The San Francisco call., 1905-05-04
BRIDAL BELLS
RING THROUGH
ARBOR VILLA
BY ZOE GREEN RADCLIFFE.

OAKLAND, May 3.-The ciinging tenderness
of the vine. the sturdy. prorecting strength of
the oak. the promise Of bright days to come
all this and more was suggested in the unique
scheme Of decoration that distinguished the
marriage OF Miss Marion Smith and Roland
Oliver this evening, setting II apart In social
annals the most elaborate wedding ever
soiemnized IN Oakland.
Beneath the graceful boughs of an oak tree
transplanted for the occasion to the great re-
groom pnghted their troth, while overhead a
rainbow spread its delicate colors. One END
OF the many hued arch was lost In the proverb-
ial pot Of gold, which nursery tales from time
immemorial have told US was 10 be found at
the end OF the rainbow. This whole idea was
unique and artisdcaily carried out and the
rainbow scheme was carried out in the dainty
gowns Of the bridal party, each two maids
From the wide stairway to the oak where
the Rev. ]. K. Mclean and the Rev. C. r
OF orange blossoms. carrying garlands of as
paragus fern, formed aisle through which
the bridal party passed. The ribbon bearers
George Jensen, Stanley Moore. Nathan Moran
Hugh Goodfellow, Richard Hazeltine, Ralph
Jones, Charles D. Bates and Traylor Bell-led
the way and then came the brides attendants
in their nlmy. rainbow tinted robes. Each
gown was OF crepe de chine and each young
lady wore a wreath. in her hair and carried
an armful of flowers to match her dress. Miss
Florence White and Miss Marian Goodfellow
We're nrst, wearing palest green and carrying
In4ldenna1r Tern. MISS Helen Chase and Miss
Lucretia Burnham, in delicate pink and all
carrying mignonette roses followed, and after
them came Miss Anita Oliver and Miss Evelyn
Bliss In pale yellow and each with an armful
of yellow iris. The soft violet tints of the
gowns and iris bouquets Of Miss Carolyn Oliver
and Miss Winifred Burdge completed the ra-
diant rainbow OF girls.
Miss Grace Sperry was maid Of honor her
gown OF pale. delicate pink blending effect
lively with the vari-colored gowns of the brides
maids and the ivory loneliness of the bride s
robe of heavy satin. The bridal gown was a
marvel Of satin, princess lace and orange blos-
SONS, the waxen buds holding the drapery Of
lace to the long train and fastening the veil to
the brides luxuriant Titan hair. She car
ried shower Of orchids.
Mr. Oliver was attended by his brother, Ed
win Oliver. and during the service Miss de
Fremery at the organ played softly the we'd
ding march: whose triumphant strains earlier
announced the coming of the bride.
Alter the ceremony. which was witnessed
by the relatives and intimate friends only. the
doors were thrown open to welcome the sew
eral hundred guests who had been invited to
the reception.
An elaborate supper was served at tete-a-tete
tables. with the exception OF the large, round
table. where the bride and her party were
seated. Here, In tulle ribbon and flowers
carried out. Bernard P. Miller was toast
master.
The young woman who became the bride Of
Roland Oliver this evening is the only daugh-
ter Of Mr. and Mrs. T. M Smith and. the
heiress to their vast wealth. while the groom
member OF one Of the finest Of the old Oakland
families and is himself q successful young
business man. SO 1t would seem that the
happiness and prosperity which seems assured
this happy couple:
Another wedding OF considerable interest was
quietly solennized this evening at the home
Rilla v. Paul of Los Angeles and Jackson
Beeres Young of GoldfeId. New, were united
Of Of tas S church Mr Yoanr
D1erly resident OF Pasadena, but Is now
prominently Identified with the business inter-
ests of Goldaeld. being president of the bank
there.
The simple ceremony to-day was witnessed
S fsw ay M and ss py
leave in few days for Goldfleld.
ALAMEDA. May a.-The last big whist and
euchre tourney Of the season will be held In
Lafayette Hail tomorrow evening under the
parish. Prizes aggregating $500 in value will
be awarded the players making the best scores.
Following the yonng ladies' who will off,
guerite Kearon. Bessie OConnor. Elise Hall.
Ethelyn Cornwell. Rose Hemingway Rebecca
We've Keegan. cathsrine Brown Mary MuI-
vaney May Smith. Anita Sheppard Lillian
dith, Emily Lansei Isabel Bartlett IT The lady
managers Of the tournament are Mrs. ]. j.
Mrs. @ c. H. Fairchild, Mrs. Robert Myriek. nS1Gek.
Joseph Durney. Mrs c. F. Mccarthy.' Mrs. Mrs.
aser DC Lor%e Mrs W. han1Ine smith Miss ss Ms.
guire. Miss Martin. Miss Rebecca Rich and
Matthew v. PoIiteo and Miss Fannie Halsev
were married at o'clock this morning at the
parochiai residence of Rev. Father P. A. Foley.
pastor of st. Josephs Church. The bride was
attended by her sister-in-law Mrs w Al
Halsey, and Harry L. Cunningham supported
the groom The groom is member Of the
firm Of Politeo & Cunningham. architects of
San Francisco. Mr.. and Mrs Politeo will
spend their honeymoon where fancy dictates
and will make their permanent home in Ala
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