The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-06-13
Marriage of Mr.. Wakefield Baker
and Miss COraIie
Thomas.
A WEDDING AT sAUSALIT0
A Charming Entertainment at IIIawara
Villa - NuptiaIs of Mir. Henry
Bangs and Miss ldalia King.
Friendship Lodge Social Last
Niqht-Parties on OctaVia and
Folsom Streets

n time-bonored proverb and It's truth is likely to
be further confirmed in the case OF the wedding
Of Mr.. Baker and Miss Thomas, which took place
yesterday. Sausalito, the scene OF the ceremony,
looked its best-the bosky terraces smiling down
peacefully upon the blue dimpled bay, sparkling
In he radiant sunshine. II was quiet, almost
a family wedding, and was especially character
tied by the wealth Of afIeetonate interest sur
rounding il, ana The rare abundance OF flowers,
which lent their innocent glory TO the ausplelous
occasion.
The groom, Mr.. Wakefield Baker, is the son OF
Mr. and Mrs /. /. Baker of this city. To know
him is 10 esteem him, and he has probably more
friends than he Is cognizant Of In society and
business circles all speak highly OF him, and are
cordial in expressing their good wishes for the
happiness of himself and bride. The latter, Miss
Coralle Thomas, the daughter Of Captain George
v. Thomas, late Superintendent of the manu-
featuring departments at the San Quentin State
Prison, has been graced with the title of the
belle of Sausalito. She is q petite blonde OF
many personal attractions.
On The arrival of the last contingent OF guests
from san francisco by The O'clock boat Christ
Church. the pretty little Episcopal church at
Sausalto was filled to the door with friends.
Some 80 invitations had been issued. All the
windows were opened, and the balmy air from
without mingled with the fragrance OF a thousand
flowers within.
The chaneel was screened from the nave OF the
church on the one side by panel of white roses
-Aggripplnas, La Marque, La Refine, Henrietta
and Mutihora-aud on the other by closely
woven mosaic Of geraniums, chiefly Lady wash
ingtuns. The pillars OF the chancel arch were
wrealhed with Gala and japanese lilies, respec-
lively IN artistic pIOiusiOn, mingled llDefally
Will waving ribbon grass, Wild oats and trail
lug Nlne-teudIlls. From above depended in pic
tujeslue abandon long towering branches OF
Bauksia roses. The Vestry arcn was outlined
win uasturtiums, ana that of the opposite chapel
with button flowers ana foliage. 1 lie cuance
rails were one mass Of marguerltes aud fdrls
daisies, aud The altar was crowned with wealth
CT white roses, syfinga and stephanotls.
- All these flowers and those everywhere be
decking The sides Of the sacred building were The
gifts OF friends, having been sent from me gar
dens Of %. f. 1hilngast, Mrs. 5; G. Mhee!er
Mrs. J. L. ShOobeTt, Mrs. George Iashelra, MI
IauOlt, Mr. Hamilton, Mr.. William Harris, Com
mOdOIe Harrison, Mr.. +. William Read5 and
oil hers. Many OF these assisted In their arrange
nent. under the supervision OF Mr.. Hamilton, as
sisted by Michael Weber, the expert gardener
soon after $50 O'Clock the bridal party ar
rived aud approached the altar to the strains Of
lie Loheugrln Wedding March. The brides
maids we're Miss Nellie Stow, daughter OF w.
o. W. Stow Of San Francisco, and Miss Eda N cody,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Moody.
The ushers were Messrs. L. Z. Hamilton and
Frederick Coon, ana the groom was attended by
{. +. Aver of Lowell, Mass. The ceremony was
3: implessiveiy performed by the Rev Mr.. Nixon,
q delicious undeTcurrent Of melody and final TIL
umphant march being finely rendered on the or
gan by Miss George.
\ reception, limited to the immediate IflendS
OF the TWO families, was aftefward held at the
pretty villa Of Captain and Mrs. Thomas, oullt
some years ago by The present occupant Hlthei,
100, many more flowers had been sent by friends
fuan could possibly be utilized. The hall was
bower OF mar queries and marlg0lds clustering
ever balustrade and molding admitting TO the
parlors, where special features were The rose
curtain OF varied shades OF red, caught up oven
tile main mirror; several standing Jas OF golden
broom; profuzion OF pelargoniums arranged on
sde-J ables, with clusters OF purple clemaLls ana
ciaret taXOna at the doorway. From Tie alcl
o. Leading TO the dinlDgroOm depended d rustic
basket of exquisite dropping ladynnger ferns.
lie diuiug-room was chiefly distinguished By an
eyer-yaryIug chat m of sweet peas, red roses and
&c slHilaX, backed by dark-leaVed eXOIics. The
house Decorations were largely the artistic and
loving task OF Miss Helen Wheeler, Mrs. l.
Windsor and Mrs. Groom.
With the dainty rOSe-decked mirror as thelr
background, the bride and groom stood 10 re-
ceiye the congratulations OF their friends. A
delicious wedding breakfast was atleTwaId
served, Ar. and MIS-. Baker leaving Uy Tue
O'Clock boat Tor a bridal trip OF Two weeks.
