The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, March 4, 1906, Page 24

Y, MARCH 4, 1906, THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUND! element that 3 Gras Art Insti- left out. Of haven't a Beardsley imag- hings considere 1 of the naugl of Art at notably Mrs Mrs, Foster ng of con —in view of gentlemen nesses Alfred of tu- ar Bruguier Mrs. Gerritt Gros, Mrs. ay Foulkes, anor Jarboe, Darragh, Mrs 1 Gerstle, M ¢inia Hoffa ura McDon stranger in seme strangers are not new in the Voorhies menage, for the s friends everywhere, and it is some is not visiting in hout social credentlals to the Mi-Careme therners ge from pray, was the stunning | ch supped at her right at the e ‘ n the well-known Ne E ¢y r, Th Il Mulialy, - the acting priz d | president of the United Railways, clut g of prizes, | man and all round good fellow—so i | they who have met him o wt The latest br in the younger set . table is Mrs. Arthur Griffin Duncan, 2 8 | ing girl, who very philosgphically I t|clined to take soclety into her con impending wedding— ¥ i for her independenc « s kg X she who was Edna 2 15 of three beautiful daugh- K eldest of whom is Mrs. Mo- e's gers—boud rong and the youngest Miss Josephin x n T the latter quite tk ational beauty of the skating se with a pair of from hair, were many. t & & e f ¢ | blue-blac wonde her erushes no . Josephine served her sister as 1id of honor g Duncans ha gone they will tarry and then go on to Santa Barbara, | thence to Los Angeles. | . e to Del awhile, and . What a sensation the Carolan Mardi se the Gras proved to be! My, but it was smart. r v in an edu Lua any one find that ball dull? + taken Hardly! e ists against rolan’s affairs are never dull. the Ler twe very good reasons—Mrs s herself not dull, and she re- o surround herself with dull peo- hat bol of so ple. Presto! a lively dance and no lag- har g SNe “ gards jdes the persenal qualities—which, of s benef ogor is sweet form the basis of a successful P golf are consid- | function—the mistress of the Crossroads ere why not—out In | s of w without God's s for the| taste and “class” count for but s Take the favors, for instance, that were pres the ball. It took a lot more - th aste and descretion to’ buy them 8 BEve e of them came from Paris (with “made In Paris” on them) and there huge packing cases full. I am sure this extravagance must have present, who has become famous for the distribution of cheap favors at her func- In fact, it is recorded that after her balls the foad leading from nce was strewn with favors that been thrown out the carriage win- dows as the fair guests drove homeward in the stilly night. The decorations of the clubhouse were assuredly “first aids” to the carnival spir- it. Hebgoblins, ghosts, banshees, gnomes {and a thousand other queer things that one sces only after a rarebit were peek- ing round corners, squinting, leering, ca- | joling and jollying. And the carnival col- s were massed with stunning effect everywhere. Even the veranda was a blooming Cereus. The followng is a corrected list of the guests who made merry at the clubhouse, whose laughter and cajolery echoed to the canaiile who harkened for it: Mr, apd Mrs. Walter Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Peter i . and Mrs. Joseph Sadoc Tobin, pagation | and Mrs. George Pope, Mr, and . and that it | Mrs. A. 8. Ford, Mr. and Mrs. John sweep over | Johns, Cyril Tobin, Edward Tobin, John the ball | Lawson, Mr. and ¥rs. Walter Deane, ighly inter- | Miss Alice Hager, Mr. and Mrs. Willlam | Denman, Mr. and Mrs. James Otis, Knox e conser- | n 8o much set the, thing 2o atmos- hat re were some who pro- | Madd: Wharton Thursten, Miss Linda tame, and doubtl Cadwaliader, Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Me- 1 | Anister, Bert Cadwallader, George Cad- ! wallader, Mr. and Mrs, Harry Poett, Mr, AL cked at least one Eastetmer who was | | ana Mrs. Albert Dibblee, Miss Mary Jos- Miss Gertrude Josselyn, Miss Mar- Josselyn, Mr. and Mrs. Waiter Ho- Mr. and Mrs. Bdward Schmiedell, and Mrs. George Howard, Mr. and J. Downey Harvey, Miss Anita Har- Miss Genevieve Harvey, Mr. and Laurance 1. Scott, Mrs. Joseph Lansing Mizner, Mr. and Mrs. Tevis, Mr. and Mrs. Josep D. | Gr and Mrs. John Parrott, Mrs. Raoul-Duval. J. W, Byrne, Joseph Quay, Captain | Wood, and Mrs. Mountford Wilson, [ stiss Ide, Miss Dorothy Eells, Miss | Helen Chesebrough, Miss Christine | Pomeroy, Dr. Harry L. Tevis, Mr. and Mrs. Norman McLaren, Miss Frances Howard, Miss Marie, Christine