The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1882-09-16
A Happy Marriage.

gaiety and music at the residence Of Mrs. f. C
Richardson on the occasion of the marriage o
her daughter Nellie to Mr.. George w. Smith.
The grounds in front of the house were taste
fully illuminated by numerous tinted lanterni
pendent from the boughs of beautiful ~shrubbery
The bright, variegated. radiant lights in tn
outer grove danced to a playful breeze. whilst
throng of gay people danced within TO the tendel
strains of Berger's exquisite band music.
AT quarter past seven q few intimate family
friends had assembled in Mrs. richardson par
lor, (which had been exquisitely decorated by
skilled and tasteful hands) to witness the cere-
monial. The Rev. George Wallace. Rector OF
st. Andrews, robed in white canonicals, stood
within a charming flower festooned bower, with
a lucky horse shoe made of white rose buds
browning its arch and by a beautiful marriage
altar radiant with fern. lily, rose. and stephano-
tbs. Soon the browning feature and completion
of this floral shrine, appeared In the person OF
the handsome regal, Miss Nellie, ROBBED in white
satin, leaning on the arm OF her faithful George;
q handsome, composed, kindly-mannered, Young
gentleman :, full of promise. They were accom-
panied by the lovely Miss May, a younger sister
of the bride as bridesmaid, and by Mr.. Poor, Us
best man. They were united by the Rev. gen.
tleman in solemn and tender tone. The beauti-
full marriage service fell impressiyely on every
ear-and at its close. the thronging friends were
eager to tender hearty and loving wishes of joy,
here and hereafter to this young couple. God
bless themi
After the ceremony there was wedding-cake
anu CQuIupdRu6, ana the TOAST 10 the health OF
the bride and groom " was cordially drunk.
A t 8 pm. a larger company began to assemble,
which, increasing beyond the accommodation of
the parlor, found space in a magnificent
tent, or marquee, or lanai, lent for the occasion
by Queen Emma, which had been construct
ed in the back yard. Here was an admirably
well laid floor covered with white linen, the roof
was covered with vast sails. and the walls were
festooRed with flags and banners, an assistance
from the noble man-of-war Alaska, in ort-aud
Snp, tha nollonf AIacLano 4haDaaaIvaz oarna -,
in splendid array-Captain Belknap, Lieutenant
Commander Nelson, Lieutenant Sharrer, En-
sign Dombaugh, Ensign Hall, Ensign Rogers,
Ensign White, Ensign Wood, Midshipman
Bryan, Surgeon Whiting, Engineer King. En-
gineer Belden, and Engineer Byrne.
The King was among the foremost guests to
arrive-His Majesty, in his usual affable way
had q pleasant word for many ladies and gentle
men who went away pleased with the encounter.
His EXcellency the Premier, was present with a
face of smiles, and a manner evidently more ina
pressed by the beauty and grace around him
than by any burthens or worries of State. And
it was interesting and amusing to some to note
at the same time, the the presence of the editor
of the indignant INSTRUMENTATION, opposition
press. The Premier and the opposition bowed
to each other and smiled; notwithstanding the
fact that the " community seethes with discon-
tent, that the Premier is "leading the country
to ruin" and that his Ministry can 'have only
one ending, and that is disaster" The thought
of all this, and the ludicrous, though pleasant
between talk and facts on this happy
occasion, caused numerous sly remarks, winks.
and smiles in corners.
The portion of the 3 8 tax overburdened and
- oppressed community who had been invited
were lavish in beautiful aud muniicent gifts to
the happy bride. Three tables were loaded with
choice articles of pure gold and silver; chains,
bracelets, brooches, golden thinbles,
urns, vases, salvers, ladies, spoons. and a score
Of other desirable things. We have been permit
ted to take a list OF these presents, and now
publish them in accordance with the pleasant
custom which the American and English society
papers have made popular.
Handsome lady's ring in pearls and tur-
4uoises, and scarf pin in diamonds and tur-
4uoises, from Her Majesty the Queen Dowager
Emma; pair Bohemian glass vases in silver stands,
His EIcellency w. NJ. Gibson gold thimble.
