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20 OCTETY was Ei<s<sy «nd gay during Qs^. the pa?t week— the last week of the AL_y) year— ard went from dinners to — dances and theater parties with scarcely an Interruption. Rumor .was also busy connecting the names of six prom tnent prang ouple. and it is more than probable that the unreliable dame for once Is correct or.d that the early new year win fpc tV.e announcement of these betrothals. Sfottcrday the announcement was made of the »r.};ri»;cmer.t of Mss» Helen Otis Thomas, daughter of Mr. and Mra. Will lam Thomas, to Frederick Klmble of Los Aaccles, ami on Thursday Mr. and Mrs. 12. W. Hcrkir.s annourced the cngagf-rmnt of the ir dancbter, Mir.s Helen Hopkins, to AngUStua Taylor. Another Interesting en- KajrrTr.Tit itift mide public is that of Wil llhP"!'*. '!>' r.cll-known architect, to Mr*. ChrlMi:io Moore, formerly Miss Hnrr«N!:\. On Thursday evening Mr. and Mr*. E. W. Hopkin* rive a dinner complimentary to Mi?* ClaJra Hamilton and Mr. Mart:n. tvhoFo cancmeot was recently an financial Beated at tho table were t>e Misses Hopkins; Miss Thereto Morgan, Miss Caro Crockett, Miss Mary Scott. Miss llo'.tr. Thuniaj*. Harry Hougatrn, ADVERTISEMENTS. "Oil MRS. HARRISON, Why Do I Have Wrinkles, I Am Only 28?" This is only a sample of the many despairing cries that come 10 r.ic iroia z\\ over. Many reasons for wrinkles. but most potent of all is that the skin end underlying tissues do not receive enough nourishment from the food we cat to keep the skin smooth, soft and velvety. Hut, thank fortune, the skin will take up this needed nourishment through the pores if with gentle mas- tape we apply a suitable skin food. FREE TREATMENTS Sufficient to convince the most skepti- cal that every woman can possess that chief essential to beauty — fresh, healthy complexion. Through indifference and neglect, your skin is probably marred with Slf^iii Co:irse t i < v^ss|gg Wrinkles, Mrs. >cti!e Oorrl«ioVii MfilpC Latest Portrait. HIUIWO- You probably fully realize how ob- noxious these blemishes are. but \ou ; are too sensitive to investigate a treat- ment for rhcir removal. Do you know the lonper these blemishes are allowed to run en unchecked the more numer- ous they become? Consider this coming week your op- portunity and let me prove what I can do toward renovating your skin. Re- member, investigation costs you noth- ing. I have yet found no case of skin aißiction beyond repair. Consultation strictly private. No publicity. LOLA MONTEZ CREME, Hie Skin Food and Tissue BaiUkr. Is a food for the skin. It makes the skin firm and preserves its elasticity, thus preventing wrinkles. You cannot freckle or tan with the crcme on your face. No toilet table complete without it. One pot, 75 cents. Lasts X months daily use. It is the only Skin Food on the market Beware of worthless IMI- TATIONS and accept no substitute. Your Gray Hair o^ „.,. Not Wanted Jrssss 1 But there is relief from it. In . Four Days it can be Restored ft To Its Natural Color by using |P?J| 4 -Day I ?^S fliair Restorer : ; It is not a dye, but in a natural way Bit acts on the roots, compelling the ■ secretion of the pigments that rive ■life and color to the hair— in four fcays— Jt a bottle, at all druggists. SUPERFLUOUS 111 ID That greatest of all dli - H (i vPi figurememts of a wo- 1I ■» 111 nan's face, permanently rrtioTcd. in th« only inoceir.fdl way .-♦lth th* ELECTRIC KEEDLE,'m ipyatod by Mrs. Karri ton. Warts. Freckles. Moles, Pimp lei tslWrinkU quicLlj removed and*. mj personal treatment at my Der* caiolocical Parlors. rQlll PflT FRPP L*4lm out of town InlnL ru i intCi rrnfllnz thin coupon . n a 10e In •iam;)» will receive my UOOV ot ln- ,tru<-tt"n>i and a box <■• 1/>I.A ' MONTEZ . jESJIB ftnd FACE I-OWDEIt FUEE. MRS. NETTIE" HARRISON, ATOLOG IBT. &nd 42 Ge&zj Street, San Fraaciioo. 1 SOCIETY Clarence Follis, Frank Owen. E. M Oreenwav and Max M Nutt. Another Jo ligntful dinner on Thursday evening was the one given by the Misses Stubbs Com plimentary to Miss Genevieve King.- Miss Adelaide Murphy's "calico ball" • £ Ven l»iK was more in the nature of a ' delightful informal frolic than a regular ball. About thirty-five couples join d in the merrymaking at the home of the host ess, on Pacific avenue and Pierce street. The members of the Entre Xous Cotillon cave their third assembly and german un last Friday evening at the Palace Hotel, and, as usual, it was a most successful and brilliant gathering. Fifty couples at tended and -danced six pretty and In tricate lieu res of the cotillon under the directorship of Sanford G. Lewald and Miss Lulu Berber.. The following partici pated in the leading bot: Misses Coral Gilbert, Alma HJr.k. Irene Danforth, Boat rice Jacques, Alice 1.. L»unne, Martha Korbel, Kate Itarkhaus. Georgia Read, Louise Heppner. Isabel Hemmenway, Clara Campe, Kate Galnes. Belle Herser, Mac Ludlow, Clara Uyington. Anita Pur- Icnky, Kate Bylngton and Sadie Ludlow; Jesse M. Whlted, Dana Wise. Arthur Hin tar, Charles Luce, D. T. Berry, James