The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, January 5, 1902, Page 30

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, JANUARY 5, 1902. Dry Goods FINAL CLEARING SALE . COLORED AND BLACK DRESS GOODS. Black Noveltp Dress Patterns, reduced to (Formerly $6.00 to $9.00) $3.50 Black Noyelty Dress Patterns reduced to (Formerlp $9.00 to $12.00) $5.00 B 0 $750 | COLORED FABRICS. 0DD DRESS PATTERNS at Great Reductions to make room for the new Spring Importations. Black Novelty Dress Patter s (Form%rlu 10.59 to REMNANTS. COLORED and BLACK DRESS GOODS pards) marked at prices to close. (from 1: to 5 CITY OF PARIS DRY GOODS COMPANY, EF. Corner Geary and Stockton Streets, Union Square. Mail and Express Orders Receive Immediate Attention. A American Companions. The members of Inter Nos Corcle of the Companions of the Forest of America gave a surprise party on the night of the last day in December to Miss Mitchell, the recently elected chief companion of the circle, at her home, 93¢ York street. About forty attended, and there was a night of song, story telling, recitations and music, and then there was supper and dancing. The new officers of this circle will be installed on Tuesday even- ing. \ Golden Era Circle returned to its old home in the Alcazar building on the night of the 2d inst., and it will in the near future have an entertainment to celebrate the event. Robin Hood Circle had a large meeting on the night of the installation of the officers for the current term. Under good of the order there were a number of ad- dresses by visitors, including Grand Sub- | Chief Mrs. Worms, Deputy Grand Chiet Companion Mrs. Harrington, Supreme | Sub-Chief Mrs. Atwood and many_lesser | lights. It is reported that Miss Mamie | Schoen, who retired from the office of financial secretary after serving in that | position in a very creditable manner for | a number of years, did so in order to give her an opportunity to change her name. Miss Alice Ticoulet, grand chief com- Native Sons. During the absence from the city of Frank L. Coombs, grand president, in Washington, D. C., First Vice President Lewis L. Byington will be nominal head of the Order of Native Sons of the Golden West, The grand officers residing in San Fran- cisco have arranged to make official visits to the local parlors and have arranged the dates to conform with installation nights as much as possible. Hereafter the resident grand officers will hold 2 meeting on the second Friday of every month, and will have present at such meetings all the presidents of local pariors. There will be a school of instruc- tion so that the work may be done uni- formly in all the parlors, under the direc- tion of the president of each parlor, and at such meetings there will be a general discussion on the subject of the best methods of increasing the numerical strength-of the organization. The officers of Niantic Parlor are to be installed on the 7th inst., but the installa- | tion will be for members of the order only, San Francisco Parlor will have its officers installed on the 10ta inst. Another new parlor is in process of or- ganization. On the night of the 2d inst. the officers of El Dorado Parlor were installed for the current term by District Deputy Grand President James P. Dockery. The new | panion, paid a visit officially to the circle | officers are: J. C. Martin, P. P.; George | in Vallejo on the night of the 2d inst. She F. Subr, P.; J. Keegan, James Broad and | was accompanied by a number of grand A. Rossi, V. 3ritt, M_; E. P. Egan, | officers and members of local circles. R.8:J.J F. 8.; B. McKibben, —s O. 8.; J. Guinane, 1. §.; Drs. Hawkins, Fieming, Conley and Frisble, surgeons. Our Native Daughters. After the lndslalialinn, \I‘hlé’h} wiflf l-a ;73 b Miss Laura J. Frakes, grand secretary, vate one, was witnessed by ". By- | has returned from her vacati ington, first grand vice president, and s her home in Eurter Creek and resumed the duties of her office. On the nigat of the 2d inst. the mem- bers of Buena Vista Parlor, after having transacted routine business, had their de- layed Christmas party, with Miss Belle O’Brien as Mrs. Santa Claus, She dis- tributed gifts from the tree to all the members with a lavish hand and every one received two or three presents and they were all very nice ones. Darina Parlor will install its officers on the 20th inst., and Golden State Parlor will in€tall on the 15th. All the other parlors are getting ready for