The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, January 3, 1904, Page 20

THE - SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 1904. r Q ) DUALEY JWP. = T r to resolve than never to have resolved at 2ll.” Your pardon, to have thus paraphased We grow only and retrospec- er at this par- the proper financially How many g vear may be oper resolutions—if point is, kept or that they be made, , the tissues of the in-proportion, our re, indeed, lies the So let's make the honored that “the just mes a day,” let p up begin again That is what we re,” as opposed tis true. seven t us who t 1 renewed vigor. phases of moral us who constitute road sense might look ily, is our con- Do we—and 1en especially the s gew-gaw or shutting off our inordi- t us find it knocking” ? a woman of firmed one nowadays—can- dure every even er Characte broad te such lines but begin to ly interpreted ty as we un- frailty, ur duty when NOWS we may righ brothers, nd our blessed bables. Have we, s and mothers, fulfilled yed the ileges— living”)—of et us try. recesses of our lly of our heads— resolution box. If right we shall do aright. But e board bill of the lawyer? e with three per day under pian conditions? Well, let us least lessen the per- f the judges who have to dis- alimony question and the vex- of the interlocutbry decree. strength to good resolutions! they stand! And falling, ‘may they have courage to rise again. RF SN key to at sect the Long may Wha t a week of teas, receptions and ons of all sorts! Jollity is the e of the hour and fun is king. Long pay he reign. Stupidity has all too ong been monarch. But by {hat is not meant that we must resort to the simian performances of our Gotham order to maintain jollity. us have sincerity. There and there s the true jollity—the real jubila- Let us try to cultivate it, for n it lies good fellowship. Who, alas, was the traitor to the hu- man heart who tried to make one like nto another? Why would he not as sgically try to cultivate the came hair and features as individualized his fel- low? That was a fine affair of the Fort- nightly folk. And such stunning girls! But why not? Are we not a composite Italy, France and England, with their grace, chic and agility? Small wonder that those continental fellows sail to the West. Junos and female Midases, who wouldn't? Let Busetlons Yor e oo \GOA Ho e «Ho wom Yo mers i A - 3 Q_/Z e/xofl HER ZATEST FH. T TOOUNT s, then, temper our anger with jus- s Teas and luncheons were as'the sands of the sea during the week. Mrs. Charles K. Harley was hostess at one of the largest luncheons of the seaso at her home _on Pa- cific enue. The affair was in' honor of Miss Florence Gibbons, one of :the daintjest of the winter’'s buds. Red was the color chosen for: the tables and carnations and roses of this vivid hue, combined with the ruby - light from the candelabra, made a most at- tractive sceng. The guests who enjoyed Mrs. Har- ley’s delightful hospitality were Miss Florence Gibbons, Miss Ethel Cooper, Miss Helen Bailey, Miss Belle Harmes, Miss Mabel Hogg, Mrs. Ferdinand Stephenson, Mrs. Alexander. Key: Miss Persis Coleman, Miss Elsie Dorr, Miss Alice Schussler, Miss Maye Col- burn, Miss Katherine Powers, Mrs. William Watt, Miss Gertrude Dutton, Miss Violet Buckley, Mrs. Danforth Boardman, Mrs. John Merrill, Miss Helen Pettigrew, Miss Ethel Lau- meister, Miss Bessie Wilson, Miss Florence Bailey, Mrs. Andrew Welch, Miss Alice Deming, Miss Foster, Miss Susie McNab, Mrs. Livingston Jenks, Mrs. Harry Macfarlane, Mrs. Henry Dutton, Miss Sussman, Mrs. Harry Bates, Mrs. Morton Gibbons, Miss Ethel Parker, Miss Mabelle Toy, Mrs. Legter Wells, Mrs. Thomas Darragh, Miss Anna Foster, Miss Ida . Gibbons, Miss Grace Buckley, Mrs. Linda Bry- an, Mrs. Heber Tilden, Mrs. Walter ‘Willet, Mrs. Clark, Miss Paula Wolff, Miss Fortman, Miss Eckhardt, Miss Margery Gibbons and Mrs. Frank Findley. # Girls, beware! There tarries among you a lad most fascinating. His eyes portend mischief to the heart that is readily seized with emotion.. Who? Ask Charlie de Young. He has known him well in the classic shades of Harv- ard. Can he dance? Can he sing? Girls, he