T. Ludlow, Arthur Meussdorffer, William F. Hooke, George Purienky, Herman Herzer, Frank C. Sykes, Dr. William C. Hopper. Louis G.Schord. Dr. J. J. Kingwell, Claire Morrill. Merrltt Roblson, George Hendry and Fred S.'Grecnlee. The members of the Entre Nous Cotillon Club, accompanied by the patronesses, will give a New Year's eve ball and co tillon at the |)lfC House. They will start at 1U o'clock on Sunday evening on a trol ley ride ami arrive at tho Cltn* House at 11:4.">— in time to see the old year out and the new year In. Dancing will commence at 12 o'clock and last until 6 o'clock. Sup ;cr will be served at 1:30. A cotillon Tvill l.c danced at i':3o a. m. One of the plcasuntest functions of Christmas week was the dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. Butterlleld. Their guests wore Monsieur Itcnard. Mme. Benard, Professor Cary Jones", Mrs. Jones, Dr. Jean Jordan, Miss Leslie Jordan, Mr. But tei field. Mrs. Butterfleld and Fred Butterfleld. Nearly three hundred people enjoyed the hospitality of Colonel Isaac Trumbo on t'hristmad eve. His pretty homo at 1533 Sutter street was the scene of a brilliant spectacle. Surpliced choir boys sang their carols; well known singers rendered music appropriate to the season of the year, and all present made merry over a heav ily laden Christmas tree. Colonel Tnimbo, with the aid of his brother Howard, re ceived «ho guests and also saw that there were no halts In the evening's entertain ment. For the past live years Colonel Trumbo has on Christmas eve Invited his friends to his homo, lil.s popularity among the Furpliced choirs of this city is M great that its members serenade him each year. When the services at their re spective churches were concluded on the Subbath evening the choir boys did not don* their gowns, but wont directly to the colonel's residence. When half a block away the^- began to sing their beautiful carols. Needless to say the singers were Invited in to partake of the good cheer, nnd the colonel, as Is his woot, presented a gift to each member. Between the hours of S and 9 the colonel allowed his servants to entertain tholr friends, and their gen «rous employ, r saw to it that each guest received a token. After 9 o'clock th<- col onel's friends arrived and they remained to see the dawn of Christmas day. They're Engaged. The r-r.paj;. -mr nt of Wm Lillie R^ntz to n annouii'- The ■ nt is am. • Miss .IF i.ill Taylor. The w.'d.Mng will ■• m..ath. Th- - nt is annmincpd of Miss n and J. C Borge They ■ " ' ' ■ . from et. Mr- M Klirman have an lagement of their dauch :. Llhrman to Artliur fternoona of the Kb, 7th and 11th of January. Wedding Bells. On Saturday evening last E. E. Eps«t was united In marriage to Miss Annie Frater in the parlors of the Cosmopolitan Hotel, corner of Fifth nnd Mission streets. A large company of the friends of both parties gathered to celebrate the event. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. Wilson. W. W. Welsh ac . as best man and Mis? Lottie BwartS officiated as bridesmaid. Nearly a hundred guests sat down at the banquet board. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E. Es *er. W. W. Welsh, Miss Lottie B waits Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Prater. Mr. and Mrs. William Fahey. Agnes Fahey John I'ahey. Miss -- ■■ii- Fahey. Mr. and Mr* George pom. Mr. and Mrs. N. Rake. Mr. nd Mrs. James Desmond. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Frankllne. Jack Welch and sis ters, James Swartz. Mrs. Jessie Hunter John O'Rourke. Mrs. M. F. .>•*.. J. Cornyn. John Bayer. J. W. Kane- and Mr and Mrs. Herenth. Mr. and Mrs. C. Balr", Mr and Mrs. Philip Kahen. Home Gatf)eri eg- 3 a most enjoyable masquerade party was Clvm at the home of Miss Gcorgie L.u?e, "45 Harrison Ftreet, Sat unlay evening. De ccm\yrr 16. The evening was spent in dancins and vinj* Ramos. An elaborate supper was served at 12 and unmasking took place whtn every one was seated Those present wore: Mr. and Mrs. Luce Mr. and Mr?. Bapln. Mr. and Mrs. At wood, Mrs. fSreenlaw, Mrs. Hermann Mrs. Kennedy. Mrs. At wood, George Sweeney, Fred Welch. Oils Johnson. V.'i!' iam Deasy. Walter Hancock, Ed Hoenn Matt l^eonard. Ollle Powell. Geor«e Thompson. George Smith. Walter Jack pon. Willie Luce, Meyer Hermann. Jim Hrown. Harvey Hermann. 