Mrs. F. H. Hayselden two very handsome
pictures, Mr.. j. d. Tucker, fruit dish i'm
silver and blue enamel glass. Colonel J. II.
fan, ivory and white satin, embroidered
in colored silks, Miss Kate Mossman; pair Ores
den china vases, Mrs. G. H. Judd; cake basket
in silver, Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Clifford butter
dish in silver, Captain and Misses McIntyre
large silver-plated water jug, from the brides
brother, Mr.. A. w. Richardson pickle jar in
with silver stand, Mr.. and Mrs. s.. J.
Levey cake basket in silver, with fruit dish
n opaque blue glass, from the bridegroom's
mother, Mrs. E. A. Smith handsome carving
knife and fork with carved ivory handles, with
from the same ice pitcher in silver
Mr.. and Mrs. Louisson handsome silver
soup ladle, Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Richardson set
Of silver coffee and sugar spoons. Misses Kittie
and Rosie Makee silver fruit spoon, Mr.. Hy.
F. Poor silver-plated sugar bowl and cream
Major A. Rosa silver pie knife, Mr..
r. Hollister book, % Papyrus Leaves" Mrs. |
W. l.. Green curious fan of bamboo, Prof. f.
W. Damon a handsome gold Iocket, shield
set with pearls, with massive gold chain
l present from the bridegroom TO his bride ;
pair silk stockings, Mrs, Hopper ebony wall
1ocket for papers, a handsome triplicate folding
mirror, pair silver napkin rings with monogram,
Mr.. John A. Spears silver butter knife. Miss
Clara COney silver fruit spoon, the Misses
Parke ; a sandalwood card tray, Mr.. and Mrs.
Along horn of plenty vase in silver-plated
stand, Miss Juliette Taner ; set of ivory handled
,arvers, Hon. E. o. Hall silver ice spoon,
Colonel and Mrs. c. p. Iaukea silver fruit
Ipoon, E.. W. Jordan dictionary in d plated
wire stand, Mr.. and Mrs. n. A. Parmalee; hand
painted silk satchel, Miss Nellie E. Fuller the
Mrs. Pierre Jones silver butter knife,
Mr.. Scarborough silver sugar spoon, Mr..
dr. and Mrs. Frank Cooke silver jewel case,
Miss Phoebe Dowsett; gold bangles, Mr.. J. S.
jun, silver-plated sugar bowl and
,ream Jug, Mr.. and Mrs. c.. f. Richardson
gold plated salt cellars and butter tubs, Mr..
Mrs. NJ. D., Monsafratt; silver salad
ork and spoon, Mr.. W. II. Cornwell
ilver sugar spoon, Mr.. and Mrs. Wells Peter
lOn silver butter dish, Mrs. J. H. Patty; vase,
ir. and Mrs. N. Green; hand painted plant jar
n silver-plated stand, Mr.. and Miss Irwin; card
,eceiver in silver plate and vase in blue Opaque I
Mr.. and Mrs. T. G.. Thrum; framed en-
craving of forest and river scenery, Mr.. and
s. B. Dole; silver cake knife, Miss Hessie
set of casters, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Tucker; vase in silver-plated stand, Mr.. b. F.
3olles; cake dish in china on handsome silver
stand, Mrs. Haalelea; pair silver butter
,nives. Mr.. and Mrs. n. P. Robinson; pair of
asses, lustre pendants, Mr.. L. Aholo; clock, Mr..
renney; set of silver tea spoons, Mr.. H. NJ. WHIT
jr,; silver butter dish, Mr.. J. w. Robertson;
worry handled cavers, Mr.. and Mrs. b. j. Dill
ebony wall pocket with mirror, Mr..
nd Mrs. S. T. Graham; silver punch ladle, Dir.
nd Mrs. F. P. Hastings, handsome silver
cake dish, Mr.. Fl. NJ. Lewis; a Dozen IN
handkerchiefs. Mr. and Mrs. r.