The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, June 12, 1904, Page 20

20 THE SAN FRANCISCO: CALL, SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 190z The “simple life” has taken a violent hold on the rank and file of the smart set, coming in good time as an antidote e revived fashions of the day of XVI, with their excess of sxury in furnishings, dress and deco- rations, which ultimately must lead to peychological changed of mind and anper. But with plenty of ogone, and he breath of the pines and the sea- hore, the giit trappings in the homes of the rich may be neutralized—at least with nature, and physioal on of spirits utter- well regulated family isions to prestige now vy home even though it among the pines. Of g of our smart set life is largely who crawl into ‘sleeping bags” o nights—“war-bags,” President Roose- velt cafls them—and lay “them down to sleep, their sweet, white souls for God to keep,” in a pungent bed of pine- needles? Well, that's just what some maids are planning for at this very minute. Among the worshipers of the eimple life among the trees and things that grow unbidden are Miss Eisie Sperry, the Misses Colller, Miss Geor- gle Spieker, Miss Emma Moffat and an almost unlimited list of pretty maids. R And merrily ring the nuptial bells. Herewith are the leading weddings of the week: On Tuesday, Miss Char- Jotte Rixon of Los Angeles became the bride of Dr. Harry Reynolds of this city, the ceremony taking place with much eclat in the southern city. > Na . On Wednesday at noon Miss Gene- vieve Louise Huntsman and Harry R. Willlar were wedded by the Rev. Dr. LVANCHE TRPARE oo T5HSH E =N THE . BN, 3 many, where the hospitals will occu- py the days of the ambitious young medical man, and Miss Josephine will occupy a year as her fancy dictates. Being a clever girl and ambitious, she will doubtless make great progress in her German during the next twelve- month. Miss Louise Tillman is visiting her sister, Mrs. Arthur Pennel Briggs of Victoria, where she is holding a merry court in the British province, being a wise maiden and winning and witty. oL Have you seen a sample of the new style of dancing the two-step? Wel), the bonny-Kug was mild in compar- ison. Not :so affectionate is the new dance, but rather more exasperating The dancers take long., sweeping glides, dipping low. A Britisher on seeing the two-step thus evolved remarked that it looked like the ‘Liverpool lurch” that pre- vailed in the old days in—well, I'll let to extend over the whole of one year. o8 e The Wild West pony show! Well, it was just as successful and just as at- tractive as it had promised to be. Hundreds were there, gathered under the trees—handsome women and beau- tiful girls, in dainty summer gowns. And men? Yes, men galore.. Now, a tea or a garden fete could never have dragged those hosts of men out on a sweltering June afternoon. But a pony show is different. They came, and they enjoyed themselves. And how could any one have helped enjoying that pony show? The mead was gav charming little ch ; sturdy, hard big boys and r ung men and all ¥ vith a recklessness and was nothing short « of ‘the most attractiv ground was Miss Gertrude spending th at the maidens vi s Bells (ol 3 | - A CHARMING FIANC. EE AND TWO. FAIR-SOCIE Y MAIDENS NOW TRAVELING. + our incomparable climate—but some thousands of strangers to with the values ne, cleansed at night by the and warmed by the suns these nt Californians joys were ure-loving the s e of thelr a i or garden, ins epiashed in the heat as on the verandas of tios that the forbears of the e lived lives, even passing ie summer s der the stars, rinking unc ? nature’s vital nd thus to-day have the people kened, for never befpre were so men and maids preparing for ighing it, either camping parties, e Magees are do- g in the Yose or taking long tramps, such as is planned by the Sierra Club, or the living at country homes with the simplicity of Puritans in food and dress. The Joe Tobins are getting the most out of their place near Calistoga, where they and their guests, emong whom was Miss Alice Hager, are joyously quartered in log cabins, going about in unconventional garb, and doing just about what fancy di- rects—“good form"” notwithstanding. 1 em informed that the matter of dress for the women is prescribed as follows, with severe penalties for infringement of rules: Short skirts, colored shirt- waists, collars turned in, no sleeves, hate minus the crown, the latter a concession to the fair-skinned damsels who tan and freckle, who must per- force shield their faces; but by this in- genious, if not highly artistic arrange- ment, the skin is protected, and the hair given the liberties of the air and sunshine, a blessed duality. And what think you of dainty malds Clampett at the home of the bride, her mother, Mrs. George Huntsman, giving the fair bride into the keeping of the groom. Attended by her sister, Mrs. Kindleberger, the bride was radiantly lovely in a chiffon cloth gown of simple structure, Mr. Williar and his bride will make their future home in the hillside colony of Sausalito, where they will figure prominently in the charming life led by the members thereof. who were bidden Among the guests to the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Williar, Mr. and