The Collegiate Scrapbook

Compiled by Evelyn (Bole) Storey, of Pakenham.

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SANDS - LESAGE.

An interesting, wedding took place on Saturday morning at nine o'clock at St. Peter's Celestine Church, Pakenham, Ont., of Veronica (Lesage), only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Lesage, to Bernard Sands, of Ottawa, son of Richard Sands and the late Mrs. Ellen Sands, of London, England, formerly of Ottawa. Rev. J. L. Lesage, of St. Brigid's Church, Ottawa , brother of the bride, performed the ceremony, assisted by Rev. Father O'Toole and Rev. L. J. Connolly. The bride was unattended and was given in marriage by her father. She wore a pretty costume of blush rose crepe Romaine trimmed with French lace and hand-made roses. Her hat was of black mohair, trimmed with roses in the same shade as her dress. She carried yellow roses in a shower bouquet. Mrs. Lesage, mother of the bride, wore a handsome gown of black canton crepe trimmed with jet, and a black hat. Her corsage was of pansies and lily-of-the-valley. Mrs. E. Nugent presided at the organ and charming solos were, rendered by Mrs. G. Noonan. A reception at the home of the bride's parents followed the ceremony. The rooms were effectively adorned with roses and spring flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Sands left later for Quebec, and on their return will take up residence in Ottawa. Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. W. Sands, Mrs. F. Sims,  Miss Grace Sands, Mr. and Mrs. J. Dean, Mrs. F. Villeneuve, Miss O'Boyle, all of Ottawa: Miss Pearl Lesage of Arnprior; Miss Loretta Brennan, of Toronto

GOULD - MORTON (1924)

A quiet wedding took place in Moose Jaw last Wednesday Dec. 24th, when Miss Annie Morton, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Morton, became the bride of Mr. Orval Gould. The happy couple returned home the same day, and we join with their many friends in extending best wishes for a long and happy voyage on the matrimonial sea.

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POYNTER - POUNTNEY

A pretty but quiet wedding took place on Wednesday, Nov. 3rd, when Pearl Pountney, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Pountney, 49 Hugh street south , was united in marriage to John Poynter, only son of Mr. and Mrs. John Poynter of Pakenham. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Kerr of St. An­drew's church, Arnprior. The bride was attended by Miss Bea Lytle as bridesmaid. Mr. Irwin Pountney, brother of the bride, acted as groomsman. The bride looked charming in a gown of midnight blue silk crepe with crepe satin trimmings and picture hat of black velvet. She carried a bouquet of white ophelia roses and maiden hair fern. The bridesmaid wore a dainty dress of gold silk crepe with point trimmings of chiffon velvet and small felt hat to match. She carried a bouquet of white baby mums. After the ceremony a buffet luncheon was served at the home of the bride's parents. Later Mr. and Mrs. Poynter left for a short trip, after which they will reside in Pakenham. The young couple were the recipients of a profusion of beautiful gifts.

BARR - McCLURE

A quiet wedding of interest took place Tuesday afternoon in St. Mark's Anglican church when Ada Lillian (Barr), third daughter of and Mrs. John Barr of Pakenham, became the bride of Dickson Samuel (McClure), second son of the late Mrs. Sam McClure and the late Mr. McClure of Fitzroy. Rev. C. A. Bender officiated. The bride was lovely in her wedding gown of shell pink georgette with radium lace, brown felt hat and shoes, gloves and hose in a contrasting shade. She was unattended. The witnesses were Edward McClure, brother of the groom and Miss Mildred Barr, sister of the bride. Following the ceremony in the church, Mr. and Mrs. McClure left on an extended honeymoon, motoring by way of Toronto and Niagara Falls, and thence through the northern states. On their return, Mr. and Mrs. McClure will take up residence on the groom's farm, 4th line of Fitzroy.

Birth - Hall - At Almonte hospital on Saturday, Nov. 21st, 1936, to Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Hall, nee Dorothy Belford of Pakenham, a son.

SNEDDEN - LOWRY

In the midst gladiolas and ferns a very pretty autumn wedding was solemnized in St. Andrew's United church, Pakenham on Tuesday, the sixth of Sept. when Miss Anne Lowry, daughter of Mr. 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. Jas. 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. Jas. Connery, jr., where a buffet luncheon was served. The bride and groom then left on a short motor trip, the former travelling in a brown ensemble suit with hat and accessories to match.

MOYNES - METCALFE

At high noon, on Wednesday January the seventh, a quiet and pretty wedding, took place at the home of Mr. Robert Metcalfe, when Jane MacLean (Jennie) (Metcalfe) eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Metcalfe of Pakenham became the bride of Sidney Isaac Moynes, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Moynes of Toronto. Rev. H. H. Hillis officiated. The bride was beautifully gowned in white satin-de-chine with silk radium lace, and carried a bouquet of roses and lily of the valley. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Miss Evelyn Moore of Pembroke played the wedding march. Only immediate friends of the young  couple were present. Following the ceremony wedding dinner was served. Mr. and Mrs. Moynes left on the evening train for Ottawa, Toronto, Sault Ste. Marie, Sudbury and other points, where the honeymoon will be spent. The bride travelled in a costume of brown velette and Hudson Seal coat, with black Lyons silk velvet hat trimmed with French flowers. The groom's gift to the bride was a lovely Hudson Seal coat and to the pianist a lovely white gold. pin. Later Mr. and Mrs. Moynes are going on a trip to Vancouver, B.C.. They will reside near East End , Saskatchewan , where the groom is a prosperous young farmer. The out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. James Metcalfe of Beachburg, Miss Evelyn Moore and Mr. Perry Moore of Pembroke, Mrs. Elizabeth Metcalfe, Mr. and Mrs. John Metcalfe, Mrs. Charles James, Annie Metcalfe, Mr. Alex. Metcalfe, Dr. A. A. Metcalfe and Mrs. James Watt of Almonte; Miss Maude James of Ottawa , Mr. Welland Storey of Pakenham. The bride was the recipient of many lovely gifts and cheques.

We extend congratulations to the successful pupils who this week received results of the Middle school and Upper school examinations. Those obtaining Upper school examinations were Helen Edwards, Margaret Heintz, Lillian Wilson and Kathleen McCreary.

DEUGO - STANLEY

The marriage of Miss Mabel Deugo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Deugo of Cedar Hill, and Mr. Percy Stanley also of Cedar Hill was solemnized in St. Mark's Anglican church on Wednesday afternoon at 3 p.m. Only the immediate relatives were present.

