The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, July 12, 1903, Page 52

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY. JULY 12 1903. UPID has been persuaded to contess his latest triumph, and I am delighted to know it, for I could not have kept the se- cret much longer. Miss Kath- ryn Robinson is going to mar- fy George P. Beardsley Jr. The engage- ment has been a fact for five months, but the beautiful Kathryn did not wish it an- nounced while she was out of the city. She returned last week with her parents, the P. Robinsons, after an extended visit &t the Jarboe ranch, in the Santa Cruz Mountsins. She is Jooking extreme- ly well and very happy. The day of the wedding is not definitely settled, but it will be in the near future. A few friends will not greatly sur- prised to hear this news, as nothing more certainly indicates a romance than to see a young girl tire of society when she is a decided favorite. Miss Robinson was one of the most feted debutantes winter be- fore last, but after her romance began with Mr. Beardsley last season she lost all inclination for the social whirl and contented herself up to the time of her Geparture for the mountains in the spring with entertaining her friends Sunday evenings. It has been long a custom with the Robinkons to keep “open house” on Sunday evenings, and at their drawing- rooms the most genuine hospitality is dispensed. Society will unite in sending good wishes and congratulations to the young couple. The bride-elect is a patriclan of the brunette type of beauty, with brown eyes. She has a slender and graceful fig- ure and wears her clothes with a style quite distinctive. Her disposition is her chief attraction, and she brings sunshine 1o every one she meets. The fortunate groom-to-be is a son of George P. Beardsley of Brooklyn, N. Y ¥e was educated in New York and has been in the West but two years. He is associated in business with the National Tube Company and resides at the Cosmos Club. Mr. Beardsley has made many wearm friends since he came among us and has the qualities that wear well emong his acquaintances. He spent last bachelors at “The and entertained with “the in Sausalito, considerably. not definitely decided where the couple will reside. o~ SEPW Miss Alice Herrin, who is abroad with her father, William T. Herrin, has been a delightful time at Carlsbad. Her were greatly disappointed be- cause she was not well enough to be one of last winter’s debutantes, but, after all, going out Informally is far jollier and the 1 Alice is not missing such a great Miss Catherine Herring is still at Shasta Springs with her mother and little broth- Miss Herrin has not vet developed mptoms of becoming blase and third s to fill her cup of joy as ge Alexander T. by his charming wife, returned on Wednesday from a five weeks' fishing trip in Northern California. Mr. and Mrs, Marvin R. Higgins completed the party. Mr. Vogelsang, like President Roosevelt in the Yosemite, missed the brass band that was sent to meet him at the station and homecoming was more uncere- monlous than his friends had intended. It bappened in this way. Mr. Vogelsang is an active worker in a little society known as the “Hatchet Club”"—dangerous in name only and probably so-called because its members are constantly striying to t the truth, except, perhaps, when they would sacrifice the point of their story by doing so. A few of San Francisco's most prominent men comprise the mem- bership of this organization and meet in- formally in the office of the California Hotel. 1 believe General Warfleld is' a ring- leader of the ban¥l. The chief purpose of the sessions seems to be to make some- body laugh at some one else. Many a secret plot is planned at these mectings and many, a practical joke finds its way into execution because of them. When Mr. Vogelsang left the city on his vacation he was assured that he accompanied Vogelsang, his — should not return unheralded and unsung. He was assured that a brass band would be the least expressive feature of the wel- come. Therefore when the lawyer telegraphed the hotel management to have his suite put in readiness for his homecoming, the merry band at once were notified. A bugler was pressed Into service and sent to the ferry with Instructions to “blow, bugle, blow and send the wild echoes flying” upon sight of the returning fisherman. When the party started to drive to the hotel the buglier was instructed to climb to the seat with the driver and emit vociferous bugle calls at every opportuni- iy, until the arrivals were made twice glad. Unfortunately, however, the bugler watched the wrong slip at the ferry, let the party escape him and was obliged to return without earning his money. The Hatchet Club is now holding sessions