The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-02-07
MADE HAPPY BY MARRIAGE.
Union Of James ". Duffy and Miss
Jennie McGOVern.
The Ceremony Took Place at st. Mary's
Cathedral, Which Was Filled With
Friends Of the Couple.

James w. Duffy and Miss Jennie Nc
Govern were united in marriage last even
ing at st. Mary's Cathedral. The large
church was crowded with the friends OF
the young couple, and the solemnity of the
occasion did not restrain the happiness OF
| those present, so pleased were they to wit
ness the linking of the lives of two young
people they admired so much.
About 7 P. NJ. the members of the bridal
party gathered at the residence of Mrs.
Annie Martin, sister of the bride, at 1881
Folsom street. Shortly before P. NJ. the
party left the house and proceeded to st.
Mary's Cathedral in hacks. On arrival at
the church the bridal procession was ar
ranged. DR.. Philip ]. Perkins, Robert n.
Whitney, Thomas n. Harloe and William
D. Shea, the ushers, led the way.
The bridesmaids, Miss Abbie Jennings and
Miss Annie Duffy, sister of the groom,
attired N dresses of brocaded blue silk,
and carrying La France roses, followed
closely upon the ushers. Then came the
maid of honor, Miss Susie Martin, who
wore a dress OF dotted white Swiss, with
white ribbons and lace, She also carried
La France roses. The bride, escorted by
Deputy Surveyor of the Port Samuel ].
Ruddeli, walked firmly and modestly to
the altar. She was dressed in handsome
costume of heavy brocaded white silk OF
excellent. pattern, with long train, and
wore lilies of the valley in her hair The
party was met at the altar by the groom,
who, accompanied by his brother, William
Duffy, had advanced from the sacristy.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
Father Martin in an impressive manner.
After congratulations from their many
friends Mr.. and Mrs. Duffy, accompanied
by immediate relatives ana invited guests,
were driven back to the residence Of Mrs.
Martin, on Folsom street. The parlors OF
the house were prepared for the occasion,
smilax, ferns, woodwardias and potted
plants having been used with great taste
in decorating. The bridal supper, prepared
by prominent caterer, soon followed. At
u 80 A. II. Mr.. and Mrs. Duffy left for their
hotel. They will leave this morning on a
two weeks bridal tour OF the southern
part of the State.
James w. Duffy is one of the successful
young business men of this city. He be-
longs to the firm of Duffy Il Co., carpet
dealers, having succeeded his father, one OF
California's departed pioneers, in the bust
ness. Mr.. Duffy is a captain in the Third
Regiment, n. G. c., and is secretary of the
California Camera Club.
The bride is daughter of the late Philip
McGovern, who, up to the time of his
death, was one of the best known San
Franciscans.
Rev. Father Martin, who performed the
marriage ceremony, was reared from child
hood by Mrs. McGovern, mother of the
bride. Just four years ago, shortly after
his ordination, Rev. Father Martin joined
in marriage Miss Maggie McGovern, sister
of the bride of last evening, and Deputy Sur
veyor of the Port Samuel ]. Ruddell This
ceremony was the first one ever performed
by the priest, and it was the first marriage
to occur in the evening in the new st.
Mary's Cathedral.