The herald., 1896-06-11
THE POLITE WORLD

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A COUNTRY DELEGATE.
THE POLITE WORLD
A charming wedding occurred last
night at the residence Of Mrs. NJ. p. de
Dorticas on West Washington street,
when her daughter. Miss Matilde de
Luna. was united in marriage to Fred
erick William Edelsten. Rev. B. w. r.
Tayler performed the ceremony, which
occurred at o'clock, in the drawing
room. which was beautiful and redolent
with pink and white carnations. The
bride and groom stood under an artis-
tic arrangement of flowers and dainty
ferns. Two true-lovers' knots. one of
white, the other pink were suspended
over head, held by broad bow of white
satin ribbon. Asparagus fern min
gled with the flowers and made a deli
cate tracery over the wall. Pink and
white carnations were used to best ad-
vantage in all the rooms They banked
the mantel. their beauty being reflected
by broad mirrors. The bride was at
tired in white brocaded satin. The
round skirt was full and perfectly plain.
The decollete bodice was finished in
front with of chiffon. A putting of
the same outlined the neck. The toilet
was enhanced in richness by an addi
tion of pearl passementerie. The tulle
veil which fell from off the face was
caught to the coiffure by a diamond
crescent. White carnations and ferns
tied with white satin ribbon formed the
bouquet. A French supper was enjoyed
Immediately after the service, which
was served on small tables willey's
orchestra was stationed in the hall and
discoursed delightful music during the
evening. During the ceremony Oh Prom
ise Me was impressively rendered. One
of Sousa's marches enlivened the sur
roundings as the party proceeded to the
diningroom. There were many handsome
presents received of gold. cut-glass and
silver that testified the popularity of the
bride and groom. The bride donned a
modish English cloth tailor-made trav-
cling gown; a becoming hat of brown
straw, and red roses completed the cos
tune. Amidst hearty good wishes and
a shower of rice the happy couple left
for a months tour thorugh the state,
after which time they will reside in Los
Angeles
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Shell
ly Tuttle. Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Mohn.
Mrs. Juana Neal. Brent Neal. Telfair
Creighton, Mr.and Mrs. Grier. the Misses
Grier Mr.. and Mrs. William Lacy. Mrs
F. Gay, Miss Gay, Miss Devereux, Mr.
and Mrs. Mckenzie. Mr.and Mrs. Bauer,
Misses Knecht Mr. Knecht. Mr.. and Mrs
Neubauer, Madame NJ Hazard. Miss
Mabel Garnsey. Mrs H. NJ Sale, Mr..
and Mrs. William NJ. Jenkins
Social Discussion
The residence of Mr.. and Mrs. o. T.
Johnson on Orange Heights was thrown
open on Tuesday evening for a meeting
of representative citizens to discuss
the interests of the young men of the
city. and especially the industrial and
educational work of the Young Mems
1,.iet; to- 4.ak To-.
ent were Messrs. j. NJ. c. Marble, ]. r.
Newberry. w. c. Patterson. w. w. How
ard. D. K. Edwards. Supervisor E. S.
Field, e. A. Forester, DR.. John Haynes,
F. Q. Johnson, NJ. H. Merriman. S. P.
Mulford, r. w. Poindexter, j. H. Roads,
H. D. Mathuss, F. S. Hafford. A. E. Pom
eroy. Judge Lucian Shaw, H. E. Storrs,
p. P. Bosbyshell, W. A. Bingham. ]. NJ.
Braly, j. G. Chamberlain, Rev. w. j.
Chichester, Harry Brook, Prof. Melville
Dozier, A. H. Voigt, F. NJ. Porter, Geo.
w. Parsons, S. NJ. Parsons, c. G. Bald
win, president of Pomona college, and
Willard D. Ball, general secretary of the
Young Mems Christian association.
Upon the request of Mr.. johnson. after
social session of conversation, the meet
ing was called to order by Mr.. Baldwin.
who spoke briefly of the Importance of
training for young men and then intro
duced Mr. Hafford, who gave an inter-
esting talk on the Young Men We Want
to Reach. Mr.. Ball was then called upon
and by series of interesting charts
gave some details of what had been done
and what the Young Mems Christian as
sociation wanted to do in the line of
educational and other lines of work
Interesting and startling facts were
SHOWN concerning the relation of edu-
cation to crime and pauperism and also
the need of greater effort to provide op-
portunity for boys and young men to
learn trades and Industrial pursuits
The ensuing discussion was participated
in by Messrs. Chichester, Mulford, Poin-
dexter, Dozier, Edwards, Field, Par
sons and others, and as a result reso-
luton was unanimously adopted that a
committee be appointed to try to raise
the sum of $4,000 for the Young Mems
Christian association, in order that 1t
might clear away some obligations and
maintain and extend it's already large
educational system.
The committee appointed consisted of
Messr. Hafford, Howard Mulford, Merri-
man, Parsons and Poindexter, with
power TO increase it's number. Refresh
ments were served and the balance of the
evening was devoted to social enjoyment.
There were many expressions of appre-
clation of the hospitality of Mr.. and Mrs
Johnson in devoting their delightful
home to the interests of the young men
of the city. The committee appointed
will meet this afternoon to consider
means of carrying out the resolution
adopted at the meeting.
Here and There
Mrs. Dwight Whiting gave a pretty
luncheon yesterday at her home on Fig
ueroa street
The engagement is announced of Miss
Jessie klmball, recently of this city, to
Mr.. VIII Ards. The date of the we'd
ding is not yet set.
Miss Dora King and G. o. Williams