installation and also for the official visits that are to be made by the grand president. other grand officers, there was the pre- sentation of a past president’s badge to the retiring president. There were ad- dresses by the grand officers. The officers of Alcatraz Parlor will be installed on the night of the Sth inst. The following named have been elected officers of Rio Vista Parlor No. 19: Dan- iel Fraser, past president; D. W. Fraser, president; Otto Jensen, Claude James and W. E. vice presidents; A. Laurit- J. L. Pedro, urer, and F. Tetary; M. F. Nunes, Knights and Ladies of Honor. Aurora Lodg No. 202 of the Knights and Ladies of Hondr has decided that the re- cently elected officers shall be installed in public in its hall, in the Union Square bullding, on the night of the 6th inst. The ceremony will be followed by & social hour and the extension of the hospitality for which this very progressive lodge is noted. There will be a private installation of the officers of West End Lodge on the night of the 16th inst., at 20 Eddy street, Foresters’ Hall —_———— The basis of old-fashioned lithographic ink was lampblack, shellac, wax, tallow and soap. Daughters of St. Georgs. Britannia Lodge No. 7 of the Daughters of St. George at its meeting on the last Monday in December expeditiously dis- posed of business and then closed the lodge and had an evening of merry mak- ing, singing, dancing and English games. Past President E. Booth of Jubilee Lodge | of Sacramento and many visitors from | other lodges were present. Refreshments and a collation were served and then at the close there was an expressed wish for a prosperous new year. E take stock January 3lst and are anxious ‘to reduce our stock. What a spap. Just think of it. Every article new, of this season’s purchase. No old past inventory goods to resurrect. Remember, only during January will we offer the following reductions— 20" OFF Ladies’, Misses’ Raglans. Three-Quarter Coats, Jackets. Cloth Capes. Tailor-Made Gowns. Silk, Sateen and Woolen Waists. Skirts, Underskirts. Wrappers and Tea Gowns. Sealskin Jackets. Persian Lamb Jackets. Nearseal Jackets. . Astrachan Jackets. FYR CAPES —Our entire stock, over one thousand, to select from. * Fur Boas. - Feather Boas, Lace Ruches. and Children’s WHILE WE ARE SMASHING PRICES RIGHT AND LEFT, WE ARE ALSO OFFERING THE CLEANEST AND FRESHEST STOCK OF G0ODS IN SAN FRANCISCO. ROBERT WALLACE, 219 GRANT AVENUE. Society OCIETY has been especially occu- pied during the past week getting the old year disposed of and the new one properly ushered in. This due pomp and ceremony has been the occasion of chafing-dish parties, egg- nog parties and late dances. A goodly number of optimistic couples began the new year'by getting married. Among the marriages were ‘the Schwabacher-Blum, solemnized New Year's day, and the Parker-Campbell nuptials at the Occl- dental. v ¥ The chafing-dish party given by Mrs.*L. H. Bryant at her home and that given by the officers at the Presidio were delight- fully informal. Mrs. Eleanor Martin and Miss Blakeman gave two popular eggnog parties. The dances most largely attended were the Friday Fortnightly, the Argonaut Club assembly and the Entre Nous co- tillon. : The week before us will be crowded with gayety. Theyr’e Engaged. The engagement reception of Miss Mae Adler, youngest daughter of Mrs. Charles Adler, and Harry Stenge will be held this afternoon between 2 and 5 o'clock at the Hotel Wellesley, 1433 California street. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Silver announce the engagement of their daughter Rose to D. Davis of this city. The engagement of Miss Charlotte G. Jewell to Robert Oppenheim of Paris, France, was announced at a reception Wednesday, January 1, at 601 Broderick street. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schwartz announce the engagement of their daughter Birdie to’ Millard H. Krueger. The engagement of Miss Annabel Elise ‘Wenzelburger to Adolphus E. Graupner was announced Monday at an informal telephone tea given by Miss Wenzelburger at her residence, 3022 Sacramento street Those who assisted Miss Wenzelburger il receiving were: Miss Ella A. Wenzel- burger, Miss Emma Moffat, Miss Eliza- beth Mills, Miss Marion Wilson, Miss Ed- na Donaldson, Miss Mabel Donaldson, Miss Florence Yates, Miss Edna Wemple, Miss Janet M. Pendegast, Mrs. Willilam Gardner Cooke and Mrs. Lewis Sayre Mace. Miss Wenzelburger is a senior at the University of California. Mr. Graup- nerjis