without Mr. Vogelsang, endeavoring to get a laugh at his expense some other way; but Mr. Vogelsang is himself a great success at joking and it remains to be seen which will make the first move. » et e The wife of an army officer at Monterey has occasioned considerable amusement among her friends by making a serious remark which proved to be funny. The new buildings- erected for officers’ quar- ters are supported by a foundation of posts. The charming matron to whom I refer moved into her quarters before they were entirely completed and did not know that Colonel Plummer, who was in charge of construction, intended to conceal the foundation by a lattice work. With her usual charm of frankness the fair one remarked that she did not like the ap- pearance of those rough posts and be- lieved she would have them removed and plant flowers under the house. When the colonel later demanded an explana- tion she said she had since been told that if she removed the posts the house would fall down. bk Let us not be surprised at any of the bathing suit sensations of 19%3. The American girl is nothine if not progres- sive, and she no longer confines herselt to the black and navy blue flannel suits for her morning dip. White is very smart this year, and light gray, tan and pale blue are much affected. Somse of the bathing suits are so elaborate that the wearers do not swim in them at all, but simply promenade the beach to get the sun and incidentally the admiration. Apropos of the vanities of women, I un- derstand that a few of them are buying false curls by the yard and sewing them about the face of their rubber caps. Of course, all of the fair one’s really truly locks must be tucked away beneath the cap to keep dry and, if she insists upon having bangs on these occasions, she can do nothing but purchase one-third of a yard of natural curls. B 3k Mrs. Pfingst gave one of the merriest of house parties over the Fourth at her home near Watsonville. Mrs. Pfingst was formerly Florence Porter, daughter of the late well-known banker. She has lived a great deal in Paris and knows how to entertain charmingly. Her twenty-two guests were given numerous drives, din- ner parties and a ball during their brief stay. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Deering, Harry Hawks, Mrs. L. H. Bryan, Dr. R. Lorini, Miss Genevieve Callahan, Charles Vogelsang, Stewart Anderson, Miss Ketchum, Judge Maguire, R. D. Quinn, Will Hamilton, Willlam Parsons of Washington, Miss Reed Hutchings, Miss Elizabeth Hitch- ins, Miss Alice Hitching and Mrs. J. F. Porter. One of the guests, R. D. Quinn, Mayor of Watsonville, is arranging to give a barbecue a little later in the season. . A M: Allie Taylor, who is spending the summer at the home of her father, Mr. Cressy, a banker at Modesto, is keeping very quiet since her automobile misad- venture on July 4 Mrs. Taylor was re- turning from a flying trip to the Yosem- fte with Mr. and Mrs. Julian Thorne and Charles Carlton when the accident oc- curred near Modesto. All were thrown from the machine, but fortunately es- caped with slight cuts and abrasions. Mrs. Taylor's injuries are not so serious as at first reported and within a short time she will be able to go about again. It is safe to say that a smart trap and gentle horse will be good enough for this young matron in the future, as she desires to keep her health and /eauty. Mrs. Taylor is an excellent whip and has been seen driving a great deal of late on country roads. ¥ e Captain Emerson Warfleld is the latest acquisition to the Bohemian Club chorus and all entertainers are rehearsing vigor- ously for the annual jinks at Bohemian Grove. The grounds will be ready for members and their guests July 30. The jinks will be held on Saturday, August 8. A sacred service will occupy Sunday morning. The privilege of remaining over a few days is an innovation that will be warmly welcomed by the entertainers, as it will give them an opportunity for well deserved rest after the jinks and, incidentally, a good time themselves. . o Mrs. E. E. Simmons is at the Homeo- pathic Sanitarium in this city, where she has lately undergone an operation. Mrs. Simmons will be able to sit up within a few days, after which her recovery will be more rapld. This sweet young woman is a patlent sufferer and deserves more health and strength than she has had for some years. Her devoted husband and many friends are anxlously awaiting her recovery and hope that the fates will deal more kindly with her in the future. PRl There !s to be an army wedding on ‘Wednesday. The bride will be Miss Clara Swigert, daughter of Colonel Samuel M. Swigert of the Second United States Cav- alry. The groom-elect, Oliver Perry lfor- ton Hazzard, a lleutenant in the Second Cavalry, is