The San Francisco call., 1910-05-06
The Smart Set

from the residence of one of our
most charming hostesses an inter
esting story has escaped-whether
through an indiscreet butler, garru-
| lous maid or q confiding guest would
/ be difficult to determine
The occasion was Il dinner party. to
which Were invited a number of con-
genial friends
Our. recent visitor, DR.. Morton Prince
who came here from Boston to lecture
on psychological subjects, had given
several hypnotic demonstrations that
We're considered quite remap apkable-so
what more natural than that some one
should suggest his giving brief exhi-
bition of the occult power he pos
sessed?
After looking from one to the other
he selected an attractive, clever widow.
who is constantly besieged with in
vitations to dinners. house parties and
motor trips, She is an excellent bridge
player, a brilliant conversationist and
q general favorite, as the description
would imply.
She reluctantly seated herself in the
chair offered, more to be obiging than
for any other reason, as every other
woman had declined to be the subject
for the experiment. The first efforts of
Doctor Prince were met with an appar-
ent inclination to oppose him, but after
do his bidding; all commands and sug-
gestions were obeyed instantly. The
amazed guests were speechless and per-
ceptibly nervous. The excitement be-
came so tense that the doctor proceeded
to awaken the subject.
Dreamily and confusedly she opened
her eyes and clasped her hand to her
heart. Fortunately there was present
prominent young physician. we'll
known at Burlingame, who felt her
pulse and found it alarmingly rapid
Doctor Prince made one final remark.
The widow rose to her feet and in
dazed way walked across the room and
placed resounding smack on the very
high forehead of d, we'll known club
man. with as much sentiment as though
it really were a billiard ball.
A peal of laughter from Doctor
Prince and his clever partner immedi-
ateIy convinced the hosts and their
guests that they had been the unsus-
pecting victims of a plot and prevented
the usual scandalous embellishments
being added to a good story.
They were acting-and they did it
well.
The event of the day that is of first
Importance socially is the play to be
given at the Garrick when society will
attend in force. The play, when
Fairies Rule was written by DR.. j.
Wilson Shiels and DR.. Humphrey
Stewart, who have more than local
fame for their cleverness. The plans
have been in charge of several society
women who have devoted weeks to the
charitable enterprise. The proceeds
are to be given to the Boys industrial
home at Lytton, and 1t is expected that
large sum will be realized for the
worthy institution. There will be din
ner parties before the play and several
hnx rar rites while of fhna for
parties have been arranged for the oc-
CASTOR. Among those who have taken
boxes are Mr.. and Mrs Francis Carolan,
Mrs John Darling, Richard Tobin, DIR.
Harry Tevis, Raphael Veil and Mr.. and
Mrs. James Follis.
The navy set is enjoying a round of
dinner parties this week and among the
notable of the number was the affair
given last evening by Rear Admiral
John Milton and Mrs. Milton at Yerba
Buena Among those who assembled at
the dinner, which was given, by the
way, in compliment to Commander and
Mrs. e. w. Brown were:
Surgeon and Mrs. Miss Nina Blow
Mccullough Rear Admiral hugo Os-
DR.. E. E. Curtis Lieutenant al Mrs. C.
Paymaster and Mrs. p. HUFF
Walter Greer Lieutenant and Mrs
Captain and Mrs. Fred Charles Austin
Bradman
Lieutenant and Mrs. C. P Huff will
entertain at an unique dinner party
to be given this evening at their home
on Yerba Buena. The occasion. is to
celebrate the tenth anniversary of their
marriage, and will be a reunion of the
brides attendants of a decade ago.
Mrs. Huff was Miss Viola Kleinberg
and a belle of several seasons since
in this city. Those who will be at
the dinner this evening are:
Captain and Mrs. Fred Mr.. and Mrs j. J.
Bradman Phillips
MI and Mrs e. Etiennei Mr. and Mrs. ]. Basch
Joseph d. Redding is receiving a cor
dial welcome upon his return from
New York.
Mrs. Eleanor Martin entertained at
an informal luncheon given yester-
day at the Francisco club for a few