an attorney of this city. Mr. and Mrs. J. Cohn of Marysville announce the engagement of thelr niece, Miss Paula Beck, to Emanuel A. Stern of this city. At a tea given in St. Helena December 28 at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Cornelius E. Davis the engagement of their daugh- ter May Eva to Dr. Samuel Garvin of Ne- braska City, Neb., was announced. Miss Davis has a host of friends around the bay and throughout the State. She is a sister of Maude L. Davis, a pianist of Oakland. Dr. Garvin, a native of New York, is a brilliant minister and lecturer of the East. The wedding will take place some time in the spring. The engagement reception of Miss Jose- phine Fox and Charles Franklin will be held Sunday afternoon, January 12, at the home of her cousin, Mrs. C. J. Mund, 193 Steiner street. Mr. and Mrs. 8. Hirsch announce the engagement of their daughter, Gertrude, to L. D. Stoff. A reception will be held at the Hirsch residence, 8§17 Bush street, Sunday, January 12, from 2 to b o'clock. Mr. and Mrs, G. Kaufman announce the engagement of their daughter, Nina, to Mack Rosenshine of New York. At home Sunday, January 12, 521 Devisadero street. Judge S. C. Denson has authorized the announcement of the engagement of his daughter Laura to George M. Mott Jr. of Sacramento. After a home wedding at Judge Denson'’s residence, Devisadero and Sacramento streets, in the early spring | the young couple will live in Sacramento. The engagement is announced of Miss Ethel T. Homer, daughter of Mr. and Hrs. ‘W. H. Homer Sr., to Stanley 8. Mor- s. Mrs. Charles Adler announces the en- gagement of her youngest daughter, Mae. to Harrie Stenge of this city. They will receive Sunday, January 5, at the Hotel Wellesley, 1433 California street , between 2 and 5. 3 Theyr'e Married. Miss Bessie P. Schwartz and Harry L. Cohn were married on New Year’'s day. The wedding occurred at the residence of the bride’s father, 2023 Pine street. Owing to the recent death of the bride’s mother the wedding was a quiet one. The cere- mony was performed by the Rev. Dr. Levy. Mr. and Mrs. Cohn left for a trip of several weeks. On their return they will reside in San Francisco. The marriage of Miss Mayme Shea of Stockton and Hugh Emmet of this city took place at St. Patrick’s Church Tues- day at 2 p. m., the Rev. Father Cummins officiating. Mr. Emmet is the business representative of the Tomlinson Printing Company. On Thursday evening, January 2, at the residence of the bride's parents, Miss Na- talie Scharousky, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Scharousky, was united in marriage to Robert Maxwell Healey. The ceremong ‘was performed by the Rev. George C. Adams of the First Congrega- tional Church. Mr. and Mrs. Healey left for a short wedding trip. On their return they will reside at 274 Ninth avenue. A pretty home wedding took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. 8. Con- nor, near Clarksburg, New Year's day, when their daughter, Clyde, was united in marriage to Isaac N. Templeton, a &romment insurance man of San Fran- sco. The Rev. Fred Sheldon, pastor of the M. E. Church of Clarksburg, officiated. After congratulations the guests sat down to an elegant weddlgg breakfast. Therc were present: Mrs. T. B. Key, Miss Mas Hodnett, J. McC. Anderson, R. T. Marsh, Lucy L. Dennis, Lou Rego Young, Olie Kilgore, W. A. Johnston, wife and fam- ily, D. C. Connor, wife and family, Ethel Bryan. The bride and groom left for an extended trip through the southern part of the State. On their return they will re- side in Alameda. At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. W, Funge, 13 Tremont avenue, on December 31, 1901, their daughter, Miss Nannie P. Funge, was married to Arthur L. Daves, Rev. Mr. Lion of the Episcopal Church omcmun% After the ceremony the guests retired to the dining hall for supper, where elab- orate preparations had been made for their entertainment. The several apart- ments were elegantly decorated for the occasion. A number of toasts were given, compli- mentary to the bride and groom, and hap- py responses were made. The attendini guests were the relatives of the bride n.ns groom. After the banquet the party spent a_short time ushering in the new year, after which the bride and groom left the p'x}rer:tnl home for their own at 641 Turk street. 