The San Francisco call., 1909-11-28

@HE holiday season is in full
swing. The debutante and bride
elect who have occupied the
center Of the stage, must relinq-
uish the envisble place for other matters
that are calling for social attention.
There is a delightful and personal in
4erest in the entertainments for the
debutante and her advanced sister the
bride elect. but in holiday times this
interest is forgotten in the fervor Of
philanthropy and family reunions.
Before the holiday spirit entirely
monopolizes the program, dances Of a
most interesting character remain on
the calendar throughout this and next
month with pleasing frequency.
The Colonial dance viii take place
"wednesday evening at the ST Francis,
under the direction of Mrs. C O. Alex
ander. and a thoroughly delightful
party is in prospect for the guests
There viii be the usual round of din
ner parties and the aftermath Of sup
pers that always lend interest TO the
winter dances.
The next dance Of greatest social
Importance, or at least Of Importance
10 the greatest number of guests is
The elaborate dancing party to be
given at the St Francis, also on the
evening of December 10.
There viii be another Greenway as
sembly that has been planned before
the Christmas holidays, which occupies
conspicuous and unique niche in win
ter affairs.
one Of the earliest dances of Deeem-
Der viii be given for Miss Miriam Nc
Near and cards for the affair have been
sent out by Mr. and Mrs. Frederick
McNear and Mr.. and Mrs. George P.
McNear. and the place is Century hall
This party viii be primarily for the
younger folk. but their elders are
looking forward to the occasion with
pleasant expectation.
There win also be several informal
dances with a lesser number of guests
to celebrate the reunions. and the Pre-
sidio hops continue to attract their
quota of guests every fortnight at the
Officers club.
The dance last Wednesday evening
al the post was particularly enjoyable,
although the rain restricted the at
tendance. The decoration Of flags was
an effective background for the array
Of pretty gowns. and the hosts on this
occasion fulfilled their duties with the
same hospitality that has made these
dances notable among many other par
ties this season. Among those who as
sisted in the entertainment of the
guests was Mrs. Ernest Johnstone. the
wife Of Doctor Johnstone, and several
other charming army women. Mrs.
.Johnstone is one of the most cultivated
hostesses now at the Preside and is a
favorite guest at many affairs in town.
There were many delightful and in
formal dinners before the hop, and the
evening was another success 10 add to
the list already full OF notable affairs
that were yet informal in their way
The announcement Of the engage
ment Of Miss Amy Heitshu and Dr. Ed
ward Cecil Seweu has been received
with much pleasure by all of their
friends in this city. which is the home
by adoption of the groom elect and the
birthplace of the fair bride that is
10 be.
: H. Heitshu the father of Miss
firm of Redington & Co of this city.
In 1885 he went to Portland. Ore,
where he continued to occupy a fore
most position in the business and So
cial world
Miss Heitshu's two sisters made bril-
liant and happy marriages. Miss Ger
trude Heitshu married John A. Shep-
ard. manager of the Goodyear rubber
company Of Portland, Ore, and Miss
Alice Heitshu married John. Ainsworth,
president of the United States national
bank of The same city.
Miss Heitshu has had every advan-
tage Of education in the best schools
of this country and Europe. She is an
accomplished musician a delightful
singer, and, since her debut four years
ago. she has been one of the reigning
bellies of the social world in the Rose
City. Her intelligence and accomplish
ments are enhanced by her charming
personality and her delightful disposi-
tion. Doctor SeweIl was born in Port
land and belongs to one of the oldest
families in the state of Oregon. He is
brilliant young physician and has
host of friends in this city, where he is
now visiting.
one Of the portraits which appear on
this page today is that of Mrs. Emory
winship. formerly Katherine Dillon of
this city This charming matron has
been travelling all summer in the
southern states and in the east. Mr..
and Mrs. Winship have been in Georgia
most Of the early season. but were
lately in New York, and there is a pos
sibiIity of their return later in the sea-
son. although they have nor given
dehnite promise TO return to their
friends Mrs. winship has been missed