The ladies of the Women's Missionary society were entertained by Mrs. H. H. Hillis and Mrs. James Gillan on Tuesday afternoon to an old fashioned quilting bee. When the work was completed dainty refreshments were served and an enjoyable afternoon was spent.

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CAMPBELL - ELLIOTT

A very charming wedding ceremony took place on Saturday, Aug 21st., at high noon in St. Andrew's church, Pakenham, when Mary Marguerite (Elliott), only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Elliott, became the bride of Mr. Charles A. Campbell, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ralph S. Campbell of Smiths Falls . The bride who was given in marriage by her father, was becomingly gowned in a French handsome model of white crepe romain with Spanish lace. Her veil was caught with orange blossoms and pearl ornaments which were worn by her mother at her marriage. Shoes of silver brocade and arm bouquet of Ophelia roses completed the bridal attire. The bride's attendant, Miss Mabel Campbell, sister of the groom, wore a pretty gown of rose and silver shot taffeta veiled in rose georgette, and carried a bouquet of Premier roses. The groom was assisted by his cousin, Mr. Ted Orr of Ottawa and Mr. Jamieson of Ottawa and Mr. R. H. McCreary of Pakenham acted as ushers. The bride entered the church to the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march, played by a trio, Mrs. G. H. Scott of Pakenham on the organ, Miss Jean Walker of Pembroke on the piano and Mr. O. Levans of Pembroke on the violin The ceremony was performed by  Rev. H. H. Hillis, pastor of the church. During the signing of the register Miss Helen Lytle of Peterboro, sang beautifully "All Joy be Thine. The church was effectively decorated by friends of the bride with ferns and gladioli. After the ceremony a buffet luncheon was served at the home of the bride's father. Sweetpeas, gladioli and ferns adorned the rooms. During the afternoon the friends of the bride entertained with an informally arranged program of music The bride and groom left by motor for the honeymoon trip, the bride travelling in a navy blue georgette dress and navy blue cape model coat with which she wore a grey hat, shoes, gloves and purse. The out-of-town guest's present at the wedding were: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Campbell, Miss E. Campbell, Smiths Falls ; Miss Mary Jamieson, Kars ; Mr. and Mrs. George S. Best, Perth ; Mrs. Wm. Prentice, Hawkesbury; Mrs. Robt. Orr, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hopper, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Mills, Misses Wilhemina, Eva and Flo Jamieson, Mr. Ted Orr, Mr. Fred Jamieson, Ottawa; Dr. and Mrs. A. Jamieson, Arnprior; Mr. and Mrs. H. A. G. Willoughby, Mrs. J. R. Summers, Misses Jean and Dorothy Walker, Hazel Fraser, Helen Lacey, Mr. Owen Levans, Pembroke; Miss Bessie McLean, Carleton Place; Miss Meta Murphy, North Gower; Miss Helen Lytle, Peterboro.

STANLEY - DEUGO

A pretty wedding was solemnized at St. Mark's church, Pakenham, last Wednesday by Rev, Mr. Brunet when Mable Alma (Deugo), eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Deugo, became the bride of Percy (Stanley), youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stanley. The bride entered the church on the, arm of her father, to the strains of "O Perfect Love" played by Mrs. Wm. Needham. After the ceremony they motored to the bride's home where they sat down to a bountiful repast. The dining room being decorated with phlox and gold glow. The bride wore a blue satin faced crepe dress trimmed with silver lace, and small white hat, and the groom's gift, a string of pearls and carried a bouquet of white asters. A reception was held at the bride's home in the evening which was largely attended. The young couple were the recipients of many valuable gifts. They will reside at the groom's home in Cedar Hill. The groom's gift to the organist was a beaded purse.

FULTON -McCANN

A pretty house wedding took Place on Tuesday, at 12 o'clock noon at the residence of Mrs. James McCann, of Pakenham, when her daughter M. Letita (McCann) was united in marriage to Mr. Stuart Fulton son of the late James Fulton and Mrs. Fulton, of Cedar Hill. The house was attractively decorated for the occasion with ferns and gladioli. Rev. H. H. Hillis of Pakenham, officiated. The wedding music was played by Miss Irene McCann, sister of the bride. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Edgar McCann was lovely in a frock of chin-chin crepe romaine with ivory lace. She carried an arm bouquet of sweet peas. Following the ceremony a dinner was served. Mr. and Mrs. Fulton left for Toronto, Niagara Falls and Simcoe. The bride travelled in a brown and sand crepe dress with a coat of brown French buckley with which she wore sand hat, shoes and gloves. Upon their return Mr. and Mrs. Fulton will take up residence in Cedar Hill.

Mrs. Geo. Bennett, of Ottawa, visited friends in town this week.

STORY - METCALFE

A quiet marriage was solemnized at the home of Mrs. Robt. Metcalfe on Wednesday at 4 p.m. , when her daughter Pearl (Metcalfe) was united in marriage with Mr. Welland Story of Pakenham. Mr. and Mrs. W. Story will reside on the groom's farm near Pakenham.

HUDSON - HUNT

A quiet but very interesting marriage took place in this vicinity on Tuesday last, Oct. 9th, when Miss Mary W. Hudson, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Hudson, became the bride of Mr. Aubrey Hunt of Pakenham. The ceremony was performed in St.  John's Anglican church, Antrim. at 8.30 a.m. by Rev. Grant W. Jones in the presence of a few of the immediate relatives of the contracting parties. There were no attendants, and. wedding music was played by Mrs. Harvey Boyle of Antrim. The bride, who was given in marriage by her brother, Mr. Henry W. Hudson looked very attractive in a suit of navy tricotine, opening over a sand crepe blouse with dainty trimmings, and corsage bouquet of roses, lily of the valley and fern, black velvet hat with Osprey mount, sand stocking's and gloves and a handsome stone-marten choker, the groom's gift, completed an altogether becoming costume. The bride's gift to the groom was a gold watch chain and the organist received a pretty necklet of crystal beads. The ceremony being over and congratulations extended, the contracting parties left immediately for Ottawa by motor where they were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Poole, another happy couple who were joined in wedlock the same day, and together they proceeded to Ogdensburg, Alexandria Bay, Kingston and other points, on their honeymoon, returning some days later to Pakenham, the home of the groom, where they will in future reside. Miss Hudson was a former teacher in Kinburn public school, and she has here a host of friends won during her stay among us. The beautiful and useful gifts received testified to the esteem with which, the young couple are regarded. The Chronicle join in wishing them a happy and prosperous voyage over the matrimonial sea.