1 Home Parties. Among the charming social affairs of New Year's day was the reception given by Miss Louise Heppner and Miss Mabel Phillips, at 1857 O'Farrell street. The hos- tesses were assisted In receiving by Mrs. Thomas Graham Crothers, Miss Florence Lipsher and Miss Alice Hunter of Napa. Among the guests were: Albert Caine, Willilam Hooke, Willlam Corbett, Arthur Meussdorffer, Oscar Meussdorffer, Walter Farnham, Harry l(urphér, Phili; Judge_Kerrigan, Ju ope, Lieutenant John Mel, Bert Kleinhaus, Carlos Hittell, Georg:ocrn% Charles Craig, T. G. Croth- ers, rge Crothers, D. T. Berry, Walter H. Robinson, John Bannerman, George ‘W. Whitaker, Dr. A. T. Derby, Dan O’Callaghan, Dr. joy Stephens, Eldridge th, Dr. J. C. Stinson, Moores, Howard e Horen Pafiglan, Halg Patigian and Oscar arber. Mr. and Mrs. I. Friedman tendered their son, Nate W., a pleasant birthday party on the occasion of the twenty-first an- niversary of irth at their residence, 121 Russ street, last Saturday evenis The evening was spent music and dancing and at midnight the guests repaired to the dining-room, where supper greeted them. A..L. Friedman acted as toastmaster and the various toasts received great applause. The rooms were beautifully and tastefully decorated, the dining-room being a mass of smilax and hollyl es. Fifty guests were seated at the table. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hanschen cele- brated their silver wedding on Christmas day at their residence, Filbert street. Their home was handsomely decorated with holly and berries. 'y valu- able presents were received. Among those: present were: Mr. and Mrs. Harder, Mr. and Mrs. E. Seike, Fred Seike, Mr. and Events Mrs. C. Brandt, Miss Jennie Quinn, Jos- eph Harder, 4l Seike, Miss Jessle Harp, iss Nellie Mccm!ay. Mr. and Mrs. Kraft, Miss Tina Tiedemann, Miss May edemann, Mr. and Mrs. P. Hanschen, Ida Hanschen, Walter Hanschen, Eifriede Hanschen, P. Hanschen and Marguerite ne stmas party was given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A..iC. Kull, 1370 Eleventh avenue, Sunset District. fessor Alfred C, Monola and wife enter- tained in legerdemain and there was a cakewalk by Master Darrell and Irene Kull; recitations by Alfred and Constance ull; songs by Dorothy Jones and Alice Foley. Among those present were: Mag- Ele and Josie Keller, Eveline and Ethel jommerville, Ireng and Hazel Harring- ton, Dorothy and ‘Guy Jones, Erma and Earl Jothson, Anita and M. Diez, Alice and A, Foley, gie, Myrtle and Lulu Curley, Mabel and Hubert Jones, Alva, Nora and M. Jeffries, Fred and Lester Ewald and Ward and Ray Cox. A surprise party was flven to Harry Rothenbers, treasurer of the Cynthia Literary and Social Society, by the mem- bers of the soclety Sunday evening, De- cember 29, 1901. The ballroom was decor- ated with the soclety colors. The hours were pleasantly spent in dancing and other entertainments. Among those pres- ent were: Miss Sadie Meyer, Miss Stella Roman, Miss Leonora Goldschmidt, Miss Hilda Flg’ahaker, Miss Pauline Olcovich, Miss Albertina Newman, Miss Mabel Rothenberg, Miss Mabel M?'rtlfi Samuels, - Miss Dora Michaels, Miss Edna Ansell, Miss Birdie Kantro- witz, Miss Sarah Fruchter, Miss Ida Kartrowitz; Harry Rothenberg, A. M. Mendelson, M. Meyer, D. XKragen, J. Schoenberg, I. Rothenberg, J. M, Breyer, A. Ulman, M. Goldsmith, B. Nordman, I Bayer, J. Olcovich, M. Newfield and C. Crown. A New Year's eve party was tendered rs. M. A. Smith by her friends at her residence, 1111 Buchanan street. The evening was ssed in music, dancing and games. The principal features of the cvening were the instrumental selections W. Commary and Miss Medey Among those present were: Miss Hope Gunther, Mrs. Ada Lake, Messrs. Hope Gunther and Smith, Mr. and Mrs. W. Corlett, Miss Alleen Commary, Mr. and Mrs. C. Davenport, Master Orson Davenport, Miss Nita Plum, Miss Zelpha Hermann, Miss Grace Meyer, L. Budd, rge Lep, Miss Medey Corlett, Mrs. M. A. Smith, J. Holmes and Miss Mar- garet Stearns. On New Year's night the home of Miss Lou Siqueira was the scene of’great gay- ety, as the friends of the young lady gave her a surprise party. Games formed the greater part of the amusement, after which refreshments were served. ~Those present were: Misses Anna McArthur, Ldttie Carr, Rose and Gertrude Maurer, Eva Pease, Ray Leper and Lou Sisqueira; Messrs. Will and Wa.itpr Stephens, George Kennedy, Ray Willlams, Ed Evans, Al and Fred Clark and Ed Sisqueira. A New Year greeting and surprise party was given to Mr. and Mrs. Anton Krelg Jr. at thelr residence, 1205 San Bruno ave- nue. The evening was spent in dancing. games and other amusements. At mid- night supper was served, after which the merrymakers continued games, etc., un. til a late hour. Those who participated were: Mr. and Mrs. A, Kreig, Mr. and Mrs. Jere Counihan. Mr, and Mrs. Widman, Mr. and Mrs. Pratt, Mr. and Mrs. Walters, Mr. and Mrs, Mefnert, Mr. and Mrs. Coalstrup, Mn and Mrs, Carr, Mr. and Mrs. Broughan, Mr. and Mrs. McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. Wfindolleck; Misses A. Ayres, M. Shea, N. Regan, M. Conway, T. Peguillan, F. Eckles, A. Pederson,. K. Shea, E. Pegulllan, M.’ Mec- Carty, 8. Counihon, H.-Coalstrup and L. Counihan; Messrs. G. Pratt, J. Conwa H. Roskamp, G. Dolan, D. Deans, J. Co! way, J. Regan, O. Thomas, J. Stack, Dolan, C. Meinert, A. Kreig, G. McDo ald, R. Blanchard, J. Counihan, H. Co! way, H. Fitzpatrick and H. Meine: On New Year’'s eve Mr. and Mrs. W. ‘Webster of Lyon street celebrated twentieth anniversary of their wedding. The invitations were tastefully painted on porcelain and were typical of a china wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Webster were the recipients of ny presents. Covers were laid for forty Buests and the favors were decorated steins filled with bonbons. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Webster, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Deune, Mrs. Willlam Andrew, Dr. and Mrs McFadyen, Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. & sey, Dr. and_Mrs. Burritt Dow, Mr. Mrs, Edward G. Zelle, Mr. and Mrs. Washington I_Marion, Mr. and_Mrs. Henry Myers, Dr. and Mrs. A. P. Wood- ward, Mr. and Mrs. Byron Diggins, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Goelier, Captain and Mrs. George Korts, Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Biggs, Mr. and_Mrs. <ornelius Vaw- ter, Mr. and_Mrs. John Lubben, Mr. and Mrs. James E. Field, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Lighthipe, Miss Bert Kinsey, Miss Mabel Korts and Mrs. Lola Rivera. An enjoyable surprise party was given to Louis Basch at his residence, 1176 _Ellis street, Saturday evening, December 28, by his many friends. Games were played and a few stunts were rendered by Chase and Wilson, comedians. Supper was served at midnight and 2t a late hour the athering dispersed. Those present were: 1sses Mabel Allan, Addie Morris, Rose Simmons, Sadie Straussberger, Minnie Jastrom, Josie Horn, Cora Davis, Ida Labling, Lucy Breslauer, Lillian Bres- lauer, Clara Willner, Florence Jones, Bertha Gordon, R. Gordon, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Willner, Mrs. Basch and Sarah Basch; Charles Simmons, 1. Lippman, Jules J. Verdier, Joseph Borgan, Joseph Ames, L. Meyer, L. Herzog, W. Armcorst, 1. Simmons, H. Donovan, Fred Lutman, Wilson and Chase, M. Lippman, ¥. Coop- er, Charles Rednall, Charles Cohn, Mr. Schwartz, Louis Basch, Carl Basch, Jo- seph Basch and Ed Simmons. On the last Friday in December there was a pleasant party, combining a delight- ful Christmas tree and a birthday sur- rise to August Eggert at his home, 384 g‘ourth street, it being his thirty-eighth birthday. Those who attended were Mr. and Mrs. F. Rathjen, Mr. and Mrs. Aug- ust Eggert, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Meyers, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Bahrs, Mr. and Mrs. Chu%es Loewenguth, J. J. Applegate, Charles Herrmann, William Herrmann, ‘Walter Herrmann, Fred Herrmann, Micl ael Straus, Mark Straus, Henry Norman, Miss Annie Herrmann, Miss Bertha Straus, Miss Ailene Meyers, Miss Augusta Eggert, Master Abie Meyers, Master Wil- lie gert, John Munster, Professor Banz, Charles Adam, Theodore Lutze, Charles Herrmann, F. Rathjen, Charles Tolowsky, Emil Meratrwlf‘ Carl Burmeister, George von der oll, George Wiedeman, H. Nlenbu¥. Henry Koerner, Willlam Muhl, Julius Spreckels and_William Gerken. Mr. and Mrs. F. Holz gave a delight- ful party at their residence New Year's eve. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Walters, Mrs. F. Holz, Miss Alvina _ Oeltrich, Miss Blanche Browell, Miss Camille White, Miss Jennie Malcom, C. Hathaway, F. Holz, G. Pred- dey and H. Holz. A very pleasant New Year’s party was glven at the home of Miss Viola Ken- nedy, 127 Precita avenue, on Thursday evening, January 2. The evening was spent in singing, dancing and playing games. Those present were: The Misses Elsie, Lily and Viola Schrader, Emma Moore, Miss Tessie O'Connor, Miss Alice Nelson and Miss_Viola Kennedy; Masters Richard Doyle, Frank Doyle, Ed- die Nelson, James O'Rourke, Charles Campbell, Robert O'Connor and Joseph Kennedy; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Medau, Mr. and Mrg. Jake Schrader, Mr. and Mrs. McDermott, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rice and Mr., and Mrs. T. P. Kennegi. On New Year's night Miss Josie na- van gave a delightful reception to a num- ber of her friends at the residence of her parents, 2712 Seventeenth street. The evening was most pleasantly passed with games, vocal and instrumental music and social _converse. 