The San Francisco call., 1908-03-21

+ night, when about $50 young peo-
ple in service circles and out gath
cred there for another of the popular
army hops The walls of the room
We're massed with blossoming trees and
green's and flags and banners gave
brilliant color contrasts TO the decora-
ton.
group of army matrons received
the guests and superintended introduce
tions. Late in the evening delicious
supper was served. after which tugs
carried the visitors from the various
posts back to their homes.
Some of those present last night were
Miss Marie Churchill. Miss Engracia
Critcher, Miss Marjorie Sheppard Miss
Ethel Shorb. Mrs. James King Steele,
Miss Van Arsfale. Miss Helen Wilson.
Betty Angus, Miss Carol Duncan, Miss
Marie Deane. Miss Marian Lally, Miss
Bessy Bates, Miss Anna Weller and
Miss Maye Colburn.
Several dinners preceded the dance
last night. among which was one given
by Captain and Mrs. Edwin C. Long.
Their guest of honor was Mrs. Longs
sister, Miss Marjorie Sheppard, who
came up from Del Monte, where she
spends most of her time, for a vsiit
here. The dinner guests last night
were Miss Sheppard. Miss Irene Van
Arsdale, Miss Engracia Critcher, Miss
Anna Weller, Captain Henry r. Casey.
Lieutenant ". t. Carpenter, Lieutenant
Hornsby Evans and Lieutenant Mitch
ell
Lieutenant William Bowen also en-
tertained at dinner before the dance
last night. The guests gathered at one
of the downtown cafes. and afterward
drove to the Presidio, where the en-
tire party remained at Lieutenant
Bowens guests overnight In this
party were Mrs. J. w. Benet. wife of
Colonel Benet of Benicia; Miss Laura
Benet, Miss Thornton. William Benet
and Lieutenant James Abbott.
Miss Marie Deane entertained five
friends at dinner at her apartment at
the Hillcrest The affair was an early
one so that the guests and hostess
could attend the dance.
Mrs. Patrick Campbell and her
charming daughter. Miss Stella Patrick
Campbell. will spend much of their
time in this part of the state as the
guests of Mrs Francis Carolan. The
beautiful Carolan place, Crossroads
between Menlo Park and Burlingame,
is kept open all winter long. although
the Carolans always spend part of
their time in the city during the sea-
son. A friendship of some years exists
between Mrs. Carolan and Mrs. Camp
bell, and the former will do some in
formal entertaining for her guest dur
ing her stay here. Curiously enough
there is a strong resemblance between
the two women and their photographs
are often confused. even among their
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph j. Spieker and
their daughter, Miss Georgia, left the
Fairmont few days ago and have re-
opened their Ross valley home Mrs.
Spieker and her daughter have been
living at the hotel since their return
from the east several weeks ago. Plans
are now under way for Miss Spieker's
marriage to John Drum, April 22 1t
will be a very small wedding and the
ceremony will be performed In the
beautiful gardens of the Spieker home.
Miss Meta Breckenfeld of Berkeley ac-
companied the Spiekers to Ross and
will be their guest until after the we'd
ding.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. E. ingalls, of Gin
cinnati. their daughter and her friend.
Miss Colston, are guests at the ST
Francis and will spend several weeks
in the city. The ingalls, are among
their own city and are travelling in a
delightful fashion, bringing their own
cars. They may possibly take the ori-
entail trip before returning to Ohio.
The news that Mrs. John Brecken-
ridge, who is still affectionately re-
membered here as Adelaide Murphy
plans visit to California this summer
will be very welcome to San Francisco
society. Mrs. Breckenridge has lived
in Paris for the last five years. but has
announced her intention of visiting her
old home before another winter
Judge F. w. Henshaw and Mrs. Hem
shaw were hosts at dinner to six at
the st. Francis hotel Thursday night
The guests were seated at a round
table decorated with masses of spring
blossoms and enjoyed delicious dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Jones, who have
been occupying their Buchanan street
home since November, will reopen their
Ross valley house in another fortnight
and, as usual. spend the summer there.
Miss Helen Jones will be one of next
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