de Guigne, Dr. de Marville, 'Dr. Vowinckel, bart, Mr | Mrs, | ve Mr and Mrs. Robert Oxnard, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Mendell, Harry Stetson, Miss Jennie Blair, Mrs. Reginald Brooke, Hermann Oelr Paul Clagstone, Lthel Dean, Mr. and Mrs. Walter 1 Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Magee, d Mrs. William\ Mayo Newhall, Margaret Newhall, Frank 8. Lily O'Connor, Mr. aylor, Mr. and Mrs, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. aylor, Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mr. and Mrs, J. A. Folger, J. H. P. Howard, Willis Cooper, Lloyd Ealdwin, ederick Mc MclIntosh, and Mr Os K { Mr. Polk, | Wilberforce Williams, Sidney Salisbury, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coleman, Mr. and Mre. Samuel Knight, Seward McNear, Mr. and Mrs. A. 8. Lilley, Mr, and Mrs. Whitwell, Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Eyre, Robert Eyre, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Woods and Mr. and Mrs. C. Livingston Water- bury. g8 . Have cult t n Par It's known as Bahaism—which 1s no | joke, although I must confess to an ir- reverent smile when the name was pro- | nounced to me. And iet it be known | that no sheep belong. It is essentially a smart cult, and seances are held daily in the draw! ooms of the elect. At these foregatherings, the women appear in decollete gowns and the mén in evening togs. And—what think you? —they sit through the long; diffuse dis- courses and sip tea. Nothjng more en- g then tea! It is forbidden by law inflame the senses with false gtimulant. The only exhilaration permitted is that which comes of soul stimulation—and this in Paris! Would some one start a school of Ba- haism in San Franciseo? s you heard of the new religious at has enthralled the intellectuals . The Sprague-Williams wedding on Tues- ¢ay afternoon was a notable affair, cele- brated with elegant simplicity. The bride was very beautiful { | “ in her | nuptial robe, with a simple white satin affair with smart touches of old lace. | Attending her was Mrs. Frank Griffin, | and a stunning pleture she was in a pink | satin gown, with a large pink hat, hung | with pink flume | As Miss Follis the handsome matron of | honor was cne of the most-sought-after | belles of her set. | 8he has but just returned from a three | months’ visit in Baltimore with her | brother and her new sister-in-law, Dr. | and Mrs. Richard Follis, whose marriage | was recently celebrated in Washington with much eclat. Dr. Follis holds a professorship in the { Johns Hopkins University, to which he | has been allied since going East. S s Mrs. Joseph Barnard Keenan's beauti- ful new home on Union street was | thronged with guests on Monday, her | first day “‘at home.” o lds On Thursday night the Art Assoeiation will throw open its doors to the discern- ing people who find time in the busy whirl of things to take an intelligent interest in the art growth of the eity, The opening of the spring exhibition will be signalized by a reception and a promenade eoncert, and from the looks of things the night will be highly interest- ing, and loads of nice people will be there. T et Thursday was a gala night in the Se- { quoia Club, when Miss Grace Llewellyn Jones directed the spirited affair with the illusive caption of a “Causerie.” The { other events scheduled for the month in- | clude an entertainment by Frederick Monsen, lecturer, scientist, artist and photographer; a Franklin function of fanciful fun, with Barnett Franklin as ringmaster; the proper observance of Mi-Careme; & piano recital by Charles R. Dutton; and an evening of music in which such musicians as Dr. Humphrey J. Stewart, Dr. Louis Lisser, Wallage A. Sabin, Mrs. Frances Nourse Nunan and others may participate. The enly two fortheoming events to brighten the Lenten grayness are the wedding of Miss Elizabeth Huntington to J. Brockway Metealf and the elabos ate testimonial concert for Mrs. Bessie Paxton.- The first event will take place on the coming Tuesday at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry f Gerald Rathbone, Harry Simpkins, Mr. | SE - ' %’ie@efl ey OF LEN & . NTERPRETATION TWO CHARMING DEBUTANTES WHO HELD MERRY COURT AT THE WEDDING, WHICH OCCURRED ON TUESDAY LAST. ASSEMBLY MARDI GRAS AT THE PALACE AND A BEAUTIFUL BRIDE WHO DECLINED TO TAKE SOCIETY INTO HER CONFIDENCE ABOUT THE DATE OF HER £ Jack Spreckels, Mrs. J. K. Wilson, Miss Alice Hager, Miss Ethel Hager, Mrs. Jo- seph Sadoc Tobin and Mrs. Downey Harvey. Edwards Huntington, on Jackson street. The ceremony at 8:30 will be witnessed by only a few guests outside the relatives, Miss Huntington to' be attended by her sister, Miss Marion Huntington, while Mr. Metcalf will be served by Mr. Roed‘ln!