The Collegiate Scrapbook
The
Collegiate Scrapbook
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by Evelyn (Bole) Storey, of Pakenham.
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TIMMINS
- SOMERTON (1937)
PAKENHAM,
Ont., Nov, 22.(Special) A quiet, but pretty wedding, was solemnized, at the
manse, Pakenham, on Saturday when Esther Joyce (Somerton), oldest
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Somerton, of Pakenham, was united in
marriage with Ollise Milton Timmins, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Allan
Timmins, also of Pakenham.
Rev. Harold A. Turner, pastor of St.
Andrew's United
Church, performed the ceremony.
The bride was in a wedding gown of
navy blue triple sheer, with navy blue felt hat, navy blue shoes and matching
accessories.
She wore a corsage bouquet of
Talisman roses and maiden hair fern.
Miss Clara Somerton, sister of the
bride, and Beattie Timmins, brother of the bridegroom acted as witnesses.
Immediately following the ceremony,
dinner was served to immediate relatives, at the home of the bride's aunt, Miss
Mabel Somerton, after which the happy couple left on a motor trip to Quebec.
On their return, a reception will be
tendered the young couple in the Agricultural Hall, to which about 200 are
invited.
For traveling, the bride wore a
light blue rabbit's hair dress, black coat and hat.
GILMOUR-
CAVANAGH
The
wedding was solemnized quietly at the church of the Ascension, Ottawa, on Monday, August 31st, at
five p.m.
, of Myrtle Luscinda (Cavanagh),
younger daughter of Mrs. Hannah Cavanagh and the late John Andrew Cavanagh of
Pakenham, and Maurice Gilmour, eldest son of Mrs. G. Gilmour and the late
Mr. Gilmour of Almonte. Rev. C. A. Bender officiated.
Miss Muriel Gilmour, sister of the
groom, was bridesmaid and Mr. Wilfred Lindsay was best man.
The bride wore a gown of navy blue
sheer triple crepe and georgette with navy accessories and wore a corsage
bouquet.
The bridesmaid was gowned in an
ensemble of grey and blue with navy blue accessories.
In the evening a reception was
tendered the bride and groom in the L.O.L. hall, Almonte, where they were the
recipients of many beautiful and useful gifts.
They will reside in Fitzroy
Harbor. The best wishes of this community are extended to the young couple.
METCALFE
- BARR (1937)
A
quiet but pretty wedding, took place, at three o'clock on Wednesday, April 21st,
of Annie Mabel (Barr) younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Barr of
Hall's Mills to Mr. Albert John Metcalfe, only son of Mrs. Robert
Metcalfe and the late Robert Metcalfe of Pakenham. Rev. G. D. Empey officiated.
The bride, who was given in marriage
by her father, was lovely in a dress of blue crepe. She carried an arm bouquet
of roses and wore a wreath of orange blossoms in her hair.
The bride's sister Jean, acted as
bridesmaid and looked pretty in a one-piece tunic dress of blue flowered crepe.
Mr. John Borrowman of Middleville acted as groomsman.
The room was tastefully decorated
with pink and white streamers. The bridal couple stood under an arch of
evergreens.
The bride's going away dress was
flowered crepe. Her coat was blue with accessories to match.
Following the ceremony, dinner was
served. A reception was held in the evening and the young couple received many
beautiful and useful gifts.
The next morning, they left for Ottawa
and other points. On their return, they
will reside near Pakenham.
BROOME
- MUNRO
Married
at Ottawa, on
Nov. 15th, 1933
, Wilhemine (Munro), daughter of Mr.
J. W. Munro of Arnprior, to Archie T. Broome of
Santiago de Cuba, Cuba, son of Mrs. J. M. George of Renfrew.
RYAN
- STANTON (1937)
PAKENHAM,
Ont., Sept. 19. - 1 (Special). An attractive Autumn wedding was
solemnized in St. Peter Celestine's Catholic Church, here, on Saturday, when
Miss Rita Margaret Stanton, daughter of and Mrs. Joseph Stanton,
Pakenham, became the bride of Dominic James Ryan, son of Mr. and Mrs.
James Ryan of Huntley.
The bride was attired in a pale blue
satin gown, made on long slender lines, with small hat gloves and shoes of
corresponding color. She carried pink roses and blue forget-me-nots, tied with
pink ribbon. She was escorted to the altar by her brother, Gervais Stanton, Ottawa, who with Sylvester Ryan, brother of the
bridegroom, acted as witnesses.
Mrs. T. A. Nugent played the wedding
music and during the ceremony Miss Fonsie Lunney, sang "Ave Maria" and
an "O Salutaris."
Following the ceremony, a wedding
breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents to the immediate
families of the bride and bridegroom.
Miss Regina Girouard and Miss Anna
Doyle, girl friends of the bride, assisted in serving.
Later, Mr. and Mrs. Ryan left on a
wedding trip, after which they will reside at the bridegroom's home in Huntley.
For traveling, the bride wore a rust colored suit with brown accessories.
37,964
Canadians Killed - 53,073 Wounded - 2,866 Missing in World War II
Casualties
in the Canadian armed forces in World War II totaled 102,954, including 37,964
dead, at the end of hostilities. Following are the figures for services:
|
Dead
|
Wounded
|
Missing
|
Prisoners (since liberated)
|
Total
|
Navy
|
1,911
|
318
|
10
|
97
|
2,336
|
Army
|
21,806
|
51,428
|
351
|
6,469
|
80,054
|
RCAF
|
14,247 |
1,327
|
2,505
|
2,485 |
20,564
|
Totals
|
37,964
|
53,073
|
2,866
|
9,051
|
102,954 |
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SMITHSON
- McCANN (Oct 19, 1937)
A
pretty wedding was solemnized at the brides home, Cedar Hill, on Thursday night
last, when Emma Alice McCann, youngest daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.
James McCann of Pakenham, was united in marriage with John D. Smithson,
son of Mrs. Samuel Smithson, of Cedar Hill and the late Mr. Smithson.
Rev. Harold A. Turner, pastor of St.
Andrew's United
Church, Pakenham, performed the ceremony.
The bride, given in marriage by her
brother, Edgar McCann, was in her wedding gown of Arabian rose chiffon velvet
made on long lines, with hat, shoes and gloves of the same shade.
She carried a bouquet of Joanna Hill roses, Miss Irene McCann, as
bridesmaid, who wore a dress of green crepe, with matching accessories and
carried a Colonial bouquet of mums and Talisman roses.
