On afternoon. an ex-Saturday ceedingly pretty wedding was.solemnised at Trinity Cathedral here between is Sofie Baumann of Stuttgart, and Liewt-Com. Edward Secretan,.R. N. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A.J. Walker, M.A, whilst. the choral part of the service was efficiently performed by a voluntary choir of British sailors from the ships at present in the harbour. Rerraee 'The Cathedral lad been artistically Aecorated for the occasion. Tall' arches of bamboo foliage and grasses..were erected down the long nave, whilst above the" flower-laden chancel rails a tall archway was arranged, from which was suspended by wide satin ribbon a basket of white' exotics. High above the rail her side of the chancel two large flags were artistically raped representing the British and the German nations. Whilst the congrogation were waiting for the arrival of the bride, Mr. Moule played a beautiful selection of music in commemoration of Lord Nelson's grant victory at the battle of Trafalgar, the day being the anniversary of that h rent.
The bride arrived shortly after the appointed hour of three o'clock and on her way up the nave, was accompanied by her brother, Mr. Paul Baumann, and preceded by a choir of boys in white surplices inging "The voice that breathed o'er, She wore quaintly fashioned Empire gown of purest white Liberty' satin, draped over chiffon.' It was effectively trimmed with Chantilly lace and exquisite embroidered—passementerie. Her veil which was a gift fro her mother, was of filmy tule, and was fastened beneath a wreath of myrtle gacwiture of which' adorned Her bouquet was an artistic arrangement of white roses and asparagus torn tied with long. strands of white ribbon. Dr. Cross acted as groomsman, whilst the bride.was attended by. tivo little! maids, the Misses Marion and Jean Hoerter, who wore pretty white! sailor frocks of white serge, the blouses of which were fashioned' with wide sailor collars of pale blue jean embroidered with white anchors. They also wore sailor caps of pale blue, encircled by a black ribbon inscribed with the mamo of Lieut.-Com. Secretat's ship, H. M. 8. 'Teal. Both' were the -'r pretty gold brooch from the bridegroom, Tepresenting a'horse shoe -and a' riding crop, and instead of s° bouquet: they carried prettily designed baskets: of cosmos blossoms and ferns.
After the ceremony i large' nnmber'of friends attended a reception given at "The Elms" by Mrs.'J.- Johnston, who wore' a lovely reception "gown of embroidered satin face cloth in the softest shade of polo grey, with a toque to match. Mr: Johnston proposed the health'of the bride and bridegroom in a_ few aptly chosen words, to which Licut.-Com.
Secretan made a very happy. reply by transposing the meaning of Admiral Nelson's historic words, "England expects every. man to do his duty," and thus reminding the'bachelors who were' present, of one duty left unfulfilled, namely that of matrimony. Later on.the happy couple left: amidst showers of rice and other tokens of good wishes, The bride's going away gown was of a pale green transparent material over white. with which was worn a wide-brimmed hat of white. chiffon,, trimmed with ostrich pinnies,
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