086 present were; Miss Josie Hanavan, Miss Dolly Hanser, Miss Alice Twissman, Miss Annie Rentch- ler, Miss Agnes Simpson, Miss Mabel Rentchler, Miss Carrie Miller, Miss Kate Ralsch, Miss Madge Hanavan, Miss Marie Hanavan, Miss Agnes Hanavan, Al McDonald, Ed Riley, Thomas Fitzger- ald, Edward Stone, Frederick Rentchler, Harry Morgan, Albert Wagstaff, John ‘Hanavan Jr., Exgene C. Keefe, Bolis Ribicki, Minor dy, Mr. and Mrs. John E.‘fm‘“n' Mr. and Mrs. John T. Hana- Club Parties. On Friday, December 27, the ladies of the Informal Luncheon Club were enter- tained at a Christmas tree and luncheon by Mrs. O. B. Caldwell of 582 Adeline street, Oakland. The decorations were in red and holly berries, as Indicative of the holiday season. Santa Claus, represented by Mrs. C. J. Lancaster, distributed th ‘{tu. Only members of the club dwer: p%m{l-w to have been given at the Ro e noke Hotel, on Bush street, last avenh?i» has been postponed to January 18 out of respect to the memory of Miss Mollie Tay- Sinay, Miss | Miss |. The Greatést of All Black Silk Sales 1t begins here to-morjow and continues throughout the week. Every lady now wants more or less BLACK silk; we have been carefully watching the demand for it grow greater and greater. So we planned, and procured from the best manufacturers in the world an immense quantity of various weaves of New, High-Grade Silks, ALL BLACK, to sell at very liberal concessions in price. les and prices : Thus the entire offering is staple Black Peau de Soie 20 in., worth $1.co; sale price $ .75 yd. 20 in., worth 1.25; sale price .95 yd. 20 in., worth 1.35; sale price 1.c0 yd. 24 in., worth 1.50; sale price 1.25 yd. 24 iny, worth 1.75; sale price 1.30 yd. Black Satin de Lyon 20 in., worth $1.25; sale price $ .85 yd. 24 in., worth 1.35; sale price 1.00 yd. Black Satin Lumineaux 19 in., worth 8sc; sale price s5¢ yd. Fancy Black Silks—1In Ch Black Fancy Satins (Stripes and Brocades) * 20 in., worth $1.50; sale price $1.00 yd. 2z in., worth 1.25; sale price 1.00 yd. 22 in., worth 2.00; sale price 1.50 yd. 24 in., worth 2.50; sale price 2.00 yd. and choice. Following are the sty Black Taffeta | 19 in., worth $ .70; sale price $ .55 yd. 21 in., worth .8s; sale price .65 yd. 23 in., worth 1.10; sale price . .85 yd. 26 in., worth 1.25; sale price 1.00 yd. 36 in., worth 1.50; sale price 1.10 yd. Black Faille Francaise 19 in., worth $1.25; sale price $1.00 yd. 21 in., worth 1.50; sale price r1.25 yd. Black Armure 19 in., worth $1.00; sale price $ .75 yd. Black Faconnie Moire 24 in., worth $3.00; sale price $2.00 vd. Black Polka Dot Poplin 20 in., worth $1.25; sale price 85¢c yd. Special Sale of Black Satin Duchesse 19 in., worth $ .75; sale price $ .50 yd 19 in., worth 24 in., worth 1.00; sale price 23 In., worth 27 in., worth 1.75; sale price 85; sale price .65 yd. .70 yd. 85 yd. 123 yd. Black Gros Grain 1.15; sale price 23 in., worth $1.50; sale price $1.10 yd. 23 in., worth 2.00; sale price 1.35 yd. Black Peau de Cygne 19 in., worth $1.00; sale price 65c yd. oicest Designs Black Stripe Taffeta 20 in., worth $1.25; sale price §sc yd. Black Pekin Stripe Gros Grain 21 in, worth $1.50; sale price $1.00 yd. IL.adiess Muslin Underwear Our regular semi-annual Muslin Underwear sale begins to-morrow (Monday) on our third floor. The sale comprises samples from one of America’s largest manufacturers, and also the balance of our fall stock. We can assure patrons who have attended our former Muslin Underwear sales that this opportunity not only equals, li;t surpasses all our previous efforts. These hints of the prices: Corset Covers .. Drawers . Chemises. 