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THE HONGKONG TELEGR

TUESDAY OCTOBER 1, 1907

FASHIONABLE

WEDDING

IN

HONGKONG

MISS HILDA BRACKENBURY MARRIED TO CAPT. P. H. MITCHELL TAYLOR, A.D.C.

THE CEREMONY AT ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL.

BRIDE AND BRIDEGROOM RECEIVE GENERAL FELICITATIONS.

“ALL THE WORLD LOVES

LOVER AT GOVERNMENT

FULL LIST

PRESENTS AND INVITED GUESTS.

HOUSE.

Every element,, which would tond 19 udd lustre to the happy occasion, favoured the wedding ceremony; at St. John's Cathedral this, afternoon, where Miss Hilda Brackenbury, the Friend and cont- panion of Lady Lugard, was united in the bonds of wedlock to Captain P. H. Mis- chell Taylor, the senior A.D.C.te ilis Ex- cullency the Governor, Sir Frederick Lu- gurd. It was perhaps, mabirul that those príncipally concorned should have desirva | that the marriage should be, ofền,semi- ! private character, up necount of the short. poriod which-Miss-Brackentury-and-her:~~ fianed have resident in Hongkong. But anything connected with Government. Houso, and particularly such an unusam) and auspicious event as that” which was consuminated with so much delut toxiny. is regarded in the nature of, public property. From the day thất, this wires, throbbed froni Jupan with the intelligeneo that one of the first social functions, which, would follow the arrival of their Ex-- cellencies in Hongkong, would be "the" 'marriage'of the charming 'friend of Lady,' Lagard mid the bluff A.D.C., there was continual speculation us to the date of the wedding. But it was not until the last moment, practically, that the final ur- rangements were ude. Nevertheless, . suni-private. as the wedding was supposed

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MRS. HILDA TAYLOR (née BRACKENBURY)..

CAPT. PH. MITCHELL TAYLOR, A.D.C.

appeared to be very proud of the silver boatswain's whistle and chain which were pic scnted to each of them by the bridegroom,

Rev. and Mrs. J. H. France, Mr. and

Mr. Wet Yuk, Mr. P. P. J., Wodehouse; Captain and Mr. Wait, Mr. White, H.O.A.. LIST OF PRESENTS.

Following is a list of the presents

Sir Frederick and Lady Lugard-Silver tray and tea service..

Sir Frederick Lugard (to bride)-1 green Jade necklace.

Dr. and Mrs. Atkinson-Opium stool (large).

Capt. Bonham Four silver sweet dishes. Mr. A. W. Brebner-Pairol allver mounted cloisonné vasés.

· Major-f"eneral Broadwood-Set of four sweet dishes.

Mr. Brackenbury—A silver cake basket. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Braga-silver frame, Mrs. H. Bird-Case of six silver liqueur · glasses.

Colonel and Mrs. Carter--Silver bridge box.

Mr. and Mr. Chatham-Pair of silver vases and a silver frames

Sir Paul Chater--A complete silver dres ing table set.

Mr. W. Rees Davies-Silver sugar basin. Mr. and Mrs. Donald-Set of silver_salt- collars.

Mrs. D'Esterre-Silver card case. Mr and Mrs. Fremantle Set of Shake speare's works.

Mr. and Mr. Hate-Two bra'ornaments. Mr. and Mr. Hancock-Set of silver salt- cellars:

Miss Aileen Hastings-Four mother-of-

• Mr. A. 15 aupt--"ilver salver. Mr. and Mrs. Hewett-Sliver tea caddy. Dr. Ho Kai-Sifver model of ricksha and coolie, fitted as cruet.

Dr. and Mrs. Jordan-Silver Balver. Mrs. Jorge-Silver cruet set.

Obinese embroidery...

Mr. and Mrs. Keswick-A piece of old

Mr. and Mrs. Layton-Pair of silver vases Mr. and Mr. Looker-Silver sweet dish.?!

Brackenbury) Blouse and lace handkerchief. Capt. and Mrs. Lyons-A silver frame.

(To Captain Taylor) a dozen embroidered Lady Superior, French Convent (to Miss

handkerchiefs.