Mrs. Grayson Dutton, Dr. and Mrs. Charles Kindléberger, Mr. and Mrs. Shainwald, Mr. and Mrs. Gal- lois, Miss Gallois, Miss Josepnine Loughborough, Robert Greer, Dr. and Mrs. Garceau and Miss Bessie Zane. At Mrs. Huntsman's table were the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Mullins and Colonel and Mrs. Dra- per, Miss Etelka Williar Miss ~-iller, Miss Anna Sperry, Lieutenant Carri- gan, Clay Miller, the Misses Draper, Dr and Mrs. John R. Clark, Mrs. Ry- Jand Wallace, Mrs. Thomas Benton Darragh, Miss Elizabeth Cole, Mrs. McMullin Belvin and Captain and Mrs. Cantwell. P v On Wednesday morning, in the quaint little Church of St. Raphael at San Rafael, pretty Miss Margaret Short became the bride of Joseph Kane Hawkins, the popular attorney-at-law. The church was filled with friends of the fair bride and her flance, when a nuptial mass was sung before the cere- mony—a most impressive service, some- what lengthy, but singularly beautiful. On the return of the young people they will make their home in the pretty, little burg over the bay. 85050 On Wednesday evening no fewer than four happy pairs of Jovers were wedded, the Sorosis Club rooms being the scene of one pretty ceremony, where Miss Edna Mabelle Lee, daugh- ter of M Frank Lorigan, became the bride of William Franklin Dunn, the Rev. Father P. B. Lynch performing the service. After the Dunn left for the south, where will remain two weeks. S e reception Mr. and Mrs. they At St. Mary’ Cathedra¥, on the same night, Miss Edna Hayward, daughter of Captain H. M. Hayward, was wedded to Frank H. Butler, son of the well known merchant, P. F. Butler, Archhishop Montgomery unit- ing the pair. The bride is a maid of charming per- sonality, having gone but Ilittle in so- ciety, caring more for the pleasures of travel and the cultivation of a coterie of friends to hér lil ng. Mr. Butler is well known as a clever fellow in business matters, and ig pos- sessed of agreeable social accomplish- ments. After a reception at the Occidetal Hotel, where Miss Hayward has made her home with her father and sister for some years, the young folks departed on a post-nuptial trip to the south. S e T A At 6 o'clock on Wednesday evening Miss Linda Liebes, the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Liebes, became the bride of Dr. E. D. Leder- man of New York. The ceremony was performed by Dr. Voorsanger at the home of the bride on Pacific avenue, which was arrayed, nook and. corner, with blossoms and palms. The bride was gowned dn an exquisite robe of liberty satin and old, point lace, wearing a veil and carrying a bouquet of rare orchids. She was at- tended by Miss Helen: Schwabacher, Miss Helen Bremer, . Miss : Fanny Kahn, Miss Edna Schweitzer and Miss, Edna Hirschman, who were smartly gowned in chiffon frocks of pink, green and Dblue—prettily suggestive of the radiant hues of the rainbow. Dr. and Mrs. Lederman will make their home in Gotham, where the groom is a practicing physician. -l e On Saturday evening tne little church of St. Raphael again was the scene of a pretty, wedding, when Miss Ersilia Sartori, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Sartorf, became the bride of Alfred Enrico Sbarboro, son of Andrea Sbar- boro, the prominent banker and leader in the civic and commercial life of San Francisco. The wedding was a pretty affair—just such a feast of blossoms and maldenly beauty as only a suburban town may know. oliie e The reception of the Sequoja Club on Tuesday night at the St. Francis was a refutation of the old charge that men—men of affairs—could not be in- duced to attend functions that necessi- tate effort, either in dress or in con- duct. Now, on Tuesday night there was a charming gathering of men in the rosy-hued drawing-room—artists, lawyers, editors, physiclans, diplomats and business men, who strolled about in easy manner, chatting cheerily and quaffing punch jovially, giving promise thereby that the club will live. As to the women, they are by nature and education social beings, and natur- ally would cultivate such a club as the clever Miss Robinson has created— therefore the problem lay with the men. Would they-come? Would they get into their clothes for evening func- tlons? Now, right here lies the secret of the successful Jaunching—it having gone forth that members, both men and women, should enjoy absolute lib- erty of dress. He who prefers to at- tend informal affairs in his sack suit may do g0 with perfect impunity, even as he may attend his club in such at- tire. And thus will many busy men and mary busy artists and writers— they who hold conventionalities , of dress in contempt—be induced to add their présence to the aggregation of wit and wigdom. The question has arisen as to wheth- er the exponents of the smart set will attend the club functions where they will meet the guest unconventional of the unelect. Many believe that those with brain and culture enough to have been invited:to join the Sequoia will fraternize freely with the scribblers and music-makers and artists who compose a large percentage of the club. Time, of course, will tell the tale, but the initial reception was indicative of a good future. Clubs, not unlike indlviduals, must needs have a bank account, that a prosperous career may be possible. Therefore did