The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, August 7, 1904, Page 20

20 FRANCISCO CALL, 'SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 1904 oJENKIE Cg?OCEE ERTHE -— On with the pyrrhic dance!—that is, when the war lords have slaked their thirst for the stunts of war. To be sure, it's for these things that Samuel has rounded up his men And said rodeo is a m r—in the minds of the since many thousands of on's defenders will have hiked ey and mountain for the gory d of Atascadero, there to delve deep war. ever a soldier who not the favor of a maiden fair? this truth that will make of the field of high endeavor, on the sloping mounds s gather to render 1t chaps who will <ing representation thrashed the enemy of Manila g to be some mighty there in khaki— hundre f them with shoulder 2 even the fel- to Garcia— heart of a lady grounds—not to » generals and colonels am with gold lace and precipitate the Uncle martial serious t chiefs over va matrons of view the great pano- automobiles will be Paso Robles Hotel to the the south—the hotel depot for lodging. have arranged to horses on to the i to the camp will a lively canter, as well as the maneuvers end a gen- n v be held at the te both the conquerors and b ed will meet on neutral large contingent of army are located at the z the performances to e tes o days before the departure of M. H. de Young from were entertained hand- lord high chancellor of k the; he smart set—Harry Lehr— isting. At the ganquet board were Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish, Mrs. Oeirichs. Mr. and Mrs. Tony Drexel, Mrs. Putnam of Boston, Mrs. Campbell and Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Dyer—a briiliant gathering, smart—if not exactly ¥y exclusive. e or non-exclusive, it is t the cleverest things are the handsomest women met and smartest functions given, and it—that evanescent thing that es the pursuit of the Astorially dull—is never wanting at their feasts. Wallace Irwin and his wife are hav- ing good fun in New York. While he scribbles merry jingles of the wild sea wave—which he Jearned to know around the corner of our own Black Point—his wife is entertained by the literary set, that seems to thrive rather well in Gotham. Last week Mrs. Mar- garet Cameron Lewis, the interesting writer, was hostess to the Irwins. Pre- sumabl the genial Willilam of recent departure will be welcomed by the same set. Such prospects are almost enough to make other Western inksters long for laurels in the eager East. "R T Mrs. Emil Bruguiere has gone on to New York to join her handsome hus- band, who is up to his eyes in a new opera. His collaborator, Charles de Long, likewise a Californian, has great hopes for their joint effusion. Bruguiere's opera, which has already passed muster, will appear within a month or six weeks at one of the Broadway theaters. And thus does the strenuous West keep the tired East awake! > T Miss Henriette Moffat and the three A Bull had been enjoying the uties of Lucerne when last heard from and were then preparing to re- turn to Paris. Here's a coterie. of young women who are endowed with inderstanding. alas! rather a rare gift to young women of easy circum- stance In nd all their wanderings, and they much time in the famous li- raries, art galleries and cathedrals, y have ed the joys that come v to t who understand. And as to ertainment, they have been the recipients of lavish attention from the diplomats to whom they carried letters. . S Still enjoying the sights and scenes, likewise the people, of the Old World are Miss Josenhine Tillman, Dr. Til- den Tililman, Miss Bernadette Robin- son, Mrs. Luke Robinson and Mrs. F. Tallant. The Tillmans have just left Cologne, where they remained many = =i 7% iz oS + days visiting the famous old cathedral, wherein the late Mr. Tillman wor- shiped in his early boyhood. The party has now moved on to Munich, where the great Wagner fes- tivals will soon take place. o igvie It had been hoped that pretty Ber- nadette Robinson would return home for the winter, but it stood that she is reluctant to leave Rome without a farewell, so she and her mother will return to the Eternal City for the gay season. What a furor that little Titian head has made in the King's Guard! From the bewildering attractions bestowed upon the young Californian and the rare good fun s gets out of it she will not return until the spring. . i Miss Mabel Gunn, whose betrothal to Dr. Thayer of Porto Rico has been given out, has been assiduously enter- tained since the interesting announce- ment. There are not many cleverer girls in society than Miss Gunn, who has had the advantages of association in the best schools in the country, and herein lies a story. It was while at Miss Anabel’s