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A FOOCHOW WEDDING.
LACHLAN-RENNIE.
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Foochow was en fete on Thursday, April 22nd, the occasion being the marriage of Miss Daphne Rennie, the popular daughter of our much respected medico and his wife, Dr. and Mrs T. Rennie, with Mr. F. P. Lachlan, chizee of Ltd. Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co.. Foochow. The social event had been looked forward to with keen interest by the many friends of the Bridal pair, so that as anticipated the Church was filled to its utmost capacity. The ceremony took place at the British Episcopal Church at 2 p.m., the Right Rev: Bishop Price, assisted by Rev. Dr. Mackenzie. tying the nuptial knot. The Church was most tastefully decorated for the occasion with Arum lilies,
daisies, white lilac, and other seasonable flowers daintily entwi
and ned amongst green foliage,
showing an artistic touch in their arrangements. The chancel and altar steps were a harmony of flowers on trellis work of stringed leaves with little baskets of roses hanging in the openings, and sprays of fern softening the effect. drapings were carried round the church walls with Virginia creepers hanging over them, and wherever white appeared on the pulpit or choir stalls sprays of maiudenhair fern were pinned on in artistic groupings. The Aisle was indeed a Bridal path with bamboo crooks holding baskets of flowers at each pew, for the bride to walk under. Mr. and Mrs. Shelley Brand deserve great credit for the effec- tive decorations. The service was fully choral, Rev. Pakenham Walsh presiding at the organ and being ably assisted by the Choir. Instead of the exhortation ending the Marriage Service the Bishop gave a very impressive sermon on the importance of beginning married life the right way.
As Miss Rennie's arrival was an- nounced, and the Bridegroom took his place at the altar-rails, the Choir sang Oh rest in the Lord." and a prettier scene than the Bridal procession has rarely been witnessed in Foochow. The tall and handsome bride, leaning on the arm of her father, who afterwards gave her away, followed by bonny little atten- dants, made a charming picture which will dwell long in the memory of those present. The bridegroom was supported by Mr. A. E. Reynell as best-man, and the Misses Violet Greig and Dorothy Grant as bridesmaids, whilst the little Masters Gurth Dulling, and Nicholas Siemssen acted as pages.
The bride was attired in an exquisite with a court train gown of ivory satin, of the same material lined with silk and chiffon ruchings suspended from the shoulders. The dress was semi-Empire style, fastening at the back over a yoke of tucked Bretonne net, with a broad panel of silk embroidered filet insertion extending from the corsage to the hem of the skirt, and finished off with a spray of orange- blossom, filet insertion also extended from the The long train was yoke to the shoulders. ornamented with large true lover's knots in twisted chiffon, holding sprays of orange. blossom. She wore a tulle veil over a coronet and carried a handsome of orange-blossom, bouquet of Bridal roses, white Lilac, Jessamine, and delicate maiden-hair fern. The bouquet was of unusual design, being in the form of a large horseshoe, with streamers of green tulle knotted at intervals over buds of orange blossom. and a bow of white satin ribbon tied over a holder of silk and real lace. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a diamond cluster ring and a gold watch bracelet.
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After the ceremony and the signing of the register, the bridal procession left the Church to the strains of the " Wedding March" for the residence of Dr. and Mrs. Ronnie where a held. Here further artistic reception was touches met the eye, for the cake itself was an excellent sample of the confectioner's art, and had come all the way from England without a crack on its tempting surface. It was of the new shade of pale cinnamon, and was in two | tiers, the upper portion supported on four dainty little white sugar pillars, and crowned by a Other sugar-white vase containing flowers. dainty refreshments were served and were placed about the tables for the guests.
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In an adjoining room there was an attractive display of beautiful wedding presents which much admired. Many congratulatory were received during the day telegrams which afforded a still further indication of the popularity of the happy pair.
After a happy congratulatory speech from the Ven. Archdeacon Wolfe who called to rem- embrance the fact that he had christened the bride, the cake was cut and healths tousted. Later a photographic group was taken, first of the bridal party alone, and another to include the guests. Mr. and Mrs. Lachlan left at 3.30 p.m. amidst showers of rice and lucky horshoes, accompanied by the inevitable crackers, for their honeymoon.
Mrs. Lachlan's travelling dress was a short Bolero coat, and a skirt of white cloth trimmed with soutache-insertion, and crochet buttons With outlining the frout panel of the skirt. this was worn a smart lace blouse, and a white chiffon, trimmed at the side with white wings.
Mrs. Rennie wore a very handsome grey satin-cloth gown made en princesse, the upper part ending in apron effect over a grey satin underskirt, and trimmed with filet insertion of a darker shade and tassels of soutache braiding. The yoke was composed of very fine lace over gold-tiusel chiffon, finished at the corsage with Oriental galon. Filet insertion with tassels of soutache braid and chiffon drops completed the trimming of the bodice. The sleeves were of dove-grey chiffon rucked from shoulder to wrist. With this costume was worn a grey chip-straw topne with a brim of poppies and chrysanthemums of the same shade, relieved with a bunch of pink roses. Mrs. Rennie also carried a very hand- some bouquet of roses to match-Foochoir Eelio.
