Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-31
SAN FRANCISCO NUPTIALs OF IN
TEREST HERE.

SAN FRANCISCO NUPTlALS OF IN
TEREST HERE.
In the wedding Of Miss Einnim DC
Near and Mr.. Elsey swift Train u
ST. Francisco a few days ago. two
principals weIl-known here were uni
ted in marriage. OF the ceremony, thu
San Francisco Chronicle said:
"One OF the most charming girls o.
the younger smart set added bel
name 10 those of the ranks Of the
matrons a week ago last evening
when Miss Einnim McNear, daueh
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. George W. NC
Near, became the bride of Elsey SWif'
Train.
"The wedding, which was solemniz
ed at the pretty little church OF 81
Mary the Virgin, was one OF the most
socially important events Of the year
the brides family having taken
NEST prominent part for many years
in leading social affairs both here and
in Oakland, where she formerly re
sided The color scheme Of the deco
rations was singularly effective 10
both the church and the McNear home
on jackson street, where a reception
was held following the services al
the church.
"Massiye urns laden with exquisite
pink lilies were arranged In the chan
eel against a background OF rich
greenery, which brought out most
strikingiy the lovely tones In the
flowers. Masses OF eyergreens and
'fernery were banked In the chancel,
with here and there an effective ar.
rangement of Belgian trees, leading
warm, colorful atmosphere to the oc'
casion. The dominating color OF pink
was seen again in the great clusters
of hydrangeas, which were combined
with ferns in most charm1ngly
graceful fashion. The altar was hung
with garlands of green's. and the win
dow boxes were artisticaily adorned
with juniper and growing plants, with
an occasional touch of pink blooms 10
repeat the chosen color scheme. The
altar was aglow with lights from the
massive candelabra placed upon It.
Miss McNear, who was given IN
marriage by her father, made an ex.
ceptionally lovely picture in her bridal
robes, her slender grace being singu.
iarly adapted to that mode OF attire.
The gown was fashioned on extremely
simple and straight lines, most becom-
ing to the wearer. being made Of heavy
white brocade, beautifully woven with
silver and gold and elaborated with
dainty touches of tulle. It was finish
cd with snort train OF the procaae.
Over the charming costume feil the
graceful tulle bridal veil. forming q
second long train. and giving finish
ing touch to the brides attire. The
ven was bordered win orange dos.
forming 4 chsplet for tie brides head.
Her bouquet was = shower of lilies of
the valley and white butterfly orchids.
The bride Is a sister of Mrs. George
Nickel, the former Miss Ernestine Nc.
Near. who Ia one of the most popular
of the Younger matrons. She Is a niece
of Mrs. Augustus S1Iacdonaid, Mrs.
Edward Lacy Braytnr Mrs. Philip =
B-wles ana Mrs. Joli Power Hutchins
Other relatives ar Mrs. Kenneth
Moore. Mrs. Bernard Waterlow Ford,
Mrs. John Jerome Alexander, Mrs.
Hiram johnson, Jr.. Miss Elise Det-
rick. philip Bowles. George Bowles
and Robert Bowles.
"EIsey Swift Train is son of Dir.
and Mrs. Elsey McfIenry Train Of New
York. He is a brother of Mrs. Edward
Stafier, who was Miss Mary Train
until her marriage a few months ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Train have beeHsresidfng
in the Hawaiian islands during the
greater portion Of the last two years.
The BRIDEGROOM lived here for some
years before going to Honolulu. and
has a host OF friends IN the bay cities
ENLISTED MEN TO ENJOY HAL
LoWEEN FART "a
Two hundred and fifty OF our en-
listed men are TO enjoy Hallowe en-
party this evening at the Outrigger
club at waikiki at o'clock. The
Outrigger club wishes It might enter
tain asthousand OF our splendid fight
ing boys Alas! the pavilion holds
only about two hundred and fifty