The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-03-22

that have names that many other bodies
have! What funi What complications!
But, Of course, everybody wont have her
card engraved so, but will stick to the old
style and show she is woman Of stable
views and strength of mind. Perhaps
only perhapS-its not theory generally
diScuSsed-this fashion is the outcome of the
Astor controversy last summer. when there
was such a deal of trouble deciding who
should be Mrs. Astor.
CALIFoRNIANs.
But to talk of interesting peOple-Calif0r-
Mans for instance. Mrs. Rutherford is at
the Marlborough. Of course, everybody
knows who Mrs. Rutherford is, one of the
most charming entertainers of San Fran
cisco. She expects to spend several weeks
in New York.
Colonel Fred Croker is also in New
York.
Miss Minnie Dupree, whom many Cali
fornians will remember with pleasure, is
steadily gaining a place in the theatrical
world. She is noted for doing ''Pingenue
business" charmingly. In May size will
create part in Young Mrs. Winthrop"
Mr.. Percy Carney has an engagement for
next season. He is very worthy of this
rare opportunity, and has the intelligence,
histrionc ability and whOle-sOulei love OF
his art that will surely win success.
Miss Olive L. Oliver, who has been study
ing for some months in New York, has
already gained an opportunity to show her
ability as versatile actress and has the pO-
sition of leading lady in one OF the popular
plays of the day. Oakland will yet be very
proud of this fair daughter, who has un-
doubted genius of a high order and personal
charms unusually attractive. She brings re-
finement, intelligence, womanlineSS and
loyal enthusiasm TO her CHOSEN profession
aud Is fitted to adOrn 1t, as her friends and
the keenest dramatic critics of New York
predict that she will.
Mrs. Herman OelrichS, who has a gracious
gift OF hospitality, gave very charming
luncheon party a few days ago. The ap-
Tointments of the table were elegant and
their beauty was enhanced by table-clOth
OF delicate pink silk sprinkled with roses
and yiolets, while flock of white doves
were grouped under a filmy covering from
the base of the chandelier.
DINNERS WITHOUT CLOTHS.
Dinners are served without cloths in
homes that have highly polished mahogany
tables. The effect is charming, of course,
the silverware is reflected and so are the
flowers and the lights in the shining surface
but with what daintiness, precision and
accuracy must the diner direct his food to
his mouth! OF course, he always ought to,
but he doesn't, or why is salt recommended
as good to take claret-stains out of the
cloth?
The bellies of Gotham have pleasing
fashion of helping the poor. In many of
the churches are societies, called The
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ladies who pledge themselves to devote one
evening Of the week in entertaining, or do
ing something to help the poor in their par
ish They invite a number of the poor girls
TO their home to spend the evening. Invita-
tons are issued just as if the recipients of
them belonged to the 400 - instead Of the
400, Co.," and music, readings, etc, and re-
freihments contribute to the pleasure of
the evening.
Hats are odd, fiat and have all sorts of
eerie twists and turns-so everybody has an
opportunity Of looking picturesque-but |
shan't tell you about the Easter bonnets
until next week. Then l shall hunt up the
prettiest, rarest, most artistic creations to
tell to you to delight your soul. Alas for
man, he can never know the pleasure of
wearing new spring bonnet! That is one
of the loves denied him.
For e love OF q brother is nice,
Sos that OF a cousin, handsome and tail.
But love OF a bonnet is the dearest love OF all.
Wonder how many women think SO?
Nel0 York, March f6, 1891 DOROTHY O.