The morning call., 1893-09-18
WEDDINGS.

particularly pretty wedding, and one IN
- n society people have taken much interest
kok place last Thursday evening at the resi-
ldeSee 81 Mrs. c. L. Ashe, 2315 Sacrament o
Steet. The contracting parties were her
deSlghter, Miss Camilla Ashe and Hon. Harold
NJ. Sewan of Maine. The bride is a charming
girl who is well known and deservedly popular
with all who Know her. The groom was United
States Consul at Samoa under President CleYe-
lands nrst administration, and filled The office
Tor three years. HIS present residence is in
Bath. Me-. where he is engaged in business.
Only relatives and few intimate friends
were Invited 10 the residence 10 witness the
ceremony. Ihe paTIOrS were tasteiuly decor
ated with tropical plants and bfIght-hued
flowers arranged in long garands woven with
foliage after The styl- OF N Hawaiian eis that
The natives use so abuudantly al all their festi-
walls. These gariauds were hung everywhere
possible, producing a most pleasing effect.
be ceremony was performed al 8 O'Clock by
Rev. X. c. FOute. Miss Elizabeth Ashe, a
sister of the bride, was the maid of honor, and
Oscar Sewal acted as best man. The toilets
OF The bride and maid OF honor aud near rela-
tiVeS HhO were present. were very handsome
and are described as follows:
The brides robe was an exquisite creation
OF White antique poult de sole woven in artistic
designs and Was most pleasing Improvement
On the somewhat unbecoming style OF 1880
that has prevailed during the past season. 1t
was copied from celebf ated picture of a robe
WON by Que OF the damOseIles OF The court of
Louis TX, IN the thirteenth century, and fitted
The gTacefnl form of the fair brlde perfectly,
I be skirt was cut wide and fun, falling grace
fully from The waist aud resting On The floor in
moderate tram. The long. flowing sleeves
which extended 10 the unglOVe1 hands, and
The draperies of the easy fitting cOrSage were
OF pure white mouSSelIne dc sole. EnciTcing
her waist was cbateiaine girdle of orange
blossoms that added much 10 The e:artistic effect
She carried a bouquet Of orclids and wore
diamond ornaments.
Miss Elizabeth Asbe wore blooming gown
OF white corded SILK. en- demi-train. Tie cor
sage was cut low and finished with "A fall of
la hp par iad "a Of ha ua1l
and wore pearls as ornaments.
Mrs. c. L. Asne appeared in aNrobe OF black
velours de Lyons, en- train, trimiaed with Ouch
esse lace; ornaments, diamonGs.i
Mrs. Norman McLaren (nee Ashe), who re-
celVed the wedding guests, was attired 10 a
handsome gown OF pale yellow silk, en- demi-
train, with the bodice of chiffon of the same
color. Her ornaments were diamonds ana
pearls.
Mrs. William L. Ashe wore an elegant gown
of pink corded silk, EN- train. with pearl pas
sement-rie trimmings; ornaments. diamonds
The ceremony was followed by the eongratu-
latious OF the guests, during which string
sumptuous supper was served. and the time
until midnight was most pleasantly passed.
Inc bride was tue recipient OF large number
OF elegant and costly gifts. Mr.. and Mrs.
Sewall Will leave on September 21 to make a
tour OF the world, going by way OF Japan, China
aud India. AT the conclusion of The tour they
VIII reside III Bath, Me.
BickeI-Peterson.
An interesting wedding took Mace At the
Hotel Pleasanton al noon last Thursday, when
Mrs. Abble S. Peterson, daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. George w. Frink, was united in marriage
to Homer I. Bickel About thirty of their
friends witnessed HE ceremony which was per.
formed by Rev. DR.. Walk, rector of Trinity
Church. After the newly married couple had
been congratulated a delicious breakfast was
served in private dinng-roOm. Tie table
decorations OF La France roses and smllax were
very pretIy. Late ~ the afternoon, Mr.. ana
Mrs. Bickel left 10 Visit the Hotel del Monte
PeasanIOn.
Mckay ConIon.
One Of the first MARI ages in the beautiful
new church OF 81. Francis de Sales. at the cor
ner OF Grove and Hobart streets in Oakland,
was celebrated by Rev Father Byrnc til.
church was thIonged with friends OF the con-
tracing parties, Andrew Mckay and Miss Liz
Zie CoDlon.
Miss Agnes Conlon OF PRESCOTT. Ariz., acted
as bridesmaid aud Miss Eta de Witt as maid
OF honor. The groom WAS attended by Francis
Mchay OF San Francisco. v bile the bridal
parry was entering lhe church the organist
played beautiful wedding march, the first
llme lhe composition was head in the sacred
edifice.
After The ceremony there was reception at
the residence OF Mr.. and Mrs II F. Ofden-
Ramp, 124 Iwenty-frst street. where the
happy couple were tie lecipiepts of Ibe NJ arlI-
esi good wishes OF many friends. as well "a of
substantial evidences OF the esteem in which
they are held in the shape OF useful aud yalu-
able presents.
Among HE guests were: Mrs. Mary de witt
ard daughter Ella OF Prescott AriZ sister md
niece respectively Of tie bride: Mrs John
Mason; w. C0nlon, James Conlon, 4. j. Noon,