Newspaper Articles compiled by Grant McFarlane of Lanark

Newspaper Articles compiled by Grant McFarlane of Lanark.

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CALOREN – COOK Sept 26 1931

Westminster  Presbyterian Church was the scene of one of the prettiest weddings of the year when Mr.  Howard Frederick Caloren and Miss Lois Adelaide Cook were united in marriage by the Rev. Dr. Davies.  Miss Cook is the only daughter o Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Cook,  39 McEwen Avenue and Mr. Caloren is the fourth son of Mrs. George E. Caloren and the late George E. Caloren of Iroquois. The church was beautifully decorated with autumn bloom and palms having the guest pews marked with white ribbons and lily-of-the-valley during the signing of the register Mrs. W. D. Saunders presided at  the organ and Mr. Allan Carr, of Ottawa, rendered an appropriate selection.    The bride was given in marriage by her father, and looked charming in a gown of blue satin, embroidered in net and chiffon of powder blue. She wore a picture hat of pink French felt faced with poudre blue chiffon velvet, and decorated with pink and blue ostrich plumes. Blue crepe shoes and lace mittens matched the pretty effect. She carried a bouquet of pink Butterfly roses, lilies-of-the-valley, and Maidenhair fern. Her only attendant was Miss Marion Frost, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. B. Frost. Miss Marion wore a frock of pink silk crepe and a pink poke bonnet, with shoes and stockings to match. She carried a basket of Sweetheart ros­es and single mums. Albert and Carlyle Cook, brothers of the bride acted as ushers. After the wedding  Mr. and Mrs.  Caloren received at Arran Hall where a dainty luncheon was served. The dining room carried out the bridal effect, being decorated with a large white bell, suspended from a centre chandelier from which were draped conspicuous white streamers. The table was decorated with autumn flowers and tall pink tapers in silver candlesticks. An elaborate bride’s cake be decked the festal board. Mrs. Cook, mother of the bride, was dressed in lace and georgette of Malaga wine shade, and wore a black velvet hat decorated with wine shade ostrich plume crystal beads, and earrings. As a corsage she wore a bouquet of Joanna Hill roses; and lilies-of-the-valley. Mrs. Caloren, mother of the groom, wore a gown of black chiffon velvet and georgette, black tricorn hat with white ostrich plumes and a bouquet of orchids and lilies-of-the-valley. Mrs. Wm. Fitzpatrick, grandmother of the bride, wore black embroidered net over black crepe satin, a black hat and silver fox fur. These ladies assisted in receiving. After the reception the bridal pair drove to the Cook residence on Mc­Ewen Avenue to prepare for traveling. The bride wore a dress of travel tweed in brown shades, lager top coat fox fur, and hat of brown antelope felt with brown plumes and trimming to match. The young couple will travel East on a short honeymoon, after which they will reside at thirteen McEwen Ave. The guests from out of town were Mrs. G. Caloren, mother of the groom, Mrs. Brew and Master Billy, sister and nephew of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. G. Lindsay, Mr. and Mrs. D. Robertson, Mr. Wesley F. Cook of Neenah, Wisconsin and Miss Gwendolyn Mooney and Mr. Allan Carr of Ottawa. The town guests were Rev. Dr. Davies, Mrs. Wm. Fitzpatrick, Miss Effie Gardiner, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. B. Frost, Master Billy and Miss Marion Frost. Mrs. Hugh Fitzpatrick, Mr. and Mrs. A. Slack and Miss Catherine Slack. Many beautiful presents were rec­eived by the young couple including a large silver well-and-tree plat­e; which was the gift of the staff of the Canadian Bank of Commerce where Miss Cook had been employed for five years

