The San Francisco call., 1904-11-17
AT OAKLAND CLUB
BY Zoe Green Radcliffe.

OAKLAND. Nov. 1G.--It is evident that the
Oakland Club Includes in its membership many
women who blessed with both artistic and
executive ability. Since the club has occupied
It's present quarters in Maple Hall. the gifted
members have been afforded an opportunity TO
expand their talents. with the gratifying re-
suit that the clubs SOCIAL functions have been
brilliant successes and the organ anization itself
has made woudrous strides in feminine favor.
The breakfast last month was an unusually
enjnyahlel affair and the luncheon to-day was
no less So One fact the Oakland Club ladies'
seem 10 recognize and that is that they must
not weary guests. who have already been seat
Ell an hour or so. with prosy papers too
lengthy programmes. After enjoying a good
menu and few bright interesting numbers
guests are pleased 10 come again, which means
much tor the helpfnl cause OF the. club, for as
it grows in popularity it will increase in num-
bers ard its power for good become mani
fold
But that is not telling how beautiful the
decorations were to-day or who participated in
yellow chrysanthemUms dotted the long tables
and composed the centerpieee of the big round
table at which We're seated the honOred guests
Soft folds of yellow silk formed golden bllows
around the central base of the round table,
autumn leaves and rich-hued gladden. falling
on the silk in pleasing contrast. Smilax and
palms gave delightfully."- cozy appearance to
the small stage.
Mrs Clarence Lancaster ELECTED many COM
pl!rnentary remarks by her delicious rendering
OF two songs. La Primavera.' by Rotoi. and
swaies, sweet-}aced girl in baby costume
a rale yellow frock, big blue hat and baby
blue slippers and half socks-was compelled to
almost exhaust her repertoire Of limitations be-
fore her audience was content to let her go.
"Dolys Mamma" ANY Rags and the baby
ais, bestLwas recitation. Little Cat
The piece de resistance of the day the
playlet written by Mrs Gerberding OF San
Francisco and presented by dozen ladies OF
the club, under the direction OF Mrs. w. s.
Palmer. The clever authoress was an honored
guest at the luncheon
he sl[it repreSpnt9 q meeting of the Tinpif-
lum Club directors. very much agitated over a
resolution of one of its members, Miss Brown.
denouncing the act OF candidate for Mayor in
dismissing all women In hts employ. The reso-
lution fas given the club much unpleasant
newspaper notoriety, which, after ALL proves
to be the proverbial i'll wind. While the men,
bers are discussing the resolution, pro and con-
with convincing feminine logic, word comes
that the candidate has rescinded the order for
dismissal and begs the clubs to withdraw their
opposition to his candidacy.
Mrs. Ed Henderson ably took the part of
Mrs Robbins president OF the Nnculurn Club
and Mrs. Henry -Abrahamson quite held her
as Miss Brown. the disturbing member
The other ladies In the cast were all good and
should be congratulated on the fact that every
word they uttered "ould be heard. The other
Mrs. Gore. Mrs. Koenig; Mrs. Ford, Mrs. Grand
jean; Mrs. Roe, Mrs de Leon; Mrs Doe Mrs
kisich; Miss Smith. Miss Lily Swales; Mrs
Jones, Mrs ]. j. Allen; Mrs Steele Mrs. Mel
willie Tobriner
The wedding Of Miss Isabelle Kendall and
at the residence OF the brides parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. f. l. Kendall, on Fourteenth street. The
brides gown was of panne crepe ie chine with
a skirt panel and bodice trimmings OF duchess
and point lace. II was made en- princesse.
shocking giving a iong corsage effect The
veil was held in place with the same orange
blossoms that had been worn by the brides
mother. shower Of lilies Of the valley and
orchids formed the bridal bouquet.
Miss Letita Barry, the maid OF honor. were
white liberty chiffon, and the six bridesmaids
were all dressed alike in pink chiffon. All car
red maiden hair fern. The bridesmaids were
Miss Myrtle Sims Miss Anita oliver, Miss
Noella de Cola. Miss Lillian Reed, Miss Ma
rinn Walsh and Miss Ruth Kales.
Little Helen Lowden, in white was flower
girl and carried Cecil Bruner roses.
Roland oliver attended the groom.
The house elaboratery decorated. yellow
predominatlng in one room. red in another and
In the large tent where supper was served
ferns and palms lent pleasing effect.
Mr. and Mrs. Lowden will reside in Oak
land.
Mrs William I.yndham Shiels is lat home
to- morrow. and for Friday Mrs A. r. Brayton
has sen. out cards for an informal tea.
On Friday evening. November % the Oak
land Club will give an evening AFFAIR a nusi-
cnie for members and their escorts and as
Madame Caro- Roma and Madame Eugene Bar
kcr Mills are to give the programme a treat
is in store. Mrs. z. l. bartholomew is chair
man Of the programme committee for that
evening.