The San Francisco call., 1908-09-20

- from its summer lethargy ana
is preparing by numerous small
aosfrs Tor the larger functions
that are 10 follow. The deou-
tantes are whispering among them
selves the dates OF the all important
teas which viii formally introduce
them. and numerous dinners luncheons
and receptions are being planned. 1t is
said that this winter viii be gayer
than for several years past, the list
OF debutantes being unusually large
and each one having several ahairs
planned in her honor. The older mem
bers Of society are looking forward to
the enjoyment Of the winter as eagerly
as this bevy OF attractive maidens- This
week there have been number OF
small affairs - theater parties, lunch
cons and dinners. not TO mention the
rEvo important weddings which took
place Wednesday and Thursday.
Miss Irene Van Arsdale and Lieuten-
ant Thomas Kurtz were married
Wednesday evening. theirs being one
of the prettiest home weddings that
has taken place in san Francisco for
some time past. The drawing ROOM
where the ceremony was performed
WAS decorated with masses of pink
hydrangeas and pink tiger lilies, and
the bridal party stood before an altar
covered with these same blossoms. The
dainty little bride, who was given
away by her father W. W. Van Ars-
dale. wore a beautiful white satin
gown. which was trimmed elaborately
with Russian lace. Her veil was OF
tulle and her bridal bouquet a mag
nihcent shower of white orchids and
lilies Of the valley. The maid of
honor. Miss Hazel Kicks of Eureka,
was gowned in white satin, with a
wreath of gold leaves in her hair She
carried American Beauty roses. Miss
Helen Sullivan and Miss Florence
Boothe. the bridesmaids, were dressed
in pink messaline, and their wreaths
were Of silver leaves. They also car
ried American Beauty roses. Lieuten-
ant Hammer was the best man, and the
ushers were Lieutenant Howe and Pay
master Beecher After the ceremony
an elaborate supper was served in the
banquet room, where the decorations
consisted Of masses Of hUckleberry
leaves and flags. Nj and Mrs. hurtz
left that evening for 0Gthern part
Of the state, wher honeymoon
Will be spent Afte .,eel1s they
viii make their hon, erba Buena
training station.
Miss Phyllis MOultOn became the
bride Of Charles Merrill last Thursday
evening at the First Unitarian church
Masses Of pink and white tiger lilies
were used in decorating the church,
which was filled to overfiowing with
the many friends Of this popular couple.
The dainty little bride was gowned in
white satin elaborately trimmed with
lace. She wore a tulle veil and car
ried a magnificent shower bouquet of
white orchids and lilies of the valley.
She was attended by Miss Alyce Warner
rs maid Of honor. and by two matrons
of honor. Mrs. Leonard Hammond, who
was Miss Ruth Merrill, and Mrs. Louis
Pierce Miss Warner never looked
prettier than in her dress Of pink satin.
She wore a wreath of gold leaves in
her hair and carried pink roses Mrs.
Hammond and Mrs. Pierce wore gowns
of yellow satin with wreaths of gold
palest yellow roses. The pretty little
ring bearer, Miss Frances Merrill, was
a picture in her frock coat of white
nousseline. Ralph Merrill was his
brothers best man, and the ushers were
Leonard Hammond, Carl Wolff, Roger
Topp and Arthur Hooper. 1t was the
original intention TO have the wedding
take place at Fair Oaks, where, with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Moul-
Ton. the bride has made her home for
several years; but owing to the serious
Illness Of Mrs. Merrilrs mother, Mrs.
John Sroufe. il was decided to have it
celebrated quietly as possible, and it
was for the same reason that no re-
ception followed the ceremony. Mr.
and Mrs. Merrill will spend a month
motoring through the southern part of
the state before returning to San Fran
cisco Among those who were present
at the church Thursday evening were:
Mr.. and Mrs John r. Merrill, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank f. Moulton, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Potter Langhorne. Mr.. and Mrs.
John SrOufe Merrill, Mr.. and Mrs. An
drew Hammond. Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Sears Bates. Mrs. Albert Gerberding,
Or. and Mrs. Alexander Warner, Miss
Grace Hammond, Miss Florence Ham
nond. Albert Bates. Moulton Warner
-nd many others.
one OF the pictures which appears
today is Of Mrs. Francis Carolan. who
IS very prominent member of the
exclusive Burlingame set. She is a
very frequent entertainer at her beau
tiful home, The Crossways." which is
one of the most attractive places in
that fashionable locality. Mr. and Mrs.
Carolan returned only a few months
ago from delightful tour of Europe.
and it is rumored that they will be here
only a short time before taking an
other similar trip.
The other picture is of Mrs. Robert
Hayes Smith. Ak Miss Sue NicoI she
was one of the most sought after girls
Ia StOckton's younger set Her wed
ding took place about tive months ago
Ind the honeymoon, which is not yet
sonpleted, is being spent in Europe
Two engagements were recently an
nounced on the other side of the bay
which have caused widespread in.
terest TO the social world here Miss
Elma Harmon made known the secret
OF her engagement 10 Charles Pres
colt Howard at a five hundred party
given at her home in Piedmont. Miss
Harmon is very pretty girl, the
daughter Of Mrs. A. X p Harmon, and
has always made her home on the
Dther side OF the bay. Mr.. Howard