McGREGOR - DAVID

A wedding of interest to many Pakenham folk took place on Saturday afternoon at St. James United Church manse, Ottawa, when Jessie Eleanore MacGregor, daughter of Mr. G. A. MacGregor and late Mrs. MacGregor of Arnprior, and formerly of Pakenham, became the bride of Emos David, son of Mrs. E. David of Cochrane, Ont. Rev. Norman Rawson officiated at 2 o'clock. After lunching at the Chateau the happy newly-weds left for Montreal and other eastern points. They will later take up residence in Cochrane. Mrs. David attended Pakenham continuation school and was a popular member of the younger set.

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McKENZIE - ROSS

St Andrew's United church, Pakenham, beautifully decorated for the occasion, was the scene of a very pretty wedding at eleven o'clock on Wednesday, April 21st, when Miss Winnifred Ross, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Ross of Pakenham, became the bride of Mr. Ralph Martin McKenzie, B.S.A., of Pakenham. The groom's father Rev. W. T. McKenzie of Elginburg, Ont., officiated assisted by Rev. H. H. Hillis pastor of the church. The groom was supported by his brother, Mr. J. Keith McKenzie of McGill university, Montreal . The bride's sister, Miss Edna Ross who attended the bride, was gowned in shell pink georgette and lace and carried a bouquet of tulips and carnation. Messrs. Palmer Wilson and Allan Ross acted as ushers. The bride who was given in marriage by her father, was winsome in white georgette crepe over white satin trimmed with lace. Her veil of tulle was held in place by a wreath of orange blossoms and she carried a bouquet of butterfly roses. Her only ornament war a string of pearls, the gift of the bridegroom. Mrs. G. H. Scott presided at the organ and during the signing of the register the bridesmaid sang very sweetly "O Promise Me" after the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents where a bountiful wedding breakfast was served. The bride's going away costume was of rosewood crepe with coat and hat to match. On their return from the honeymoon the young  couple will reside in Pakenham. The out-of-town guests were Rev. W T. and Mrs. McKenzie and Miss Helen McKenzie of Elginburg, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Fraser and Master Keith, Miss Vida Ross and Messrs Herbert and Fred Ross of Forresters Falls, Mrs. (Dr.) Mick of Stanstead, Miss Gertrude Ross of Ottawa, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Fraser of Trenton, Mr. J. K. McKenzie of Montreal, Messrs. William and Jack Ross of Cobden, Miss Stella Ross, R.N. of New York and Mr. William Reynolds of Arnprior. The Chronicle joins in wishing the couple many years of happiness and prosperity.

BAIRD - NEEDHAM (1937)

Needham - Baird - In Bethel United church, Kinburn, on Wednesday, Nov. 18, by Rev. A. W. Lougheed, Miss Jane Victoria Aleta Baird, daughter, of John B. Baird and the late Mrs. Baird Kinburn, to William Roy Needham, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Needham of Pakenham.

WILSON - WHYTE

On Thursday, October 6th, at 2 p.m. a quiet but very pretty wedding was solemnized in St. Andrew's Presbyterian church, Ottawa, when Catherine Snedden, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Whyte, of Pakenham became the bride of Wilbur Palmer (Wilson), only son of Mr. and Mrs. T. Y. Wilson, of Fitzroy township. Rev. W. H. Leathem officiated in the presence of a number of interested friends and relatives. The young couple were unattended. Mr. Gordon Whyte, brother of the bride, and Miss Jean Snedden, acted as witnesses. The bride looked charming in a smart tweed suit with sand shades predominating and a green hat of felt and velvet with tan sport shoes. She also wore the gift of the groom a handsome stone marten fur. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson left on a motor trip to Montreal and Quebec, and on their return will take up residence on the groom's farm in Fitzroy. The bride was the recipient of a host of beautiful and useful presents, including numerous generous cheques. The many friends in this vicinity of the young couple wish them the best of luck and happiness in their new career.

Births

CUNNINGHAM - At Angliers, Quebec, Thursday October 12, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald J. Cunningham, (nee Antoniette Dussault), the gift of a son.

DAVIS - At the Jeffrey Hale Hospital, Quebec City, Que., on Thursday, October 12, 1939, to the Rev. and Mrs. W. W. Davis a son.

DOWNEY - At Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte, on Sunday October 15. 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Downey (nee Frances Davis), a son.

DUDLEY - 0n Sunday, October 15, 1939, at the Ottawa Civic Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Dudley, a son.

DUBOIS - Eva DuBois, a baby, 8th of Jan 1940.

WILSON - MORETON (1938)

The marriage took place on Saturday, September 17, of Miss Alice Edith Moreton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Moreton, of Pakenham to Mr. Edgar Delahunt Wilson son of Mrs. Wilson and the late Mr. Peter Wilson, of Woodlawn. Rev. Harold Turner, of St. Andrew's United Church, Pakenham, officiated. The bride wore a pretty costume, a bird model of minuet chiffon made with a bolero jacket and sunburst skirt formed by a series of small pleats, She wore navy blue accessories and a corsage bouquet of Talisman roses. Miss Ella Moreton, of Ottawa was bridesmaid for her sister, and wore rust crepe with matching accessories. Mr. John Delahunt, of Woodlawn, was best man. A buffet luncheon was served at the home of the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson left by motor to Montreal , Quebec and the Maritime Provinces.

ROBERTSON - TIMMINS (1939)

ALMONTE, April 26. - (Special) - St. Paul's Anglican Church was the scene of a pretty wedding today when Edna Elizabeth Timmins, younger­ daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Timmins, Clyde street Almonte, became the bride of George Miller Robertson, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Robertson, Union Hall. Rev. J. C. Anderson performed the ceremony. The wedding music was played by Mrs. Anderson. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was becomingly attired in a dress of orchid cascade rose crepe. Her accessories were of purple and she wore a shoulder knot of yellow roses and sweet peas. Miss Mabel McGill, of Pakenham, was the bridesmaid. Her dress was of Alpine imported crepe. Her accessories were of grey and she wore a shoulder knot of Talisman roses and sweet peas. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Kenneth Robertson. Following the ceremony, a wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents to the immediate friends of the young couple. Later, Mr. and Mrs. Robertson left on a short honeymoon and upon their return will reside at Blakeney.

