Quite a number of people assembled lin the Cathedral on Wednesday aftornoon to witness the wedding of Mr. John Vincent Champneys Davis and Miss Marguerite Emma Pietzsch. The aisle had been tastefully decorated with bamboo foliage, relieved by bunches of marguerites and roses, and the chancel was one mass of flowers, principally beautiful cum lilies, Mr. RE, W. Pullen, organist. of the Cathedral, played F.E. Bach's Andante 0, Allegro before the arrival of the bride, who was escorted by Mr. 8.8. Benjamin. The service waa fully choral, the choir firat ing "The voice that breathed The Rev. A. J. Walker, M.A. Dean of the Cathedral, por-formed the ceremony and was assisted by the Rev. R. G. Winning, A. Mr. 8.8. Benjamin gave the brid: away and Mr. FI. Marshall seted best man. The choir then sang Perfect Love" and the happy couple retired to sign the register. On their return the organist played Mendelech. The dainty little Misses Benjamin acted as bridesmaids; Messrs. W. A. Kirchstoin, C. R Burkill, F. N. Msthows, and F. B. Pfordten were the ushers.
A reception was held at 4.30 p.m. at the residence of Mr. and Mfrs. 8. 8. Benjamin, No. 169, Bubbling Well Road. The Rev. A. J. Walker proposed the health and happiness of the bride and bridegroom in felicitous terms, the bridegroom responding appropriately. The health of the tiny bridesmaids was proposed by Mr. F. L. Marahall. The iding presents wore numerous and costly and included two handsome gifts from the foreign and m fis of Messrs, A.B. Burkill and Sons. The happy couple left Shanghai for Japan yesterday on the C.N.8. Chenan.
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