The morning call., 1891-12-02
HEALDSBURG.
Marriages That Have Taken Place.
A Batch of Social Notes.

Editor Morning Call: AS a conscientious
writer and faithful chronicler CT news. l
must retract an assertion that made in
good faith about one year ago. 1t was TO
the effect that we have no epidemics in
Healdsburg. But we have one this fall that
at present shows no signs of abate-
ment Yet, while quite serious and
unprecedented, it shows no tendency to
prove fatal, notwithstanding it has attacked
old and young maidens, gray-haired widows,
staid old bachelors and the care-free young
men. One and all have succumbed to that
malady, that is, like measles. almost
inevitable; and the older the victim the
more serious the complaint; unlike the
measles however, the parson is more in de-
mand than the doctor. Instead of a darkened
room, pulsatilla and saffron tea, there are
lights and flowers and wedding favors. In
stead of anxious looks ard sympathetic mes
sages, there are smiles and merry iests and
ngratulation.
CUPID has been holding high carnival in
Healdsburg. There have been so many
weddings and so many are yet to come, that
it has been matter of comment by
every one. But this is as it should be. Is it
not but another evidence OF our prosperity
The ranks of tho young folk are being
raridly thinned out, and If this keeps on at
this rate for any length of time there will
soon be no young ~ folk lett. Oar mar
ried folk, it is expected. will, according to a
selfish custom that has obtained toe long in
HealdsburE, stay at home and give up all
social duties, so we will have TO wait until
society is re-enfurced by the merry debut
tante, and there will soon be many in
Healdsburg's rosebud garden of girls"
All OF our schools were closed on Thanks
giving day, the public schools remaining
closed until Monday morning.
The weather on Thanksgiving day was
simply perfect. 1t WAS passed very quietly.
There were services IN the different churches
in the morning, and drives and pleas ant
walks were in order during the day. Many
OF our baseball enthusiasts repaired to
the grounds" where one of the best
games of baseball that has been played
there this season was the attraction
keegan Bros, the team from Santa Rosa,
was matched against the Healdsburg nine.
1t is said that the playing was excellent
throughout. Ten innings were necessary to
decide tie game, and at the tenth in
ming the score stood 8 to 7 in favor
OF the Santa Rosa nihe. Many who enjoy
a good game of ball, but who have con-
scleDtOus scruples against attending such
places on Sunday, the day on which these
games are usually played, availed themselves
of this fine opportunity. The young men
from Santa Rosa are gentlemen, and will be
In the evening one of the most delightful
affairs ever given in Hesldsburg, the bali
given under the auspices OF the Ma
tive Daughters and Native Sons,
was enjoyed by large number of our so
ciety people Ferns and brakes and ever
greens from the WOODS, beautiful flowers
and glossy green ivy were used unsparingly.
yet artlstCaly, 10 decorate the hall, and the
effect was beautiful.
The ladies were elegantly costumed and
sustained the reputation they have always
had for good looks and perfect taste. The
dainty menu was prepared under the per-
sonal supervision OF the fair Native Daugh-
tiers and was highly enjoyed. II WAS after
o'clock in the morning before the tired
dancers felt their WEAKNESS and retired to
their homes
Mrs. Frank Jones OF Sacramento. who
will be remembered by her old friends in
Hesdsburg as Vi ss Emma Mason, was the
guest of Mrs. j. Pimm last Friday.
DR.. Wilcox of San Francisco has been
visiting lis family in Healdsburg during
the week. His many friends, who regretted
his departure from Heaidsburg, are pleas ed
to learn OF his increasing practice in the
metropolis.
Miss Lenna and MissaEmma Crawford, Of
LakepoIt. Cal, were visitors 10 HealdSburg
last week.
Mr. William Mccarthy aud his accom-
plished bride have returned from their we'd
ding journey, and will occupy the Ferrar
residence on Matheson street.
Miss Cora Hall Of Healdsburg was one of
the handsome bridesmaids at the Whitaker
Couch wedding in San Francisco last
Wednesday.
Louis Miller, one of our popular young
men, has gone to Ohio on a short visit
Mr.. Albert Garrett, one of our prominent
Native Sons, has returned to Healdsburg,
after short visit to San Francisco, where
be attended the wedding Of Mr.. Gilbert
Whitaker and Miss Fannie Couch.
Harry Brown has returned to Healdsburg,
having been hOnorably discharged from the
Charleston, United States Navy, on account
of lII-health. The many old friends
S S6d his tn, parents Ints Ms Eliza Brow Brown
sympathize with the young man in his lone
illness and misfortune. His mother and
sister. Miss Nellie, are at present in Maine,
and are unaware OF his unexpected return.
There was widespread interest in the
wedding that took place in Healdsburg on
Thanksgiving night. The two who were so
prominent on this occasion have lived here
since their early childhood, and their
friends are legion. The happy bridegroom,
Joseph B. Prince, is one of our most sue
cessful merchants, and holds at the pres
ent time the responsible position of Post
master Of Healdsburg. His courteous,
gentlemanly manner, his strict integrity
and excellent business qualifications have
won the respect and esteem of our
people, and he Is right worthy Of
his handsome, amiable and accomplished
bride, Miss Luella NJ. W0cOtt, who has by
her gentle dignity and sweet character en-
deared herself to all with whom size came in
contact. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Mr. Whiting of Santa Rosa, at the
residence Of the brides brother, Mr.. Guy
Wolcott. Exquisite taste was displayed in
the. floral decorations, and it was like
fairy bOwer-the room in which the
guests assembled and watched with
eager eyes tue coming of the happy
couple, as the sweet strains OF
the wedding march fioated on the air. The
pride was most appropriately and heauti-
July attred IN gown of white silk, and
she carried bouquet of fragrant silvery
pink La France roses. A most interesting
fact in connection with this wedding was
that hfty-one years ago to the day and hour
the parents OF the bridegroom stood before
the minister Of God and pronounced the
vows that made them sband and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. Prince departed on the
That Mecca of lovers After short
visit to different points Of interest they
viii return 20 HeaIdsburg and reside on
Sheridan street. Only the most intimate
friends and relatives were present at the
ceremony; but the worthy young couple are
the recipients OF congratulations and hearty
good wishes from hosts Of friends all over
the State.
Among the guests were Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Ii. Downing and Miss Nettie of
Oakland, Mr.. Farquhnr of Oakland and
Mr.. aid Mrs. Uhlrichs of san francisco.
aeatdso'tT0, November 30, 1891. Pan.
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