The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1892-08-17
RECEPTION AND WEDDINfi.
Mrs. s. II. DOWSetf at Home
Miss DOWSett and Mr.. Won
= Tempsky Married.

The reception given by Mrs. S.
H. Dowsett at her residence, Bere-
tania Cottage, Monday evening,
was one Of those delightful affairs
for which Honolulu is famed. 1t
was given as a preliminary, as it
were, to the marriage of her daugh-
ter, Miss Dora NJ. Dowsett, to occur
the following day. Quite a large
number of invitations had been
issued, and they were pretty gen.
orally accepted. Her Majesty the
Queen was there looking exceed
ingly well, attended by Hon. Jas.
w. Robertson, her Chamberlain,
and Mrs. Wilson, lady-in-waiting.
There were also present His Elk.
Governor Cleghorn, His Elk. Sam
uel Parker, Minister of Foreign
Affairs, Mrs. and the Misses Parker,
Senior Canavarro, Portuguese
Charge d Affaires, Major Wode-
house, British Commissioner, and
Mrs Wodehouse, Hon. w. G. and
Mrs. Irwin, Hon. r. d. Walbridge
and wife, H. F. Glade, German
Consul, and Mrs. Glade, T. R.
Walker, British Vice Consul, and
Mrs. Walker, Hon. w. H. Corn
well and many others. The house
was very prettily decorated
throughout, there being an abund-
ance of greenery, pot plants, flowers,
colored lanterns and flags. There
were several tasteful features in
the decorations.
The hostess received in the front
parlor, and was assisted by Miss
Dora Dowsett, Miss Leila Wode-
house, Mr. Randall Won Tempsky
and Mr. L. H. Hughes. The pro-
ceedings were enlivened by musical
selections by the Hawaiian Band,
which had position in front of
the house. Dancing was carried
on in the large room to the left of
the main building, Mr.. Berger pre-
siding at the piano. Refreshments
were served between 10 and II
o'clock, and all went, home thor
oughly delighted with the affair.
\ THE WEDDING.
Yesterday afternoon the marriage
of Miss Dora NJ. Dowsett to Mr..
Randall Won Tempsky took place
in ST. Andrews Cathedral, large
company of friends Of the parties
being present. The decorations
were confined to the chancel of the
Cathedral, but they were very
pretty and had evidently been ar
ranged by def fingers. The Rev.
John osborne performed the cere-
mony. The bride, who was attired
in a travelling costume, was given
away by DIR. Robert McKibbin in q
very graceful manner. Miss Leila
Wodehouse was bridesmaid and
Mr.. L. F. Hughes best man. The
service was choral throughout, the
music being beautifully sung by
the choir of the Second Congrega-
ton, of which the bride has been a
! very prominent member for several
years. The organist, Mr.. Wray
Taylor, presided at the organ, play
ing Mendelssohn's Wedding March
at the conclusion of the ceremony
The bride received a vast array
of presents, including articles OF
every description, some very ele-
giant. An illuminated address
was sent by the choir of st. An
drew's signed by all the members
1t was a most beautiful piece Of
work, done by Mr.. Harry Mist
who shows great skill in this direc.
ton.
At 5 o'clock in the afternoon Mr.
and Mrs. Won Tempsky left on the
Claudine for Waikiki, Maui, theil
future home, carrying with them
the best wishes of a large circle o
friends. The scene on the whar
a few minutes previous to depar
ture was an animated one, Their,
being the usual throwing Of ric,
and old shoes. The ADVERTISER
extends its congratulation to tn
happy couple.