The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-08-10
The Smart Set

ton OF the younger set almost
exclusively. and without doubt the de-
lightful dance at the officers club was
worthy OF any amount of anticipation.
The absence of Captain and Mrs.
Sterling P. Adams, who left yesterday
for the east. was noted with regret.
but the occasion was marked by the
usual jolly informality and several
young people from town were among
the guests. The dance was in COM
pIiment TO Miss Sadie and Miss Caro-
lire Murray, the daughters of Briga-
der General Murray, who are visit
ing here for a brief time and viii re-
turn with their distinguished father
to Washington
The Walter Martins arein their Bur-
Iingame home again after a delightful
outing al Shasta, where they passed
several weeks of the late summer ac-
companied by their children. Mr.. and
Mrs. Martin enjoyed visit TO the ex
position at Seattle previous TO this
trip TO the northern part of the state,
and have had a crowded season in the
way OF informal entertainment. They
viii be at Burlingame, however, for q
few weeks to come and will entertain
Mrs. Eleanor Martin this week at their
home since Mrs. Martin has not seen
her little grandchildren for many
weeks. and is anticipating visit with
them at their Burlingame home. Miss
Jennie Croker, who has also been at
Shasta. IS again at her Burlingame
home after the northern trip.
Mrs Charles Sutro's luncheon for
Mrs. Enriqueta Critcher was one of
the prettiest of the recent affairs and
was given at the St Francis for a
score of friends who had the oppor-
tunity of saying au revoir in this
pleasant way 10 the cOmplimented
guest, who is going 10 Guam, where
she viii visit her daughter, Mrs.
Frank B. Freyer, the wife Of Lieuten-
ant Freyer, L. s y. Mrs. Critcher
sailed yesterday from Mare island and
will remain away for year or more.
number of informal affairs preceded
her departure. but the luncheon at
which Mrs. Sutro presided was the
most elaborate farewell party.
The Army and Navy club will enter
tain this afternoon at a reception to
be held from , O'Clock until at the
clubhouse in California street, and a
large attendance is anticipated since
these informal afternoons have been
among the most attractive affairs of
the season and the ladies' day. every
fortnight at the pretty clubhouse has
been enjoyed by scores of fair guests.
AIRS. Marvin R. Higgins has had a
charming visitor at her home in Pa
cifc avenue for the last few weeks in
the person of her niece Miss Mary
Alice Moon OF Salt Lake City, who will
stay here another fortnight before re-
turning to her home. Mrs. Higgins has
been hostess at a series of summer af-
fairs in compliment to her young house
guest, and the coming days are crowd
ed with pleasant events of an informal
sort for the visitor
DR.. H. de Marville and his attractive
daughter, Miss Cora de MarviIIe. who
have been passing the summer in Paris
will not return this season as their
friends had anticipated. but will re-
main abroad for an indefinite stay,
since Miss de Marville will attend
school in Paris. where she has many
relatives prominent in social affairs.
and doubtless will be quite a popular
and much feted visitor
Mrs. William Herman. ACCOMPANIED
by her daughter. Miss Erna Herman,
has departed for the east and Europe
expecting to remain abroad for a year
or more. They have gone east by way
of Seattle and viii enjoy a brief stay
in that city and a visit in New York
before sailing for Europe, where they
will travel for many months.
Mrs. L. NJ Sleeth. teacher of art at
the Cathedral school Of Washington.
ID. C, was entertained at an informal
luncheon by the Sketch club Saturday
1t is nine years since Mrs. Sleeth has
been in her old home. Prior to her
departure for the east Mrs. Sleeth was
president of the Sketch club for sew
eral terms. Those at the entertainment
were: Mrs. Lewis Hobart. Miss ]. NJ.
Hyde, Mrs. Caroline Rixford johnson.
Miss Blanche Letcher. Mrs. Lucia X.
Matthews. Miss Louise Schwamm and
Mrs. Sibley.
When the season OF outdoor fetes
has gone we shall know by this sign
that the summer has crept into winter
and that the real gayety OF the latter
season may be anticipated. Summer
fingers. however. with delightful va
riety of these outdoor parties and con-
certs and one Of the most important on
the social calendar viii be given Sep
TENDER I9 al the home of Mrs. J. Leroy
Nickel in Menlo- The preparations for
the bazaar are going on apace and the
proceeds of the afternoon viii be de-
voted to the fund OF Trinity church at
Menlo-
Count and Countess Terre Rogesten-
voensky are at the Peninsula for a
brief stay. but viii probably reside in
san Mateo. since they are looking for
home there and anticipate passing
most OF their time Gus OF town until
the early winter, When they will be in
the city.