Bowman

Dezell Scrapbooks

compiled by Mrs. Oliver H. Dezell (nee Iva V. Sheppard)

Received from Bob and Joan Dezell of Carleton Place.

These were typed and spell checked by Don and Fran Cooper.


Marriages 2

Bowman - Mueller            At 3:30 o'clock on Saturday afternoon, in St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran church, with Rev. Dr. J. Reble conducting the service, the wedding took place of Bertha Elizabeth, daughter of Mrs. Mueller and the late Mr. Moritz Mueller, to Mr. Thomson S. Bowman, son of Mrs. Bowman and the late Mr. James Bowman. Pink and white carnations, Shasta daisies and delphiniums, with palms and ferns, decked the church. Mr. Adam Blatz was at the organ, and Mrs. L. McLean and Mr. James Bowman were the soloists, the former singing until before the ceremony, and then the latter, "O Promise Me", during the registration. The after-reception was at the Scottish Rite club. Mr. A. F Hackbush, uncle of the bride, gave her in marriage. She wore a gown of white net and lace over taffeta, and a long veil of net arranged with a wreath of orange blossoms. Miss Phyllis Robinson was maid of honor, dressed in blue chiffon, with dusty pink felt hat and carrying Briarcliff roses and pink cornflowers. Miss June Bowman, niece of the groom, was junior bridesmaid, her frock being of dusty pink chiffon in Elizabethan style. Her felt hat was blue, and her flowers were Briarcliff roses and blue cornflowers. L.A.C. Campbell, R.C.A.F. was best man. Messrs. George Smith and Donald MacLean were ushers. The bride's mother was in black sheer, with bouquet of pale pink carnations and bouvardia. The mother of the groom wore an orchid redingote ensemble, with purple accessories and corsage bouquet  of white carnations and bouvardia. The bride's going-away costume was a two-piece jacket model of navy blue sheer, and her accessories were blue and white. on her return from a short trip, the couple will live at 540 King Street east, in the King's Court apartments. 

Pretty Wedding Saturday Afternoon At Boyd's Church            A quiet wedding was solemnized on Saturday, March 27, at two 2 p.m., in St. John's church, Boyd's,  Rev. A. E. Godwin officiating, when Jean Euphemia, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. A. Sheppard became the bride of  Hugh Roy McEwen, son of the late Mr. E. McEwen and Mrs. F. McEwen.       Spring flowers adorned the church for the occasion. The bride was escorted and given in marriage by her farther, Mr. W. A Sheppard. The bride chose a suit of teale blue gabardine blouse and black accessories. She wore a shoulder bouquet of pink pinnochio. Miss  Katie Sheppard, of Hamilton, attended her sister, wearing a smart suit of tan gabardine with brown accessories. She wore a shoulder bouquet of talisman and pink pinnochio. The groom was attended by her brother, Mr. Robert McEwen.A reception for the immediate relatives was held after the ceremony at the residence of the bride's parents. The bride's mother received in a gown blue and white crepe, with a corsage of pink roses and white hyacinth florets. The groom's mother wore a black brocaded dress with corsage of talisman roses, mauve peas and violets. The bride's  table was very attractive with its three tier bride's cake, pink candles and spring flowers. Misses Blanche Sheppard, of Ottawa and Fern Burger of Montreal, and Joan Dezell, of Carleton Place, very  efficiently, served dinner to the assembled guests. The bride and groom read telegrams received from her three brothers in Saskatchewan, and from relatives in Hamilton. Later the bride and groom left by motor on their honeymoon. 

Thursday, February 19th, 1948          Hands-Lowe            On February 7th, at 2.30 p.m., at St. James Anglican church, Perth, a quiet, but pretty wedding took place when Rev. Holmes united in marriage Ethel Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Lowe, Scotch Corners, to Burton, son of Mrs. Wm. Hands and the late Mr. Hands, Perth. The charming bride was attended by Miss Irene Shail, Carleton Place, while the groom was supported by Mr. Lorne Wright, Perth. The bride chose a dressmaker suit of gold wool with brown blouse and brown accessories. She wore a heart-shaped locket, a gift from the groom, and carried a Colonial bouquet  red roses. The bridesmaid wore a blue wool suit with white blouse and black accessories. Her corsage was pink carnations. Following the ceremony, the bridal party motored to the home of the bride's parents, where a dainty luncheon was served to about twenty guests. For  travelling, the bride wore a rose gabardine dress, with blue top coat and accessories. Upon their  return from their honeymoon trip to points south, the young couple will reside on the groom's farm, near Perth. 

