The San Francisco call., 1909-12-09
CLAIMS BRIDE IN
BERKELEY CHAPEL
Scion of Prominent Family and
Miss Edith Page Of Uni
versity City Married

OAKLAND, Dec. s.--The wedding OF
James Van Lohen Sells and Miss Edith
Page, the daughter of the late Prof.
wilfred Page and Mrs. Page, was
solemnized at a simple ceremony this
evening at st. Clement chapel, Berke-
ley, in the presence of the members of
the immediate families and few Of
the oldest friends. The church was
artistically decorated with ferns and
golden hued chrysa nthemums by half
dozen girl friends of the bride.
Miss Page wore a tailored gown OF
dark blue cloth and large black pic
ture hat with a spray of orchids. She
omitted the conventional bridal bou-
quet. Her sister, Miss Marjorie Page.
was her only attendant. She, too. wore
blue cloth gown, black hat ana
corsage bouquet of bridesmaids roses.
Evans Williams assisted Van Loben
Sells as best man. The marriage serV-
ice was read by Rev. Frederick Cham
petit of San Francisco. Immediately
after the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Van
Loben Sells left on their honeymoon.
new home in Chelsea avenue awaits
their return,
The marriage is one of the most
notable of the earlier winter, uniting
two of the best known families In the
bay cities. The bridegroom is the son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. P. J. Van Loben Sells.
His father was the former consul from
Holland to San Francisco and is widely
known in diploma tic circles. His grand
father, James de Fremery, was promi-
nently identified with the earlier de-
velopment of the coast and is known
q ha Of Rank OF San
Francisco He is a graduate OF the
University of California and has been
active in fraternity circles. Mrs Van
Loben Sells Is one of the best liked
girls OF the younger set on this side
of the bay. She took her degree from
the state university, where she was
identified with sorority circles.
At an elaborate house wedding to
which several hundred guests were In
vited, George Stark Towne claimed
Miss Airline Johnson as his bride this
evening at the family residence in
Monte Vista avenue. Miss Josephine
Johnson attended her sister as maid OF
honor and the bridesmaids were Miss
Grace Towne, Miss Mollie Mathes, MISS
Winifred Braden. Miss Beatrice Simp-
son and Miss Dorothy Van Sickien.
The bridal robe was one OF the
handsomest of the season. 1t was
fashioned of heavy white satin and
exquisite lace. The skirt was finished
with a long court train. A spray OF
orange blossoms held the tulle veil in
place. The bride carried orchids and
lilies of the valley. She was given into
the bridegrooms keeping by her father,
William Pierce johnson.
The marriage service was read by
Rev. John Bakewe1l. rector emeritus
OF Trinity Episcopal church. r. B.
Towne Jr. assisted his brother as pest
man. The usllers were Gardner Towne.
John Edwards. Edgar Stow. w. c. II.
pibblee and Frank Brewer. After the
wedding supper Mr. and Mrs. Towne
left for the southern part of the state,
where they will spend their honey
moon.
Two score relatives and friends at
tended the wedding this evening OF
Henry D. Newton of San Francisco and
Miss May Burckhalter, the daughter OF
Prof Charles Burckhalter and Mrs
Burckhalter of Linden street. The
brides maid of honor was Miss Vena
Brown, who wore robe of pale pink
silk Miss Edith Lancaster was the
only bridesmaid. Her robe was OF pale
green silk Each of the attendants
carried shower bouquets OF brides
maid roses.
Miss Burckhalter's wedding dress
was an imported white crepe, trimmed
in rare lace which formed the deep
founce on the skirt and finished the
bodice. The veil was held by wreath
of lilies of the valley. Bride roses
formed the bouquet.
Edward Burckhalter served as best
man. while the bridegroom's nephews,
Kenneth Newton and Francis Newton,
acted as ribbon bearers. The marriage
service was read by DR.. George w.
White. pastor of the First Methodist
church. After their honeymoon Mr.. and
Mrs. Newton will make their home in
Oakland. The bridegroom is engaged
in business in San Francisco.
At one of the most elaborate dinners
of the week, Mrs. Edison Adams enter
tained Monday evening at the Clare
mont country club, having asked sew
eral friends to meet Mrs. Herbert Lang,
who has come from her home In the
north to spend the holiday season rs
the house guest of her mother, Mrs.
Mckee In Vernon heights. Covers
were laid for rs guests.