The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, January 17, 1904, Page 20

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY 1904. K the rposeless debu- crea- many- & developed at ¥ oroad, until at he to the social fair i lite substructures nd a knowl- knowl- ature— her proto- th the free- the largeness of her h herent buoy- be-like, vet dis- volatile, when leed than in 11d man behold : the phy- astuter do thin ute function grande dame. my American scheme clude from our American e home mar- girls K nditions. Their pare and such ke perr us assoc ns, are able give their daughters vast sums of u nd in this way they are able 1 unfair best home npete for the market t may on profits owing to these wezlthy girls spending be said t the money with which they are freight- ed in England. The benefit, however, is questionable Already there is a vast of vulgar ostentation in what is called the smart London owing to port of colonial millionaires standard of fashionable set raises the ex- istence and lowers and degrades the tone that society into which so spire to enter to the despic- jevel of competing with pluto- swport and New York. This increase if we are to have American golden giris who become peeresses also making London the field of their barbaric lawlessness.” that after we had sent over to no fewer than fifty millions of re in the last five or six years, and reby saved the honorable names of Mariborough and Manchester from be- dragged through the ignominy of the bankruptcy courts, which distinct- 1y is not a nice proceeding for two very nice gentlemen. But Labouchere ap- parently is not grateful for the cash. Few Englishmen are. And now some of the lorgnetted ladies of London with daughters on the matrimonial block have declared a boycott on the newest invoice from America, the Duchess of Roxburghe, and will withdraw their apoplectic ap- proval of her in the Lunnon social set. Now comes a demonstration of the “blood thicker than water” theory, 4 5 =, when the Duchess of Marlborough an- nounces a series of affairs—and you can bank on it that they will be smart in honor of the Roxburghe lady. Now, course, no woman in the empire has the hardihood to incur the displeasure f the Lady of Marlborough, and thus- ly will she land her American cousin high and dry om the softest spot in the empyrean circle. Moral: Let our girls stay “to hum,” where they are wanted, and marry fel- lows of mental and physical—and some moral—healig, reared under the same institutions and standards as them- es, and where they will not be to bend the pregnant hinges of to idle, intriguing pensioners forced the knee on the bounty of “them that work.” There are reefs aplenty in the matri- monial sea without embarking under a new new charter, with a new master, ship, upon strange seas. in a What a brilliant performance that was of Miss Celia Tobin's last week, when she followed the hounds from Burlingame, taking eighteen fences in capital style. She finished with her brother. Those who saw the young woman and her mount take the fences proclaim her one of the best horse- women in the West—and in the West horsewomanship (this is not Webster- ian, but it ought to be) means some- thing more than cantering through the park. L On Saturday next the lovely Bernie Drown will become the bride of Samuel Hort Boardman. Lucky man! And equally lugky girl! There's something really worth while in a union where suitability is the ba- sis upon which Jove is reared. Other things being equal, it is the only safe marriage. This sort of a marriage is rarely carried with tears and recrim- inations and reproaches into the pre- cincts of the courts for annulment. and for the psychological reason of tability. What happiness could exist beyond the saccharine honey- moon of a union twixt the but- ler and his mistress, or a banker and his housemaid? Of the two the latter would have the better chance, but the exigencies of our pres- ent standards of living render ‘‘un- equal” matches things to be shunned, if happiness in its best sense is to be attained. ~ Miss Stella Kane, Miss Charlotte El- linwood, Miss Linda Cadwallader and Miss Susanne Blanding are the girls who will precede the fair Miss Drown to the altar, while her no less lovely sister will serve as mald of honor. There is no doubt that St. Luke’s. will be well garlanded