SOCIETY`S GAY ROUTINEBefore the present month shall have drawn

to a close society, inaccordance with religiouscustom, will be obliged to enter upon the Len-

!rest and quiet: With the seasonebbing, premonitory of Ash Wednesday, itmight be supposed that the local swell set had

in lullleather during the past week, but6> iimatter of' fact the sounds of revelry have

\u25a0V. inter and fainter, until society couldIhave imagined itself prematurely sup-

planted Intothe very depths of tacki-loth anda*hes. There have been quite a number ofprivate receptions, enjoyable afternoon teas,and the elaborate ball of Mr.and Mrs. D. T.Murphy at. rhe P-arlace Hotel,but the absenceof the larger parties, usually so much in vogueat this season.of the year, has been noticeable toa surprising degree. But it will never do torind fault with a season until one is wellout ofit,more especially hs the coming week is fairlycrowded with good things in the social line.

v time since the promise of such a rarefeast has gone tinglingthrough society's veinslike a strong tonic, and the names and famesof the hosts ainl hostesses insure to the fullthemerriest seven days of the season. Miss< isri.-vv.> Sheldon and Mr. Culler Paige willbewedded on Thursday evening. On Fridaynight the club bearing that name will give it'sliisi assembly, and in addition to these thereare receptions and private entertainments sr.t-

;<> fill in every available hour of thesocial calendar.

Society women inthe East.have decided tofollow the example set by .some high-bornParisii ranizert of the "Early HourLeague/ and now it is rumored that a num-

local society belles have agreed to takeadvantage of the Lenten season by forming asimilar organisation. All who would becomememlxTs of this novel society must pledge

visa to dine at 7 p. m., begin dancing atEmal] carpet affairs, or more formal bal.-nr 9 o'clock, and then torn their backs squarely

i l.v and all festivities at t^e witchingE midnight. Seven o'clock in the mor:i---.-t find every one tip, and after tutibing

in cold water a brisk promenade in the pane or< n the Presidio must be carried out. Thebreakfast, winch follows the promenade, is

rious part of the routine, inasmuchhave ordained that it shall

.:'.>• h handsome luncheon, to which anumber of friends are invited to join. Such a

\u25a0 league formed on these lines willbe- they alone can appreciate.om stops for rest and sleep and the

: i:>'>ir League" willdoubtless meet withragement and success ii

•:\u25a0 i\u25a0•. coming more and more the custom for- >» .afternoon receptions to en-

\u25a0 r afterward those v bo btht in. and a corresponding nuiuVr of nun.

pleasant compliimnt from the hostessto those;" who have contributed largely to the

>v" her entertainment, is little additionali ami affords besides an opportunity to

talk over the incidents of the afternoon. Theformality of the reception is relaxed and the

\u25a0 -.ally with a little Impromptu

LOOKINGBACKWARDThe principal event of the week, and renlly

one of the most enjoyable of the season, wasthe bail giver, on Friday evening by Mr.andMrs. D. T. Murphy. In the Maple and Marblerooms of the Palace Hotel. The gaesta num-

: 350, 'In Invitations with very few-•i n accepted. Contrary to

w. the rooms and adjoining corridor wereartistically and beautifully decorated. Thegray l"eoeption-r< >ned into twoequal parts bra number of handsome Japa-

two apartments thus created_ used v.- cloak h'iml hat rooms by theladies and gentlemen respectively.

Mr. and Mrs. Murphy received their guest-in the marble room, and were assisted by Mr.

IMrs. <ieorge A. Pope. This handsomeapartment w,as greatly unproved in appear-ance'by the artistic use'of a number of Turkish

* - and several pieces of parlor furniture,A covered with handsome tapestries- of cheerfulm hue. state 1;,- palma and potted plants were

and the runrn. Inthe. iierc the dancing took place, the. . succeeded in producing a very\u25a0iniboo. ferns and

flax arranged on the walls above the richinn. oting. The Hungarian orchestrawaa placed in the anteroom, the entrance towhich wa*almost completely filled with fernsand potted plan

. . \u25a0 fully 10 o'clock before the dancingcommenced, and at midnight a sumptuous

'1 in the dininghall adjoiningthe ballroom. \u25a0 At the conclusion of the repastdar sumed untilafter 3 o'clock.

On Wednesday evening Mr.and Mrs. HomerS. Kinggave a delightful dinner party at theirresidence, i<'<>] Leavenwortn street. Coverswere laid for twelve and the table waa artisti-cally decorated with daffodils, deli<and rare crystalware. Little lamps with yellowcandles and shades were pla< I thetable and the globes of the elegant chandeliersv .- • \u25a0 red with Bhadea of yellow hue.The dining-room itseli was also artistical :•decked with flowers, and the affair on" thewholf ufls ope of the most enjoyable of itskindgiven during the week.

Last Tuesday Chevalier and Mme. deKontskigave a farewell reception at their residency.1017 Gearj street, in honor of Rev. R. H.Haweis, and on the same occasion they greeted

:•; oi another famous lecturer andtraveler, Mr. George Kennan. Though theentertainment waa an impromptu one, manyof the invitations having bees sent byphone, :\u25a0 pjroved to be a most delightful one.

