The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, January 24, 1904, Page 20

-3 nood is com- Now, this us advantage over brethren in that ver to its an- woman—or & ter—hates, it self-accused n her pet ety women n from aiming the : BY SALLY SHARP. — you know what pessimism stands for— well, it stands for a hurry call for the family pill builder. The young woman who has been schooled in any of the fashionable schools—or even public high schools or universities — has sufficlent poise to guide her activities according to her obligations. The exception is so rare as not to jeopardize the rule. Therefore,when the clever society girl becomes a wife, and in logical sequence a mother, she fulfills her becomes ANCISCO CALI SUNDAY JANUARY Martin have caused—Mrs. Martin, par- ticularly. San Franciscans have ever had a predilection for the Martin boys, and when one of them brings back a bride we surely cannot be censured for looking at her. “Is she as beautiful as we have heard?” “Is she a good dresser?” “Is she agreeable?” are all the questions propounded to those for- tunate enough to meet the young East- erner. To all, I beg to reply in the af- firmative—she is. Besides, she pos- sesses that finest of all personal pos- sessions—she possesses a distinctive personality. And it is probably that which has captivated Newport quite as much as her beauty and style. It is to be hoped that Mrs. Martin will dwell among us for a time, until our smart set has had the pleasre of meeting her. Mrs. Eleanor Martin has not been in the best of health, else she would have executed her original plan of entertain- ment for her beautiful daughter-in-la Last week she entertained informal- ly in her honor, however, and a memor- able afternoon was enjoyed by the fol- lowing: Mrs. Gaston Ashe, Mrs. Horace Hill, Mrs. Inez Shorb White, Miss Mae Coburn, Mrs. Walter Martin, Miss Christine Pomeroy, Mrs. Mayo New- hall, Mrs. Shafter Howard, Mrs. George ‘Whittell, Mrs. Henry Glass, Mrs. Frank Carolan, Mrs. Garceau, Mrs. Hinckley Taylor, Mrs. de Young, Mrs. 0. P. Eva Mrs. McEnerny, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mrs. A. H. Voorhies, Mrs. George Boyd, Mrs. Richard Bayne, Mre. Cutter, Mrs. Coolidge, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Malcolm Henry, Mrs. J. de Barth Shorb, Mrs. Homer King, Mrs. McNear, Miss de Young, Miss Kate Dillon, Miss Cadwallader, Miss Grace Martin and the Misses King. One of the foremost functions of the week included the dance given by Mrs. W. H. Huntington at her residence, as- Lucy Gwin Coleman and Miss Chris- tine Pomeroy, and the informal dance given by Mr. and Mrs. A. Chese- brough and their debutante daughters, the Misses Edith and Helen, on Feb- ruary 3 at their home on Clay street; and last, but assuredly not least, the ball at the Palace on February 12 by the gracious Ned Greenway. And this is where the debutantes shine. Ah, happy debutantes! P Among the numberless young soclety matrons whose social affairs have never been permitted to interfere with their sweeter duties of motherhood are Mrs. Jack Spreckels, Mrs. Lester K. Wells, Mrs. Mark Gerstle, Mrs. Samuel Short- ridge—and beginning to enumerate them is really bewildering—and they all reign quite as royally in the baliroom Lucky babies! Yes, ands—likewise - lucky friends. The tea given by Mrs. Austin Sper- ry last week was altogether a delight- ful affair. She was assisted in receiv- ing by Mrs. Horace Sperry, Mrs. Aus- tin Sperry Jr., Miss Mary Sperry and Miss Beda Sperry, who extended a gracious hospitality to several hundred guests, The decorations were confined to the ripe, rich shades of red and green with fine effect. The following as- sisted In receiving: Mrs. Andrew Simp- son, Mrs. A. M. Simpson, Miss Edith Simpson, Miss Margaret Simpson of Stockton, Mrs. Lloyd Baldwin, Mrs. John Flournoy, Miss Buckingham, Miss Grace Baldwin, Mrs. Bradford Leavitt, Mrs. E. T. Allen, Miss Can- field, Miss Alice Hauks, Miss Lillian Field, Mrs. Milton Andrews and Mrs. James Hogs. ke What a delightful, vital