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McGUIGGAN - NOONAN (1938)

PERTH, Ont., Feb. 27. (Special) - A pretty wedding was solemnized in St. John's Roman Catholic Church, Saturday, when Miss Bernice Katherine Noonan, daughter of Peter J. Noonan and the late Mrs. Noonan, became the bride of D. Vincent McGuiggan, only son of Mr. and Mrs. John McGuiggan, Perth. Rev. Dean Meagher performing the ceremony, and the couple were attended by Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Noonan. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a becoming model in pink silk thread lace, fashioned on Princess lines forming a slight fullness in the lower part of the skirt, and a short bolero jacket. Her hat was a small high turban effect in shell pink velvet. She wore a Colonial bouquet of Premier roses and lily-of-the-valley. Mrs. Noonan, her attendant, was in a pretty model in brown net illusion over pink. Her hat was a quaint bonnet in brown taffeta stitched in pink. She wore Talisman roses and freesia. Following the ceremony, a wedding breakfast was served to immediate friends. Later, Mr. and Mrs. McGuiggan left on a trip to Montreal and Eastern points, the bride travelling in a grey ensemble with grey coat, hat, shoes and purse. On their return they will reside in Perth. Out of town guests included Mrs. James Heney, Fort William; Mrs. Frank Costello, Cobalt; Mr. and Mrs. George Noonan, Pakenham, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McEwen, Montreal.

JORDAN - HAVEY  ( 22nd June 1938 )

In a veritable bower of lovely flowers including peonies and ferns which decorated the altar and railing, a beautiful June wedding took place at the St. John Chrysostom church at 9 a.m., Tuesday morning, when Marian Elizabeth Havey, daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. John 0. Havey of Arnprior became the bride of Mr. William George Jordan, son of Mr. and the late Mrs. W. Jordan of Pakenham. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. T. Warnock, P.P. The bride was lovely in an aquamarine blue lace frock over taffeta with matching bolero and large picture hat, shoes and mittens in matching blue shades. She carried an arm bouquet of Talisman rose, and maiden hair fern. Miss Anna Havey, sister of the bride was bridesmaid and wore a pink sheer dress patterned on long flowing lines with blue trimming, matching felt hat, and silver shoes. Her bouquet was of butterfly roses and ferns. Mrs. John Havey, mother of the bride chose a navy blue sheer redingote over printed taffeta a navy felt hat and accessories, and she wore a corsage of roses. The sister of the groom, Miss Mary Jordan, was becomingly attired in a navy blue crepe frock with white accessories and a corsage of roses and maiden hair fern. Burke Nugent of Pakenham was best man and the ushers were Thomas and James Havey, brothers of the bride. During the signing of the register Miss Doris Byrne of Arnprior, life long friend of the bride, sang Gerund's "Ave Maria," "0n this Day, 0 Beautiful Mother," and "I Love you Truly." Following the ceremony, buffet luncheon was held at the home of the bride's mother for immediate friends and relatives and later the happy young couple left on a motor trip to Wisconsin. For travelling Mrs. Jordan chose a brown crepe dress with redingote of checked taffeta and brown accessories. On their return the young  couple will reside in Pakenham. Guests from a distance attending the wedding included Miss Carmel O'Driscoll, Sudbury; Miss Sadie Jordan, Barry's Bay; Mr. and Mrs. Joe O'Gorman, Perth, and Mrs. B. Mallory also of Perth.

DODGE - HERRICK (1939)

St. Peter Celestine's church Pakenham was the scene of a quiet but very pretty wedding on Tuesday morning, February 21st, at eight o'clock when Bridget Loretta (Herrick), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Herrick of Fitzroy became the bride of Mr. Michael Patrick Dodge, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dodge of Pakenham. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. J. German, parish priest, while Mrs. T. A. Nugent, presided at the organ. The sanctuary was very artistically decorated with pink carnations maiden hair fern and white mums. The bride was given in marriage by her, father, was charming in a becoming model of plum colored chiffon velvet with ribbon hat and accessories to match. She wore a corsage of Talisman roses. The bride was attended by Miss Josephine Robillard of Arnprior who was gowned in a rosewood crepe frock with accessories to match. She also wore a shoulder bouquet of Talisman roses. Mr. Leo Herrick, brother of the bride, acted as best man. Mrs. George Noonan was soloist during the, ceremony. "O Mother, I Could Weep for Mirth" was the first hymn she rendered. The offertory hymn was "O Salutaris", "Jesus My Lord, My God, My All" was also sung, and during the signing of the register, "On This Day, O Beautiful Mother". Following the ceremony the bridal party left on a motor trip to eastern point and on their return Mr. and Mrs. Dodge will reside in Pakenham. The very best wishes of this community are extended to the young couple for their future happiness.

ROSS - CADDICK. (1935)

PAKENHAM, Dec. 4 (Special). Mrs. Thomas A. Ross received word of the marriage of her son in Alberta. The wedding was solemnized in McMurray, Alta., on Thursday, November 15, when Margaret Ann Caddick, of McMurray was united in marriage with Garnet (Ross), eldest son of Mrs. Ross, of Pakenham, and the late Mr. Ross. The bride was attired in a gown of navy blue crepe with touches of white and accessories to match. She was given in marriage by her brother, Thomas Caddick. The young couple will take up residence in McMurray.

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HODGINS - MORETON ( 24 June 1939 )

CARP, June 26 - (Special) St. John's Anglican Church, sixth line of Huntley, was beautiful with pink and white peonies Saturday when the rector, Rev. S. B. Holmes, united in marriage, Mary Elizabeth Hodgins, daughter of Mrs. Thomas J. Hodgins and the late Mr. Hodgins, and George Shaw Moreton, son of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Moreton, of Pakenham. To the strains of the wedding march, played by Miss Anna Johnston, the bride entered the church on the arm of her brother, Hartley Hodgins, of Ottawa, who later gave her in marriage. Her wedding gown was of tur­quoise blue chiffon, made on Princess lines with long flowing skirt and bolero jacket. She also wore a large white hat and white accessories and carried an arm bouquet of Johanna Hill roses, carnations and fern. Miss Ella Moreton, sister of the bridegroom and Orville Hodgins, brother of the bride, acted as witnesses. The ushers were Wallace Baird and Gordon Milne, both of Ottawa, cousins of the bride. Mrs. Thomas J. Hodgins, mother of the bride, chose a gown of navy printed sheer with navy accessories and a shoulder knot of carnations. Mrs. Moreton, mother of the bridegroom, wore Queen's blue with black accessories. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride's mother, about 50 be­ing present. Girl friends of the bride served buffet refreshments. Mr. and Mrs. Moreton left by motor for Toronto and Niagara Falls, the bride wearing a dress of navy embroidered net, navy felt hat, beige wool boxed coat and white accessories. They were the recipients of many beautiful gifts. On their return, they will re­side on the bridegroom's farm, near Pakenham.

