The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, May 29, 1904, Page 20

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, MAY 29, 1904. . At the recent commencement exer- cis ey a clever paper was re side of the h the social v m when to lege girl's eakness— lege was d, logic- But a ed in that d entertainment, n of this thor- of our natures is the laws of sid patible with d even a fuilfillment of a divine ar There are the serious- minded fact n who preside over the academic s s of Berkeley and Stanford awake to this normal inclina- tioh and maids who come to ik from the Pierian a wholesome interest of the men them ari spring the sc 1 education goes on with the academic, and the coalition makes for the developed college man or maid. And from the social phase of develop- much benefit accrues to the outer which looks more and more to of the learned in all cern the higher plane of being the case, it is not too much to expect that as the college maid ~—and it is she her more than the mean that sets the standard—will bring the * a higher regard to general culture, a more serious note but none pleasurable, and per- haps—who knows?—a higher moral pla morals follow so closely the amusements and pastimes of peo- ple. Albeit, we can mee, even in the morning of feminine college life, a de- velopment of companionable, sensibie, understandable women, neither prudes nor hoydens, neither sylphs nor neme- ses, but healthy, normal women, with an Intelligent understanding of the world and the men and women who 1 people it. Here's to them, and may their numbers grow with the years, and ! society will grow with them. N S Among the young college women who figure largely in the social life of the city are Miss Jessica Peixotto, Miss Mamie Voorsanger and Mrs. Adolphus she who was Miss Wengzel- int smart se the less since Graupner, berger. ° e & The Spinners were charmingly en- tertained at the home of Mrs. WH- jam R. Wheeler on Tuesday, when some clever things were done in the line of song and story. These Spinners think very well of their achievements ~—and well they may, for among them are some mighty clever women. There's Mrs. Albert Gerberding, Miss Lillian O'Ryan, Mrs. Mark Gerstle, Mrs. Ednah Robinson and Miss Eliza- beth Mills, who, by the way, is said 1+ be writing a book on “Prehistoric Man.” From the announcement of the charming young woman's recent capi- tulation, it would seem that “Man As He Is To-Day” might have been a bet- &er caption and infinitely more inter- esting, don’t you think? W ro® The artillery and cavalry officers made brave hosts at their reception on Wednesday night. The hoproom at the Presidio—the scene of many an unconditional surrender—was very gay with flags and greens, and—well, why dilate upon the irresistibleness of the gallant officers. Really, the men from town are becoming quite con- cerned over the fascination of the Pre- #idio pets and seem to think it high Ume something was done to handicap 758 /A the sons of Uncle Sam in the race for feminine favor. At the reception all the ladies of the Twenty-eighth and Tenth regi- ments present. Among the guests we Colonel and Mrs. Mor- ris, the Misses Morris, Colonel and Mrs. Torney, Miss Torney, Captain and Mrs. Burgess, Dr. and Mrs. Marshall, were "Miss Marjorie Gibbons, Miss Eilsie Dorr, Miss Maye Colburn, Miss Mary Mariner, Miss Sweigert, Lieutenant Shinkle, Lieutenant Ellis, Lieutenant Brigham, Major Stephenson, Captain Frederick Johnston, Captain Roches- ter, Lieutenants Foote, Talbot, Conway and a number of others. AT That was a charming affair given by the popular Joe Rosborough on Satur- day. The Rosborough garden is a rare spot, admirably adapted to an out-of- doors party. The music was said to be especially high class, with some clever vaudeville thrown in by way of con- trast, Among those who attended were: Dr. H. J. Stewart, Miss Frances Stewart, Miss Grace Bailey, Miss Elsie Maxwell, Mrs. Wadsworth, Miss Voor- man, Miss Ida