LOWE - REID Wedding At Pakenham Saturday Afternoon            On Saturday, July 3rd at 1.30 p.m. St. Andrew's United Church, Pakenham was the scene of a lovely summer  wedding when Miss Lois Olive Reid, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Reid became the bride of Mr. Gordon Milton Lowe, second son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lowe, Scotch Corners with Rev. H. A. Turner officiating. For the occasion the church was decorated with potted ferns, baskets of mock- orange, pink and white peony roses and white heliotrope. The guest pews were marked with white satin bows. The wedding music was played by Mrs. J. T. Forsythe and Mr. Ivan Lowe, brother of the groom and Mr. Lloyd Reid, brother of the bride, were ushers. The bride was given in marriage by her father and was attended by Dorothy Brydges, Almonte, as bridesmaid, and little Miss Jean Fulton as flower girl. Mr. Allan Lowe,  brother of the groom was best man. For her wedding the bride chose a full gown of wavy brocade satin. It was styled with long moulded bodice, buttoned down the back, sweetheart neck-line, long tapering sleeves, with gloves, and the bouffant skirt ended in a graceful train. Her long tulle veil was held with a coronet of orange blossoms and she carried a cascade bouquet of better-time red roses, maidenhair fern and bouvardia. Her only ornament was a triple strand of pearls,  the gift of the groom. Miss Brydges wore a full gown of turquoise sheer long draped bodice, buttoned down the back, with bustle bows and she wore long mittens. Her shoulder-length veil was held with a halo crown, and she carried an arm bouquet of better-time pink roses and maidenhair fern. Little Miss Fulton wore a full gown of pink tulle, with short frilled sleeves, frilled bodice buttoned down the back, trimmed with blue ribbon and blue and pink flowers. Her hat was half halo of pink tulle trimmed with blue bows. Mrs. John Lowe, mother of the groom wore figured blue crepe with black trimming and black accessories. Her corsage was rose carnations. Mrs. Murray Reid, mother of the bride wore figured turquoise jersey with navy trimmings and navy accessories.  Her corsage was pink carnations. 

Saturday, September 4, 1948      Davidson-lonson            Marian Amelia, daughter of Mrs. Ionson and the late Mr. Percy Ionson, Jarvis, was married in Wesley United Church, Jarvis,  on September 1, at 2.30 o'clock, to Edward Burton Davidson, Kapuskasing, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Davidson, Simcoe. Mr. William lonson gave his sister away. She wore white marquisette, with flower-decked halo headdress, and carried a white Bible adorned with gardenias. Mrs. Helen Mitchell, Simcoe was organist, and Mr. James Diamond, Simcoe was soloist. Rev. J. W. T. Newberry officiated. An after-reception was held at the home of the bride's mother. The bride was attended by  Margaret Powell,  Duncan, B, C. in yellow marquisette, with halo headdress to match, and colonial bouquet. The best man was Mr. Donald Mawson, Simcoe; and ushers were Messrs. Donald Davidson, Hamilton) and Mr. Sandy Ionson, Jarvis. White gladioli and ferns were used  for decoration. The bride's mother, at the reception, welcomed her guests wearing pale blue crepe, with corsage of roses; and the groom's mother in blue printed sheer, with white rose bouquet, assisted her. The bride's going-away costume was a blue grey suit with navy hat and accessories. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Burton Davidson will live in Kapuskasing. 