Lady Superior, Italian Convent-A tea Jacket.

and intended to be, the Cathedral was ings, including the function which after- building was completely filled. Every poi tor

c... Captain Bonham, Captain and Mrs. thronged with interested spectators to wards took place at Government House,vantage forming the approach to the Cathe

Beasley, Mr. Blanchflower, Archdeacon Pearl dishes... witness the giving away in marriage of ring one of quiet simplicity. It was, drat was taken up by an interested crowd,

and Mrs Bannister, Mr. and Mrs. Bird, Sir une who, although a comparative stranger indeed, a family affair, in whioli the chief who had gathergl tú cited a glimpse of the

THE CLREMONY.

Henry, Lady and the Misses Berkeley, Mr. 10 the Colony, has already—beqont-in-numbers of Their Excelleneits suite were

bridal procession. The floral decorations of Immediately the bride set foot in church and Mrs. J. P. Braga, Mr. A. W. Brebner, integral part of the social life which has joonerned, and it was only the feelient the Cathedral were, indeed, beautiful, the choirsang" Hark! hark! my soul, angelic Mr. and Mrs. Bribosia, Mr. F. 1. Burrello, its contre at the gubernatorial headquars of their estate which precluded that semi- although they were not extensive. On the songs are swelling." After which the, organ Mr. A. A. H. Botelhó,j

privacy which the majority of lovers seek altar table were many choice blooms of pretty rang out with "The Voice that breathed. The Hon. Mr. W. Chatham CMO, Since His Excellency, the Governor whom their mutual ingard is approaching

colours and exquisite fragrance. An arch of o'er Eden." The contracting parties then and Mrs. and Miss Chatham, Sir, Paul took over the reins of office, barely a its culmination.'

palmisled down to the chancel steps. Extended met at the foot of the altar and zoon Chater, CO., Miss Case, Captain couple of months ago, the official resid-

overhead along the aisle wereclusters of ferus. afterwards the hymn "A threefold cord Crawford (8.8. Stanley), Majur, and Mrs. ones has been located at Mountain Lodge,, win Fuller presiding at the orgin, whose neatly arranged, while at the entrance to the the ceremony proper began, at the close of The Hon. Mr. W. Rees Davies, Mr. and

The service was fully choral, Mr. Den- In front of the choir stalls young palms were is not quickly broken;" then kneeling, Chiuy, Colonel and Mrs, Carter. with the exception of the short intervals rich notes reverberated through the Cathe Cathedral, the finishing touch was added in which the 'sain," the Lord do so to me and Mrs. W. H. Uonald, Ms. H. Droeze, Captain when matters of immediate concern re dral when, after the register had been a ministure forest of palms at each side of more alın, if I ought but death pitt. thee and Mr. Dooner, Colonel Dumbleton, quired personal supervision on the spot, signed, the joyous strains of the wedding the door. Ared carpet ran the length of the and me," was sang to Westley's chant. Then Colonel Darling, Mr. and Mrs. d'Esterre. But it was from Government House that march thundered out their message of aisle up to the altar. Mr. W. J. Tutcher, of followed the responses from the marrige the bride and bridegroom' proceeded by rejoicing. Under an archway of drawn the Boanical and Forestry Department, service. An adjournment was then made to Mrs. Fremantle.

of Gurden, Road to the Catho- swords which was formed by the officers Mrs. Tooker and Mrs. Layton were respoutre vestry where the contracting parties dral this afternoon. The routs was of the Middlesex and Mooltan Regiments, sible for the artistic decorations. traversed in chairs carried by the the newly-nurried couple proceeded to red-conted bearers, who assummed a par- tho Cathedral entrance amid the saluta ticularly grandiose Swagger as if they tious of the onlookers, and thence to were the real protagonists of the day: Government Honge, where the usual and There were crowds of people who jostled time-honoured tests were offered and the bride, Lady Lugud, and Captain Man- cach other in their muxiety tá view the plodged with enthusiasm.. bride and offer her their, felicitations. A few words of farewell, a host of con- The bridegroom, as usually happens on gratulations from the guests who had these occasions, was regarded more in been invited to attend the function at the light of a necessary accessory than | Government. House, and Captain and anything else, despite its trim uniform Mrs. Taylor, hund, departed for their snug of an officer in the Indian Army,

retreat away from the madding crowd.

LPARTURE FROM GOVERNMENT

HOUSE.

