The San Francisco call., 1908-08-04
The Smart Set

n S a complete surprise to society
~ here comes news of the engage
"A ment of Miss Madeline Bohr-
= mann and Henry Clay Miller.
both of Sausalito, which is being in
formally made known to their nearest
friends this week. That an unusually
warm friendship has existed between
the young people for several years has
been a recognized fact among their
friends but this development is unex-
pected, and has caused great pleasure
everywhere. Miss Bohrmann is a mem
Der of a prominent family of Germany
and came here only three or four years
go to visit her cousin, Mrs Charles
Foster, who was then a resident Of
Sausalito. She was later Joined by her
younger sister, Miss Elizabeth Bohr-
mann, and they have made their home
here ever since Both sisters are ex-
tremely beautiful and exceptionally ac-
complished. They speak several
languages, are clever musicians and
have become extremely popular in the
most exclusive set. Miss Bohrmann has
just returned from months visit with
Mrs. Evans Searles Pillsbury in the
latter's handsome home in Montecito,
and is now with Mrs. H. Clay Miller in
Sausalito. She will go to the Charles
Fosters for visit today.
Mr.. Miller is prominent in Sausalito
society, where his mother. Mrs H.
Clay Miller. and his sister, Mrs. Frank
Findley, are both residents. He is well
known here among the city's young
businessmen and has many friends on
both sides of the bay.
Miss Maude Bourn will leave Cali
fornia next month for visit of several
months in Europe, where she Will stay
with different groups of friends now
on the continent. Late in the fall she
will return to New York, where she
will be joined by her mother. Mrs. w.
B. Bourn who plans to take house in
the eastern city for the winter season.
Mrs. Porter Ashe returned to Cali
fornia a few days ago, after a six
months visit with her own family in
Bethlehem. near Philadelphia. The
Ashes will spend this winter, like last.
in San Rafael.
Mrs. Wellington Gregg and her
daughters, Miss Enid and Miss Ethel.
were Joined at Nauheim, in Germany.
last week. by Mr.. Gregg. They will
shortly leave for three months tour
of the continent, after which they may
return to their home here.
Mrs Anderson wife of DIR. Frank
Anderson. u. S. a., and her daughter,
Miss Eleanor. were hOstesses last even
ing at one of the prettiest of the sea-
sons private dances. 1t took place in
the Andersons' handsome home at Mare
island, and was attended by all the
members of the younger navy set and
by many of the citys young people
well, being sort of farewell affair
for Miss Eleanor, who leaves for the
east with her parents next month
Miss Dorothy Anderson is already in
the east. and she and her debutante
sister win be much missed from the
winters merry making.
Mrs. James Nee and her son, Hubert
Nee, who have been guests at Tahoe
for the last few weeks. are expected
to return to their home in San Rafael
some time this week.
Mr. and Mrs. David Walker. Miss
Margaret Walker and Clarence Walker
are enjoying few weeks visit in Salt
Lake City, where they have many
friends and relatives. Miss Walkers
marriage to David Bellamore, which
was recently announced. will be an
event of the early winter.
Mr. and Mrs. Covington PringIe who
have lived in Menlo Park since their
marriage few years ago. will come
up to town for the winter this year,
and have taken charming house in
Laguna street near Broadway. They