1,. Peterson Tom O'Connor. George Kennedy. Fred Casey, Kd Kearney, George HatfU-l'd William Rukcr. Mr. Powell. Mr. Hancock and th«» Misses Georgle Luce, Anna Deasy Kate Callane. Nora Callane. Tes« Guinee Frances McDermott. Kline Hess, Ida Man ning. Leona Gless. Emma Laederich, Car rie aantl, Amy Hancock, Lulu Watson. Annie Watson. Clara Adams. Lizzie Dii Fossi. Carrie Dv Fo*si, Dagma Wallace Jo Simon. Freda Simon, Ella Mollov Ailc Molloy. Lizzie Kearney. Mamie Kearney ar.d l red Bwagg, Walter Evans and George Boyd. The stiver anniversary' of the marriage 01 Mr. and Mrs. Christian Goltzene was tittlngly celebrated on Tuesday ovening, December 2-;, at Knights of Pythias Hall. The hall was beautifully decorated and a most enjoyable evening was passed. At 10:30 an elaborate dinner was served. Among the many guests were Mr. and Mrs. Christian Goltzene, Chris tian Goltzene Jr., Mr. and Mrs ]| Craraerdlng. Miss 15. le Cramerding. Miss Emma Cramerding. Desire Sou riau. Miss Clara Sourlsu. Mrs. W. Whltcomb, Mr. and Mrs. McClel land. Miss Mary Batteaux, Miss Pau line nattoaux. Miss Lillian Batteaux. Mr. and Mrs Chris Wall. Chris Wall Jr.. ! Miss Katherlne Wall, Mrs. M. Weisse Mi?s E. M. Weisso. A. ZlegMmeyer. Mrs! It. Esjiel. Miss Ruby Espel, Mr Mann. Mr Hess, Mrs. R. Pless. Miss Lillian Pless, Miss Annie Rothbcrg. Miss Clancy. Miss Knthorino Drlscoll. Ixtuls D. Sourlau, Miss Marie Drtscoll, Mlsg Lena Brandt Jen. Miss Baltola, Miss Rapine, Mrs. Avers, Mra. Fredericks and Carl Rockwltz. Last Tuesday, at 510 Montgomery street, a most delightful surprise wan extended to J. W. Wlsslngcr. one of San Francisco's oldest and most prominent building con tractors, upon his seventy-sixth birthday the forty-ninth celebration since his ar rival In this city. After a neatly chosen address by Herbert 11. Maggs, the guests presented Mr. Wisslnger with a solid gold match box. enriched with a large diamond and accompanied by an artistic pen and Ink Illuminated testimonial. Seated at the banquet, which was a part of the ex tended surprise, the gathering was photo graphed, and while enjoying the repast the hours of the afternoon were most cheerily passed. Those present were: i Frank "Ench. John 11. Wilson. D. R. Jones, j Thomas Butler, Herbert B. Maggs, Fred ! crick Snook. Wesley Heldt, H. L. Peter sen. 11. Ralston. Reeso Llewellyn, Fred > E. Brett. P. A. Poan«\ Thomas D. Rlor flan. Louis Wclll, 11. F. Wagner, William 11. Campbell, M. Zacharlas and James Young. •■■•■ . ■Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Morgan gave a musicals and social at their residence. 816 Union street. Oakland. Christmas night. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Ed McLauirhlln of San Francisco. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas King, Miss Maude King. Mr. and Mrs. John Rarnett. Rich ard Barnett. Mrs. Crosble, the Misses May Kathleen and Theresa Crosble, i.<l Marshall, th» Missis Mabel. Florence and Jeonnle Maurer. Hubert Mulkav. Walter Mulkay, Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs, Sam Ellis of Llvermore, Willie Morgan and Percy Morgan. • Mr. and Mrs. H. Kochmann celebrated -unp }fret XjBBJ3AIUtrO tuju-Xiu.->.wj Jt.-iqj day evening, the 24th Inst., at their real TIIE SAN FPAKCISCO CALL, SUNDAY. DECEMBER 31, 1899. dence, 1628 O'Farrell street. They were well remembered by their many friends, who sent them many elegant gifts. The evening was spent very pleasantly. The feature of the affair was a dinner, fol lowed by a dance. Miss Florence Phillips gave a lotto party recently at her residence 402& Grove street. During the afternoon the following programme was rendered: Scotch airs by Miss Edith Scott, "Black Hawk Waltz' by Miss Gertie Jacobs, piano solo by Miss Nellie Walsh, duet by Miss Nellie " Farrell and Miss Florence Phillips. "Fairy Waltz" by Miss Sadie Walsh, "Weasel •'Waltz" by Miss Selma Harris, duet by George and Madge Cirrus and medley by Miss Rosebud Phillips. After the musical programme a lotto party was formed. Miss Madge Carreg won the first prize and Miss Selma Harris tho booby prize. A very enjoyable party was given to the children of the Fairfax School on Thurs day. December 21. by their teacher. Miss Emily Lindsay, at her home at Ross Sta tion. During the morning hours the chil dren played games, ami at Jl:30 they formed In line and marched to the dining room, where to the surprise and delight of all stood an Immense Christmas tree beautifully decorated and illuminated. While the little ones were still admiring the tree Santa Clans put In his appear ance, and after distributing his gifts among them ho took his departure. Then the children sat down to the sumptuous spread prepared for them. A most enter taining programme was rendered In the afternoon. Among the notable numbers were: "The Bee" song by th«r class; "Tho Baby's Christmas," by Lena Bal angero. Alfredo Leporl, Louise Maghottl and Dante Tarrabori; patriotic song by Marguerite Balangero and Mathilda Bergua; "Eight White Sheep." by Adrl enne Bresson. lone P-.ierari and iSantlna Maghettl: "The Swallow and the Robin." by the class: "ThA Children's Hour." by lone Puerarl. Mary Maghetti and Louis Bresson, and "America." by the class. Those present were as follows: lone Puerarl. Louis Bresson, Lena Balangero. Louise Maghettl. Alfredo Lepori. Danto Tarrabori, Marguerite Balangero, Mary Maghetti, Adrienne Bresson. Santlna Maghettl. Paul Bresson, Alice Pauro, Louise Bresson, Victor Bresson, Italia Tarrabori. Enrico Pastor!. Lizzie Kear ney. Antone Sllva. Clementina Pastorl. Harry Dohbln. Tom Coakley, Jessie Dob bin and Perry Dobbin. Mrs. Lindsay and Miss Hay Fleming assisted Miss Emily Lindsay in entertaining the children. Club Parties. Tr* Maine Whist Club hold a very en- I Jorable meeting at the homo of M!