Harvey Giles of Pakenham was best
man and Mrs. Stuart Fulton, played the wedding
music.
Following the ceremony a buffet
luncheon was served to 34 guest after which the bridal party left on a motor
trip. On their return they will reside on the grooms, farm in Cedar Hill. For
traveling the bride wore a crepe dress of hunter green shade with hat to match,
grey tweed coat, with grey fur trimming.
Assisting in serving were: Mrs.
Stuart Fulton, Miss Myrtle Giles, Miss Bessie and Mary McFadden, Ottawa. Mrs. Edgar McCann, Mrs. James Wood and
Mrs. J. H. McFadden poured tea, and Mrs. Norman Clark cut the ices.
LILLIE
- FLEMING (
Sep 28 1953
)
The
marriage was quietly solemnized at the manse, Pakenham, on Tuesday afternoon at
2.30 O'clock of Miss Edith Fleming daughter of Mr. James Fleming of
Antrim and the late Mrs. Fleming, and Mr. Allan Lillie, son of Mr. W. J.
Lillie of Kinburn and the late Mrs. Lillie. Rev. J. P. Falconer officiated.
The attendants were Miss Bessie Bole
and Mr. Robert Fleming.
The bride was dressed in a brown
diagonal wool crepe suit and blouse of egg shelf satin and wore a brown hat and
accessories.
She had a corsage of pink and blue
larkspur and maiden hair fern. Later
Mr. and Mrs. Lillie left on a motor trip to Wakefield
and the Gatineau
district.
TOSHACK
- LINDSAY. (1934)
The
marriage of Miss Edith Lindsay, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton A.
Lindsay of Pakenham, to Mr. Robert E. Toshack, son of Mrs. and the late
Greville Toshack of Almonte, was solemnized on Saturday, September 29, at the
home of the bride's parents, by Rev. G. D. Empey.
The bride, given in marriage by, her
father, entered the room to the strains of the Lohengrin Wedding March, played
by Miss Muriel Rath. She was charming in her smartly designed gown of midnight
blue velvet with rhinestone trimming and carried a bouquet of Bridal roses.
The bride was attended by her
cousin, Miss Margaret Lindsay, of Almonte, who wore a becoming castilian red
velvet dress with steel metallic trimming and carried Johanna Hill roses.
Mrs. Lindsay, mother of the bride,
wore a blue triple sheer crepe and Mrs. Toshack, mother of the bridegroom was
beautifully gowned in a black and white ensemble.
The bridegroom was assisted by his
brother Mr. J. Toshack of Morrisburg. During the signing of the register Master
Donald Scott rendered a delightful violin solo.
Following the ceremony a buffet
luncheon was served to immediate friends.
Later Mr. and Mrs., Toshack left on
a motor trip to
Toronto
and western points. For traveling the bride
wore a two-piece basket weave wool dress and navy blue coat with seal
trimmings, and had matching accessories.
ASELFORD
- STEEN (1933)
A
very pretty wedding was solemnized in St. Mark's church Pakenham, at three
o'clock, Tuesday, Sept. 5th, when Edith Margaret (Steen), second
daughter of Mrs. Steen and the late Albert H. Steen of Pakenham, was united in
marriage to Mr. John Samuel Aselford, son of Mr. John P. and the
late Mrs. Aselford of Ross, Ireland.
Rev. C. A. Bender performed the
ceremony, and the wedding music was played by Miss Helen Edwards. Asters and
gladioli were used to decorate the church.
The bride, who was given in marriage
by her brother, Mr. Cecil Steen, wore a gown of beige flowered georgette with
brown hat and matching accessories.
Miss Myrtle Cavanagh of Pakenham,
and Mr. Cyril Higginson of Antrim acted as witnesses.
Immediately after the ceremony the
young couple left for a honeymoon at the
Rideau
Lakes. The bride travelled in a suit of mulberry wool crepe.
On their return they will reside at
Antrim.
SNEDDEN
- LOWRY (1932)
In
the midst of gladiolas and fern a very pretty autumn wedding was solemnized in
St. Andrew's United Church, Pakenham, on Tuesday, the sixth of September, when
Miss Ann Lowry, daughter of Mrs. Lowry and the late Robert Lowry of
Pakenham became the bride of Mr. John Toshack Snedden, son of Mrs.
Snedden and the late William Snedden of Almonte. The Rev. J. P. Falconer
officiated. The bride, who was given in marriage by her uncle, Mr. S. H. Lowry,
was daintily gowned in ivory satin. She wore her grandmother's wedding veil of
rare old lace effectively draped and caught with orange blossoms and carried an
arm bouquet of Briarcliffe roses. Little Miss Jean Aikenhead as flower girl, was
the only attendant, and was winsome in gold chiffon with hat and shoes to match.
She carried a basket of sweet peas and baby's breath. Miss Kathleen Lowry,
sister of the bride and Mr. James Snedden, brother of the groom, acted as
witnesses. Mrs. G. H. Scott,
presided at the organ and during the signing of the register sang sweetly
"Love's Coronation", accompanied on the piano by her daughter, Miss
Mary Scott. The reception following the ceremony, was held at the residence of
the bride's sister, Mrs. James Connery Jr., where a buffet luncheon was served.
The bride and groom then left on a short motor trip, the former traveling in a
brown ensemble suit with hat and accessories to match.
NEEDHAM
- SMITH
A
very quiet wedding was solemnized at St. Mark's church here on Wednesday, Sept.
5th, at
8 a.m.
, when Vera (Smith), older daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Smith,
became the bride of Mr. George Needham, youngest son of the late Robert
and Mrs. Needham, of Pakenham. The bride looked charming in a navy blue ensemble
outfit, with felt hat to match and becoming choker. Mr. Ray Needham and Miss
Hazel Smith acted as witnesses. The young couple left on a motor trip to
Toronto
and
Detroit
followed by the well wishes for their
future happiness by their many friends. They will reside on the groom's farm on
the 10th line of Pakenham.
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HARMAN -
HEINTZ
MISS
M. N. Heintz Weds R. Harman at Pakenham
(special to The Journal),
PAKENHAM, Ont., July 23 (1934) St.
Mark's Anglican Church, Pakenham, was the scene of a pretty wedding Thursday
morning, when Margaret Nora (Heintz), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. Heintz,
Pakenham, became the bride of Robert Harman M.A., son of Mr. and Mrs.
John W. Harman, Mount Albert. Rev, C. Adrian Bender, rector, officiated, and the
wedding music was played by Miss Glady Heintz, of Navan, cousin of the bride.
