The San Francisco call., 1905-04-26
BUSY DAY
FOR BUDS
AND BELLIES
BY ZOE GREEN RADCLIFFE.


OAKLAND. April 25.-The gods were pro-
pitious to-day and in spite of the frowning
weather that greeted anxious eyes this morn
ing the day was warm and pleasant and per-
mitted the maids and matrons who partici-
pated in several smart affairs to don their
prettiest summer gowns. And such q very
busy day IL has been
First there was the Hayens luncheon for
Miss Smith, then the Black reception for Miss
Annette King and the evening brought the
Belden dinner at which Miss Smith and her
nance. Roland Oliver, were the honored
guests.
The luncheon over which My. F. c. Havens
presided was an elaborate affair, carried out
made Mrs. Havens famous as a hostess.
White forget-me-nots and tiny pink buds
formed the principal decoration Of the round
table, orange blossoms threaded the scheme
like a motif in music. Place cards, fayors
and even the little original toasts in rhyme
were suggestive OF the bridal blossoms. Or
chestral music added to the delight of the oc
rion smith. Mrs. F. N. smith. Miss Grace
Ravens. mrs Mrs. Harold Harold Havens. | Mrs. Harry nln NJ
Maxwell, Mrs. Harmon Bell, Mrs John c.
Klein, Mrs. Bernard Miller. Miss Florence
White, Miss Ethel Moore, Miss Helen
Chase. Miss NOZZLE de Cola. Miss Florence
Hush Miss Lucretia Burnham. Mrs. Edward
Engs, Miss Edith Gaskil Miss Winifred
Burdge and Miss Pauline Fore.
Mrs. Percie Blacks tea for her sister, Miss
Ming whose engagement 10 IneOQ0re jenkins
was recently announced. was one of the days s
prettiest affairs.
The spacious rooms of the Bromwell man
sion, where the Blacks reside, were abloom
with roses and delightfully."- suggestive Of
spring There were any number of stunning
gowns, tne me oainsy NY ntt.e orideoto-oe herself
season 1t was of blue just cloth, the satin
striped panels of the skirt being divided by
full pleattngs of chiffon. The elbow sleeves
were very full and the deep yoke was a lat
tice arrangement of chiffon folds. shower
Of lilies Of the valley and blue tule finished
this very artistic and girlish costume. Mrs
a very rnodish affair also, and her mother
Mrs. w. 2. King Of San Francisco. wore
handsome creation of violet chiffon broadcloth
Mrs. Joe Kelly. in copper colored SATIN was
of the attractively gowned women, and
than usual in a frock of black organdie COW
cred with great pink roses, made in the pre-
vailing full effect Mrs. E. j. Cotton a
striking figure in a smart gown of brown lib
erty satin. Mrs. Gannon's violet silk and the
dainty spring costume worn by Mrs. Sohrock
were both noticeably pretty. One of the most
stunning gowns was worn by Miss Igoe of San
Francisco. the petite sister of the well known
artist of that name. II was of blue French
novelty cloth, made with pleated skirt and
short jacket and blue plumed hat, turned up
on side, completed very fetching outfit
Among others who wore handsome gowns
were Mrs. George de Cola, Mrs. w. s. Pal
mer, Mrs. Tobriner. Miss Estelle Kleeman
Miss Mabel Reed-in one of the new "sus-
Mrs o. D. Hamiin, Mrs Harry Travers, Mrs.
Anstruther Dalzel. Mrs. w. N. Kleeman Mrs
J. J. Allen. Miss Lou Dennison, Mrs Harvey
mann, Mrs. Abe Leach, Mrs. Yorker. Miss Eva
Yorker. Mrs. Fred Stolp. Mrs. Edward F.
Hughes and Miss Robinson
Mrs Black was assisted in receiving bj her
mother. Mrs: King. Mrs. l.. L. Bromwell Mrs
Shelby Martin. Mrs. Walter Scott Cannon Mrs
Charles L Hogue. Mrs. Joseph NJ. Kelly. Mrs
mann, Mrs. Omar Humphrey. Mrs. Percy
Miss MAN Mathews mss
Lucia Oliver Miss Adrenne Black Miss Flor
ence Edmundson and Miss Mathieu
To-day being birthday anniversary W. s.
Palmer was surprised when his usual dinner
hour arrived to find that instead of the fam
TO eighteen guests The dining-room of the
Palmer residence at Ninth and Madison streets
paintings is one of the notable rooms in Oak
land, and with the addition of many golden
a,us0 ance this evening Among the guests We're
Mr.. and Mrs Wilder and Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Of San Francisco Mns MI and M Mrs n J. NJ j. Allen
rigan Mrs. L. L. Bromwel and AL Baker.
ALAMEDA April 25--Miss Ethel M. Allen
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Allen of $40
Cedar street. and William I. Pixley of San
Rafael viii wed to-morrow n,a we. evening at the
3 esaks Miss Alien. Mss; sS- 81. Alien and Ess
Eleanor Pingman. little cousins of the bride
will attend her. Basil Rowe will act as ring
bearer. while Edward r. Allen and Henry
Pixley will support the groom. After the
marriage an outdoor banquet Will be served
The bridal pair will spend their honeymoon
where fancy dictates and will make theii
! future home In San Francisco
Frank j. O'Brien and Miss Anne Fahey will
be married tomorrow evening in St. Joseph's
Church Rev r. J. OConnell to offioiate. Miss
Fehev is prominent member OF Branch No 8
Of the Catholic Ladies' Aid Society and Mr..
o. Brien as identified with Piedmont Parlor
Native Sons. of Oakland and California Coun-
Gil Young Mems Institute. of this city.