-« , Maude Thomawm, 212K Octarla street, on ■ Thursday everinc. December 2*. After * the Rame refreshments were served, n:*d the club adjniirneVl to meet ne\- Those present were the Mi- I Thomason, Ma 'Hlggins, Cora Verdenal, Lanra Humphreys, Anita Hosmer. Clara Oppenhrim. Blanche Getty, Hattle T.enoir. Mrs. P, Gardner, -Mrs. Conninarham, L. H. I Onbridxe, Prank C. Bykea, I. Bateman, ] Mr. Connlngham, Forrest Wyman, i. Perkins. Phil Heiur. Harry Jur.--, Jamet Porteus nnd D. W. Die ; <>:i Thnrsdas evening, n.'ccmhcr 2". the (Ina of mils Hr.^s. were tendered a din ner and dance in the ma pie room of the I Palace Hotel by the salesmen of tin ' oern. Covers were laid f>>r forty and , t'irre wore toast* ami stories I>\ the men and sinslnc by the ladles, .tii.r which dancinjr was continued until h late hour. The Cosmos Social Club pave its ini tial entertainment and dance at P • 'afctle Hall last Tuesday evening. The hall was tastefully decorated fur the oc casion. The club is composed '>f mem •' Professor A. Byrne's class of nr<> ; Kressiv.- stenography of the Polytechnic Business Evening; School. Between well arranced programme was red, aft' r which tnos<- present ad journed to the spacious hail, where an elaborate menu was served. The success ! of the affair Is due to the following com ! mitt. . • b. I. McMahon, H. c. Bchwln, L. H. Madden. M. Jacobs. K. E. Hums. H. H. Harris. F. J. Cullican, F. • '(•ll:ns, C. Hay and the Iflssrs Madden I 'nninVld. In the Future. The TAllepro Cotillon will hold Its next assembly at Sherman & Clay Hall Thursday evening;, January 4. DM. The newly organised <'a!ifornla Drnmat ■ mpany will produce "Better Thm ''told" at Lyceum Hall, CIO O'Fanvll near Mason, on Sunday evening. January T. The cast Includes I-ilian V. Turner," Hatti.- Ward. I>olly Davis, Madge :. John G. Reynolds, Dick Edwards, J. A. Rafter, W. J. Murray and Walter l.'oyt. There will be dancing aftiT the perform.-!! Mr. and Mrs. Louis N. Davidson will be pleased to receive their friends Sunday, ■ January ill. I 1*""*,I 1 *""*, nt their residence. Wid ■ in honor of the twenty fifth anniversary of their marriage. Sailed Away. The passenger list of th* steamship Mariposa, which sailed December 27 for Honolulu, Apia, Auckland and Sydney, was as follows: Honolulu— C. P. Baughman and wife, Oliver G. Beardsless. Captain W. D. Burnham, George Comegys and wife, C. E. Dadds, J. R. Dadds. C. XV. Dickey and wife. W. S. Duling and wife. Mrs. S. E. Eddy, Miss K. M. Graydon, J. C. Hay. Mrs. T. L. Henderson, Miss Helen Hob ron, L C Rowland , W. A. Johnston. Miss S. E. Kelly. D. Lawrence, Mrs. W. G. Llllibridge, Daniel Logan and wife, James H. Love, Mrs. M. H. Lyman. J. E. Miller find wife. L. H. Miller, Mrs. M. Olcese, Mlks Olcese, F. Owens. P. Peroutka, L. M. Pre?nall. wife and two children; Ray mond Prcsnall, H. Richards and wife, Mrs. E. O. Rieser. C. F. Baylor, Otto Schmidt. H. D. Sllllman and wife, C. \V. Smith and Mr.«. P. I* Weaver. j Apia— William E. Cochrane. Auckland— John Suinii'-r. Sydney— Mrs. B. llryant. W. C. H. Bry ant. W. O. Clark. H. H. Cook, R. C. J«-n*cott and wife, A. W. Jones and wife, Miss A. Oliver. C. E. Rogers, Washing ton H. Soul. Miss Soul, Miss G. Soul and Miss M. Wfrner. Join at Honolulu for Sydney— Thomas Hughes and A. Lysaght and wife. Personals. Mrs. E. O. Rtoser sailed on the Mart posa on W< lii'Kilay last for Honolulu. She is a prominent member of several literary poeletirs in this city. She will visit ail the noted places on the islands and g.Tthf-r valuable Information for fu ture ma In <-!->ays and debates on her l. turn to this city. H. M. Marcusr, wifp and two children. left .'ii the ifTih Cor Marysvllle, where they will matte their home. Mark L. Stone left on the 28th for »w York via Panama, on Ml way U) the Paris Exposition. Mrs. 11. Eisenberg will be at home at ■ 1124 Sutter street on the second Tuesday ; of each month. Mrs. Nut nan Levy lias returned fr^m ; her summer home In Alameda and will be pleased to see her frl<*nds on thf> llrpt Tuesday of every month at 1033 OFarrell ■ Following are the puests that have ■••r«-<l th«- pa.' I I gs: R. 11. Jr>ne«t. J. H. Durst. Mr. and Mrs Olunle. San Franclsm; Edward , White. M. G. Soboranes. P. C. H.irrlßg ton and W. E. McGregor. Watsonvllld: Mrs. Jullen TJebes will be at home on th<» Focnnd Monday of each month at 1101 OeaiJ street. Los flngeles. The payetles of the week were ushered ! in with a dancing party given at Kra i mers Hall oil Monday evening by the Phi Sigma Fraternity. The following were present: Mrs. Hurt Williamson. Miss Helen Howes, Miss Alma Foy,* Miss rtha Pollard, Miss Daisy Moore, Miss Rowena Moore. Miss Elsie Klmball, Miss Ruby • Klmball, Miss Fannie Barber, I M S. STROZYNSKI CO., Q f^^K (Established I8T2) 1 lfr\ 24 GEARY STREET, » $$//*'s*& LEADING LADIES' PRIZE HAIR DRESSERS, * y "&iW WIG AND TOUP£H • MAKER St 2 /v\V>y %^{L> We have the best equipped establish- s V X S^\ )A menton the coast. We receive novelties rt \\ >&«£ regularly every season, having agencies g Vv 0 5/ in New York and Paris. Our imported , ' patent for shampooing and dyeing is per ? feet and gives great comfort. We have a system for restoring gray and bleached hair to Its natural > colors only known to us. 