The San Francisco call., 1904-04-06

selaer, an unusually enjoyable and bril-
liant event 1t was evening affair and
both men and women of the social set enjoyed
the game OF the hour five hundred.
Miss Kendall was assisted in receiving her
guests by her mother. Mrs. F. l. Kendall She
wore dainty gown of soft white silk and
Miss Van Rensselaer,, who is very charming
Southern girl of the brunette type. was also
earned IN white OF the same clinging material
The residence Fourteenth street was
tastefully decorated. with the seasons flowers
spring blossoms woodwardia ferns and oats
minging with striking effect.
About one hundred guests were present
The brilliant affair given by Mrs Clarence
Wetmore at the St Francis in san Francisco
yesterday fitting in every way to be an
initial Easter week event. Seventy-five or
more beautiful women in fetching gowns and
hats aquiver with all the glory OF Paris and
Easter were gathered in the meZzanine draw
ing room Of the splendid new hotel and played
euchre while enjoying their delightful sur
roundings. sweet profusion of ascension ILL
les were effectively arranged about the pretty
apartment. After the prizes-which were won
by Mrs. Gilbert l.. sCurtiss and Mrs. Charles
Sutton Of Oakland and Mrs. Albert Lewis of
San Francisco-were awarded the guests were
ushered into the empire dining room.'' where
a dainty luncheon was served table glow
ing with Beauty of Blazonwood roses. An or
chestra furnished music during the repast
Sutton. Miss Evelyn Hussey. Miss Florence
Yates and Miss Mabel Watkins.
John ]. Mcdonald well known attorney of
this city was married this evening to a San
Francisco girl. Miss Alice Flynn. high school
graduate and a musician Of exceptional ability
Mr.. Mcdonald has practiced law this city
for the last nine years and has always taken
an active part in political affairs. having been
chairman of the Democratic County Committee
Tor an extended period. He is graduate of
St Mary's College and of Hastings College of
Law, and is a member of the Athenian Club
and of the local lodge of Elks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcdonald will reside in Oak
land.
noon in honor of Miss Lita Gallatin of San
Francisco. who leaves next week for Europe.
Miss Miss Gallstin has very pleasing voice and is
the best instructors to be found there.
Miss Evelyn Hussey will entertain a dozen
friends at luncheon on April 16 at the St
Francis in San Francisco. The affair is to be
in honor of Miss Frances Van Rensselaer,. who
is visiting Miss Kendall.
For tomorrow the most important event on
this side Of the bay is the musicale which
Home Club from to ). In the evening a
large crowd viii go to San Francisco TO wit
ness the marriage of pretty Ethel Kent and
Lieutenant Allen at Grace Church 1t is to be
a typical military wedding and all the plans
are on a most elaborate scale.
ALAMEDA, April 5.-Miss Ella Shreve en-
tertained party of friends at her home, 1905
Santa Clara avenue. last evening. Games.
cbarades and dancing were the order of the
pastimes. Among those who participated in
the enjoyment were Miss Hitler Miss Shreve
Hazel Holt. Hazel Mount. Mabel Barber. Edith
Judd Charlotte Perry, Fontaine Benton, Bessie
Pratt, Ruev Dexter, Isabelle Frer. Helen SUIT
phen Lucette George May Mason Roswell
Dsgue, Edward Allen Henry Hitler Harold
Keys. Norman d Evelyn. Frank Rue Ray
mond Perry. Harry Mason. Edwin Hitler Ed
win Brush Chester Jamison Howard Fassett
Walter Hevey and George Phelps.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Leavitt entertained
the members of the Isle City Whist Club at
tl.eir home. 500 Pacific avenue last night
Those present were Mrs. A. A. Stafford John
w HEIDI and DIR. and Mrs. L. T. Cranz.