Monday, October 11, 1948          Packman - Sheppard            In a ceremony at 4.30 o'clock on Saturday afternoon in McKay United Church, Miss Iva Kathleen Sheppard, daughter of Mrs. A. E. Sheppard, and the late Mr. Sheppard became the bride Mr. John Elwood Packman, son of Mrs. W. E. Packman of Twickenham, England, and the late  Mr. Packman. White chrysanthemums were used in decoration the church where the ceremony was performed by Rev. A. Higgins. Mrs. F. A. Hewis played the organ music and accompanied the soloist, Miss Eileen Mahoney. Given in marriage by her brother, Mr. Robert E. Sheppard,  the bride was attended by Mrs. R. S. Montgomery, as matron of honor and by Miss Dorothea Larmour as bridesmaid. Mr. Lorne Steele, was best man and the ushers were Mr. James H. Sheppard and Austin C. Taylor. The bride, wore a gown of white slipper satin, with a round of neckline, and net yoke with wide satin shirring to give off-the-shoulder effect. The sleeves were long and closely fitted. The bodice was in Basque effect, and the bouffant wide shirring of satin on the hipline. Her fingertip veil fell from a satin crown trimmed with pearls and she carried a round bouquet of American Beauty roses and white baby chrysanthemums. Following a reception at the Orange Lantern Inn, Mr. and  Mrs. Packman left for New York City. Going away the bride wore a Burgundy gabardine suit with  grey accessories and a corsage bouquet of  bronze baby chrysanthemums. On their return they will take up residence in Ottawa. Out-of-town guests were, Mrs. M. C. McKinnon, of Toronto;  Miss Mabel Sheppard, Miss K. B. Sheppard, and Miss Ella Sheppard of Hamilton: Mr. and Mrs. 0. H. Dezell, Miss Joan Dezell, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Sheppard. Mrs. W. A. Sheppard, Mr. and Mrs. R. McEwen and Mr. and Mrs. A. McCall, of Carleton Place: Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Longmore, Miss K. E. Philp, and Miss C. B. Philp, of Perth. Ont.;  Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Steele of Cardinal, Ont.; and Mr. R. A. Sheppard, of Montreal. 

Thursday, December 16th, 1948       Cameron-Maguire Wedding     St. James' Anglican church, decorated with pink roses, pink carnations, mums and ferns, formed an attractive background for the pretty wedding on Friday evening, October 22, at eight o'clock, when Miss Dorothy Lorraine Maguire, of Vancouver, B.C., became the bride of flying Officer Victor Stuart Cameron, of the R.C.A.F., Yarmouth, N.S., and son of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart D. Cameron, Bridge Street, Carleton Place. Rev. Canon T. H. Iveson, rector of the church, officiated at the service. Pink roses tied with white ribbons marked the guest pews. The bride had two attendants, her sister, Mrs. W. M. G. Wilson, of Vancouver, attending as matron-of-honor and Miss Alice Cameron, of Toronto, sister of the bridegroom, as bridesmaid. The best man was Dr. Lloyd G. Coleman, of Kemptville, and the ushers were Private Robert Cameron, brother of the groom, of Brockville, and Mr. W.C. McLaughlin, of Pembroke. Entering the church on the arm of her father, who later gave his daughter in marriage, an exquisite model of white cobweb lace over white luster satin was worn by the charming young bride. The tight fitting bodice had a sweetheart neckline and Elizabethan sleeves which tapered in points over her hands. Small clusters of orange blossoms adorned the sleeves and the full skirt extended into a train. Her over the face veil, worn by her mother on her wedding day, fell from a headdress of orange blossoms and extended the length of her dress. Her only ornaments were an heirloom brooch and a single strand of pearls and her shower bouquet was composed of white mums and mauve orchids. Mrs. Wilson wore a floor length gown of Queen's blue chiffon over satin which had a sweetheart neckline, short puffed sleeves and a softly crushed girdle. Her headdress was of blue feathers and she wore silver slippers and carried a bouquet of pink roses, in shower. Miss Cameron chose a floor length of Jacquard crepe fashioned with a V-neckline and bracelet length sleeves. Her headdress was similar to that of the matron-of-honor pink shade and her shower bouquet was of pink roses. Her shoes were also of silver tone. Mrs. Maguire, mother of the bride, was gowned in heaven blue crepe with cobweb lace bodice and long matching sleeves. She wore a matching hat and a corsage of gardenias. Mrs. Cameron, mother of the bridegroom, was attired in a navy blue crepe dress with navy and black accessories and her corsage was also gardenias. Following the ceremony the reception was held at the home of the bridegroom's parents. The tea table, with its cut work linen cloth, was centered with the bride's cake, which was surrounded by pink carnations flanked on either side by silver candle holders with long white lighted tapers on which were tied small flowers with white ribbon. Later Flying Officer Cameron and his bride left on a motor trip, the bride changing to a two-piece turquoise blue wool suit with brown accessories and a corsage of orchids, for travelling. Among the many guests from outside points attending the wedding, in addition to the bride's parents and sister, of Vancouver , was Mrs. A. J. Hawker, also of Vancouver. The young couple will reside at Yarmouth, N.S. 