20¢, 40c, 25¢, 45¢, < 40C, +§0C; 50c, 70(:, 55Cr 556, 70¢, 8oc, $1.05, $1.30, up 8oc, $1.00, $1.25, up to to to to to $2.65 each $3.00 a pair $3.35 each $8.25 each $4.00 each up up up 75¢, 756, 8s¢c, Choice T apestrieS—At Heduced: Prices On our second floor we are closing out odds and ends in the Tapestry stock. They are this season’s newest geods, in lengths varying from three to twenty-five yards each, and at the prices they are marked they certainly will not last long. s0-inch Tapestries in the choicest of Oriental ssripes and colorings; also Satin assortment of colors, very desirable for couch covers, portieres and door hangings, Sale price, 37c a yard Russe in a good | some in self color: so-inch tapestry in a great variety of designs— ings, some in fancy figures, all in a splendid assortment of shades, that originally sold for $1.00, now Sale price, 67¢ a yard Mail Orders receive prompt attention Kearny and Sutter Streets _—mmm—m—rn lor, the pianist, who died Wednesday after an operation for appendicitis. Personals. Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Mitchell Bunker of this city have taken rooms at the Nor- mandie Hotel, Washington, D. C., for the winter. Mr. and Mrs. R. Kalisky and Miss Feli- cia B. Jacobs have taken apartments at the Holland. Miss Sybil I. Blum has changed her res- idence to the Holland, 1007 Bush street. Mrs. Georgie E. Mayhew, formerly of 1653 Post street, has changed her risidenco to 1551 Post street. At home first Thurs- ay. The many friends of Mrs. Luke Robin- son will be pleased to learn of her recov- ery from her receat illness and that she is now recuperating at the Cumberland, ‘where she and famlly are guests for the winter. Dr. M. L. Fernandes of Pinole, who left New York City six months ago for Vienna, is spending the helidays in Rome. Mr. and Mrs. John McGaw have taken a residence at 2209 Jackson street, and will receive on the first Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Schloss have left for the East on a two months’ trip. Mrs. Robert Howard Bennett will re- ceive with Mrs. Walter Ellis Rountree V:’edlt\esdny!. in January, at 1602 Vallejo street. Latest arrivals at Hotel Rafael are: J. H. Fritch, J. H. Benedict and wife, Miss Stilla_Zifferes, F. S. Glass, A. Burch- ard, John Piver and wife, Mrs. Anderson, Miss Anderson, P, Stein and wife, Mrs. 8. B. Schloss, J. H. Polhemus, R. D. Mer- rill, wife and son, J. Bly and wife, Mr. and Mrs. George E. Starr and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Woodward, San Francisco; Mrs. E. Davis and J. E. Morse, Boston; T. Ena, Berkeley; Richard Sperry, Sausa- lito; F. A. Schrader and wife, Livermore, and Mrs, E. B. Whiteside, Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. M. Lindheimer will cele- brate their golden wedding anniversary this afternoon. They will be pleased to see their friends at their residence, 222 Van Ness avenue, between 2 anfl 5 p. m. Mrs. G. C. Sweeney is passing the win- ter at the Jordan, San Rafael. Mrs. Clarence R. Stern of San Diego is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. ‘Wacholder of 1641 O’Farrell street and will be pleased to see her friends this after- noon, from 2 to 5. Mr. and Mrs. Elias Hofmann announce the bar mitzvah of their son Alfred, Sat- urday, January 11, 1902, at the Geary- street Temple, and will be })leued to re- celve their friends Sunday, January 12, at 1124 Gough street, from 2 to 5 p. m. Mrs, 8. Stencil has returned from Eu- rope and is staying with her daughter, Mrs. J, P. White, 1747 Sutter street. The; will 3‘3 at home the last Tuesday of encx month. Mrs. A. T. Barnett and Mrs. Brodek have returned to the city and are residing at 504 Steiner street. At home first Mon- day. v Miss Gerke has taken apartments at 912 Bush street. ‘Mrs. Charles H. Watt has returned from a few weeks' visit to Angeles. The bar mitzvah of Master Joseph, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Goodman, took place yesterday at Temple Emani A e e RAIN-O C. rs. THE PURE GRAIN COFFEE Some people can’t drinik coffee ; everybody can drink Grain-O. It looks and tastes like coffee, but it is made from pure grains. No coffee in it. Grain-O is cheaper than coffee; costs about one-quarter as much. There will be a reception at their resi- dence, 905% Powell street, this afternoon from 2 to 5 o’clock. Mrs. J. E. de Ruyter and Miss Ada Sul- livan sailed from New York for Alexan- dria, Egypt, on the Hamburg-American line express steamship Fuerst Bismarck on the {th inst. United Moderns. The officers of San Francisco Lodge of the United Moderns were installed with appropriate ceremonies on the evening of the 3d inst. in the Shiels building. The officers of California Lodge will be installed on the night of the 13th inst. in the Foresters’ building. SUPERFLUOUS HAIR And all other facial blemishes are removed by DR. and MRS. A. W. TRAVERSE, Donohoe buflding, 1170 Market street, cor. Taylor, rooms 28-29, with the electric needle without pain or scar; permanency guaranteed: hours 1 to 4 p.m. e ——— OCEAN TRAVEL. TOYO KISEN KAISHA. TEAMERS WILL LEAVE WHARF, COR- per First and Brannan streets, at 1 p. m.. for YOKOHAMA and HONGKONG. calling at Kobe (Hiogo), Nagasaki and and connecting at H with steamers for India ete No cargo recelved on board om P % @ sapw MARD . 