The San Francisco call., 1909-11-17
BECOMES BRIDE AT
HOME OF PARENTS
Beautiful Ceremony at Which
Miss Ruth HOughtOn Weds
Seymour Hall

OAKLAND, Nov l6.-With an elab-
orate ceremony the marriage of Sey-
mour Hall and Miss Ruth Houghton.
the only daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles s. Houghton, was solemnized
this evening at the family residence in
Van Buren, avenue. More than 100
guests were included in the wedding
invitation and witnessed the service.
which was read by Rev. Charles r.
Brown, pastor Of the First Congrega-
tional church.
In the living room an altar was erect
ed of cloth of gold, all Of the decora-
tions being formed OF pink and white
chrvsanthemums. The spacious hall
carried an arrangement of autumn
tints. yellow blossoms and colored
leaves offering an effective contrast In
The dining room, where the wedding
supper was served. garlands of green
made a charming canopy. The tables
were prettily appointed in bridesmaids
roses and carnations, and the dainty
favors of the bride to her wedding
party.
Mrs william Thornton White and
Mrs. Harry Chickering served Miss
Houghton as matrOns Of honor. Mrs.
Whites gown was an imported one of
silver beaded pink chiffon. Mrs. Chick
ering wore a handsome robe Of deep
rose pink chiffon over satin. Each
carried staff OF American beauty
roses. Miss Florence Henshaw walked
alone, Miss Charlotte Hall and Miss
Rose Kales following together. The
bridesmaids wore beautiful gowns of
pink chiffon and carried shower bou
-quets Of bridesmaids roses. In their
hair they wore bands of silver fastened
with knots of small roses
Miss Houghtons wedding robe was
eNquisitely fashioned OF heavy white
satin with an overdress Of princess lace.
The bodice was finished with yoke OF
duchess lace. The tulle veil was caught
with a half wreath Of orange blossoms.
The bride carried a shower Of orchids
and lilies Of the valley. She was given
into the bridegroom's keeping by her
father.
Hall was assisted by his brother.
Philip Hall, as best man. The ribbon
bearers were William Thornton White,
Harry Chickering, Shirley Houghton
and Ben Reed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hall viii sail next week
for the Ha waiian islands where they
viii reside permanently. Hall is a grad
uate Of the University of California and
of Harvard He is q member of the
Phi Delta Theta fraternity AS he is
the son Of prominently known island
family. his bride will receive a cordial
welcome. Mrs. Hall has been one of
the best liked girls of the smart set
about the bay, and since the announce
ment of her betrothal a year ago has
been extensively feted.
Miss Ethel Havemeyer viii entertain
at an elaborate luncheon tomorrow aft
ernoon, making Miss Airline Johnson
her guest Of honor.
The first dance Of the winter season
of the Berkeley assembly tomorrow
evening in Masonic temple will be
brilliant event, in which $50 or 200
Of the most exclusive Of the younger
set will participate. The dozen patron
esses who have arranged the series
Of notable assemblies are numbered
among the most prominent of the So
ciety women Of the college town. Half
dozen of the winters debutantes,
among whom are Miss Louise Crosby,
the pretty niece of Mrs. Charles But
tiers; Miss LeOntine Rickard. the daugh-
Ter Of the Thomas Richards; Miss Dora
Woodwork, Miss Margaret Page. and
Miss Muriel Clapp, viii share in the
compliments Of the evening. Among
the girls who will come over from
san Francisco for the dance are Miss
Harriet Alexander. Miss Enid Gregg
and the two Boerieke sisters.
Mrs Wickham Havens was lunch
con hostess of the afternoon. enter
tanning a dozen friends informally at
her Piedmont residence. An hour at
the bridge tables followed the discus
sion Of the luncheon menu.
a number Of the girls of the smart
set viii cross the bay tomorrow for
an informal hour with Miss Bess Val
leau. who is entertaining at a thimble
bee in honor Of Miss Ida Marriott, the
hancee of w. Sherman Bacon. whosu
wedding is 10 be an event of Noven-
Der "a. Miss ValIeaus guests viii
include Mrs. Robert NaIleau, Mrs.
George Stoddard Hill. Miss Mary Bates,
Miss Mary Sherwood, Miss Avis Sher-
wood and a number OF others.
Mrs. James Scott, formerly Miss
Grace Wastelle. who, since her mar
riage, has lived across the bay. will
he the motif for d delightfully."- ar
ranged affair Thursday. afternoon, 10
which Mrs. Carl Rhodin has included
a number of close friends.
ALAMEDA. Nov. 1e.-Mrs. A. Fl.
Jonas. the retiring matron Of Carita
chapter, order Of the Eastern Star. win
entertain the past matrons and officers
Of the orga nization at her home, 1912
High street. tomorrow afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. L. Raschen of 23oi San
Antonio avenue will receive their
friends Thursday afternoon from 2 to
) o'clock
Mr.. and Mrs. p. s. Teller entertained
informally last evening in honor of
Mr. and Mrs. T.. J. Holt. who recently
returned from tour abroad. The
guests included Mr.. and Mrs. George W.
Emmons. Dr. and Mrs. c. /. Tisdaie.
Mr. and Mrs. ". Q. Hem. Mr.. and Mrs
George Palmer. Mr.. and Mrs. z. ID. Rue