The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1910-02-20

nounced. il would seem as if
society had done its duty when
il foreswore dancing and men
TONED the sacl1cloth. for the
dances arc truly over and gone, but the
ssckcloch is nowhere o be seen. In truth
the gowns that have made their APP
pearance AZ the later affairs that have
crept into Lent are Il gorgeous array
and q delight 10 tae discerning eve.
The gowns worn at the army and navy
reception ard the gowns seen al the
concert given by the -. Francis must
cal art society last Tuesday evening
were quite as attractive as those OBJ
served in the early season. However.
il Is not tae part nor perhaps the duty
OF society to don scinher garment
even ia a season o. sack, 10th There
have been other denials that have made
a decided difference in the social cal
endar, fer about every one has given
lp formal en-ertaininE. There are
Few afternoon teas as Of vore and an
occasional bridge party 20 break the
monotony, while The only dancing lat
society has INDUCED in has been ~
the invitation of the army sci. who
were responsible for jwo or the most
delightful affairs OF tie last week
The DAYS OF the present week are
fairly crowded with pleasant affairs,
despite the Lenten quiet that has set
1led upon, the social routine. The
Younger girls viii have their parties
with which to occupy themselves in
the duh days and the older folk have
bridge and an occasional concert. Some
Of the girls in town have organized a
bridge club that viii meet either at
the home Of Miss Helen and Miss Bessie
Ashton or at the home of the Misses
Brewer in Mill Valley every Monday
afternoon. There viii be the usual
hour at cards and tea afterward for
the young members dozen in all
who have agreed TO meet for bridge
every week. The visitors in the city
afford a delightful excuse for varied
entertainment during Lent. and Miss
Florence Bell, who is the guest Of Miss
Marguerite Doe, viii be the feted guest
at luncheon to be given tomorrow
afternoon at the Fairmont for % or
more friendsef the hostess. Again on
Wednesday there viii be luncheon
for Miss Page. who is also a visitor
here and will be the complimented
guest at the party arranged by Miss
Jane HoJaling. Thursday there will be
the bridge party to be given by Mrs
Henry ST. Goar at her home in Cali
fornia street and Friday afternoon the
greatest social affair of note that is
on the calendar is the reception to he
given at Fort Mason by Major General
Thomas II. Barry and his charming
wife. assisted by their daughter Miss
Ellen Barry. These Friday receptions
are a delightful institution of the
month. and society has hocked to well
come the hostess, as well a 5 the regular
list of army guests that always lends
distinction to service affairs.
An event Of Thursday by the wav.
that stands pre-eminent on the caIeu-
Oar Of social and musical affairs is the
concert to he given by Ivan Shedd
Langstroth, the talented musician and
composer. in the colonial ballroom at
the st. Francis. The program is an ex-
ceptiOnally attractive array of compo-
sitions and offers a variety to the
music lover IS well as entertainment
to the less initiated in musical lore.
The young artist viii be assisted by
Mrs. N. Z. Blanchard. Guiio Minetti,
Arthur Weiss and Harold Pracht
There is a long list of patronesses COM
posed Of the wellknown society women
Of the city. who are taking a keen and
active interest in the career of the
young musician and who viii entertain
large parties Of friends at his concert
There viii be the usual order of dinner
and supper parties attendant upon the
concert
The arriva! of the Pacific feet last
Tuesday was IN occasion for ceIebra-
lion in the army ana navy set The
elaborate reception given at the Army
and Navy club VIII be remembered as
one Of the most brilliant affairs ten
dered to the visiting officers ami win
a A. 4ls pace = iNt. n ulol DC SaiQ, as
one Of the largest parties given 10y the
club since its organization The gilt
ter Of gold braid aad tic splendor OF
fun dress uniforms gave eclat to the
occasion and there were pretty gowns
galore There were many distin-
guished guests at the party and the
officers Of the club have reason to con-
graduate themselves upon great
social success. Among the guests who
were honored At The reception were
Rear Admiral Uriel Seb-ec. Rear Ad-
miral Edward Barry. Captain John Or
chard Of tho West Virginia, Captain
Henry Mayo OF the California. Captain
James Smith Of the South Dakota, Cap
tain Valentine Nelson Of the Colorado,
Captain James Gilmore Of the Mary
land and Captain Charles Pond of the
Pennsylvania. The arrangements for
the evening were in charge of Captain
G. Berry. who proved q capable and
agreeable host. The next affair OF
note in the army set was the hop the
following evening at the Preside, and
while the affair was not as pretentious
as the preceding party. every one had