Delphiniums and ferns decorated the church.
The bride was given in marriage by
her father, and was attended by Miss Verna Moreton, as bridesmaid. John Vernon
Eck Toronto was best man.
The bride wore a model of shell pink
organdie, made on long graceful lines, with a ruffled cape. Her hat was pale
pink mohair with touches of blue velvet, and her gloves and shoes were also
pink. She carried a Colonial bouquet of roses, delphiniums and lily-of-the
valley.
The bridesmaid wore a model of white
arid blue silk organdie and white taffeta cape. Her hat was white mohair, and
she wore white shoes and gloves, and carried a Colonial bouquet.
Following the ceremony a buffet
luncheon was served at the home of the bride's parents, and assisting were Miss
Margaret Blewett and Miss Elizabeth Waldron. Later the happy couple left on a
motor trip which will take them through the
Maritime Provinces. The bride travelled in a navy blue triple
sheer crepe suit, with coin-spot design, with matching hat and white
accessories. On their return they will take up residence in Parry Sound.
Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Thecker, Mount Albert; Mrs.
William Heintz and Miss Gladys Heintz, Navan, Ont.; Miss Bertha Harman and
Herbert Harman, Mount Albert; Mrs. Ben Heintz, of Renfrew; Mr. and Mrs. John Eck
of Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Amm, New Liskeard, and Miss Helen Edwards, of
Ottawa. Miss Elizabeth Waldron caught the bride's bouquet.
MITCHELL
- McRAE (June 4, 1944)
A
pretty but quiet wedding ceremony was solemnized at the manse here on Saturday
afternoon when Ida McRae, youngest daughter of William McRae of Pakenham
and the late Mrs. McRae, became the bride of Robert Mitchell of Kinburn.
Rev. J. P. Falconer, pastor of St. Andrew's United church here, performed the
ceremony.
The bride was charming in her
wedding gown of pale blue figured organdie with trimmings in white and
accessories to match.
The witnesses were Mr. and Mrs.
Norman Gillan of Fitzroy.
Immediately after the ceremony the
bridal party motored to the home of the bride's father where a luncheon was
served. The bride and groom will reside in Kinburn.
HENEY -
FRANCIS
MISS
FRANCIS CHARMING BRIDE
- Ottawa
Girl Is Married to Mr. A. V. Heney,
Formerly of Arnprior, Ont.
BLESSED SACRAMENT Church was the
scene of a pretty and interesting mid winter wedding at nine o'clock this
morning of Margaret A. Francis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George F.
Francis, of Ottawa, to Anthony Vincent Heney, son of Mr. P. J. Heney and
the late Mrs. Heney, of Arnprior, Ont. Rev. Leo Lasage performed the ceremony,
assisted by Rev. George Prudhomme, pastor of Blessed Sacrament Church. Lovely
roses were used to adorn the altar for the occasion.
The bride was given in marriage by
her father, and Mr. and Mrs. Cletus Cassidy attended the young couple, as matron-of-honor
and best.
A charming costume of brown Pawa
crepe trimmed with beige and green with coat of brown wool cloth was worn by the
bride. Her hat was a narrow brimmed model of Italian crystalline, and she wore
mink furs, the gift of the bride groom. Her corsage bouquet was of orchids.
Mrs. Cletus Cassidy was in brass
green crepe with a coat of Marvel cloth in green and her felt hat was in
matching tone. She wore stone marten furs and a corsage bouquet of Johanna Hill
roses.
Mrs. Francis, mother of the bride,
wore a handsome costume of brown crepe
Elizabeth
with lace trimming. Her hat was of brown
straw.
Following the ceremony a wedding
breakfast was served at the Chateau Laurier. Mr. and Mrs. Heney left for New York, where they will sail for a cruise to the
British West Indies
. On their return they will take up
residence in Ottawa.
Out-of-town guests included Mrs. T.
Anderson, Mrs. J. A. Francis, the Misses Jean and Mary Francis, all of
Toronto
, Mrs. M. J. Howard. of Montreal; Mrs. J.
Harvey Francis and Mr. J. B. Francis, of Indian Head, Sask.; Miss Margaret
Carswell, Renfrew; Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Heney, of Arnprior; the Misses Heney, of
Pembroke; Mr. Allan Carswell, of Almonte, and the Messrs. Jack Dorion and Owen
Herrick, of Arnprior, Ont.
For Today's Wedding
- Mrs. J. Harvey Francis and her
son, Mr. J. B. Francis, of Indian Head,
Sask.
who are visiting in Fort
Coulonge, the guests of the former's father, Hon.
George Bryson, are in Ottawa
today for the Heney-Francis wedding.
HALLIDAY
- CAMPBELL
On
Saturday afternoon, a quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of Rev. M. G.
Melvin,
2334 Lorne street
, when Miss Ruth Alexandra Campbell,
of
Moose Jaw, became the bride of Mr. Robert Taylor
Halliday, of
Moose Jaw
. Rev. Mr. Melvin performed the ceremony.
The bride, who was dressed in a
royal blue French imported gown with hat to match and carried a bouquet of roses
and lily of the valley, was attended by Miss Belle Cecilia Campbell, who carried
a bouquet of pink carnations. Mr. W. Funnell attended the groom.
Following the ceremony, covers were
laid for fourteen at the Champlain Hotel for dinner. Those present included the
bride and groom, Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Halliday, Mrs. M. C. Campbell, Misses
Dorothy Campbell, Belle Campbell, Gertrude Lewis, Lillian MacDonald, Margaret
Campbell, Helen Campbell, Messrs. D. Funnell, Reg. Lewis, M. C. Caldwell,
Russell Campbell and M. C. Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Halliday left for
Winnipeg
where they will reside.
Annie
& Earl Steen, married
May 26, 1934
.
Tom
& Jennie on
June 1, 1934
Bill
Wood and Bea Lowry,
June 13, 1934
.
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SUTHERLAND
- McFARLANE
The
marriage of Helen Irene (McFarlane), second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.
J. McFarlane of Lanark, to Mr. John Campbell Sutherland, only son of Mr.
and Mrs. J. Sutherland, Almonte, was solemnized on Saturday, July 14th, at the
home of the bride's parents. Immediate friends and relatives were present.
Rev. John Patterson of Inverary,
Ont., cousin of the bride, officiated and the wedding music was played by Mr.
Wm. Stevenson of Perth.
The color scheme used throughout the
house was pale green and yellow.
