The San Francisco call., 1896-06-11

dav, and the lieutenant was kept busy all
day answering the many congratulations
which were fairly showered upon him.
Mrs. Wood is at present at the home of
her father, the Rev. Mr.. Mansfield, at his
place near San Jose.
The bride TO be is a petite brunette,
beautiful and accomplished, and deeply
admired by a large circle of society, as
well as army friends She is musically in
clined. She sings beautifully and plays
equally WELL She is also given to outdoor
sports, and excels especially in riding,
driving and rowing.
a more popular man than Lieutenant
Coffin it would indeed be difficult to find.
brave soldier and jolly companion, no
function is considered complete without
him. The lieutenant has always led the
army cotillons and has several times Off
ciated in the same capacity for the Friday
Night Cotillon Club. As an usher and
best man he has been especially in de-
mand at swell weddings, and has officated
in either capacity more than fifty times
Lieutenant Coffin leaves to morrow
NOR ming for Candy, where he will be sta
toned for the next two years. He will,
however, return to this City the latter part of
July. when his wedding to Mrs. Wood will be
celebrated at the home of her father, near San
Jose.
The wedding of Miss Helen Marvin Nicker-
son, niece of Mrs A. H. Lee, and Willard John
Parker. superintendent of the Occidental Rail-
road at Guatemala, was solemnized last even
ing at the residence of the brides aunt, 1415
Geary street. 1t was pink and white we'd
ding. Fragrant pink and white blossoms were
used with artistic effect in the adornment of
drawing-room, sitting room and corridor An
arch OF the same pretty blossoms spanned the
bay-window OF the drawing-room, and here
the happy young couple stood while the Rev.
A. ]. Wells performed the marriage ceremony.
The bride was attended by Miss Helen Hurd,
little miss OF five summers, who officiated as
maid of honor, and T. L. Ely acted as best man.
The bride, handsome brunette, was attired
in an elegant gown OF cream-white crepe,
trimmed with chiffon and orange blossoms,
A feature of the wedding was the entire alb
sence of the regular customs observable at
bridal ceremonies.
At the conclusion of the ceremony which
made the happy young couple man and wife,
the fair young bride offered all present tiny
goblet of sherry with which to pledge her
health. The sherry was poured from cut
glass decanter that has done similar service
for the past 200 years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Parker leave this morning for
a southern bridal tour, and expect to sail on
the 9th inst. for their future home in Central
America
Among those present at the wedding were:
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hurd, Mr. and Mrs. w. L.
and Mrs. c. Dickey, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Will
liams, Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Hooper, Mr.. and
Mr. Mrs W p Shay, Mr.. and Mrs. X; J. Hovey,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Doane, Mr.. and Mrs Pedro
Bruni, Mr.. and Mrs ]. G. Castlen, Mr. and
Mrs. a. W. Robinson, Dr. and Mrs. B. w.
Baines, Mr.. and Mrs. I. L. Johnson, Mr.. and
Mrs. A; Springer, Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Reed,
MIR. and Mrs. Harry Enges, Colonel and Mrs.
+. j. Bean, Miss f. Macdonald, Miss V. Har-
rison, Miss A. Kaufman, Miss q. Harrison,
AdolPh Meyers; General Barillas, Q. R. Jones,
Don F. Sousa. Judge NJ. C. Blake, T. L. Ely, j.
Z. Muehe, c. H. Miles, H: p Taylor. W. ].
Guinnane, W. G.. Mugan, W. E. Bridge, DR..
kowal, G. L. Beels. ]. P. Bean. ]. C. Terry, DIR.
!; j A Black, 6, Bell, L. Bell, W, J. Phelps, n.
Clement, F. J. Hillerbrandt, F. kaufman, c.
i. Smurr, A K. Coney, A. d. Shepard.
"A pretty and interesting little home we'd
ding was that of Miss E. May CogswelI, daugh-
ter OF DR.. Cogswell, and ]. H. Sammi, solem-
nized last evening at 8 o'clock at the resi-
Gence of the brides father, BIO Clay street,
lev. DR.. Williams officiating
dhe home was elaborately decorated for the
occasion, each room boasting distinct color
End design
In the drawing-room, where the ceremony
was performed, pink was the prevailing tone.
The adjoining reception-room was beautiful in
cool unts OF green and the supper--oom glowed
with bright crimson blossoms.
The bride, tail, handsome girl, with soft
brown eyes, delicate skin and distingue ap-
pearance, was attired in modish gown of
white organdie over white silk. Two narrow
rutfies finished off the full plain skirt
The corsage was made with yoke of Maltese
lace and finished off at the neck with a satin
stock. Lilies of the valley were fastened at
the neck and confined the veil to the coiffure.
Miss Cogswell was attended by Miss Eva
WORTH who appeared as maid OF honor, and
Miss Adeline Wilkins, who acted az bridesmaid.
Edward Sullivan was best man Rnd Thomas
Irvine groomsman.
Mr.. Sammi, who Ii connected with the Dem
Milling Company, AID is one OF
the best-known local anglers and Gog-fanciers
VIII take his bride ON visit to New York for
the honeymoon. On their return sIr. and Mrs.