can! And what is more, he plays a rattling good game of foot- ball. What an addition he would be to our younger male set! . e . The engagement of Miss Mabel Cluff and “Jack” Wilson was an affair of import to clubdom and society. Who would have thought that the coy little maid would have concealed a secret she surely knew when her sister, Miss Maud, became Mrs. Downey? "Ah! Who can fathom the depths of maid- ens’ hearts? . A rattling good time have the lovers had since their little affair has been given to the world. Many a copious draught has been drunk to the eternal happiness of the cooing couple. Wher- ever they have gone, the wellwisher has given voice to his sentiments. “Bless you, my children.” a7 e f e Mrs. George C. Boardman was host- ess at one of the most brilliant teas of the winter Wednesday in honor of her dayghter-in-law-to-be, Miss Bernie Drown. The Boardman home on Frank- lin street was beautifully decorated for the occasion, poinsettias, holly and Christmas berries adding their touch of brilliant color to a gay scene. Dur- ing the hours of the tea, from 3 to 6, several hundred guests called and were graciously welcomed by Mrs, Board- man and the charming guest of honor, Miss Drown. .t g ‘Miss Elsa Ehrman. and Louls W, Neustadter will be married at the Pal- ace Hotel to-night at 6 o'clock. ‘The affair will be exceedingly quiet, only the families and immediate relatives being present. The bride. who is a petite blonde, will wear the conven- tional bridal costume, ivory silk, vell and orange blossoms. She will be at- tended by Miss May Greenbaum and Miss Helen Neustadter. Newton Neus- tadter, cousin of the groom, will be best man, and Dr. Voorsanger will officiate. After the wedding journey the young people will go to housekeeping on Jack- son street in an ideal home. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Ehrman and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David Neus- tadter of thjs city. T Mrs. William J. Dutton and Miss Ger- trude Dutton received on New Year’s day from 4 to 6, and in receiving were assisted by Mrs. Malcolm Henry, Mrs. Henry Foster Dutton, Mrs. Harry Mac- farlane, Miss Jennie Blair, Miss Kath- arine May Dillon, Miss Edna Middleton, MTIss Maylita Pease, Miss Florence Bailey and Miss Bessie Wilson, AL e The luncheon that Mrs. Gerrit Livingston Lansing gave at the Uni- versity Club was an affair long to be remembered. Green was the color chosen for the decorations, and won- derfully effective they were. Graceful ferns rose from out of a bed of moss in the center of the table and long trailing vines, ending at the corners of the table in soft bows of palest green tulle, made a mast unusual and at- tractive luncheon decoration. Those who enjoyed Mrs. Lansing’s hospitality were Mrs. George Pope, Mrs. J. J. Moore, Miss Gertrude Van Wyck, Mrs, Burns MacDonald, Mrs. Harry Mac- farlane, Mrs. Henry F. Dutton, Miss Borel, Miss Sophie Borel, Miss Lottie Woods, Miss Florence Gibbons, Mrs. Horace Davis, Mrs. Frank P. Wilson, Miss Maylita Pease, Miss Katherine Dillon, Mrs. Josephine de Greayer, Mrs. Alexander D. Keyes, Mrs. Adam Grant, Miss Amy Porter, Mrs. Hilda MacDonald Baxter, Miss Gertrude Dutton, Miss Maye Colburn, Mrs. Philip King Brown, Mrs. 8. Parker Currfer, Mrs. Warfen Clark, Mrs. Grayson Dutton, Mrs. George Moore, Miss Charlotte Lally, Mrs. Seward W. McNear, Miss Alys Sullivan, Mrs. Leonard ‘Chenery, Baroness Nugent, Miss-Mabel Toy and Miss Persis Cole- man. P Mrs. de Young's vaudeville has come and gone. Unhappy mortals, ye who know a ggod- thing when you see it and missed the show! That was un- questionably the cleverest stunt done by society—or by professlionals, for that matter—for many moons. Fie on the business scent of Weber & Field, who have not, up to date, lured the eminent city editor from his desk to build for them some fun makers. They are as necgssary.to our present civilization as foot warmers, and that {s why I marvel much that the wires have not tempted him, or rather them. Will Irwin was a close collaborator, and there is plenty of honors for both. 8o, too, does Miss Duffy deserve her share of encomiums. And so, too, does