The San Francisco call., 1896-02-16


K NThomases are trying to make us
forget that they declared Pad was
only a fad, and did not the California
Theater blossom like the rose2 Judging
bv the appearance of the audience one
might have imagined it was grand-opera
night, indeed scarcely a frumpy waist was
to be seen in all the house, and some very
swell ones were quite skyed, and next
Monday predict that an equally fashion
able audience will greet the young La
dies Orchestra" and on Tuesday those
who desire to help San Francisco's art in
stitute will be at the beautiful house on
California street, which, for some days
past, has been in the hands of decorators
in anticipation of this event.
The buds and next years debutantes
have been dancing their feet almost off
and have been so gay that the dear little
souls are almost worn out, but Lent is al
ready so near that things have been rushed
and we are all quite tired out, for we who
are older and more sedate have had our
teas and crushes, our lunches, dinners and
theater parties and, OF course, so large a
portion OF our people do not observe the
forty days and nights that the social ball
will be kept rolling until the trunks are
being packed for Monterey, San Rafael,
etc. l hear there is 10 be quite a large
wedding in June. Speaking of San Rafael
reminds me of the pretty wedding there
this week. The little bride was a pictur-
esQue figure IN her bridal gown, and many
are the wishes that in future she may fnI
few thorns and many roses in her married
life.
After Mondays Presidio hop there will
be no more until Easter tide, when the
large private ball will be given
One of the prettiest affairs of the week
was the leap-v5ar cotillOn danced by the
young people,. and many were the airy,
pretty frocks donned for the occasion, but
will not go into details, as you all can
shut your eyes and see just how all the
dear girls looked, and as usual, bright
eyes and sweet tempers and sunny smiles
won more admiration than the most elab-
crate of gowns. l know of one girl who
was great belle the moment she made
her debut, In a simple white muslin.
trimmed with lace, but her eyes and man.
ners bewitched all the men, who used to
beg her to be sure and wear her muslin
dress, so celebrated did it become on ac-
count OF the beauty who so adorned it, and
1t did not 90 the other girls a bit of
good to allude scornfulIy to sthat
muslin rag" and rustic their silk
and satin skirts, for the men were all in love
with the wearer, so in their eyes nothing
compared that season to white muslin.
which certainly is far more appropriate for
buds than satin. Some of the girls will
not believe that out here but they do in
New York, and although the party dresses
OF Miss .Debutante may be all lined with
silk or satin. they are apparently simple
little chiffon and muslin affairs, and ONLY
the mothers and grandmothers are re-
splendent in rich satins, velvets and bro
cades which are beautifed with rare gems
and precious laces. Girls and maidens
should wear flowers and ribbons as long as
possible.
Some of the teas given by the youthful
element were exceedingly successful, en-
loyable affairs, and the h0stesses reflected
credit on their mothers training
The tailor gown given here is made of
black vicuna cloth, and has smart close
httlng little coat which opens in front. re-
veailng vest of white kerseymere.
braided IN gold, with gold buttons. The