Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-06-30

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~ taste In conception and execution
- OF the ceremonial details. and one
which united in marriage a daugh-
ter of Honolulu and one OF the
city's promising young men who
has come TO make his home IN
Hawaii, was that last night Of Mr..
Frank K. Midkiff and Miss Ruth Rich
ards, at The home Of the brides par
ents, Mr.: and Mrs. Theodore Rich
ards.
Original In conception, the ceremony
was given a garden setting, the effect
being enhanced by the rare beauty OF
the evening and the fresh arboreal
surroundings. AS a social event and
one uniting two very popular young
people, the marriage ceremony was
witnessed by a large gathering.
Utterly different from the conyen-
honal nuptial rites was this Of last
evening.
The three hundred or more guests
assembled in the beautifully decorat'
ed garden, facing the terraced stairs.
A huge satin bower shut the lanai
away from the guests.
II was q beautiful wedding, on a
clear moonlight night. The garden
setting was exquisite.
At $3.50 little Polly Richards and
Herbert Richards took each an END
or the ribbon, and walked down the
stairs forming an aisle through which
the wedding party passed. A fragrant
bower of ST. Joseph lilies and white
roses with baskets Of maidenhair fern
formed the background, In front Of
which stood the bridal party for the
reading Of the ceremonial lines.
Mr.. z. II. ldeler played the violin
exQuisitely, while the guests were as
sembling, and with Mrs. Ideler at the
piano played the wedding march as
the bridal party approached.
Miss Ruth Anderson, bridesmaid
came first with Mr.. John M. Watt, an
usher, then Miss May Sutherland and
Miss Edna Curtis, bridesmaids, with
Mr.. Harry Marsh and Mr.. Harry Luz
cas-, ushers. The maid of honor, Miss
Angela McManus, "a classmate OF the
bride at wellesley, came alone and
then the graceful BRIDE leaning on
her fathers arm. He gave her into
the keeping of her future husband.
Mr.. Arthur Wyman, intimate friend
OF the groom. was best man,
The wedding service was read by
Rev. j. Midkiff, father Of the groom,
who came from the east for this pur
pose, arriving ON Tuesday.
The three bridesmaids were gowned
IKE In pink taffeta, with the looped
haderslxirt bodice OF satin glrdle. with
railing OF pink illusion. Long flowing
Il nsion sleeves with silver straps com.
feted the very charming bridal,
frocks.
Miss McManus wore green .taffeta
made in the same style. Each carried
4 shower OF flowers, held on the arm
with silver band.
The bSide was girlishly sweet and
dainty. anveloped IN a cloud pf white,
Her frock OF crepe meteor with tulle
crerdress with a delicate tracery OF
silver was very lovely. The long court
train was worn suspended and was
silver lined. The long tulle veil, beau.
fifuliy arranged. finished handsome
frock.
when the brides cake was cut Miss
Ruth Anderson found the wfshbone
Miss Ruth McChesney the ring and
Miss Martha McChesney the silver
coin.
The brides bouquet was composed
n shower of white orchids and
white sweet peas and when tossed
II was caught by Miss McManus, who
a therefore expected now TO carry out
the pleasant tradition.
The bridesmaids bouquets were
Cecil Bruner, roses and pink sweet
peas. while the maid Of honor carried
shower Of bouquet pansies.
Mrs Theodore Richards, mother OF
the bride. wore handsome gray geor-
retfe crepe over pink taffeta
he gifts were many and beautiful
silver. glass. crystal. potsery, Dres-
den. China. rugs and brass. forming
nn imposing array Of remenibrances
from loving friends.
Mrs. Midkiff is the eldest daughter
81 Nj. and Mrs Theodore Richards
and q very popular and charming
fir1. Mr.. Midkiff is Of the facuity of
Oahu College where he has taught
successfully four years. and has q host
of friends here. A short honeymoon
- the country WIN be HAPPILY spen,
and then the young couple viii make
their home In Honolulu.
All Of Honolulu wishes the young
couple well.
Mr.. and Mrs A. Hooking. with Miss
Genevieve Hooking and Miss Sybil
Hooking, are going to the country.