The morning call., 1893-06-19
WEDDINGS.

WEDDINGS.
An interesting wedding took place at the
Church of Notre Dame des VICTORIES last
Wednesday evening, when Miss Marie Thea
Craig, only daughter OF Colonel and Mrs T H.
Craig, became the wife of Demas c. Babin, son
of MIR. and Mrs. Landry c. Babin. The church
was crowded with friends of the happy young
couple, ana The sanctuary was ablazs with the
light OF hundreds OF waXen tapers.
Ii was s 80 O'clock wnen the wedding march
announced the arrival of the bridal pariy
which comprised Misses Olga and Alice Never
as Hover girls, Miss Minnie Cole as maid of
honor, Misses Alice aud Marie b abin. Miss
Burton and Miss Ethel Nourse of Fresno as
bridesmaids, William Wieland, Henry Huu-
son, John Daniels Jr. and Edward Thomas as
ushers. Wh-n they reached the sanctuary
they were met by the groom and his first man.
Robert Nunau. The bride was escorted by
her father. The ceremony was impressively
performed by Rev. Father Geant.
Alter the wedding reception was held at
the residence Of the brides parents, 1882 Ellis
street, which was beautifully decorated with
MOWERS by loving friends of the bride. Con-
gratulations were extended as the guests ar
rived. and then there was dancing and merry
making until late hour. including the service
OF an elaborate supper. The wedding presents
were OF unusual elegance and CONF oletely filled
a large room. MI and Mrs. Babln left on
Thursday 20 make Southern tour, and when
hey return Will reside at 1911 Hayes street.
They will receive on the second and fourth
worn by the bridal party aud relatives were
most attractive and are described as follows:
Tie bride is one of San Franciscos most
beautiful girls. having a clear. lovely cOmplex-
Ion, hair OF golden hue, expressive dark brown
eyes, and gracefully nodded figure. Her
wedding robe was an elegant cOnfection of
heavy white corded silk made with a long,
court train. The bodice was cut high, with
long sleeves, and was trimmed with rare point
lace. From her coiffure depended a flowing
vel OF White silk moleine which was adorned
with sprays OF orange blossoms. Her gloves
were of white undressed kid, and her orna-
ments were diamonds and pearls
Miss Minnie Cole, The pretty maid of honor,
looked charming in gown of rainbow silk,
made with hOunces and trimmed with DucheSse
lace. Her gloves were of green undressed kid,
and she Carried la France roses.
Miss Frances Burton and Miss Alice Babin
were attn ed alike in gowns 9f cream-colored
SILK, trimmed with point d'Alencon and poIpt
d'EsDTit lace. heir hand bouquets were of
JacQuemiuot roses.
Miss Ethel Nourse wore a becoming gown of
. emOn-colored crepe de Chine, trimmed with
\ ace to match. She carried a bouquet OF red
roses.
Miss Marie Babin was prettily attired in
gown Of lemon colored faille Franchise
trimmed with Duchesse lace and carried a
cluster of red roses.
Misses Olga and Alice Meyer wore little
gowns Of cream-colored crepe de Chine with
large pulled sleeves and elaborate trimmings Of
point lace. They carried La Marque roses.
Mrs. L. Il. Craig. mother OF Ihe bride, aD-
peared in rich toilet of gray faile Francaise
The cOrSage was cut round aud she wore pink
pinks in her coiffure.
Mrs. Landry c. Babin, mother of the groom.
wore handsome dress of changeable blue silk
trimmed with navy blue dotted lace.
Mrs j. Henry Meyer attired in red
changeable SILK trimmed with Chantilly lace.
Miss Tessie r. Ssmpe appeared in an ele-
CANT gown of blue crepe de Chine ela0orately
trimmed with point d'Angleterre lace and blue
silk ribbons. The Duffed sleeves and The vest
were of point d'EsDrit lace. Her ornaments
were pearls.
Britton-HartZeIl.
One Of the prettiest weddings of the season
was celebrated at ST. Johns Episcopal Church
on Wednesday evening. The bride was Miss
Grace Walling Hartzell, the only daughter Of
Colonel and Mrs. j. Wesley HartZell. Francis
Pratt BrittOn, son of the late Winchester Brit
ton. one Of New York States greatest lawyers,
was the groom. The church was filed with
friends and relations of the happy couple, and a
large arch of flowers and ferns with. palms was
gracefully arranged on either side OF the chan
Gel. The ushers were Frank 5. robasco and
Sumner r. Britton, brother of the groom.
At $3.50 O'Clock the side doors, which ad-
mitted the guests were closed and twenty Choir
ister-boys marched toward the chancel, sing
ing sacred music. AS the last OF these turned
into the center aisle 10 the lett and ln,iront of
the main entrance The doors were swung open
by the ushers and the blide entered alone, TAX
ing her place behind the boys.
The bride looked charming as she slowly ad-
vanced, gowned in white silk brocaded with
true lovers knots, long train, and with
orange blossoms In her hair, carrying In her
left hand bound prayer-booN, from which the
service was read bouquet of bride roses
was suspended by white satin ribbon from her
arm.
While the choir took their places the groom
advanced and met his bride at the ST leading
10 he altar. escOrIing her 10 the minister, who
was IN waiting The bride was given away by
DR.. Spading, rector OF the church. ln lie ab-
senee OF her father. who was few hours late
in returning from New York.
During the ceremony, which was most i'm
pressiVe, the subdued strains OF the organ were
heard. After the benediction the choir broke
INTO beautiful strain of harmony as the
bridal party left the chancel.
When The altar boys reached the main doors
they formed passageway through which the
bride and groom passed to their Carriage; then
the doors were closed till the choir had ce ased
sineing. when zen The organ peaied forth Men
delssoDn's wedding March,"
Tie wedding supper was served at the Occi-
dental Hotel.
Mr.. aud Mrs. BriIton left for a months trip
through the south. and on their return will be
a. home at Santa Rosa.
McChesney-Hunt.
AT the residence of Mrs. A. L. Simpson, 22e
Page street, her daughter. Miss Abbie L. Hunt,
was united in marriage last Thursday to Robert
w. McChesney. The bride has been for sew.
eral years one OF the teachers at the Webster
school and Is very popular with legion OF
friends. The groom is wealthy and promi-
Dent merchant OF this city. having large inter
ests n the wool and hide business
La France roses, sweet y as and ferns were
Iavishly used in embellishing the various apart
nents and added much TO their natural attract
iYeBeSs. Quite number of relatives and inti-
mate friends of the happy couple were present
10 witness the wedding and participate in the
festivities. The bride looked charming In a
nlOdish gown OF gray silk, and was given into
the keeping OF the groom by A. w. Scott. Rev.
Frank Jewell performed The ceremony at nOon
after VIII lch sumptnOus dejeuner was enjoyed.
The wedding presents were OF Infinite variety
and exceeding beauty. Mr.. and Mrs McChes-
ney left IN the afternoon for two weeks visit
10 Del Monte after which they will go 10 Homo
lulu. and later on will visit the Eastern States.
Their future home Will be in Alameda, where a
new residence awaits them.
A Double Wedding.
A yerv nrettv douhIe wedding took nl1ce in