Voorman, Edward Davis, Louis Allen, ‘Philip Paschel, Walter Dayton, Archie Artigues, Arthur Tasheira, Mrs. George Carr, the Misses Sheridan, Mrs. Bates, Miss Bates, Miss Dean, Dr. and Mrs. Tasheira, Mrs. F. I Kendall, Miss Isabelle Kendall, Mrs. Henry Wether- bee, Mrs. E. B. Sanborn, Miss Laura Sanborn, Mrs. Louis Meade, Mrs. Jane Everts, Mrs. Gerrit Livingstone Lan- sing and Miss Dolly Tarpey. S On Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. Christian Reis entertained at dinner in honor of Senator Voorhees. A delightful even- ing it proved to be, several guests call- ing later to meet the visiting Wash- ingtonian. . . Mrs. J. Malcolm Henry has rounded out a triumphal winter. With all the beauty and spontaneity of a maid, she possesses the charms that early womanhood brings, mental and phy- sical. Her return to her home will be greatly regretted. CHAY St Have you heard of the “desert cure?” No? Well, there's something for your poor jaded merves—ye who have nerves—and where is she, alas! who has not? Herewith is a description of the new treatment: Trained servants, cheerful and un- talkative, are engaged. The dlet is confined exclusively to fruits and cereals. The great cure is to be air—the pure air of the desert. The clothing is of the lightest and most ethereal description, so that the patients may enjoy the air and sun baths with little trouble. Sim- plicity is also to be the keynote of the furnishing of the camp. No amusements, except perhaps a little painting for the artistic; no fine dressing, no distractions such as are 3 found in the foreign spas and health resorts, will be permitted. All day long the patients will be breathing in the life-giving air, which in its very elasticity will prevent any feeling of ennui from gaining ascendency over their minds. The directress of the cure will see that her patients have just enough to soothe their tiredout Rrains, and will herself superintend all the arrangements. Now, isn't that an idyllic sort of dreamy existence? And is it not a sane system? Here is mental and physical rest-in the unsullied air of the desert. Who shall say but this form of “rest cure” will supersede the “go- ing to bed” treatment mow in vogue? . s e Apropos of rest cures, Mr. and Mrs. James Follis, Miss Van Ness and a few congenial friends are seeking mental repose and incidentally a rare treat by starting for Tahiti on the Mariposa. They will arrive at the isle of palms in time to witness the 14th of July celebration there and incidentally to learn something of hospitality, as un- derstood by these simple folk beloved by Stevenson. LYo wr The tabbies will marry off Mr. Phe- lan whether he will or no. This time it is said not to be Mrs. Jack de Ruy- ter, but the lovely Ada Sullivan, she who for many years was known to be very dear to the capitalist’s heart. Miss Sullivan is now in. Paris, where she will meet Mr. Phelan. Now, do you wonder that the dear, good tab- bies have put these interesting facts together? . v . What an independent maiden Miss Alice Roosevelt is! She seems to have inherited her father’s deter- mined will and goes about very much after the dictates of her own sweet will. A fact much commented upon in ‘Washington was her active interest in the Russian bazaar given by her dear friend, the Countess Cassini. Now, the Presidential flat went forth in no uncertain tones that women of Congress and those other- wise associated with the Government should withhold active participation in the affair, thereby emphasizing the neutrality of the nation. But some- how the little black-eyed miss of the ‘White House did very much as she pleased in the matter, papa notwith- standing. Thus do we rule others better than our own! o, oL ® San Rafael is one glorious scene of roses during these spring days. Wher- ever one may turn there is wafted the scent of many roses. They climb, un- hindered, up into the tall trees and are suspended over the street in long clusters. They scramble over