the secretary, Mrs. Al- bert Gerberding, open up accounts with a checkbook and {ts accessories, and lo! a goodly pile of yellow pieces lay comfortably upon her desk dues and initiation fees. On June 15 the charter closes,’when the initiation fee will be raised. Charles S. iken, the clever editor of Sunset Magazine, is the man at the helm of a of the club, having been elected to the presidency at the initiat meeting at the Hittell home in early M My! but what a lot of lions were at that first gathering! Yes, and there were a few at the reception on Tues- day ht, but the lateness of the so- clal year precludes the presence of many of the smart set and of the art- ist folk, many of the latter being off sketching. The next meeting will be anticipated with pleasure by those who met con- genial spirits at the last affair. That's not a bad story going the rounds of the Gotham clubs at the ex- pense of Reggie Vanderbilt, he who wedded the piquant Miss Wilson. Stepping into a hansom in front of the Holland House, he called to the drive Say, drive me over to my un- cl in a hurry, will you?" “Certainly, sir,”” said cabby, who, meanwhile, was doing some tall thinking. Touching his whip to the horse, away he,went, with the usual New York haste, and halted at a famous Sixth avenue pawnbro- ker's. Glancing out the window, the situation dawned upon Reggle, who pushed up the trap with his cane and gave cabby his uncle's address, re- marking, with a grin don't need this sort of a place—yet.” And so even a Vanderbilt hath need sometimes of explaining his identity. e e Among the avalanche of betrothals recently announced that of Miss Blanche Tisdale, daughter of Mrs. W. de Witt Tisdale, and Charles Peter Weeks is of special interest. Miss Tis- dale, who is a sister of Mrs. Edgar Bryant, is one of the Garden City's fairest maids—vivacious, clever and a daring horsewoman. Mr. Weeks, though a New York man, has become thoroughly imbued with the beauties of California and the charm of her women has won him. The wedding will occur this month, but will be a quiet affair in deference to the wishes of Mrs. Tisdale. . -e e Among the wanderers from home whose peregrinations are tracked by many friends are the Misses Tillman— Louise and Jofephine—the latter abroad with her brother, Dr. Tilden Tillman. On the 18th the young physician will meet Miss Josephine in Parls, when they will both proceed to Ger- irs | | | - you guess where. Is this abomination going to last? While there was some defense for the banny-hiig there is not for the ‘“‘Liverpool lurch.” Therefore frown it down, men and maidens! Visiting in Alameda = for months past is Miss Anna Sn Tacoma, a winsome maiden fresh from the school, whose fermal presentation to society has not yet oceu With Senator and Mr: Joseph R. Know- land, her uncle and Miss Smith traveled through the south for six weeks, having a merry time at Santa Barbara, where figured conspic- uously as a clever horsewoman. She returns to her northern home next week. she R ) Among the interesting betrothals of the week was that of Miss Susie Bix- by and Dr. Ernest Bryant of Los An- geles. Miss Bixb is a charming maiden, who has been much sought after during the past gay winter, P T Vard H. Hulen, M. D., and Mrs. Hulen of San rancisco have arrived in London after a prolonged teur in Morocco, Southern Spain, Italy, Swit- zerland and France. From London Dr. and Mrs. Hulen have planned to make a comparatively short.tour in Scotland and Ireland, sailing back from Queenstown on the White Star line in time to arrive in San Francisco for the Fourth of July. rdegs Mg 4 Mrs. J. G. Edwards, with her daughter, Miss Alnette Edwards, and Miss Downey of San Francisco, have arrived in London preparatory to making a tour throughout England, Scotland and Ireland. At the conclu- sion of this trip they have planned to proceed to Paris and thence will start for a tour on the Continent, which is s A TH o - HABENKHT PHOTO T | -+ Mounted on her splendid sorrel, sha was a picture of winsome girlhood Arthur Page, as ma al of the after noon, acquitted himself with hone But whv enter into details? Could tb afternoon have failed to be charming when there were esent youth and beauty, pretty child fine horses and cunning ponies g the hundreds present were noticed: the L. L. Bakers, Mrs. J. G Mrs. Wellington, the ¥ Eb. Mrs. E Laura Mr. ne Pomeroy, the William Vincent Neale, George Pinck- Mr. and Mrs. orge Pages. n Oel s ards, Mrs. ( Arthur Page and the G AT Hospitabje “Dick” Hotaling has been entertaining a house party at “Sleepy jeorge Boyd Hollo the Hotaling ranch near San Anselmo. How suggestive of comfort- able, lazy enjoyment that name is! Lucky, inde are they who share the ality charming “Sleepy Hol- & . Mre. A. W. Dubols and her sister. Miss Lichten %, have sailed for Hon- olulu, where th mer. ey will spend the sum- PeEa e The first of June brought the Gers- tles to their beautiful nmer home place in San Rafael. Of all those who come vear year after vear to San Ra- fael probably none more warmly welcomed than the Gerstles. I e @ Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Lawless of San Francisco have arrived in London en route for the Contine Louis S. Brugulere 1s once again keeping open house in Newport. where he is quite a social lion.