The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-10-14
ALL COMES TRUE
By Zoe Green Radcliffe.

OAKLAND, Oct 3D.
Where is the woman with soul dead,
Who with satisfaction hath not said
81 told you sou
Perhaps that isn't just exactly what the
poet said, but the sentiment is certainly fanil-
lar to most of U.S. This morning 1 insinuated
that Miss Barstow had happy secret that
she was about to share with her friends and
10! this afternoon the prophecy was fulfilled
When the little band Of invited guests filed
into Mrs. Ghirardellfs cozy home to-day the
first object that attracted their attention was
double hoop. entwined with soft greens, hang
ing from the grill across the round corner win
dow In the hoops were two white billing
doves, each carrying white heart, Jessie
being, written on one and on the other John
In this quaint. pretty fashion the
gagement of Miss Jessie Barstow and John
Hunter announced. The guests were all old
friends and the congratulations that were
showered upon Miss Barstow thrilled with
hearty sincerity.
Mrs. GhirardeIlrs sister and their mother is
Mrs L. R. Barstow OF this city. The wedding
will follow close upon New Years day and the
interim promises to be filled with a merry
round Of complimentary affairs for the bride,
as she has so many relatives and friends here.
and related to Mrs Olive Reed Cushman
and Mrs. Howard Swales. The Reeds all
still IN mourning for poor Mrs. Danforth. how
ever, SO can do nothing In social way
OF course, now you want to hear something
about the man in the case. He comes OF an
excellent Livermore family, and those who
is r. Hunter, pioneer Of the LiverNore Val
ley and one Of the Well-to- do and Influential
has been in this city but a short time and is
in the employ of the Contra Costa Water Com
pany.
full acceptance of the term, having devoted all
her time to the cultivation Of very beautiful
voice and to the study of music generally. She
is both clever and charming and the center
Of an admiring eoterie Of friends.
The guests to-day were members OF.
mothers and daughters' club. which has
garnes-they play 500-a delicious collation. was
served on the small card tables.
Among those who participated in delight
full afternoon were Mrs. Owens and her daugh.
ters Mrs. J. J. Alien and Mrs Edward Gran
dali: Mrs. T. c. Mayor and daughter. Mrs.
daughters. Mrs Walter Cannon and Mrs. John
daughter, Mrs Phillip Walsh Mrs. John Peter
Cook, Mrs. Howard Swales, Mrs Clifford Beat
ty Of San Francisco, Mrs Sam Scott Of Ala
media, Mrs L. r. Barstow. Miss Barstow and
MIS- Joseph Ghirardelii Prizes were won by
Mrs. Swales and Mrs La Fave
Amid the most elaborate decorations. Mrs.
Adclph schilling and her young daughter, Miss
Elsa Schlling. received the 500 friends who
had bean hidden to their at home" to-day.
This was the first formal affair given at the
SchiIling home for some time and one of
the seasons brilliant events. The floral deco
rations unusually elaborate, and an or
chestra furnished musical accompaniment 10
the continuous murmur OF feminine. voices.
The beautiful weather permitted the guests 10
wander through the picturesque grounds.
where a mandolin club added to the allurement
of the garden scene. Artistic teahouse tiny
rustic bridges and floral clad terraces make the
Schilling gardens the most attractive spot in
the Lakeside district
Mrs. Schilling and Miss Schilling were as
sisted In receiving to-day by Mrs. A. SchiIling
Mrs. r. g. Brown, Mrs. NJ. W. KaIes Mrs Nj
Ehrenberg, Mrs. L. Ey erts, Miss FIorinne
Brown. Mrs E. Folger Mrs. G. H. Wheaton
Mrs George 8. Wheaton Mrs. Thomas Crellin
Mrs. T. Arthur Crellin. Mrs. H E. Miller.
Mrs H NJ A. Miller. Mrs c. o. G. Miller,
Mrs p. e Bowles, Mrs. Edwin 0oodall Mrs
c. NJ. Goodail. Mrs c. N. Cooper. Mrs. J. r