The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-09-05

tracing parties had been informally in
vited to attend, the church for the most
part being filled with members of the con-
gregation and the usual number attracted
thitber by the fame of General Graham as
an officer in the army of the United States.
The decorations of the little church,
while simple. were sufficient to attract the
eve pleasingly and consisted principally
OF long branches of ferns and an abCDd-
ance of La France roses. pink hydrangeas
and lilacs. Over the swinging doors lead
ing from the vestibule to the main aisle
an arch Of evergreens had been formed
and the walls on either side we're hung
with neat designs. woven from the flexible
branches of the most delicate of ferns
On the pillars on both sides of the sacred
edifice, ranging from the doors to the
chaucel, single branches OF fern lent
charm to the som Der hue Of the permanent
decorating. and resem bled in no small
degree a picturesque avenue bordered with
natures choicest foliage of green. The
altar railing was completely hidden from
view by veritahle hedge, composed OF palm
and fern branches and streameTs of fresh
smllaX Interwound about the numerous
carved wooden pillars. A delicate rose
placed here and there among the leaves,
and punches OF liacs artlStlcally arranged
at intervals along the top. made charm
ing effect as viewed from the body of the
church. The altar itself was laden with
delicate vases containing the choicest of
cut flowers, together with a handsome
background OF green branches and festoons
of smilax. The Pickering glow of in
Vulnerable candles and the modulated
rays of daylight which struggled through
the stained-glass windows gave the in
terror of the old-fashioned ediice quaint
charm of appearances, which can better be
imagined than described.
The effect of these simple but withal
artistic efforts at decorating was enhanced
greatly, when promptly at the hour of
noon the ushers, Lieutenant W. w. Gal
braith and c. p. Summerall of the Fifth
Artillery, U. 5. A. and EnSgns Victor
Blue and c. b. Mckay, attired in full uni
form proceeded up the main aisle in ad-
vance of the bridal party. The bride,
lean ing upon the arm of her father. is a
slender brunette. She was attired in an
exquisite gown of white duchess satin, the
corsage cut high and the jupe en- train.
The trimmings were of round point lace.
A bertha of point and HOniton lace
adorned the waist and the tulle bridal
veil held IN the couture with circlet of
pearls and diamonds completed the cos
tune. She also carried a prayer-book and
a bunch of bride roses.
She was accompanied by her sisters,
the Misses Hattie and Meta Graham, who
acted as bridesmaid and maid Of honor
respectively. They were dressed alike in
gowns of white gros-gran silk and tulle.
They wore leghorn hats, with ostrich tips,
and carried prayer-books. The mother of
the bride wore an exquisite gown of gray
brocade trimmed with Honiton lace.
Immediately in front of the altar the
bridal party was met by the groom, Ensign
Burrage, the brides mother, and the
groomsman, Malcolm Burrage. The SOL
emn strains OF the organ had scarce died
away when Bishop w. f. Nichols
entered the chabcel accompanied by the
rector of ST. Luke's. Rev. William ii.
Moreland. and Rev. ID. D. Kelly of the
Prssidio Post Chapel. who acted as assist
ants. The impressive marriage ceremony
of The Episcopal faith was then pro-
nounced. and after the solemn benediction
the young couple, followed by General
and Mrs. Graham, the bridesmaids.
grOOmSman and usherS, marched SLOWLY
down the aisle, while the organ pealed
forth Haydn's soul-inspiring "Wedding
March,"
Flowers were strewn in their pathway
at every step. aud when the church door
was reached congratulations were heaped
upon the newly welded pair from scores
of admiring friends.
Immediately after the ceremony the
bridal party proceeded to the residence of
General and Mrs. Graham at the Preside.
where a wedding breakfast was par
taken of.
Ensign Burrage and his charming bride
are well known In society circles in this
city. The former is a graduate of Annapo-
lis Academy, and at present is attached to
the United States ship Monterey. His
bride, ever since her father was placed IN
command of the forces stationed at the
Preside. has been prominent figure In
society circles.
Ensign and Mrs. Burrage left last night