Saturday. June 4th, 1949          NAUMAN - McKIM - On Saturday, June 4th, 1949, in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Christ Church Cathedral, Ottawa, by the Very Rev. Howard H. Clark, Viola Blanche, daughter of Mr. Hugh McKim and the late Mrs. McKim to Vernon Clifford Nauman, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. Nauman of Cayuga, Ont.

Thursday, June 9th, 1949         Nauman - McKim In a quiet ceremony in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Christ Church Cathedral, Ottawa, on Saturday morning, the marriage was solemnized of Viola Blanche, daughter of Mr. Hugh McKim, formerly of Carleton Place, and Mr. Vernon Clifford Nauman, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. Nauman, of Cayuga.            The Very Rev. Howard H. Clark, Dean of Ottawa, officiated, and the wedding music was played by Miss Irene Shorter.     Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a suit of aqua corded rayon, with navy accessories, and a corsage of Briarcliffe roses. The couple were unattended. Following a wedding breakfast at the Chateau Laurier, Mr. and Mrs. Nauman left on a motor trip. 

Thursday, June 9th, 1949        Scott - McGregor            Southminister United Church, on Saturday afternoon at three o'clock, was the scene of the marriage of Miss Helen Isobel McGregor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. McGregor, of Carleton Place, to Mr. Keith Franklyn Scott, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Scott. Rev. E. M. Cadigan officiated. The wedding music was played by Miss Betty Thompson and Miss Mona Harrison was the soloist. The church was adorned with baskets of white lilacs and palms. The bride was given in marriage by her father and wore a white nylon marquisette dress fashioned with a shirred bodice with a sweetheart neckline, long shirred sleeves and a full skirt bound with appliqué of satin. her finger-tip veil of tulle illusion was arranged from a coronet of lace and marquisette trimmed with lily-of-the-valley. She carried a bouquet of Johanna Hill roses and lily-of-the-valley and her only ornament was a pearl necklace. Miss Gwen Dolan attended the bride as maid-of-honor, Miss Betty McGregor as bridesmaid and Miss Diane Bisson, as flower girl. The best  man was Mr. Byrne Scott and the ushers were Mr. Don McGregor and Mr. John Bisson. Following the wedding reception, Mr. and Mrs. Scott left on a motor trip to Virginia Beach, Va. For travelling,  the bride wore a three-piece navy blue suit with white accessories. The couple will reside in Ottawa. The out-of-town guests were: Miss Gwen Dolan, of Timmins; Miss Helena Johnstone, of Gouverneur, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. W. Besserer, of Arnprior; Mr. and Mrs. J. Heney, Miss M. Thom, Mr. Wesley Thom, Mr. J. Henry, Mrs. D. McLaren, Mrs. F. Taylor, Miss N. Devlin, all of Carleton Place; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Ken. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. G. Pritchard, of Rupert; Mrs. A. Welles, of Wakefield, and Mr. C. W. Kernohan, of Peterboro. 

