Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-09-16
CELESTIAL CONSOLIDATION.
A Ohinese Hedhinr.

The San Francisco Bulletin gives the
following account of the marriage in
that city, August 22d, of Loi Mong, a
reputable Mongolian, to Miss Chung Fa,
noted moon-eyed belle. The inte
rest on the occasion did not center, as
one might suppose, among their country
men and near relatives, but extended to
host of well known citizens, who have
within the past few years been intimately
associated with the principals The
bride and groom are both shining repre-.
sentatives of the heather who flock
to our shores and were early en-
gagged by humane citizens to assist in
converting the Chinese element to Chris
tianity. Loi Mong received liberal ed
ucation before leaving his parental roof,
and after listening patiently to the har-
rowing tales of wickedness related by the
committee who waited upon him soon
after bis arrival in the city, he readily
became impressed with the belief of the
total depravity Of his race, and at once
set out as a missionary. He entered
upon his duties with eagerness and
determination, aud, as his field
was large, found no difficulty in securing
attentive listeners. For a while the
heathen frowned upon the ambitious
youth, heaped insult after insult upon
him, and finally expelled him from their
society. This action only increased the
ardor of Loi Mang, and, after long
and bitter struggle, he partially over
came their intense hatred, and induced
several Of their number to forsake their
religion and embrace Christian doc
trines All this time he gained much
notoriety among the churches maintain
ing Chinese classes, and his services
soon became in general demand. While
thus ministering, Miss Chung Fa was re-
ferred to him for religious solace, and it
was while explaining the doctrines laid
down in the Old Testament that the
affection which has now ripened into
marriage was rooted. The courtship of
the couple was strictly in accordance
with modern usages, Loi MoDg having
lost no opportunity of observing the
rules of etiquette employed by the lovers
who regularly attended the schools over
which he presided. For several weeks
past active preparations have been in
progress for the event which promised
to make two hearts beat as one, and mil
liner, dressmaker and florist have alike
been pushed to their utmost to make the
occasion pass off with Becoming eclat.
The marriage ceremony was held at the
Chinese Mission House, on the corner of
Stockton and Sacramento streets, in the
presence of large number of friends,
Rev. DIR. Loomis and Rev. Ira M. Condt
officiating, the former in English and
the latter in Chinese. The bride was at
tired in an elegant white gros grain,
skirt en- train, pannier looped up with
sprays of orange blossoms and small
white satin bows. The corsage vas
worn high, and with white illusion
ruche. The hair was worn high, and
surmounted by wreath of orange
blossoms. A handsome white point-lace
veil was attached to the orange bios
SONS, and fell in graceful folds over the
brides brown shoulders, The bridal or.
naments consisted of pearls and gold
The bridegroom appeared in a stylish
black broadeloth suit, including the usual
swallow.tall coat. AT the conclusion of
the ceremony the party repaired to the
residence of the newly married couple,
and assisted in the wedding feast The
honeymoon will be spent in the interior.
1t is stated that this is the first time in
this city that Christian Chinaman and
a Christian Chinawoman have been mar
ried in Christian manner"