The San Francisco call., 1910-04-09
Society Gathers at Brilliant Dance Held At
Claremont County Club

OAKLAND. April S.-Mrs. Frank c.
Havens entertained at the Claremont
country club this evening at one of
the most brilliant balls ever given on
this side Of the bay. The affair was
held in honor of Miss Gladys Maxwell,
whose betrothaI to Frank Jackson was
announced. An elaborate vaudeville
supper followed the dancing.
Mrs. Havens included ESQ guests in
her invitations, many society people OF
San Francisco crossing for the occa-
sion. The hostess chose to receive her
friends informally. herself and nus
hand. Frank c. Havens, being unas-
sisted in the receiving party
In the center room miniature
waterfall offered a unique decoration,
NOTED palms and baskets of fruit bios
SONS Transforming the hall into fairy
scene Masses of pink and white
blooms in huge brown art baskets car
ried suggestion of the season
throughout the spacious rooms, knots
of tulle combining in the effective
color scheme Mr. and Mrs. Havens
found their places near one of the most
beautiful of the larger baskets OF
fruit blooms. the flowers Offering a
pretty setting for the hostess IN her
exquisite imported robe, with which
she wore superb jewels
wonderful effect was achieved in
the small room where punch was
served throughout the evening. An I'M
mense block Of ice, in which delicate
flowers were frozen, made trans
parent surface, which took on the hue
of the vari colored electric hgnts, "nlcn
changed automatically.
The gardens surrounding the club
house were lighted with hundreds Of
candescent lights. the fairy like spot
claiming a wide popularity.
Miss Maxwell shared with her aunt.
Mrs Havens, the attention OF the
guests. who numbered almost entirely
the married set. She will be one Of
the most feted brides elect Of the sea
son. The announcement of her be-
trothal was genuine surprise TO the
Younger set. She is the daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Maxwell and made
her debut at notable event OF the
early winter. She is a talented girl
and at the recent Kirmess won partic-
ular honors for her splendid interpre-
tztfon of the Spanish dance.
Jackson is a Stanford graduate, TAX
ing his degree last year, since when he
has been connected with concern on
this side of the bay.
Mrs. Havens offered a diversion for
her guests at the midnight supper, sew
eraI Of the numbers being contributed
by talent from the local theaters- A
coterie of young society people. a
compliment to their hostess, took part
in two songs. "Uz-Guz-Goose-Le- Um-
Man" and Down in Spaghetti Row"
Willard Barton Jr. and Seyd Havens
contributing the solo parts In the
chorus were Mrs. Percy Walker, Mrs
Frank Proctor, Mrs. Willard william
son. Mrs. Wickham Havens, Miss Mol
lie Mathes and Miss Clarfssa Lohse- II
the first song and dance the girls and
men wore Yama Yama costume, making
a quick change to the red and color
dress of the italian peasant, the mer
appearing as the Italian dandy.
Among those who were included ir
the invitation for this evening Were
Mr. and Mrs. wickham Mr.. and Mrs E. B.
Havens Braden
Mr. and Mrs. Edward hr. and Mrs. Henry
Engs Rosenfeld
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mr. and Mrs. George E.
Maxwell Perkins
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mr. aud Mrs George
Lsmpson Brown Sterling
Mr.. and Mrs. William Mr.. and Mrs. John Nc
Pierce johnson Near
Mr.. ana Mrs. willis F. Mr.. and Mrs. George
Kelley McNeaf Jr
Mr. and Mrs. ]. Pym Mr.. and Mrs. Roger
Neville Chickerfnz
General and Mrs Oscar Mr. and Mrs. z. A.
Fitzslan Long Heron
Mr.; and Mrs. Clarence Mr.; and Mrs. Charles
D. Bates Jr. PARCELS
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mr.. and Mrs. Percy
Proctor Walker
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Mr. aud Mrs. August
Requa Schflling
M and Mrs d. A. AIr. and Mrs. William
Proctor G. Henshaw
Mr. snd Mrs. Thornton Ar. and Mrs. Harry
! Fhtta Chickering