November 21, 1949         Myrtle Watchorn Weds K. E. Strong At Carleton Place          Carleton Place, Nov. 21 - (Special) - The home of Mr. and Mrs. William Creswell, Boyd's Settlement, was the scene of a wedding of interest on Saturday afternoon, when their niece, Myrtle Willa Watchorn, became the bride of Kenneth Elwood Strong of Carleton Place. The marriage was solemnized by the Rev. Robert Boston, of the Holiness Movement Church, Roblin, the room being decorated with an arch banked with ferns and baby mums. The wedding music was rendered by Miss Lucy Ruttle of Boyd's and during the signing of the register, Mrs. Arthur McCall, also of Boyd's, sang "A Wedding Prayer". The bride was given in marriage by her uncle, William Creswell and chose for the ceremony a pale blue-grey suit of wool gabardine with blouse of white crepe trimmings, with fine lace and tucks. Her matching accessories were black and she wore a corsage of white and red roses, lilies of the valley and maiden-hair fern. The bridesmaid was Miss Feryn Willows of Boyd's and Jack McDiarmid of McCreary's acted as best man. After the ceremony a reception was held in the Queen's Tourist Home, Carleton Place, with about 40 guests present. The couple left on a wedding trip to Montreal and points East, and on their return will reside in Carleton Place. 

Tuesday, January 10, 1950              McRae - Doucett            CARLETON PLACE, Jan. 10 - (Special) - A pretty wedding was solemnized at Memorial Park United Manse on Saturday afternoon when Audrey Ethel Doucett, daughter of Willard Doucett, Toronto, and the late Mrs. Doucett, became the bride of Donald Murray McRae, son of Mr. & Mrs. Huard McRae of Beckwith. Rev. D. C. Munro officiated. The bride wore a dress of blue toned grey crepe with black accessories and carried a cascade bouquet of pink carnations and mauve mums. Bridesmaid was Muriel Doucett, Reg. N., Toronto, sister of the bride. best man was Wesley Craig of Beckwith, neighbour of the bridegroom. Following the ceremony the bridal party and guests attended a wedding supper at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Allan Doucett, Ramsay, brother and sister-in-law of the bride. On their return from a short motor trip they will reside at Cloverdale farm, Beckwith. 

January 27, 1950          Ferrill- Gardiner            On Friday evening, January 27, at St. James' Anglican Church, Carleton Place, the marriage was solemnized of Dorothy Agnes Gardiner, Carleton Place, and Raymond Ervin Ferrill, also of town. Rev. D. F. Weegar officiated at the ceremony. During the service the choir sang two numbers. While the register was being signed Miss Shirley Gardiner, sister of the bride, sang "O Perfect Love."  The father of the bride gave his daughter in marriage. She was attended by Mrs. Shirley M. Gardiner, sister-in-law of the bride. Mr. Allan Gardiner, brother of the bride, acted as best man. For her wedding the bride chose a grey floral taffeta dress, black accessories and corsage of red roses. The bridesmaid wore a navy blue taffeta dress with pink accessories and corsage of pink roses. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents on Queen Street and later the couple left on a wedding trip to Montreal. The bride travelled in a navy blue suit with grey accessories. On their return, Mr. and Mrs. Ferrill will reside in Carleton Place. 

Oakes-Sheppard            In Rock Chapel United Church,  the wedding took place on Saturday afternoon, at 4 o'clock, when Gloria Magdalene, daughter of Mr. and Mr. Jacob S. Sheppard, R. R. # 2, Hamilton, and Lloyd Horning Oakes, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Oakes. R. R. # 2,  Ancaster  were united in marriage. The Rev. Ross R. Hare, of Millgrove officiated, assisted by the Rev. J S. Bole, Port Dalhousie. Gracefully gowned in ivory satin, made with yoke, of lace and bertha effect, the bride was given away by her father. Her veil of silk illusion net was fingertip length, and she carried a cascade of Rapture roses and white hyacinths. Miss Noreen McKay, Goderich, was maid of honour, gowned in mauve taffeta and net and carried a nosegay of Queen Elizabeth roses, white sweet peas and mauve hyacinths. Little Mary Dale Oakes, niece of the groom, as flower girl, was dressed in yellow taffeta and net, and her bouquet was a miniature of that of the maid of honour. Mr. George Oakes, brother of the groom as best man. Ushers were: Mr. Gordon Oakes, brother of the groom, and Mr. Jack Ashford, cousin of he bride. Standards of pink and white snapdragon and Easter lilies decorated the church for the occasion. Presiding at the organ, Mr. Paul G. Daniels accompanied Mrs. Kenneth Hostein, sister of the groom, who sang "0 Perfect Love" and "Because". A reception for 60 guests followed in the church hall. Receiving, Mrs. Sheppard wore a steel grey frock, with accents in wine and a corsage of Briarcliff roses. The groom's mother was attired in bird wing blue, with navy accessories and her  pale pink carnations. Leaving for a short wedding trip to points east, the bride went away in a dusty pink gabardine suit with navy shortie coat and accessories. The couple will reside at R. R. # 2, Ancaster. ( Built house at front of father's farm) 

