The San Francisco call., 1896-06-26
WERE QUIETLY WEODEO.
Miss Harper United to the Ed.
est Son of Judge w. 7.
Wallace.
Miss Patterson and Sidney Allison,
the Popular Insurance Man,
Quietly Married

Richard Wallace, eldest son of Judge
and Mrs. William T. Wallace, and Miss
jeanette Harper, prominently connected
with the public schools of this City, were
married Wednesday evening at the resi-
dence of the brides aunt, Mrs. s. Greer,
322 Hyde street. Although no formal an
nouncement OF the engagement of the
happy couple was made, the fact of the
marriage leaked out and society was more
than usually interested in the event.
No elaborate preparations were made
for the happy affair, which was character
lied by implicitly and an entire absence
of all ostentation and formality.
In the parlor where the cere mony was
performed roses, palms and cordons Of
smilax gave to the apartment festive ap-
pearance. In the bay-window swung a
handsome marriage bell, and 1t was here
the happy couple stood while Rev. DR..
Hemphilf read the marriage ceremony
that made them man and wife.
Miss Sarah Harper, the brides sister,
was maid CT honor. Judge Coffey Of
fciated as best man and ex-Supervlsor
Burling an old friend of the Harpers,
gave the bride into the keeping of the
groom.
Carrie Purcell, Mildred Nelson and
Ruby Canham, three little pupils of the
bride, led the bridal procession, strewing
| flowers along the path of the newly
welded couple.
The bride, who Is tall and handsome
brunette, looked extremely lovely in her
| elegant bridal gown. 1t was fashioned of
cream brocaded satin and trimmed with
old point lace, the gift of the brides aunt.
| The bridal veil was fastened to the coiffure
by spray of orange blossoms and sun
burst of diamonds and pearls, the gift OF
the groom.
Miss Harper. the brides sister, wore
very elegant gown OF pink satin. The
corsage and jupe were elaDorately trimmed
with point applique.
! Only the immediate relatives of both the
! contracting parties and limited number
of intimate friends, in all about thirty
guests, witnessed the ceremony.
Mr.. aad Mrs. Wallace will left yesterday
for an extensive bridal tour that will EN-
| brace a stay at Monterey and visit to the
various fashionable resorts.
Miss Lizzie Patterson, youngest dauph-
| ter of Mr. and Mrs. James Patterson and
Sydney Allison of the New England Lille
Insurance Company were quietly ~ arried
| Wednesday at the residence OF the brides
parents, 922 Green wich street, Rev. DR.
Freedereich of the Fourth Congregational
| the home were simple and artistic. No
| set arrangement was adhered to. Choice
blossoms filled bowls and vases, and ferns
and smilax formed a pretty background
The bride was attended by her sister,
Miss Maymee Patterson, who officiated as
maid of honor, and Drew Harrigan was
! best man.
The bridal gown was of white silk and
trimmed with knots of white satin ribbon
and lace.
Miss Pattison, the maid of honor, wore
a pretty gown of pale green silk, trimmed
with lace.
Only the immediate relatives of he con-
| tracing parties witnessed the remony
and partook of the bridal supper which
| followed.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Allison left yesterday morn
ing on bridal tour, keeping their destina-
ton a profound secret. On their return
they will occupy their new home on
Taylor street.