The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-24
A Large Number of Wanderers
Re turn for a Summer at
Home.
All the Summer Resorts, North and
South, Equally in Favor This
Season.


preliminaries successfully overcome.
Even that all-absorbing topic, the sum-
mer wardrobe, has been happily disposed
of and the only possible thing left thst
may for moment cloud the serene social
brow is the problem of packing.
But the women of to-day have reduced
that vexing question, how to get two large
trunkfuls into one medium-sized trunk, 10
a science almost, so that there is really
nothing left to worry those bent upon
departure.
AT all the fashionable resorts at the sea-
side. and even the ranch and farm where
the summer boarder is at once a wonder
and delight, everything is being put in
readiness for the reception of the guests.
Dances, hops and picnics are already
arranged for. The tennis courts are in
readiness, and from every tree that can
safely bear the weight hangs a pretty in
viting comfy" looking hammock.
To the credit of the various suburban
hotels be it said that the grown up ele-
ment is not alone looked after. The
vast importance of the comfort and enjoy
ment of the coming generation is realized,
and the season holds many surprises for
the bellies and beaux of the future.
While it cannot be said that the sum-
.mer exodus has in reality begun, enough
of the best people have already left town
to make their absence felt.
The departures for Europe are unusually
numerous, and it would seem as though
every body was sure to meet this summer
on the Continent.
Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Pope and Miss
Carrie Taylor have already arrived in
Paris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward J. McCutcheon
are preparing to leave next month, ex-
pecting to join Mr.. and Mrs. Schmiedell
(nee McCutcheon) in Paris. The Schmie-
dells have had a delightful trip, and on
their return, some time late in the fall,
they will have circled the globe.
Mrs. Green, accompanied by her sister,
Miss Julia Croker, has arrived in New
York on her way to Europe. They ex-
pect to be absent about six months, and
VIII spend much OF their time in Paris and
London.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Payot are in the
gay French capital and enjoying every
moment of their stay.
Charles FELTON, has met Mrs. George
Loomis, Mrs. William Kohl and Miss
Mamie Kohl in New York, en- route for
summer tour through Europe.
At last accounts Mr.. and Mrs. George E.
Raum were IN Spain, and Mrs. Wiltshire
in Paris.
Joseph D. Grant is in London, and has
been the guest of honor at several swell
functions.
Mrs. W. P. Fuller has arranged to spend
the summer abroad, and has arrived in
New York en- route.
Mrs. Henry Mclean Martin leaves early
IN June for summers stay III Paris,
where Mr.. and Mrs. w. Loaiza are already
enjoying the many delights the city
affords.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Hart left early in
April for a visit to the French capital,
where they will be the guests of their
daughter, Mrs. Lyman.
Mrs Meyer and Miss Henrietta Never
Mr.. and Mrs. William Haas, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. Stern, Mr.. and Mrs. l. w. Hellman, Mr..
and Mrs. Schwabacher, Mrs. Sachs and
the Misses Sachs all sailed on the 23d of
April for summer abroad.
Miss Alice Coleman, chaperoned by her
aunt, Miss Rose Cohen, leaves in July for
Paris, where she will devote her time to
the study of vocal music.
MI dIQ hTE. hODeTI O8narQ nave gone
to Europe, and will visit the various Ger
man watering places during the summer
months, with the hope of benefting Mr..
Oxnard's health.
Mrs. P. n. Lilienthal, accompanied by
her family, will spend the summer in New
York, the guest of her mother, Mrs Selig-
man. DR.. and Mrs. Frank Fisher also go
to New York for the summer, but it is not
to be all play with them. Mrs. Fisher is
to devote herself to vocal culture and
DR.. Fisher will give much of his time to
periecting himself in instrumental music
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Cunningham have
gone TO New York. where they expect to
reside permanently. Mr.. and Mrs. WhittelI
accompanied them for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Dodge expected
to leave last week, but Mr.. Dodge had an
attack of his old enemy, the govt, and
their trip has been postponed until Mr..
Dodge has entirely recovered.
Miss Minnie Houghton has also decided
to go East for the summer, and will spend
the season with her sister, Mrs Bulkeley
of Hartford.
Mrs. Roth and the Misses Roth, A.
Simon and Miss Anna Simon, Mrs. James
Dunn and the Misses Dunn and Mrs. Julia
Hyman are among the many who have
already reached the summering grounds
Paris.
With SO many leaving the State, it is
encouraging to note the return of several
wanderers.
Mrs. S. G. Murphy and Miss Ethel
Murphy, who have been spending the past
two years abroad, are expected home
shortly. The ladies have been domiciled
in Paris during their entire stay and have
been devoting themselves to the study of
literature, art and languages. They have
arrived in New York and Mr.. Murphy has
gone East to accompany them home.
Mr. and Mrs. George Crocker are ex-
pected shortly from New York and will
pass the summer at the Croker home on
California street.
D. Q. Mills has been at his MiIlbrae place
for the past few weeks and Mrs. Lowe and
Miss Flora Lowe are expected to return
some time in july.
Following the English custom, country
house parties are to be much in vogue this
season. Mrs. Will Tevis will entertain
during the entire summer at her lovely