'There Is no failure. & Our face cosmetics are standard goods. Our Wigs and Toupees area g perfect fit and cannot be detected.. . . <5 If you wish honest advice consult us. You know you can trust us. V Our halrdresslnj cannot be excelled. . . . g L. E. McCLOSKEY. B. J. RYBICKI. V Mis»s Sabina Burks, Miss Carly Hippy, Miss Ix»ila Sinonds. Miss Stella Sanford. Miss Shirly Jenkins, Miss Blanche Eng strom. Miss Grace I,aubershelmer, Mlsh Marian Shinn. Mlfs Joe Lewis, Miss Denimlng, Miss Alma Dem miiisr. Miss Catherine Thompson and Miss McFarland, I-'hUJliik Btiles, Gay Lewis, Karl Lewis. Hurt Williams. Clarence Hubbard, Don Fisher, C. de For<st Howry, Frank Bugbee. Arthur Godrn, Harry Holliblrd. Volney Howard. Robert Rowan, <"arl Tufts, Paul Burks. Karl Klokke, Will Nevln, John Cooper. Fred Shoemaker, Sam Bonsall. Wooaford ua vison, Earl Anthony, Robert Allen. Harry Martin. Kay Crawford. Fred Forrester, Roy Hlllman. Russell Taylor. Moyc Stev ens. Frank Gillenen, Robert Kimball, Guy Carson. Phil Wilson. Martin Marsh, Fred Phelps, Norward Howard, George Mc- Lain. Dan LankerFheim, Ed P.osnyshell, George Laubershelmer, George Schroder. , lx>uis Omrrett, »'arl Bishop, George Gra ham. Virgil Owen, Ben Harwood. Harry Alexander, Clark Briggs, Harry I <>ry, Harry \\ ood. Don Carleton. J. A. Glvins. Percy Wicks. Ross Hickcock. Pyrne Davidson. Dr. Pallette, Even J«-n kirs. BSd Gr»'gory, Harry Walton. Walter Krng, Dave Holton. Hamilton Fay, Wheeler North, Loulr Everett, John Kclsey, Wallie Stone and Arthur Farns worth. Mrs. A. O. Van Trees entertained with a dinner on Monday In honor of her sun, I 'rank A. Van Trees of San Francisco, who is here on a flying visit. Covers w«>re laid for the following: Mr. and Mrs. If. F. Quinn. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Luce. Mr. and Mrs. Morton Van Trees, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Van Trees, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Van Trees, Miss Cora Luce and Masters James and Eugene Van Trees. Mrs. W. B. Cline entertained with a children' s party on Sunday afternoon last for her little daughters, Alice and Constance. A large Christmas tree, bril liantly lighted and laden with good things, entertained the following chil dren: Emeline Childs Elizabeth Hicks, Georgia Off, Marjorte Freeman, Margaret •nlng, Louise Flemmlng, Eleanor iwan, Anita Thomas, Laura Lat tcn. Emma Pomeroy, Lillian Lamb, Ada Marie Norton. Milliard MacGowan. Harrell Fleishman, Alfred McKlnley and Georgs Caswell. Miss Alma Foy entertained with a card party at her home In South Flgueroa street on Wednesday afternoon. The score cards were unique red hearts, to which tiny Christmas bells had been at tached. The Misses Florence Nolan, Al ma Demlng, Genevleve Demlng, May Kiilgrway and Cora Foy assisted Miss Foy In receiving and the following were ruests: Mr?. Arthur Braly, Mrs. Hurt Williamson. Mrs. John Drake. Mrs. i.. Mrs. R. Garrt'tts'on, Mirs Sabina i, Miss Ada Dryden, Mlsa Virginia n, Miss Azula Iligglnp, Miss Clara Mi rcereatl, Miss Julia Mir. • r«;a:. Miss Leila Simonds, Miss Maybflle it.-ndail. m:ss Annette (;ib«on. Miss F.uinic Layng, Miss Bertha Pollard, Miss Henrietta . Miss Alvina Jauss, Miss Helen Howes, Miss Daisy Moore, Miss Rowena Mi's Adelaide I^orin^. Miss Fran- Barber. Miss Hattle Crippon, y. ■ Katherlne Kemper, Miss Theresa Smith, ■Mby Basfon, Miss Mabel Morgan, Mlsa Carrie Morgan, Miss Juliet Carrel, Miss Mabel Brosseau, Miss Jane Camp bell, Miss Pearl Thornton. Miss Mabel Botsf »rd, Miss Stella Bumillor. Miss Edna Bumlllcr. Miss Luoy Clark, Miss Nellie Nolan. Miss Jessie Duiikolberger. Miss Francos Coulter. Miss I : • i i • ■ Coulter, Miss Leila Daniels. Miss Alice Graff. Miss < >i - Donnell, Miss Blanche Donnrll, Miss Mamie Dillon, Miss Mary Hunt. Mis* Edith Purre/, Miss Belle Harden. Miss Ada Story, Dura Vickers, Miss Grace shelmer, Miss Pansy Whittaker, Miss Rdith Whittaker, Miss Florence Hunt. Miss Mabel Godfrey. Miss Jessie Howe. Miss Mabel Hill. Miss Elsie Kim ball. Miss Louise McFarland, Miss Shirley Jenkins. KUss HazH Blegel. Miss Saiiie Blegel, Miss Mac MeCrea, Miss Gertrude Miss Marian Shinn. Miss Carly Sip py and Miss Stella Stanford. « Mrs. K. S. Rowley entertained with cards on Thursday afternoon at her home in Menlo avenuo. Mrs. T. S. Ewlne. Mrs. A. J. SalUsbury and Mrs. W. M. Sheldon assisted Mrs. Rowley in receiving. The following Is a list of guests: Mrs. Wil li:ird Stimson, Mrs. Richard Mercer M : s C. N. Bterry, Mrs. J. H. Call, Mrs. H. M. Sole, Mrs. A. J. Waters, Mrs. I. O. Smith, Mrs. Ben Goodrich, Mrs. H. C. \ Mrs. o. P. Posejr, Mrs. j. R. Newberry, Mrs. C. K. Krcgelo. Mrs. William T. Mil ler, Mrs. (J. A. Davidson. Mrs. G Lichfnberger Mrs. Louis Lichtenberger, Mrs. W. G. Hunt, Mrs. J. W. Fishburn. Mrs. W. T. Bishop Jr.. Mrs. J. C. Brown. Mrs. William Hunsakor, Mrs. T. J. Flem ing. Mrs. William N-wlin, Mrs. George Steekel, Mrs. S. A. Van Greson, Mrs J. \\ . Hendrlcka, Mrs. E. R. Kellam Mrs. Moor". Mm. Warren Fisher. Mrs. C. C. Parker Mrs. C. 8. Klons, Mrs. O. A. Vickery, Mrs. A. F. Morian, Mrs. J. A. 11. nd. rson. >trs. Charles Baker. Mrs . M.rrill. Mrs. H. C. Goodlng. Mrs Charles Blsbee. Mrs. Clifford Fleming, Mrs. W. T. McFie. Mrs. Henry Beville Mrs. J. C. Cross. Mrs. W. F. West. Mrs' < '. A. Churchill. Mrs. Nathan Stowell Mrs. John T. Jones. Mrs. Charles White. Mrs. S. W. Garrettson, Mrs. Augustus Pratt, Mrs. Henry Albrrs. Miss Alice Strong. Miss Hatt!