Among the distinguished guests were: Mr.and Mrs. F. M.Pixley, Mi^s Edith Nelsonand Mr-.Frank Sullivan. Mrs. Thomas Bn, Mr.and Mrs. Homer King,Mrs. J. I).Toy. Mme.Ziska. Hiss Allie Ziska, Dr. Cbiamoreand MistChismore, Mr. George Kenuan, Rev. H. R.Haweis, Mrs. H. Thornbiirgh, Dr. and MrsPsvwlicki. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Jewett, Dr. andMrs. Szpitzi.

k Misa Mamie Holbrook gave an elaborate pinklunch party on Wednesday at her home, 1901Van Ness avenue, as a compliment to MissAlice Hobart. The table was very prettily dec-orated, and the afternoon was pleasantly -;Those praseni were: Mrs. George a. Pope, Mr.-.Daniel T.Murphy. Mrs. George H. Lent, Mrs.(ieorge Davis Koyd,Mi«s KilaHobart, Miasic Coleman, Miss Bessie Sbreve, Mis- Evelyn<'arninn. Miss Eila Morgan, Miss Eleanor Wood,Mis- [sabel McKenn*, Miss McNutt, MissFannyCrocker. Mi.-s <"arrie Taylor, Miss Jennie Blair,Mies Minnie Houghton, Miss Jeir.iie Hooker,

Nellie Hillycrand Miss May Hoffman.

A most enjoyable lunch party was given onThUKdayby Miss Emma Butler at the HotelRichelieu. The table decorations were unique,and the following ladies were present: MiaMary BellGwin, Miss Alice Hager, Miss IsabelO'Connor, Miss Belle Hutchinson. Miss MamieThomas, Miss fora Miss HelenWoolworth, Miss Ethel Tompkins, Miss K.Clementina Kip, Miss Lizzie Carroll, Miss IdaGibbons, Miss Gertrude Heitsnu, Miss AliceHeitshu, Miss Bessie Younger, Miss JuliaCrocker and Miss Daisy Van Ness.

The pink luncheon, given on Thursday lastby Miss Florence Boruck at her residence, 2125California -street, was one of the most enjoyableaffair- of the week. The followingguests wereverypleasantly entertained: Mrs.Foster Moale,Mis'- Delia Mills. Miss Margaret Sharp, MisaEmma Butler, Mitt Coraiie Keniicld, Miss EllaMorgan, Miss LizzieCarroll, Miss Mary Hath-iway, Miss Florence Ifeitshu and Miss AliceHeitshu oi Portland, Or.

<On Thursday last Mr. W. B.AVilshire gave areakfastat the Pacific Union Club inhonor of j•Ir.Morton Mitchell ofWashington, D.C. Thevests present were: Mr. Hermann Oelrichs, I

Mr. Joseph M.Quay, Mr. Frederick R. Webster,tir. J. A.Hart, Mr.F. W. Eaton, Mr.J. Downey_arvey, Mr.George Crocker and Mr.If.Wads-Torth.

Miss Mac Colburn gave a matinee tea yester-%y at her residence, 1117 Hyde street. The

rooms were prettily decorated, and the charm-ing hostess was assisted in receiving by MissLouise I'ulton. Miss Maud Magee, Hiss K.Clem-entina Kip, Miss Alberta Bancroft, Miss MayPalmer. Miss iv-^sie Prindle.Miss Alice Rum bo".Miss Charlotte Cunningham, Miss BlancheBaldwin and the Misses Gibbs.

Mrs. E.B. Pond entertained twelve friends atdinner on Friday evening last at her home onCalifornia street. The floral decorations werebeautiful p.nd the menu was elaborate. Afittingorchestra furnished appropriate musicduring the repast.

BETROTHALSOn Thursday evenings at St. Luke's Episcopal

j Church, Miss Clarissesheldon, niece of Mrs.iHippolyte Dutard, and Mr.Cutter Paige, son ofMr. Timothy Paige, willbe married.

Mis*Mary Curtis Hayes, daughter of Mr.and;Mr?. Thomas K. Hayes", and Mr. Walter I'arker

Trent willbe married at St. Luke'B Church onBaturd&y evening next.

The wedding of Miss Laura Marshutz andMr. W. EL Hammer willtake place at the resi-

| deuce of the bride's uncle. Mr. L.C. Marshutz,1918 Vallejo street, on Tuesday evening next.

The engagement is announced of Mi<s iriaCohen to Mr. Louis B. Solinsky, both of thiscity. Reception to-day between 2 and 5 p.m.at 966 Harrison street.

Announcement is made of the engagement ofMiss Blanche Heineinnn of this city to Mr. 1.Knoch of the firm of Alexander <fc Knoch ofSnsanville.

The marriage of Miss Alice M. Davis to Mr.Frank E. Richardson of Mentone will takeplace Tuesday. February 12, at noon, at theresidence of her imrents/Mr. and Mrs. J. B. F.Davis of Ross Valley.

BEFORETHE ALTAR

Mr. James Bethel!, son of Police SergeantThomas W. Bethell, and Sflfli Alice Johnson,daughter of Mr. James E. Johnson, now de-

. a former prominent merchant of Men-doeino County, were united in marriage onWednesday, the tith, at the residence of the

brides mother, Mr«.Ella E. Johnson, 106 De-visadero street. The residence had been spe-ciallyprepared lor the occasion, the florist hav-ingexerted himself inbeautifying the interiorwith flowers and ferns. At 12:30 M.. in the

oe of assembled friends aii'i relatives,the iciemony was performed by the Rev. Dr.Hempoill, Miss Jennie Armstrong and Mi^sDaley Bethel! acting as bridesmaids, whileMr. Morton and Mr. Richard Dwyer assistedthe groom. Little Miss Helen Wakeman andMiss MyrtleTriplet acted as maids of honor.

After' partaking of a delightful lunch thebride and groom departed for Santa Rosa,where they intend spending their honeymoon.The bride was beautifully attired in a whitebrocade satin dress, godel skirt, trimmed pro-fosely with duchess bice; bouffant sleeves; or-naments diamonds and lilies of the valley.