Cannon-Thomlinson

A very pretty but quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Cannon, Caledon East, on Monday afternoon, July 6th, when their youngest son, Noble, was united in marriage to Dorothy elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomlinson, of Smiths Falls. The bride wore a pretty blue flowered chiffon gown with large blue picture hat and shoes to match and carried a bouquet of pink roses and baby’s breath. Miss Mildred Thomlinson, who attended the bride, wore pale blue silk with large white hat and shoes to match and carried pink roses. The groom was attended by his brother, Mr. W. B. Cannon. The bride entered the drawing room on the arm of her father, to the strains of the Wedding I March played by Mrs. Wm. Toase, the room being beautifully decorated with ferns and roses and the happy couple standing beneath a floral bell with ,pink and white ribbon streamers. Rev. J. G. Rogers,     uncle of the groom tied the gordian knot, assisted by Rev. W. L. Nichol. During the signing of the register, Mrs. J. G. Rogers rendered a beautiful solo. Af­ter the ceremony a dainty luncheon was served to about thirty guests, the tables being decorated with bouquets, of roses, candles and wedding cake. The toast to the bride was proposed by Rev. Rogers and ably responded to by the groom. Many gifts were received among which might be men­tioned a beautiful dinner service from the manager and staff of the Im­perial Bank, Yonge and Queen streets, Toronto. Several cheques were also included, one for a handsome sum from the groom’s grandmother. The bridal couple left by motor for Mark­dale, Owen Sound and other points, amid showers of confetti, on a short Honeymoon, the bride wearing a light green ensemble with white hat and shoes. The groom is accountant in the Dundas and Victoria streets branch of the Imperial Bank, Toronto.

CODE - RICHARDSON

Mr. G. Stanley Code, son of Mr. John Code, of Carleton Place, and Miss Beat­rice, daughter of Mr. Jas. Richardson, of Hillview, were married by Rev. H. B. Coumans. The bride was gowned in white silk figured mull, and wore the gift of the bridegroom, a beautiful gold brooch set with pearls. Only the relatives and a few of the nearest friends were present. Mr. Core had his residence on Sharp Street, West furnished, and the newly married couple went to their own home the same evening. Mr. Code is connected with the Gordon-Davies Company. -New Liskeard Speaker, June 16.

DAVIES – ALLISON            Aug 17 1933   

Bright August sunshine greeted the fair bride, when on Wednesday afternoon, Miss Olive Allison, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh P. Allison, of Elmsley St. West, was united in marriage to Mr. John J. Davies son of Mrs. Davies and the late David B. Davies, of Burritt’s Rapids. The ceremony was perform­ed in the drawing room which was banked with a profusion of summer bloom. The Rev. R. McNabb per­formed the ceremony. The wedding march was played by Miss Edyth Davies, sister of the groom. This charming bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a beautiful model of maize silk net, made on long lines and appliquéd with satin in matching tones and a semi-circle of orange blossoms. She carried an arm bouquet of Johanna Hill roses and mauve sweet peas. Assisting her, as bridesmaid was Miss Lila Ferguson, gowned in a beautiful model of mauve gorgette and carried a sheaf of snapdragons and sweet peas. Dr. Harvey Kidd, of Ottawa, was groomsman.  During the signing of the register Mrs. Cordon Sutton sang “0 Per­fect Love,” accompanied by Miss Luora Allison, of Morwood. A buffet luncheon was served after which the young couple left on a motor trip through the Adirondacks. The bride traveled in a brown model with hat and shoes to match. The young couple will take up residence in Burritt’s Rapids on their return. Out-of-town guests were: Mr. and j Mrs. Davies, of Governeur, N.Y., Miss Patterson, Star Lake. N.Y.: Mr. and Mrs. James Davies and daughter, of Ottawa: Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Morris of Ottawa; Miss Mills, Montreal: Mrs. Aut, of Winchester; Miss Allison, of Morwood. 

EAMER - LEESON

A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized at the United Church parsonage, by the Rev. A. D. Cornett, M.A., B.D., on Thursday, October 14th, when Lila Maria, eldest daughter of Mrs. Andrew K. Leeson and the late Mr. Leeson of Montague, became the bride of Mr. Frederick Lorne Eamer, son of Mr. Daniel Eamer and the late Mrs. Eamer of Montague. Miss Myrtle Leeson, Reg. N., Smiths Falls, and Mr. Mansel Burns of Carleton Place, witnessed the ceremony. A model gown of Ruby Wine Sheer Crepe made on Princess Lines was worn by the bride. Her veiled turban and shoes were of matching shades. She carried an arm bouquet of Johanna Hill roses and Maiden Hair Fern. Following the ceremony the couple left on a short honeymoon, the bride traveling in a smart tailored costume of travel tweed in mixed tones with trim and accessories of cherry red. The bride is a graduate of the Cham­bers’ Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Eamer will reside in Smiths Falls.

