The San Francisco call., 1904-08-17
WEDDING
Rr Zoe Green RadcnRe.


OAKLAND, Aug. 16.-There was little 70
distinguish the nuptials this evening OF Wal
lace Alexander and Miss, Mary Barker Irom
any other society wedding except that II was
remarkable for its entire lack OF ostentalon'
In spite Of the great wealth and social stand
ing OF the families OF both bride and groom
The simple ceremony OF the Congregational
church, with the Rev. c. r Brown as Of
hciator, was witnessed by only thirty guests.
The nuptiaI setting. however. and all the
wedding accessories were most elaborate ana
arranged with artistic taste and judgment
The Barker family residence on Castro street,
where the wedding took place, Is in ttse4R
artistic and beneath the hands OF the dec
orators assumed an added beauty. Great
stalks OF broomcOrn, bearing their feathery
blooms, outlined the hall stairway, down
which the petite bride and her attendants
came. and il the hall itself q prOfuslOn ol
blossoms glowed in ali the glory OF their rlch
cOlOring.
The nuptlaI vows were exchanged In
fairylike bower OF pink asters and asparagus
ferns, built in one end Of the large dra"lns-
room The entire room was decorated with
the asters and ferns and formed a narveLously
beautiful environment for the dainty little
dark-haired bride in her costly bridal robe
The gown exquisite creation Of heavy
irory satin and duchess lace and cluster
Of natural orange blossoms held the vel N
place In one arm the bride held shower OK
lilies OF the valley.
Miss Jane Rawlings was the brides only
attendant and very stately and pretty
in her bridesmaid gown OF white chiffon and
carrying a great arntul OF PINK Tiger AilcA-
Will Cooke attended the groom, who - MS
cousin.
There was wedding supper. OF course.
and the brides table. where ten were seated
was a dream in fuzzy white suIranas and
pink tuIe- The tulle was drawn through hearts
OF pink ribbon and at each place was a ribbon
heart, with streamers on which the name was
printed in gold letters.
Mr. and Mrs Alexander viii spend their
honeymoon in the south. wandering wherever
fancy dictates. and will later settle down
Tor the winter IN san Francesca s...,. g. 81,
more than local interest, as both have trav-
eled much and have hundreds OF friends az
every point OF the compass. The AeNanderS
are as well known In the Hawaiian Islands,
where they have extensive interests, as they
are here. the grOOm's father. s T. Alexancers
being one OF the sugar kings or the racine
isles
Wallace Alexander is a popular eIubman.
with a trend toward philanthropy that has
made him prominent In the affairs OF several
the Ahola young mems social settlement
club in West Oakland.
The brides father. Timothy L. Barker, IS
one OF the best-known capitalists in this part
OF the State Both she and her mother have
been prominent in Ebsu Club Affairs.
Miss Florence Brown. Dr. W. s. Porter's
clever young hancee, was the motif for
pleasant. informal luncheon to-day, given BY
the bride-to-be have been friends from child
hood and the little reunion to-day included
only members Of the family. Covers were laid
for Miss Brown. Miss Moilie Brown. Mrs J. G.
Forester and the hostess
Miss Marguerite vesper viii entertain to-
morrow for Miss Marie Cheseborough- an Oak
land girl who has Just returned after an eX-
tended absence.
Secretary OF Commerce Victor Fl. Metcalt
will leave Washington tomorrow and Is ex-
pected to arrive in this city Sunday.