The San Francisco call., 1908-11-29


until Christmas and the calendar IS
crowded with dances, dinners and teas
Mrs. John NcMullen win present Miss
Eliza McMullen and Miss Anna Weller
next Saturday, and, Of course, Friday
evening wiil be the occasion Of the
elaborate ball. the first Colonial dance
10 be given by Mr.. and Mrs. Henry T.
Scott in the Colonial room at the St
Francis
The elaborate ball is eagerly await
ed bysa large number OF guests. Among
those who VIII act as patronesses for
this occasion with Mrs. Scott are:
Mrs. wui. Il. Crocker Mrs. George 4. Lent
Mrs. Robert s Coleman Mrs. George Pope
Mrs. Sidney Cushing Mrs l. T. Scott
Mrs. William IeTis Mrs. J. A Donahue
Mrs Robert J. Woods Mrs. J. D. Grant
Mrs Edward /. Eyre Mrs. J. A Bolger
lhIrs Walter Hobart Mrs. Walter Martin
tfrs. samuel Knight Mrs. A J. Dibblee
Mrs J. ". Keeneg
Cards were sent out last'week for the
series of Colonial dances to be given
at the St. Francis early next year
There is a long list of patronesses, but
the originator Of these exclusive dane
fag parties is Mrs. c. o. Alexander.
The affairs viii take place in January
and in February. The latter party will
be in the nature of a Mardi Gras and
the dances viii be among the most in
teresting planned this season.
At Del Monte there were many Jolly
Thanksgiving day parties. A number
of san Francisco people went down by
train or motor and among those who
passed the day there were J. DOwney
Harvey. who Joined Mrs. Harvey for
the holiday festivity. and James D.
Phelan and Miss Mollie Phelan, who
enjoyed a delightful auto trip, and will
return 10 town early in the week. The
golf course attracted number of en-
thusiasts and a number of house par
ties helped TO celebrate the day.
Mrs Eleanor Martin entertained a
merry party at her home in Broad
way and among those home for the
holiday this year were Mr.. and Mrs.
Oscar Cooper, Miss Genevieve Harvey
and Mr.. and Mrs Walter Martin.
Among those at the Edward W. Hop
kins home for Thanksgiving dinner
were Miss Florence Hopkins, Mr.. and
Mrs. VIII Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Angus
tus Taylor Mr.. and Mrs. Fred McNear.
Mrs. John AIcAIullen will present her
granddaughter, Miss Eliza McMullen,
and Miss Anna Weller at one Of the
most elaborate debutante teas Of the
winter to be given Saturday, December
5, at the FairmOnt. The tea had to be
postponed on account of the condition
Of Mr. Heney several days ago, but
there is universal rejoicing that the
plans for the reception are to be carried
out after all The two charming deb
utantes viii make their formal bow
under very pleasant circumstances and
the winter presents a brilliant outlook
for them. The reception viii be one Of
the notable events Of the season and
several hundred guests are invited
Mr. and Mrs. Edward ". Hopkins in
trOduced their daughter at one Of the
brilliant receptions Of the winter given
last Tuesday evening at the Fairmont.
over 400 guests attended the dance and
supper afterwaRd- The affair will be
remembered as one of the notable
events Of the season, not alone on ac-
count Of its brilliant detail. but also for
the social prominence Of the family and
the many distinguished guests. The
gowns were among the most beautiful
worn this season. Mrs Hopkins was
assisted in receiving by Mrs. Augustus
Taylor, Mrs, VIII Taylor and Mrs.
Frederick AdcNear. The attractive fam
1ly group was beautifully goWned and
the charming debutante wore a simple
gown Of white satin with silver span
giles. Mrs Fred McNear was gowned in
q blue satin sheath effect with gold en-
broidery and Mrs. VIII Taylor's gown
was white satin. Mrs. Gus Taylor wore
a. gown of Lavender chiffon embroidered
IN roses. The usual round Of elaborate
dinners, preceded the dance.
OF the portraits published today is
one Of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Martin. with
their little son, Peter Jr., who is the
handsome grandson Of Mrs. Eleanor
Martin. Mr.. and Mrs. Martin are going
east and after a brief stay in Newport
VIII sail for Europe, where they will
pass the winter and probably remain
FOR an indefinite stay. Society in San
Francisco is regretting that the plans
for this popular couple will take Their
away for the season, but a number OF
elaborate farewell parties have preced-
cd their departure for the east. Amone
the notable affairs given in their honor
was the dinner party last Monday even
ing AZ which Mrs. Eleanor Martin pre-
sided at her home in Broadway. 1t is
probable that Mr.. and Mrs Walter Mar
tin VIII remain here for the winter.
Miss Doris Wiltshire. whose portrait
also appears on this page today, is one
OF the most attractive OF the winter
debutahtes and is the daughter Of W
p. Wiltshire She~is a favored guest al
many affairs since her debut a few
weeks ago and viii entertain at infor-
NAL home parties during the season
MISS NllSNlle mas q most OF friends VINO
are devoted to her and the season prom
ises to be happy round Of gayety foI
this debutante.
The Preside hops have begun and 2
number Of the younger girls from towr
are going to these fortnightly parties
The details for the dances are arranged
by capable committee of clever army
women, who take a lively interest il
society dances, and there viii be no lacl
OF enthusiasm about these affairs. The
next dance viii be given "wednesday
evening and viii be an event Of tn.
month.
Miss Mollie Phelan, who is ever
charming hostess. planned a recent af
fair in compliment TO Miss Ashleigl
Turner, which was conspicuous among
many pleasant parties for this favores
guest. Miss Phelan's guests on this oc
casiOn were:
Miss Turner Miss Helen Bailey
Miss Alrce Sullivan Miss CenevieVe Harve,
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