The San Francisco call., 1896-03-05

The ceremony, the ortnodox jewish, was
impressive in the extreme. Bride and
groom exchanged rings and drank from
the wine cup, symbolic OF prosperity and
health.
At the conclusion OF the ceremony congratu-
lations were in order and then the bridal party
and invited guests were driven to the resi-
dence of the brides parents On TURK street,
where reception was held.
The bride charming, petite demi-blonde,
was attired in handsome white satin gown,
en- train. The corsage was made in the pic
turesoue DirectoiIe fashion and finished OF
with a rare piece OF duchesse lace.
Miss Cora Altmeyer, the maid of honor, wore
modish gown of pink crepe and chiffon.
There is a pretty little superstition connected
with the first marriage solemniZed in new
temple of worship, by which the young couple
are promised all that mortals value most and
hold most dear.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. jacob declare
that for once superstitions predicted shall not
fail, but will be carried out to the letter.
Miss BERTHE Wasserman and Sig Kaufman,
general manager of the Rosenthal Shoe Com
pany, were married last evening at $50
O'Clock, in the presence OF about seventy-five
friends and relatives at Union-square Hall.
Rev. DR.. Voorsanger r1o performed the cere-
floral canopy studded with white rosebuds.
The bride was attended by Miss Alice Frank,
who oficiated as maid OF honor, and Miss
Rose Levy and Miss Lottie Newberg were the
bridesmaids.
l. Kaufman, brother of the groom, was best
man, and Dave Wasserman, Moses Kaufman,
Adolf Kaufman and Dan Marx acted az
Little Miss Alma Hoffman, followed by Mas.
ters Frank and Leopold Oppenheimer, led the
bridal procession, carrying baskets OF fragrant
blossoms.
The bride, petite and dainty lady with deep.
brown eyes and hair the color Titan loved to
paint, was attired in magnificent gown OF
cream-white duchesse satin. The skirt was
made perfectly plain, en- train, and the
slightly decorated corsage was elaborately
trimmed with duchesse lace. bridal veil,
fastened to the coiffure by wreath of orange
blossoms, completed the handsome costume.
Miss Frank, the maid of honOr,wore a modish
gown OF white satin trimmed with chiffon.
The bridesmaids were attired alike in yellow
satin, with the exception OF Miss Newberg,
who wore pink gown. Alter the ceremony
there were congratulations and an elaborate
banquet. followed by dancing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kaufman left this morning for
southern bridal tour and on their return will
occupy the residence at 1928 Sutter street.
The young couple received many costly and
handsome presents that included silverwere,
bric-a-brac and quantities of cut glass.
In the parlors of the brides residence, 324
Golden Late avenue, at noon last Sunday,
Harry Yale Witbeck and Miss Refine Nettle
were married in the presence OF few friends
The groom is the only son of John Henry Wit
beck, the highly esteemed capitalist and
banker OF Chicago. The bride is the daughter
of Mrs. II. w. Bloom and stepdaughter of II. W.
New York Life Insurance Company. The maid
of honor was Miss Gertrude Spellan and the
bridesmaids the Misses Rose and Dorothy
Bloom. Raymond Linscott officiated as best
man. The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. DR.. Spaulding, rector OF st. Johns Episco-
pal Church. An elaborate breakfast followed
at Delmonico's, after which Mr.. and Mrs. Wit
beck left for an extended trip south. Before
returning they will visit the home of the
groom in Chicago; also the brides grand
father Richard Nettle, retired naval officer
l. y. nfffn nl
tawa, Canada The best of wishes of a host OF
friends go with them.
Mrs. Sig Stern will give dinner this evening
at her residence, corner OF Washington and
Buchanan streets, complimentary to Mrs. j
Stern. who leaves the latter part of this month
for an extended European visit.
The young ladies of the Phllomath will give
a tea tomorrow at o'clock at their rooms in
the Y. NJ. c. A. building complimentary to
Frederick Warde. There is TO be a literary and
musical programme by the ladies of the club
and the eminent actor will also deliver a briei
address.
On Tuesday Mrs. Joseph Kahn gave an elab.
crate luncheon at her home on Geary street
Apple blossoms were used with most pleasing
were: Mrs. j. Stern, Mrs. A. Stern, Mrs. s. Stern
Mrs. L. Schwabacher, Mrs. H. Wangenheim,
Mrs. L. Michaels, Mrs. L. Bachman, Mrs. H.
Solomon. Mrs. Brown, Mrs. M. Rothschtld, Mrs
William Lewis and Mrs. S. Sachs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kohlberg of All Ashbury street
gave leap-year party recently in honor oi
their daughter Edith. The evening was very
pleasantly spent with games, music and dane.
ing, after which the guests retired to the din
ing-room, which was tastefully decorated in
red and yellow and where delightful repast
was served. Among those present were: Will
liam Case, Miss Maud Case, the Misses D. and r
Hole, Mr.. D. del Vale, Miss r. del Vale, Will
liam Manning, Miss E. Manning, the Misses d.
and G. Wener, the Misses B. and K. Kinsey
Mr.. A. Rosenbaum, Miss 4. Rosen baum, VII
liam Duperu, Miss c. Duperu, Miss f. Redlick
Miss r. Trigg, Miss A. Mcdonnell, Miss L. Fake
man, Charles Zins, Harold Forbes, d. McDon.
aid. L. NJ. Voorsanger, Roy Block, G. Boas, A.
Judell, F. Gruss, A. Meyer, Miss T. Skelly, viii
liam Kohlberg. Miss A. Shelayboen.
Mr. and Mrs. George d. Graham have re.
turned from their southern visit
Mrs. b. f. Norris and Frank Norris are visit.
ing at Coronado.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Mertief (nee Walters) re-
turned to-day from their wedding tour and are
located at the Palace Hotel.
A very clever amateur representation OF
Clay Greepe's famous play, 1.-THE Golden
Giant" was given at the Mission Turn
Verein Hall Tuesday evening. The occa.
sion was in the nature of testimonial to
Mrs. Samuel Deal Jr. formerly Miss Lola
Lewis.) The Interpretation of the piece
was excellently we'll handled by all the
participants, especially the part of the
leading lady, which was intrusted to Miss
Edith Lawrence. This was the first pub
liz apnoarapcp of Mise Tauranca oD6 ba,