LEESON - EAMER.       MARCH 29th, 1934.

A very quiet, but pretty wedding was solemnized here in ‘St. John’s Church, Saturday evening at six thirty o’clock amid a profusion of Easter lilies and palms, when Marion Marguerite Earner, R .N. daughter of Mr. Daniel Eamer and the late Mrs. Eamer, became the wife of William Andrew Leeson, son of  Mrs. Andrew Leeson and the late Mr. Leeson. The bride, who was unattended, was attired in a swagger suit of blue with blue hat, shoes and accessories. She wore a corsage bouquet of Briar cliff roses. The ceremony was performed in the presence of their immediate relatives by Rev. ‘R. H. Waterman rector of St. John’s Church, Smiths Falls. Immediately after the ceremony, the young couple left on a motor trip to Toronto. On their return, thaw will reside in Smiths Falls.

James - McTavish.

The home of Mr. and Mrs. A. McTavish,  Beckwith, Ont., was the scene of a pretty September wedding on Saturday, the 5th, when their daughter, Elizabeth Catharine was united in marriage to Mr. J. F. James, Balderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. James, Prestonvale, Ont.  The rooms were beautifully decor­ated with a profusion of seasonable flowers and plants. Rev. T. McCord officiated at the ceremony; which was performed under an arch trellised with white ribbon, entwined with asparagus ferns and from which was suspended a large wedding bell land white streamers. The bride who entered the room on the arm of her father, looked charming in a gown of rose beige chiffon crepe and chantil­ly lace made on long graceful lines with a tiny jacket having long sleeves flaring into wide cuffs, and carried a bouquet of Joanna Hill roses and maidenhair fern. A dainty buffet luncheon was served from a table centered with the wedding cake. Later the happy couple left on a motor trip, the bride travelling in an attractive brown suit of new travel tweed flecked with fawn silk a brown Eugenie hat with fawn ostrich plume, and shoes, gloves and bag to match. She wore the gift of the bridegroom, a brown fox fur. On their return Mr. and Mrs. James will live at Balderson.

JOHNSTON-SNIDER 

A very quirt but pretty wedding  solemnized at two o’clock Saturday afternoon at Westminster manse, Smiths Falls, when Jean Dorothea, daughter of Mr. George Snider and the late Mrs. Snider, of Smiths Falls became the bride of Mr. Ken­neth Ledger Johnston, eldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James D. Johnston, of Smiths Falls. Rev. J. MacBeath Miller officiated.

The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore an angora tunic suit of Churchill green with brown velvet trim and gloves and hat to match and a corsage bouquet of premier roses and white chrysanthemums She was attended by Mrs.. D. R. MacDonald wearing a gown of brown crepe with cut velvet trim, and hat and gloves of contrasting green Her corsage bouquet of talisman roses and bronze pom­pons.  Mr. D.R. MacDonald assisted the groom. Following the ceremony the young couple left on a wedding trip to Toronto. They will reside in Smiths Falls.  Mr. and Mrs. Johnston, who are popular amongst the young people in town were  the recipients of good  wishes on this occasion

Learoyd - Strong        Thursday, January 29th, 1931.

A very quiet wedding was solemnized in St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Toronto, at 8.30 p.m. on March 21 of Marjorie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Strong of Perth. Ont., to Lyall A. Learoyd son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. G Learoyd, of Ottawa. Rev. G. D Lightbourn officiated The bride was becomingly  gowned in porcelain blue French crepe with hat and shoes of navy. They were attended by Miss Billie Strong, sister of the bride and Dr. Robert J. E. Hanna, both of Perth.