*» Strong, Miss Cath erine Albers. Miss Gertrude Goodlng, Miss Ksthfr Jepson. Miss Jane Bryant, Miss Julia Phelps, Miss Ivy Shoder, Miss Blanche Brown and Miss Alby Easton. Invitations have been issued for the marring" of Miss Ada Patterson, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Patterson, and Harry Ray Calender. The ceremony will be performed at Immanuoi Presbyterian <lnirch on January 11 and will b<? fallowed by a reepption at the Patterson residence. Dr. an. l Mrs. Thomas J. McCoy enter tained on Tuesday evening In honor of Dr. and Mrs. It. Gannon of Chicago The uthfr pupsts were: Mr. and Mrs R Jamls.m. Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Craft. Mr and Mrs. R. C Dressier, Mr. and Mrs P Weaver, Dr. and Mrs. Rodders. Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Curnmings, Mrs. Rockwell Miss Henaey, Dr. Fils and M. Thompson ' Mrs T. T. Knight of South Flower street has as h.> r guest for the winter her sister, Miss J.uuise Smith of Brooklyn, Mrs. J. Majors of San Bernardino is the gu»«st of Los Angeles friends. Miss Ix>uise McFarland, West Twenty third street, will receive on New Year's day. Mrs. Frederick Day and Miss Virginia Day of Washington, D. C. are at the Abbotsford Inn for the winter. Miss Bird Chanslor has returned from a visit to San Diego. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. A. Off have as their guest Mrs. Everett Lamb of Indianapolis. Dr. and Mrs. Ralph Hapan have remov ed to their new home, "r>s Lake street, where they will receive their friends en the llrst Tuesday of each month. Mrs. E. R. Kellam has gone East on a visit. She expects to be absent about a month. Mr. and Mrs. Brander W. I>ee havp n<* thrlr guests Colonel and Mrs. G. Wiley Wells. . Mrs. M. Hancock of Riverside Is visiting SUPERFLUOUS HAIR And all other facial blemishes are removed by DR. and MRS. A. W. TRAVERSE. DOBOboa building. 1170 Market et.. cor. Taylor, rooms 28-29, with the electric needle without pain or scar. Permanency guaranteed; hours 1 to 4 p.m. The greatest sk!n food and tissue builder. BRAHMAN TOILET CREAM Removes wrinkles by making th« skin firm. It renders the skin soft, mmmmmmm—^ mmmm^, smooth, clear, white and -*s*,'^Va» youthful. It is a liquid. Afrsk SL- ' Any cream of the con- 'j&SJKBK^BHk. tlsfncy of but tor will 's&\jZ~yi^*?a btimulate the growth of cBBB^-M hair on the face. Brah- V!'M,T' "3Jr «V*' man Toilet Cream 1* *£?$ V^^JJjHr guarantei'd not to do so. U^KM. "*V**^ : - All druggists and at j^^MS^3ar%. offlee of A. W. TRAY- y > >V»BhQjKS» '«!£ ERSE, M. D. " Q^*s»*llli»JfcJ relatives in this city. She expects to re main for several weeka. O. G. Lockman of Redlands will pass the winter in Los Angeles. Mrs. J. F. Mendenhall, who has been visiting in Indianapolis, Ind., for several months, has returned to her home in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Willlard Stimson have re turned from an extended Eastern visit and are at their home In South Figueroa street. Mr. and Mrs. L. 11. Peters have returned from a four months' weduing trip spent In the East. Mrs. P. H. Stewart has returned from a visit to Mrs. W. G. Given at Fallbrook. Miss Esther Wallace of Chicago, private secretary to Potter Palmer, is here on a visit to her mother and sister at the Cali fornia Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Chase have gone to Riverside for a short visit. F. L. Goldburg and family have removed to 1803 Hush street. Mi«s Nellie Newby of Ventura is visit ing friends in this rity. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Mrßean of Oak land are visiting Los Anpoles friends. T. J. Lesher of Lansing. Mlchipun, Is the guest of his mother and sister, who are spending the winter in this city. ADVERTISEMENTS. CBERC- & 31 GRANT AVENUE. Specials ! Specials ! HOSIERY. 125 doz. Ladles' Hermsdorf 81ack.... Regular urlce 20c. 160 dor. Ladles' Hermsdort Black 20c Regular price 25c. lIS tea. Ladies' Combed Maco 25c Regular nrioe Ssc , 85 dor. Child's Heavy Ribbed Fast Black 17c Regular price 20c. 70 doz. Gents' Socks, Tan or Black.. 12^o Regular price 26c. UN OCR WEAR. Ladles' Egyptian Cotton Vests 25c Regular Drice 25c. Ladies' Combed Maco Cotton Vests 35c Regular price We. Ladles! Sea Island Cotton Vests 50c Regular price 65c. Ladles' Sunn Silk Vests, all colors SOc Regular 75c. Children's Grey Vests or Drawers 25c Regular 40c. PURSES AND BAGS. Fancy Levant Combination Purses 25c Regular price 40c. Oxford Seal Combination Purses 35c Regular COc. Fancy Seal Combination Purses 50c Regular price 75c. Columbia Alligator Bag. 10-inch; sale price ...'