The herald., 1893-12-24


Among the guests was the BRIDES most
intimate friend, Miss Nellie Holmes OF
San Francisco, who visited tine city es-
peciallv to attend the service. Mics
Holmes wore an elegant costume OF pink
icicle silk. She assisted in entertaining
the company and lett on the 10 80 train
last night for her home in order to ar
rive in time to spend Christmas with
her parents.
Mrs. r. M. Widnev wore her wedding
dress in which she was married to Judge
Widney.
The bride is Native Daughter OF
the Golden West. She has been asso-
ciated with charitable work in this city
and has also been prominent in society.
She 10 an accomplished musician, being
recognized as one of the most finished
accompanies in the local musical world.
The groom is from Mt. Vernon. Ill.,,
whore his father has held the Office of
mayor for several terms. MIR. Watson
came to Los Angeles about elk years ago
and engaged in mercantile business.
He then accepted a position with the
University bank which he held for three
years and until his departure east.
About six months ago ne resigned his
position in the bank and went to Mt.
Vernon, at the earnest solicitation of
his father, to relieve the latter, who
wished to retire from the conduct of q
large business in agricultural imple-
meats.
During the afternoon reception was
held at the residence of Judge Widney
and was attended by prominent people
of the city.
The reception room and study were
tastefully decorated with holly, smilax
and flowers.
Dainty refreshments were served by
corps of darky walters from hand
s0mely appointed table in the dining
room, where the following young ladies
presided: Miss Nellie Holmes of San
Francisco, Miss Grace Howland, Mrs.R.
j. Mcknight, Miss Elizabeth Kimbsll
and Mise Pieper.
The guests were received by the fol-
lowing: Mrs. G. G. Du Bois, who is Mrs.
Widney's oldest friend Mrs. J. F. Ellis,
the first lady whom Mrs. Widney met
after coming to Los Angeles; Mrs. S. @.
Hubbell, Mrs. E. B. Miller, Mrs. A. G.
st. John, Mrs. Widney's niece; Mrs. w.
w. Widney, Mrs. DR.. Widney and Miss
Arabella Widney.
Lowinsky's orchestra was in attend
sncc. and rendered delightful music
during the afternoon.
The presents were varied and elegant,
being gratifying indication of the
brides and groom's popularity. An in
cident which tended to render the oc-
casion more pleasant was the fact that
yesterday was Judge Widney's birth
day, upon whom, however, the years
seemed to have but lightly fallen. At
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a carriage and were driven to the depot
amid the farewells and congratulations
of the assembled guests. The couple
went to Coronado by the 80 train but
will return in time to spend Christmas
with the brides parents. They will be
at home at 516 South Olive street, on
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
They will leave shortly for the
groom's home but will return to Los
Angeles the coming year to reside here.
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Alfonso V. de Toro, q well-known
and popular young gentleman, who holds
trusted position with the California
Mutual Investment company, was united
in marriage last Wednesday, at the Ca
thedral, to Miss Refuge Garcia, an ac-
complished young lady of this city.
Mr.. /. w. Adams, president of the Cali
fornia Mutual Investment company, was
beat man, and Miss Teresa de Toro, the
sister of the groom, acted as bridesmaid.
Rev. Father Cote officisted and made
the happy couple one, in the presence of
few relatives and friends.
A reception was given in the evening
at the residence Of the brides mother,
S18 Santee street, where few intimate
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BILE time was had.
Mr.. and Mrs. de Toro left on Thursday
morning for Coronado, on short honey
moon, returning last evening.
The young couple received many
handsome and costly presents.
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On Thursday evening the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Howard M. Sale on South Hill
street, was the scene of beautiful dane
ing party given by the Tuesday Night
club, az surprise to their popular $500
ciate Mr.. d. Sale in celebration of his
birthday anniversary. The participants
numbered about rs, and after few
hours spent in dancing dainty refresh
ments were served, and wit held full
sway. 1t was pronounced by all present
a mest delightful affair, and at late
uOuI tu6 RuCbbH OopbIbCC, Wlbalns mT
Sale many happy returns of the day.
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The ball and concert of La Frsternite
Lodge No. 70, K. of p. took place at the
Music hall last night in the presence of
q large and enthusiastic audience. There
was goodly crowd that remained for
the dance which lasted till we'll after
midnight. The foreign colony was
largely represented and everybody
seemed to be having good time. Mus
SOS orchestra was in attendance and
gave superb selection of music.
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The engagement of Miss Zetts Behne
and A. o. Richardson 10 announced,
the wedding to take place early in Feb
ruary.
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Miss Linnie Morgen arrived from
Bakerefeld Friday morning to epend the
holiday vacation at home.
g. C.. Foy,
Whose place of business is at 315 North
Ina Auualaa etreet carries in