The San Francisco call., 1910-12-11

-HE seasons debutantes have
come into their own and have
monopoIized the larger share
Of the winter affairs in the
hurried holiday season. Society
is paying homage TO the buds in
PROCESSION Of parties and the calendar
IS filed with their luncheons, dinners
and dances. Among the first on the
lis4 was the formal presentation of
Miss Marguerite Doe last Friday at
the large reception given at the Fair
mont by her mother Mrs Eleanor Doe.
The evening preceding that affair Mrs.
william Tevis presided at dinner
dance for another bud. Miss Nsobel
chase. There were 100 young people
Al this charming affair that was in
formality itself, but had floral set
ting Of American beauty roses that
made the scene memorable for pictur-
esoue effect Miss Chase is the win
some daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Horace
blanchard Chase and one Of the most
attractive, it may be added. Of the
group who are enjoying their initial
season. There were several enga ge-
nnents announced during the week TO
add TO the social interest and weddings
had q place in the procession of events
But the debutante was the attraction
Of the hour and viii remain in the
limeught for weeks TO come. The re-
ception for Miss Doe Friday evening
was enjoyed by several hundred old
friends Of the family. as well as the
young contingent that has attended the
reunions this winter Mrs. Doe was
assisted in receiving by:
Judge and Mrs. James Mr. and Mrs Nathan
NJ Z and S1PsI Mrs william Mr.. aaa and Mrs. Edward
Mr. and Mrs Charles General and Mrs. oscar
Stetson Wheeler Fitzalsn Long
Judge James Y. Corey Mrs. A P. Hofsling Jr.
There We're several elaborate lunch
con parties this week TO mark the sea-
son as one Of exceptional festivity and
holiday cheer. The week began social
y with the luncheon for go guests
given by Mrs. Howard Hamilton Hart
AT the Fairmont. The hostess called
the affair the first 1915 party" and
the design Of the affair was unique.
There was 4 table with the Panama
canal built IN faultless miniature even
10 the ships that sailed serenely be-
tween mock oceans There were tables
decorated with flags OF various ma
tons and the detail Of the decoration
was 2. marvel of accuracy. Mrs. Hart
entertained her guests after luncheon
at bridge. and there We're handsome
prizes. Another luncheon Of the week
that was elaborate in way Of decora-
ton, but for a lesser number of guests.
was given by Mrs. H. /. Haskell at the
Town and Country club. This party
was almost exclusively q service af-
fair since the feted guests of the day
were Mrs. Tasker II. Bliss. the wife of
c-c
erick Won Schrader, the wife of Colonel
Won Sclrader. Mrs. Haskell presided
~ the table for the older guests and
Miss Genevieve Harvey OF Gait was
hostess at the table for the younger
clique The decorations were the in
evitable flags Of the service luncheon.
With innovations in the way Of place
cards decorated with insignia of the
navy Mrs. Charles CrOcker's luncheon
for Miss Hilda Stedman was given at
the St Francis. and was conspicuous
on the social calendar of the week
II was arranged as farewell party to
Miss Stedman, who has been visiting
the Crockers this season. but will re-
turn shortly TO her home in the east.
The dover decoration was almost dis
pensed with save for the center piece
on the table. There were nainiatur
canoelsb brum were shaded with time
tables. suitcase well packed with
bon bons was at each place, and the
guest cards were railroad tickets
stamped with the names Of the girls
at the affair.
Here are few Of the days of Decem-
Der that have been reserved for the
gayeties incident to the season in the
smart set before Christmas comes. as a
holiday and interlude preceding the
new year: Tomorrow afternoon Mrs
John Meyers viii entertain at a large
card party to be given in the red room
At the St Francis. when the commit
mented guest Of the occasion Will he
Miss Georgia Harmon, the fancee of
Scott Hendricks. Tuesday afternoon
Miss Jane Hotaling viii entertain at a
bridge party for Miss Mildred Baldwin.
one Of the debutantes who is receiving e
a. large share of attention since her
formal bow TO society several weeks
ago Miss Jane Hotaling viii again be
q. hostess Wednesday afternoon. when
she VIII entertain at a luncheon for
another popular debutante, Miss Edith
Rucl1er. There viii be 20 or more girls
al each affair. hidden to greet the buds.
Miss Doris Wiltshire viii entertain at
tea "Wednesday afternoon, and has in
vited most of the debutantes, although
there viii not be a star guest. so 10
speak. at the tea for the younger girls.
Miss Lurllne Matson is the next hostess
on the list with an elaborate party for
two debutantes Miss Mildred Baldwin
and Miss Marguerite Doe. December Is
is the day announced for this party.
On the following day. December I6. Mrs.
Matson viii entertain at bridge for an
older set Of players at the family home
in Jackson street. One Of the most at
tractive parties IN the series for the
debutantes viii be the reception Satur-
day. December II. at which Miss Err
nestine McNear win be formally pre-
sented to society by her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. George McNear Jr. There
viii be a large receiving party and
several hundred guests at the Clare
mont Country club IN honor Of the bud
whose name will be added TO the list
Of winter debutantes. Miss McNear is
an Oakland girl but has passed most
OF her time this season with the
younger set in this city, so that really
she is one Of the group that is making
social history in town. She is a win
some blonde and has had the advantage
of foreign travel and a years schooling
IN Paris. Miss Mildred Baldwin will
be again entertained as debutante at
the tea Monday afternoon, December 19
when Mrs Harry Wiehe and her young
er sister Miss Marie Louise Tyson, will
preside at the elaborate party. The
affair viii be given at the Fairmont.
Miss Harriet Stone. another bud who
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