The bride, given in marriage by her
father, was lovely in a wedding gown of green organdy, made on long lines with
rows of ruffles at the hem and shoulder cape of ruffles to match. She wore long
lace mittens and a wide brimmed hat, and carried a bouquet of Ophelia roses and
baby's breath. Three little sisters, Pauline, Nora and Bernice Larocque, dressed
in yellow organdy, acted as flower girls.
Following the ceremony a reception
was held after which Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland left on a motor trip, the bride
wearing a costume of beige and brown honeysuckle crepe with matching hat and
shoes.
The out of town guests included Mr.
and Mrs. A. M. Reaper, Montreal; Mrs. John Lattin, St. Lambert, Que.; Master
Bobbie Lang, Avonmore; Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Sutherland, Mr. Travers Sutherland,
Mr. D. Sutherland, Ottawa; Rev. W. J. McFadden, Vancouver, B.C.; Rev. and Mrs.
J. Patterson, Inverary, Ont.; Mrs. J. Sutherland, Almonte; Miss Pearl McFarlane,
Toronto; Miss Lena Robertson Perth; Mr. W. Stevenson, Perth; Mr. and Mrs. W. H.
McFarlane, Arnprior, and Miss K. McCreary, Pakenham.
Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland will reside
in Almonte.
HALL
- POYNTER
Miss
Hilda M. Poynter Weds Charles
H. Hall
- Special to The Journal. CARLETON PLACE
, Aug. 6
The marriage of Hilda May Poynter, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. William Poynter, Rochester street, Carleton Place, to Charles
Henry Hall, son of Mrs. Lyman Tribe, of Kingdon Mines, and the late Henry Hall,
of Leeds, England, was in St. James Anglican Church, Saturday afternoon. Rev, C.
L. G. Bruce being the officiating clergyman.
The service was fully choral, Miss
Mabel Brown presiding at the organ.. The church was prettily decorated with
mixed Summer flowers and the guest pews were marked with bows of white ribbon.
The bride's only attendant was Miss
Hyacinthi Poynter, of Pakenham, as bridesmaid, and Charles Poynter, brother of
the bride was groomsman. The ushers were Harvey Campbell and John Poynter The
bride wore a dress of white organza, with a long trailing veil in cap effect
caught at the sides with small clusters of orange blossoms. Her slippers were
white to match her dress and she carried a bouquet of lilies-of-the-valley and
pink roses.
The bridesmaid was wearing a pretty
dress of white organza trimmed with red, smart hat and other accessories to
match. Her flowers were cream roses and baby's breath.
Mrs. Poynter, mother of the bride,
was gowned in a white silk ensemble, with white hat and Mrs. Tribe, mother of
the bridegroom, was in flowered crepe and white felt hat.
Miss Laura Tribe, flower girl was,
in blue silk and Miss Amy Poynter in yellow organza.
The bride entered the church on the
arm of her father and were met at the door by the choir, who preceded them to
the altar singing "The Voice That Breathed O'er Eden," and during the
signing of the register the choir sang "O Perfect Love."
After the ceremony, a reception was
held at the home of the bride's parents where luncheon was served to immediate
relatives and friends. The bridal party received in the drawing-room which was
adorned with blooms of early Autumn.
The bride's table was centred with a
three-tier wedding cake side by side with a dainty wedding cake that came from
England
, a gift to the bride from her grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. William Drake, of Grays,
Essex
.
Later, Mr. and Mrs. Hall left on a
short wedding trip and on their return they will take up residence, on
Flora street
.
Among the guests from outside points
were Mrs. Joshua Holmes and Miss Helen Holmes, of Ashton; Mrs. Creighton and
Miss Verna Burgess, of
Ottawa
.
COSTELLO
- NOONAN.
PERTH,
Ont., Sept. 19 - (Special) The quiet but pretty wedding of Margaret Anita
(Noonan), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter J. Noonan, of Perth, and Francis
Leo Costello, of Battle Creek, Mich., son of the late Mr. Martin Costello
and Mrs. Costello, of Fitzroy, Ont., was solemnized in St. John's Church, at
eight o'clock this morning by Rev. Dean Hogan.
The bride, who was given in marriage
by her father wore a charming gown of toast georgette with bronze lace, hat and
shoes to match. She wore a beautiful mink neck piece, and carried a beautiful
shower bouquet of sweetheart rose, and lily-of-the-valley. The bridesmaid, Miss
Bernice Noonan, sister of the bride, was gowned in a delightful ensemble of
chiffon velvet, with cream lace blouse and hat and shoes to match the lace. She
wore a marten fur and carried a corsage bouquet of large yellow roses, baby's
breath and maiden hair fern. Mr. Francis Rock, of
Ottawa
, acted as groomsman. During the service,
Mrs. George Noonan, Pakenham, delightfully rendered "Ave Maria".
Following the service, a delightful
breakfast reception was held at the residence of Mrs. William Echlin, after
which the bridal party left by motor for Ottawa, Montreal
and Quebec. Upon their return, Mr. and Mrs. Costello
will reside in
Battle Creek. Mich.
The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a
gold broach and purse, to the bridesmaid, a sapphire birth ring, to the best
mail a set of gold shirt studs and to the vocalist, Mrs. George Noonan, a silver
compact, The bride also received a large number of gifts including silverware,
cheques and other, valuable gifts. Upon leaving St. Bridgid's Separate school,
Ottawa
, the bride was presented with a handsome
silver flower basket by the staff of which she was a member.
The out-of-town guests attending the
ceremony were Mrs. James J. Heney, and children, Peter and Elizabeth of Fort
William; Mr. and Mrs. George Noonan, Pakenham; Mr. and Mrs. William Noonan,
Arnprior; Misses Olive and Margaret Monahan, Ottawa; Benedict Sargent, Ottawa;
Mrs. M. Costello, Misses Elsie and Jenny Costello and Mr. Wilfred Costello,
Fitzroy.
Toronto
Guest.
- Miss Helen McClenaghan, of
Toronto
is a guest at the home of Dr. And Mrs.
Allan B. Parlow.
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GILLAN
- BOURK (1932)
A
very quiet wedding took place at St. Mark's Anglican church, Pakenham, on
Thursday, January, 28th, at
3.30 o'clock, when Mary Harriet (Bourk), second
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bourk, became the bride of Mathew Welland
(Gillan), son Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gillan.
The bride was given in marriage by
her father, looked lovely in a gown of navy georgette and carried a bouquet of
roses and maiden hair fern. She was attended by her sister, Miss Maud Bourk, who
wore a tile coloured crepe dress. Both wore black hats with white trimmings.
