The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-05-05

SANTA CRUZ, May Mot one of
Santa Cruz girls will ever forget the
events of the last 4s hours, no matter
how long she may live or however
great her position in life some day may
be- The city itself. whatever glory the
years may bring it. will never eclipse
the social record of the last two days.
Every instant has been filed with de-
lightful plans. with luncheons, dinners,
teas and dances in honor of the ladies
and officers of the fleet, and perfect
weather has added the last touch to
the pleasures of the squadron's visit.
The sea was so quiet today after yes
terday's gale that the launches could
make the trip comfortably and almost
all the navy women paid the ships a
visit. The barbecue at noon In the
grove of big trees filed the hours until
early afternoon, when their frocks were
donned, parasols unfurled and all the
world went walking on the beach.
Groups of navy men and women gath
cred in the open air dining room of the
Casino and, comfortably seated under
the gay awning, they enjoyed. fine
view of the bay and the anchored fleet,
while busyfng Themselves with ices and
tea. III
/. There was splendid music meantime
from the orchestra and perfect sunset
followed the perfect day. SO that the
visitors needed no incentive to linger
on the porches.s The arrival at $3.50 OF
the big ships that complete the squad
ron was watched by all of Santa Cruz
society folk. after which there were
several informal dinners at the Casino
cafe, or in the Sea Beach hotel, and a
general scattering to dress for the
dance
READY FOR RECEPTION
By o'clock almost all the prominent
women who formed the reception COM
mittee reached the Casino assembly
room and took their stand near the
great front doors. The walls and
ceiling of this room are finished with
white unstained oak. which needed no
decoration except the glow of thou
sands of shaded lights. But on the
floor and in the doorways palms and
eyergreens were used. The entire west
end of the big dining room is wide
curve of great windows. and these
were thrown open to show the star
lighted curve of the beach, the shining
water and the wonderful jeweled out
lines of the great feet
Large as were the receptions given
last week at Santa Barbara and Del
Monte, Santa Cruz eclipsed them, Tor
nearly 1000 men and women were In
the stream that poured past the re-
ceiving party tonight. The room was
brilliant sea of shining gowns and
flashing jewels, for California's women
were eager to show their welcome and
dress their prettiest for their guests
Gold braid everywhere added a dis
| tinguished4 touch to the ensemble anc
! the constant hum of gay chatter ano
| laughter rising above the music proved
that Santa Cruz was successful In max
| ing their visitors feel that they were
at home At midnight there was ar
elaborate supper, followed by another
dance or two before the time came fol
| farewells.
ARTILLERY BAND PLAYS
| The music for the dance was supplied
by the Third artillery band from Ange
island, which came down especially
! for the reception. In the dining room
another orchestra played all evening
long. and a third was stationed in the
| beach pavilion, SO that the spirited
| strains floated far down the beach
where hundreds of people loItered VI
and down in the warm starlight.
/ Nearly 800 of the city's prominent
women were hostesses at this affair
as both the women's clubs attended Ell
masse. Mrs. F. w. Swanton, vice
president OF the Saturday Afternoon
/ club, was chairman of the entertain
ment committee. Mrs. Swanton is {
cousin of Mrs. Evans. wife of Admira
! Evans, and the two have been in con
slant correspondence since Mrs. Evan:
| reached southern California. Mr.. anl
Mrs. Swanton will come up to Sal
| Francisco on Thursday and will visi
Admiral and Mrs. Evans there.
With Mrs. Swanton on the receiving