The San Francisco call., 1909-10-22
The Smart Set


fashion set by Paris and lately adopted
in the eastern cities for the party that
took it's place last evening in the Por-
tola festival as one of the most de-
lightful nights that society has en-
joyed and one of the most memorable
without doubt, for the throng of merry
maskers.
There were dinner parties without
number preceding the ball. and among
those who entertained score or more
guests was Mrs. Eleanor Martin. who
presided at the dinner given at her
home in Broadway and later attended
the ball with the following guests:
Baroness Won Schroeder Miss Isabel sprague
Miss Janet Won Schroe- J. Downey Harvey
der Miss Genevieve Harvey
Miss Edith Won schroe Miss Nellie Grant
Mrs. Richard sprsgue
The Fairmont was a favored place
for dinner parties preceding the ball,
and among those who entertained de-
IightfuIly and in an informal way was
Edward Greenway, who accompanied
his guests to the Portola ball later In
the evening" Among those in the
siah r. Howell, Miss Jeanne Gallois,
Miss Augusta Foute, Miss Bessie Zane.
Miss Anna Peters and John Gallois.
Mrs Jimmie Robinson had box at
the Portola ball and entertained
dozen guests at dinner given at her
home in Scott street for her house
guest, Mrs. Alexander of Santa Bar
bara. They afterward attended the
hal ma n a
Mrs Clement Tobin entertained at
an elaborate dinner party last evening
at the Fairmont and later attended the
Portola ball in a box party with her
guests, among whom were Mr.. and
Mrs. Eugene de Saba and Miss Vera
de Saba
One of the most brilliant affairs of
the week was the reception given last
evening by Mr.. and Mrs. William K.
Wheeler for the members of the inter-
state commerce commission, who have
been extensively entertained during
their visit on the coast Those who
were complimented at the reception
given at the Wheeler home were Chair
man Martin s. Knapp. Judge Clements
of Georgia, James S. Harlan of Illinois.
Senator F. NJ. Cockrell of Missouri,
Commissioner Clark of Illinois and
Franklin K. Lane There were sew
eral hundred guests hidden TO greet the
distinguished visitors, and Mrs Wheel
er was assisted by over a score of
friends in receiving her guests
Mrs Wheeler's gown was an exqui-
site creation of old rose satin and rare
lace, and among the attractively
gowned women at the reception were
Mrs Harlan, who wore a gown OF pale
blue messaline satin. and Mrs. Knapp,
who was gowned in white satin en-
bellished with lace.
Among those who assisted Mrs.
Wheeler in the receiving party were:
Mr.. and Mrs L. A.IMr. and Mrs. Ernest
nr seG.s and Mrs Clarence MS William H Mills
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry St. Mrs. =, II. Davenport
Goar Miss Eleanor Davenport
Miss Fernando Pratt
The day just past was primarily a
day for luneheons and dinner parties,
for although every one was in town
for the parade, there was the oppor-
tunity for informal reunions over
menu and many of the visitors in the
city were entertained at the homes of
their friends.
Mrs. Harold Dillingham;, who has
been visiting here from Honolulu and
has been extensively entertained dur
ing her stay, was the complimented
guest at luncheon given yesterday
at the home of DR.. and Mrs James
Keeney in Buchanan street, when Miss
Mary Keeney presided as hostess.
Among those who were hidden TO
meet the visitor We're:
Mrs Baldwin Wood Mrs. orville Pratt
Mrs. George Cadwaia- Miss Miss Florence Hopkins
Willard Barton was a luncheon host
yesterday and was assisted in this
pleasant Office by Ralph Mccormick.
entertaining quite informally for a
dozen or more friends who were in
town to witness the Portola parade
and loiter for an hour or two. Among
those who enjoyed this informal party
with the two congenial hosts were:
Mrs c. o. Alexander Miss Enid Gregg
Miss Harriet Alexander Miss Claire Nichols
Miss Mary Keeney Melville Bowman
Miss Jnlia Langhorne Burling Tucker
Miss Alexandra Haml- James Langhorne
ton lotto Grau
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlos E. Ambrosius
have been obliged to abandon their
prospective trip to this city for the
Portola festival owing to the inter-
ference of important business and min
ing matters in Mexico. Mrs. Am
brosius mother. however, Mrs John
NJ Wilson, has decided not to pass
the next Winter at EdSO. out on
account of her health will remain in
Berkeley and expects to be in town
a great part of the season with her
friends here.
Peter Martin returned yesterday
after a visit in Portland and Seattle
and will remain here for an indefinite
visit after the close of the Portola
festival. Another visitor who arrived
yesterday for the festivities in town
and who will be also the guest of
Mrs. Eleanor Martin during her stay is
Miss Genevieye Harvey.
DR. and Mrs. Robert ]. Burdette
have been lingering at their attractive
summer home, "Eventide." and will
remain there during the early season.
Among the visitors who have been
enjoying the Portola festivities in this
city are Mr.. and Mrs. w p. Darlington,
brother in law and sister of Mrs Pat
rick Calhoun. These visitors are
charmed with California and the fes-
tival and have been expressing regret
that their visit must close early this
season. since they will return shortly