The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1908-08-23

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Mr. Dillingham; is large sugar planter
of Hawaii, and he also built and oper-
ates the railway system of the islands.
San Diego Union.
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Miss Miriam Nelke. who is adver-
tised to appear in dramatic recital
at the Art League hall on Monday even
ing, has appeared in MANY of the larger
cities and towns of the United States.
She has been teaching in the universe
ties in Texas and Utah, and her duties
have been so great that it was difficult
for her to get away on recital tours
for any great length of time. Miss
Nelke was born in New York City and
it was there that she received her gen
eraI education and elocutionary train
ing. At present she has the manage
ment of the Benter- Nelke School of
Dramatic Art in San Francisco. She
has been SUCCESSFULLY a director. secre-
tary and vice president of the National
Speech Arts Association
Miss Nelke has A pleasing personality
and a wonderful hold on her audience.
Her work in comedy is effective and
delightful but it is in selections of
great dramatic force and power that
Miss Nelke rises to great artistic
heights.
Miss Blair and Miss Lucas. who have
been at Wahiawa for some time are the
guests of Mrs. Won Holt at her place
in the Waianae mountains.
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Mrs. F. W. Carter is in Hilo visiting
y frct 4 4 I,
Volcano.
The San Diego Union of August
gives an account % the wedding of
Miss Ruth Whitney, daughter of Mr. |.
and Mrs. Guilford Whitney formerly
of Honolulu. at which several Honolulu
guests were present. as follows:
On Wednesday evening the marriage +
of Miss Ruth Whitney to Harry Wood t
Forbes of New York city was solem- !
ents, Mr. and Mrs Guilford NJ Whit /
ney. 2055 Fourth street. The guests 1
were received in the reception room,
and was transformed into veritable /
bower of delicately tinted sweet peas,
asparagus ferns and lovers knots of
pink and white tulle.
Preceding the ceremony, which was
performed by the Rev. Henry Prentiss
Forbes. D. D.. of Canton. n Y. father
IF the groom. Miss Josephine Roberts
If this city rendered Murnuring
lephyrs upon the piano. after which
Miss Florence Hill of Honolulu sang
Sweetheart, by Lynes, and Guy
| 'Hardelot s - Because. Immediate
V afterwards the strains of the Lohen
grin Wedding March, played by Miss
Roberts. filed the rooms. DIR. Forbes,
followed by the groom. who was at
ended by his best man, Clarence Fl.
James of New York city, entered from
N adjoining room. while two little rib
,on girls. Elizabeth Mckee and Gene
-ieve Sicily. exquisitelv sweet in their
Iaintv pink froeks. carried ribbons to
he improvised altar The maid of hon
IT. Miss Jane Winnie of Honolulu, pre-
rm of her father Soft music came {
rom rooms above while the impressive {
ing marriage service was pronounced.
he bride being given away by her
ather. After congratulations by the J
ssembled guests Mendelsshon 8 We'd |
ing March was played on guitar and l
landolin. and the bridal couple led the {
raw to the dining room. where the wed
ing supper was served.
The bride wore an exquisite gown of t
rory satin. over which was draped pure 3
7hite elvse trimmed with rose point
nd duchess lace. her tulle veil being
cid in place by q simple arrangement Y
f orange blossoms. She carried d
hover bouquet of white sweet peas. S