The San Francisco call., 1896-04-26

dull-and without any apparent
IN cause why this should be so.
The summer exodus has not
vet begun; the southern festivities have
not exactly appealed to the younger So
ciety set. OF course, many prominent San
Franciscans have been present at the
crowning of the fiesta queens, but there
are enough society people left in town to
have made things merrier and brighter.
The Hobart Williams engagement con-
tinues to be the all-absorbing topic of So
ciety. No wedding OF late years has at
tracted such wide attention as the nup-
tials of the youthful millionaire and the
fair young Californienne.
The Eastern press is absorbingly inter-
ested and every item of information con-
cerning the happy young couple is eagerly
seized upon.
That the wedding is to be so very quiet
is really deplorsble. Hosts of friends
counted upon church wedding which at
least would have afforded them glimpse
of the handsome bride. But this is not to
be. At first IL was expected that the cere-
mony would have TO be performed at the
bedside of the brides mother, who for the
past sixteen years has been confirmed
invalid. But Mrs. Williams health has
so much improved during the past few
months that the possibility of her being
able to come downstairs is now an estab-
lished fact.
However, only the immediate relatives
of both the high contracting parties will
witness the ceremony. Harry Stetson is
to be the best man and Miss Juliet Will
iams maid of honor.
There will be neither ushers nor brides
maids.
Immediately after the ceremony the
young couple leave for Europe, to be alb
sent for an indefinite period. Much inter
est naturally is being manifested in the
brides trousseau, and it is to Miss Williams
credit to say that 10 European workshop
is TO be patroniZed.
There have been a number of arrivals and
departures during the past week.
Mrs. McIyer, wife of Lieutenant McIver,
q. S. a, is here from Fort Logan, Colo,
on visit to her parents, Colonel and Mrs.
Smedberg. Some three seasons ago Mrs.
McIver was a popular society belle, and 1t is
not probable that her old friends will allow
her stay here TO be uneventful and uninter-
esting. Several entertainments are to be
given in her honor.
Mr.. Grace, son of ex-Mayor Grace of New
York, has returned to his Eastern home
after brief but enjoyable visit. Much to
make his stay pleasant was done by Mrs.
Downey Harvey, Mrs. Frank Sullivan and
J. D. Phelan.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. J. McCutcheon are busy
preparing for their Eastern and European
visit. They leave the first week in June
and will 60 direct to Paris, where they
will meet Mr.. and Mrs. Schmied-ll.
Mrs. Woolworth and Miss Helen Wool
worth are among the many who have de-
cided to spend the summer abroad. They
are at present in New York, and sail on
Thursday next on the Teuton:c.
Miss Ida Irwin, who visited the Dimonds
for several months last year, was married
to Daniel Leonard Barnes last week at the
home OF her father, Colonel B. J. D. Irwin,
Q. S. a, on Cedar street, Chicago. The
affair was one of the brilliant military
weddings of the Easter season in Chicago.
After the ceremony the young couple left
for Europe. The groom is a wealthy resi-
dent of Chicago. where Mr.. and Mrs.
Barnes will reside on their return from
Europe.
Quite number of theater parties are
ing next at the Columbia Theater of the
Rivarde concerts. The advance sale of
seats indicates as large and brilliant au-
diences as those that attended the Materna
and Ondricek concerts. There is much
interest centered in the first appearance of
William II. Keith, the young California
barytone, who was SO successful in Ger
many and England.
At her elegant home on the corner OF
Washington and Franklin streets Mrs. L.
l.. Baker entertained about sixty of the
young friends of her nephews and nieces
Friday afternoon. The house was beauti-
fully and appropriately decorated, and the
hostess was assisted in receiving and en-
tertaining by Mrs. Frank Stone Mrs. Bert
Stone, Mrs. Charles Stone and other ladies.
AT o'clock tempting supper was served
the guests, and the festivities kept up for
acoupIe of hours afterward.
A pretty wedding on Wednesday will be
that of Miss Belle Cohen and Ernest
Brandt, to be celebrated at noon at the
residence of the BRIDES uncle, M. III. de
Young, 1919 California street. Only rela-
tives and few intimate friends will be
present.
Miss Cohen is a very charming young
woman, talented and accomplished. She
has been educated abroad and is especially
gifted as a linguist and musician. Mr..
Brandt is the resident representative of
large English mining syndicate.
Unusual interest is being manifested in
the forthcoming polo match between the
Riverside and Burlingame polo teams.
which takes place on Saturday afternoon,
May 49, at Burlingame. Elaborate prepara-
tions will be made for the comfortable
transportation of the guests. Trains will
leave the Third and Townsend street
station at As and return at 5:30
ENGAGEMENTS ANNOUNCED,