The San Francisco call., 1909-10-12

OAKLAND, Oct. 11.-MiSS Grace
Laymance is planning to entertain a
dozen guests informally Thursday aft
ernoon at bridge and supper. Among
those who will accept of her hospitality
are:
Miss Ruth Hall Miss Dorothy Taylor
Miss Margarita Baum Miss Mildred Porter
Miss Christine Turner Miss Hazel Laymance
These girls of the younger set have
formed themselves into one of the
smaller bridge clubs of the winter, ex-
pecting to enjoy a session of cards
fortnightly. Miss Laymance is acting
as the first hostesssof the season.
Mrs. Ralph Jones, formerly Miss
Caroline Oliver, is receiving congratu-
lations on the birth of son. Since
their marriage Mr.. and Mrs. Jones
have lived in Martinez, where they
have a charming home. Mrs. Jones
has been the house guest of her mother.
Mrs. William Let's Oliver, for several
weeks
Mrs. Giles Nelson Easton entertained
at one of the beautifully appointed af-
fairs of the afternoon. complimenting
the score of matrons who make up the
personnel of the Monday bridge club.
A session at the bridge tables was fol-
lowed by the discussion of supper
menu. Among Mrs. Easton's guests
were:
Mrs J. r. Burnham Mrs Charles s. Hough
Mrs Lillian Brown ton
Mrs John L. Howard Mrs Hayward Thomas
Mrs Horny Meek Mrs. Charles Minor
Mrs. Egbert Stone Goodal
Mrs. Martin W. kales
Mr. and Mrs. William Jarvis are
planning a sea voyage for the late year,
leaving N In
where they will spend several months.
They will accompany the Misses Nc
Stocker, who have been Mrs. Jarvis
house guests during the summer, when
they sail for their island home. Mrs.
Jarvis is arranging series of after
Moons at her Lakeside residence before
her departure.
Two hundred and fifty guests gath
cred this evening at the First Unita
rian church in Berkeley to witness
the marriage of Nelson Nutting Scotch
Ter, son of Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Scotch
Ter. and Miss Edith True Yates. The
service was read by Rev. John How
land Lathrop, minister of the church.
Miss Ottalie Yates attended her sister
as maid of honor, Miss Bessie Yates, a
cousin. serving as bridesmaid. Ray
mond Bush was the best man. The
ushers were Roy Miller, Thomas Stein
and Colby Reed. The bridal gown was
of white satin elaborated in rare lace.
With 1t was worn the conventional
veil and orange blossoms. After an in
formal reception Mr.. and Mrs. Scotch
Ter left on a honeymoon, planning to
return to Oakland, where they will
live. The bride is the daughter of Mrs.
Elizabeth Charlotte Yates. Scotchler
is engaged in business in San Fran
cisco.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Tanner are per-
fecting plans for new home in the
Claremont district. Before her mar
riage of year or so ago Mrs. Tanner
was Miss Pearl King, the daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. King of East
Oakland Mr.. and Mrs. Tanner are at
present occupying home in Berkeley.
Miss Helen Dornin will return to
California late this month after So
journ on the Atlantic coast and tour
through Europe. Miss Dornin is one
of the girls of the smart set who is
gifted musically, her ability as plan
ist making her a welcome member of
the musical colony. A number of af-
fairs will be given in Miss Dornin's
honor upon her return.
Miss Mary Burdick is another charm
ing girl of the younger set who will
return home this month after a years
sojourn in the east. Miss Burdick.
after finishing her course in one of the
large eastern schools, enjoyed round
of visits before sailing for Europe with
a party of friends.