The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1886-11-30
GRAND SOCIETY EVENT.
of Hon. VIM. &. Irwin and
Mrs. Fanny N. Holiday.

The San Francisco Chronicle" con
tains the following account OF the mar
riage OF our esteemed fellow citizen Hon.
VIM. @ Irwin and Mrs. Fanny NJ. Hol-
laday at San Francisco on the 9th of
November
The wedding OF Mrs. Fanny NJ. Holla-
day and w g. Irwin was soemnized on
Tuesday evening at the residence of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard /
Ivers, ,315 Leavenworth street. 1t was F.
conducted in a quiet manner, owing to /
the absence Of the brides father, who, +
accompanied by his son, A J Ivers, is I.
now sojourning at Carlsbed for his /
health. In the front bay window Of the |
residence was erected an altar, taste
fully arranged, around which were
lighted candles. The backing was Of
palms and ferns, with an edging of
smiIax, mixed with wreaths and gar
lands OF chrysanthemums tied with rib
bOns to match Over the mirror in the
front parlOr was a prOfusiOn OF lavender
| tinted chrysanthemums, combined with
| ribbons to match and wreaths OF smilax.
! Other floral pieces were distributed
! about the room. In front of the inn
! promptu altar was stretched pink silk
ropes, and beneath it was pink silk
prie-dieu, with cords to match. The
arch between the two parlOrs was par
'ticularly noticeable, being adorned by
silken scarfs of rich tints and Orna-
J.,
as guitars, banjos and tambOurines.
Chrysanthemums were also much used
| in this arch. Over the mirror in the
back parlor was a fine display of white
and yellow chrysanthemums. An i'm
| mense ball of the same kind OF flowers
hung in the doorway. Flowers and
vines were noticeable in the hall, where
they were artistically arranged. The
| Rev. DR. Mackenzie performed the mar
rage rites, with the Episcopal service,
| at O'Clock The bride was attended by
her sister, Miss Ailene Ivers, as brides
maid, and Mr. Adolph Spreckels acted
| as best man for Mr.. Irwin. After the
usual congratulations had been offered,
the company, which consisted only of
relatives Of the contracting couple, with
few intimate friends, adjourn ed to the
supper room, where a superb menu had
been arranged, and where covers were
laid for about thirty persons. Later gen
eral conversation and music was en-
joyed until late hour.
The bridal robe was of an elegant de-
scriptiOn The bodice and skirt were of
white duchesse satin, the bodice being
cut pointed and trimmed with embroid-
cry of bullion. 1t was laced in front
with gold and white cords, which de-
pended from the waist and was finished
with gold balls Over the front and sides
OF the skirt were draperies of point lace
founcing A full court train OF white
and gold brocade, lined with golden
satin, hung from the waist. Diamonds
and pearls were worn, and she carried 8
bouquet of white and golden orchids
tied with yellow satin ribbons.
Mrs. Ivers wore a toilet OF golden
brown velvet and satin with a panel IL
the skirt of duchesse lace. The bodice
b was cut open in front and finished witt
{ high collar covered with duchesse lace
!. The train was plain and rich. Diamond
Ii ornaments were worn.
y Miss Ivers wore a white MORE made
dancing length, the edge being finished
h with pleatings of the MORE and rufhes o
o embroidered lemon-colored gauze. On
r. half of the front Of the skirt was Gov
/ cred with three long panels ending L
d points and edged with crystal drops
ID The corresponding side was covered witt
5 small ruftles of the embroidered gauze
/ over which fell drapery of the sam
IN material which ended in bOuffant draI
If cry in the back. Down the side swept
ID iabot of white MORE ribbon. Tn
IN pointed bodice was made sleeveless an
ID low-necked. Pearl ornaments and
re- bouquet of pink rosebuds completed tn
e. toilet There were numerous bird;
in gifts, among which were bronze statu
d. of Mercury, pair of high vases orns
k mented with Egyptian figures, a set
~ silver oyster forks, a China tea set OF raj
SIS work, a pair of antique bronze vase
he another pair of vases in exquisite worl
manSnlp, Il SldIlIILS ramp III DIOIIHC,
So side bracket of bronze with Il fancy hea
~ and candle holders, a brass-and-Ony
at table, a vase of gold and silver, an in
a mense punchbowl of beaten silver, gol
lined. There were several beautif
ed pieces of royal Worcester, large cryst
70 punchbowl, three-folding mirror,
" pair of bisque heads and a handsom
- lamp Then there were silver spoon
90 ladies', forks and butter knives, pair
NJ antique figures, brass clock with sic
q ornaments, royal Worcester lamp, t.
q kettle of oxydized silver, hand-glass {
an ornament. The groom's gift to Il
!. bride was a diamond ring, earrings al
~, a bar with three sOlitaires. The new
- married couple will remain several weel
- in the city, and will reside at the Pala,
- before going to their future home in II
Sandwich Islands. On the 23d the
- were to hold reception at the Pala,
- Hotel. for which cards were out.
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:. island Notes.