MacDOWALL - GILES  ( 21 June 1939 )

PAKENHAM Ont., June 26 (Special) - A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized in St. Mark's Anglican Church, Pakenham, on Wednesday afternoon, when Mary Myrtle Giles, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Giles of Pakenham, was united in marriage with Orval Walsh MacDowall, second son of Mr. and Mrs. John MacDowall, of Pakenham. Rev. F. H. Wimberley, the rector, performed the ceremony. The bride was becomingly attired in a gown of Queen's blue net, of floor length, with touches of pink velvet. She wore a blue turban with shoulder veil, and shoes to match. A necklace of pearls and pink elbow length gloves completed the costume. She carried a bouquet of pink Briarcliffe roses, lily-of-the-valley and maiden hair fern. Miss Eleanor Giles, sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid. She wore a floor length dress of yellow net with lace jacket, yellow hat, with white veil, white elbow length gloves and yellow slippers. Her corsage bouquet was of pink Briarcliffe roses and lily-of-the-valley. Holly MacDowall, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. Following the ceremony the bridal party returned to the home of the bride's parents, where luncheon was served to about 40 guests. Mrs. Samuel MacDowall and Mrs. J. D. Smithson poured tea and coffee, and cut the ices. Those assisting in serving were Miss Marion MacDowall, Miss Kay Boal, Miss Elizabeth Wood, Mrs. Gordon Donaldson, Mrs. Jack Forsythe and Mrs. Murray Reid. The bride's bouquet was caught by Miss Alma Clarke, R.N., on the staff of Rosamond Memorial Hospital, Almonte. In the evening a reception was held attended by about 300 guests. Numerous costly gifts were received by the couple. After a short honeymoon the newly weds will reside on the bridegroom's farm at Cedar Hill. For travelling the bride wore a hyacinth rose crepe dress, with white accessories.

Births.

BURSTOW - At the Ottawa Civic Hospital, on February 24, 1940, to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Burstow (nee Helen Edwards), a daughter.

ZEIBARTH -  TIMMINS  (1939)

The marriage of Miss Hazel Frances Timmins, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen M. Timmins of Pakenham to Orville Herman Zeibarth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Zeibarth, Pakenham, was solemnized at the Church of the Ascension, Ottawa, on Wednesday, November 22nd, at 1 p.m. by Rev. A. C. Bender. The bride was given away by her, father and was a picture of girlish loveliness in a frock of Empire blue silk velvet with sweetheart neck line and accessories to match. She wore a corsage of pink Briarcliffe roses Miss Mary Barr was bridesmaid and was gowned in a green silk velvet frock and accessories to match. She wore a corsage of rose colored carnations. Mr. Beattie Timmins, brother of the bride, acted as best man. A dainty dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents at which eight girl friends waited on the tables. Mrs. Robert Timmins poured the tea and cut the ices. The house was very suitably decorated with pink and white streamers and white and yellow mums. A reception was held in the evening in the Agricultural Hall, Pakenham, to which a large number of guests were invited. The Oriole Orchestra from Carleton Place supplied the music. The bride and groom were the recipients of many beautiful and useful gifts. They will reside on the groom's farm rear Pakenham.

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BOYCE -  CAMPBELL (1940)

PAKENHAM, July 7. (Special,)- A simple but charming wedding took place at the home C. A. Campbell, Pakenham, on Saturday, when his niece, Mary Isobel Campbell, eldest daughter of Alan Campbell, of Druid Saskatchewan, became the bride of Raymond Melvin Boyce, of Ottawa, formerly of Dodsland, Saskatchewan. The ceremony, which took place on the lawn, was performed by the Rev. H. A. Turner, of St. Andrews' United Church. The bride wore a navy blue suit with delphinium blue blouse and accessories and she carried an arm bouquet of Premier roses. She was given in marriage by her brother, Mr. John Campbell of the R.C.M.P., Ottawa, and was attended by her small cousin, Mary Catherine Campbell as junior, bridesmaid. Master Jack Campbell attended Mr. Joyce and acted as ring bearer. Mrs. C. A. Campbell played the wedding march and continued to play softly during the ceremony. After the ceremony an informal reception was held and a buffet supper was served. The diningroom was attractively decorated with moss roses and Summer blooms. Those assisting were the Misses Verna Moreton, Eleanor Giles, Elizabeth and Margaret Wood. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. James Campbell, Mrs. George Campbell, Mrs. Donald Grant, Miss Margaret Kennedy and Mr. Arthur Simpson of Smiths Falls; Mr. John Campbell and Miss Margaret Wood of Ottawa. The young couple will reside in Ottawa,

RUSSELL - ROSS (Sat. July 20, 1940)

PAKENHAM, July 22. (Special.) - A quiet wedding ceremony was solemnized in the United, Church, Denbigh, Ont., on Saturday afternoon, when Miss Cora Alice Ross, daughter of Mrs. 'Thomas A. Ross, Pakenham, and the late Mr. Ross, became the bride of Carswell Peter Russell, only son of P. M. Russell, Pakenham, and the late Mrs. Russell. Rev. Harold A. Turner, pastor of St. Andrew's United Church , Pakenham, officiated. The bride was attended by Miss Dorothy Cowan, and the bridegroom assisted by Harry Driscoll. The bride was wearing a shell pink crepe gown with an off‑the-face white hat, and white accessories. A corsage of pink Briarcliffe roses, forget-me-nots, and gypsophila completed her costume. The bridesmaid wore a dress of embroidered orchid crepe, with white accessories and a shoulder knot of yellow roses and maiden hair fern. Following the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Russell left on a motor trip to Muskoka and Northern Ontario .