Mr. Stanley Hudson of Ottawa acted
as best man. The wedding march was played by Miss Bettie Buttle.
The happy couple left directly from
the church for a short honey moon. Upon their return the took up residence on
the groom's farm near Pakenham.
LYTLE
- DUNCAN - (
Nov 30 1935
)
A
marriage of much local interest took place on Wednesday afternoon at
4 o'clock
when Rae Myrtle (
Duncan
), 11th line of Ramsay, was
united in marriage to Allan David (Lytle), eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J.
Lytle of Arnprior. Rev. A. J. Fowlie of the Almonte Presbyterian Church
performed the ceremony in the presence of the immediate relatives the
contracting parties.
The bride who was given in marriage
by her father, was gowned in a long tight fitting midnight blue transparent
velvet gown with accessories to match.
Miss Myrtle Lytle of Noranda, sister
of the groom, was the bridesmaid and was becomingly gowned in
blue crepe with accessories to match. Allan Duncan, brother of the bride
supported the groom.
During the ceremony,
five girlfriends of the bride sang, "The Voice That Breathed O'er
Eden," and while the register was being signed Miss Evelyn Simpson of
Ashton sang, "I Love You Truly". Miss Simpson also played the wedding
music.
In the evening the bride's parents
held a reception at the Orange Hall, Almonte, in honor of the bride and groom
which was attended by about 200 guests. The evening was spent in dancing after
which dainty refreshments were served.
The couple left on a short honeymoon
by motor and on their return will reside on the 3rd line of Fitzroy.
Out-of-town guests included Mr. and
Mrs. J. A. Lytle, Misses Edna Lila, Doris and Grant and Earl of Arnprior; Mr.
and Mrs. W. J. Taber and Billy and Noriene Taber of Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Leland
Peden, Kingston; Mr. and Mrs. Weldon White and Miss Anna and Miss Evelyn
Simpson of Ashton; Mrs. Kenneth Henderson, Carleton Place; Miss Carolyn Carson,
Ottawa, and Mrs. Bennett Duncan and Miss Viola Johnson of Almonte, who caught
the bride's bouquet.
HAYES
- STEEN (1935)
A
quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized in St. Mark's Anglican church here on
Monday morning, July l5th, when Elizabeth Essie (Steen), third daughter
of Mrs. and the late Albert Steen of Pakenham, became the bride of John Smith
Milton Hayes of Montreal. Rev. F. H. Wimberley officiated, while Mrs. H.
Edwards of
Ottawa
presided at the organ.
The bride entered the church on the
arm of her brother-in-law, Mr. A. E. Blair, and was a picture of girlish
loveliness. She wore a French linen sport suit in shades of sand and brown, with
accessories to match. Her shoulder bouquet of roses was in contrasting. Mrs.
Hayes of
Montreal
, mother of the groom, and Mrs. A. Steen of
Pakenham, mother of the bride, acted as witnesses.
Immediately following the ceremony
a, buffet luncheon was served to the guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. E.
Blair.
The young couple left on a six
week's cruise to France, Switzerland
and Germany, and on their return will reside in Montreal.
The best wishes of this community
are extended for their future happiness.
SMYTH
- PROUDFOOT
A
quiet wedding was solemnized on Friday evening at six o'clock at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. J. B. Pennock, Westboro, of Miss Gladys Myrtle (Proudfoot),
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Proudfoot, of Palmer Rapids, to John Morley
(Smyth) son of Mr. J. B, Smyth, of Kinburn, Ont. Rev. A. P. Menzies, of
Westboro United Church, officiated. Mrs. J. B. Pennock and Mr. J. S. Patrick
were witnesses.
The bride was unattended and wore a
charming costume of rose beige crepe, with a lace yoke, made on long lines with
brown accessories and wore a corsage bouquet of Butterfly roses and lily-of-the-valley.
Following the ceremony, a reception
and dinner was held at the Chateau Laurier for the immediate friends. Mr. and
Mrs. Smyth left for
New York
on their way to Havana
, Cuba, where they will spend several weeks.
The bride travelled in a smart Lucile Paray model of rust crepe with a black
seal coat, with hat, shoes and handbag to match.
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DEVINE
- BURGESS (1934)
PAKENHAM,
Ont.. Oct, 11 - (Special.) - A pretty Autumn wedding of much interest was
solemnized by Rev. J. P. Falconer, in St. Andrew's United Church, Pakenham on
Wednesday afternoon, when Miss Verna Frances Burgess, eldest daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. R J. Burgess, of Pakenham, was united in marriage to Mr. W. J.
Clifford Devine, of Ottawa, formerly' of Ladysmith, eldest son of Mr. and
Mrs. W. J. Devine, of Ladysmith.
The bride entered the church on the
arm of her father as the bridal march was played by Mrs. G. Harry Scott. She was
attired in a gown of periwinkle blue crepe, with white organza trimming, hand
embroidered, with hat and shoes to match. She carried a bouquet of Johanna Hill
roses. The bridesmaid, Miss Blanche Burgess, sister of the bride, was dressed in
a brown georgette gown, with cut-work trimming and accessories to match. She
carried a bouquet of mixed flowers.
The bridegroom was attended by his
brother, Mr. Earl Devine, of Ottawa.
The bride's mother was attired in a
navy blue crepe dress, with shower knot of roses. Mrs. Devine, mother of the
bridegroom, wore a becoming model of French crepe with a shoulder knot of
carnations and maiden hair fern.
After the ceremony, a dinner was
served to relatives and friends
Later the bride and bridegroom
received a number of friends at a reception in the evening. Dancing was enjoyed
to the accompaniment of an orchestra. The house was tastefully decorated with
white streamers and wedding bells.
The happy couple left on an extended
trip to Montreal
and points east, the bride, travelling in a
blue ensemble, with accessories of grey.
Friends from a distance who attended
were Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Devine, Ladysmith; Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Devine, Ottawa;
Mrs. J. Burgess, Ottawa; Mr. Earl Devine, Ottawa; Mrs. S. Sunstrum, Osgoode;
Miss L. Sunstrum, Ottawa; Mr. and Mrs. P. Poff, Mr. and Mrs. A, Mills, Mr.
William Poff, Pembroke, Mr. and Mrs. H. Poff and family, Cobden; Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Burgess, Mr. Lloyd Burgess, Mr. Allister Johnston, Miss Viola Burgess, Mr.
and Mrs. A. Burgess and Miss Helen Burgess, of Snake River.
FORSYTHE
- BURGESS (1936)
St.
