Kaifeng was the scene of a charming wedding during the past week, The Rev. George A. Andrew has won the hearts of a host pf Chinese friends, as: well as the warm yvegard and respect of his brother missionaries. A pleasing feature of the service was—that Chinese and English were used. Together with some 70 missionaries, of various Missions, the large church of the Canadian Church Mission was filled with Chinese guests. The bride, Miss Mabel Marie Vaughan, has been working for some years China. She comes from the China Inland Mission, and is well known in Kaifeng although she has lately been working in Shekichen, Honan.
The church was prettily decorated with autumn leaves, and hothouse flowers. The bride was beautifully dressed in white silk, her veil was wreathed with orange blossoms, and she carried a bouquet of roses and asparagus fern. She was given away by the Rev. F. S. Joyce, of the China Inland Mission, who acted on behalf of her parents in England. She was attended by Miss Wallis, of her former Mission in Shekichen, who also was very charmingly dressed. The best man was the Rev, George E. Simmons, Principal of St. Andrew's school in Kaifeng.
The service was conducted by the Rt. Rey. W. C. White, v.p., assisted by Paster Wei who took the Chinese part of the service. The first and last hymns were sung in Chinese. The English hymn was "Oh Perfect Love," and the bridal music was rendered by Miss Jenkins, and was much appreciated.
The reception was held at the house of Bishop and Mrs. White, Where the presents were displayed. Toasts to the bride and bridegroom Were given by the Revs. Joyce and Simmons, who spoke in warm praise of the former work of both and the bright prospects of their united efforts in their new field of labour. The toasts were replied to by Mr. Andrew in a few well-chosen words.
The happy couple left here to spend their honeymoon on_ the Western Hills outside of Peking. Both Chinese fire-crackers and rice showers sped them on their way. The Orphanage Boy Scouts played band music in the Bishop's garden, while the reception was going on.
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