McCutcheon—McBride                    Dec 21 1931

Last Saturday afternoon in the United Church, Smiths Falls, Rev. Dr. Semple officiating, Lillian Eliza­beth McBride was united in marriage with Charles Laurie McCutcheon. The bride is the popular daughter, of Dr. C. W. and Mrs. McBride, of Smiths Falls, and the groom is the son of Mrs. A. N. McCutcheon, of Brantford, and the late Mr. McCut­cheon. The bride was given in mar­riage by her father and was exceed­ingly attractive in a most becoming wedding dress of cornflower blue chiffon, made on Princess Lines with shoes and velvet hat in similar shade, and a bouquet of Butterfly roses. Mrs. Clifford A. Curtiss, of Kingston, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, in a beautiful dress of seasand georgette and lace, with hat of shirred velvet in hunter’s green and shoes of the same shade, and carried Talisman roses. Dr. Clifford Curtiss, attended the groom, the ushers being Mr. Earl R. Witmer, of Toronto, and Mr. Edward 0. Percival,  of Ottawa. Dr. and Mrs. Mc­Bride received afterwards at their home, Mrs. McBride wearing a most becoming gown of midnight blue chiffon and lace, with hat and shoes to match and a shoulder bouquet of Bonny Bess roses, with Mrs. A. N. McCutcheon assisting, who wore a dress of black velvet, adorned with cream lace, and black hat. On their, return from their wedding trip the young couple will reside in Toronto, at 15 Castleview avenue. The bride is a young lady who enjoys the esteem of a very large circle of friends, and is extremely popular with the younger set. She is smart and ac­complished and socially prominent. To her and her life partner The Telegram extends very best wishes.

In Holy Wedlock     MOIR - LUCAS

St. John’s Anglican Church was the scene of a quiet but pretty wedding on Thursday morning last when the rector, Rev. R. H. Waterman, united in marriage Audrey Noreen, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. F’. Lucas and   Mr. Harold Peter Moir, of   Toronto and son of Mr. and Mrs., John Moir, of Montague. The, bride looked very pretty in a dark brown  suit with hat and shoes to match and wearing a corsage bouquet of Talisman roses. She was attended by Miss Hazel Moir, sister of the groom, who also wore a. brown suit, and matching accessories and a corsage of Johanna Hill roses. Mr. Jack Parslow of Brockville assisted the groom. After the ceremony a wedding luncheon was served at the home of the bride’s parents after which the young couple left on motor trip. Mr. and Mrs. Moir will take up residence in Toronto.

ROE - KEIR 

A profusion of lovely gladioli of various hues in tall urns arranged with palms forming an arch, was the setting for an Interesting and very pretty autumn wedding at the bride’s home, 31 McEwen Ave., on Thursday evening at five o’clock, when Vera Geraldine, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Keir was united in marriage to Wilson Bland Roe son of Mr. T. G. Roe and the late Mrs. Roe. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. D. Cornett, M.A., B.D., O.B.E., pastor of the United Church assisted by Rev. H. B. Herrington of Thomas­burg, uncle of the bride. Only  the Immediate relatives and friends were­ present. The, only attendants were the nephew of the bride, Master Arthur Keir as ring bearer with little Miss Elizabeth Stewart of Montreal as flower girl, she wore a very dainty frock of pink crepe de chine and carried a. basket of pink rose buds and forget-me-nots. The bride, given in marriage by her father, entered to the strains of Lohengrins Bridal march played by Mrs. Thomas Rich­mond. During the signing of the re­gister Miss Carrie Chalmers cousin of the bride sang “Because”. The bride was lovely, gowned in Mancher blue chiffon velvet cut in long close-fitting lines, with sleeves of net trim­med with ruffles of velvet. A Prin­cess Marina hat was worn. She car­ried an arm bouquet of Johanna Hill’ roses. Her grandmother’s gold brooch was her only ornament. Following the ceremony a reception was held, about thirty guests being present. The bride’s mother wore ‘black chiffon velvet with shoulder bouquet of roses. A buffet supper was served, the table being attractively adorned with yellow and mauve flowers with lighted tapers of the same hue. Mr. and Mrs. Roe left on a short motor trip through Muskoka district and points in western Ontario. The bride travelling wore a smart brown cos­tume with accessories to match. On their return they will take up resi­dence at 19 Lombard St. The bride was formerly on the Public School teaching staff and also prominent in musical circles while the groom is a well-known young business man also interested in sporting activities of town. The bride was the recipient of beautiful gifts as a token of the es­teem in which they are held. Mr. and Mrs. Roe have the best wishes and congratulations of host of friends.