8. HONGKONG freight and Mk". I‘ pa: a 421 Market strest: cormer. W. H. AVERY, General Agent. AMERICAN LINE. NEW YORE, SOUTHAMPTON, LONDON, PARIS, Stopping _at Cherbourg, westbound. St. Louls.......Jan. 14t. Louis.. Philadelphia ... Jan. 22| Philadelphi; St. Paul........Jan. 20/St. Paul.......Feb. 19 RED STAR LINE. New York and Antwerp. From New York Wednesdays at 12 noon. Friesland an. 15| Kensington . Southwark an. 22| Zeeland Vaderland ... Jan. 20| Haverford Feb. 15 INTERNATIONAL NAVIGATIO! CHAS. D. TAYLO} General Agent Pacific Coast, 30 ‘ofl!nmer;“ st Deeanic$.$.€o. i e ZEALAND ang"SYDNEY 88, iEAL:ND!A for Tahiti DIRECT LINE 1o TARITL bout Jan. 3, ‘02 8. VE: . Samoa, Avck- land and Sydney...Thurs., Jan. 16, 10 . m. Th §S. ALAMEDA, for Honolul g 2D m. 327 Narksi ............. Saturday, Jan. Sl Passengar Ofice, 843 Market SL., Per No. 7. Pasife 8t 4. D, SPRECKELS & BROS. £0., Benerar PANAMA R. R, ‘EiNE 0 HEW WHE Cabin, §105; COMPAGNIZ GENERALZ TRANSATLANTIQUS DIRECT LINE_TO HAVRE-PARIS Salling every Thursday, lustead u“ Saturday, at 10 a. m., from pler 42, North River, foot of Morton street. First class to vre, and Second class to Havre, $40 ane GENERAL fig}“fi FOR U'Nyx'lnb STATES and QA'-“ Ieh, % foruosr & 6. el S n on avenue, ciets sold by all Rafiroad Tioket Agonta > i OCEAN TRAVEL. | Pacific Coast Steamship Co. Steamers leave Broadway ‘Wharf, San Francisco: pany’s steamers at Seattle. For_Victoria, Vancouver (B, C.), Port Townsend, Seattle, Tacoma, Everett and New ‘Whatcom (Wash.)—11 a. m., “16, 21, 26, 31, Feb. 5. Changs steamers for Alaska 2nd G. N. Ry.; at-Seattle or Tacoma for N. P. Ry.: at Vancouver to C. P. Ry. For Eureka (Humboldt Bay)—1:30 p. m., Jan. 2, 7, 12, 17, 22, 27, Feb. 1. For San.Diego, stopping only at Santa Bar- bara, Port Los Angeles and Redondo (Los An- geles)—Steamer Santa Rosa, Sundays. 9 a. m. Steamer State of Cal., Wednesdays. 9 a. m. For Angeles, calling at Santa Crus. Monterey, San Simeon. Cayucos, Port Harford (San Lufs Obispo). (Gaviota, Bonmita only), Santa Barbara, Ventura, Hueneme, East San Pedro, San Pedro (Newport, Bonita only). For Ersenada, Magdalena Bay. San Jose del Cabo, Mazatlan, Altata. La Paz, Santa Rosa- ila and Guaymas (Mex.)—10 a. m., 7th of each month. For further information obtain the com- pany's folders. The company reserves the right to changs steamers, sailing days and hours of sailing without previous notice. TICKET OFFICE—4 New Montgomery street (Palace Hotel). ALL, PERKINS & CO., Gen. Agents, 10 Market st., San Francisco. Jan. 1, 6, 11, at Seattle to this _company's SPECIAL Excursion Rates —TO— Ports in Mexico. A delightful Winter Trip. Only $60, incluf~ ng Meals and Berth, for the Round Trip. Pa- cific Coast Steamship Company’s Steamer Cu- racao, sailing from San Francisco Tuesday, January 7th, due back January 27th, will call at the following Mexican ports: Ensenada, Magdalena Bay, San Jose del Cabo, Mazatlan, Altata, La Paz, Santa Rosalia and Guaymas. For further particulars inquire at Ticket Office, No. 4 New Montgomery St., or No. 10 Market St San Francisco. O.R.& N- CO. y Steamship Line to PORTLAND, Or., And Shor+ Rail Line from Portiand to all points East. Through Tickets to_ all points, al! rail or steamship and rail, at A STEAMER TICKETS INCLUDE BERTH and MEALS. SS. COLUMBIA Sails.. §S. GEO. W. ELDER Sails. Jan. Steamer salls from foot of Spear st. 3 28 . 11 D. W. HITCHCOCK, Gen. Agt., 1 Monta'y, 8.5 PACIFIC STEAM NAVIGATION CO. And Cia Sud Americana de Vapores To_Valparaiso, stopping &t Mexican, Central and South American ports. - Salling from How- &rd 3, pler 10, 12 m. ; .Feb. 18 Jan. SIGUATEMALA. e BIPALENA .. hese steamers are bullt express Cen. tral and South ~American passenger s (No change at Acapuico or ) and passenger office. 316 California street. BALFOUR. GUTHRIE & CO.. Gen. Agents. BAY AND RIVER STEAMERS. FOR U, S. NAVY YAR) AND VALLEN Steamers GEN. FRISBIZ or MONTICELL) 9:45 a. m., 3:15 and 8:30 p. m.,