The San Francisco call., 1909-04-18

= PRING is at hand and with the
season Of flowers and happiness
come the April brides. The we'd
dings have been the chief interest
OF the week, but forecast Of the early
season promises series Of pleasant
days not only gay but full Of genuine
enjoyment. Society is inclined to hold
the summer plans In allegiance for some
mysterious reason, it may be owing to
the delightful weather in town, but a
few homes are already closed and 9TH
ers are on the verge OF a closing for
the late spring and summer.
The wedding of Miss Helen Thomas
and Joseph Weller Seton Jr. was one
OF the events Of the week that has been
anticipated for many weeks and was
not a disappointment In any particu
lar. The setting was symbolic of the
spring season and every detail was elo-
quent OF skillful management and
exquisite taste. An earlier wedding of
the week was that OF Miss Ethel Am
veg and Walter A Scott, which was
also a church event in a setting Of
Easter lilies.
There has been the usual round Of
teas and dinner parties with the large
reception given by Mrs. Eleanor Mar
tin, which was one OF the most inter
esting OF the recent affairs The gos-
sip OF people out Of town begins to be
full Of familiar names and those who
are yet IN the city are amusing them
selves IN an informal sort Of way at
teas and luacheons. There are sew
eral weddings IN prospect and. for In
stance, one Of the earliest on the celen-
dar Is that OF Grace Baldwin and Rus
sell Selfridge, which VIII take place
next Tuesday. So the season goes on
with its full need OF pleasure and in
terest.
The Wedding OF Miss Helen Thomas
and Joseph Weller Seton Jr.. which
took place Friday afternoon, was far
and away the prettiest Of the recent
weddings. and il was surprising that
the chapel at Trinity church could hold
so many friends Of this charming girl
The wedding was planned along simple
lines, but with that exquisite detail
that makes II q distin guished event
among many weddings. The brides
gown was an imported creation Of lace
and embroidery over satin, and the en-
Droidery was worth any amount Of
detailed description. The tiny roses
Were worked in relief upon the sheer
material, and even TO the hem Of the
long train these fancy flowers were an
erect I've Tarn~a -f0- a
by Miss Julia Thomas and the girls in
the bridal party were beautiful crea-
lions Ia pink and white. and the gown
worn by Mrs. I. Walcott Thomas was
pale apricot crepe dc Paris over april
cot satin and elaborated with gold net
The hat worn with the gown was a
stunning combination Of the apricot
shades with touch Of black velvet and
lace.
The bride was entertained almost
constantly until her wedding day. and
the only regret expressed about the
wedding is the fact that the couple viii
reside in Sar Diego. They viii, how
ever, be frequent visitors here
Miss Margaret Newhau has set the
date Of her wedding with AthoIe Nc
Bean for Tuesday. May II, and the
ceremony VIII take place at high noon
IN Trinity church. Miss Newhan has
numberless friends in society and 1t
was anticipated that her wedding
would be marked by all the poIap Of
church affair. with several hundred
guests, but the final details are not an
nounced. II is known. however. that
the bride VIII be attended by her sis
ter, Miss Marian Newhall. as maid Of
honor and the bridesmaids viii be
Miss Marjorie Josselyn. Miss Elizabeth
Newhall, Miss Maud Bourn and Miss
Helen Chesebrough. There will be the
usual afternoon reception following
the ceremony and after q brief honey
moon trip IN the southern part of the
state the couple will leave for the
east and Europe. They viii pass the
sumner abroad but will return to re-
side here. Miss Newhall's engagement
ring, by the way, is an exquisite soli-
taire thar attracts attention whenever
the fair Wearer happens to dis
play st. There is a deal of satisfac-
tion expressed over this match, which
the gOssips are convinced will be one
of the happiest of the romances now
engaging public discussion. Miss New
hall is a charming and accomplished
girl. but not Of the conventional vari-
ETY.. She has a distinguished manner
and individual style that make her
the center OF attraction in many as
semblies and her devotion to outdoor
life is a matter of common knowledge.
She IS as popular IN the Burhngame
set as she is in local society circles.
Miss Gertrude Russell, whose mar
riage with Psymaster Eugene Hale
Douglas. Z. S. ", viii take place May
i, has changed her plans for a noon
wedding and the ceremony vii; take
place in the evening. The evening
affair affords more opportunity fol
radiant color. and the friends of the
bride elect are pleased that she has de-
cided in favor of the latter. The wed
ding win have all The brilliant details
that are part Of q naval service, and tho
gowns are said TO be among the preI-
test planned for any of the spring wed
dings.
Miss Russell IS ore OF tac ro3rla,
girls on this side Of the bay, although
her home is in Oakland, and two of bel
attendants. Miss Mabel Gregory and
Miss Helen Sullivan, are San Francisco
girls, and the matron OF honor, Mrs
Charles Sutro. is also from this CITY
Mrs. Sutro has given a number Of de.
lightful affairs in honor of the at
tractive society girl and her fiance. but
Miss Russell has declined many Of tho
more elaborate parties that her friends
would ike 70 have given for her pre-
ceding the May ceremony.
The wedding Of Miss Ethel Amwee
and Walter a. Scott, which took place