Strong-Haney.      MONDAY, OCTOBER 14 1935     

The marriage of Louise Lillian, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Haney, of Montreal, to Mr. Robert Lloyd Strong, of Montreal. son of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Strong, of Perth, Ont., took place at noon on  Saturday, at the home of the bride’s  parents, 1390 Sherbrooke street West, Montreal. Rev. David A. Mac­ Lennan, of Emmanuel United Church, officiated.

TENNANT - FIELD.

PEMBROKE, Nov. 10.-(Staff.) -A pretty Autumn wedding was solemnized today at St. Oswald’s Anglican Church, Chalk River, when Miss Mary Field, daughter of James Field and the late Mrs. Field, was united in marriage to Gordon Tennant, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Tennant, all of Chalk River. Rev. T. A. Jarvis, Peta­wawa Anglican Mission, officiated. The church was decorated with bankings of  green and yellow  chrysanthemums. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a lovely gown of midnight blue. transparent velvet, a floor-length model with fitted bodice, and a full skirt. She wore a turban of the same material, with a halo veil, and matching accessories. Her bouquet was of Briarcliff roses and maiden-hair fern. Miss Eva Tennant, sister of the bridegroom, who was bridesmaid, wore a gown of Turquoise blue taf­feta, with a brim off-the-face navy hat. She carried Joanna Hill roses. Wallace Field, of Chatham, Ont., brother of the bride, was best man. Mrs. George Field presided at the organ, and during the signing of the register W. C. McLaughlin,  of Pembroke, sang “I Love You Truly.” A reception was held later in the Public Hall, which was dec­orated with white bells and streamers. Mr. and Mrs. Tennant will live in Chalk River. Out-of-town guests were Mrs. Annie Reynolds, Smiths Falls; Miss Myrtle Field, Pembroke; Wallace and Weldon Field, Mrs. George Field and Roy Reynolds, of Chat­ham; Mr. and Mrs. Allan Hinds, Hemlo; Mrs. A. Hinds, Cartier; W. C. McLaughlin and Arthur Lemke, Pembroke.

THORNBURY - GILLILAND

Metropolitan Church, Victoria, B. C., was beautifully decorated on Saturday, September 18, for the wedding of Mabel Eliza, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Gilliland, 1321 Johnson  Street, and Mr. George S. Thornbury, of Victoria, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Thornbury of Perth. Tall white baskets filled with pink Sylph gladioli edged the platform, which was centered with a large basket of pink and white glad­ioli. On either side of the pulpit were tall ivory tapers in silver candel­abra. Rev. A. E. Whitehouse conducted the services and as the register was being signed, Mrs. Fred Hawes sang Still As the Night,” accompanied by Mr. Edward Parsons, who played the  wedding marches.  Given in marriage by her father, the lovely bride was attired in a wed­ding gown of ivory suede lace with a long train. The deep lace collar fell softly over the shoulder forming the short sleeve of the dress, with which  was worn a short jacket fastened with tiny lace-covered  buttons, with long sleeves forming points over the hands. Her long veil was of tulle worn with a cornet of orange blossoms, and she carried a shower bouquet of Ophelia roses, bouvardia and lily of the valley. Mrs. Roy Linley  of Penticton, in rose pink moire, was matron of hon­or, and the bride’s sister, Hiss Helen Gilliland, in aqua blue moire, was the bridesmaid. Their frocks were made trimmed with contrasting color, and tight bodices, finished with knots of rosebuds on each shoulder, with full skirts in redingote style edged with  pleated frills and graduating to short train. Their hats were made in off-the-face styles of pleated frills. They carried colonial bouquets of pink rosebuds, carnations and delphinium. Mr. Alex Geddes was best man and Mr. Fred Hawes and Mr. Harry Gilliland ushered the guests to their pews which were designated with, bows of white tulle and pale pink gladioli. Mr. and Mrs. Gilliland welcomed a host of friends at their home after the ceremony in a profusion of rose’s gladioli, chrysanthemums and asters in pink and white. Mrs. Gillilard wore a gown of iris blue chiffon velvet with matching turban.  Mrs. Thornbury, who assisted in receiving was in black chiffon velvet and both wore corsage bouquets of Talisman rosebuds and violets. The bride’s cake centred the table, standing between silver candelabra holding tall ivory tapers. Silver vases of swansonia and Cecil Brunner rosebuds were placed at each end of the table. After a honeymoon at Qualicum Beach, Mr. and Mrs.  Thornbury will side at Carberry House, Victoria the bride travelled in a coat of At­lantic blue trimmed with grey fox and a matching hat, worn with a Deja model floral blue frock. Among the lovely gifts were a test of flat silver from the bride’s associates at the Parliament Build­ings, a silver relish from the Robert Burns McMicking Chapter I. O. D. E. ‘which the bride is a member; a cheque from the Shawnigan Lumber Co., of which the bridegroom is a partner individual gifts from the members of the firm, and a table lamp from the outside staff. Out-of-town guests included  Mrs. Thornbury of Perth; Mrs. Mabel Mc­regor, Mr. Earl McGregor,  Miss Katharine Lee, Mrs. Cleland, Mrs. Mogg and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mawinney, all of Vancouver.