school in Philadelphia that the young folk met who were destined soon to be- come lovers and later to be betrothed. While there are no definite arrange- ments as yet for the wedding it will quite probably be celebrated in the spring. Of course Miss Amy Gunn, the attractive sister of the flancee, will have the honor of serving as first aid. 8 e Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mackay are holding High court at Saratoga, where Mrs. Mackay is considered the clev- erest woman, likewise the handsom- est, at the springs. Now, that designation is slgniflc&nt, inasmuch as there are loads of hand- some women at the Yankee Spa, ac- tresses, gamblers’ wives (not so many, however, as in days of yore, since Quakerism swept o’er the spot) and swarms of really nice people. And as to Mrs. Mackay's cleverness, “the stone of destiny” has proven at least her power of penetration, a faculty not assiduously cultivated by many society women. Besides, she uses good English, an adorable element in any woman, for language, like the na- tion’s morals, lies in her keeping. To us of the West, where the Mackays were of us and with us during the days of our childhood, or our parental childhood, the dongs of Clarence, the scion of the house, are “local news.” And thus do we welcome the advent of his wife, pretty Katherine Duer, into the ranks of the literary set, for while her work may not of itself have immortal merit it at least puts the stamp of good form upon “serious- ness” among) the leisure class. And it is this woeful want of seriousness that has called forth upon the heads of the smart set its unwarrantable anathemas. It gimply doesn’t think, and therefore let us weave the laurel wreath for the brow of her—yes, and of him—who thrusts a note of thought into its rondelay of pleas- is now under-* ures, for the world now needs it. Just now Mrs. Mackay is hostess to our lately departed Prince Poniatow- ski. who returned to America’s shores last week, presumably on business. P Word has come from abroad that during the winter—when the Fair- mont will be near to occupancy— Mrs. Oelrichs is coming West with a carload of smart set friends, and the greatest function ever given in this ‘Western burg will be held at the new mansion on the hill. Maids and matrons, save your smart- est gowns, because, you know, our rep- utations as good dressers will be at stake. The New York women love to prove our provincialisms—but we mustn’t possess them. In elegance only is there safety. o e X The nuptials of Miss Grace Martin— the winsome daughter of Mrs. Camilio Martin—and William Palmer Horn were quite the event of the week. Coming from the old Hyde family, whose development is interwoven with the city’s growth, there was a famously interesting guest-list. Mrs. Horn is an attractive young wo- man, inheriting much maternal beauty. The Hyde-Smiths—Miss Gertrude and Miss Margaret—made mighty stunning ribbon bearers. And, by the way, these fair maids bid fair to be leaders in the younger set this winter. Miss Caroline Merry was much ad- mired as the pretty maid of honor and proved a very merry maid—pray, don't take this as a bad witticism—it is sim- ply the truth. Likewise was the bridal party merry, they who dined with the bride. . Among them were: Caroline Merry, Thomas Van Ness Jr., Dr. and Mrs. Garceau, Miss Gertrude Hyde-Smith, Miss Margaret Hyde- Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Schmie- dell, Captain and Mrs. Harold Cloke, Miss Edith Findley, Miss Constance ‘Borrowe, Milton Latham and Herbert Martin. e s = The Sutro-O'Sullivan wedding was an affair of note, both families of the hap- py pair being well known to the society and commercial world. The ceremony was a quiet affair, with only such at- tendants as are required by law. The gowns of the bride and her fair attend- ant, Miss Ellen O'Sullivan, were quite in keeping with the tone of the cere- mony, Mrs. Sutro wearing a simple frock of gray, while' Miss Eilen was gowned in’ white. The young people will journey East on the nuptial trip, visiting the larger cities, and later will cross over to Can- ada for a brief visit. R W On Thursday Mrs. Harry Mendall was hostess at a luncheon at Pastori’s, most of her guests coming down from San Rafael in their autos. Those who still adhere with loving tenacity to horseflesh drove over in their traps. Among the merry party were: Mrs, Clarence Henry Breeden, Mrs. Green, Mr. and Mrs. Horn, Miss - Ao welcomed by the clever set in which they move. The De Youngs will go to Meadow- lands for the summer, where they will entertain much. The much beparagraphed Joe Red- ding—poet, critic, musician, miner, Egyptologist—has tripped back to his old haunts and, with the Bohemian owl, will take to the woods