for the glad event, and may the warm sun shine! “Super- stition?”, No; only rain is dreary and —damp. - A reception at the Drown home will follow the church service. &5 o Whikpered into my o'erwilling ears a day or two ago was the fact of an impending engagement between the scion of one of our best Southern fam- ilies to—well, to a singer in New York —and such a singer! Beautiful, bril- liant, good and a song-bird, what a roseate outlook for any fellow! And this particular fellow is fully aware of the wondrous allurements of his song- bird. If the tale be true, and I doubt not but it is, there will be weeping and wailing for another lost “catch.”. Who is he? Ah! That would be betraying a trust gt this time, and newspaper- folk do sometimes keep trusts—but not often, ’tis true. P A One of the most delightful affalrs of the week was the dancing party given last - Mondz night by Miss Mar- garet Wilson and the Misses Allen, at the Allen residence, in honor of Miss Marian Huntington, the debutante. The merry maidens _assumed for the hour the privileges of the men-folk, and, well—it is needless to state that this privilege of “selection” was a joy. Any old scores evened up? The young la- dies say What a galloping, gay year this promises to be, when the girls will have an even chance to score! The following young ladies showed the men-folk how to conduct them- selves according to feminine standards: Miss Christine Pomeroy, Miss Lucy vin Coleman, Miss Elizabeth Hunt- 1gton, Miss Marian Huntington, Miss lizabeth Livermore, Miss Frances Mc- Kinst Miss Margaret Mee, Miss Ethel Kent, Miss Florence Gibbons, Miss Marjorie Gibbons,! Miss Mattie Milton, Miss Maud Woods, Miss Mabel Toy, Mi ClsiezTallant. The following gentlemen took heed: Major Stephen- son, Captain Johnston, Hubert Mee, Wilbur Burnett, Lieutenant Shinkle, Sherril Schell, Fletcher Hamilton,” Lu- cius Allen, Will Breeze, Brockway Met- calf, Everett Bee, Norman Livermore and Perry Evans. nay. + s . Last week a musical programme was rendered by a number of society maids and matrons under the auspices of the Twentieth Century Music Club, and the quality ahd the quantity alike were as a compliment to the growing musical tastes of ‘San Francisco. The following programme was pre- sented: A trio for violin, violoncello and piano, rendered by Miss Ramus, Miss Ames and Miss Hulda Anderson, after which came a vocal quartet by Miss Katharine Powers, Miss Ruth Quinan, Miss Grace Buckley and Miss Mattie Livermore; two songs from “In a Per- sian Garden,” by Miss Gertrude Wheeler; two piano solos by Mis® de Fremery of Oakland; a vocal trio from “Elijah,” by Mrs. Willard Drown, Miss Livermore and Miss Gertrude Wheeler; a violoncello solo, by Miss Bessie Ames, and the last number was a song by Miss Little, who has recently returned from some years' study abroad. Many guests were present besides the mem- bers, and after the programme tea and punch were served. Among those present were: Mrs. Pringle, Mrs. Mc- Gavin, Mrs. James Ellis Tucker, Mrs. Ashe, Mrs. Mezes, Mrs. Wynne, Mrs. Benjamin Lathrop, Mrs. Norman Mc- Laren, Mrs. Frederick Tallant, Mrs. ‘Worthington Ames, Mrs. S. G. Wheel- er, Mrs. A. H. Voorhies, Mrs. H. C. Miller, Mrs. J. C. Gregory, Mrs. A. F. Rodgers, Mrs. Sidney M. Van Wyck Jr, Mrs. Latham MecMullin, Mrs. Nokes, Mrs. Lester Herrick, Miss Meta Graham, Miss Sylvia Harris, Miss Vas- sault, the Misses Friedlander, Miss Helen Wheeler, Miss Irwin, Miss Bes- gie McNear, Miss Pringle, Miss H Pringle, Miss Cornelia Campbell, M Rodgers, Miss Elizabeth Livermore, Miss Parks, Miss Hamilton, Pelham Ames, Wallace Sabin, Charles Marks, VDT W) % EDV WD, }muumlfll' + Robert M. Eyre, Mr. Ingalls and many others. P The Whittell bail, given in honor of Miss Florence Whittell, was one of the season’s successes. The decorations were prodigal—what a joy to live in a climate that g lifée to roses, carna- tions and sister blossoms in midwinter! Mr. Whittell availed himself well of the flowers that bloom in the—winter, and they made a fit setting for the maids and matrons (of the latter a few). The fair guest of honor must have gcne to her slumbers dreaming of the radiant picture. Monday night was prolific of func- tions. The much-feted Miss Cluff and her flance, Jack Wilson, were the guests of honor at a sumptuous dinner at the Palace grill, the hosts being Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Wilson. - The azalea, beloved by all who love beautiful blos- soms, decorated the table in charming fashion. Among Mr. and Mrs. Wilson’s guests were Mr. and Mrs. William Cluff, Mr. and Mrs. George Downey, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dutton, Mrs. Macfarlane, Miss Bessie Wilson, Miss Pearl Landers, Miss Helen Wagner, Miss Helen de Young, Miss Constance de Young, Miss Jennie Blair, Miss Florence Bailey, Miss Frances Harris, Miss Helen Petti- grew, Miss Kathryn Herrin, Miss Gert- rude Campbell, Miss Gertrude Dutton, Edgar Mizner, Edward M. Greenway, Clarence Follis, George Field, Richard M. Hotaling, J. Howell, Judge Kerri- gan, Frank Owen, Reddick Duperu, Lieutenant Kuznik (U. S. A.), Percy King, Gerald Buckley, William Smith, Douglas Waterman and Athole Mec- Bean. { SHp o The St. Dunstan has become a verit- able beehive for society folk. And either by accident or design—or is it telepathy >—so many fair hostesses re- ceive on the same day. last Mrs. Grayson Dutton, Mrs. Gerritt Livingston Lansing and Mrs. Augustus B. Costigan received their devoted friends. And a merry lot of girls issued periodically from the portals of the hostelry. A point to gownmakers —when in search of inspiration spend a day on the steps of the St. Dunstan. On Monday . Try Mondays.' It's cold sitting, but it will reward you. o ee ‘What a mysteriously jolly place the “Hutch” must be! They do things so cleverly there:. One never hears of be- ing bored; once within its hallowed walls no sound of woe was ever known to enter. 'Tis said that the genii of joy, of genius and of good fellowship dwell within, and the grosser cares of the day are put in cold storage in the cel- lar. ‘ Albeit, whenever a little dinner or a luncheon is given over yonder not many invitations return with regrets. Claude Terry Hamilton was the host at a luncheon tHere on Monday last, and the traditions of the “Hutch” were faithfully ' fuifilled. The following guests partook of ‘“Hutch” hospitality: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Foster Dutton, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Costigan, Mr. and Mrs. John S. Merrill, Mrs. Malcolm Henry, Mrs. Harry Macfarlane, Miss Gertrude Dutton, Harry Holbrook, Harry Dut- ten, Lieutenant Fuchs and Mr. East- wick. DS F e On Thursday Mrs. Frank P. Deering,_ gave a dinner which numbered among the smartest entertainments of the week, The decorations were wrought out in daffodils and hyacinths, and real- ly. made a beautiful tout ensemble. The guests were Dr. and Mrs. Harry Sher- man, Mr. and Mrs. McLaren, Mr. and Mrs. Horatio Livermore, Mr. and Mrs. Walter MacGavin, Mr.'and Mrs. J. H. Deering. s Yesterday Mrs. William A. Lange en- tertained 'twelve ladies at luncheon at her home on Golden Gate avenue in honor of Mrs, John P. Young, who de- parts for Eurcpe at an early date. o Mrs. Joseph S. Spear,gave a delight- ful. luncheon at the Palace grill on Tuesday in honor of .the birthday of Mr. Spear. 5 The luncheon was unique an account of the presence of men—without whom things are undeniably stupid—and among the men was Governor Pardee, who is ever a trump as a guest. ~ Mrs. Spear looked very lovely in a black velvet robe. The following guests lunched with Mrs. and Mr. Spear: Governor and HINIINGTOX. CENIHE | PrOTO Y i i CHARIQY ‘ | i | + THREE SOCIAL STARS WHO I WILL SHINE THROUGH- | OUT THE SEASON. | — - - Mrs. George C. Pardee, Chauncey M. St. John, Colonel and Mrs. Straiton, Mr. and Mrs. William Cluff, Mr. and Mrs. Jules L. Brett, Judge Hall of Oak- land, Frank J. Dougherty, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Spear, Mrs. Charlotte Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Gustavus Spear and Joseph S. Spear Jr. . s There has been no engagement in many moons that has transcended in popular approval that of Miss Flor- ence Callaghan and Vincent de La- Vveaga. No doubt the young people are pleased that their friends are pleased. Well, they are. This seems to be an- other “fit" marriage. The families of both ycung people here moved in the same circles and are firm friends. This union will simply cement a friendship of many years' standing. PN g5 Mr. and Mrs. Robinson Riley have forsaken the Santa Barbara villa Mira- mar for a few months and have come to San Francisco to visit during that period. Mrs. Riley, formerly as Genevieve Goad and later as the widow of Andrew D. Martin, was ome of the acknowl- edged beauties of our city of beautiful women. That she will be eutertained exten- sively is a foregone conclusion. Mrs. Riley will no doubt be seen skimming over the asphalt in her auto- %S, - &/7!705//7250/}’ KIEBE . 