The San Francisco call., 1909-05-13
News of Society
Across the Bay

n AKLAND. May 1s-At the most
brilliant ceremony of the month
- Eugene Hale Douglass, paymas-
rer or the United States navy, CANNED
Miss Gertrude Russell as his bride at
st. Paul's Episcopal church this even
ing. Several hundred guests filled the
picturesque auditorium, which was
transformed into a bower of palms,
Easter lilies and fern balls.
At O'Clock the bridal party entered
the church, where Rev. Alexander AL
len, the rector, the bridegroom and his
best man, Ensign R. d. Ghormley, were
waiting at the altar. Miss Helen Sui
livan and Miss Mabel Gregory, the
bridesmaids, walked alone after the
four ushers, Paymasrer James Beecher,
Paymaster James Kutz, Paymaster
Harry Collins and Assistant Naval
Constructor F. d. Hall, who were in
naval uniform. Miss Sullivan wore an
empire gown of pink messaline satin
and carried sheath of Cecil Breuuer
roses similar to that carried by Miss
Gregory, whose gown was a handsome
white lace made over pink satin.
Mrs. Charles Sutro, as matron of
honor, Immediately preceded the bride.
She was gowned in a Paris robe of
white chiffon, hand painted in empire
roses and feur de lis, and made over
white satin. 1t followed the empire
lines, the bottom of the long skirt
being finished with band of duchess
lace. Mrs. Sutro wore her handsome
necklace of diamonds and pearls. She
carried an armful of Cecil Breuner
roses.
Miss Russell was one of the most
beautiful brides of the year. Her we'd
ding robe was exquisitely fashioned of
ivory directoire satin, and followed
the simple lines of the empire model.
The yoke and trimming of bodice and
sleeves was of Brussels lace. The bri-
dal veil, which was caught with
wreath of orange blossoms, was daint-
lily hand embroidered. She carried a
shower of lilies of the valley and or
chids.
After the ceremony an informal re-
ception was held at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. II.
Russell, in Ninth street. The rooms
were decorated with pink roses and
ferns. After two weeks in the south
ern part of the state Paymaster Doug
lass and his bride will occupy apart
ments which have been made ready for
them at Vallejo. The bridegroom is at
present assigned to duty at Mare
island. Mrs. Douglass has been one
of the most popular girls in the smart
set of the bay cities.
In honor of Miss Carolyn Gerald and
Miss Elsie Horton, two of the recent
ly engaged girls, Miss Ethel Amann
entertained at an al fresco affair this
afternoon at the Amann home in Oak
land.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rey Sanders
were the honor guests at an evening
of bridge over which Miss Clarissa
Lohse presided tonight.
The May luncheon of the Oakland
club was an elaborate affair of the
afternoon at the Key Route hotel.
Covers were laid for 200 guests. The
installation of the newly elected Off
GERS was an interesting ceremony, those
upon whom the club honors> fell being:
President. Mrs. Leon Hall; first vice
president Mrs. w. D. Smith; second
vice president. Mrs. John Mole; third
vice president Mrs. Nora Ryle; finan-
cial secretary, Miss Lily Cole; record
ing secretary, Mrs. S. f. Mikel; corre-
spending secretary, Miss Bessie Wood;
treasurer Mrs. G. S. Chamberla1n; as
sistant secretary. Mrs. William A.
Schrock; auditor, Mrs. j. 6. ]. Marsily.
Miss Mabel Riegelman, the daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Meyer Riegelman, will
receive Friday afternoon from to 5
o'clock at her home, 1854 Brush street.
The affair will be quite informal, and
is given in order that the talented
young protege of Madame Gadski may
meet her friends after her return from
Europe, where she has been studying
music.
Miss RiegeIman will be the guest of
honor at a reception May 27, which
will be given in the vestry rooms of
the First Hebrew synagogue, Twelfth
and Castro streets, by the ladies'
auxiliary.
Mrs. Emily Frank, Mrs. Morris
Schneider, Mrs. Hugo Abrahamson.
Mrs. M. Falk. Mrs Gus Cohn and Mrs.
A. Shapiro are in charge of the pro-
gram.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Richardson will
leave this month for a tour of Great
Britain and fha continent.