The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-04-16
The Smart Set

n engagement of much interest
~ to society here is that OF Miss
n Beatrice Fife. one of the most
prominent members OF the
younger set. and Captain Edmund D.
Shortlidge. u. S. A The announce
ment was informally made to a few
intimate friends son Tuesday last. with
strict injunctions of secrecy, but. as
usual no girl could resist telling one
other girl and so somehow the secret
slipped the guard and reached the
general public. This pleasant piece Of
news has been expected by Miss Flies
closest friends for almost four years,
for her friendship for the popular army
doctor dates back Is months before
the earthquake. and the engagement
itself has existed for some time. The
fact was to be formally announced at
a luncheon to be given by Miss
Roberta Deal in Miss Flies honor next
Tuesday, but the occasion, being
robbed Of the surprise, will be one Of
good wishes and congratulations only.
Miss Fife Is a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Fife, whose handsome
home on Mob hill was destroyed by
fire. Since then they have been living
in San Mateo, where their home is
a center for many good times in the
younger set Miss Beatrice is an ex-
Iceptionally pretty girl. small and
graceful, with masses of copper brown
hair. She is extremely popular at
the dances and skating rink, and since
her debut two years ago has been a
general favorite.
Captain Shortlidge. who arrived here
from Delaware on Monday on three
months leave of absence, belongs to
prominent eastern family and is one
of the best liked men in the service.
He was in San Francisco a few months
ago on his way to Washington from
Manila, where he had been stationed
for two years. Captain Shortlidge has
now been stationed at Fort Dupont,
Delaware, and will take his bride
there. He is now the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Fife at their San Mateo
home. Mrs. Fife was a daughter of
Oscar Luning, who was once prominent
here.
Mrs. Charles Carroll Wheeler has
sent out cards announcing the mar
riage of hen daughter, Gertrude, to
John Woods Beekman, which took
place Wednesday. March is, at Prince
ton, N J. Mrs. Beckman is the sis
ter of William r. Wheeler. a member
of the immigration commission, and
Charles Stetson Wheeler. the we'll
has a contralto voice of rare quality
went abroad about three years ago
to study. Mr.. and Mrs. Beckman ex-
pect to reside In St. Louis for several
months. They may come to California
in the summer for a short visit.
One of the prettiest weddings OF the
season took place in the Plymouth Con-
gregational church last evening. when
Miss Geraldine Belle Strickland, the
daughter of DR.. and Mrs. Sidney Leon
Strickland, and DR.. William Mason
were married. The large edidce was
filled with friends, hidden to witness
the ceremony, and a reception to 40
guests followed at the home OF the
brides parents in Fillmore street. Five
daintily gowned girls attended the
bride. who wore an exquisite gown OF
white chiffon satin and the convention
al veil. Findley Eastman attended Dr.
Mason as best man. After their wed
ding journey DR.. Mason and his bride
will make their home here. -@-f
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clay Bolton are