5w <GENTHR | PHoTe ! I — —————— mobile, of wh she is an ardent lover. “Who was the handsomest woman at the Patti flesta?’ Who, indeed? After hearing the case tried before compe- tent jurors, true and tried, in matters of feminine charms. ‘twas concluded that Miss Charlotte Russell was the queen of the night. Miss Russell is the flancee of Clement Tobin. Proud of her? Why, he seems to be. It is whispered that the “Colorado Belle” may be repeated for sweet char- ity’'s sake. What a performance that would be! And wouldn't the “box of- fice” wear a sm ? 1 was in hopes the troupe would help swell the fund for the Landmarks League, to save old Mission San Antonio, but it looks as though the Poly would be the beneficlary. W ever it goes, how- ever, i go for some good purpose Mrs. oung, who is virtually busi- ness manager-for the clever actor men and wome: to that. And the jal protege, and Success to it. Polyel no wo: Mr. and Mrs. Allen Wallace of New joine Mrs. Loughborough sephine Loughborough in Miss Gertr White of Portland, Or is living at the Hotel Br be at home Mond Mrs. Joseph D. Gr gave a lun eon the oth lay her home Broadway Irn nor of Mrs. Al Lewis of Portland, Or., at w h ests bes entertained eight guest of honor. s i EASTERN STAR. Lodge at its first meet- ing in Janua ad work in conferring the degree and the officers did well. There was a pleasant social hour after the work of the evening. . It is the determination of the worthy matron, Mrs. Jane Dawson, with the assistance of the other officers of the chapter, to have a good work term and a first-class social one as well. Mission Chapter, at its first meeting in the month, initiated several candi- dates, and after the ceremony and other business there was an adjourn- ment to the banquet hall, where a sup- per was served. In order to make the affair more than ordinarily interesting there was a display of parlor fireworks. Olive Branch Chapter will have three candidates to injtiate at its next meeting. King Solomo new it MASONIC. The following named were install- ed last week as the officers of San Franéisco Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons in the Masonic Temple by Past High Priest J. W. Anderson James Edward Gordon, high priest; Gustave Gunzendorfer, king; E. A. Busche, scribe Benjamin Harr! treasurer: Henry G. Prince, secretary F. L. Wright, captain of the host; A. H. Merrill, royal arch captain; M. L. Asher, principal sojourner; Henry C. Schaertzer, W. Alexander and F. L. Hanson, masters of the vail; B. G berts, guard; T. K. Wittich, orgar At the conclusion of the ceremony High - Priest McDougall, who retired from office, was presented with a cost- Iy oriental rug and a life member- ship certificate. Then followed a ban quet in Commandery Hall, a musi programme and speeches by the out- going and new officers. B s MODERN BROTHERHOOD. A. J. Weinert, for many years an organizer for the Woodmen of the World, has retired from active work in that organization to accept a po- sition as assistant State manager for the Modern Brotherhood of America This is a fraternal beneficiary associa- tion, started six years ago, which now has 1230 subordinate lodges, with an aggregate membership of 43,000, in- cluding 1000 social members. A lodge of this association is being organized in this city —— ORDER OF ST. GEORGE. Britannia Lodge of the Daughters of St. George gave its first soclal of the year in its hall in the Pythian Cas- tle January 11. The committee in charge of the affair extended an +nvi’ wtion to the sister lodges of the ordur in this city and across the bay and to the membership of the Soms of St. George. S ORDER OF AMERICA. gan Francisco Council No. 14 of the Order of Americus held an infor- mal meeting last Tuesday evening in its hall in the Pioneer building for the purpose of celebrating the fifth an- niversary of the institution of the council. The committee arranged a pleasant evening for the members and those who had been invited to attemd.