Aneiward they will reside at the picturesque
cottage III Sausalto, which they have engaged
FOR the summer months
The wedding presents occupied an entire room
III tie Thomas villa. They were particularly
handsome. comprising quantity OF plate, Jew
elIy and household bre-a-brac OF costly kud.
one OF the most conspicuous gifts was an oaken
chest supplied with every description OF table
Among the relatives and friends at the wed
Ding reception we've: Mr.. aud MIS-. l.. l.. Baker,
Mr.. Philip Baker, Miss Stone, Mr.. G. Stone, MIR.
-, aud Mrs. c. Day OF Berkeley, Mr.. and Mrs.
". W. STOW, MISS stow, Mr and Mrs. Vanderlyn
STOW, tie Misses HolbroOk, Miss B. Hooker.
Mrs John L. Moody, Mr.. f. Beaver, Mr.. {. Nj.
Greenway, Mr.. Perry Eyre, Mr.. and Mrs. l..
Sherwood, MIR. and Mrs. Fred Tallant, SIR. and
Mrs. John de Ruyter, Miss l.. Bates, Miss Moody,
the Misses Dodge, the Misses Elliott, Dr. ana
MIS-. George Powers. Commodore and Mrs. 9. II.
Harrison. Mr. and Mrs. Robert George, the
Misses George, Mr.. and Mrs. George Tasheira,
MIR. d. +. TiHngast, the Misses TIliugast,
Major ana Mrs 6. W. Reade, MIR. and Mis-. j.
l. Shoobert, Mrs. S. q. Wheeler, Miss Helen
Wheeler, Mrs. Groom, Mr.. and Mrs. f. a. Har-
rIson.
e. Engagement Notes.
The wedding Of Miss May Hatch Of Suisun and
Dr. p. G. Campbell OF this city is announced for
Wednesday next, at the residence OF the BRIDES
father IN Sulsun Valley
The wedding Of Mr.. Elmer Ellsworth Simmons
OF Alameda and Miss COralin Ayres-daughter
of Mr.. aud Mrs. a. T. Ayres OF East Oakland
VIII take place al the Church OF the Advent on
"Wednesday evening, The 25th inst.
The engagement is announced OF Miss Hannah
ROStman 10 MIR. A. Haskell, both OF this CITY.
Notes.
The first hop Of the season at the Hotel Rafael
VIII take place on Saturday evening, the 2Ist
Inst.
Mr. and Mrs Hugo Schroeder celebrated the
fifth anniversary OF their wedding, al their resi-
dence on Oak street Alameda, last Friday even
ing; when a few OF their relatives and most init
male friends were present and spent very en-
1Oyabe evening.
A Charming DlitDQdy party WAS given last Sdt-
urday evening to Mrs Frida LuedeIs at the resi-
dence OF her parents, Peralta ParK, Berkeley.
Tue DarlOrs were profusely decorated with La
France roses and smlax, and the gardens
brilliantly Illuminated by retiectors and different
cOloTed Japanese lanterns.
The society of Progressive Sprituaiists gave
pleasant musical and literary entertainment, fol
lowed by a dance, the evening before last in the
flower Metropolitan Hall. The attendance was
very lair aud all managed thoroughly to enjoy
the amusement provided.
On Wednesday evening last the Young Peoples
Society of The West End Methodist Church, Ala
media, gave an interesting musical and literary
entertainment, when several vocal and insLru-
mental numbers were well rendered.
:: On Monday evening the second weekly chill
dTen's party was given tIubbs Hotel, Oakland,
all The children and their parents participating.
Old and young danced to the music furnished.
NJ ISIS Dannenbaum Of San Francisco playing the
piano. During The evening Miss Ray Damien
baum, years old, danced the Spanish dance and
the Irish Washerwoman." Mrs Loryea recited
admirably the Spanish Duel" and Aunt Prue."
Al the close all rartook OF refreshments.
Last Thursday evening the residence of Mr..
" aud Mrs. Fred Klrtlan at FreepOrt was the
Feah EsIey OF flacerville. The balcony was
= beautifully decorated with polted plants and
brilliantly Illuminated with Japanese lanterns
The evening was passed in games and music. At
q tate hour a collation. was partaken Of, after
which amusements were resumed and continued
until late hour IN the morning.
During the entertainment given last Monday
evening by California Guild OF frateTnal Guild
at Union-sauare Hail. Mr.. Walter n. Brunt, the
beautiful gold badge, the emblem OF the order,
by Mr.. James T. DOckery, on behalf OF Caliior-
MIA Guild. No. 1. Dir. Brunt was taken by sur
prise and extended his hearty thanks In few
Beil-ch0sen remarks.
Entertainment at Illawarra villa.
Hou. and Mrs. Theodore Reebert entertained
at their home IlIawarra Villa, NoVatO, on the
3OIh inst, few personal friends, including the
employees of the SuTyeyor-Genera Office. The
guests arrived at No7ato on the $3.50 o'clock
train from the city, and met at the depot
by their host and transported in carriages to the
villa, which is located on knoll overlooking the
: Iown OF NoVatO, and from which can be seen IN
the distance The towering peak OF Mount Tam
alpais and the shores OF the San Francisco and
San Pablo bays.
Upon entering the house. which was artistlcaily
decorated with ferns and flowers the guests
. were welcomed by Mrs. Reichert and greeted
with strains OF music from the OrchestrloD.
At half-past O'Clock the banquet was an-
nOunced and the guests took their places at the
table. At each place was menu-eard, hand
painted, also another card, suitably designed,
bearing the name OF the guest With these were
cOfsage bouquets for the ladies and b0ut0nDlefes