The Archive · 1936

Charming Wedding at Mokanshan

Happy Couple to Reside in California Prox Our Own Conesroneerr 'Mokanshan, July 28, Joy runs uke a golden' "thread {hough the homely pattern of Mor Kansan rife to-d99" for the: wedding bells are ringing. Phere isa prevails tug sense of God's ood providence making everyone serenely hoppy.

Mis "Lilian Gorinne Oliver, daughter "of Mr, and "Mrs. [Charles Enver, was "given in, mure lage to hi, Howland" Date Weber, The wedding ceremony took place wh at the 'Mokanshan Ghureh, a towers ing ediee built of stone, stying ex-session of simpllely and' dignity, 'Phe interior was tastefully decorated with bamboos, the Chinese "tree of les" and. gorgeous clusters of les bowed taels welcome o the muptel pair. With the musica' strains" of "ere Comes the Bride," the congregation stood (o attention of th Bridal procession "oated leaves of blossom borne on a" gentle Dr. L. 1. Mofet of the Southern Presbyterian Mission, was the pres Jing' minister, andthe. bride wa ftiven away by her father, She wa fraclously gowned in white silk lace ver satin, with handsome tile. well fand' Coronet. "The bride's sisters

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carried bouguels of old. English eden flowers, Littl Miss Nasmyth Wwasethe tran bearer eatrying aut her Auties with grace and ehatm. The Aisle of the church was strewn, with golden palais by the flower girl and Master Stewart' Goodwin was' tendance, filing the role of ring bearer. 'The best man was the brides brother, John Oliver, who "recently arrived on a visit from Ameren, The Whole setting wor a pageant of beauty, and gave a. tumult of pride and pleasure. 'The service was lifted {o\a' peaceful solemnity and. seemed be'a part of nature's rhythm and In, perfect harmony with the afuent splendour of a summer' day.

The reception was held in the beauticut park, owned by the Mokanshan "Association and" the colour harmonies gave a glitter and sgalety to the happy throng which was. set oft against a magnificent background seen foliage. 'The bride. and bridegroom had' fine end off to the accompaniment. of firecrackers. The honeymoon wil" be spent in visiting some of the historic places in Chine before' saling for their new home In Pleasant Weather 'The weather at Mokanshan Is gay Jand "kind. A dally thunderstorm keeps the alr fresh' and sweet and crowds of visitors are enjoying the cool retreat. This hill resort growing in popularity, specially. with the Chinese who seem charmed with the loveliness of the scene, The natural growth of bamboo and shrubs race the slopes with every. shade of green, The walks unveil at every bend glorious views with the buekground of softly rounded hills raising their shapely heads to the skies of blue. And the birds of Mfokanian, are a great delight making the mountain top a melodious. paradise, At this season of the year, the horizon flames with summer, and the sunlit landscape impels one to linger and return. Evening is like a word peace as the setting sun. bathes the distant plain in a carpet of gold, Amongst the distinguished visitors from afar is Mrs. Dennis, q Bible lecturer from the Bible School, Los Angeles. The course of Bible studies fon the deep things of the spiritual ite, are greatly appreciated, and her ministry of the Word Is helping many to become more perfectly equipped for all good work, Frost 2,500,000 to 3,000,000 plout of cotton are expected to be harvest fed this season in opel, which ro-presents an increase of over 500,000 600,000 piculs. "A group Japanese cotton merchants are ported to have sent delegates to the Ho and Tung Ho districts to purchase cotton crops from farmers,

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