and the people are once more taking up their usual avocations. 1In five provinces only—Batangas, Samar, Cebu, Bohol and La- guna—is there now any military activity. When it is considered that scarcely three years have passed since the American occupation of the islands, and but little more than two since the outbreak of the insurrection, the showing made is certainly not discouraging. Demand for American Schools. In our tour through the provinces the first request of the people was for public schools and American teachers. They imitate readily and arc geod linguists. It can safely be pre- dicted that within ten or fifteen years English will be the prevailing language of the archi- pelago. With a common language many of the misunderstandings which now necessarily arise will disappear. The commission Las had a big task on its hands. It has had to construct a government from the ground up, for the Span- fards bequeathed little that was of value either in laws or morals. Some estimate of the ameunt of work done may be gathered from ¥ that In thirteen months something over 263 laws have heen passed. Every branch and department of the Government has had to be reorganized and started anew. The promulgation of this legislation has had an im- mense influence in bringing about a better w derstan between Americans and Filipinos. Accustomed to heing deluded, our professions of good faith and upri intentions toward them were regarded with such doubt and sus- picion that nothing than a practical object lesson would gain their confidence. This they A munieipal code has been adopted under which the gov- ernment of the municlpalities 1s practically au- tonomous. A provincial act has been drawn under which the Governor of the province is elected by the Councilors of the municipalities. Public Moneys Spent by People. All taxes collected from the people are spent by them for their own purposes and in the province and town where collected. The bal- ance of power is still held, however, by Ameri- cans. The courts have been reorganized, Judges appointed and the whole machinery of justice put in motion along modern lines. In every department the quickening and cleansing in- fluence of Angio-Saxon ideas is apparent. The Filipino s quick to see where his own inter- ests are concerned, and while the pace set may be somewhat rapld for him at this time his power of imitation, his quickness and his de- sire to excel will insure constant progress. It may be slow work, but it is not hopeless work. Mr. Williams was formerly _connected with the law office of Bishop, Wheeler & Hoefler, He went to the islands as secre- tary of Professor Bernard Moses, and about six months ago was promoted to his present position. @ il @ families were present and took part in the festivities. Promptly at 9 o'clock the strains of a wedding march were heard. The beauti- ful bride was prettily gowned and was escorted by her father to her place be- neath a huge floral wedding bell. She was met by the groom and his best man, Wil- liam Denman, the bride’s brother. Miss Norma Preston was maid of honor and the bridesmaids were Miss Medora Cheatham and Miss Alice Cheatham of Tennessee, sisters of the groom. Kather- ine Redding was flower girl and Kenneth Monteagle ring bearer. The ushers were Thomas Ransome, Dix- well Davenport, Dr. Morton Gibbons, Fer- dinand stefihensun, Worthington Ames and Percy King. Colonel Cheatham is a son of the late Lieutenant General Cheatham of the Con- federate army. Colonel Cheatham has served with distinction in the United States army and iS now on leave of ab- sence from his arduous duties in the Phil- ippines. The bride was a society belle and extremely popular. They will @epart to- day on their homeymoon. The gifts re- cefved by the couple are handsome and eclaborate. Miss Mabel Toy entertained seventy-five lady friends at a euchre party at the So- rosis Club yesterday afternoon. The in- terior was tastefully decorated and the young lady mfld:? ar exc'elleut hostess. Miss Flora Hellman, the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Hellman, made her debut into society last evening at a dinner party given at her parents’ home. corner of Franklin and Sacramento streets. The gathering was a large one and a delightful evening was spent by the many guests. Kohler & Chase, Established 1850, Christmas Gifts. Some suggestions from the stcck of KOHLER & CHASE, where retail buyers have their choice from our wholesale stock. Pianos-—= ; Largest stock in the West—from the peerless KNABE to the Iowest- ? 3 . DK;)‘:lebruf" Chtn"ss xunhmntea to ts;'l;'le you the best value or _your money. Do until you have seen tock = derful bargains they are offering for Christmas. W celiatle s B priced instrument. teed planos as low as $195. Kolians and Pianolas Make ideal Xmas gifts, for all can Eh can render music artistically. Used in fact, all the great musicians. 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