-. . . Mrs. Henry Clarence Breeden will en- tertain at a second bridge affair on Wednesday, again honoring her young guest: from Erie, Pa., Miss Maus, who is very attractive and has made many friends since her arrival, ' « s e Mrs. Ernest Willard Crellin (Camille d'Arville) is bending all her energy to- ward making the concert on March 13 a success. That it will be artistically a success goes without sayjng, for the talent involved bespeaks that, Mrs. Crellin herself to contribute several numbers, and ameng others will ba' Mackenzie Gordon, Dr. Regensburger ' honor of three soclety favorites, Mrs. and Mrs. Gale. Philip Bancroft, Miss Ethel Shorb and Mrs. Paxton, Miss Roma Paxton and | Miss Brent Watkins. John Paxton, all accomplished musi- « s e cians, will delight the audience with | Mrs. Homer A. Bickel will entertain at some charming trios, besides solo num- |a five hundred party on March 17, hav- bers. ing dgsued a number of Invitations for The demand for boxes is already ex- | the affair to be held at her home on eellent, Mrs. Cre]lin and Joseph D. Red- | Washington street. ding being among the early subserib- .. ers, while those wishing other tickets may procure them from Mrs. Crellin or at the Tivoli. The affair will be held at 3:30, and a very fashionable set will l’"dmtnhl- nate, holding in highest esteem the beneficiaries, who are 0f prominent so- clal position, Among the patronesses are: Mrs. Mark Gerstle, Mrs. A. W. Foster, Mrs. H. E. Huntington, Mrs. M. H. de Young, Mrs, Walter Dean, Mrs. ’ Mrs. J. Parker Currier will entertain at a luncheon in her St. Dunstan | apartments next Friday, having bidden twenty guests. The affair will be in * . Last Sunday's affairs comprised three teas, each calling the aftention of society, ‘which was favored additionally by a per- fect spring day upon which to den stun- ning gowns with impunity. Mrs. Willlam Mayo Newhall entertained a large concourse of visitors at her home on Scott and Green streets. Miss Anita Harvey hostessed a 4 o'clock tea to honor the much-feted Miss Dunn of Boston, and Elsa Draper held | the happiest sort of a reunion for her recently returned sister, Miss Dorothy, who has been East several months with her mother, Mrs. Thomas Waln-Morgan Draper. (o R Sunday evening again saw Miss Alice Dunn the guest of honor, the affair being | a dinner given by James' D. Phelan at the Eohemian Club. . . Misg Kathleen Byll was hostess at a: very attractive luncheon on Monday, en- tertaining a dezen guests at the St Franels in the Green room. Pink and white fruit blossoms were in abundance upon the round table, at which were seated among others Miss Maud Payne, Miss Edna Davis, Miss Caroline Mills, Miss Edith Treanor, Miss Ruth Merrill and Miss Edna Hannigan. The affair was given in honer of Miss Maud Payne. 8 . Mrs. Marshall Hale entertained in the attractive rooms of the Union League Club last Monday afternoon, having bid- den several guests to play five hundred. Among those in attendance were Mrs, A. H. Vail, Mrs. Frank Vail, Mrs. Harry Umbsen, Mrs. R..B. Hale, Mrs. Jaseph Martin, Mrs. R. C. Miller, Mrs. Ravlin, Mrs. ‘Willlam T. Baggett, Mrs. Adolph Raisch, Mrs. C. W. Coburn, Mrs. F. R. Danforth, Mrs. Frank Fredericks, Mrs. ‘G. H. Young, Mrs. Oscar Weber, Mprs. ‘Wenzelbager, Mrs. Clyde Payne, Mrs. Dy , ey > Miss T. L. O'Brien, Mrs. Charles Adams, ) Nell Rose Baggett, Miss Frances ‘Wright and Miss Helen Wright. & . Dr. and Mrs. Ernest Dwight Chipman were among the Monday entertainers, giving an elaborate dinner at the Bo- hemi: Club. fra. George Pope was a lunchieon hos- tess the same day, and twe: bridge enter- tainers were Mrs. Charles Josselyn and Mrs. Frederick Beaver. Mrs. Milton Pray received on Monday in her apartments at the Empire, a large number of callers responding to the day at home. Mrs. Pray gelving by Mrs. 1 Thomas Benton Darragh, Stewart, Miss Bertha Goodrich and Miss Fannie Pray. . The Hotel Rafael was the scene of & beautiful luncheon party last Monday, when Mrs. George Innes entertained a large number of guests in honor of Miss Chbarlotte Elsey and Miss Mabel Reed, both Oakland belles and brides-elect. Shrove Tuesday was filled to the brim with affairs of varied ture exclusive of the carnival festivities. In Oakland two important