The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-05


Eighteen hundred and ninety-six viii be
indeed a Happy New Year" II 1t con-
tinues as it has begun. for the infant year
was warmly and appropriately welcomed at
Burlingame and the Century Club on New
Years day, for at both places scores of
bright and cheerful-looklng people ex-
changed greetings with their friends.
Some stunning gowns were seen at Bur
Iingame, and almost all were of cloth or
fashionable wooden goods. One stylish lit
tie Jackson-street matron donned chic
costume OF fine cloth of tobacco color. The
skirt was cut by the very latest pattern
and had a glace taffeta lining. 1t had
Louis WI jacket, edged with mink, and
resting on the wearer's pretty head was a
velvet toque (exactly matching the cloth
in shadel which had two touches of bright
crimson, which gave an effective finish
Another dress commented on was an
absolutely plain black tailor-made one,
lined with dull green silk. A black walk
ing hat and pearl colored gloves stitched
with black completed this costume, which
admirably suited the very stylish young
woman whom it beautifed.
At the Century Club many were the
pretty toilettes. Among those who re-
ceived no one looked handsomer than a
stately woman with snowy HAIR piled high
on her head, who wore q gown of exceed
lngly rich lusterleSS black silk made with
demi-traln and a vest of white chiffon
over white silk. A wee bit of a woman
with soft gray hair and such a sweet face
wore a black silk skirt richly brocaded
and an unusually attractive waist of
Persian silk, with most marvellous blend
ing OF artistic shades, all OF which pro-
duced pinkish effect which brought out
all the lovely tints in her complexion. a
talr-haired dame looked well in a decol-
lete toilette OF light silk with light amber
colOred trimmings, which were embroid-
cred with golden sequins.
\ very becoming creation was of Dresden
silk, pale blue and pink flowers wandering
over a white ground. Excellent lace edged
the N-shaped neck, and a splendid opal
surrounded with diamonds held it to-
gether
Among the guests many were attired
IN exceedingly handsome visiting cos
tunes. noted one young married woman
IN black velvet, the skirt made as usual.
but the jacket, which was lined with black
satin, had deep collar of unusually hand
some chinchilla.
A we'll known society woman looked
well appareled in skirt of black Duchess
satin with a coat of royal purple velvet
opening over a vest of white silk run with
gold Her hat was black velvet picture
one and her cape Of the same fabric with a
great collar OF ostrich plumes
A dainty gentlewoman was clad entirely
IN black silk with q yoke of cut let over
white satin. Her bonnet was a dear
IFrenohy affair composed Of exquisite point
- lace and black Jet pins. Her cape of black
velvet had an applique OF point lace
and hall hoped to find that il was lined
with white satin, but no, 1t had a sensible
lining OF black satin, but oh, how lovely
white satin IS.
One of the best known members of the
club wore an elegant gown of black silk
only relieved with a stock collar of green
ish blue cloudy Dresden ribbon. and her
French bonnet was delightfully."- artistic.
No wonder there was such GATHERING
OF young men, for some OF the nreftieef
girls IN the City were present. Most of
them wore black silk skirts and nrattv
bodices with swell capes.. There was
dark-halred debutante in waist nj dnlI
crimson silk through which ran strines Of
dull green, brown, yellow and pink Tbo
collar was OF green velvet with a styIish
bow at the back, and her sister wore
waist OF silk changing from light green tn
pale blue, yelled with brown chiffon
which produced an excellent and novel
effect.
a waist 1 especially liked had a yoke Of
white satin EN- broidered in the most deli
Cately shaded Persian silks; the rest of the
garment was OF gray silk, which changed
10 rosy pink.
Another debutante with fascinating ewes
looked like picture in her black velvet
hat and of Hpara aA0aH t.-ftl,
mink.
Most OF the girls had picture hats and
great capes of black velvet or sealskin, at
which we only cast a passing glance, as
all were deposited in the dressing-room
space being at a premium, but then any
one who does not enjoy a Jam should
never attend tea, and l heard at least a
dozen men remark that they had never
fully realized how jolly tea was until
Wednesday. Now they should return the
compliment and invite us all to a tea at
one OF the clubs on Washington's birth
day, which falls on Saturday. 1t would
De such novelty for the men to be Eat
home but, as this is leap year, 1 con-
slder this bright idea.
At one time I had only three people
standing on my dress, but do not mind
such things in the least. However, a
friend OF mine, who is bloomer bicyclist,
does so. l said to her, Next time try
wearing your boomers, !" and that is a
hldeous idea, for fancy tea under such
circumstances!
have Just been reading about the Phila-
Soelphla (Pa.) Century Club, and find that
It was designed by that remarkable woman,
MIS- MIS- n. Z. Townsend, all her desires having
architect. The library and committee
rooms, etc.. are on the first floor, and on
Ine second floor is spacious drawing-room
VIII wonderfully perfect miniature stage