ROSS - BRYANS. (1940)

PAKENHAM, Aug. 14. (Special) - The marriage of Miss Cathie Annette Bryans, daughter of James W. Bryans, of Maidstone, Sask., and granddaughter of the late Mrs. George Martin, of FeneIon Falls, Ont., to Allan Fraser Ross, B.S.A., son of Mrs. Thomas A. Ross of Pakenham, and the late, Mr. Ross, took place quietly on Saturday at the home of the bride's aunt, Miss Sabina Martin, Fenelon Falls. Rev. William McRoberts, of Bobcaygeon, performed the ceremony. The bride wore an afternoon dress of pale blue sheer, with matching accessories, and large pink hat. She also wore a corsage bouquet of pink Talisman roses and blue cornflowers, matching her costume. A reception was held attended by relatives and friends of the bride and bridegroom. The bridal couple left on a honeymoon trip to Algonquin Park, and will later make their home in Pakenham.

DOOL - O'NEILL (1940)

St. Peter Celestine Church here, was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Saturday morning, November 16th, at 8 am, when Anna Mary Margaret O'Neill, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. O'Neill and Gordon J. Dool, son of Mrs. and the late Frank Dool Pakenham, were united in marriage. Rev, A. J. Gorman officiated. The church was decorated with white mums and pink carnations. Mr. Leo O'Neill, brother of the bride served the nuptial mass. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a day-time dress of Elizabeth blue crepe. Her hat, with shoulder length veil, and accessories, were of air force blue. She wore a corsage of rapture roses, maiden hair fern and baby white mums. Miss Mary Coady, cousin of the bride acted as bridesmaid. She wore a costume of Heaven blue crepe with matching accessories, and a corsage of Baby Mums. Mr. Arnold Dool, brother of the groom, was best man. The bride's mother was attired in a black sheer dress with a corsage of white mums. Mrs. Dool, mother of the groom, was gowned in a black frock with a corsage of white carnations. The wedding music was played by Mrs. T. A. Nugent while the Misses Mary and Margaret Nugent, Mary Devine and Mary Jordan sang, "On This Day, O Beautiful Mother" "Ave Maria," and "Just for Today". Immediately after the ceremony a buffet luncheon. was served at the bride's home. The Misses Mary Jordan, Margaret and Minnie Nugent and Mary Devine assisted in serving. The happy young couple left on a motor trip to Toronto and Hamilton. Upon their return they will take up residence on the groom's farm near Pakenham. The best wishes of this community are extended to them for their future happiness.

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McTAVISH - DUEGO (1938)

Danforth Baptist church, Toronto, was the scene, of an interesting wedding ceremony when at six o'clock on Saturday evening the marriage took place of Miss Ethel Luella Duego daughter of Mr. John S. Duego and the late Mrs. Duego of Kinburn to Mr. Myron A. McTavish, Mus. B., of Ottawa, son of Dr. and Mrs. A. J. McTavish of Blenheim. Rev. Daniel Young of Toronto officiated. The bride was attended by Miss Roberta Kilrea of Ottawa and the best man was Mr. Murray Holmes of Toronto. A smartly tailored ensemble of royal blue opalun, with a blue velvet turban, was worn by the bride and her shoulder corsage was of Premier roses. Miss Kilrea was wearing a tailored suit of navy blue with a navy blue felt hat and a corsage of Ophelia roses. Mrs. McTavish had chosen a gown of printed chiffon in grey tones, with which she wore a model grey hat and a corsage of Better Time roses. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of Mrs. Albery. Later Mr. and Mrs. McTavish left on a trip through Western, Ontario, the bride, wearing a top coat of black worsted wool with a military collar of Persian lamb. Her hat was black and she wore black suede shoes. Mr. and Mrs. McTavish will reside in Ottawa .

 MCINTYRE - WILSON (1938)

ALMONTE, Ont., Oct. (Special)‑An October wedding of interest was quietly solemnized, Monday evening, at the United Church manse, Russell, when Ruby Elizabeth (Wilson), daughter of James H. Wilson and the late Mrs. Wilson of Pakenham, became the bride of Gordon Elmer McIntyre, of Almonte, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. McIntyre, Kemptville. Rev. Thomas McNaught, former pastor of St. Andrew's White Lake, officiated. The bride wore her travelling costume, a blue Charmian frock by Lelong, blue accessories and a corsage of American Beauty roses. Her sister, Mrs. S. Miller, was her only attendant in a smart costume of black and white deluxe satin, with corsage of Talisman roses. S. Miller acted as best man. The young couple left after the ceremony on a trip through the Adirondacks . On their return they will reside at Meadowbrook, Almonte.

DuBOIS - SHAW (1938)

A very pretty autumn wedding was solemnized in St. Andrew's United Church, Pakenham, on Saturday, September 24th at 7 p.m. when Eva Elizabeth Shaw of Kirkland Lake, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. S. Shaw of Pakenham, became the bride of Frank Hazlett Dubois of Larder City, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh DuBois of Saskatoon. Autumn blooms adorned the church, and the pastor, Rev. Harold B. Turner officiated. The bride entered the church on the arm of her father to the strains of Mendelssohn's, wedding march played by the organist Miss Jean Needham. She was a picture of girlish loveliness gowned in a floor length Du Bonnet chiffon velvet frock with quaint shirred bodice, and wore elbow length white kid gloves, cyclamen shade imported feather toque with wing trimming to match dress and shoes of the same shade. She carried an arm bouquet of bronze chrysanthemums. Miss Marion McDowall, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid. She was gowned in a Hunter's green chiffon velvet frock with quilted bolero Jacket and wore a turban and shoes to match. Her corsage was of Talisman roses and miniature chrysanthemums. Mr. Albert Bright of New Liskeard, Ont., acted as bestman. Mrs. Shaw, mother of the bride, was tastefully gowned in a tree bark triple sheer frock with brown accessories, and wore a corsage of roses. Mr. Borden Shaw, brother of the bride, and Mr. Howard Belford were ushers. During the signing of the register, Mrs. Charles Campbell, ably rendered the solo "My World." Miss Marion McDowall caught the bride's bouquet. After the ceremony a reception was held at the bride's home, at which a buffet luncheon was served. Rev. H. B. Turner proposed the toast to the bride, to which the groom replied. Mrs. J. C. Sutherland cut the ices and Miss Evelyn Bole poured, tea. The Misses Mary Jordan, Nettie Burgess and Lottie Bole and, Mrs. Edgar Hall were waitresses. The rooms were beautifully decorated with pink and white streamers. Mr. and Mrs. Du Bois left on a honeymoon trip to Northern Ontario, the bride travelling in a beige wool dress with top coat to match, and violet accessories. They will reside in Larder City. The guests attending the reception were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Code, Smiths Falls; Mrs. Trevor Code, Smiths Falls; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Code and son Stanley, Innisville; Mr. and Mrs. Matt Code and daughters, Violet and Helen, Clayton; Mrs. Milton Tysick, Smiths Falls; Mrs. Arthur Churchill, Miss Sadie, Chamney and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cook, Carleton Place; Mrs. Bryon Boland-McCreary; Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Comba, Almonte and Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Smith and Mrs. Janey Needham, Miss Anniea and Mr. George Comba, Mr. and Mrs. Jack McDowall, Mrs. S. McDowall, Mr. and Mrs.  J. E. Mulligan and Graham Cole, Pakenham. The groom's gift to the bride was a string of pearls to the bridesmaid an evening purse, to the organist and soloist lockets and chain, and to the best man a belt buckle and watch chain. The young couple were the recipients of many beautiful gifts. The best wishes of this community are extended for their future happiness.