early next week—for know ye, all ye sprites of the woodland, that a species of men, who know not care, not Worry, nor aught but song and merry laughter, goes to dwell among you. And think P iyl looking forward to months of delight- ful travel on the Continent. PR Mrs. George Heilman and her little ones are still summering at Pacific Grove. The George T. Pages are also at Pa- cific Grove—at El Carmelo Hotel g The George Pinckards are among the many who have remained at *ome and have enjoyed San Rafael through an unusually charming summer. The Pinckard home is beautifully nestled at the foot of one of the many hills ) | 4 FAMOUS HOSTESS AND ONE OF BURLINGAME'S FAIREST DAUGHTERS. Mrs. Butler, Mrs. George Sonntag, Miss Edith Sonntag, Mrs. William Landers, Mrs. Willlam Prentiss Morgan, Mrs. H. M. A. Miller, Miss Robeson, Mrs. L. L. Baker, Mrs. “Jack” Tallant, Miss Elsie Tallant, Mrs. Lombard, Mrs. Walter Dean, Mrs. Fred Tallant, Mrs. George C. Boardman. . gliiie + The Joseph O’Sullfvans are still visit- ing. in California from Paris, having returned from a visit to Mendocino County for the nuptials of Miss O'Sul- livan and young Sutro. It is sald that honors are about even between young Joe and his famous brother, Denis—him whom we all love for his sweet voice and buoyant tem- perament. P Del Monte for August! That has 8rown to be a religion. But this year the army has “butted in”"—pardon—and ordered the flower of our military flocK" into the field for maneuvers. However, there is the old Del Monte contingent, that only a trip to heaven (or dare I suggest the antithesis?) would inter- fere their August sojourn at the hotel by the singing sea. Miss Jennie Flood and her good friend Miss Sallie Maynard have been vieiting there and intend to return within a week, which they are spend- ing at the Potter in Santa Barbara. o m e One of the prettiest maids at Bur- lingame this season is Miss Fannie Crecker. While not formally “out” she has entertained quite a bit and is in return invited out. The Crocker home at Burlingame is one of the show places of ‘the suburbs—and will no doubt be the scene of many gay affairs when the young mistress of the house- hald has grown older and more worldly wise. - it TONY ) Among the fair maids who have been visiting in old Monterey is Miss Daisy Polk—she of the ready wit and pretty smile. Miss Polk has been visiting Mrs. Sargent, and a merry time the pair have been enjoying. What a revivication to dead and buried Monterey was the establishment of Ord Barracks. The old town really shook itself out of its mummy-swad- dlings and is waking up and taking notice. And this is true not only from the commercial viewpoint but from the social. At the barracks are some charming people—and the officers are particularly attractive. Their wives? O, such as possess wives have reagy made delight- ful selections. Colonel and Mrs. Ward are very pcpular, so, too, are Captain Brooks and his wife. Within a week or two the officers’ clubhouse at the post will be ready for occupancy and then some merry dances will be on the cards, for the upper floor is given up almost entirely to the hall —and what think you?—a stage, yes, and a greenroom. PRk e, The great white ball to be given on the 19th at Newport by Mrs. Tessie Oelrichs is said to be in the niture of a climax to Newportian grandeur and to proclaim to a waiting world the true status of Newportian leadership. We hope she wins—we of the West are so provincial! There are to be white gowns, white breeches, waistcoats and socks for the men, white-robed servants, white fa- vors and decorations, a white ballroom and white wine. 'Twill surely be aw- fully swell. . = The arrival of Mr. and Mrs. M. H. de Young and Miss Helen and Con- stance de Young, after an extended trifepf many months, Was warmly X3 you not that these men are mad—they are only bohemians, and out for a frolic. e A, On Saturday night the high jinks will be held, likewise the low jinks— and either would be a feast. But 'tis ever thus, a feast or a famine. On Sunday morning, for such as are abroad, having survived the twin ef- forts of Dr. Shiels’ and Ernest Simp- son’s ebullitions of the night, there will be a sacred concert. And this will be led by Mr. Redding, who bears in his vest pocket some clever new music. - e . That was a gathering of rare good spirits on Wednesday night, when a coterie of good friends of Bobby Ait- ken entertained him at dinner at the Bohemian Club. The clever young sculptor, on the eve of his departure for the East and for Europe, was toasted in good Bo- hemian style, and right merrily did they wish him “godspeed.” Among those who gathered about the board were George Sterling, Xavier Martinez, Maynard Dixon, Edward Cucuel, George Bromley, Joseph