Those present were: Mr. an'! Mrs. ThomasW. BetheU, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Wakeman, Mr.ami Mrs. E. T. Dudley, Dr.and Mrs. McGowan,Mr--.A. V. Wakeman." Dr. and Mrs. Hemphill,Dr. P. J. H.Farrell, Miss Fanny Marshall, MissJennie Armstrong, Mrs. A. R. "Weir, Mrs. Kieli-ard Dwyer, Mr. Louis R. Townsend, Mr.P. J.Fisher. Mr. F.H.McConaell, Miss Daisy Bethell,Miss Helen Wakeman. Mr.Morion, Miss MyrtleTriplett and Mnstpr < larenec Wftkeman.

De Bare-Eifkind,On Wednesday evening, February 6, Hyman

Rifkind of New York City and Miss Sarah deBare were united inmarriage by Rabbi MayerS. Levy at the home of thebride's mother, 2946Mission street. The bride entered the parlor,which was tastefully decorated withflowers, escorted by Mrs. Baker and Sta.St. John. The bridegroom was escorted byMr. Baker and Mr. St. John. The bride was

illy attired in a steel-cray silk dressheavily trimmed with lace. After the cere-mony the bride and groom, with their numer-ous guests, sat down to an elaborate weddingnipper, and at a late hour the happy coupleleft for their home amid a shower of ricr.

Those ],resent were: Mrs. M.Goldwater, MissGoldwater, Mr. Nebrous. Mr. and Mrs. LouisRifkind,Mrs. S. de Bare, J. M.de Bare, Mr.findMrs. B. Ruddy, Mr. and Mrs. S.Levy,PhilipBruckner. Miss Mary Colton. Mm. RachelEngelberg, Charles Btrieket, Mr. and Mrs. I.Schwartz, Mrs. T.Argenti, Mrs. T. Argent!Jr.,Miss Nellie Argenti, Mrs. McGrath, Miss MaryMcGrath, Mrs. Iba, M. Glaser, Mis. Schmitzke",Mrg.Coyne.

Madison-Howard.On Thursday evening last the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Captain Madison, 2824 Mission street,wacthe Scene Of a brinrht and festive celebra-tion, the occasion being the marriage of theirdaughter, Fannie Madison, to Mr. Myron B.Howard.

Those present were: Colonel and Mrs. An-drews, Captain and Mrs. Madison, Mr. and Mrs.Athearne. Captain am! Mrs. Brown. Mr. andMrs. Anderson, Rev. Mr. Sprague, Mr. LouisMetzger, Mr. S. Metzger, Mr.Joseph Gottlob,Mr. J. J. Gottlob, Dr.and Mrs. Frost, Dr. Mulli-gan, Mis.s Mulligan.Mrs. Mulligan, Miss Crack,Lieutenant Seeley, Mr. Joseph McCarthy, Mr.Kaufman, Mr. J. Kaufman, Mr. Willie Kauf-man, Miss Frost, Miss SUannahan, Miss Poster,Miss Brown, MiM Sp£neider, Mrs. Schneider,Mr.McKenney, Mx."»now.

Primet-Filiatianlt.Miss Louise Primet was united in marriage

to J. Filiatiault Sunday, February 8, at theresidence of the bride's parents on Clay street.Miss Rosine Olivier acted as maid of honor andP. Boulin as best man.

Among those present were: Mrs. Olivier, Mr.and Mrs. Flicourt, Mr.and Mrs. E.Primet, Mr.and Mrs. Giber, Mr. and Mrs. Bellue, Mrs. Bou-lin,Mr.Lalande, Mr.and Mrs. Posse, Mr. and

Mrs. farina, Miss ft.Olivier, Miss Vallou, Cr. J.Boisse. Mr.and Mrs. Plumel, Miss Marie Lau-tier and P. Boulin.

THE EARLY HOUR LEAGUE WILL NOW ABSORB THE ATTENTIONOF THE SOCIETY BELLE.

RECEPTIONS

A very pleasant birthday party was tenderedto E. T.Dudley by his wife,relatives and manyfriends at his residence, 102 Devisadero street,last Saturday evening. The evening was enjoy-ably sspentt t in music, both vocal and instru-mental, interspersed with recitations anddancing. Selections were given by ProfessorEL D. Pelle, Miss Anna Dunn, the Misses Mayand Josie Duffey, Miss May Cornyn, Miss PansieO'Connell, Miss Caroline Wilson, C. E. Stubbs,Mrs. May Chapman, Charles K. Triplett, EdHall. J. 11. Meyer, J. W. Douglass, O. A. Evans,Emile Ames, E. Halm, Frank Fisher, Mr.Mur-phy, Mr. Zahxn and Julius Bebusheimer. Atmidnight the party partook of supper, whenMr. Dudley was presented with a beautifuldiamond ring, the gift of his wife; a cane byhis little grandchild. Miss MyrtleTriplett, andnrimerous other tokens of regard by his manyfriends.

