The San Francisco call., 1897-03-14
WEDDING BELLS.
Interesting Church Ceremonies Of
the First Week In Lent.

Last Wednesday evening al 81. Patrick's
Church John B. McCloskey the popular busi-
ness man OF 941 Mission street, was welded to
Miss Annie NJ. Powers, one OF the handsomest
and most prominent members of the Young
Ladies' Institute of this City. Owing 10 the
extensive acquaintance list of the couple and
desirous of offending none it was decided 10
have the affair come off quietly possible.
The ceremony was celebrated by Rev. Father
Quinn of ST. Patrick's. Frank Quigg was the
best man and Miss Lizzie Powers, sister of the
bride, was bridesmaid. The bride wore plain
but rich tailor gown. The bridesmaid was
also in street dress
After the marriage the wedding party took
carriages to the residence of the brides
mother. 400 Tehama street, where an excel
lent supper was served, and the happy pair
toasted in libations of champagne. Dancing
and games served to entertain the company
1or several hours.
Mrs. McCloskey since becoming a member
OF the Y. L. l. a few years ago. has been elected
to every chair in that body in testimony of
her intelligence, popularity and good judg
ment, ss well as energy in promoting the cause
Oh the Institute. She Is G stately deml-blonde
with regular features and symmetrical form
that shows great physical strength
Asoie from his mercantile standing, John
McCioskey has Deen prominent in local poll
tics for years, although he has persistently re-
fused many nominations offered him by the
Democratic party, the last being that of Super
visor from the Tenth Ward. The couple will
go to housekeeping Immediately.
Among the guests were: DR.. and Mrs. D. E.
Ragan, Mr.. and Mrs McHenry, Mr. and Mrs. J.
a. Ryan, Mr.. and Mrs. CaulfieId, Miss Cook,
Miss j. T. Malloy, Miss NJ. Wells, the Misses L.
and E. Shirley, Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis, MIR. and
Mrs Frank Quigg, James Eagan, j. Duggan,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Powers, Miss D. Doyle,
Misses ]. and NJ Wells. amp J. Pulls.
St. PauPs Church was the scene of very
pretty wedding on Tuesday evening, March 2,
when Miss Alice G. Nolan, eldest daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs James r: Nolan, was united in
matrimony 10 Machie E. Carroll of the firm of
Carroll & Co., grain merchants. The church
was beautifully decorated with ferns, roses
and iestoons OF smilax. The bridal party en-
tered the church 10 the strains OF the Lohen-
grin wedding march. The procession was led by
Messrs. John s. Mckee Louis le Clair, Ciar-
enee Aver, Albert Faya, who officiated as
usher, and the Misses Katie Mcneil, Gertie
Morrissey, Lille Nolan and Mabel O'Connor
strewing flowers along the bridal path. The
bridesmaid, Miss Mae Mcneil, en- tered alone
followed by the bride leaning on the arm OF
her father. they were met at the altar by the
groom and his best man, Emmett Comerford.
The ave Maria" was then sung by Miss NJ
Code, and after brief but touching address
delivered by the Rev. NJ. d. Connplly the
young people were united.
The bride was attired IN an elaborate gown
OF brocaded white satin. The bridal veil was
fastened 10 the coiffure with orange blossoms.
She carried bouquet of bride roses. The
bridesmaid was atiired in white organdie over
pale-blue silk and carried La France roses.
The four small hower-girls wore dainty white
Swiss dresses.
recep ion WIS held at the residence of the
brides parents, 420 Invent ty-ninth street The
house was beautifully decorated with palms
ceived many beautiful and costly presents, in
Guiding silverwsre. CHINA, etc.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. E. Carroll have left for a
tour through the southern portion OF the
State. On their return they will reside at S41
Capp street.
Mrs H. r. Jacobson of Kingsburg, CAL an
nounces the marriage OF ner daughter, Lolita,
10 T. Melville Stateier of Alameda, on Jam
uary 49, 1895.