The Archive · 1922

Sheppard of the Ningpo Methodist

She was attended by two dainti-\ly dressed bridesmaids, Misses Helena Carey and Gudrun Petersen, who wore dresses of white organdie, pink satin sashes, and what were especially charming, {poke bonnets of black velvet with shoes to match. Each carried a bouquet of pink carnations. The best man was Mr. Kennet of Messrs. Butterfield & Swire's establishment at Ningpo.

The serviev, which was choral, was conducted by the Rt. Rev. Bishop Molony who in his address ito the bride and bridegroom anid assembled friends spoke most appredatively of the esteem and good will Mr. Bookless had won for him-golf during his sojourn in the Settlement both socially and in his capacity of Officer of the Salt Gabelle. \He expressed the undoubted and fervent wish not only of those friends, Chinese and foreign, who were assembled within the church but also of a large circle outside, that every blessing and prosperity might follow the bridal pair.

The hymns "Rest in the Lord" and "O Perfect Love" were sung and the Bridal Music from "Lohengrin" and Mendelssohn's Wedding; March were rendered. The Rev. W. P. Bates of the Ningpo Methodist College played the organ.

The reception was held ithe house of Bishop and Mrs. Molony where a beautiful display lof presents was on view. From here amid the hearty greetings and \cheers of the guests the happy {couple took their departure for the honeymoon, which is to consist of a house-boat tour in the—beautiful {lake country near Ningpo.

The weather which in the morn-jing had been wild and rainy most bited fortunately cleared up later in the day so that the ceremony took place under the most favourable auspices.,

Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.

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