events claimed e attention of society, taking also some guests from this side; one the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Gray to Fred- erick Wirt Potter, the other Miss Kath- erine Brown's farewell tea to Miss Elsa Schilling. The Potter-Gray nuptials took place at the home of the bride, who was attended by her sister, Miss Mabel Thayer Gray, as maid of honor, with Miss Lutie Rush and Miss Helen E. Wright of this city as bridesmaids. Frentiss Gray served the groom and other bridal attendants acting as ribbos bearers were Miss Georgle Strong, Miss Marion Wilson, Miss Ma Wilson, Miss Aileen Guppy, Miss Helen Powell, Miss Eva Powell, Miss Isabel Stockton and Miss Edpa Wemple. Mr. and Mrs. Potter are making a wed- ding journey through the State, later to arrive in Kansas, where their home will be established. Miss Brown's tea for Miss Sechilling was an elaberate affair, Frank L. Browns, at streets, being one of the which to entertain Both maids are near-by departure of Miss Schill Europe called out the full stren the guest list to bid her farewell Of several hundred many crossed from this side. Assisting’ Miss Brown with her guests were: Miss Ruth Houghton, Mrs. Hiram Tubbs Hall, Mi Miss Jes Lee and Vernon ideal places in and the g for th of Letty Barry sie Craig. M 4 ales, Miss Rose Burnham, Miss fe Taft, Miss Gertrutle rson, M Reed Reed, Miss Gladys Meel well. Taft, Miss Johan: Miss Arline Johnsoi Medical Director Manlay F | Simons entertain wborate tea on Tuesd: int rs at Mare Island, whic! ave scene of many preceding like events. Government rector and M during April provided ti to enjoy the missed from orders will dinner Hubert Howe Bar fessor Henry Morse Stephe A large number of gues: affair, among whom were v York, Professor Wilham James c d, Archbishop Riordan, Rev. Bradford Leav Bishop Nichols, Rev. Dr. Clampett, Dean Hodges . Rev. Dr. Voorsanger, Judge Judge W. W. Morrow, eler, James W. McKiniey, Ru- dolph J. Taussig. Garret W. McEnern Frank J. Symmes, Lovell White, N D, Rideout, Dr. Charles 'T. Elinwood, ¥ W. Ballantine, John A. Brittor Curtis_Hillyer, Isalas W. Hellman, Wil- liam Thomas, Waldo Story, Dr. Chester Rowell, Frederick J. Teggart, Jacob B. Reinstein, Professor Bernard Moses, Guy Chaffee Eari, Professor George Davidson, Joseph C. Rowell, John E. Budd, Arthur W. Foster, Frederick W. Dohrmann, Paul Bancroft and Philip Bancroft. - S Mrs. Walter Byron Webster was a hos- tess of Wednesday, bidding a score of guests to attend cards and a musicale at har home on Bush street. Mrs. Marshall Wotkyns, who has mest attractive apartments at the Cordova, entertained informaliy at a tea on Tues- day. . Mr. and Mrs. Osear Maurer gave one of their gelightful afternoon affairs yes- terday, receiving a large number of callers at their pretty studio on Sutter street. Miss Marguerite Gros was hostess at a luncheon yesterday, giving the affair in the Palm Garden, where she entertained ten guests. e Miss Erna Hermann entertained at a tea Monday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Converse. Mrs. John Swett and Mrs. Marshall Wotkyns were tea hostesses of Tuesday, each entertatning several guests. The usual Lenten exodus has begun and among those who departed last Thu day were J. C. Coleman and Miss Janet Cole- man, whe have chosen Southern Califor- nia for a few weeks' rest. Mr, an@ Mrs. Frederic Wilson Kimbie have also gone southward, having a ranch at Hanford, where they will remain till midsummer. $ie iy Mrs. Melone, with Miss Ethel and Harry Melone, will leave this month for their summer home at St. Helena, where they spend the hrxer.plrt of their time. " e Mrs. J. Downey Harvey is contemplat- ing a trip to Europe, though the Misses Harvey will remain at home. / * .. A pleasurable event of the near future will be the interpretation of Hans Chris- tlan Andersen’s tales by the noted reader, Miss Marie L. Shedlock of London. The Golden Gate Kindergarten Association of this city will be the beneficiary of the reading. which is to take place March § in Century Hall, and Miss Shedlock will have a large and interested audience, for the kindergartem is under the direction of San Francisco's prominent women, who will enlist the public patronage, both for the imstitution and to enjoy Miss Shed- lock’s admirable rendition of the fameus children’'s stories. —_———— The Sahara has over one-half the area of whe United States. Its popuyla- tion is véry small for its area. Th uhmmxubhnmmoaly. continuation of it to the Red Sea.