Mark's Anglican church, Pakenham, was prettily adorned with cut flowers, for the
wedding ceremony at 10.30 on Wednesday morning, Nov. 11th of Lola Beattrice
(Burgess), elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Burgess of Pakenham, to John
Teskey Forsythe of Cedar Hill, only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Forsythe. Rev. IF. H. Wimberley officiated.
The bride, given in marriage by her
father, entered the church to the strains of Lohengrin wedding march played by
her aunt, Mrs. Russell Andrews. When the wedding party left the church
Mendelssohn's wedding march was played.
The bride was a picture of girlish
loveliness in a Braham gown of turquoise chiffon velvet, with hat to match and
silver accessories, and carried Talisman roses, maiden hair fern and forget-me-nots.
The bridesmaid, Miss Nettie Burgess,
sister of the bride, was becomingly gowned in Santa La Plante chiffon velvet,
same design as the bride's, with hat to, match and silver accessories, and wore
a corsage bouquet of Butterfly roses.
The groomsman was Mr. Wilbert
Donaldson, a friend of the groom.
The choir sang "Oh Perfect
Love" while the wedding group was signing the register.
Following the ceremony a buffet
luncheon was served at the home of the bride's parents, attended by forty
guests.
The rooms were fittingly decorated
in pink and blue, adorned with cut flowers.
Mrs. S. Simpson cut the ices, while
Mrs. S. Allison poured tea. The waitresses were friends of the bride, the Misses
Verna Moreton, Betty Buttle, Frances Singard and Mary Gillan.
Later the young couple left on a
motor trip to Toronto
and other points.
The bride travelled in a royal blue
wool novelty tunic dress, with a matching coat trimmed, with fox fur and grey
accessories.
On their return they will take up
residence on the groom's farm at Cedar Hill.
The young couple were the recipients
of numerous lovely gifts. The best wishes of this community are extended to them
for their future happiness.
WOOD
- CAVANAGH (1929)
Calla
lilies adorned St. Mark's Anglican church, Pakenham, for the wedding on Tuesday
afternoon, April 9th, at 2 o'clock of Louisa Margaret (Cavanagh), eldest
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Cavanagh, Pakenham, to Cecil John Grey
(Wood), youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. James Wood,
Pakenham. Rev. A. Bender officiated.
The bride was given in marriage by
her father and was attended by her sister, Miss Stella Cavanagh, as bridesmaid.
Mr. Edgar McCann, friend of the groom, was best man. Mr. Herman Deugo, of
Arnprior, cousin of the bride, played the wedding march.
The bride wore a handsome flounced
gown of, shell-pink georgette and gold lace. Her sleeves were long and close-fitting
and her flowing tulle veil was worn with orange blossoms. She carried a shower
bouquet of Ophelia roses, sweet peas and maiden hair fern. The only ornament the
bride wore was the groom's gift, a beautiful string of pearls. He also gave the
bridesmaid a birthstone ring, the groomsman, a set of gold cuff links, and the
organist, a gold watch chain.
The bridesmaid was in pink georgette
with a small mohair hat and wore a corsage bouquet. The bride on leaving the
church, was attired, in a black crepe-back satin coat with throw ties, and black
picture hat, with shoes to match.
A bouquet luncheon was held after
the ceremony at the home of the bride's parents. In the evening a reception was
tendered to the young couple at which they received many useful and beautiful
gifts, including cheques. The young couple will reside at the groom's home, near
Cedar Hill. All wish for them a happy married life together.
COMBA
- RUMMER (1935)
RENFREW,
Ont., Aug. 28.
- (Special) - The marriage of Margaret
Rummery, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Rummery, of
Schreiber, to Mervin L. Comba
youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Comba, of Renfrew, was quietly solemnized in
St. John's
Anglican Church, Schreiber, Saturday
evening, at
six o'clock
, with Rev. A. E. Carding officiating at the
ceremony. Given in marriage by her father, the young bride was dressed in an
ankle length gown of printed starched pink chiffon over white satin. She wore a
white
Milan
hat and white accessories and was attended
by her sister, Hazel, who was gowned in pink crepe with white accessories. The
bridegroom was attended by Warren Sutton, of Pembroke.
Following the ceremony supper was
served at the bride's home to immediate relatives. The newly weds expect to
reside in
Sudbury
.
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Seven
McCANN -
McFADDEN
MISS
McFADDEN IS PRETTY BRIDE (Sept 5th, 1935)
Is Married to James Edgar McCann at
Charming Wedding Ceremony.
Gladioli and other lovely Autumn
flowers were used to adorn the home of Mrs. J. H. McFadden, 614 Gilmour street,
for the charming wedding ceremony this afternoon of her daughter, Susie
Meryle (McFadden), to James Edgar (McCann), son of Mrs. James T.
McCann and the late Mr. McCann, of Pakenham, Ont. Rev. G. W, Goth, of Pakenham,
Ont., performed the ceremony.
The bride was given in marriage by
her brother, Mr. Harold McFadden, and was attended by little Miss Joyce White,
as flower girl, and Master Ronald McFadden, nephew of the bride, as ring-bearer.
A lovely model of sky pink chiffon
with an azure blue girdle was worn by this bride. She wore a coronet of silver
and matching tones and carried Briarcliffe roses and lilies-of-the-valley in
shower.
The flower girl was dainty in pale
yellow crepe with a nosegay of mixed Summer flowers. The young ring bearer wore
a smart yellow suit.
Mrs. Stuart Hudson, of Kinburn,
Ont., played the wedding music most effectively.
Mrs. McFadden, mother of the bride,
wore a handsome gown of deep orchid shade crepe with a corsage bouquet of
Johanna Hill roses.
Mrs. McCann, mother of the bride-groom,
was in navy blue and white figured crepe with hat to match and wore Premier
roses.
Following the ceremony, a reception
was held and later Mr. and Mrs. McCann left for a motor trip to Algonquin
Park
. The bride travelled in an imported suit of navy blue crepe Romaine with
a marquisette blouse and a navy blue felt hat and shoes and gloves to match.
They will take up residence in Pakenham, Ont.
Out-of-town guests were Mrs. James
T. McCann, Misses Alice and Irene McCann, Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Felton, Mr. Harold
McCann, all of Pakenham; Miss Olive Robertson.
KENNY
- GILLIE
Pakenham
-
The home of Mr. and Mrs. James
Gillie, Pakenham, was the scene of a quiet but pretty wedding on Saturday
afternoon, July 14th, when their daughter, Mabel (Gillie) and Garnet
Kenny, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kenny, Pembroke, were married, under the
spreading branches of the beautiful willow, trees that shaded the lawn.
