The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-03-01

~ absence OF large social gatherings.
4 lAThere were, however, number
OF quiet little dinners and charm
:, luncheonS to break the duh monotony.
1t seems as though many OF our fashion,
blematrons and maids had made it
,enten duty to pay the calls they owed
nd the consequence has been an accumu
Alton of pasteboards and days at home"
bat have been most delightful.
In most cases these "calls" were pro-
hinged beyond the fashionable two
Minutes, with the result that acquaint-
noes of years standing have been suddenly
romoted to the more coveted position of
tends-a promotion acquired by mutual
istes and similar ideas, long in existence,
ut for lack of time till now undiscovered.
Society with equal favor has exerted
self to entertain Paderewski and the
finee of Savoy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Bowler yesterday
fternoon gave a delightful luncheon in
onor OF the great Paderewski. Origin
lily and love of the beautiful nave
ways been the characteristic features of
Il entertainments over which Mrs. Bowler
as presided and the dejeuner yesterday
has like its predecessors, AN artistic success.
The Bowler residence is OF Itself so beau
sul that but little decoration is required.
q the large hall, with its dark wood pan
ing, rich rugs, Oriental hangings, long
emmed duchess roses arranged in deli
ate vases and bowls filled with brakes
I'D ferns added the one necessary touch
tdelicate color.
Drawing-rooms and mushroom were
aorned with roses and palms in a way
tat displayed the artistic hand of the
ecorator.
The table was truly symphony in
triple and gold. Purple and gold, royal
,lors, delicate tribute to the guest of
bnor, the king of musicians.
In the center of the board in tall Vene-
an vase was bunch of golden daffodils,
Id scattered at the base on the exquisite
ce eenter-piece were deep purple yiolets.
either end of the table was bed of the
agrant purple blossoms and at the plate
leach guest there was a corsage bouquet
the ladies and boutonniere for the
mtlemen.
During the service of the elaborate menu
orchestra OF strings discoursed ex-
.isite selections. Seated at the table
ere: Mr.. Paderewski, Miss Hoffman, Mr..
orlitz, Miss Lawlor, Mrs. Bowler, Mr.
arsick, Miss Hager, DR.. Tevis, Mrs. E. B.
bln1an and Mr.. Bowler.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. fueazi gave a dinner
irty in honor of Prince Luigi di Savoia
Id the officers of the Cristoforo Colombo
their villa in San Rafael on Saturday
st. The following were the invited
Tests: Commander Bertolini, Prince dl
lvoia, Captain n. Belli, Lieutenant
tigerlo, Lieutenant Rombo, Lieutenant
tnZi, Lieutenant Agmeric, Lieutenant
trniel, British Consul-General J. W. War
irton, French Consul Pesoli, Italian Con-
H-General Bruni Grimaldi, Hon. w. w.
orrow, l. W. Hellman, A. w. Foster, ].
ilegaris, Hon. 4. C. PaImieri, A. Sbar-
Iro, P. barbieri, Count Cini, P. A. Morbio
I'd F. n. Belgrano,
After the dinner Mr.. Fugazi presented
e Prince and the commander with solid
I'D matchboxes. One side of the boxes
rs decorated with vari-colored California
lid quartz On the reverse was an en-
hving of the Golden Gate, with diamond
presenting the setting sun.
On Monday Prince Luigi of Savoy and
e officers of the Cristoforo Colombo gave
I elaborate dinner at the Palace as re-
IN compliment for courtesies DIV hos
table San Franciscans during the cruisers
by 10 port.
The guests included presidents of the
lbs and other organizations that have
tertalned the Prince and his fellow Off
rs. The Maple room, where the dinner
rs served, was decorated with American
ID italian flags. The band of the Girls
foro Colombo in full uniform was present
ID rendered an interesting programme.
The Prince, Commander Bertolini and
e officers were all in full naval uniform.
Commander Bertolini pl esided, with the
allan Consul, Chevaiier Grimaldi, on his
tht, and Hugh Craig, president of the
iamber OF Commerce, on his left. At
e foot of the principal table was Prince
iigi, with Z. Calegaris, chairman OF the
allan Chamber of Commerce, on his
int, and,General Forsyth on his left.
Those present besides the hosts were:
nsul Grimaldi, General Forsyth, Hugh
aig, representing the Chamber of Com
cree; E. Calegaris, representing the Ital-
4 Chamber of Commerce.; James D. Phe-
h, president of the Hopkins Institute of
It; Frank j. Symmes, president of the
diversity Club; Horace G.. Platt, presi-
MT of the Bohemian Club; Count Cini,
btain Bell and Lieutenant Lands, U. S.
Up. Barbieri, president of the Italian Free
hool; P. G. Rossi, preside mt of the Ital-
l-Swiss colony; A. Sbarboro, P. Morbio.
T. Biagi, E. Patrizi. John f. fugazi and
MORO.
the bellies and beaux of the future were
ehered yesterday afternoon at the resi-
hce of DR.. and Mrs. L. Bazet, on Washing