. 60c Columbia Alligator Bay. 11-Inch; sale price 70c Columbia Alligator Bag, 12-Inch; sale price SOc Columbia Alligator Bag. 13-Inch; sale price 00c Columbia Alligator Bag, 14-Inch; sale price 51.00 LACES. Torchon Lace, wide, new patterns, per yard 5c Regular price Ec and 10c: Torchon Lace, superior quality, new pat- terns, per yard lOc Regular price 124 c Cambric Embroidery, all new patterns, per yard 8c Regular price 10c. Cambric Embroidery, wide, choice pat- terns, per yard 10c Regular price 12% c Cambric Embroidery, superior quality. choice patterns, per yard lll'iC Regular price 15c. Large assortment of all-overs, new effects. LININGS. Silesia, good quality, 26 Inches wide, per yard Sc Regular price 10c. • Silesia Waist Lining, superior quality, per yard 12hc Regular price l&c. English Silesia. 36-inch. In all colors, per yard 20c Regular price 2jc. Near Silk, all colors, good quality, per yard , 124 c Regular price 15c. Near Silk, all colors, superior quality, per yard :. 1 15c Regular price 20c. '. ETC.. ETC.. ETC. . MAIL ORDERS RECEIVE PROMPT ATTENTION. -\v r ' AMUSEMENTS. CALIFORNIA THEATER^- Commencing THIS (SUNDAY) NIGHT. Last of the Year: To Follow with a Matinee To-morrow, New Year's Day. Every Evening, up to and Including Next Sun- day Night, Jan. 7, and Matinee Next Saturday Afternoon. First Time In America of the Great London A<s»lphl Theater Success. Presented After Four Weeks of Careful Preparation, by the FRAWLEY COMPANY, "WITH FLYING COLORS." The Biggest Production Ever Made In San Francisco: 62 Actual Speaking Charac- ters In the Play. Pee the Great Prison Scone, the Great Battle- ship Deck Scene, the Great Telephone Scene, the Great Railway Hotel. Remember— "WlTH FLYING COLORS" Will run for Eight Nights and Two Matinees. SPECIAL ! iisftL E-™,. Wc!co^Hon l e^a fcnlnla Peerless T^ &f JNC\3u3 Diva. \ }£ J MONDAY Evfc..\lNG, January 8. WEDNESDAY MATINEE. January 10. Seat Sale Beginning Thursday. PRICES S3. «2 and mi Next Attraction. TUESDAY NIGHT. January I, Mr. Frawley will present, for the first time In San Francisco, the New and Beautiful Com- edy. "THE PRINCESS AND THE BUTTER- FLY," by A. W. Plnero, author of '"Sweet Lavender." "The Second Mrs. Tanqueray," "The Maslstrate." etc. In Preparation— "THE HEART OF MARY- LAND/] - \ COLUMBIA & WO PERFORMANCE TO-NtCttT. SUCCESS~^ tt a ouT PEER BEATS NOW READY FOR ...LAST 2 WEEKS... Beginning With SPECIAL MATINEE TO MORROW. Llebler and Company Present HALL. CAINE'S Powerful Play, THE 'CHRISTIAN. IVrt'T'F 7 AH reservations left at box offlco | 11V1 ■-• .must be taken up at least one day , In advance of date for which same are made. I CDFri A I Owing to the Incessant de- vJr 1-. Ir\ L. . maud, and In order to ac- | commodate the public, the box office will be I open to-day (Sunday) from 10 to 12 noon. I ALCAZAR THEATER. MATINEE TO-DAY, SUNDAY. EXTRA NEW ■ TEAR MATINEE TO-MOR- ROW. MONDAY. Then Begins - the Second Week of the Only Funmaker In Town, jCHIMMIE FADDEN. ; Standing Room at All Performances. i SECURE SEATS EAIU.Y IN ADVANCE. ' MATINEE PRICES lie. 25c JSc I NIGHT PRICES 60c. 35c, 25c, So AMUSEMENTS. . ' SAN FRANQSCO OMAHA WEEK COMMENCING Sunday Matinee, Dec. 31. .AJST E2STD OF THE OEISTTXJI^ir BILL. INTRODUCING A NEW YEAR FULL Of GOOD THINGS. OLD FRIENDS WITH NEW FACES. BILLY RICE and H. W. FRILLIVIAN The Monarchs of Modern Minstrelsy. in a New and Up-to-Date Comedy, "A DESERTED MANSION.'" ~-7: ROZINOSut Europe's Greatest Novelty Eccentric Acrobats. "DOROTHY IDFtEW^ America's Moat Danhinc Comedienne. "DOUGLAS AND FORD Who Have a New Idea of Singing and Dancing; _ IT - -.-_■■_. - -1.-.1-I--. . i ii i ■ rii-r -n -■-- . -,-, ,-.-,-,-,-,-„-,. ■ ... .-I-,- » A REAL NEW YEAR'S HIT. • •- ...FOUGERE... THE FRENCH CHANTETTBE WITHOUT AN EQUAL. fffORNE AND CARLETONI LA SYLPH E In Entirely New Specialties. I The Poetess Laureate of Eccentric Dancer*. THE AVERYS I THE BIOGRAPH Good as Ever. I With Entirely New Views. MXrTNE^f^DAY?^NDA^D^CEiUiETrS Parquet. 28 cents, any seat; Balcony, 10 cents: Children. 10 cents, any part. A few front rows of the orchestra, reserved. 60 cents. Front rows of the balcony. reserved. 25 cents. . ■" SPECIAL MATINEE NEW YEAR'S DAT. GRAND OPERA-HOUSE... TELEPHONE MAIN 632. MATINEE TO-mORRO\A/. NEW YEAR'S DAY. GREATEST EXTRAVAGANZA PRODUCTION EVER WITNESSED IN SAN FRANCISCO. EULOGIZED BY THE ENTIRE PRESS OF THE CITY, WHO DO NOT DETECT IN IT A SINGLE FAULT. EVERY EVENING AT 8 O'CLOCK. DAVID HENDERSON'S VERSION OF "SINBAD. " OR, "THE MAID OF BAL6ORA," '. BEAUTIFUL BALLETS. BEAUTIFUL MARCHES. • BEAUTIFUL SCENERY. ■ 1 BEAUTIFUL COSTUMES. rtEAUTIFUL GIRLS. . BEAUTIFUL SONOS. — CLEVER COMEDIAN! ! SIDE-SPLITTINO JOKES. THE MOST DELIGHTFUL PERFORMANCE IN THE CITY. DON'T MISS FRANK KING'S MAGNIFICENT TRANSFORMATION. ....THE EVOLUTION Of NATURE.... SECOND WEEK. COMMENCING NEW YEAR'S DAY MATINEE 'TO-MORROW) NEW SPECIALTIES -:- NEW SONGS -:- NEW DANCES -:- NEW JOKES. PRICES 23c. fiOe and T.