Only the members of the two families
and a few intimate friends were present. At the hour of 3.30 o'clock the groom,
attended by his brother, Mr. Veldon Kenny, who was best man, took his place, to
be joined a moment later by the
dainty bride and her sister, Miss Agnes Gillie, who acted as bridesmaid.
Rev. H. H. Hillis, minister of
Pakenham United church, was the officiating clergyman.
The bride's wedding dress was of
champagne Celanese with shoes and hose to match, she wore also a white gold
wrist watch, the gift of the groom. The bridesmaid was charming in chin-chin
blue flat silk crepe, with touches of sand. The groom's gifts to the bridesmaid
and groomsman were a white gold filigree brooch and white gold cuff links.
After the ceremony all sat down to a
sumptuous luncheon served in the dainty room, which was tastefully arranged with
roses and other summer blooms for decoration.
Immediately afterwards the happy
couple left by motor for their new home, the bride travelling in a marsh rose
gown of San-toy with matching hat and dark coat.
Many beautiful gifts were received
showing how friends from far and near follow these young people with good wishes
for their life journey together.
Miss
Maudie Blewett was a recent visitor to Carp.
Miss
Lottie Bole spent last week visiting.........
PLAUNT
- MASON (
Sept 24, 1929
)
An
interesting wedding took place in Renfrew, Ont., on Thursday of Miss Mae
Stewart Mason, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Mason to Mr. Frank X.
Plaunt, deputy reeve of Renfrew, only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William
Plaunt. Rev. Mr. Gervain at the Admaston Manse, performed the ceremony with Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur McLeod, of Pembroke, acting as witnesses. After the ceremony,
dinner was served at the home of the bride with only immediate relatives
present. Mr. and Mrs. Plaunt left to spend their honeymoon at Lake
Clear. On their return, they will take up
residence on
Janet street, Renfrew.
DAVID
- MacGREGOR
St.
James' United Church Manse, Ottawa, was the scene of a pretty but very quiet
wedding ceremony early on Saturday afternoon, March 11th, of Miss Jessie
Elanore MacGregor, youngest daughter of Mr. G. A. MacGregor and the late
Mrs. MacGregor, Arnprior, to Emos David, son of Mrs. E. David and the
date Mr. David, Cochrane, Ont. Rev. Norman Rawson, pastor of St. James' Church,
was the officiating clergyman. Witnesses were Miss Mary Graham of Arnprior and
Mr. S. L. Gardner of Ottawa.
The bride was attractive in a three-piece
costume of English tweed in shades of brown with a straw hat to match and shoes
and handbag in matching tones and she wore a handsome fox fur and a corsage
bouquet of Butterfly roses. Following the ceremony a wedding luncheon was served
at the Chateau Laurier for the immediate friends and among the guests was Mr. J.
A. Bradette, M.P., Cochrane, Ont.
Later, Mr. and Mrs. David left for
Montreal
and eastern points. On their return they
will take up residence in Cochrane.
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WILSON
-DUNFIELD
A
very pretty autumn wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Dunfield
on Wednesday afternoon, October 24th, at
three o'clock
when their eldest daughter Laura Eileen
(Dunfield) became the bride of Mr. Lilburn Clarence Wilson, son of
Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson of Waba. Rev.
Thos. McNaught, of
White
Lake
officiated. Mrs. McNaught played the
wedding music.
The bride, who was given in marriage
by her father, looked winsome in a gown of ivory crepe and rhinestones and wore,
a silk embroidered veil caught with orange blossoms and carried a bouquet of
pink carnations and maiden hair fern tied with bows of pink tulle, also wore
white shoes and stockings and the gift of the groom, a string of pearls.
Miss Ruby Wilson, sister of the
groom, acted as bridesmaid and looked dainty in a gown of peach
georgette with touches of silk embroidery and rhinestones, and carried a bouquet
of white mums and maiden hair fern caught with bows of white tulle.
Mr. Wilfred Dunfield, brother of the
bride, assisted the groom.
The groom's gift to the bridesmaid
was an onyx set platinum bar pin and to the best man a white gold stick pin.
After the ceremony a dinner was
served to about thirty guests, the dining room being beautifully decorated with
white bells and streamers.
In the evening a reception was held
at which over 200 guests were present.
The bride and groom received many
beautiful and useful gifts including a number of valuable gifts. We all join in
wishing the young couple health, happiness and prosperity.
GILLAN
- BUTTLE - ENGAGEMENT (Sep 17, 1936)
Mr.
and Mrs. F. J. Gillan announce the engagement of their daughter, Eileen Sara
(Gillan), to Dr. Walter William Buttle, son of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas Buttle. The marriage will take place in September.
Mr.
and Mrs. Ross Mason of Renfrew, visited at the home of the latter's
uncle, Mr. George Comba on Tuesday last, during their honeymoon trip. Mrs. Mason
(nee Alvina Comba) is the eldest daughter of Mr. John Comba of Renfrew
formerly of Pakenham and has spent many vacations in this town. The
best wishes of this community is extended to the young couple.
CAMPBELL
- MORPHY - Waba
A
very pretty but quiet wedding was solemnized at St. Mark's church, Pakenham, on
Wednesday, April 10th, at
12 o'clock
noon
by the Rev. C. A. Bendor When Miss Mae Bell Morphy, daughter of
Mr. Joseph Morphy, and Robert Ross Campbell, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J.
Campbell of
Fitzroy
Harbor
were united in the holy bonds of matrimony.
The bride looked charming in a dress
of silk crepe rose beige trimmed with lace, shoes, blonde hat to match. The
bridesmaid, Miss Barbara Dolan, niece of groom, wore dress of rose beige trimmed
with lace. Mr. Earl Morphy, brother of the bride, acted as best man.
After the ceremony was performed the
young couple motored to the bride's home where a sumptuous dinner was served.
In the evening a reception was held when quite a lot of the friends and
neighbors gathered and the evening was spent dancing until the wee small hours
in the morning. The young couple received many handsome and useful gifts
including cheques. The following morning the young couple left on a honeymoon
trip to
Ottawa
and other points, the bride traveling in a
suit of electric blue with hat to match. On their return they will reside at the
groom's farm, on the 11th line of Fitzroy. All wish the young couple a long and
prosperous married life.
MASON
- COMBA.
- RENFREW, Ont., Nov. 17, (1928)
Special
- A quiet wedding was solemnized in Renfrew by Rev. Mr. Going, when Alvina
Marguerite (Comba), eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Comba. became the
wife of William Ross (Mason), only son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Mason, all
of town. The bride looked dainty in a gown of rosewood crepe.