fences, over porches, over everything. And they scatter their gay petals till the ground is like innumerable Persian rugs. Oh, it's merry and bright in beautiful San Rafael now—bright with the roses and merry with the jaunty toot of the automobile horn and the cheery ring of the tally-ho bugle. And it's gay with the spirited ponies and their laughing, happy- faced young riders. What wonder that those who have spent the winter in San Francisco hurry away that they may enjoy the glory of the spring- time-and early summer in their San Rafael homes! * . . Mr. and Mrs. Carter Pitkin Pome- roy and their family will spend the summer in their San’ Rafael home. Miss Christine Pomeroy was one of San Francisco's most attractive and popular. “buds” jast winter., - . The “Ed4” Newhalls have deserted San Rafael for Mill Valley, where they will spend the summer. . * - The guests of Mrs. John W. Tomp- kins, wife of Warden Tompkins of FLAP, THREE OF THE PRETTIEST AND BRIGHTEST. | San Quentin, enjoyed a most novel form of entertainment when Mrs. Tompkins entertained the Monday Afternoon Whist Club of Oakland last week (May 16). The Warden’s house is charmingly located in a flower- covered terrace within the prison en- closure. Beyond stretches the beautiful curve of the bay. But nearer looms the massive prison, with its great stone walls. Think of the shock to the nerves of the uninitiated—to glance from a window and see striped convicts passing to and fro a little distance be- low! Think of being served by con- victs at a luncheon cooked by convicts! And a most delightful luncheon it was, too, followed by cards. The guests, among whom were some of the most prominent ‘of Oakland’s = younger matrons, carried away with them memories of a chamingly unique enter- tainment. Mr. and Mrs. Tompkins were Oaklanders, Mrs. Tompkins being a member of the Monday Afternoon ‘Whist Club of that place. A few of those invited are: Mrs. Horry Meek, Mrs. Edson Adams, Mrs. Henry Adams, Mrs. R. L. Knight, Mrs. It ,//fiffflffi Lhiiiae J [COLN NICIHT PHOTO Goodall, Mrs. Lilllan Mrs. R. M. Fitzgerald, Mrs. Arthur Crellin. Charles Minor Brown Everts, Mrs. Egbert Stone, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Mackenzie have taken a place in Mill Valley for the summer. Young Mr. Mackenzie is a son of Dr. Robert Mackenzie, who for so many years was the much-loved and popular pastor of the First Presbyte- rian ChurcH, San Francisco. The Mac- kenzies Sr. went to Brooklyn, New York, more than a year ago, and rumor has already convinced us that the bril- liant Dr. Mackenzie bids fair to win New York as absolutely as he did Cal- ifornia. i S Mr. and Mrs. William Casey of San Rafael have left with their attractive young daughter for St. Louis. - i The James H. Follises of San Fran- cisco have paid a short visit to the Ho- tel Rafael. They expect soon to go a-voyaging, the tour to include Tahitl. ¥ e o Mrs. Benjamin M. Gunn of San Fran- cisco, who has been spending some time at the Hotel Rafael, expects to leave on the first of June. S pte e Mrs. George M. Pinckard has re- turned to San Rafael after a short visit to Menlo. . v g The Baroness von Meyerinck has been a guest at the Hotel Rafael. o w5 ‘A Wild West Pony Show! And it is the San Rafael ponies that are to per- form. The suggestion calls to mind groups of merry-faced boys and girls riding like the wind through the streets of San Rafael, their “bare-backed” po- nies under perfect control, and appar- ently enjoying the sport as much as their riders. These young experts are to go through all kinds of stunts next Saturday, June 4. There will be trick riding, jumping, mounted ‘“prisoners’ base,” a parade of ponies and flower- decked pony carts and innumerable other attractions. In addition to the pony show there is to be a tea. We know what that means in San Rafael— charmingly gowned, attractive women serving dainties under the trees. The San Rafael Improvement Club, whose membership includes the most promi- nent women of San Rafael, is at the head of the affair—hence its success is already assured. PR e Mrs, Francis J. Sullivan and Miss ‘Alice Sullivan will go down on the 15th of June to their country place in the Santa Cruz Mountains. 