WILSON - CODE

IROQUOIS FALLS   June 19.-(Spe­cial.)-St. Mark’s Church was the scene of the wedding; Thursday morning at 10 o’clock, of Irma Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. S, Code, to Mr. Hubert James Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson, Ottawa. The Rev. Roy Manwaring performed the ceremony, and Mr. Patterson pre­sided at the organ. Daring the sign­ing of the register Mrs. L. R. Newman sang “Until.”  The bride was given  in marriage by Mr. N. C. Mansell owing to her father’s illness. The bride was gowned in a becoming frock of beige embroidered net, chiffon jacket with balloon sleeves, beige taffeta mittens, cap of turquoise blue ribbon, with matching shoes. She was assisted by her sister, Miss Elva, as maid of honor, and  Miss Pearl Brown as bridesmaid, wearing frocks of eyelet batiste, blue And  pink respectively, with white velvet caps; shoes and gloves to match, carrying bouquets of Sweetheart roses and lily-of-the-valley, The flower girl, Miss Helen Newman, looked charm­ing in a white crepe de chine frock, with lace hat, carrying a bouquet of Sweetheart roses. Mr. William Bridge was best man. and Mr. George Wilson and Mr. Leighton Mansell acted as ushers. A reception followed at the home of the bride’s parents. The mother of the bride was gowned in a black georgette dress, with girdle of silver beads, and wore a corsage of orchids Later the happy couple left by motor for Muskoka, the bride travel­ling in a smart lighter-than-navy suit, with grey fur, crepe turban and accessories.     

WILSON – CODE  JUNE 27 1906

Mr. J. E. Wilson, of Taylor Bros., and Mary, only daughter of Mr. John Code, of Boyd’s, were quietly married at the bride’s home at, 6:30 on Wednesday evening last by the Rev. Mr. Turley. Rector of Clayton. Only the family friends were present. The ceremony was distinct and delightful because of its matchless sim­plicity. The wedding supper followed. The bride lived in town for some months as one of the book-keepers for Taylor Bros. and her polished manner and quick perceptions made her an attraction in the establishment to the crowds that throng that store. Mr. Wilson has been with the firm for five years and boars the hallmark for courtesy and solidity. The bride was the recipient of a large number of gifts, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson at once started on their journey together in the neat brick corner cottage next Mr. Hammond, North Side, where all sincerely wish for them the fullness of joy.,,

ZIMMERMAN - STEWART

A pretty wedding was solemnized at Renfrew, Ont., at noon yesterday, of Lulu Mary, youngest daughter of Mrs., Donald Stewart, to Mr., Norman Ed­ward Zimmerman, manager of the Ren­frew branch of the Royal Bank of Can­ada. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride’s mother, Nor­ton Street, by Rev. Dr. Mick, pastor of Renfrew United Church.  Given in marriage by her brother-­in-law, Mr. Herbert A. Smart, the bride was unattended. Miss Maurie Gau­dette, of Arnprior, played the wedding music. A pretty gown of champagne georgette trimmed with imported lace of the same shade, with gold slippers, was worn by this attractive bride She carried a shower bouquet Briar Cliff roses. Following the ceremony, a buffet lun­cheon was served, the dining room be­ing prettily adorned in pink and white flowers, Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman later left for a motor trip, the bride travelling in a navy blue georgette cos­tume, with navy coat, trimmed with a platinum fur and shoes to match. On their return they will take up resi­dence at 717 Horton street.. Out-of ­town guests included Mr. and Mrs., E. O. Zimmerman, of Hamilton, parents of the bridegroom. Miss Edna Box, of Calabogie, and Miss Maurie Gaudette of Arnprior.