interest is CENTe o™ be amply demonstrated by d roficall of the society wom- Francisco who have fulfilled their roles of hostesses with a charm and distinction all their own—gay even as the gayest—but who at the “chil- dren’s hour” are with their babes in the nursery, telling tales of “Goodl > g to slumber the precious pi and body confided to them by the Heavenly Fath- er. Perhaps the young mother implants that kiss in her evening gown—but what more be; ision in the years to come can little lad or maiden hold than of his mother, with her gleaming white shoulders, her spark- ng eyes and a sweet, cheerful, ex- smile, in her brilliant evening robe? I seriously question the impres- sion left upon the child’s mind at the close of day, when his mother’s tired and hopeless face reflects the cares that beset her. The mind of the child is like unto our own; we jove the bright, the cheerful, the viva- cious, and the law underlying this uni- versal preference of mankind is not far to seek. We all turn to the sun- ghine, be it physical or personal, by a patural law. And when a unit of the human race, or even of the lower verte- brates, refuses the sunshine, literal or figurative, he is lost—lost in the black forest of pessimism. And, of course, duties according to her capabilities— which are infinite. And} while it is true that there are shirkers in this most blessed capacity, it is distinctly the fault of nature—not of social obliga- tions. Those women who shirk their duties of motherhood would occupy ex- actly the same relation to their children were they the occupants of dingy alleys on the South Side. It is instinct, com- bined with intelligence, that makes perfect motherhood, and with the so- girl, who has poise, born of study and travel, free-visioned as to the fu- ture, and nurtured daily with fresh happenings, why would she not make an ideal mother? To be sure, she would never fill the roll of the sock-darning mother of ye olden day, but she will keep nearer to her husband’s pace, and will grow up with her children as their companion and their confidante, and herein she fulfills her destiny. By your leave, I think the affirmative has won the cas: This is one of the prerogatives of the pen—to give no quarter to one’s ad- versaries, Besides, what's the use in arguing” with a woman? Like some of those Revolutionary sires of ours— they don’t know when they are beaten. o3, ‘w. L@ ‘What a furor Mr. and Mrs. Peter SRS S A SHORIEIDGE— GENTHA PHOTO. " S Y | \ 5 THREE OF SAN FRANCISCO'S MOST CHARMING MATRONS, WHO ARE DEVOTED TO THEIR LITTLE ONES AND YET HAVE AM- PLE TIME TO DEVOTE TO SOCIAL DUTIES. sisted by the Misses Elizabeth and Marian Huntington, in honor of the fair debutante, Miss Helen Bailey. The affair was delightfully appoint- ed, and over sixty guests were enter- tained. What a royal time these young folk have! It is one of the flowerets of youth 's effervescence. - Nt Speaking of private balls, there are quite a few on the ¢.rds for the fu- ture. 27th, the Homer S. King ball on the 28th, the dance to be given by Mr. and Mrs. Barry Coleman on the 26th in honor of Miss o being manifested by many of our so- ciety folk in the new Naval Clubhouse in Vallejo. Now, this project is a spe- cial protege of women who have had ample opportunity to know the needs of the sailor laddies. This clubhouse is now raised to the point of actuality, but the funds to pay for it are somewhat nebulous. Hence the assemblage at the Richelieu on Tuesday last to discuss ways and means. There is the Borel ball on thé\. Forty thousand dollars is needed to complete the structure and to furnish: it, after which it will become self-sup- porting from the revenue derived from the “jackies” who are orn shore leave. | | 1 | That the cause is a splendid one for the mental and moral development of our sailor lads is unquestioned, when the pitfalls laid everywhere for their landlegs are considered. Now, that funds may be raised, there will be a concert on Tuesday afternoon at the Columbia Theater, where some clever music will be