HUNT - DEUGO (1938)

A quiet mid-winter wedding was solemnized on Friday, February 3rd, at 2p.m. , in St. James Anglican Church, Carleton Place, when Eileen Elizabeth Deugo, became the bride of John Wesley Hunt. Rev. C. L. G. Bruce Officiated. The bride was gowned in a berry-wine Chiffon velvet dress with hat and shoes to match. The witnesses were Miss Margaret Andrew and her father, Mr. Harvey Andrews. Following the ceremony a wedding supper was served at the home of the groom's sister, Mrs. Lindus Hamilton. The young couple will reside on the groom's farm at Pakenham.

Mary Snedden, married Dec. 23rd, 1940 .

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COLLIE - COMBA (Oct 1940)

CARLETON PLACE, Oct. 20 - (Special)  - The chancel of St. James Anglican Church was a profusion of chrysanthemums banked with ferns interspersed with other Autumn blooms for the wedding on Saturday afternoon at three o'clock of Miss Joan Jacqueline Comba, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gemmell W. Comba, of Carleton Place, and Mr. William Collie, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. William Collie, of Appleton. Rev. T. H. H. lveson, rector of the church, officiated. The bride was attended by Miss Marjorie Comba, of Ottawa , as bridesmaid, and the best man was Mr. James Collie, brother of the bridegroom. The ushers were Mr. William Hopkins, of Appleton, and Mr. Lawrence Hurrell, of Carleton Place. Pink and white carnations tied with white tulle marked the guest pews. The service was fully choral under the direction of the church organist, Mr. Albert Stephen. The choir led the bridal party, singing "The Voice That Breathed O'er Eden", and during the signing of the register the organist played Salut d'Amour by Elgar. Given in marriage by her father, the bride entered the church to the wedding music from Lohengrin and was gowned in white moire taffeta. The slimly fitted basque bodice moulded the figure to the hipline and the full bouffant skirt had two rows of ruching. She wore a short matching jacket of the same material with short puffed sleeves and high neckline bowed in front. Her only ornament was a single strand of pearls, a gift of the bridegroom. She wore a veil of tulle illusion held in place with a coronet of shirred net and had clusters of tiny rosebuds on the sides. Her ensemble was complete with long white kid gloves and white kid shoes, and she carried pink Briarcliffe roses with bouvardia and fern. The bridesmaid was attired in a gown of baby blue embroidered taffeta with soft shirring in the long basque bodice which moulded the figure to the lower waistline from where the long full circular skirt extended to the floor. She wore a short matching jacket with short puffed sleeves, and her headdress was a little Juliet cop of lace with shoulder length veil in matching tone. Long white kid gloves and silver shoes were worn and her flowers were an arm bouquet of Premier roses and fern. A reception for some fifty wedding guests was held at the home of Mrs. R. A. Patchell. Moffatt street, following the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Collie left for a wedding trip to Western Ontario points, the bride travelling in a grey embroidered woollen dress with red trimming. Her coat was black and trimmed with Kolinsky and black suede accessories. They will reside in their newly built home in Appleton. Out-of-town guests included Mr. Gerald Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Graham, Mr. and Mrs. Fleisher, Mr., and Mr. G. A. Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. Glassman, Montreal; Mr. and Mrs. George Sheard, Ways Mills, Que.; Mr. and Mrs. George Gammock, Brantford; Mr. and Mrs. J. Cruikshank, Almonte; Mr. and Mrs. Jardine Dey, Mr. and Mrs. G. McKenny, Miss Isabel Payne, Miss Jean Collie, Ottawa; Mr. and Mrs. Percy Hawkins, Pembroke, Mr. E. Giles, Clayton; Mr. and Mrs. William Hopkins, Appleton; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Nadobney, Mr. and Mrs. I. Zyvitski, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zyvitski, Renfrew; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Westaway, Hamilton.

BATEMAN - McCONNELL (1939)

Emmanuel Anglican church was the scene of a pretty wedding at high noon on Tuesday, December 26th, when Miss Annie Mary (Anna Mae) McConnell, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William McConnell of Arnprior, was united in marriage to Corporal Eric W. Bateman of the Cameron Highlanders, Ottawa, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Bate­man of Luten, Buckinghamshire, England. Rev. C. A. Bender of Ottawa officiating. The bride was given away by her father. Attendants were Miss Ellen McConnell, R.N., sister of the bride, Boston, Mass., and Mr. James Twyman, Pakenham. Ushers were Masters Allan and Donald McConnell, nephews of the bride. The bride looked lovely in a grape wine street length dress and hat with black shoes and gloves. She wore a corsage of Better Time wore a corsage of Better Time roses. The bridesmaid's costume was a street length dress of Copenhagen blue with matching accessories and corsage of pink roses. The bride's mother wore navy blue with matching accessories. A wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents Mansfield, the house decorations being pink and white bells. For travelling the bride was attired in a grape wine, colored coat trimmed with grey lamb and was worn over her wedding dress. They left on a short honeymoon trip to Ottawa and on their return will reside in Arnprior. Guests from a distance were Miss Ella McConnell, R.N., Boston. Mass; Miss Helen Plato, Smiths Falls; Mr. and Mrs. Ollis Timmins, Misses Emily and Lucy Haydon; Mr. Southwood Haydon, and Mr. James Twyman, Pakenham.