December 30, 1950          Elsie E. Rintoul and J. W. McKnight Are Married at Carleton Place            A candlelight ceremony at Memorial Park United Church, Carleton Place, united in marriage Miss Elsie Elizabeth Rintoul, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Alva Rintoul, and Mr. John William McKnight, son of Mrs. Joseph A. McKnight and the late Mr. McKnight. Rev. D. C. Munroe officiated at the ceremony, which was performed against a background of evergreens, white and pink snapdragons, and standards of palms and ferns. White satin ribbons marked the pews. The wedding music was played by Mr. H. Dallimore,  who accompanied the soloist, Miss Ruth Miller. Given  in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by Miss Isabel Bayne, of Ottawa, as maid of honor. F/S W. O. De Long, of Toronto was best man, and the ushers were Mr. Kelvin Rintoul, brother of the bride, and Mr. H. T. Patterson, cousin of the bridegroom. The bride's gown was a burgundy shade of chiffon velvet in ankle-length, with four small godets at the back hemline . The bodice had a picture neckline, and short cap sleeves, and she wore a matching halo hat trimmed with feathers, and elbow length mittens. Her bouquet was formed of white carnations, baby breath, and maidenhair fern. Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, and afterwards the couple left on a wedding trip to Toronto and Winnipeg. For travelling, the bride wore a light beige suit, with green accessories, a three-quarter length Persian paw coat, and a corsage bouquet of Johanna Hill roses. Upon their return, Mr. and Mrs. McKnight will live at 92 Younge Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba.            Out-of-town guests were Mr. R. B. Bulger, Miss Isabel Bayne, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Patterson, Mrs. H. A. Patterson, Master Michael Patterson, Miss Leslie Patterson, Ottawa; Mr. E. L. Ewing, Mr. Gerald Ewing, Mr. and Mrs. H. Lonsbury, Miss M. E. Rintoul, Mr. W. R. Shortt, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Eric Somerville, Lanark; Miss J. MacFarlane, Mr. L. MacFarlane, Almonte, F/S Donald Street, RCAF, Rockcliffe.       

October 20, 1951                 Miss Margaret Buchanan Wed In Erskine Presbyterian Church            Autumn colored chrysanthemums decorated Erskine Presbyterian Church for the recent marriage of Miss Margaret Isabell Buchanan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Lysle Buchanan, and Mr. John Seeley McMullen, son of Mr. and Mrs. George P. McMullen. Rev. Dr. Robert Good performed the ceremony and Miss Rita St. James was the soloist. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attended by Mrs. Donald Knapp as matron of honor. Mr. Gordon Knapp was best man and the ushers were Mr. Harry McKibbon and Mr. Peter MacGregor. A floor-length champagne velvet was chosen by the bride for her wedding. The dress was designed with a scalloped neckline and the skirt fell in unpressed pleats. A matching velvet headdress and mittens completed her wedding ensemble. She carried a bouquet of Johanna Hill roses and chrysanthemums in Autumn shades. After the reception, held at the home of Dr. J. D. Courtenay, the couple left on a motor trip. Travelling the bride wore a small checked suit, a top coat of rust with a matching hat, alligator shoes and purse and a corsage of Talisman roses. Upon their return Mr. and Mrs. McMullen will take up residence in Merrickville, Ont. 