Dr. Stewart for the patient and visible care he has given the chorus. Why such star attractions should be hidden from the vulgar gaze is a prob- lem. ‘““The Colorado Belle” is a stunner and would make good—with a ‘little padding and trimming—in ahy play- house. ! Mrs. Mark Gerstle has an illimitable amount of chic and temperament (this is rather a risky term in its modern acceptance, but it is meant to be purely complimentary), and could put to the blush many of the heralded coryphees and warblers whom we pay our dollars to see and admire—or swear at. Mrs. Mark Gerstle is an unqualified success as an exponent of “vaudeville.” And .as for Miss Pearl Landers, well, she had her part done to a turn. Here is another Instance of temperament. Those Oriental eyes would have play- ed havoc with a less resistant lad than her “opposite.” Miss Ethyl Hager, with Mrs. Jack Spreckels made quite the hits (but there were so many) of the evening. Miss Hager as a devotee of the danc- ing Daphne was a vision never to for: get. The truth to tell, she could give .- QN FPHOTO - Sk e/lms. 2. ase A [ | PRI ATICE T ES many of our professional toe-tippers cards and spades. Mrs. Jack Spreckels as stagestruck maiden was a joy forever. She's a chic little girl, and full of ginger. Mr. Jones of Fischer’s thinks so, I'll wager, for he had a merry time of it inducing her to conform to “stage business.” But the brilllant success of the playlet is indicative of an unconditional surrend- er of all hands to his judgment. W New Year’'s day was one of jubilation. There were teas and receptions galore, among which were those of Mrs. H. E. Huntington, in honor of her de- butante daughter, Miss Marian; Miss Amy Gunn's affair, at which Miss Elsie Dorr was the honored guest: Mrs. George Martin's eggnog party, and Mrs. Gertrude Dutton’s tea. The function at the Huntington home was the most formal of the day, over 700 invitations having been issued, and it would seem, judging from the streams of callers, that at least 1000 re- sponded. 3 The drawing-rooms, halls and stair- ways were graced with fragrant firs, while between the apartments huge bells wrought in Christmas berries were suspended by bands of ruby ribbon. Assisting Mr. and Mrs. Huntington and their daughter in receiving were the elder daughter, Miss Elizabeth Huntington; Miss Helen Balley, Miss Ardella Mills, Miss Elizabeth Mills, Miss Jessie Wright, Miss Helen Muri- son, Miss Beth Allan, Miss Ruth Allan, Miss Margery Gibbons, Miss Florence Gibbons, Miss Margaret Wilson, Miss Hazel King, Mrs. Morton Gibbons, Mrs. Jack Spreckels, Miss Katherine Herrin, Miss Elsie Tallant and Miss Elsie Dorr. The bud who was presented to the smart set is a charming girl of pleas- ant personality. and faithfully fulfilled traditions by wearing a simple white frock. Her gown was relieved, how- ever, by garlands of embroidered for- get-me-nots, in which she certainly was very charming. That Miss Marian will become as popular as her captivating sister, Miss Elizabeth, seems assured. roRr R Miss Amy Gunn’'s tea in honor of Miss Elsie Dorr was a 'very smart affair. The Gunn home is especially well adapted to the purposes of entertaining, the living room overlooking the bay being ideal for such functions. flock of friends called during the after- noon. The following ladies assisted the charming hostess: Miss Katherine Dil- lon, Miss Cosgrove, Miss Jennie Blair, Miss Malita Pease, Miss Edna Middle- ton, Mrs. Henry Foster Dutton, M Hilda Baxter, Mrs. Macfariane, Miss Bessie Wilson, Miss Florence Balley and Miss Maye Colburn. Mrs. George Martin was a gracious hostess at an egg-nog fun on that was rather a pleasant mnovelty. Her guests included Mr. and Mrs. Latham and Mrs. Willard Drow Worthington Ames, Mr McMullin, M Mr. and Mrs. and Mrs. James Follis, Miss Mary Jos- | | 4 ! C/%J../%/&X Lo i ERS TLE TR/, RV oo | . i * — PROMINENT SOCIETY WoO- MEN WHO HAVE GIVEN | ENTERTAINMENTS. | | — - & The Christmas decorations of green and red—symbolic of the season—were particularly. effective, banked against thé" deep red tones of the furnishings. Miss Gunn was assisted in entertain- ing her guests by Miss