CRAIG - COMBA (June 15, 1940)

Charming Bride - WESTERN United Church was decorated with palms, ferns and summer flowers for the wedding at 2.30: o'clock on Saturday afternoon, of Frances Marjorie (Comba), only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Comba, to Harry Craig, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Craig, of Ottawa. Rev. J. A. Waddell officiated. Mrs. G. I. Wallace presided at the organ, and during the signing of the register, Miss Shirley Howe, Sang "My Perfect Day Hath Come". Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by Miss Alma Dollman as bridesmaid. Mr. Russell Comba, brother of the bride, was best man, and the ushers were Mr. H. D. Comba, brother of the bride, and Mr. C. M. Craig, brother of the bride­groom. The bride wore a floor length gown in Heavenly blue net over whispering taffeta of the same shade. It was designed with a sweetheart neckline, short puffed sleeves, and the skirt ended in a slight train. Her shoulder length veil was held in place with forget­me-nots in halo effect, and she wore a gold locket, the gift of the bridegroom, and carried Talisman roses and bouvardia in shower. The bridesmaid wore a dress in similar design of daffodil yellow net over whispering taffeta. Her large leghorn hat had brown ribbon streamers, and she carried yellow roses in shower. Following the reception at the home of the bride's parents, where the rooms were adorned with Summer flowers, Mr. and Mrs. Craig left on a motor trip to Brockville, Toronto, and Western Ontario cities. The bride travelled in a costume of turquoise linen in two-piece suit effect, with a small brown turban and brown accessories. On their return they will take up residence in Ottawa. Out-of-town guests were Mrs. W. F. Wilton, Mr. Bill McNamara, both of Medford Hillside, Mass.; Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Houston, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Houston, of Arn­prior; Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Parrish, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. A. Comba, of Kilmer, Que.

BIRTHS.

CAMPBELL - At St. Mary's Montreal , on Saturday, November 15, ,1941, to Mr. and Mrs. Wallace G. Campbell (nee Adeltrude McCaffrey), of Ottawa, a daughter (Heather Frances).

Donald DuBois, Jan. 8th, 1940 .

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FARQUHARSON - REID (1940)

A wedding of much interest solemnized at high noon on Monday Dec. 2nd, when Catherine Grace (Reid), youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Reid of Arnprior, was married to John Farquharson R.C.A.F. of Goderich, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Farquharson of Pakenham. The wedding took place, at the home of the bride's parents, 39 Daniel street, with Rev. Douglas Woodhouse of Grace St. Andrew's Church officiating. The house was artistically decorated with ferns and cut flowers. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a Deja model dress in Rumor Rose shade. Her accordion pleated skirt was fitted to a tucked bodice with folded neckline. The belt was of the tan, shade with gold and burgundy stud. The sleeves were shirred just slightly below the elbows. Her hat was a Mignon model, in burgundy fur felt with shoulder veil. Her shoes and gloves were of matching, tone. The only ornament worn was a brooch of her grandmother's of dull gold. She carried an arm bouquet of roses and burgundy baby mums. The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Carden Heeney, as matron of honor. Mrs. Heeney chose a frock of amethyst crepe with Florida Rose pleated panel. Her hat was a model felt in amethyst with feather flowers and veil of same shade. Her shoes and gloves were in matching colors and her bouquet was of rose baby mums. Mr. Duncan Morris of Cobden, assisted the bridegroom. Mrs. K. S. Buckland, aunt of the bride, played the wedding music. During the signing of the register. Miss Marion Fraser sang "Because" very sweetly. Mrs. Reid, mother of the bride, wore a dress of dove grey sheer, heavily embroidered, with black hat and corsage of deep pink roses. Mrs. Farquharson, mother of the groom, was becomingly gowned in a dress of soldier blue crepe, stenciled in silver. She wore a black hat with blue mount and corsage of pink carnations. Mrs. Arthur Farmer, sister of the bride, wore a black and gold crepe dress with black hat and corsage of deep red roses. Following the ceremony, a buffet luncheon was served presided over by Mrs. Frederick Raney of Ottawa and Mrs. Arthur Farmer of Arnprior. Mr. and Mrs. Farquharson left on a wedding trip, the bride travelled in a hyacinth blue wool dress with beige trimming and matching accessories with her costume she wore a raccoon topcoat . The out-of-town guest included Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Farquharson, Pakenham; Captain and Mrs. Raney, Mr. and Mrs. Carden Heeney, Miss Lu Murray and Miss Bessie Gardiner, all of Ottawa; Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Reid of Almonte; Mrs. Morris and son, Duncan of Cobden; Mrs. Robert Carpenter of Carleton Place.

JONES - COMBA (Nov. 6, 1940)

A pretty wedding was solemnized on Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Jones when their granddaughter, Miss Hilda Isabella Comba became the bride of Mr. Wm. Milo Jones son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Jones of Smiths Falls. Rev. D. Gault officiated, and Miss Phyllis Comba, sister of the bride played the wedding march. Given in marriage by her father the bride looked beautiful in a monetary rose crepe dress with brown accessories and wore a shoulder knot of carnations. The bride was attended by the groom's sister, Miss Hazel Jones, a bridesmaid. She wore a dress of air force blue crepe with brown accessories and wore a shoulder-knot of roses. Mr. Russell Comba, brother of the bride, supported the groom and Miss Susie Lavallee played softly "I Love You Truly" during the signing of the register. Following the ceremony a dinner was served to the immediate relatives. The rooms were beautifully decorated with white and pink streamers and centered with white wedding bells and the attractive dining table was centered with a four storey bride's cake and tall pink tapers in white candlesticks. Later Mr. and Mrs. Jones left for a short motor trip, the bride travelling in a brown tweed tailored suit with brown accessories. They will reside at the groom's home at White Lake.

On Friday Nov. the first a reception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Millar. The young couple received many costly and useful gifts besides several cheques, showing the esteem in which the couple were held.

DOWNEY - STEWART (1934)

PAKENHAM, Ont, Oct. 11 Special). - A pretty but quiet wedding took place at the rectory, Pakenham, on Wednesday evening, when Stella Beatrice Stewart, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Stewart, of Sand Point, became the bride of Henry Erwin Downey, second eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Downey, Pakenham. Rev. C. Adrian Bender, rector of St. Mark's Anglican church, performed the ceremony. The bride was attired in a gown of chiffon Bordeaux velvet, with hat of the same shade and accessories to match. Miss Violet Stewart, sister of the bride, and Reginald Downey, brother of the bridegroom, were witnesses. Immediately following the ceremony the bridal party motored to the home of the bride, where a reception was given in their honor. The young couple will take, up residence in Pakenham.

 Posted: 19 July, 2004