1951         McGill- Willows Wedding Boyd's United Church            Boyd's United Church was the scene of a pretty autumn wedding on Thursday, November 1st, at 12:30 o'clock, when Rev. N. T. Holmes, of Carleton Place, united in marriage Ethel Feryn, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Russell H. Willows, of Boyd's Settlement, and John Rivington McGill, B. S. A., son of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. McGill, of Pakenham. The church was prettily decorated for the occasion with a bank of ferns and chrysanthemums. Mrs. Franklin Boyd played the wedding march and Mr. Douglas Halpenny was soloist. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, looked charming in a floor-length gown of French lace over net over satin. The gown, designed on simple lines had a slightly gathered skirt from tight-fitting bodice, buttoned from waist to neckline with tiny satin-covered buttons. The small Peter Pan collar was decorated with seed pearls and sequins, and the tight-fitting sleeves ended in points over the hands. Her three-quarter length veil of net and matching French lace, fell from a tiny Juliet cap of the same material, decorated with seed pearls. She carried a cascade bouquet of American Beauty roses and lily of the valley. Miss Elva Willows, sister of the bride, was maid-of-honor, and wore a floor-length gown of pale pink frosted organza over taffeta, also designed on simple lines similar to that of the bride. Her mittens and flower headdress were in matching shade, and she carried a nosegay bouquet of pink and white chrysanthemums. The bridesmaids, Mrs. Kenneth Strong, of Carleton Place, and Miss Ellen Willows, sisters of the bride, wore gowns of pale blue frosted organza over taffeta, of similar design to that of the maid-of-honor, and their accessories were also in matching shade. They also carried nosegay bouquets of pink and white mums. Little Heather Ann Willows, sister of the bride, made a very sweet flower girl in a floor-length dress of yellow nylon, with matching bonnet. She carried a tiny nosegay of bronze and yellow baby mums. Mr. Hubert McGill, of Toronto, acted as best man for his brother, and the ushers were Mr. Wesley Craig, cousin of the bride, and Mr. Robert Rivington, cousin of the groom. Mr. Douglas Halpenny, sang "The Lord's Prayer" prior to the ceremony, and during the signing of the register "O Perfect Love." Following the ceremony, a reception was held for about 60 guests, after which the young couple left on a motor trip to points in the eastern United States. The bride travelled in a suit of navy blue gabardine, with white blouse and other accessories of navy blue velvet. her topcoat was of white camel hair, and she wore a corsage of American Beauty roses and maiden hair fern. 

Queen's Graduates Wed In Chalmers, Kingston            In Chalmers United Church, Kingston, Miss Lorraine Holsgrove became the bride of Mr. Barry Philip Sheppard. The, bride is the daughter of Mrs. Bertram J. Holsgrove of Kingston and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Sheppard of Ottawa. Rev. Franklin Banister officiated at the wedding and Miss Lenore Black was organist. Mr. Glenn George was soloist. Ronald Holsgrove gave his sister in marriage and she was attended by Mrs. Frank Butler of Toronto as matron of honor and Miss Patricia Brown of Ottawa as bridesmaid. Mr. Stewart. Graham of Toronto was best man and the ushers were Dr. David Offord of Montreal and Mr. William Thomson of Winnipeg. The bride wore a floor length gown of white French brocade with a fitted bodice, scooped neckline, long sleeves and a bouffant skirt trimmed with bows. Her tulle fingertip veil was held by a cap headdress of tulle and seed  pearls and she carried a bouquet of  apricot roses. A pearl necklace and earrings, a gift of the bridegroom, completed her ensemble.            The attendants wore  street length frocks of apricot French brocade with scooped necklines, three-quarter Iength sleeves and bouffant skirts and they carried bouquets of bronze and apricot chrysanthemums. Following a reception at Glenarden Manor, Mr. and Mrs. Sheppard left on a motor trip through the Maritimes and Eastern United States. They will reside at 171 Carling Avenue, Ottawa. To go away, the bride wore a beige Scottish tweed suit with a loose-fitting jacket, beige blouse and hat, tan accessories and green baby orchids en corsage. Mrs. Sheppard is a graduate of Queen's University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Mr. Sheppard is a graduate of Queen's University with a Bachelor of Arts degree and is attending St. Patrick's College School of Social Welfare, Ottawa. 

BRADY - MENZIES - In Ottawa, on July 1st, 1952, Margaret Edith Menzies, of Innisville, to Andrew Gerald Brady, of Perth. Couple will reside in Stoney Creek, Ontario.


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