Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-13
WEDDING OF COUPLE WELL
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A beautiful golden wedding-golden
from the decorative point Of view
was celebrated last week at the
home of Colonel and Mrs. John B. Nc
Donald of Pacific avenue. The occa-
sion was the marriage OF their daugh'
ter, Miss Lila Mcdonald, to Gordon
Macpherson of Manila.
The Mcdonald home was abloom
with every variety Of yellow flowers
which the autumn season produces.
Huge chrysanthemums, zennias. core
opsis, and golden glow were used in
profusion. The bridal party stood in
bower of fernery which had been
built about the mantel in the living
room. A huge basket of the golden
chrysanthemums was placed on each
side of the mantel,
The bride wore a travelling suit Of
navy blue broadcloth and a smart
black hat trimmed with pompons. She
wore a corsage bouquet Of orchids.
| Only a few relatives and close
| friends witnessed the ceremony.
Afterwards a wedding breakfast was
served, the table being handsomely
decorated in the prevailing color
scheme Of yellow. Mr.. and Mrs. Mac
Phearson left for honeymoon trip
East, planning to remain for some
time in Boston. They will return
to San Francisco some time in De-
cember, when they undoubtedly will
be delightfully."- entertained before
they leave for Manila, which is to be
their future home.
It is matter of great regret to
the many friends Of the bride that
she must leave San Francisco. Gordon
MACPHERSON is son of Mrs. George
MACPHERSON of London, and of the
late Colonel Macpherson of the Royal
Field Artillery.
The wedding was the elimination
Of a romance which began three years
ago when the bride was in Manila,
where Colonel and Mrs. Mcdonald
were stationed.-S. F. Chronicle. Sept.
80.
FISHER-SHAW WEDDING
On Tuesday afternoon at o'clock
occurred the wedding Of Miss Jessie
Shaw and Mr.. Thomas Fisher at the
brides home in Manoa valley. The
marriage lines were read by DR.. ]. H.
williams in very impressive manner.
The rooms were daintily pretty with
hundreds of pale pink and white hibis-
Gus blooms. A leafy bower was
formed of the blossoms and foliage
and here the bride and groom we're
Joined in holy wedlock. There were
no bridal attendants. Mrs. Jonathan
Shaw, mother of the bride, is away on
the mainland. but Mrs Serene Bishop,
the grandmother of the bride, who is
80 years old, was one of the wedding
party. After the ceremony the bride
and groom left for Tantalus, where
they will spend their honeymoon.
When they left instead of being
showered with rice as has been the
| custom-but now economy and Hoo
verize are two words in every tongue
hibiscus petals were used. They will
make their home in Manoa for Mr..
Fisher is going into business here
much to the delight of their friends.
Miss Shaw is a granddaughter of the
late Rev. Serene Bishop and comes
of one of the oldest missionary fam
lilies in the islands.
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A DAY AT WAIAHOLE
A jolly set of picnickers spent the
day at Waiahole enjoying swimming
and tramping. Those enjoying this
pleasant day were Mrs. Samuel Wal
ker, Mrs. James Dougherty, Mrs. Will
liam Rawlins. Mrs. Raymond Brown,
and Mrs. Frank E. Keefer.
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MRS. H. P. AGEE HONORS MRS.
WALTER KENDALL
Mrs. Walter Kendall was the guest
of honor at a, very delightful and in
formal tea over which Mrs. Hamilton
P. Agee presided on. Monday after.
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