The guests present were:Mr.and Mrs. WalterBlair, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Wakeman, Mr.andMrs. HullBaxter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Trip-lett, Misa Mabel Ralston. Mr. and Mrs. WilliamDudley, Mr. and Mrs. William Barkley, Mrs.Charles Dudley, Mrs.James Johnson, Mrs. JohnCarroll, Dr. D.J. H.Farrell, M-r.and Mrs. C. E.Tubbs, Miss Anna Dunn, Miss Maggie Dunn,Bfisa May <:ornyn, >frs. May Chapman. MissLulu Fink, Miss Caroline Wilson, the MissesMay and Josie Duffey, Mrs. L. Tower, Mi-sMamie Tower, Miss AggieTower. Miss MyrtleTriplett, Miss Pansie 0 Connell, Mr.and Mrs.Theodore Eisfeldt, Miss Alice Barkley, MissBessie Barkley ; Messrs. Clyde Cross

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RobertO'Connell, Ed "Tower, Ed Hall, J. H. Meyers, J.W. Douglass, O. A. Evans, Emile Ames, E.Hahn, Frank Fisher, Mr.Murphy, Mr.Zahm,Julius Bebr.sheimer, Harry Luther. 11. D.Pelle,James Bethell, Willie Barkley and Miss AliceJohns»n.

The Libbing Birthday.A very pleasant birthday party was tendered

recently to Miss Nettie Libbing,in honor ofher eighteenth birthday, at the home of herparents, 631^ Natoma street. The eveningmi spent with music, dancing and games,and at midnight a dainty supper was spread.The festivities were continued until a latehour.

The guests present wore: Miss Evelyn Syl-vester, Mist Jennie Ritchie, Miss (lara Hock-man, Miss Anna Kerr, Misses Josie and MinnieSheldon, John Hadrely, Roy Colby, WilliamDucommon, cieorge Evans, AlStokes, Miss M.Boure, Miss Alice Kane, Miss Carrie Johnson,Daniel M. Ritchie,Mrs. W. W. Sheldon, Mrs.

Mosher, Mrs. E. W. Crook,H. Schaefer, Mr. H.Blum, Frank Ford, James Kane. CharleaBrown, Louis Dem, Miss Laura Woltl, Mi-sHattie Wool!, Mi**Addie Frasier, Mrs. A Lang-rebe, Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, Mr.and Mrs. H.H. Libbing, and Misses Mabel and Laura Lib-bing.

A very pleasant birthday surprise party mitendered to Joseph Meagher at Stanford Hull,on Tuesday evening, January 29. The eveningwas enjoyably spent in dancing and singing,and at midnight a sumptuous repast wasserved. Miss Mary Meagher and Mr.John TnatVeentertained the guests withmusical selectionsduring supper, after which dancing was re-sumed.

Among those pre«ent were: Mr.and Mrs.Meagher, Mr. and Mrs. Holloran. Miss E.Meagher. Miss M. Meagher, Miss }f.MeigherMiss M.Reflly, Miss A.Lonregan, Mis* N UJ'orte, Miss M.La Porte, Miss L.La Porte, MissM-. Meapher, Miss D.Dillon, Miss M.HowardKiMA. Lehaney, Miss H.La Chapelle, Miss \'Lyon, Miss M.(iuillaume. Miss N. Quillame,Miss M.Collum, Miss T.Collum, Miss K.Col-lam. Miss A. McCall, Miss K.Brennan, Miss MHalloran, Miss E. Ilallornn, Mrs.Santry, Mrs'15. Hicks, Mrs.S. Hicks, Messrs. Joseph MeagherD. Meagher. J Taaffe, G.Tnaffe, M.Apple, C.Reilly, J. Dillon, E. Faust, G. Marshall, JGuinnane, E. Ixnvrey, W. Ureen, K. Shepston,X. Doran, S. Lewis, O. Ford, G. McGinn, J.Moran, J. Guinnane, F.La Chapelle, J. Kag, JBash.

PERSONALMENTION

Mr..and Mrs. D. U. Delmas and the MisseDelmas are visitingDel Coronado prior to theirEastern trip.

Mrs. Dora Werner of East Oakland leavesnext week on an extended tour through theEastern and Southern States, to visit relativesand friends.

Miss Chandler of St. Louis is being enter-tained by her cousin. Miss May Palmer, at herhome, 2500 Fillmore street.

Mr. and Mrs. George Crocker are occupyingthe Crocker mansion on California street.

Miss Ray Harris is visiting her aunt, Mrs. M.11. Jacobs of Antioch.

Mrs. ('. Attell has removed from 936 Mc-Allister street to 1312 Buchanan street andwill receive on the last Wednesday of everymonth. . .

Colonel W. Thompson, U. S. A.,retired, Is atthe Somerset House in Los Angeles.

Samuel Rosener. the sexton of the Congrega-tion Emanu-El, has fully recovered irom theeffects,of the accident which he sustained twoweeks ago.

Last Tuesday Mrs. Edward C. Wright andMrs. Alfred Shaw Moore received a number oftheir friends at 1324 I.eavenworth street. Theywillreceive every Tuesday inFebruary.

Mr. and Mrs.Morton Mitchell are here on avisitand are the guests of Mr.and Mrs. F. W.Easton at their residence, 1024 Pine street.

Mrs. C. S. Unna of Portland, Or., who hasbeen visiting her mother the past two months,willbe at home Thursday afternoon, the 11th,at 1227 Golden Gate avenue, prior to her de-parture for home on the 15th.

Mrs. George C. Boardman will receive onTuesdays in Marc at her residence on Frank-linstreet.

Miss Ashe has not returned home, as hasbeen announced, but isnow visitingfriends inat. Louis and willreturn shortly.

Mrs. Alphonse Wigmore has just returned toher home on Leavenworth street, after passinga month in Southern California.

Mr.and Mrs. Menefie ofSanta Cruz are;spend-inga few weeks at Paso Robles. j

Judge and Mrs. Garber passed the early partof the week in BanJose.

Mrs. Charles J. Torbert and Miss Mollie Tor-bert are visitinginNew York City.

