The San Francisco call., 1904-06-19

Miss Shorb comes Of a famous fam
fly, distinguished not only for their
physical but mental attractions Her
brother, DR.. ]. de Barth Shorb, is said
to be very clever chap.
Time was when the Shorbs owned
great ranches in Southern California
a small part Of which is stil retained
by them-the old, old story Of the
ranches, the gringos and the ranch
goes.
The Henry Clarence Breedens 20 to
Del Monte this week and in July to
San Rafael.
The A A. Moores have gone to their
country home. near the Mission san
Jose, where they will remain for the
summer. Miss Ethel is a capabls
young woman, inheriting much OF her
fathers clearness Of vision and tenac-
ity Of purpose. She is presiding oficer
OF the new Home Club OF Oakland. and
through her personality It Is making
itself heard In the civic world.
Mrs. A. L. Bancroft has returned
from St. Louis, where she spent a de-
lightful month.
Mrs. John Charles Adams Of Oak
land, one Of the prettiest matrons OF
the city over the bay, is preparing for
a trip to Coronado. Her children viii
accompany her south, where she viii
probably remain some months.
The Arthur Pages are spending tho
summer in San Rafael.
A pleasant family party at the Hotel
Rafael is composed of Mr.. and Mrs. W.
M Gwin. Miss Gwin and the John
Follises.
The charming home OF the John +.
Boyds, in San Rafael, is still closed. AZ
the Boyds are summering at their
ranch near Danville, Contra Costa
County. Many months have elapsed
since the spacious, hospitable Boyd
nome has been opened, and San Rafael
catches only leeting gIimpses OF a
family which is genuinely loved and
much missed.
Mrs. Eb Scott is visiting the A. w.
Fosters at Fair Hills, their San Rafael
nome The Misses Mary and Anna
Foster will soon leave for St. Louis.
Mrs. William Babcock entertained on
Wednesday afternoon in honor Of Mrs.
r. L. Craig, wife Of the new rector OF
st. PauPs, San Rafael. The Craigs
have been in San Rafael only a few
weeks, Mr.. Craig having occupied the
pulpit Of Grace Episcopal Church in
San Francisco for several months be-
fore accepting the call to San Rafael.
Mrs. Craig, who, by the way. is
Southerner. bids fair to take" won
derfully well in San Rafael.
The Toys of San Francisco are at
the Hotel Rafael
Popular Miss Etelka WiIIiar Of Sau-
salito viii spend the summer in Ore
gon.
Mrs Alexander Forbes Of San Fran
cisco is spending the summer in San
Rafael Mrs. Forbes usually summers
in San Rafael, where her daughter.
Mrs. James Wilkins, resides.
The Happy Valley golf links in San
Rafael have been the scene Of some
exciting contests Of late. The tourna-
ment for the San Rafael Golf Clubs
Councils Cup has closed. E. ]. Hooper
proving the winner. The club includes
some genuine golf enthusiasts, among
them the Davises and Mrs. Lsura Roe
Of Ross and Edward j. Hooper Of San
Rafael Probably in all California
there are no more beautiful links than
these same Happy Valley links of San
Rafael The cozy little club house.
with it's broad veranda. looks out over
stretch Of fertile farm land with the
glorious, rolling Marin hills rising in
the distance-a combination of quiet
peace and inspiring grandeur.
Speaking Of clubs. one Of the most
hourishing country clubs in the State
is the Lagunitas Country Club. It's
membership is composed almost en-
tirely Of the residents OF Ross-the
Schmiedells. the Seward McNears, the
Davises, Eells, and scores Of others.
The club grounds are in the very heart
of the redwoods. with glorious old
Tamalpais rising near by. The club
house is simply charming gem Of
a bungalow, with the indispensable
broad veranda, and a large assembly
and lounging room with a great, COM
Portable open fireplace Nature and
art have combined to make Of the La
gunitas Country Club one Of the most
attractive clubs in the State. Add
good fellowship and an ardent enthu-
siasm for out Of dooE life. such as is
evinced by the mGnbers, and what
more could be need4d to form an ideal
country club?
Miss Blanche Bates, the fascinating
favorite, Of whom California is so just
ly proud, has been a member Of the
house-party which Dick" Hotaling
has been entertaining for some time
at SLEEPY Hollow his ranch near San
Anselmo.
The Moore-Meigs wedding In Ross
was a comparatively quiet affair. Ow-
ing to the death of the brides father