00, 0 1 Mr. and Mrs. Peter D. Martin will, upon Mr. Martin’s return from Oregon, leave almost Immediately for Newport.. Peter and Walter Martin are at pres- ent traveling in Oregon. The Cad- wallader cottage at Newport has been put in readiness for the charming couple, and plans for a merry summer are maturing. > ‘What will San Francisco do now, without the radiance of Mrs. Peter's presence? Surely she has created more interest—and Instilled more spirit into society—than any visitor yet within our gates. But, as we are not so provincial as we were when she came, perhaps she may come again— with a new bunch of social tricks and some mere tzu_:mng m:.cks. The home of the Charles Morrison + Woods family was gladdenmed by the advent of a bonny babe—a boy. And of course the household is beside itself with joy in consequence. My! What a to-do a baby does cause. (R e Quite the sensation of the week was the engagement of Miss Stella McCalla and Willlam Wallace Chapin of Sacra- mento. The tea given in honor of the affair was one of the few large func- tions of the week, attracting to the Mc- Calla home at Mare Island a very smart gathering of guests. The follow- ing were present: Captain and Mrs. B. T. Tilley, Captain and Mrs. Frank- lin J. Drake, Lieutenant Commander and Mrs. Miles C. Gorgas, Mrs. Mc- Dougal, Miss Caroline McDougal, Medi- cal Inspector and Mrs. Maly H. Simons, the Misses Simons, Assistant Surgeon and Mrs. Richard B. Chapman, Sur- geon and Mrs. J. T. Miller, Surgeon and Mrs. Charles P. Bagg, Colonel and Mrs. P. C. Pope, Major and Mrs. B. F. Ful- ler, Mrs. C. N. Offiey, Lieutenant and Mrs. Harding, Assistant Naval Con- structor and Mrs. T. Gaines Roberts, Lieutenant and Mrs. Samuel L. Gra- ham, Naval Constructor and Mrs. F. B. Zahm, Mrs. Trowbridge, Commander and Mrs. C. B. T. Moore, Miss Frances Moore, Medical Director James R. Wag- goner, Miss Waggoner, Paymaster and Mrs. David Potter, Commander and Mrs. A. F. Dixon, Lieutenant Com- mander and Mrs. James H. Glennon, Mrs. Mary Turner, Mrs. R. M. Cutts, Captain E. D. Taussig of the U. § ceiving ship Independence and Mrs. Taussig, Surgeon and Mrs. Charles P. Kindelberger, Mrs. Irwin, Mrs. John Ir- win Jr., Miss Irwin, Past Assistant Paymaster and Mrs. I. T. Hagner, Mrs. Theodore C. Fenton, Mrs. Lloyd, Mrs. T. T. Craven, Mrs. Merritt, Mrs. Mc- Crea of Vallejo, Mr. and Mrs. Coll McCrea, Howard McCrea, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. English of Vallejo, Miss Marie English, Mrs. D. P. Hall, Miss Patty Palmer, Chaplain and Mrs. A. A. Mec- Allister, Mr. and Mrs. George E. Hans- com of Vallejo, General and Mrs. Cool- idge of San Francisco, General and Mrs. Arthur MacArthur of Fort Mason, Mr. and Mrs. Oulton of San Francisco, Lieutenant William H. Pritchett, U. S. M. C.; Lieutenant Macket Babb, U. S. M. C.; Assistant Naval Constructor Willlam McEntee, Civil Engineer Harry Rousseau, Assistant Civil Engineer F. H. Cook, Pay Inspector Leeds C. Kerr, Lieutenant Arthur MacArthur, the wardroom officers of the ships at the yard and many others. e Y e The saucy yacht Virginia had a merry party on board last Saturday with its gallant owner, Almer Newhall, at the tiller. The following party braved the waves — and the amateur seamanship: Miss Lucie Gwin Coleman, - Miss Olga Atherton, Miss Hyde Smith, Miss Christine Pomeroy, Miss Elsie Dorr, Miss Helen Bailey, Athole McBean, ‘Wilberforce Williams, Sheril Schell and Dr. Hewlett. & g ‘W. F. Herrin and Miss Alice Herrin started yesterday for California from New York, where Miss Herrin has been at school all winter. 4 .y & 5ty ‘The home of Charles T. Nounnan was made glad last week, when a hand- some wee laddie became a member of the household on California street.