Mr.and Mrs.ll.Wangenheimer of this cityaresojourning at Paso Robles.

Fred H. Beaver has returned from a visit toLos Angeles.

• Majorand Mrs. Frank McLaughlin and MissAlice McLaughlin came down from Orovillelast Tuesday and are at the Palace.

Miss Laura Bates has returned from a visitto Mrs. a. P. Beheld inSacramento. • --•'•. Samuel Rucker. of &ftn(i-JQ?e .^returned lastTuesday from a visit to Major McLaughliu'sfamily at Orovilje.

Mr. and Mrs. Goodfriend and Miss Goodfriendare spending a few weeks at Paso Robles.

Lieutenant James B. Erwin, Fourth Cavalry,U.S. a., willreturn from his leave of absenceon February IS.

Miss Nellie Hillyerhas returned from a visitto friends in the East.

Captain Brice, U.S. N., and Mrs. Brice areStill located at Paso Robles.

Mrs. I). I). Colton and Mrs.CrittendenThorn-ton left last Thursday for New York, en routeto Europe.

Mr. Carroll W. MeAfeJ and Mr. CharlesGraham returned from the sou ihern part of theState last Tuesday.

tfinDora Saalbnrg, whohat been oa a visitto her sister. Mrs. Sess Prager of Portland, Or.,is expected to return on Tuesday.

Mrs. John B. Milton, wife of LieutenantMilton, V.B. N.. is pasting the winter at 1813Scott street.

Colonel \V. I). Sanborn is visiting friends in.Santa Barbara.

Mr. Rudolph Neumann is expected to returnfrom Europe early In .March.

Mrs. Henry Wetherbec and Mrs. Frances B.Edgerton returned on Wednesday from a visitto Honolulu.

Mr. Willis Polk has recovered from his recentsevere lUaeea,

commander Charles E. Clark, U. S. N., is inVallejo o:i leave of absence.

IN THEFUTURE

William Greor Harrison willgive a breakfastthis morning at the Bohemian Club in honorot Frederick Warde. One hundred invitation.'

have been issued for the affair.The Cotillon Club has issued invitations for

a party to be given at National Hall, 815 Ellisstrict, on Tuesday evening, February 12.

On Friday next Miss Huie willgive a tea inhonor of Mrs. J.L. Fraser at her home on Jack-son street. Amongothers who will assist theyoung hostess in receiving will be Mrs. J. L.Thrasher, Mrs. George A.Crux, Miss Hill,MissBurlingand Miss Thornton.

Mrs.Wethcred and Miss Wctliered willgiveone of their delightful "teas" on Thursday, the21st, from 4 to ft P. M.

Mrs. Gordon Blanding willgive a matinee teaon Saturday next from 4 to 7 at her residence,1900 Franklin street. \u25a0'\u25a0

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The regular monthly meeting of SequoiaChapter, D.A. R., willbe held at the Occiden-tal Hotel Monday, February 11, at 2 p. M.

The fifthand last meeting of the Friday NightClub willbe held Friday evening next. Itwillbe an assembly.

The Vaudeville Club willgive its first enter-tainment on Thursday evening, February 14,at the residence ofMrs. Henry T.Scott. Threemeetings willbe held before the close of theseason. .

Aconcert inaid of the Men's Home, 55 Minnastreet, has been arranged to take place onWednesday, February 20.

A matinee tea willbe given at the residenceof Mrs. Robert A.McLean, on Pacific avenue,on Saturday, the 28d inst.. for the benefit of theScheel guarantee fund. The following ladieshave the affair in charge: Mrs. R. A. McLean,Mrs. Horace L.Hill,Mrs. Henry L. Dodge, Mrs.William Thomas, Mrs. Henry J. Crocker, Mrs.Martin Kellogg and Miss Bourn.

The loan exhibition of portraits of societyladies willshortly take place at the Mark Hop-kins Institute of Art. The proceeds are to Ik;divided between the Salvation Army's Chil-dren's Home and the Children's Hospital. Mrs.A. Chcsebrough has the management of theaffair in hand. _

The Verein Oesterreich will give a ball atUnion-square Hall on the evening of Sunday,February 17.

The employes of Goldberg, Bowen & Leben-baum have issued invitations for their first en-tertainment iind hop, to take place at GoldenGate Hall on Thursday evening, February 21.

The Knights of the Red Branch have ar-ranged to celebrate the anniversary of thebirthday of Robert Emmet on the evening ofMonday evening, March 4. The affair will takethe form of an entertainment to take place atMetropolitan Hall,and an excellent programmehas been prepared.

The Independent Rifles willgive another oftheir socials at Saratoga Hall on the evening ofFebruary 17.

Alcatraz Circle No. 58, C. O. F., willgive itsseventh r.nnuai masquerade party at CaliforniaHall, 620 Bush street, on the evening of Febru-ary 1(5.

The Verdis will give their fourteenth eveningdross pnrty on Tuesday evening, February 13,at Union-square Hall.

The San Francisco Frauen Vereiu willgivea

card social at California Hall on Sunday even-ing, February 24.

The ApolloDancing Club willgive an even-ingdress souvenir party at Mission Opera-hallon Wednesday evening, February 20.

The Brownie Club of the Girls' High Schoolwill hereafter be known as the Sine NominaClub.

The Varsovienne Club will give a valentineparty on Wednesday evening, February 13, atSocial Hall, 102 O'Farrell street.

The San Francisco Hebrew Social .Club willgive its. first annual Purim prize masqueradeball onSunday evening, February 24, at OddFellows' Hall.