Way

BRIDAL PARTY'S ENTRY,

hour the bridegroom, accompanied by his Several minutes before the appointed

best man, Mr. A. J. Brickenbury, brother of

Macao, entered the building and took up teiro, private secretary to the Governor of

position at the right of the chancel steps. Captain Taylor was wearing his full military

uniform.

was leaning on the arms of Sir Frederick They were followed by the bride, who Lugard, her uncle, as she-proceeded along the aisle.

THE BRIDAL DRESS,

șigned their names on the register,

/s Captain and Mea.aylor left the sacred

was played on the organ, and a number of edifice Mendelssolin's "Wedding March

military officers lined up on both sides of the aisle and crossed swords. The service was performed by the Rev. F. T. Johnson,

Captain Grenfell.

The Hon. Mr. E. A Hewell, the Ion. Dr., Ho Kal, C. a., Mr. Hutchison, Mr. and Mrs. G. Hastings, Miss Hamilton, Mr. and Mr. Bertram A. Hale.

- Mr. and Mrs. May set of silver cructs.

Mr. and Mrg. Mackay-*et of four: Chi-

coffee tables,

nese

Capt. Fugent-Silver les caddy," Mr. Ogle-Pair of silver vases.

Mr. E. Osborne-Chinese silver cruet.

Rev. F. T. Johnson, Dr. and Mrs. Ģ. P. Jordan, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. V. Jorge, stand

Jemadar Mohammed Khant ragth Baluchis), honorary A. .C.

The Hon. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Keswick, Colonel Kent,

RECEPTION AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE. At the conclusion of the wedding ceremony, Captain and Mrs. Taylor returned to Govern ment. House where a reception was held,

tions. Having arrived from the church the ton, Mr. G T Loyd, Mrs, Low, Captain Captain and Mrs. J. Lyons, Mr. and Mrs. Over 100 persons accepted invita H. W. Lauker Mr. Mrs. and Miss B. Lay bridal panty was photographed on the lawn and Mrs. Vaughce..

Miss Brackenbury, whose charms 'were pecentuated by the simplicity of her wed

of Coverament House. Many were tap. Mr. and Mrs. Varly, Mr. and Mrs. Mashiho, Jing dress which shimmered in the sau-

handshakes and hearty congratulations offer Mr. Moreno, the Hon. Mr. and Mrs, F. II. light, was accompanied by Sir Fre-

he bride was attired in a beautiful gowned the happy couple by the guests. The May, C... Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Moxon, Happy is the bride that the sun shines of while satin with point d'esprit chemisette, guests having been received and the cake Mr. and Mrs. Mackey, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. dorick Lagard, while Captain Taylor an," is a trite old saying, and all Hong, fichu of chiffon, with a long court train, cut by Airs. Taylor in true conventional C. Master, Capt. de Fonseca Monteiro, Miss was supported by his best man, Mr. kang will cordially wish that the bride of veiled with Irish lace. The bodice of the style, His Excellency Sir Frederick Lugard, Mansfield, ('ölonel and Mrs. Scott Moncrieff. Brackenbury, brother of the bride, and to-day may have her full share of the con gown was trimmed with the same material in a few words, thanked the guests for their Private Secretary to His Excellency the jugal felicity and measure of bliss to which and dotted with roses of white satin. A presence that afternoon at the marriage of

The Hop. Mr. E. Osborne, Captain Ogle. Governor. At the entrance to the Cathe the ceremony that was concluded this long veil of tulle with bridal falls of orange his niece. The toast, was enthusiastically Mr. Pearce, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Peter, Mr. Colonel Price, Major Phillips, Me and dral, where there was an extremely varied. afternoon opens the way. When the blossoms completed the wedding costume. received. assortment of people representative of all¦ bridal party left Covernment House a few Miss Brackenbury carried shower bouquet

W, R. M'D, Parr, Miss Pearson, Major and classes and conditions in the Colony, the minutes before the appointed hour, Old Sol of lotus flower, made by Mrs. Leyton, half of himself and wife, thanking them for

Captain Taylor, responded briefly, on be Mr. Parry, chairs were abandoned and the ride, was beating down from a sky of fleckless and wore a diamond necklace given her by their kindness and acꞌ nowledging the kindly Mr. and Mrs. A. 11. Rennie, Mr. and Mrs. E. Major Ross, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Romano, carrying a beautiful bouquet, was es- blue in all its brilliancy. Leaving the guber the bridegroom, and other gems, corted down the mave by the Governatorial establishment Miss Brackenbury, nor, while the four bridesmaids, look-who was accompanied by Sir Frederick Lu. ing exceedingly) frush and luinty carried by olies attired in the bright gard, journeyed to the Cathedral in a chair brought up the war. Two little pages lourd uniforms associated with the

viceregal party in Hongkong.

