The San Francisco call., 1906-05-24
NFWS OF-TIE COUNTIES ABOUT THE BAY
MISS DE COLA
is BRIDE OF
c. r. PARKER
BY Zoe Green Radcliffe.

SAAA1<aND, MAY zo.-OH tiidt ldtSioi
April Is when so many mice laid plans"
were upset Miss Noelle de Cola was to
have announced her engagement to Chal-
len Il. Parker at one of the largest re-
ceptions OF the season, and if events had
followed in ordinary course she would
have been a September bride. But be-
tween sun and sun a tragedy OF the eie-
ments marred the plans of the little maid
and the secret that was TO have been
formally announced just disclosed itself
in its own sweet way, the nuptial prep
aratlons were hastened and tonight Miss
lie Cola became Mrs. Parker. Where
hundreds were on the Est for the Septen1-
Der wedding only Atty witnessed to-
nights simple ceremony. But 1t was
charming little affair and very win
some bride that plighted her troth. Dark
and piquant she Is a very attractive girl.
and the white lace robe and long veil was
rarely becoming. Orange blossoms there
we're and a shower of Bride roses to COM
2lete the costume. Misc Clarisse Lohse,
pure white and carrying white car
cations, was maid of honor. The groom's
orother and sister were also in the bridal
party, Carleton Parker being best man
md Miss Helen Parker. in a dainty Dres-
len gown. with pink and white effect. be-
ng the only bridesmaid. She carried a
sreat bunch of pink roses Rev. Alexan-
Ter Allen, the new rector of st. Paups
Episcopal Church, ofIiciated.
The house had been adorned with
avish hand and fairly bloomed with a
wealth of roses and lilies. Soft ferns and
;arlands of white roses converted the
teep window of the reception-room into
bridal bower and like a happy omen,
large horn of plenty appeared to be
pouring its wealth of white roses upon
he lovers.
The guests included only relatives and
bout twenty-five young friends of the
ride. An informal reception followed
ne ceremony and an orchestra, hidden in
he conservatory kept up a pleasing ac-
'ompaHiment to merry congratulations.
The brides mother, mature image o.
er pretty daughter wore q handsome
hite lace gown. Mrs. Rabe, Mrs. de
folia's mother. was a very interested
,uest and Mrs Louise Rabe Allender,
William Rahe and Mrs. H. Barroilhet
were also present.
When Mr.. and Mrs Parker return from
their two weeks of honeymoon they will
reside temporarily at the De Cola home
on Harrison street. They expect TO build
later on.
Tonight's bride is the only daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs George E. de Cola and has
always enjoyed more than fair share of
popularity, her vivacious charm and un-
affected manners endearing her to every
one. Her husband is the son of the late
ex-senator ". B. Parker, a banker and
prominent capitalist of yacaville, and has
fallen heir to many of his fathers busi-
ness interests. He is a member of the
firm of N. w. Halsey & Co, bankers and
bond dealers of New York and San Fran
cisco ~1ai
The directors of the Fabiola Hospital
held an important business
meeting this afternoon and plans were
perfected for the great outdoor fete that
the ladies will give on June at Idora
Park. Efforts are being made to have the
coming affair surpass even the successes
Of former fetes at iArbor Villa The fol-
lowing committees were appointed: Press,
Mrs. Grace Garrill Gowing and Mrs.
Lowndes Scott; tickets, Mrs. w. S. Edes;
paper hats, Miss Helen Dornin; fortune
telling. Mrs. ]. s. Emery; pony carts,
Master Lowndes Scott; ice cream, Mrs. r.
5. Knight; baseball, Mrs. FELTON, Taylor
Mrs. Charles Lowell and Mrs. F. M
Butler; moving pictures, Mrs. Easter
JIOOh, CdnQy, MISS HIdTlOn EVerSOn,
Pandora's box, Miss Helen Dornin; flower
booth, Mrs. Oscar Luning; coffee and tea
Mrs. Renne Chabot; battle Of flowers
Mrs. w. S. Palmer; confetti. Mrs. Lown-
lies Scott.
The proceeds of the fete are to be de-
voted to the work of relief that has been
so efficiently carried on by Fabiola ever
since the San Francisco disaster. In CIV
ing resume of some Of the work done
at the hospital the president, Mrs. John
Yule, related several touching incidents
that not only conveyed some idea of the
suffering that had been ameliorated, but
was expressive of the self-sacrifice and
heroic work of the nurses, all of whom
gave up their beds to the sick and
wounded and worked overhours to care
for them. The directors. at Mrs. Yule's
lnstigation, passed resolution of ap-
probation of the nurses noble and loyal
work.
Another meeting will be held on June
at the Nurses Home, when reports OF
he various committees will be heard
and further plans discussed