The Sans Pouci Club willgiveits first annualminstrel performance at Mission Opera-hall,2131 Mission street, on Tuesday evening, Feb-ruary 13.

The Mystics willgive their seventh party atUnion-square Hall on Tuesday evening, Feb-ruary 19.

The Militatres of Company F,First Regiment,N.G.C, willgive their fourth minstrel enter-tainment and dance at Odd Fellows" Hall Tues-day evening, February 12. .Some of the talentwillconsist of Mr.Thomas Eggert, Dr. Sieberst,Messrs. J. Cathcart, Henry Osthoff ,D.M.Ward,E.Lotz. James Allen and F. M.Kelly.

The Tuesday Night Club willgive their sixthparty at Union-square Hall February 26.Strictly evening dress.

Oro "Fino I'arlor, N. D. G. W., willgive avalentine cotillon on February 13 at SocialHall, Alcazar building. Handsome valentinefavors willbe distributed.

The Deux Temps Dancing Club willgive itssecond party at Howry's Hall on Monday even-ing, February 11. invitations and eveningdress willbe the rule.

The pupils of the San Francisco School forElocution and Dancing will give« ball on Mon-day evening, February 25, at their hall, cornerof (irove and Laguna stieets.

The tenth anniversary ballof El Dorado Par-lor No. 52.N. S. G. W.,will be given on Wash-ington's birthday at National Guard ArmoryHall. Invitations may be procured from mem-bers of the parlor.InYoung Men's Institute circles the subject

most discussed a! present is the coming annualfulldress party of Ignatian Council No. 35, atOdd Fellows' Hall,on Thursday evening, Feb-ruary 14. Judging from past balls given bythis council the coining one willdoubtless beone of the season's social successes.

The members of Stanford Parlor So. 70, N. B.6. \V., will give their ninth anniversary partyat I.O. O. P. Hall on Thursday evening, Febru-ary 21. Full dress willbe the order of theevening, and from the brisk manner in whichmembers are subscribing for invitations theevent promises to be most successful.

MISCELLANEOUSThe entertainment and social given by Young

Ladies' Institute No. 7 on Monday evening,January 28, viaa grand success. Union-squareHall was crowded with members and theirfriends who listened to a well-rendered pro-gramme, after which dancing was enjoyed.The programme was participated in by MissMamie Stern, Mr. (Jeorge 11. Alden, Miss MamieMcCready. Mr. William Ogilvie, Mr. JosephFogarty, Miss Stella Sanford, Dr. McCarthy, Mr.Philip Newman, Mrs. Barns, Mrs. H. Lewis,Professor Joseph Roeckel, Mr.William Cleary,Mr. Charles Brown. Miss Marion Ogilvie andMiss Marguerite Ogilvie.

Apleasant birthday party was given to Mr.Charles Schilling on Friday evening, February8, 1895; at his mothers residence. 1427Btelner street. The guests spent the eveningpleasantly In vocal and instrumental music.

The officers of the society are Mrs. A. T.Toomy, president; H.11.Moore, vice-president;George F.Kuler. secretary; Miss LillyToomyand (i. S. Terkildsen, executive committee.

CLUBPARTIES

The Alcazar Bohemian Dramatic Club gave aaexcellent production of Frazer's five-act com-edy-drama entitled "ANoble Outcast" on Mon-day evening, January 28, under the auspices ofhe San Francisco School for Elocution andDancing, at their hall, corner Grove and La-guna streets. The cast was as follows: JerryWeston, Mr. J. E. Reynolds; Jack Worthing-ton, Mr. James L. Hanly: James Blackburn,Mr.Walter G. O'Brien; Colonel Lee,Mr.HarryWhelan; Adams, Mr. Ed J. Bowes; detective,Mr. \V.G. Suss: Nana Weston, Miss Alice Mur-phy; Mrs. Lee, Miss Ida Bowman; Sadie. MissDaisy Bishop.

After the curtain was rung down on the lastact dancing was inaugurated, and continueduntil an early hour.

The Students' Club of the California SchoolofElocution and Oratory gave an open meet-ing on Tuesday evening last. An excellentprogramme was rendered, being one of the bestpresented at the club for some time, and washeartily enjoyed. The following was the pro-gramme: Piano solo, Miss LilianFeatherston;vocal solo, Miss Ruth White; recitation, MissVida White; mandolin solo, Signnor Bolopnesi.The entertainment concluded with the tarce,"ABox of Monkeys," by members of the club.

The Brownies gave their second eveningdress party at Odd Fellows' Hall on Fridayevening, February 1. Notwithstanding theuncertainty of the weather and the manycoaster attractions, the Brownies scored a de-cided success. This affair outclassed allprevious attempts. The ladies' toilets, the dec-

orations, the music, the bright lights and themany pleasant face* all went to make theBrownie party enjoyable. The march startedat 9:10, led byMr.WillB. Goode and Miss HelenF. Moore, who was clmrminprlyattired ina paleblue silk gown. Following came Mr.Val K.Bury and Miss Prowel and over two hundred.couples. Fourteen dances were indulged inunder the direction of Mr. willB. Goode, andgreat credit is due the efforts of Messrs. J. N.Ross, William J. Pedcn Jr., W. W. Wilson, ValR. Buryand Dan K. Murden.

On Wednesday evening, January 30, MissionOpera Hall was thescene of considerable mirth,

the occasion being the '•'49" dance given by

the Apollo Dancing Cluo. The members of theclub and their many friends presented a novelappearance, very much in keeping with anaffair of this kind. The grand march wasstarted at 9:30, under the leadership of MissMaeCaise and Mr. R. Lachman. The prizesarranged for the six most original '49-ers wereawarded to the following: Miss Cotter, MissCummings, Miss Black, Mr. Lachman, Mr.Thomas and Mr. Smith. The success of theaffliir was due to the efforts of the followingcommittee: Messrs. lx>oney, Machabee,Thomas, Puckett and Dcnvir.