THE PHILIPPINES.
IMPENDING DEPARTURE OF THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL.
The Mauila Cablenews says:- On the 8th day of May, there will sail from the islands one American who has given a decade out of the most important part of his allotted time on earth to the Philippines and who takes away nothing but the best wishes of all interested here in the advancement of insular develop- ment. Few Americans during the last score of years have been so closely identified with the many phases of our
expansion as Governor James F. Smith and we do not believe that Washington could have chosen a man to represent the interests of the administra- tion here who would have demonstrated more perfect loyalty or endeavored to interpret the policy more liberally than the Executive who is And it is especially true of his about to retire.
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attitude to those who have little faith in the McKinley policy here that he was frank, dis- dained to resent differences of opinion, and never, to our knowledge, treated those who refused to endorse the administration otherwise than with
The bridesmaids looked sweet in white em- the greatest consideration and courtesy so long as he believed in their sincerity. He has been broidered muslin frocks, and bronze shoes and stockings, with turquoise-velvet capes lined with the most democratic governor general. Never, They since he put his foot on Philippine soil white satin falling from their shoulders.
as colonel of the California regiment, has wore velvet "Juliet" caps with silver bead tassels, and carried white sticks tied with white he refused to gruut an interview to a coun- tryman and to show that friendly interest that Iris and fern, and streamers of blue ribbon.
The tiny pages were dressed in white satinhas perhaps more than anything else endeared 18th Century costumes with lace ruffles at necks and wrists Their hair was powdered, and their arms. they held plumed hats ander Each little attendant did his and her duty well, and showed keen interest in the proceedings. The bridesmaids were presented with gold brooches, and the pages received gold pencils set with turquoise, the shade of their minature waistcoats.
him to the members of the American colony. His warm, democratic hospitality is known from Suez to Vladivostok and it might be said that his example and interest has made Manila more popular in Eastern Asia among her neighbours during his administration than ever heretofore. Indeed, from the encomiums of the Far Eastern press, we fear for him when Hongkong discovers him in her harbour,
[May 10, 1909.
Governors General have come and gone and outside the Philippines the incidents did not involve even a ripple. When General James F. Smith goes home the Far East will note it and anywhere he lands there will be a warm welcome awaiting him.
IMMIGRATION INTO THE
PHILIPPINES.
A joint resolution instructing the resident commissioners in the United States to obtain from Congress jurisdiction for the Philippines legislature to prohibit, restrict or to favor the inmigration of foreigners into the Philippines was introduced last week into the ssembly by Delegates Agoncillo, Velarde and Mercado.
The intention of this resolution is to ward off the possible action of Congress raising the bars to Asiatic immigration to this country as a result of the passage of the Payne bill. There is a rooted fear among many Filipinos that the impetus given agriculture and
to
other industries in this country as a result of the passage of the Payne bill will result in a demand for more and cheaper labor and that to supply it Congress will allow the entry of Japanese and Indian laborers under contract or even without it.
The one thing that these opposers of the Payne bill most fear is the competition that might result from the entry of Japanese and Chinese. The former teing a sturdy agricul. tural people, hundreds of whom have already taken up that branch of industry throughout the country, in the lowlands of Luzon and the mountains of the Visayas, and even in the more fertile regions of Mindanao, with great success, are the most feared.-Cablenews.
THE WAIWUPU BUILDING. Work on the construction of the Waiwupu Two weeks building is certainly remarkable. ago, the place was nothing more than a wilder- ness which has since been rapidly changed into a palace of the most modern type. If any one claims credit he is certainly Mr. D. C. Jameson, the supervising architect. The arrangements in and out are simply perfect. Above the door Within, is Waiwupu" in Chinese characters., the compounds are divided into two roads sur. rounded by gardens, the building standing in the middle. Electric lights of the most modern type have been installed right from the wall of this up-to-date structure to the ground outside the door of the Waiwupu proper, in front of which is another small garden upon which are plants of various flowers that have only been just planted. Walking into the building one would never believe that he is in China. Furniture, from the most luxurious chair to the carpet, whose various colours, workmanship and fashion varies
you look through the long
of the different departments, are of the finest obtainable.
As one walks from one apartment to another he would think he was in one of the finest hotels in Paris, Loudon, and New York. The furniture arrangements in the various apartments consist of a display of one or more sets of the best Chinese black wood chairs of the most perfect workmanship. The apartments for the use of His Highness Prince Fushimi are the most luxuriously furnished of all; adjoining these are quarters for the suite of His Highnes. The ban- quet hall, which is on the top floor has for some three hundred accommodation
municate with the banquet hall guests. In front are parlours which com-
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theatrical performances may be given while a banquet is on if required; but in ordinary/ times a big door which forms a sort of wall partitioning the two places is lowered
down. Prince Ching's office will be on the second floor, next to his on the right is that of II. E. Natung's. H. E. Liang Tun Yen's office is at the left. The entire building is fitted up with electric lights and steam heaters and as one passes through the galleries he would take it for the State Department in Washington. Behind the building are offices for junior officials. – Chinese Public Opinion.
Long-distance telephone connection is to be opened this month between Dalny and Yinkow (Newchwang).