The San Francisco call., 1909-08-29

Pink flowers gave touch of added at
tractiyeness to the pretty scheme
The method of disclosing the engage
ment was by card At each place a
white square. adorned with two tiny
golden bells and inscribed with the two
names, told the story effectively and
well. Among the guests were several
Of the nearest friends of the compli-
mented guest and several of the Ross
valley friends of the hostess There
was delightful spirit of informaIity
about the whole affair. The luncheon
was one of the most Interesting of the
season and quite as pretty as any of
the early winter. There will be num-
Der of smaller affairs in compliment to
Miss Van Wyck, who is popular here,
and these will take place within the
month before the wedding.
Mrs. Peter D. Martin had the pleasure
of announcing the engagement of her
Younger sister. Miss Blanche oelrichs
of New York, to Leonard Moorhead
Thomas of Philadelphia, at recent
dinner. Letters received here during
the week describe the function as one
of the most elaborate given for many
seasons in Newport. The dinner party
at which the announcement was made
was followed by dinner and dance
at the Clam Bake club, given by Mr..
and Mrs. Charles NJ. Oelrichs, and those
who know say that the latter affair
rivaled the exclusive party given by
the Oelrichs in honor of their elder
daughter, Miss Lily Oelrichs, when her
engagement was announced to PetersD.
Martin of this city.
A number of delightful affairs given
by the most prominent hostesses of the
New York 400" have followed the an
nouncement of the betrothaI, and it is
probable that the bride elect will have
gay winter.
Miss oelrichs is a little more than is
years old, is one of the most beautiful
girls in Newport and is said to resem-
bic her sister, Mrs. Peter d. Martin.
who is famous for her beauty and
charm. She is related to the Have
meyers and other distinguished fam
lilies and has every advantage of wealth
and social position.
The attractive young society girl has
a taste for outdoor diversion and is an
expert swimmer and tennis player Her
hance has been devoted to her for sew
eral months, and the announcement was
anticipated in New York and Newport
society, although the formal disclosure
was delayed until the dinner given by
the Peter Martins on Saturday evening,
August 21, at their Newport villa.
Thomas is son of George c. Thomas.
a Philadelphia millionaire and partner
Of the DreXels. He has been secretary
to the United States embassies at Rome
and Madrid.
There has been no announcement of
the wedding date. and it is quite prob
able that the interesting event will be
deferred for some time on account of
but all that is merely matter of con-
lecture, since there has been no state.
ment of the plans.
Miss Suzanne Kirkpatrick, whose por
trait is reproduced today, is the at
tractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs ]. C.
kirkpatrick. and has just returned to
town with her parents after delightful
summer passed at their Pleasanton
country home. The engagement of this
charming girl. who made her formal
bow to society last winter. was an
nounced few weeks ago, but the de-
votion of Allan Macdonald, the bride
groom elect. had long been matter of
knowledge among friends of the couple
Fhe date for the wedding has not been
decided, but it is remote and will prob
ably be an event of next year
A portrait of Miss Alma Thane is
also published today. The friends of
thls young girl are giving her a cor
sdial welcome since her return from
Europe. She is in Mill Valley for the
summer, but will return to town and
the affairs of the younger set next.
season.
The wedding of Miss Lydia Gibbons