Adelightful party was given to"The Sight-

seers" at the home of Miss Sadie Pay ton, onSunday evening, February 3. The time waspleasantly spent with dancing, music andgames. At midnight Sttppn was? served,after which the festivities were resumed.

Among those present were: Mrs. Payton, G.Goodman, the Misses Sadie and Mamie Payton,the Misses Florence and Mamie Tustin, MissLottie Norris, Miss Martha Tierney, Miss ElsieNagel, Miss Mamie Leaner, G. Bergst, R. Gunn,H.McCabe, K.Bergst, B. < raw, W. Grundig, E.Creba, Mr. McCarthy and Mr. Mervis.

THE MORNING CALL, SAN FRANCISCO, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1895.17

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS -DRY GOODS. ,

POWERFUL ATTR AC fIONSSECOND WEEK

-OF OUR,

Stock-Takin£ Reduction Sale!The bargains that attracted such a multitude of buyers during; the open-

ing week of the great Reduction Sale that we are now holding preparatoryto our Annual Stock-taking are this week succeeded by another and STILLMORE POWERFUL ARRAY OF ATTRACTIONS, examples of which wesubmit to illustrate the TREMENDOUS CUTS INPRICES made, and thusgive an idea of the

MATCHLESS OPPORTUNITIES AFFORDED PROMPT BUYERS!

CLOAK DEPARTMENT.3-I-A.3DI3EIJS' JACK3DTS.

At 562.50.LADIES'DOUBLE-BREASTED JACKETS, of diagonal twilled cloths, cheviots and

beaver cloth, worth from $10 to $12 50. These are odd sizes and will be closed outat $2 50 each.

At $3,50.LADIES' DOUBLE-BREASTED JACKETS, of dark tan covert cloth, with and with-

out braid trimmings; also plain Navy Blue Beaver Jackets, stylishly made; worth$7 50, willbe closed out at $3 50 each.

VAt $5.00. . \u25a0

LADIES' DOUBLE-BREASTED THREE-QUARTER JACKETS, of black twilledcheviot, full sleeves, large revers and bone buttons, worth $10, willbe closed out at

. $5 each.At 55.00.

LADIES' DOUBLE-BREASTED JACKETS of covert cloth, mixed brown, black andnavy cheviots, with full sleeves, large revers and bone buttons, worth $10, willbeclosed out at $5 each. \u0084:- «

•Vi?1

"At $7.50.

LADIES' THREE-QUARTER LENGTH HALF-FITTINGJACKETS of mixed browncheviot, navy and black Deaver and cheviot; also three-quarter length Close-fittingJackets of covert cloth, inmedium shades, withlarge revers and full sleeves," worth$12 50, willbe closed out at $7 50 each.

Xja:dx:e:jb' cloth -a^hntzd 3f»XjT7js:ec ga:e»:ehs.* . At $7.50. -.LADIES' BLACK CLOTH DOUBLE CAPES, with toD cape trimmed with either

Baltic seal or serpentine braid, worth $12 50, willbe closed out at $7 50 each.v At $10.00.

LADIES' DOUBLE CAPES of medium and dark shades of tan Kersey, also seal-brownKersey withapplique trimming, worth $15, willbe closed out at $10 each.

At 57.50.LADIES' PLAINMILITARYCAPES of seal plush, lined with silk, worth $12 50, will

be closed out at $7 50 each. . •At I.SO.

LADIES' THREE-QUARTER MILITARY CAPES of seal plush, with black mar-ten fur collar, also circular capes, with top cape trimmed with Baltic seal, linedthroughout withsilk, worth$17 50, willbe closed out at $11 50 each.

CIIIUDriEINr'S JACKETS.

At. SI.OO,

CHILDREN'S DOUBLE-BREASTED JACKETS, of ladies' cloth, in shades of tan,scarlet, brown and black, light weight materials, in sizes ranging from4 to12 years,worth $2, willbe closed out at $1each.

At 51.50.CHILDREN'S DOUBLE-BREASTED JACKETS, in tan, gray and brown mixed ma-

terials, withnarrow braid trimmings, in sizes ranging from 4 to 12 years, worth$3 50, willbe closed out at $1 50 each.

At J83.50.MISSES' DOUBLE-BREASTED JACKETS, innavy, also tan mixtures, with full

sleeves, large revers, bone buttons, worth $6 50, willbe closed out at $3 50 each.

HOUSE-FURNISHINGS.T-WO Xj33^3I.X>I3XTG- SPECIALS. ,

FINE INGRAIN CARPET SQUARES, size 3x5 feet, 75c each ; 6x9 feet, $2 50; 7^x9feet, $3 25; 9x9 feet, $3 75: 9xlo^' feet, $4;9x12 feet, $5; 9xl3^ feet, $5 75— just halftheir values.

About 1000 pairs NOTTINGHAM CURTAINS, the clean-up of a large manufactory, insmall lots, some imperfect, from 2}4 to 4 yards long, at half value.

'OTHIEIFI LEA3DEIIB.

At 15 Cents a Yard.3 cases DOUBLE BED SHEETING, unbleached, 2yA yards wide, excellent heavy goods,

value for 20c.At 6*3 Cents a Yard. j

90 pieces CHECK GLASS TOWELING, Irish linen, good assortment of checks, valuefor 10c. .