After the dinner was served at the
home of the bride's parents, Opeongo street, only the immediate friends being present, the young couple left by motor
for points east. The bride traveled in a coat of grey with fur to match and
rosewood and silver lace hat.
On their return they will take up
residence on their farm on McAndrew Street
.
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Nine
McINTOSH
- DICK - (Oct 2, 1937)
Stewarton
United church was the scene of a pretty and interesting wedding ceremony at 1.30
o'clock on Saturday afternoon of Miss Isabel Dick, younger daughter of
Mrs. Melissa Dick and the late Mr. W. 0. Dick, to Roger (McIntosh),
youngest son of Mrs. Alice M. McIntosh, of
Prince Albert, Sask.
Rev.
F. S. Milliken officiated.
Mr. Kenneth Meek played softly
through the service and during the signing of the register. Mr. Merrill Cameron
sang "Thank God For A Garden," very effectively.
The bride, who entered the church on
the arm of her uncle, Mr. C. S. Matheson, was given in marriage by her mother.
She was attended by her sister, Mrs. D. E. Whyte, as matron-of-honor, and Mr.
Clarence Wilson was best man. Mr. Jack Phair and Mr. Jack Wilmore, both of
Ottawa
, were ushers.
The bride wore a pretty costume of
Plaza blue chiffon, made on long lines with matching jacket with finger tip
sleeves. Buttons were used as trimming, and a scalloped collar stood high around
the neck. She wore a small off-the-face hat of the same material and color, the
braided design on the front forming a halo. She carried Briarcliffe roses and
lily-of-the-valley, tied with pink tulle.
The matron-of-honor was in apricot
chiffon, made on long lines with taffeta jacket to match with Butterfly sleeves,
her hat of matching shade was of taffeta, and was small and off-the-face design.
She carried bronze chrysanthemums, tied with yellow tulle.
The mother of the bride wore a
handsome costume of navy blue sheer with matching jacket with touches of white.
She wore a blue hat and blue shoes. She wore Kolinsky furs and a corsage bouquet
of Talisman roses.
Mrs. Lackey, sister of the
bridegroom, wore black Camolido crepe with touches of beading in Wallis blue
shade with black velours hat and black accessories. She wore silver fox furs and
a corsage bouquet of crimson Bettertime roses. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at
6 Julian avenue. Mr. and Mrs. McIntosh left for a motor
trip. They will take up residence in Ottawa. The bride traveled in a knitted suit of
Riviera
shade English tweed, with black felt hat
and accessories in black.
Out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs.
A. H. Dawes and Mrs. M. Hanna, of Renfrew, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Slater, of
Arnprior.
SALES - CAMPBELL
Father
Of Bride Is Clergyman at Her Nuptial Ceremony (1935)
- When Lorna Nancie Sales
Weds R. J. Campbell in The United Church at White
Lake.
A very pretty wedding of unusual
interest was solemnized in St. Andrew's United church, White
Lake, on Thursday, Nov. 21st, when Lorna Nancie, youngest daughter of Rev. and
Mrs. C. Armstrong Sales, became the bride of Robert James (
Campbell
), only son of Mr. and Mrs. Earle B.
Campbell, both of
White
Lake. The ceremony was performed by the bride's father, Rev. C. Armstrong
Sales, in the presence of a very large congregation.
Miss Edith Morrison of Lachute,
Que., acted as bridesmaid and Mr. Willis Parker of Arnprior was best man.
The bride looked charming in an
ankle length frock of sapphire blue crepe with full sleeves shoulder cape lined
with white silk. She wore a white turban with nose veil and matching white shoes
and gloves, and carried a bouquet of
white chrysanthemums and pink
Talisman roses.
The bridesmaid's flock was of wine
transparent velvet with watching turban. She wore white gloves, and silver
slippers and a shoulder bouquet of white chrysanthemums.
The church was tastefully decorated
with white bells and streamers, ferns and foliage's for the occasion.
Miss Marjorie Fraser played the
wedding march as the bridal party marched up the aisle of the church.
During the signing of the register,
Miss Leita Andison sang very sweetly "O Perfect Love," accompanied by
Miss Fraser.
The ushers were A. M. Stewart,
Norman Cameron, A. T. McNab and Gordon Headrick.
After the ceremony the bridal party
retired to the basement of the church where a bountiful reception and buffet
lunch, served from a table decorated with pink and white streamers and bouquets
of pink roses, was directed by the ladies of St. Andrew's United church. The
bridal cake, which was in the centre of this table, was cut by the bride and
passed around in imitation white rose pedal baskets.
Many beautiful gifts were received
by the popular young couple from well wishers from White
Lake, Burnstown, Bellamy road,
Arnprior, Pakenham, Renfrew,
Douglas
, Hyndford, Gratton, Windsor, Toronto, London, Port Stanley, West Huntingdon, Thomasburg and other distant points.
Following the reception, the young
couple left on a trip, to include as stops enroute, Ottawa, Montreal,
Brockville
and Belleville. The bride's traveling outfit was of maroon
crepe with matching felt hat. She wore black suede shoes and black coat and
gloves.
Relations of the bride and groom in
attendance were the bride's mother, Mrs. C. A. Sales; her sister, Mrs. C. E.
Winter, and Mrs. Winter's infant son, Keith, of Montreal; the groom's parents,
Mr. and. Mrs. Earle B. Campbell, Eileen and Margaret; Mr. and Mrs. A. Snedden of
Almonte: Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Lyon of Brockville; Mrs. Murray Campbell of Central
Butte, Sask.; Mr. and Mrs. W. Beck of Carleton Place; Mr. and Mrs. John Fulton
of Almonte and Mr. and Mrs. Syd Miller of New York.
Out-of-town guests included Mrs. E.
D. Osborne, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Osborne, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thoms, Mr. and Mrs.
George Parker, and Mrs. A. Bennett of Arnprior; Mr. and Mrs. Nathaniel Lindsay,
Mr. Earl Haley, Mr. and Mrs. Stuart McVicar and Miss E. McGregor of Renfrew; Mr.
and Mrs. T. J. James, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. McMaster, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Dick, Mr.
Neil McMaster and Miss Jessie Dick of Gratton; Mrs. Andrew Andrews of Douglas
and Mrs. Harry Mayhew of Hyndford.
On their return Mr. and Mrs.
Campbell will reside on the groom's farm near
White
Lake
.
Posted:
19 July, 2004