The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-09-24


and enhancing the beauty of her face. No con-
CALCULATIONS were ever more sincere. All the
rooms were ihroneed with guests.
BE- hrst drawing room was decorated with
anna ylllS, pink and blue TibbOus and ferns.
Ribbons radlated from The chandelier to lbe
corners OF the room and the mantel were
banked with La France roses. The wall was in
green anu brown, Win cat-tails and brakes in
abundance. The library was decorated with
sunfiowers yellow ribbons and pepper ana The
dining room was In red. at IL O'Clock the
bride ana groom left on their wedding journey,
which i 10 be nor Inward. They will be at home
at Frultvale after November !. There was the
usual shower OF rice and shoes, with good
wishes ana gOOd-byes as they FASTENED through
the crowd of guests. The bride threw her bou-
quet from the stairs. Miss Hlborn caught it,
Both bride and groom are from prominent
tHniles. Inc groom Is the son OF Nj: ana MRS.
watson Augustus Bray or Frultvaie. He Is
connected with W. w. Montague & Co. His
family IS one OF the Oldest and best known in
truitvdle. The bride is the daughter OF Major
Albright Of the United States COmmissary De-
parlment. Her family on both sides is con-
nected with some of the weaGhiest and most
ailstocfatic families of ST. Louis. She Is a
beautiful and accomplished girl. She gradu-
ated from conservatory of elocuGion I'm the
East, ana since has given her talents freely IN
behalf OF charity. Upon their return from
their wedding journey Mr.. and Mrs. Bray Will
reside with SIR. Bray's parents at Fruitvae.
owing 20 the prominence of both families 40
wedding Tor long time has called cut more
complete representation OF Oakland society.
The quantity and costllness of the Gifts
eelYed was snfhelent testimonial o the popu-
rarity OF both bride and groom.
Leicester-AlIen.
There was a notable wedding at ST. Paups
Episcopal Church last Wednesday evening.
when Miss Elsie Hamilton Allen niece OF
Mrs. Randolph Harrison, was married TO John
Fetard Leicester, son OF Rev. Morton A. Lei
cester OF Somersetshire, England. number OF
young lady friends of the bride decorated the
church very effectively with bright-hued flowers
and ferns. The church was filled with guests
a. $50 O'Clock, when the bridal party appeared
and The wedding ceremony was performed by
Rev. G. J. Minor OF S. PauPs Church. Oakland.
Gerald Leicester, brother OF the groom, was
best man, and Miss Meta Thompson was the
maid OF honor. William Heath and James l..
Harrison acted as usheTs.
The bride wore an elegant robe OF white
brocaded satin made with "A court train and
trimmed with chiffon. The coTsege was high
and tn sleeves were long and boufant at the
shoulders. diamond star glittered 10 her
couture, and held IN place the tieecy veil of
white tulle She carried cluster of Bride
roses.
The maid of honor appeared in becoming
gown OF pink mOussellne de sole over a skirt of
white satin. The cOrsage was round ana the
sleeves extended TO the elbows meeting gloves
OF PINK undressed Kid. She C FRIED pink roses
After he ceremony a reception was held at
the residence OF Mrs. Harrison. 2614 Webster
street. and number of relatives and very init.
mate friends were present 10 congra ulate the
happy couple. 4 delicious supper was served
and the evening was very PLEASANTLY passed
Mr.. and Mrs. Leicester were favored with some
beautiful gifts
Taylor Brandon.
81. Luke's Church was the scene of
pretty wedding last Wednesday noon when
Miss Lela Augusta Brandoniand Philip Shaw
Taylor were united IN tile bonds OF matt mony.
The bride IS lie descendant of two old and in
fuenIal Alabama families-the Brandons aud
the Adsmses-and is the granddaughter OF Geu-
eral Adams, an oncer who distinguished him.
self in The Confederate service. The groom,
who Is engaged in business in this city, Is
OF DR.. L. T. Taylor, and granddaughter of he
late Senator Leland Stanford. The wedding
ceremony YVES impTcssiVely performed bv Rev
W. H. MOreland In the presence of a number of
friends OF the contracting parties. Miss Emma
EaiOn was the maid of honor and DR.. Charles
Blake was besl man.