At SO Cents a. Yard. ,Balance of our FINE MARBLE-EFFECT, HEAVY-WEIGHTFRENCH FLANNEL,

elegant fashionable goods, reduced from 75c and $1 a yard.

At 35 Cents EJaoh.Good grade BED SHEETS, ready for use, made of heavy bleached sheeting, for single

beds. .Same grade for double beds, 45c each.

At SO Cents Bach.200 NEW 4-4 CHENILLE TABLE-COVERS, good styles, heavy fringes, reduced from

$1. Allsizes reduced.At *4.50 a Pair.

FINEPURE WOOL WHITE BLANKETS, weight 6 pounds, that were $7.

At7*5 Cents Eaoh.FULL SIZE HEAVY WHITE BEDSPREADS, 74x80 inches, reduced from $1 10.

At »1.35 Eaoh.2 cases SPECIALLY LARGE and HEAVY WHITE SPREADS, size 84x90 inches,

reduced from $1 75. .'.;

At 1Q Cents a Yard.

5 cases SUPERIOR XXX BLEACHED SHEETING, almost equal to Utica, fully 90inches wide, reduced from 25c;also 81 inches at 16c. See these values.

At &A Cents a Yard.GOOD VARD-WIDE CAMBRIC, equal to Lonsdale, reduced from 10c.

At 1&A Cents J a Yard.A leader in CHECK GLASS TOWELING, fine Irish linen, 22 inches wide, reduced

from 20c. . V;At 15 Cents Baoh.

210 dozen FINE DAMASK ALL-LINEN TOWELS, neat borders, fringes knotted,reduced from 20c.

At la^i Cents a Yard.!100 pieces NEW PERCALES, advance styles and coloring, 15-cent texture.

At 1O Cents a Yard.250 pieces NEW DRESS GINGHAMS, good grade and styles, will be 12^c after

stock-taking.• At 5 Cents a Yard.BEST STANDARD GINGHAMS and INDIGO PRINTS and SUITINGS, all at sc,

reduced from B>£c.At ©5 Cents a Dozen.

200 dozen BLEACHED ALL-LINENNAPKINS, 19 inches square; reduced from $1 25.At 75 Cents Eaoh.

LADIES' BLACK SATEEN SKIRTS, nicely embroinered insilk, reduced from $1.

NOTE.-We shall start into clear out all Oddments and Remnants of Sheetings,Linens, Crashes, Flannels, Calicoes, Portieres, etc., this week.

AS^W^^ MURPHY BUILDINGk /{/{/Met Street, comer §1 M\/

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Hn loinnQifionfilliEiefJUdlLlUliNOW BEFORE THE

EYES OF THEPUBLIC.

Would a reliable merchant guarantee his clothto retain' its color when- he knows positively itwillnot? "\u25a0\u25a0'-_. \u25a0 >

f - NO.Would an honorable druggist sell you a rem-

edy that would KILLyour BABY instead ofcuring it?

NEVER.Would an honest butcher send you meat he

would not put on his own table?

Certainly Not.Then why will the would-be "Beauty Doc-

tors" advertise for sale preparations that willpositively remove wrinkles, freckles, pimples,blackheads, etc. when they do not cure them-selves? Isay itis

0 FijiOH THE PUBLIC.Does not each lady notice and remark the

fitof her modiste's gown? So itis with thoseseeking lovelycomplexions. Why would a ladybuy apreparation that is advertised to be madein a "Beauty Doctor's" own laboratory, by herown chemist, under her personal supervision,guaranteed to be perfect and to do the workpromised, when the advertiser dare not repre-sent her own goods, fearing to be told—"Doctor,heal thyself, then we willbuy."

But not so with

{is. jlettie jinmjtSf^^^^ Irepresent my

>||^||P^ own goods; can belBjl|F a seea aD( consullte^l|p i with any day, free,

_*&, C? and can offer no||S^ better testimonial

than ffly own face»\ .TuftaK?ftr*i4*v f upon which the

Lola JJoq^ez [Ji'eine,The Skin Food and Tissue Builder, is constantlyused.

'High, dry winds mean Rough, Itching

and Burning Faces. Now is the season whenFreckles make their appearance. Ladies, youcannot afford to wear that rough, sallow, muddycomplexion with your delicate new frock andbonnet. ONE POT of

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LOLd nONTEZ CREnESKIN FOOD ™>

TISSUE BUILDERWillmake your face to match your gown.

Price, 75 cents per pot. Lasts three months.

iiiiiw>r*''':rg'^ . A lady, a living/|j^j!|l-^tjgp2?S&*tt proof, withone side

pletely restored to

yP^B MRS. HARRISON'S

Nfc££ *»»v pin DCCTRDTB

w* / P»° flfcoluBtil'\&£i'*^2>* / The change is Most.J&!&>> ' f Beautiful to behold,

i~fsi». • while the other sideis as white as the

\u25a0 driven snow. .IT"IS NOT A

*DYE,but a Natural Restorer.

The color ispermanent and leaves the hair fineand gic3sy,' clean and free from all sediment orany sticky matter; clear as water; cleanly to use.

Restores the natural color to the whiskersequallvwell. '

PRICE PER BOTTLE, $i.oo. Sent anywhereupon receipt of price.

T^TOTTTT"

TD/^bT1 ladies ont ofLIJLIJ\Lt. IUI town sendingtins ad. with in cents in stamps, will receive a

;book of instructions and abox ofSkin Food and;Face Powder Free. . -TiRS. NETTIE HARRISON;

BEAUTY DOCTOR, ]>40 &n<! 42 G«&ry St., Sao Francisco.