The Archive · 1937

WEDDING. BELLS IN NINGPO

From OvR Own CORRESPONDENT

Ningpo, July 17.

The marriage of the Rev. E. P. Slater and Miss P. M, Atter was solemnized this afternoon in St. Paul's Church, by courtesy of the Church Missionary Society.

Mr, Slater is a member of.the Methodist Mission and has been in Ningpo for several years but his bride only came out from England this week. The service was conducted by the Rev. A. A. Conibear of the Methodist Mission, assisted by the Rev, Y. D. Hsu, who offered a prayer, Other members of the mission assisted—Miss Katherine Coombs was bridesmaid, the Rev. H. Tomlinson was the best man, and Miss D. Coombs officiated at the organ.

After the ceremony a option. was held at the Methodist Compound attended by about 60 guests. Mr. and Mrs, H. S. Redfern acted as host and hostess and suitable toasts were proposed and speeches made,

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