Tn bride, who is a beautiful brunette, sp-
peared TO much advantage IN a gown OF white
mOussene de sole made walking length. The
plated cors2g was cut round and filed in with
point lace. She carried Bride roses. No veil
was worn.
The maid OF honor wore a pretty gown OF
dotted hellotrope-col0red silk made walking
length A bertha of white lace adorned the
corsase at the front and back.
A reception was held afierward at 2308 Cali
fOrnia street aud quite number OF friends
called there TO extend their congratulations.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taylor are now visiting various
points of interest in the northern part OF the
State.
Murray Cunningham.
The wedding of Miss Harriet Scott Cunning
ham and William Murray, manager OF the Bank
of British Columbia at Vancouver b. c., took
place last Monday at ST. Luke's Church. Miss
Flossie Mansfield and Master Waller Edwards,
nephew OF the bride. were the attendants.
Rev. w. II. Moreland officlated. The presents
were numerous and costly. Alter the weddi ng
an elaborate dejeuner was served al the Pal
ace Hotel and several hours were delightfully."-
passed IN feasting.
Among those present were: MIR. and Mrs.
Cunningham, father and mother OF the bride,
from Glasgow, Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert j. Ed
wards, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Edwards, sir. aud
Mrs. Mansfield, Commodore and Mrs. Harrison
of SauSalitO. Mrs. HendrIck of Brighton. Eng
land, Mrs. Russell, Miss Wheeler Rev. W ii.
Moreland, Mr.. Alexander aud MIR. Maiheson.
De Lamater-Van Ripper.
The home OF William Marshall. 956 Union
streer, Oakland, was Tie scene on Friday even
ing OF a very pretty wedding. The contracting
parties were Miss Jessie Marshall Van Ripper
and Edgar de Lamater. The mousse was beau
fully decorated with pansies, smilax aud ivy,
yellow being the prevailing color, which har-
monIzed with the costume OF the bride. whose
dark beauty was enhanced By a simple gown OF
soft SILK and wool, trimmed with lace and RIB !
bon. She carried in her hand a bouquet of
Marecbal Mel TosebIlds.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. vii.
liam RAIDER OF the First Congreg al iOnal Church.
Ihr BRIDE, although a comparative stranger in
oakland, coming recently from Chicago 10
make her nome with her brother. has by her
bright and gracious manner gathered about her
host OF warm friends which was manifested
Dy the quantity and elegance OF the presents
displayed. The groom is a young man well
known In OAK land. where lie has lived for many
years, and is known for his sterling worth. He |
Is the only son VI NJ. de Lamater
On account OF the sickness of The father The !
parents OF The groom were unable TO be pres
ent. The young couple left SATURDAY. morning
on Weddin g trip, and Will be al home 10 their |
friends after October Is, at $50 hIrty.Ibird |
street.
Mckenzie Meyer.
The wedding OF Elmer E. Mckenzie and Miss
Clara w. Meyer took place on Wednesday |
evening, September IL, at the residence of the /
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs r. W. Never
PALS Post street. The ceremony was performed /
by Rev. w. A. Gardner, In the presence of sew !
erai relatives and Intimate friends. During tie |
evening the newly welded couple WAS spre-
naded by the San Francisco Letter Carriers,
Band OF thirty-two pieces, under the leadership |
OF Professor l.. Won der Mehden, whose new
wedding march was played. AT midnight an /
elaborate supper was served. covers being laid |
for about $50 guests. Severai delicious IOasts
were numerous aud elegant. Mr. ana Mrs
Mckenzie have been passing their honeymoon
at Cazadero.
Kenney-Vianal.
Miss Mamie Vianal and j. Frank Kenney
were united in marriage last Wednesday morn
ing at ST. Mary's Cathedral in the
presence OF many of their relatives and
friends. Alter the wedding the bridal
party and several OF their friends were driven
TO the HoIel Alex Ddria on Suffer street, where
reception IN he beautifully decorated par
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