dis- pensed by clever people, including the + famous Spamer and Miss Bessie Ames, during which time—or between times —the boxes and seats for the perform- ance at the Alhambra Theater on Feb- ruary 3 will be auctioned, and no ad- mission fee. The performance at the Alhambra is to be given by the sailor laddies themselves and is said to be brimful of zest and ginger. As those qualities go to make good sea defenders it is safe to assume they are part of the mental make-up of the young sailor lads. And that they won't play to scant benches is now assured. Among the women who have the suc- cess of the Alhambra affair close at heart are primarily Mrs. Bowman Mec- Calla (who secretly has been a con- tributor to the fund now on hand), Mrs. Abby M. Parrott, Mrs. William S. Te- vis, Mrs. Norman McLaren, Mrs. Wil- llam G. Irwin, Mrs. Ralph C. Harrison and Mrs. Frederick G. Sanborn. The officials are: Chairman, Mrs. Bowman G. McCalla; vyice chairman, Mrs. Eleanor Martin; secretary, Mrs. George OQulton; assistant secretary, Mrs. Chdrles Coolidge; treasurer, Mrs. Herbert A. Folger; assistant treasurer, Miss McCalla; directors, Mrs. William S. Tevis, Mrs. W. G. Irwin, Mrs. Ar- thur MacArthur, Mrs. Monroe Salis- bury and Mrs. Horace HilL Among those who attended the Rich- elieu meeting were Mrs. John Evelyn Page, Mrs. Franklin K. Drake, Mrs. Pelham Ames, Mrs. John F. Swift, Mrs. James Monroe Goewey, Mrs. L. L. Dun- bar, Mrs. John F. Merrill, Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. George Oulton, Mrs. F. G. Sanborn, Mrs. Herbert Folger, Miss Beaver, Mrs. J. L. Moody, Mrs. Ralph C. Harrison and Mrs. Florence Pfingst. All success to the Sailor-lads’ Home! « » s That was a brilliant dinner given last week by Mis§ Susanne Blanding at the University Club in honor of Miss Ber- nie Drown and her fortunate fiance, Samuel Hort Boardman. It was a smart set of young people that sat down to the gracefully decked board. Among the guests were Miss Drown, Mr. and Mrs. T. Danforth Boardman, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander D. Keyes, Mr. and Mrs. Silas H. Palmer, Dr. and Mrs. Earl E. Brownell, Miss Lena Blanding, Miss Newell Drown, Miss Stella Kane, Miss Cadwallader, Miss Charlotte El- ool linwood, Miss Juliet Garber, Miss Em- ily Wilson, Miss Lucie King, Miss Edith Simpson, Miss Ethel Cooper, Miss Emi Carolan, Miss Helen Chesebrough, Miss Marie Louise Par- rott, Miss Gertrude Eells, Miss Chris- tine Pomero: Samuel H. Boardman, Dr. Harry L.-Tevis, William Page, John Lawscn, Percy King, Philip Tompkins, Frank Stringham, Burbank Somers, Walter Bliss, Dr. Eugene Zeile, Gerald Rathbone, George Whipple, Allen Wright, Percival Williams, Lloyd Bald- win and Wilbur Burnett. The Rixford-Johnson wedding was a charming affair on Monday last, and while distinctly a family wedding it ceremontal. The bri- dal pair will, on returning from their post-nuptial trip, depart for Europe, where the bride will find much to inter- est her in the atellers of Paris, where she was, a few years ago, a most prom- ising student. Mr. Johnson is himself something of a cosmopolite, having spent many years on the Continent wandering about. The coterie of artists in this gity has sustained a distinct loss at the depar- ture of Mrs. Johnson. The wedding ceremony was Wwit- nessed by these friends: Mr. and Mrs. Julian Rixford, Mrs. L. T. Rixford, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Rixford, A. T. Rixford, H. L. Rixford, Miss Katherine Rixford, Dr. and Mrs. Rixford, Mrs. Sargent, Mrs. Pringle, Mrs. Mezes, Mrs. Wynne, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pringle, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Bull Pringle, Miss Cornelia Camp- bell, Miss Pringle, Miss Hess Pringle, Miss Rixford, Miss Mildred Halsey, Sidney Pringle, Harry Campbell, Hal- sey Rixford, Allan Rixford, Philip and Sidney Wynne, Covington Pringle, Mrs. C. White, the Misses White, Mrs. F. White, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Baker, the Misses Baker, Dr. W. Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Swan, Francis Avery, Miss Frances Reed, Mrs. W. W. Sar- gent, Miss Dugeia, Miss Linda Dugeia, Mrs. A. McGhee, Mrs. Henry ‘Holmes, Mrs. Reilly, Mrs. Nichols,-the Rev. W Maxwell Reilly, Bishop Nichols, Miss Fav Breneman, Loring Rixford, Mrs. Loring Pickering and Miss Croudace. §i L8 e On Monday a card party was given by Mrs. Charles A. Coolidge of 2800 Van Ness avenue that proved a delight to the assembled guests, and especially to those who bore off the trophies. tri- umphantly. Mrs.” Coolidge’s guests were: Mrs. George Gibbs; Mrs. Theo- dore Kane, who is visiting Mrs. George Gibbs and is the wife of Admiral Kane of the navy (retired); Mrs. Daniel Kane, Mrs. Arthur Holland, Mrs. Tril- ley, Mrs. Glass, Mrs. Andrews, Mrs. Devol, Mrs. Sargent of Monterey, Mrs. Brechemin, Mrs. Smedberg, Mrs. Mor- ris Foote, Mrs. Mclvor, Mrs. Sanno, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Andrews of the Pre- sidio and Miss Dollie Andrews. Mrs. Sanno, wife of Ggneral Sanno; Mrs. Foote, wife of General Foote, and Mrs. George Gibbs were the lucky guests of the afternoon, making scores that reflected much sagacity in their was none the less = 1010 DY WIDSTIR o2 selection of the right cards. Such a lunching week! There really were luncheons enough to have kept - t in rations for a week elaborate was that Dunn at the University One of of Mr: “lub in s music of the waiians ves, and the leis of violgts, sweetly redol the comMg spring! Mrs. Dunn e ir thirty-five for- mer friends of her fair guest, among whom were Mrs. William J. Dalton, Mrs. Frank Bates, Mrs. James Costi- gan, M William Thomas, Mrs, Ida Lewis, Mrs. Hi Baxter, Mrs. Burns Macdonald, Mr Dean, Miss Jennie Blalr, Mi Colburn, Miss Eleanor W ny Porter, Miss Frances Miss Daisy Burns, Miss Gertrude Dutton, Miss Jes- sie Fillmore, Miss Edith Cutter, Miss Helen Davis, Mi Ethel Cooper, Miss Grace Hol Mrs. Augustus B. Costi- gan, Mrs. Frank Wilson, Mrs. Harry Durbrow, Mrs. Willlam H. Morrow, Mrs. Malcolm Henry, Mrs. J. A. Robin- son, Mrs. Frank P. Deering, Mrs. Stan- ley Revett, Mrs. John C. Adams, Mrs. Fugene Bresse, Mrs. Victor Lewis, Mrs. Charles Krauthoff, Mrs. Grayson Dutton, Mrs. Henry Foster Dutton and Mrs. Lewis Pierce. 8 lehihd One of the most elaborate luncheons of the season was that of Miss Ruth and Miss ance Kirkpatrick, given on Wednesday in the conserva- tory room at the Palace. Cons The was hung with baskets of trailing vines and feathery green, while daffodils and maidenhair rose from burnished vases on the table. The namecards bore the yellow blos- soms of springtime, and in tone with them were the shades on the can- delabra. The hostesses, both girls of fine sty and personality, were gowned smartly, Miss Constance wearing a dainty frock of green crepe and Miss Ruth a yellow taffeta. The following ladies were present: Mrs. Daugherty, Mrs. Charles M. Dougherty, Mrs. Jabish Clement, Mrs. Franklin Zane, Mrs. Charles M. Stone, Mrs. Franklin Blake, M Hilda Mec- Donald, Mrs. Duke Baxter, Mrs. C. W. Tozer, Miss Emily Stone, Miss Jessie Anderson, Miss Elizabeth Bender, Miss Jessamine Young and Miss Hazel Wiley. ol ies e Lieutenant Clarence Carrigan, U. S. A. was host 4t a jolly lunchec at ‘Fort Baker on Sunday, in honor of Captain and Mrs. Spinks, who are here from Baltimore on their way to Manila. Those in the party were Captain and Mrs. Spinks, Captain and Mrs. Cloke, Miss Hazel King, Miss Edith Finley, Miss Genevieve King, Miss Anna Sperry, Miss Herrick, Captain E. T. Wilson, Abbott W. Taylor and Captain C. F. Armistead. Did you know that Miss Florence Callaghan, the fair flancee of Vincent de Laveaga, caught the bride’s bouquet at the wedding of Mrs. Andrew Welch? Ah! How well the adage pursued its destiny! Miss Laura Sanborn entertained a party of friends at dinner at her Oak- land home on Thursday last, among whom were: Miss Florence White, Miss Lillian Isaacs, Miss Marie English, Miss Claire Chabot, Miss Tone Fore, Arthur Goodfellow, Fred Dieckmann, Denis Diamond, John Sanborn, Herbert Lan- ders and Edward Alkem.