The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-10-28
ON THE SEASONS VERGE,
SOCIETY AT SAN MATED TO HAVE
A MUSICAL AND LIT
ERARY TREAT.
INTERESTING OAKLAND ENGAGE
MENT ANNOUNCEMENTS,
PERSONALS.

Mr.. and Mrs. William Green celebrated
the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding
yesterday at the residence of their daugh-
ter. Mrs. Sarah Phillips, 724 Golden Gate
avenue. During the afternoon an informal
reception was held in the parlors.
At o'clock the guests invited for the
evening assembled to witness the marriage
ceremony which was to reunite the happy
couple who had spent together fifty years of
welded life. The parlors had been appropri-
ately decorated for the occasion. The floral
canopy in the bay-window was a picture of
beauty. 1t was composed of smilax and yellow
chrysanthemums, showing the years 1s45 and
1895 in marigolds, and soft incandescent
lights combined to produce an effect which
was pleasing and picturesque.
To the strains of the wedding march from
Lohengrin the bridal party entered the room
headed by the grandchildren, twelve in num-
Der. The bridal couple were escorted by their
| four children, Mark Green, Mrs. Sarah Phillips,
William Green Jr. and Mrs Fred Schlessinger'
| the pride leaning on the arm of her eldest son,
| MARI Green. the groom being escorted by his
Green, Miss Mark Green and Fred schies-
singer completed the bridal party. Mamie
Phillips. who came from Honolulu especially
to attend the event 1 Mss sidney Phillips
and Hilda Green acted as maids of honor.
| After the bridal couple had taken their
| position under the canopy the marriage
ceremony was performed by Rev. DR.. Nieto,
after which Mendelsohns Wedding March was
rendered as trio for violin and piano by Miss
Rosina Green, Miss Mabel Phillips and Sidney
Phillips Then followed surprise in the shape
/ of o musical symphony rendered by all the
grandchildren under the direction of Professor
E. Rosendorn. The guests then repaired to the
banquet hall, where sumptuous repast was
| INDUCED in, during which appropriate music
was rendered. Each guest received as a
souvenir card in the shape of heart, suit
| h1x- had ND nd
poem in gilt letters written in honor OF the
| occasion.
Mr.. and Mrs William Green were married in
Germany in 1915. They came to California in
the early fifties and have resided here con-
tinuously for over forty years. Mr.. Green was
an active pioneer, being. one of the members of
| the old Vigilance Committee. He was for many
| years engaged in commercial pursuits
| A reception was held yesterday at the resi-
dence of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Baer in celebration
| OF the confirmation OF their son Charles. The
ceremony took place Saturday at the Minna-
street synagogue and breakfast followed. The
! confirmed was the recipient of numerous
presents from friends and relatives.
| There is still lingering around Burlingame
and San Mnteo many Of the summer residents
who seem TO find the glorious autumn weather
unusually enjoyable. BY. way OF adding a
little of the good things of city life to the Joys
OF the country arrangements have been made
with Mrs. Frances Edgerton and Miss Eleanora
| tatnment in San Mateo on Wednesday evening
next A feature of the evening will be the nu-
merous coaching parties which are being
formed to attend the concert and incidentally
enjoy moonlight ride.
| One of the smart affairs in Oakland last week
was the tea given by Mrs. W. NJ. Du Val at 1859
Miss Kent received the guests, assisted by Mrs.
Babcock, Mrs. Barber, Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Allen
and Mrs; AsaTd. the Misses Lacey. Miss Cham
berlain, Miss Dyer, Miss Palmer, Miss Lehman,
Miss Selby and Miss Moore
An enjoyable affair was the birthday party
given by Mrs. B. Roman last Sunday to her
daughter Gladys at her residence, 1872 Scott
| street. About forty friends of the young lady
assembled TO do her honor The afternoon
was passed with music and games, followed
with refreshments
The Catholic Ladies' Aid Society will give an
entertainment tomorrow evening at Odd Eel
lows Hall. Tho sparkling comedy, "All the
Comforts OF Home" viii be produced by the
Western Addition Dramatic Club, who have
kindly volunteered their services.
The third anniversary and social will be
given by the Friends Social Club at Mission
Parlor Hall, Seventeenth street, above Valen-
cia, on Thursday evening. November.
The nuptials OF 4. NJ. Goodhue of Long Beach
and Miss Lillian Everson, daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Wallace Everson, were celebrated at the
home of the brides parents in Oakland on
Thursday evening. The home had been beau
tfully decorated in pink. The wedding service
was performed in the library, which had been
decorated os bower, smilax having been hung
in festoons from the chandelier TO the mold
Ing around the walls near the ceiling, until 1t,
made perfect canopy. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Robert Coyle Miss Eta Ever
son acted as maid OF honor, and Miss Marion
Everson and Miss Carrie Goodhue bridesmaids.
The best man was Robert Flint of Long Beach,
the ushers being Willard Wayman and Herbert
Gum. After supper Mr.. and Mrs. Goodhue
left for Long Beach, where they will reside.
Al interesting Oakland engagement an
nouncement is that of Miss Lottie Best and
George NJ Flint. Miss Best is the daughter of
Daniel Best, the inventor and manufacturer at
San Leandro, and is very beautiful and accom-
plished. She graduated from Mills Seminary
about a year ago. Mr.. Flint is the son OF E. P.
Flint, the capitalist, and holds prominent
position in the Central Bank.
The ensagementisannoun of Miss Emelie
Chappellet, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. +. Chap
pellet, and Joseph Warner, both of Oakland.
The wedding will take place IN the spring.
Mrs. Irving NJ Scott will be at home at her
residence on Harrison street on the first and
second Wednesdays from November to March,
inclusive.
Mr.. and Mrs George A. Pope and Mrs. A. J.
Pope are at present in New York City.
Mr.. and Mrs Elliott McAllister will return to
the City next week.
Mrs. Volney Spalding returned to the City
last Tuesday, after four months at Carlsbad:
Mr.. and Mrs John Gfllig will reside during
the winter at 1901 Pine street.
Miss Emily Potter of Philadelphia, who spent
last winter here, has returned for this coming
season, accompanied by Miss Helen Potter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry T. Scott and Miss Mary
Scott have returned from New York.
Mrs. l.. L. Baker, who is visiting in the East,
will return early in December.
Mr.. and Mrs W. E. Lester (nee Hobart) are at
present as far as London on their European
trip.
Mrs. A. NJ. Marellus and Mrs. A. E. Hoyt of
San Francisco are spending few weeks at
Paso Robes.
Harry W. seawell, son of Superior Judge
James NJ. Seawell, has just returned from
Paris, after an absence OF nearly four years.
Mr.. seawell studied under Jean Paul Laurens
and Benjamin Constant, and they were espe-
cially struck with his talent, and at the Julien
Academy he carried off the prizes, both in the
eoncours in drawing from life and in painting,
1t being the composition for a picture. He will
take up his permanent residence in this City.
Miss M. D. oxnard and Miss Oxnard have re-
turned to San Francisco, after spending
month at Paso Robes.
MT. and Mrs. Mart A. Goodkind will leave for
New Yorg early in November.
Solomon Hirsch, eN<Minister to Turkey and
Sanford Hirsch of Portland, are going to spend
month at Paso Robes.
Miss Rae E. Lichten.tein of Salt Lake City is
here on a visit and will reside at 1885 Geary
street.
Mrs. I. l.. Requa and Miss Requa are at Pa.o
Robes.
A Walking Match in Baden.
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