The San Francisco call., 1909-11-24

Miriam McNear Those who are send
| ing out cards for the occasion are Mr..
and Mrs Frederick McNear and Mr..
and Mrs. George P. McNear. There.
are also the Presidio dances here and
there among the larger parties and
quite as fascinating as the elaborate
affairs in town BY the way. there
will be hop at the Oneers' club this
evening, when the decorations will be
holly and green's with the holiday
spirit pervading the occasion
Miss Olive Wheeler will entertain
at one of the teas of next week-to be
given December 2-for a number OF
the younger girls who are hidden to
meet Miss Moon of San Jose. who is a
visitor here and has been entertained
at several informal parties.
The Fourteenth cavalry. which left
early in the month for Manila. has
been having a delightful trip across
the Pacific. according-to the latest ac-
counts received from the enthusiastic
company on board ship. There has
been a concert every evening and
bridge has been the order of the
afternoon almost invariably. Among
those entertained during the day at
Honolulu were Captain and Mrs. Ster-
ing P. Adams. who were the compli-
mented guests at an elaborate lunch-
con given at the Moana hotel by Mrs
James r. Pourie. the charming wife
of Captain POurie, U. S. A Fourteen
| guests were seated at the circular
table, which was decorated in yellow
chrysanthemums. A large basket of
the flowers occupied the center OF the
table and as yellow was the chosen
color, in compliment to the cavalry,
the place cards We're adorned with
yellow lima leis. The hostess wore
large picture hat while the guest Of
honor was charming in a white lin
gerie gown. Most of the guests were
army people. passengers on the trans
port Sheridan. Among those who en-
joyed the hospitality OF Mrs Pourie
were: Mrs. Sterling P. Adams, Mrs
Mark, the wife of Captain Mark OF
the u. s NJ. c., and her niece Miss
Katherine Stephens: Mrs. cree. the
wife of Major Cree. and Miss Mar
garet Cree; Mrs. Pardee. mother. of
Lieutenant Pardee of Fort Shafter;
Mrs. Scott. Miss Scott. Mrs. Musser.
the wife of Doctor Musser of the
Fourteenth cavalry: Mrs. Ward. Mrs.
Zane and Mrs. Elizabeth Church
Miss Vera de Saba is one of the deb
utantes who has not had an idle mo-
ment since her debut few weeks ago.
She has been the cOmplimented guest
at dinner parties and informal teas in
delightful succession The days are
crowded with events for this attrac-
tive daughter of the Eugene de Sablas-
Her young friends will entertain for
her both in town and in Burlingame-
One of the pleasant affairs in prospect
for the popular debutante is the lunch
con December I. to be given at the
Fairmont when Miss Dorothy Chap
man will preside as hostess.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dickenson Sher-
wood Of Los Molinos are at the Fair
mont and will pass the holiday in town
with friends and viii probably remain
over the weekend.
Miss Berenice HarreH entertained at
an informal tea given yesterday after
noon at the Victoria, where the young
hostess has been staying for several
weeks with her mother, Mrs. Alfred
Harrell There We're dozen guests.
Miss HarreH was assisted in receiving
by Mrs. Harry Francis Davis The tea.
was in the nature of farewell affair.
as the hostess and her mother expect
to leave next week for their home in
the southern part of the state after a
pleasant visit in this city.
The friends of Doctor McEnerny and
Miss Theresa McEnerny will be pleased
to learn that they will be here for the
holiday season.
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard S. Abbott will
entertain at an elaborate holiday din
ner to be given at their home in Vail
lejo street. Among those who will en-
joy their hospitality at the Thanksgiv-
ing .repast will be:
Mr.. and MIS- R. HINTS. R. L. Ogden
Pease Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur B.
r. II. Pease Jr Watson
Leonard Abbott Jr.
Mrs. P. c. Mclean and her daughter.
Mrs Henfy S. Kiersted and Miss Cheese
brough are among those who will pass
the holiday at Del Monte. Among
those who have just returned after
pleasant outing there are Mr.. and Mrs
Lewis p Hobart.
Mrs S. B. Livingston has Just arrived
from New York and during her stay in
this citv will ha Tho cruaSt of har