The San Francisco call., 1909-08-22

@>HERE has been a strange medley
OF social affairs this week, ii
would seem. when one remem-
bers the various parties that
held their place for day or an evening
in the mind Of society and were forgot
ten for something just as good the fol-
lowing day. The potpourri was
strange for the season. however and
that was all There was nothing un-
usual about the manner of the parties
-Iet such a supposition be banished at
once in the review Of society as it is or
was during the week
The strange element aforesaid was in
the variety Of parties at this season
only that and nothing more. The sea-
son seems TO begin early is the next
anticipation. Perhaps. There was the
dance Tuesday evening at the Army
and Navy club and also the dance at
the George Pope home in Burlingame.
Then there were two or three engage
ments. and last Thursday Mrs. Charles
s. Fee gave one Of the most delightful
luncheons Of the week for Mrs. Fred
erick Funston, and there were several
dances out OF town and not a few
afternoons at bridge. al Of which pre-
sents the gay aspect OF the later sea-
son. There is a rumor that the folk
who have rusticated all summer in the
adjacent valleys are weary Of summer
inE IN the country. and viii soon be
home. so that in truth indications
point TO an early season almost begun,
one might say. last week.
3Ir. and Mrs. George Pope gave a
dancing party last Tuesday evening
that win long be remembered by the
young guests as the happiest time they
have had this season. The dance was
for the very young crowd that is,
The girl and boy friends of Miss Ethel
Crocker, the complimented guest. but
somehow the older friends of the little
maid claimed quite a share in the gay
ETY. Of the occasion and the guest list
had The names OF score or more
grown ups, who enjoyed the party as
much as their younger rivals. The
grounds around the home were bril-
lian-ly Illuminated and the colored
lights WIKI the other tinsel of outdoor
decoration gave an atmosphere OF great
testLvity 70 the occasion. There was
an elaborate supper and all the other
enjoyment that goes with a delightful
evening party planned without a flaw.
The engagement Of the week that
created more than local stir was that
II Miss Nellie Calvin and DR.. Frank
Curtiss Of San Jose. The bride elect is
the eldest daughter Of Mr. and Mrs.
=. Z. Calvin. who are travelling in the
north. and the announcement viii be
Of interest TO scores Of friends Of the
young couple. Miss Calvin is an at
tractive girl. with more than The usual
superficial accomplishments. and with
her sisters. Misses Carrie and Ermine
Calvin. enjoys a wide popularity on
both sides Of the bay.
Last season the L. z. CaIvins had a
home in Madison street. Oakland. which
was the center Of a clever coterie of
friends. and while the daughters of the
Calvin household have taken an active
part in society affairs they have found
time for intellectual pursuits as well.
and the eldest Of the group, and the
hancee Of DIT. Curtiss. has more than
ordinary accomplishment in mental
affairs. They have resided in this city
for many months and are in an attrac-
tive home in Sacramento street. The
Misses Calvin are in town at present
but Mr. and Mrs. Calvin. both OF whom
have fast recovered from attacks of
append -eitis, are in the north for an
indefinite stay
Dr. Cgrtiss is among the prominent
young professional men Of the state
but passes most of his time in the
south, where he has many friends. The
date FOR the wedding has not been
mentioned, but it viii probably be an
event Of the winter and. moreover. will
possibly take place at the home Of the
bride. but that is as yet a mere matter
of speculation. since no definite plans
are announced for the ceremony.
Another engagement announced
curing the week was that Of Miss Sara
Louise Lunny and Charles Frederick
Lohse. The announcement carries an
interest in many places, as the couple
are wei known. and the bride elect is
the attractive daughter of Mrs Eliza
beth Lunny, who has many friends in
the cities about the bay. Lohse is the
son OF Mr.. and Mrs Charles Lohse OF
Kgnaclo valley, and one of the Oldest
families in the state. He is a brother
Of Dr. Louis Lohse. whose marriage
with Miss Marian Walsh Of Piedmont
was an event OF last season. DR.. Lohse
and his bride, who is the daughter OF
the Edward NJ. Washes Of Piedmont
are IN Vienna, and viii remain there
for a year or more. The wedding OF
Miss Lunny and Charles Lohse will
take place some time this season
although the definite date has not
been announced, and the young couple
viii reside in Ygnacio valley, where
the Lohse family has extensive prop
erty interests.
The bride elect is a brunette of the
piQuant type and is unusually clever.