How- ell, Porter Garnett, T. J. Bourber, W. B. Hopkins, William T. Sesnon, David Bush, Dr. Russell Cool, Clarence Wen- dell, Dr. J. Wilson Shiels and others to the number of thirty-five. In the days of his wandering, young Aitken will often call up the good fel- lowship of his last dinner at the club— and the good fellows who made merry with him. T s Mr. and Mrs. Robert Menzies, nee MaclIntosh, have reached San Rafael, and are at home in the charming Angellotti house, which they have taken for a year. « o+ e Miss Marian Angellotti is tasting the Jjoys of her first trip abroad. With her mother, Mrs. F. M. Angellotti, she has safely landed on the other side and is + i =W e o 3 »\\\& : )\ 2 ] SR | S 0)) ) I i Nty 2 2L e gy Z P 2 | — — surrounding San Rafael. It is iIn proximity to such other charming res- idences as the Menzies’, the George the Angellottis’ and “Fair the home of the A. W. Fosters. Then the William Babcocks, who live quite at the other end of town—near the Hotel Rafael—are enjoying the: selves surrounded by their own beauti- ful lJAwns and trees and flowers. The Babcocks evidently take the most gen- uine satisfaction in rural life. Almost every afterncon Mr. and Mrs. Babcock may be seen spinning along the splen- did roads behind a spirited pair. The Vincent s, too, who live not far from the Babcocks, have remained at home, and a wonderfully interesting and attractive home it is. Mrs. Neale, who is a genuine artist, planned ever nook of the house herself, and a m unique and charming place is the result. S L The John Parrott family at Del Monte has been one of the most fasci- nating features of the hotel—eight handsome children with their attrac- tive mother and good looking father and five servants making quite a party. Miss and Mr. Horsey were guests of the family last week and the Misses de Guigne were likewise entertained. ik Among those who will sojourn at Del Monte during the month preliminary to the big auto meet on the 28th are Mrs. Eleanor Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Martin, Miss Flood, Miss May- nard, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Taylor, Mr.and Mrs. Will Taylor, Miss Emily and Miss Charlotte Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Horst, Miss Maye Colburn and Misses Marie and Juanita Wells. B A Miss Pearl Landers goes down te Monterey again, the guest of Mrs. B. L. May, the erstwhile chatelaine of the Morgan cottage, that overhangs the sea. R o The Misses Wells have been passing a few weeks with Mrs. Rose Hooper Plotner at her Mountain View raach house, where they have been holding a merry court. The Plotners are a fas- cinating pair, deeply devoted, but not to the extent of excluding their friends from their midst. T The A. B. Costigans have returned to town and are located in apartments on Jackson street. Miss Minnie Nash, who will assist at Miss Charlotte Ellin- wood's wedding, is with them. —_——— New Zealand Lucky Stones. Since it was discovered, after St. Amant won the Derby, that his owner, Leopold de Rothschild, carried a New Zealand “lucky stone” in his pocket, among the smart set there has been quite a run upon Bond-street jewelers for them and they have been much in evidence at the Ascot meeting. But those who have displayed such eager- ness to possess theriselves of this em- blem of good fortune lose sight of the fact that Leopold de Rothschild’s faith in its efficacy was not sufficiently strong to induce him to run St. Amant for the Grand Prix and risk another eacounter with Edmond Blanc's horses. Like his French opponent, the sporting scion of the house of Rothschild backs his judgment and not his luck. How- ever, fashionable jewelers ure catering to the popular fancy by laying in a stock of these pretty translucent green stones, carved to represent acorns, shamrocks, pigs, ducks and other vari- ous fantastic creations, and it is net unlikely that they may ‘“catch 3 across the Atlantic. The native name given to the stone in New Zealand is “Pounamu” and geol wear it suspended around their necks. and when thus carried it is known as the “Hei Tiki,” or neck god. They credit it with marvelous powers agginst evil as well as great potency in bringing its owner good luck. —_———— Paris Athletes Plan Trick. PARIS, Aug. 6.—The return walking match of the midinettes, Paris versus Berlin, is at hand. The former event in Berlin, where five Parisians com- peted with five Berlinese, resulted in the overwhelming defeat of the Frencn. And the revenge now prepari is a miracle of strategic genius: The Paris midinettes are planning to lure their rivals to the French capital a week before the match comes off and to so enervate them with the gavcties of the city that they will be easily beaten, %