CATHEDRAL DEC RATIONS.

THE YOUNG BRIDESMAIDS.

greetings..

A. Ram, At the close of the function, shortly after four

Commodore Stokes, N., Colonel and Ter four young bridesmaids were the o'clock, the happy couplefek for the Ine Pins Mis. Seymour, Lieut. Satterthwaite. daughters of the Hon. Mr. P. H. May and tender Stanley, to spend their boneymoon Searle, and Miss Sanders, and Mits Misses Phoebe, Tris and Dione May, group of islands near Macao-on the Mr. Sezentirmay, Mr. Swart, Rev. G. MB, May, and Miss Alleen Hastings, A house has been placed at their disposal Sanden, Dr. and Mrs. F. O. Stedman, Mr. in silor uniforms carried the bride's! train with solemnity and consciousness

daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Hastings, They by the Commissioner of the Chinese and Mrs. Henry W, Slade, Miss Schoel, Mr. of the responsibility, which are not to be

wore white silk Kate Greensway dresses Customs, Mr. M. R, MD Farr, and they and Mra, P. M. N. da Silva doscribed, On the arrivals of Captain

The scene at the Cathedral was indeed a trimmed with pretty ashes tied in a rosette expect to be away for a month, Taylor, the marriage service begun, the picturesque one. The prity dresses of the under the arms; white silk mittens, and Mrs. Taylor's going-away dress was made Rev. F. T. Jolinson officiating.

ladies, mingled with the gay uniforms of the white flowers in their hair. Each carried of cream serge, trimmed with face, and The Cathedral was decoratex with the orthodox garb of the civilian gucais, the gift of the bridegroom.

officers, Blood out in striking contrast with charming bouquets, and wore gold bangler, cream hat to maich, A palms and flowering plants, but there was About half an hour before (lie sima fixed for who were dressed in anjör, uniforms, vera, The pig, no attempt at ostentatious, display, the the ceremony people began to arrive at the the two Masters Keswick, sons of the Hon. predominating note of the whole proceed Cathedral, and by half-past two o'clock the Mr. Henry and Mrs. Ke and the

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THE GUESTS«! The following guests

is were present r The Hon, Dr, E M...aid Mir Atkinson, His Excellency Major-General Broadwood,

Mr. Telssier, Mr. and Mrs. A. Turner, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Tooker, the Hon. Mr,

A. M. Thomson, the Hon. Captain and V. Basil-R, H, Taylor,

Chevaller and Madama Volpicelil, Hem and Frau Võrefèsch. KG DEMIR

SAM Mr. Amos P. Wilder, 1+1 Honour Mr. 4. G. Wise (acting Chief Justice), the Hoa,

Mr. and Mrs. Pearce-Tea table cloth.. Mr. Parr-Carved ivory box. Major and Mr. Parry-Silver acent bottle. Mr. and Mrs. Pereira-Carved blackwood card table.

Fir Francis PiggottTM book,

Mr. and Mrs. Ram-A pair of Japaness watercolours, framed,

Bower stands and four silver candlesticks.

Mr. and Mr. Rennie Five silver branch

Major Ross fan,

silver dessert dishes and spoons.

Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Romano--Pair

Coloni and Mr. Seymour-A faci,' Commodore Stokes-Pair of silver vases; Dr. Sanders

Carred blackwood

fable?

Miss Sanders Miss School

Miss Pearson:

silver carvera and fub knife.

Mr, and Mrs. Tooker-Opium stool, Captain and Mrs. "Bazil Taylor-Cas

Here and Frau Voretzsch-Two leing

Mr. and Mrs. Volpicelli ↑ Mr. and Mrs. Bribosin M.Teissier

bowls.

Mr. A. P. Wilder Mr. Swart

Mr. de Sezentirmay Mr Moreno

Silver bowl on blackwood stand.

Cap, Vaughan-Lee Mr. Droeze

Commander Grenfell eae silver cup. Commander RaikesAbandsome Japan

Mr. Blanchflower

Mr. Wodehouse A pair of gold bracelets. Mr. Wei Yuk-Sliver model of ampan and crew, filled as cruet.

Mr. A. GAINA 10.

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