Cockwell - Irvine.

FRANKTOWN, Ont, Sept. 3. Special A very Pretty but quiet wedding was solemnized at St Paul’s manse, Franktown on Tuesday afternoon. Sept. l, when Miss Ella Marguerite Irvine, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H Irvine became he bride of Mr. Edward Cockwell, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cockwell of Ottawa.  Rev McCord performed the ceremony. The young couple were unattended the ceremony being witnessed by Miss Beulah Irvine, sister of the bride, and Mr. Earl Tuck, of Ottawa

The, bride wore a pretty gown of white chiffon crepe in floral design with white accessories carried a bouquet of pink rosebuds, baby’s breath and maidenhair fern.  After the ceremony a wedding supper was served at the home of the bride’s parents only members of the immediate families being present. The table was laid in a color scheme of pink and white, adorned with bouquets of summer blooms,         and centered with the wedding cake.  Miss Eleanor Gore, assisted by Mrs. James Couch and Miss Ruth Dopson, served, after which the young couple left for a trip to  Toronto, Niagara and  Other points The bride traveling in blue wool three piece suit, blue hat and other matching accessories. On their return they will reside in Ottawa

DOPSON - IRVINE

On Wednesday, November 6th a wedding of much interest took place at St. Paul’s manse here when Rev. Mr. McCord united in marriage Miss Elma Dopson daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dopson of Drummond and Mr. Ferguson Irvine son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Irvine of Franktown. Miss Ruth Dopson sister of the bride and Mr. Benson Cameron acted as witnesses. A reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents in Drummond on Wednesday evening.

FERRIER~FERGUSON

On Saturday, July 3rd, in Toronto, a quiet wedding was solemnized by the Rev. J. O. Johnston, of Margaret Doris Ferguson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Ferguson of Smiths Falls, to Mr. Jack Anderson Ferrier of Toronto, son of Mrs. Ferrier and the late Mr. George W. Ferrier. The bride wore an afternoon dress of chalk white silk crepe with accessor­ies to match and a shoulder knot of sweetheart roses and lily-of-the-val­ley. She was attended by her sis­ter, Miss Beryl Ferguson, of Toronto who wore a frock of Bavarian blue silk crepe and accessories to match with pale pink roses and lily-of-the­ valley. Mr. Web. Devlin of Toronto was groomsman.

Following the ceremony a small reception was held at the home of the groom’s mother after which the young couple left on a motor trip, and on their return will reside in Toronto

Mr. and Mrs. John Davis Fer­guson of Smith’s Falls, Ontario, announce the engagement, of their daughter, Margaret Doris, to Mr. Jack Anderson Ferrier of Toronto, son of Mrs. Ferrier and the late Mr. George W. Ferrier. The mar­riage will take place in Toronto July 3rd.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Ferguson announce the engagement of their eldest daughter, Lila Geraldine to Mr. William Allan McFarlane, son of Mr. and Mrs. H McFarlane, Lanark Ontario.  The marriage to take place quietly the latter part of September.

MCFARLANE – FERGUSON

Smiths Falls United Church parsonage was the scene of an interesting wedding this afternoon at three o’clock when Miss Lila Geraldine Ferguson, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Ferguson became the bride of Mr. William Allan McFarlane, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. H McFarlane, Lanark, Ontario.  Rev A.D. Cornett performed the ceremony and they were attended by Miss Beulah Irvine, cousin of the bride, and Mr. Henry McFarlane, brother of the groom.  The bride was attired in a smart tailored suit of Monoa brown with matching accessories and wore a corsage of Talisman roses and fern.  Following the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. McFarlane left on a motor trip to Quebec City and Lake Placid.  On their return they will take up residence in Lanark Ontario


Posted: 12 March, 2005