Jessic Fillmore, Miss Gertrude Campbell, Miss Georgie Spieker, the Misses Taylor, Miss Anita Meyer, Miss Edith Cutter, Miss Paula Wolff, Miss Malita Pease, Miss Edna Middleton, Miss Amy Porter and Miss Elizabeth Gibson. " 0% U Miss Gertrude Dutton bads her friends to an “egg-nog’ reception, and a merry | o+ -+ selyn, Mr. and Mrs. Henry McDonald Spencer, Miss )Bernie Drown, Samuel Boardman, Mr. and Mrs. Fratk Griffin, Miss Laura Hamiiton and Miss Edna Hamilton. Mrs. Edward G. Schmiedell received informally in honor of her sister-in-law, Mrs. George Howard, who has but re- cently been touring the continent. “Yagper §E That was a very smart affair of Mrs John Charles Adams at the Bohemian Club on Wednecday in honor of Mrs. Malcolm Henry. Nothing stupid stalled the fun there, you may be sure. The guests were Mrs. Malcolm Henry, Mrs. Willlam Ashburner, Miss Emma McMillan, Mrs. John C. Young, Mrs. J. M. Martel, Mrs. Hubert Howe Ban- croft, Mrs. Paul Bancroft, Mrs. Frank Poore, Mrs. Irwin Ayres, Miss Adams, Mrs. George Meredith, Mrs. J. M. M rill, Mrs. Charles Cotton, Miss Kather- ine Dillon, Mrs. Runyon, Miss Marie ‘Wells, Mrs. Selden 8. Wright, Mrs. Irv- ing Moulton, Mrs. Ritchie Dunn, Mrs, Edgar Painter, Miss Ruth Anderson, Mrs. L. A. Stephenson, Mrs. Ames, Mrs. Maxwell, Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Scupham, Mrs. Hood, Mrs. E. J. Cotton, Mrs. Worthington Burnett, Miss Juanita Wells, Mrs. Thomas Morffew, Miss Ger- aldine Scupham, Mrs. J. M. Gregory, Mrs. Willlamm Hyde, Mrs. Bergstein, Miss Lucy Bancroft, Mrs. J. R. Scup- ham, Miss Bothin, Miss Mau, Mrs. Stanley Revett, Miss Shirley Hayes, Mrs. Gaston Ashe, Miss Etelka Williar, Mrs. Frederick A. Stolp, Miss Gertrude Burnett, Miss Sesnon, Miss Marie Bull, Miss Hittell, Mrs. Sbarboro, Miss Laura Van Wyck, Miss Wilhelmina Hawley, Mrs. Henry Payot, Mrs. J. Howard Smith, Miss Nannie Van Wyck, Mrs. J. Loren Pease, M- Radcliffe, Mrs. James McMillan, Mrs. Clarence W. Mann, Mrs. Francis R. Musser, Mrs. William Wil- lis, Miss Helen Partridge, Miss Eva Powell, Mrs. Byron Dick, Mrs. James Plerce, Miss Blanche Powell, Mrs. Linda H. Bryan, Mrs. A. H. Voorhies, Miss Robina Henry, Mrs, Walter Hen- ry, Mrs. Joseph Masten. Hermann Oelrichs was Lost at a din- ner—and a right genial host he is—to a coterie of Bachelor friends on New Year’s night. And “where good fellows get together,” with wine, wit and song, ' earth hath no cares nor sorrows. One of the prettiest home weddings of the week was celebrated at the resi- dence of Dr. A. D. Prentice, when he was united to Miss Florence Long, who had journeyed from her Eastern home to become his bride. The aftalr was the sudden culmination of a very pretty romance, brought to issue by the per- emptory orders that the groom return to Manila, where he is surgeon for a large corporation. The bride is a petite demi-blonde, and exceptionally clever, and much regret was expressed that her visit here should be so flitting. Many entertainments await the young people when they reach the other side of the water, where the young physi- cian is immensely popular soclally and professionally. What a busy little fellow Cupid has been during the week! There is Miss Mabel Cluff and Jack Wilson, who've decided that life would be a dreary waste without one another—and no one blames the genial Jack. Then there's Miss Ethel Kent and Lieutenant Gil- bert Allen, U. S. A.. and still another martial love in the case ~ Miss Kath- erine Seifridge and Lieutenant Freq Kellond, U. S. A. Whew! Such a volley of congratula- tions! That's a stunning gown Miss Mabel Cluff wore at the Columbia on Mon- day night. It's a pale blue crepe cioth trimmed with inserts of heavy lace »f the same shade. Worn with a lambs- wool stole, ermine faced, and a chic black picture hat, she was a Stanlaws maid for true. Dr. and Mrs. J. Wilson Shiels gave a charming dinner Sunday evening. De- cember 20, when they entertained Mr. and Mrs. George B. Sperry, Dr. and Mrs. George F. Shiels, Mr. and Mrs, Ernest S. Simpson, Miss Elsie Sperry and John McNaught. Mrs. Ferdinand W. Stephensom will entertain at e large tea in honor of Miss Newell Drown on January %