The San Francisco call., 1908-11-08


brilliant beginning. AS in every
other year, the big function was
faultlessly conducted, but was
more notable, perhaps. for the number
OF pretty debutantes who enjoyed their
first elaborate evening affair. The at
1ractive little debutantes were in hap
py groups. but the younger matrons
riValed them in beauty and elaborate
costumes, which it is their privilege to
wear. The decorations in the ballroom
at the FairmOnt were gorgeous inter-
mingling of al the autumn colorings
with hundreds Of unique schemes for
leafy adornment that always lends ef-
dectiveness TO decorations full of bril-
liant color The more delicate shades
were beautifully harm0nized in the
clusters OF orchids and great hanging
baskets. The gowns, in their fresh
ness OF a new season, were the most
beautiful seen in several years. A
group Of debutantes, who wore no
ticeably pretty gowns. even among SO
many attractive costumes, was COM
posed partly Of:
Miss Dorothy Chapman Miss Eliza McNullin
Miss Sidney Davis Miss Ethel McAilistet
Miss Jeanne Gallos Miss Virginia Newhall
Miss Augusta F0ute Miss Frances Newhau
Miss Florence Hopkins Miss Leslie Page
Miss Suzanne Kirkpat- Miss Avis sherwood
rick Miss Doris Wiltshire
Mis- Anita Maitland Miss Woods
The affair had all the zest of the
initial dance of the season, and Mr.
Greenway, with his usual tact and
grace of manner, made his guests en-
Joy this dance. which is particularly
his own, among the winter dances
The week was not dull, however, pre-
ceding the dance. There were Mrs.
Wakefield Bakers tea and the function
planned by Mrs. James Allen TO mark
the formal debut OF Miss Clara Allen
and Miss Suzanne Kirkpatrick. There
were many smaller affairs and several
arrivals of interest 10 society that viii
give a new impetus to later affairs.
People are coming back TO town, and
those who intend to remain are estab-
llshing themselves at home or in cozy
apartments. where informal afternoon
parties will be enjoyed. And there are
more debutante teas TO come-for the
debutante is the girl of the hour.
The debutante party for Miss Kath-
crime DonohOe viii be given Monday
evening. November Is. at the Fairmont
when Mrs. Joseph DonOhoe will be the
hostess. The series of debutante par
ties tells almost the history of society
for several weeks past. Seldom has
there been such a galaxy of buds TO
open a season with all their happy en-
thusiasm. Even at the teas for the
older set the debutantes have claimed
a great share of attention. and their
popularity is on the increase, for there
is nothing in the world like the spon-
taneOus gayety of youth to give a
party snap"
Miss Dolly MacGavin will entertain
tomorrow at one Of the informal affairs
for Miss Vera de Saba. The days are
fun Of informal favors in compliment
10 the popular Miss de Saba, who
leaves so soon for the east
Miss Dorothy Woods was an attract
i've little debutante who entertained at
luncheon last week. and the tea given
yesterday for Miss Helen Jones was
another Of the popular debutante af-
fairs. The tea given Thursday by Mrs.
James Allen marked the formal debut
OF Miss Clara Allen and Miss Suzanne
kirkpatrick The beautiful home in
Washington street was crowded with
guests, for several hundred cards were
sent out for this reception. 1t was
one Of the most elaborate teas of the
season and will be remembered also
as one Of the most delightful. Miss Al
len and Miss Kirkpatrick have an in
teresting season before them, since
they are among the most popular of
the buds this winter They are charm
ing and each is possessed of a winning
and distinctive personality. Those who
assisted Mrs. Allen in receiving her
guests were:
Miss Allen Mrs Frederick Sharon
Miss kirkpatrick Miss Helen Jones
Miss lDues keeney Miss Anita Mailliard
Miss Frances Newhan Miss Maud Wilson
Miss Virginia Newhau Miss Ethel McAllister
Miss Claire Nichols Miss Emily Dubois
Miss Jessie Wright Miss Hannah Dubois
Miss Marian Hunting Miss Augusta Foute
ton Miss Vera de Saba
Mrs Franklin HarwOod Mrs John BUrridge
Miss Florence Brecken- Mrs Lucius Allen
ridge isIrs Bryant Grimwood
A portrait of Mrs Francis Carolan
3n picturesque pose is published to-
day. 1t recalls the frequent comment
upon Mrs. CarOlan's resemblance to
Mrs. Patrick Campbell. Mrs. Carolan's
intimate friends think that she has an
advantage over the English beauty in
personal charm. but the type is Of
striking similarity. Mr.. and Mrs. Caro-
Ian are expected TO return shortly to
their home in Burlingame after sew
eral months visit in Europe.
Mrs. Emory Winship, whose portrait
also appears on the society page today,
is a charming young matron who will
remain away for several months longer
Mrs. Winship has been visiting in New
1Olks accompanied DV MISS P3tflcla
Cosgrave, and left last week for Macon
Ca, where they VIII be entertained
this month and probably for a longer
time.
One OF the notable events of the last
week was the dinner given by James
D. Phelan at his home in California
street. in honor OF Captain Richmond
Pearson Hobson. Among the guests
at this delightful party were Mr.. and
Mrs. William Denman Mr.. and Mrs
Francis j. Heney. Enrique Grau. Miss
HaSer and Miss Phelan.
Society viii devote some attention
TO musical matters this year, and
among the most progressive Of the
clubs organized in the interest of art
Will be the Musical Art society. The
purpose OF this society will be to fur
nish programs Of unusual musical ex-
cellence during the winter, and the
affairs viii be given in the colonial
ball room at the Hotel St Francis. In
vitations are being sent out for mem
bership in the club and among the