The San Francisco call., 1910-08-31
PRETTY WEDDING
Held in OAKLAND
George Franck and Miss Mary
F. Williamson United at
Auspicious Ceremony

OAKLAND, Aug. 30-The wedding at
which George Fransk claimed Miss
Mary Frances Williamson as his bride
this evening at the Willard F. William
son residence in Hillside avenue was
unusually beautiful and will be remem-
bered as one of the aotable events of
the year Pink AMI pale lavender
asters, Shasta da Isles and pink roses
massed in large baskets Were used as
the only decorations and suggested the
color note of the WEDDING detail.
The marriage ceremony was read at
8 o'clock by Rev. Frederick Clampett
of San Francisco and witnessed by 65
guests, the members of the Franck and
Williamson families and few of the
closest friends. The bridegroom was
attended by his brother, Henry Franck,
as best man. The ribbon bearers were
William F'itzmaurice and Percy Holmes.
Miss Clara Franck, Miss Anna Franck
and Miss Mary Engehardt were the
trio of bridesmaids. They were SINH
larly gowned in exquisite robes of Law
ender lace over satin of the same shade.
On their heads they wore wreaths of
small French roses in the pink tones,
their corsage bouquets of the same
flower being finished with a frill of
lace. The shower of blossoms was
made of lavender asters. Shasta daisies
and pale pink roses. Mrs. Joseph Cow
ing, formerly Miss Edna Lehnhardt,
who was matron of honor, carried a
| bouquet arranged like those of the
bridesmaids.
| Mrs. Cowing wore her own wedding
gown, handsome robe of heavy white
satin, hand embroidered and finished
with pearl trimmings. A Juliet crown
| of pearls covered her hair.
| The bride was given into the bride
| broom's keeping by her brother, Will
| lard F. Williamson. The bridal robe
was white chiffon draped over a soft
satin. The skirt with the long train
was finished with a braided lattice de-
| sign over which were appliqued small
| French roses and leaves. The veil WAS
| held in place by a small crown of the
! lattice pattern outlined with white
| rosebuds. Stephanotis and gardenias
| with knots Of tulle formed the shower
! bouquet.
A wedding supper followed the in
| formal reception.
| After the return from their honey
| moon Mr.. and Mrs. Franck will take
possession of the home which has been
| made ready for them at Adams Point
| The WilIiamsons have been promi
nent for many years in the cities about
the bay. both in the social and busi-
| ness world
| The wedding of Robert Dalziel and
Miss Isabella Mcclure Will take place
/ tomorrow evening. the marriage to be
| quietly solemnized at the residence CT
| the bridegroom's son, Robert Dalziel
Jr., in Fifth avenue. Only the mem
| bers of the immediate families will be
| present at the ceremony Dalziel and
| his bride will sail this week for Ia
| hiti, planning from there to tour New
| Zealand and Australia and afterwarc
| Scotland before returning to California
| Miss Mary Rosa Sankey and Ed
ward r. Allen were married this even
| ing at a pretty home ceremony cele-
| brated at the residence of the brides
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John d. Sankey
126 East Eleventh street. Rev. Mon
| roe Alexander of Los Gatos, a lifelong
| friend of Miss Sankey, officiated.
The brides attendants were Miss
! Bessie Sankey. her sister, and Miss
| Lillian Snyder. Harry Spencer attend
/ ed the bridegroom. The brides dress
| was of white hand embroidered mes
saline satin with the conventional veil
| Rare lace formed the yoke and the
| sleeves.
Following the marriage. which wa:
| witnessed by limited number of The
relatives and intimate friends of the
! couple, there was a reception. Mr.. anc
Mrs. Allen will spend their honeymoon
in southern California and upon re
turning will live at zoos Santa Clara
| avenue.
Mrs. Allen is we'll known in loca
musical circles. Allen is a son of Mr.
and Mrs. E. A. Allen of Alameda ant
is a. well known neWSDa herman.