^« GALLERIES lor and ISo NEW YEAR'S DAY MATINEE— USUAL PRICES 25c and 800 BRANCH TICKET OFFICE-EMPORIUM. TIVOLI OPERA-HOUSE. "Happy New Year to All." SAME OLD STORY! NOTHINO NEW! PACKED TO THE DOORS NIOHTLY! THE OREAT PLAY FOR THE CHILDREN! ; Enormous Success of the Holiday Ex* ' travacanza, L L "LITTLE 80-PEEP." TO-NIGHT AND EVERY EVENING. Mats. New Year's Day and Saturdays. Some of the Hits of th= Show: Gorgeous Transformation, " BUTTERFLIES." Topical Songs, Jokes, Pantomime, Etc.! ! Bright, Catchy, Sparkling Music ! Beautiful "Clown," "Japanese" and "Rag-Time" Ballets and Funny Dances! Brilliant Costumes, Scenery and Effects ! A Great Company of Artists! > One Hundred People on the Stage! Seats Are Selling a Week Ahead I ' POPULAR PRICES, 25 AND 50 CENTS. Telephone Bush 9. leit Production, Frail DailBl? Greatest Success, "THE IDOL'S EYE." UNION COURSING PARK. TO-DAY AND TO-MORROW: WHY, OF COURSE! FOUR GREATEST STAKES EVER RUN AMERICA. $1500 IN PRIZES! 168 Crack Greyhounds! VAN DER MKHDKNS BAND WILL PER- FORM. TRAIN SERVICE: Tb-day trains leave Third and Town«»nd streets at 10:15 a, m.. 11 a. m., 13 m. and 1 p. m. To-morrow trains leave at 11 a. m., 1 p. m. and 1:25 p. m.; Twenty-fifth and Valencia streets five minutes later. Extra train from the Park on Sunday. 4MS p. m. and after last course. San Mateo electric cars every ten mtn- utes. ADMISSION. 25 CENTS.. LAPIE3 FREE. OF YiWP//l EDDY ST.. V^l* i IVi i lA% con. ma son THE ONLY FREE VAUDEVILLE SHOW IN THE CITY. A NEW YEAR'S GREETING BILL. OLLIE AND BERT LA MONT. The Great Boclety Equilibrists and Acrobats. RUBE AND FRANK SHIELDS. The World's Greatest Trick Cyclists. CHANDLER AND McPIIERSOX. The Prize Duetlsts of the Whole World. CAD WILSON. The Girl With the Golden Belt. And a . Host of First-Class Vaudeville Stars. : A $10,000 "biillt entirely "": : nuggets dus; from the Klondike : : gravel by Cad Wilson, can be : : seen In the window of the Hal.!- : : win Jewelry Store. 841-848 Mar- : : ket street; . : ADMISSION FREE. AMATEUR NIGHT EVERY FRIDAY. MATINEE EVERY SUNDAY. Arr nnifll Corner Fourth and CAFE UllVnl M " rk B. F. Trr 11 1 P Kill 11 1 our Special Brew unl L ill) I nL. Buiua «_* nd h^ w t Wili ™ n T •■• ■" 10. Overcoats and Valises checked In* GRAND OPERA-HOUSE— Special. THURSDAY AFTERNOONS. Jan. IS. Feb. I and 15 and March 1 and IS. at I: IS o'clock. Five Symphony Concerts Under the Direction of HENRYJHOLMES. 66 Musicians in the Orchestra. Subscription Price for Series, t*. U. S3. S3 and 11. Sale opens at Sherman. Clay & Co.'s Thursday, January 4. at 9 a. m., and closes Thursday. January 11, at 6 p. m. Seats for Single Concerts. II CO. $1. 75c. Mo and 2Sc. - "■ TlZhamfaa- THE PEOPLE'S POPULAR PLAYHOUSE. Uij tai Joan BU. FHQJU. BOUTH 773. BEOINNINO WITH MATINEE TO-DAY! ONE -:- WEEK. MATINEE TO-MORROW. NEW YEAR'S DAT PROFESSIONAL MATINEE THURSDAY. START THE NEW CENTURY WITH A HEARTY LAUGH. APPDARANCE OF THE ORIGINALS. MURRAY and MACK Presenting Their Hilarious Fire e -Comedy, FINNIGAN'S BALL! OK All LAUGHTER jZ*J ALL SUNSHINE. CLEVER, filDI C WH<.» AREPRETTT JOLLY UIRLJ HO CAN SINO. ENTERTAINERS. WHO CAN DANCB A WHIRLWIND OF PLEASURE FROM START TO FINISH. POPULAR PRICES. Erenlnc Lie. 250, :tr.o. SOo and 7Ro Matin** ...l.io. ZSc. 330 and 800 NCTt-RENTZ-SANTLJCY NOVELTY CO. TWO FAREWELL RECITALS SHERMAN, CLAY & CO.'S HALL. THURSDAY and SATURDAY AFTERNOONS; JANUARY 4th and «th. at 1:15 VLADIMIR DE vl/'ife PACHMANN. THE WORLD'S GREATEST CHOPIN IN- TERPRETER. Seats XX CO. 11 CO and 11 00. on sal* at Sher- man. Clay & Co.'i. beginning Saturday morn- ing at 8 o'clock. COMPLETE CHOPIN PROGRAMMES. V STEINWAY PIANO USED. CHUTES AND ZOO. EVERY AFTERNOON AND EVENING. MAJOR MITE, The Smallest Actor on Earth. ADGIE ANDHER LIONS, • In Htr SPECTACULAR MIRROR DANCE. ELLA BLR!, Coasting the Chutes. AND A GREAT VAUDEVILLE SHOW. PRESENTS FROM THE NEW YEAR TREE FOR TH: CHILDREN TO-DAY AND TO-MORUOW. — — — SEE THE OLD YEAR OUT AND MEW TEAR IN at the CHUTES! Last HalgtK-st. car leaves at 12:30. midnight I Phone for Seats— Park 3. WESTERN TURF ASSOCIATION. TANFORAiN PARK. THIRD MEETINO. Jan. 1-M. WOO, Inclusrire. Six hlnh-cla!«s running races every week-day, ruin or shine, beginning at 1:30 p. m. The Ideal winter racetrack of America. Pa- trons *trp directly from the railroad cars into a superb grand stand, glass-enrlosed. where comfortably housed In bad weather they can enjoy an unobstructed view of the race*. Train" leave Third and Townseend ■ streets at 9:00. 10:10 and 11:30 a. m.. and 12:tt. IZ.V,, 12:50 and 1:25 p. m., returning Immediately after I last race at 4:43 p. in. Rear cars reserve^ for women .ml thrlr escorts. No smaklng. I Valencia street 10 minute* later. Han Jose and way ftntlnr.ii. Arrive at San Kruno nt I] II p. m. Leave £an ISruno at 4.00 | and < i: p. in. Rate*: Fan Francisco to Tanfontn and re- turn. Including admission to track. 11 X. • W.J. MARTIN. President. [ F. H. GREEN, Secretary and Manager. '