The San Francisco call., 1909-03-21

ciety people during the week, and
in fact such a generous contingent
OF san Francisco society folk have
departed for out Of town trips that
there are comparatively few left to
keep the social game moving. II
seemed that all society elected to go
a-wandering during the duh season
and leave the small and early affairs
at home very informal There were no
important entertainments during the
week with the exception OF the teas
at the Fairmont and the concert last
"Wednesday evening under the auspices
OF the St Francis musical art society
The usual bridge parties and at
homes were held with a round Of small
parties enjoyed by the younger girls
, who have remained in town. There
were a few engagements 70 relieve the
gnonotony, and there were the ST. Pat
rick's day dinner parties that are an
important item IN the social record Of
The week Bridge IS very popular dur
ing Lent, and there were a few teas
OF Importance TO mark the passing Of
The days.
Among those at Coronado for the
polo games last week were the Walter
S. Martins. the Francis J. Carolans with
their guests, Miss Mary Keeney land
Miss Katrina Page Brown. also the
william c. Irwins with their daugh
ter. Miss Helene Irwin. Miss Jennie
colt Scott
Miss Jennie Blair is in the southern
part OF the state. also with party of
friends among whom are Mrs Nor
timer smith. Mrs. Worthington Ames
and the Willard browns. Some of
these visitors in the south win pro-
ceed TO the grand canyon of the Colo
rsdo before their return, but several
others VIII return 10 town soon for
the later lenten festivities.
An engagement that was an impor-
tant announcement OF the week was
that of Miss Margaret Newhan and
AtboI Mclean. The gossip about
this Young couple has been rife for
many months, and not long since
special solitaire worn by Miss New
hail attracted more than its need OF
attention. The expected announcement!
was not forthcoming at that time, how
ever. and the weeks crept on with
every one certain OF the existing en-
gagement The news OF the betrothal
did not become public until last week, |
and then there was a storm Of congrat- |
ulations. Miss Newhal. the eldest of
the Newhau girls. IS oherming and ac-
complished with tEc 4elightfuI finish
that comes with travel and EDUCATION
in Europe added 10 ali The advantages !
that belong TO the young society girl |
in our own country.
The bride elect is the daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. William Mayo Newhall
and sister Of Marian and Elizabeth /
NewhaU. all favorites in local society |
and very popular in the Burlingame |
set The Newhall home at Scott and /
Green streets is one Of the centers of
here and is noted FOR Hs
lavish entertainment and exclusive at |
AthOl Mclean Is the son OF Mr
and Mrs. Peter McG. Mclean and is
recognized factor in society and also
ia The business world, where he has
made a name during his association
with his father. He is frequent
host and enjoys giving dinner parties
that have flavor of true hospitality
that distinguish them from the formal
affairs given by many bachelors.
The wedding date is still a matter Of
conjecture. but 1t is said to be an event
scheduled for the near future
Another engagement announced last
week was that of Miss Ella Margaret
Bender. the talented daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Davis Almon Bender Of this
,ity, and Philip Young Of Boston Mar
garet Bender has gift for dramatic
reading that has been carefully cul-
-ivated. with the consequence that this
attractive girl is one Of the cIeverest
II our amateur actresses in society. She
has studied here and in the east, while
ler education has been finished by
-ravel abroad. Miss Bender has always
given freely OF her talent for charity
lnafrs and coached many a play to
success.
Several months ago she was the
quest Of her cousin, Mrs. J. Sloat Fas-
iett. in Washington, and enjoyed a de-
ightful sojourn at the capital, where
The has many relatives. including Mrs.
2. B. crocker OF that city. The bride
slect IS a sister Of Miss Cherry Ben
Ier. who is talented in a musical way.
% that these charming girls have {
vide acquaintance both IN society and
n artistic circles quite unusual for !
many young Californians.
The bridegroom to be is an eastern
nan, and the romance is one result
ng from particularly congeniaI point ]
q view. Mr.. Young is clever and {
alented. but has not as many friends !
lere as in his own city in the east. {
NE wedding viii be an event Of early s
une. and viii take place at the home s
: the brides parents in Union street. {
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