The San Francisco call., 1909-04-04

- HE lack Of entertainment during
the last week has left the women
Of society free to indulge their
fad for outdoor life, and almost
every morning scores of maids
and matrons may be seen walking or
riding in the park Every one is bent
upon absorbing as much of the spring
air and sunshine as possible and every
one is determined TO secure a stock of
health and vitality before the strenuous
season Of social gayety is resumed.
The Lenten season is a fine time in
which 10 recuperate tired nerves and
muscles and the sensible woman de-
votes herself assiduously to the task,
knowing that renewed strength, bright
er eyes and fresher complexion are
hers for the effort
The last week has held much for the
health seekers. but II has held some
thing for the pleasure seekers as well.
There was the concert last Thursday
evening at the st. Francis. when Mrs.
Ben Lathrop appeared before a San
Francisco audience after her success in
the east. and in addition to the concert
other musical matters Of the week have
been pleasant diversions.
A number of the girls are devoted to
riding and this is really the time OF
year when riding is at the height OF
popularity. The usual morning ride
has been followed by teas at the Fair
mont in the afternoon.
One Of the elaborate teas of the week
was given by Mrs. Alden Anderson for
a number Of guests in the laurel court
at the Fairmont and several OF the
young girls had informal tea parties
during the week. Miss Jeanne Gallois
gave an informal tea, and among the
elaborate dinners of recent date was
that given by Mr. and Mrs. George
Whittell at the Fairmont
Dinner parties have been quite in
favor. Among those who entertained
delightfully."- were Mr.. and Mrs. William
Thomas, who greeted several friends at
q dinner given at the st. Francis Pres
cott Scott entertained at an elaborate
dinner Wednesday evening and there
were the usual number of dinner par
ties preceding the concert last Thurs
day evening at the hotel.
+. Il Hartman and the party that
accompanied him on the trip across
LH6 EDAA44Ar4N anu lIIOuk0 the South
7rn part Of the state arrived at Bur
isingame last week and gave a fresh
impetus TO affairs there The polo
game. specially arranged for the group
OF distinguished visitors was plaved
on the grounds OF the Frank Carolan
home. The game between the Reds
and the Whites" resulted in a score
OF to 5, in favor Of the Whites and
after the contest the Hartman party
were entertained at an elaborate din
ner given by Mr.. and Mrs William H
Crocker.
Among those at the game in the aft
ernoon were:
Mr. and Mrs. +. II. Miss Katrina PAGE
Hartman Brown
Miss Mary Hartman. Mr, and Mrs. Elliott
Dr- and Mrs. Hickson MeAllster
Doctor Grand Irving Scott
Doctor Mckenzie Miss Jennie Crocker
y. Z. Calvin Miss Frances Howard
Mr. and Mrs. Walter S. Miss Lucy Coleman mar Aru
Martin Air. and Mrs. Joseph A
Mrs. Francis Csrolan Tobin
Miss Emily Carolan iMr and Mrs Aoun+for.
Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson
Cameron Mrs. Oscar Cooper
Mrs. Thomas Driscoll Miss Genevieve Harvey
Mrs. Walter Hobart Henry T. Scott
Miss Eleanor Sears Of Cyril robin
Boston
sa- engagement OF Miss Bessie
Louise Dichman and Lieutenant Thur
man Harrison Bane was expected by
the friends OF the couple for several
weeks. and when the news was con-
1ided 70 a dozen friends by the bride
elect at her recent tea there was a
shower OF felicitations. Those who
did not hear the first news of the en-
gagement are saying. Il told you so. >
because the young officers devotion to
The charming singer has been a mat
Ter OF gossip among their friends for
some months.
Miss Dichman is talented girl and
speaks French, German and Italian
with equal fiuency Her voice is a
rich contralto, and she has earned
more than usual fame already. A
stage career has been often prophesied
for her, but the present plans OF the