The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-09-11
WEDDINGS.

The termination of a most romantic engage
ment was witnessed last Thursday afternoon,
when Louis Rirsch and Miss Minnie Well were
united in the bonds OF matrimony. The bride
IS charming young lady, having a personal
ty that has won her many friends here, in ad.
ditiOn 10 which she has the accomplishments
and the loneliness of manner that all men seek
when selecting life partner. 1t is difficult TO
decide which one of The happy couple should
be congratulated most, for Mr.. Hrsch is as
popular as his young wife is agreeable. For
many years he has been connected with the
firm OF Castle Brothers, and has the highest es.
TEEN OF his associates there. He is a promi-
nent member Of the San Francisco Verein,
having at one time been Its president. and is
regarded generally as a han fellow, well met.
The bride came here several years ago from
Wilmington \. c., and has resided since then
with her sister, Mrs. Walter Nj. Castle, who IS
one Of our most hospitable entertainers IL
was al Mrs. Castles residence that the we'd
ding took place; but as MIR. Castle has met
with an affection recently in the death OF his
father, the wedding was most quiet one, only
relatives being present. Beautiful flowers
graced the handsomely furnished parIors in a
manner that added much 10 their natural
beauty, and many OF the set pieces were tokens
Of affection from loving friends.
1t was O'Clock when the bridal party ap-
peared, aud the ceremony was impresSively
performed by Rabbi Jacob VoOrsaDger. Wal
Ter NJ. Castle presented the bride TO the groom,
aud she looked very pretty in her travelling
gown OF silver-graY cloth. a sumDtuous dinner
was served afterward and the evening glided
along very pleasantly. On Friday Mr.. ana Mrs.
Hirseh departed on short Northern trip, and
early in October they will sail for Central
America, where they will remain about four
months. AfterwaTd they will make this city
their permanent home. The wedding gifts
were numerous and were elegant and costly in
character.
FreeI-Smith.
The wedding OF Miss Lucy Ii. Smith of FL
mira, Solano County, and John B. Freel OF this
city look place last Thursday evening at st.
Francis Church in this city. The relatives OF
tie happy couple and large number of their
friends were present to witness the ceremony.
The wedding was a particularly delightful one,
as Tie young couple have known eacn other
from Childhood, their love rlpenlng as they ad,
Nahceu TO maturity, resulting In tie seailuE OF
lnelr happiness by their union In the holy ties
OF matrimouy.
Wylie-Rickey.
There was quiet wedding in The parlors of
the California Hotel on Monday evening. the
groom being Walter Wylie. secretary OF the w
r. Strong Fruit Company OF Sacramento, and
tile bride Miss ALA Hickey, prominent in so
ciety circles of Los Angeles. The wedding was
private, those present being Mr.. and Mrs. J. H
WyIie Miss Fannie Campbell, c. III. Campbell
of Sacramento aud j. w. LysOns of Porl
fo ImeeI BY Rev. Dr. NJ. NJ. Gibson Of the First
United Presbyterian Church OF this CITY,.
wedding breakfast was served after the service
The happy couple left Tuesday morning fol-
their future home in Sacramento.
Maf1oney-C Courier.
The residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. f. n. David
son, on Church and Eighteenth stree's was the
scene Of a very pretty wedding Saturday even
Ing, September 2, when their niece. MISS May
Belle Courier, formerly Of San Francisco, was
unit d In marriage 10 Daniel !. Mahoney oil
San Miguel The parIors were artistically dee
orated with flowers and ferns, the bride aud
groom being married under a true lovers Knot
IN floral canopy. The ceremony was per
formed by Rev. Father Dillon In the presence
OF relatives and few friends. Miss Alice q y
acted as bridesmaid and w. z. Courier, brother
of tn bride. as best man.
The bride was dalnty attired in white India
silk trimmed with exquisite lace. Orange
blossoms adorned her hair and IN her hand was
a bouquet OF bride roses. Congratulations
were heartily extended from all present. and
then bounteous supper was served. Dancing
was INDUCED In for a short lime, after which
the bride departed amid shower of rice. The
bride was tile recipient of many handsome
presents.
Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Il. Wilke,
Mrs. J. Z. Courier, w. I. Courier, Miss Mary
Mahoney, j. J. Mahoney, Mr.. and Mrs. f. n.
Davidson, Mr.. and MRS. w. d. Pollock Miss