The San Francisco call., 1909-03-18
The Smart Set

/ season last evening in the colonial
ballroom at the st. Francis, and
notwithstanding the fact that many of
the members Of the society were out
of town, there were several hundred
guests to greet the singer, David
Bispham. Among those who entertained
guests at dinner before the concert was
Mrs. Eleanor Martin.
Mrs. Martin entertained for her
granddaughter, Miss Genevieve Walker,
and among the guests We're Baron and
Baroness Won Schroeder, Miss Edith Won
Schroeder and Miss Janet Won Schroeder.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. o. G. Miller enter
tanned party of friends and Mr.. and
Mrs ]. c. Jordan had several guests
at dinner and afterward in their box
party.
Mr.. and Mrs. Truxtun Beale enter
tanned at an informal dinner in COM
pliment to Miss Alice Oge.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter S. Martin gave
an informal dinner with Mr.. and Mrs.
Laurence l. Scott and a few other
guests.
Among Others who entertained at
dinner and afterward at box parties
during the concert were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace D. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Mr.. i's1D' and Mrs. Oscar Mr. 'ta and Mrs. william
Mr.: and Mrs. irving Mr.. and Mrs. Leon sIoss
Mr., and Mrs. CharlesJ. Downey Harvey
Stetson Wheeler Mr.. and Mrs. George A.
Mr.; and Mrs. C. NJ. Newhall
Miss Mary Keeney is at Coronado as
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs, Francis J.
Carolan, but will leave Friday for a
tour of the grand canyon of the Colo
rado. Among others who have been
enjoying trip to the southern part of
the state for the polo games and who
will continue the journey into Colorado
before their return are Miss Jennie
Crocker, Templeton Crocker, Mr.. and
Mrs. William q. Irwin and Miss Helen
Irwin.
George Willcutt entertained a score
of the Fluffy Ruffles girls from the
lSirmess last evening at the st. Fran
els. The dinner was delightful af
fair and one of a series that has fol-
lowed the kirmess of a few weeks ago.
Mrs. Phebe Hearst Will entertain
with a Cruikshank masquerade party
to be given next Saturday evening at
the Hacienda in Pleasanton. The guests
attractive country home and viii be
garbed in the fantastic designs popu-
lar in the time of Cruil<shank. George
Cruikshank was a caricaturist and IL
illustrator of the nineteenth century. and
since he took his subjects from the
current politicians of the day, making
a series of current almanacs, the cos
tunes in imitation promise rare
treat. Every class of society Is rep
resented and many of the costumes
will be artistic as we'll as ludicrous.
Miss Genevieve Walker who IS the
guest of her grandmother, Mrs. Flea
nor Martin, at the home of the latter
in Broadway, was the complimented
guest at a tea given recently by Mrs
Philip Van Horne Lansdale and Miss
Bertha Sidney Smith. The afternoon
was quite informal and was enjoyed by
score Of the younger girls who were
hidden to meet Miss Walker
DR.. James A. Black was host last
evening at unique dinner party given
at the Family club in celebration of
st. Patricks day. The decorations and
favors were all suggestive of the Celtic
holiday. while the musical program
fulfilled the requirements OF the oc-
casion.
The marriage is announced of Miss
Jean z. Wakeman of Hollywood. Los
Angeles. and George G.. Blymer of this
city The wedding took place March
Ii dl Tie AOHSitEdtlOldl ClluINu III san
Bernardino and the officiating clergy
man was DIR. Charles Queen. The cere-
mony was attended with the greatest
simplicity and the formal announce
ment has just been made. The bride is
a charming and accomplished girl
with many friends in society In the
southern part of the state and will be
an acquisition to local social affairs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blymer will make their
home in San Rafael.
Mrs. Howard Blethen was hostess
yesterday at pretty tea given at the
Fairmont for score of guests.
Mrs Redmond Payne entertained
yesterday afternoon at the second in
a series of teas that she has been Civ
ing in the laurel court at the Fairmont.
Mrs. James McNab will entertain this
afternoon at tea to be given at her
home in Broadway. The afternoon af-
fair is one of the largest that has
been given during the Lenten season,
and Mrs. McNab has hidden over 100
guests for the reception. The hostess
will be assisted in receiving her guests
by a dozen friends