The San Francisco call., 1910-08-21

ding would be celebrated in this city,
but she has changed the plan and will
be married the last month of the year
in her own home at Arkansas. She is
an extremely pretty girl and made
The couple may come out to this city
after their wedding.
Miss Eleonora Sears is interested in
arranging new club for fox hunting
in the east. She is one of coterie of
society folk in the Newport colony that
is anxious to revive the sport. Out
door sports have been popular in fash
ionable society for a long time, but
never more SO than at present, when
the matchlike rather than the match
less figure is a desideratum with up
TO date women. Swimming, riding, golf
and tennis playing. dancing and walk
ing all have received conscientious at
tention from society east and west.
Now, it seems. still more athletic ex-
ercise is desired, and there is rumor
that fox hunting is to be revived. The
craze has not been seriously consid-
cred in Hillsboro, but If Miss Sears is
may have hunting and it's followers un-
der discussion ere long.
The wedding of Miss Lalla Wenzel-
burger and Lieutenant William Henry
Shea is remotely mentioned for Novem-
Der, but the date has not been Settled
nor any of the details for the inter
esting event. 1t is to be a home we'd
ding and there will be an informal re-
ception afterward at the home of the
bride in Steiner street There will be
a pretty floral setting for the ceremony
and probably a bevy of attendants for
the bride. The navy uniforms will add
color to the scene.
The coming of Colonel Frank Denny
and Mrs. Denny and their daughter.
Miss Esther Denny, will be of more
than passing interest to local society,
although the family residence is to
be at Mare island Colonel Denny is
here to take charge of the quarter
masters department of the United
States marine corps at the island. Miss
Denny is said to be an exceptionally
charming girl and was a belle in Wash
ington society since her debut one or
two seasons ago. She remained in the
east with her mother in order to close
their home before leaving for the new
station. where they will join Colonel
Denny later in the month. They will
participate in the gayeties next season
at the island and doubtless will be at
many of the dances in town. Miss
Denny will receive cordial greeting
from the Presidio set, and the local
social element that is her own.
The enga cement of Miss Christine
Pomeroy and Thomas Scott Brooke was
one of the greatest surprises that So
ciety has had in many day. The
charming young daughter of the Car
ter Pitkin Pcmeroys is one of the most
popular girls in the local set, and dur
ing her recent visit to Portland none
cd hof n q
had won her heart. She has been
belle here for several seasons, and it
was rumored at various times that her
betrothal would be announced to one of
several local admirers. Hence the sur
prise when the announcement of her
engagement to Brooke of the northern
city was formally told. The announce
ment was conveyed in notes to friends
of the couple and felicitations followed.
Miss Pomeroy was the guest of Miss
Genevieve Thompson in Portland, and
during her stay was the feted one at
series of luncheon and motor parties
given by Scott Brooke. The wealthy
young society man is a son of the late
Lloyd Brooke, one of the prominent
pioneers of Portland. The family is of
southern extraction and well known in
the south as in the west. The Pome-
roy family has many connections in the
east. Mrs. Pomeroy was Miss Morris
of New York. Miss Pomeroy has been
a visitor in New York and Washing
ton within the last few years and was
extensively entertained by relatives in
both cities. She made her debut a few
seasons ago at a brilliant party and
has been in evidence at the assemblies
and every social affair of note since
that time. Miss Pomeroy left early in
the week for Montesol. the country
home of Mr. and Mrs Horatio Liver
W a wi In fny. eft
OF several days. Scott Brooke, who
was q visitor at the Pomeroy home be-
fore her departure, has returned to
Portland. The wedding will take place
probably in November and the young
couple will reside in the northern city
to the regret of their friends here.
Teddy Eyre's party was the event
of the week for the younger clique at
Menlo park II 81 is home for the sum
mer vacation. The young host spends
most Of his time In the east at school
but at each home coming manages to
give one or two memorable reunions
for his friends. He is the elder of the
two Eyre boys and very popular in
the young contingent at Biingum. The
recent dancing party was given at the
home Of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Eyre at Menlo and was a sort
of farewell affair for the college youths
who have been here for the summer
but must soon return to their books
The house and grounds were decorated
with japanese lanterns and masses of
flowers from the large gardens helped
TO make the setting picturesque. The
elaborate supper was served on the
veranda- Among the young people at
the merry party were: William Crock
er Jr., James Folger Jr.. Ward Mall
Hard, Platt Kent. George Howard Jr.,