The San Francisco call., 1896-10-06
WEDDING BELLS
At The PRESIDE.
Nuptials of Miss Jennie
Catherwood and DR..
Grinnell.
Assembly Hall Adorned With
Pennants and Snowy
Blossoms.
THE PRESIDE BAND PLAYS.
Most Elaborate Affair Ever Witnessed
at the Post-Gorgeous Wed
ding Presents.
THE PRESIDE BAND PLAYS.

morning at half-past 10 in the Assembly
Hail at the Presidio.
If there is any truth in the old adage,
"Happv is the bride the sunshines on"
surely Dr. Grinnelrs fair young bride has
before her a future of unalloyed happi-
ness.
Old Sol poured forth his warmest and
brightest rays and his genial smile was
reflected by the many guests assem-
bled to do the young couple honor.
Nothing tina might add to the imposing
and magnificent effect of the affair had
been omitted. Assembly Hail by the aid
of pennants and snowy blossoms was
transformed into a veritable bower of
beauty. No bizarre effects had been aimed
at in the adornment of the hall. Cordons
of smilax fell in graceful loops from chan
deler to chandelier and draped the walls,
caught up at intervals with punches of
long-stemmed white crysanthemums.
There were flags everywhere. They
formed the background of the improvised
altar and a glorious arched canopy over
head the entire length of the hall. The
ensemble formed stirring picture, as ef-
fective as it was beautiful.
At 10:30 O'Clock, to the strains of the
Presidio band playing the Norwegian we'd
ding march, the bridal party entered the
hall and proceeded down the center aisle
to the improvised altar. First came the
ushers, Walter Dean, Caliaghan Byrne,
Harry Pringle, George Lough borough, Mr..
Frazier and Seranus Hastings.
Following the ushers walked the brides
maids, Miss Bee Hooper, Miss Marjorie
Young, Miss Alice Rutherford. Miss Mary
Kip and Miss Emma Spreckels.
Preceding the bride who entered on the
arm of Thomas Madden, an old friend of
the family. came the maid of honor, Miss
Azalea Keyes. Little Ethel Hastings and
Master Hoyt Hastings closed the bridal
procession.
The groom and his best man, William
Milm Grinnell, met the bride at the altar,
where Father Prelato, the white haired
priest of the Presidjo, read the solemn
words that made the couple man and wife.
During the ceremony the Presldio band
played softly Major Darling's beautiful
composition, blessed Dreams"
After the ceremony the newly welded
couple took up their station IN dainty
and artistically decorated alcove of the
hall, where :heir friends gathered round
them and offered their congratulations.
Later a wedding breakfast was served
ana the following excellent menu prepared
Dy caterer was QlSGuSSeQ:
California Oysters halfshen, on ice.
Consomme tasse. Tim bal OF Chicken
Artichoke Forids with sweetbreads,
Sauce Bernais-
Terrapin ala Maryland. Cremme de Menthe Punch
squads on Toast, fresh Mushroom Sauce.
Lettuce Salad
Vienna Rolls Bread and Butter Sandwiches
DESSERT.
Marion Icecream In cases
Assorted Cakes. sorrs Cakes. Marion Glace.
Almonds. ts@Sgs1S Pecans. 0i"0I Fancy Candies.
welding Cake in boxes. Bridal Cake.
Cafe
The brides table was handsomely
decorated with chryanthemums and vio-
lets. In the center of the table was q
bank of snowy white chrysan themums,
while scattered in artistic confusion about
the board were Brides roses and Russian
violets. Seated at the brides table were
the members of the bridal party, and at
the second large table the following most
intimate friends OF the bride:
Miss Bessie Zane. Miss Clementine Kip,
Miss Ethel Hooper, Miss Lillian Young, Miss
Grace Geiselman. Miss Lizzie Carroll, Miss
Jennie Blair, Miss Morris; Lieutenant Hahn,
U. S. A; Lieutenant Winston, Q. s. A.; Lieu
tenant Gateley, U. s. A; Lieutenant Burgess,
Z. S. A; DR.. Edee, Q. 5. A, and Lieutenant
White, U S. A.
The rest of the guests were seated at
tete-a-tete tables
The gowns of the bridal party, which
were most beautiful and elaborate, have
already been infinitely described in these
columns
DR.. Grinneu and his best man were
attired in what must be the latest and
most approved of New York fashion.
They wore the usual frock and gray
trousers with shirt OF delicate pink
hue and white collar and white tie. In
their buttonhole was huge white
chrysanthemum.
At O'Clock Mrs. Grinnell changed her
elaborate bridal outfit for a natty tan
tailor gown. and amid shower OF rice
DR.. Grinneil and his young bride were
whirled away. The honeymoon is to be
spent at Madrone Villa, Napa County.
The bridal presents were unusually
There was crystal galore, exquisite silver
and gold ornaments studded with
precious stones.
Mrs. Huntington sent magnificent
diamond sunburst, the stones OF unusual
size and purity.
Mrs. Stanford's gift to her namesake
was set OF seven exquisite pieces OF
silver, a fruitdish, two cake plates and
four bonbonieres. The pieces were of un-
usually handsome design of silver lace
work, now so fashionable.
Mrs. Alice Rutherford presented the
bride with a gold mesh purse, on the
square gold lid of which was set an
Mr.. Fred Webster sent crystal decan-
ter with gold rim, studded with anne
thysts.
Mrs. s. NJ. Wilson's gift was ruby glass
and silver vase.
Mrs. Henry Crocker's present was an
exquisite vase of Tiffany glass.
Mrs. Irvine and Callaghan Byrne sent |
pair of elegant bronzes.
Miss Alice Boggs' gift was Sevres vase. |
Mrs. Peter Donahue and Mrs. Martin |!
sent crystal and silver salad set.
Mrs. Claus Spreckeis presented the bride |
with some exquisite silver.
a unique present was the gift of Miss |
Lillian Young. 1t was belt made OF the |
skin of rattlesnake that had been killed I
by Colonel Young.
Mrs. Colonel ]. d. Fry sent historical
point-lace handkerchief
Thomas Madden's gift was a butterfly /
brooch of diamonds, sapphires and rubies.
Mrs. La Montague. sister of the bride,
sent sapphire and diamond heart.
Major Darling presented his step-daugh-
ter with an elegant piece of bronze.
There were many other gifts all equally
beautiful and costly.
DR.. and Mrs. Grinnell will return for