stationed at Fort Ethan Allen, Vermont, and was assoclatéd with Gener- al Funston in the capture of Aguinaldo. Colonel Swigert has spent the last two years in San Francisco. R Miss Gertrude Sullivan, daughter of Judge Sullivan, is expected home in a few days from Highland Springs, where she has spent a delightful three weeks. Mis: Sullivan is one of the most genuinely lik- able girls in San Francisco, having a sweet disposition and a charming person- ality in addition to her good looks. o ) Miss Mabel Toy and Mrs. Linda H. Bryan will leave early in September for New York, where they will be exten- sively entertained and will be numbered among the guests at several house parties outside of town. They will return to San Francisco a month later. §4 R Mrs. May Mott Smith Bird, Mrs, Tow- art, the Misses Bender and other mem- bers of their party have returned from their outing at Willow Camp, near Bo- linas. Princess Franz Hatzfeldt has been en- tertaining again in London—this time a — POPULAR DAUGHTER OF A PROMINENT JURI — ST, WHO HAS BEEN GLADDENING WITH HER PRESENCE ONE ' OF THE STATE'S SUMMER RESORTS, AND A CALIFORNIA MATRON NOTED FOR HER BEAUTY WHOSE ‘ FATHER IS A WELL KNOWN BANKER. ’ e — large cotillion—with Duke and Duchess the prize guests among those present. PR Dr. A. J. Hiniker and Dr. P. Ww. Knowles will leave for Tahoe on Wednes- day and will spend their vacation fishing and swimming. « o The Henry Sonntags and the George D. Toys are spending the summer pleasantly at Hotel Rafael. « s e Mrs. Julian Sonntag will return to-mor- row from Santa Barbara. She has been a guest at Potter’s Hotel for some weeks. « s o= Miss Mamie Barrett of Sacramento Is the guest of the W. §. Leakes at San Ra- fael. i st ‘ Plays and Players. Ezra Kendall has decided to continue in “The Vinegar Buyer” for another sea- son. He has found starring profitable. - There is some talk of Martha Waldron appearing here as a member of the com- pany to support Henry ‘Miller. e Augusta Cottlow, the American pianist, will open her season early in October, with a tour along the Pacific Coast, which will last until late in November.* 7 e Amelia Bingham has rented a home in this city and will continue to occupy it during her vacation, which comes at the close of her five weeks' engagement. a5 e San Francisco is to be the only city to see the big production of “Ben Hur.” Inadequate stage facilities is the reason for its non-appearance through the State Sopeie Walker Whiteside has secured the American rights to “We Are King." a new comedy by Lieutenant Gordon Kean of England. Mr. Whiteside will produce the play for the first time in this coun- try during the latter part of August. o Rien . Broadhurst & Currie are engaging a strong company to support Nat M. Wills, locally known as the happy tramp,” in “A Son of Rest.” They prom- ise. a magnificent production and several comic surprises. There will be fifty peo- ple in the company. Maclyn Arbuckle, who is to create the title role in George Ade's new spectacu- lar comedy-drama “The County Chair- man” next sedson, made his first appear- ance upon the stage in Shrevepgrt, La. Before that he was a successful lawyer in St. Louis and lale.r in Texas. Louis James and Frederick Warde will not appear in Shakespearean roles next season, as has been their time-honored custom; but in an eftirely new play, written by Collin Kemper and Rupert Hughes, and based upon the life of Alex- ander the Great. Plans for the new play were formed more than & year ago, the first draft having been completed in April, 1902. o iy Forbes Robertson and Gertrude Elliot will begin their American tour in Kip- ling’s “The Light That Falled,” at Buf- falo, N. Y., on September 3l. The drama- tization which they will use was mads by Constance Fletcher, whose nom dg plume is George Fleming. R Henry W. Savage has announced that he will produce in September a new comic opera by Henry Blossom Jr., with music by Alfred G. Robyn, entitled “The Yankes Consul.” The production: will Je made upon an elaborate scale. Mr. Blossom established his reputation as an author by his two famous works, “Checkers” and “The Documents in Evidence.” Mr. Ro- byn Is one of tae leading musiclans and composers of St. Louis. His best known song is “The Sweetest Story Ever Told.™ In the notable revival of “As You Like to It,” that Miss Henrletta Crosman Is make early next autumn for a brief son, she will be supported by practically the same company that appeared with her in the record run of the Shakespear- ean comedy at the Theater Republic, New: York, a little more than a year ago. Among some of the prominent members of that company who have been re-en- gaged are John Malone, to play Jacques; Barton Hill, for the banished Duke, Addison Pitt. as Olives