The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1879-06-11
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A SUPERB ENTERTAINMENTS entertainment
of Mr.. and Mrs c. Along, 1.-THE marriage reception
Of their daughter, Emmeiue Agatha Marie 10
Henry Giles, ESQ, GU. Thursday evening, The 5lh
inst, al Their handsome residence on NuuAuu ave-
nue., in this city was an stair which, for magDif-
eenee snd perfect arrangement throughout, viii be
long remembered BY those present. No pains
or expense were spared TO make the reception one
worthy Of the occasion, as well as TO exhibit the
well known Hberaligy of the parents OF the bride
The beautiful grounds surrounding the princely
mansion OF Mr. Along were lighted up for The
occasion with blazing torches and Chinese lanterns,
which added greatly to the beauty OF the scene,
which for taste and Oveliuess in sl the surround
iugs Is not rivaIled by any other mansion in Homo
lulu. In word, il is oriental 10 everything con-
necied with it. The mansion, large sud well
arranged, and OF q type OF architecture that may
appropriately be termed half gothic half CORN
tkan, aud handsomely furnished is relieved by a
large plat OF ground laid out in walks, tasteiully
snd artis;icsily arranged and kept In The best Of
order. Tie spacious grounds are studded with
tropical trees, fruits and flowers in almost endless
variety from the stately palm TO the modest;
rose bush, making the whole picture of
tropical loveliuess thata prince might envy On
the one side OF the grounds al short distance from
the house was erecled an evergreen bower, where
the Hawaiian band discoursed sweet music, under
the direction The leader Mr. H. Berger during the
evening. In front OF the yeranda on the Nuuaun
street side were seats placed for the accommoda-
uon Of guests who preferred the open air to the
heated apartments inside the house. To the rear OF
the house and facing the dining room was erected
a booth, where tables were located which
literally grOaued with the choicest yiauds and all
the creature comforts that taste and lbrriiy could
suggests, or the most fasiidious epcure desirr To
this repasi and delightful entertainment there had
been invited several hundred persons. At the hour
appointed, O'Clock p. ", tie guests began TO
assemble IN carriages and on foot, and on, and on
they came I'LL there were presume at least $50
persons present consisting Of the elite and fashion
OF the CITY, headed by His Majesty the King who
gracously lent his presence to grace the OCCASION
ana who mingled with the guests with Ss4aut.er in
il'odo. peculiarly easy. as l. his wont. Alter the
ceremony OF saiuiiug the bride and groom in the
reception room was over, the guests repsired 10 the
bAuQucting hall or booth aud refreshed themselves
with the good things provided, which were served
ey chinese servants neatly aiired In white, in their
own peculiarly, nuiseess aud polite manner. Dur
ing the Intervals OF easing We had au opportunity
OF making hurried inspection Of the long list Of
very handsome wedding presents contributed by
friends oi the happy couple, which spread out
over several tables, and were rally rich rare aud
beautiful We will not attempt 10 furnish list Of
The articles We saw, because have not Ia. space
and taste displayed in the dresses OF the bride
her bridemsids and the female guests To do
justice TO all these would require Jenkins ren
and more space than We can spare for such an
undertaking. Suffice il TO say thai for richness and
beauty, the apparel Of the ladies IN attendance
would compare fayorably with that of the same
number anywhere The male portion of the guests
were apIred OF course In their very best tor the
occasion, with black dress coats. white vests and
whittier cravais, and spotleSs white gloves Among
the crowd OF males We noticed their Honors Judge
Jones Of the Police Court of Honolulu Judge Nc
Gully Of the Supreme Court, the Bishop Of Homo
lulu, ID. Is. VI Is. Commissioner, NJ. DeloS, French
Commissioner T. H. Davies Il B. Ms, Vice Con-
sui, Rev. a. Macintosh, Rev W. Frear Rev S c.
Damon, Hon J. Mott Smith late Minister OF the
lnterioT, Hon. h. A. P Carter, late Hawaiian Min
lister 10 the Court OF ST. James, Hon. W C. Parke,
Marshal of the Hawaiian Islzuds, Hon. Z o. RslI
Hon. 4. 5. Cleghorn, Hon. E. P Adams. J o.
Carter, ESQ, aud host Of others We would like
To give the full list at names OF these present but
We must be excused because il would occupY TOO
much space. The occasion was a JOYOUS aud happy
one atf0rdug delight 10 Ill present aud the entrr-
tainmeut such as reflects the highest credit upon
the parents of the bride, who seemed To have ex-
hausted the catalogue of varieties TO give zest 10
the occasion and make the reception ceremonies
al that good TASTE and refinement could suggest
The festivities lasted till about y O'Clock when
the large company betook themselves TO their
respective homes after visiting the happy pair all
the pleasures OF long aud happy welded life In
a word Z" sll went happy as a marriage bell ~ aud
afforded real pleasure to the guests which was
universally appreciated, ana IN common with the
other guests We add our congratulations to the
bride and bridegroom. as We'll 10 the parents and
family, and may this union begun in such spirit
OF liberality and kindness be long and 8 Joyous
one 10 the happy pair, and throughout lie may
they have what the poet calls
' Domestic happiness thou only bliss ... .
OF Paradise that has survived the fail'"