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MARRIAGE
1927 - LAIDLAW - CHAMNEY
A
very pretty wedding was solemnized at St. Johns Church, Innisville, on Thursday,
July 28th, at eleven o'clock a.m., when Miss Annie Clark Chamney, only daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. George Chamney was united in holy bonds of matrimony with Mr.
Robert Eric Laidlaw, only son of Mr., and Mrs. Wm. Laidlaw, of Blyth, Ontario
Rev. Lionel Bruce of Clayton conducting the ceremony. The bride entered the
church, which was prettily decorated for the occasion with white hydrangeas,
leaning on the arm of her father, while Mrs. Cecil Jackson played and the choir
sang sweetly, "The voice that Breathed O'er Eden." She was charmingly
gowned in white georgette painted in pastel shades over a slip of white satin
with trimming of English lace with shoes and stockings to match. Her veil of
white was arranged becomingly with wreath of orange blossoms and she carried a
shower bouquet of Ophelia roses, lily-of-the-valley, and maiden hair fern, and
wore the gift of the, groom, a handsoome green gold wrist watch. The bride was
assisted by her, cousin, Miss Gwen Ingli, of Redwing, Wis., as bridesmaid, who
was becomingly attired in orchid and black georgette with trimming of
rhinestones, orchid hat and stockings, black shoes and carried a bouquet of
mauve sweet peas. Little Misses Jean Armour and Enid Wilson, of Balderson, acted
as flower girls and looked dainty in pink crepe-de-chene dresses with hats to
match and carried bouquets of pink sweet peas. The groom was ably supported by
his friend, Mr. Irvine Wallace, of Blyth, Ontario. The bride's mother wore a
dress of brown flat crepe with hat and stockings to
match. The ushers were the bride's brothers, Messrs. John and Joseph Chamney.
Immediately after the ceremony the bridal party motored to the home of the
bride's parents where they received their guests which numbered about thirty.
Afterwards they repaired to the dining room which was prettily decorated with a
pink and white color scheme. A large white wedding bell hung over the table. The
bride and groom's cakes being the centre of attraction,. A dainty wedding dinner
was served by four of the bride's girlfriends, Misses Lila Ferguson, Laura
Cooke, Agnes Poole, and Ida Irvine Gardiner.
Mrs. Wm. Dezell cut the ices. Miss Bowland served the tea. Immediately,
after the dinner Mr. and Mrs. Laidlaw left for a short trip by motor, amidst
showers of confetti. The bride travelled in a rose beige dress of gorgette and
lace with grey coat and rose hat with shoes and stock to match. On their return
a farewell party was given by her parents where about eighty guests enjoyed a
delightful evening in music and dancing. The bride was recipient of many
handsome gifts which testified the high popularity of the bride, among her many
friends. The bride’s gift to the groom was a Parker Fountain pen and pencil.
The gift to the bridesmaid was a Boudoir clock, to the flower girls onyx rings,
and to the groomsmen a green gold Waldemar chain with pocket knife attachment.
Miss Ida Gardiner caught the bride’s bouquet, Mr. and Mrs. Laidlaw left on
Monday by motor for their home at Wingham Ontario, where the groom is a
prosperous fox rancher and fruit farmer. The guests at the wedding were Mrs.
Lionel Bruce of Clayton, Mr. and Mrs. Davis Ferguson, Lyla Ferguson of Smiths
Falls, Mrs. John Chamney of Perth, Mr. and Mrs. Armour Wilson, of Balderson, Mr.
Ed. Chamney, of Carleton Place. Mr. and Mrs. Seley Cooke and Laura Cooke, Mrs.
Wm. Dezell and Misses Eleida Dezell and Hannah Turner,
Misses Agnes Poole and Ida Gardiner and Messrs Chamney Cooke and Alfred
Poole
Marriage
1928 - Pattemore-Davidson
At
Smiths Falls, on Wednesday, August 1st 1928, by Rev. Mr. Semple, Grace Jean,
eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Davidson, and Charles Wilfred Pattemore,
only son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pattemore of South Elmsley.
Marriage
1940 - Pennett - McKittrick
A
pretty summer wedding was solemnized on Thursday, July 18th, Sacred Heart
Church, Lanark, by Rev. Father Clancy, when Eleanore Mary, daughter of Mr. John.
McKittrick and the late Mrs. McKittrick became the bride of James Joseph, son of
Mr. Louis Pennett of Perth and the late Mrs. Pennett. The altar was adorned with
red roses and ferns. The wedding music was played by Miss Mary Murphy and Miss
Jeanne Seed was soloist. The bride, given in marriage by her father looked
lovely in a heavenly blue crepe ensemble with a picture hat of mohair and other
matching accessories. Her corsage was of roses. She carried a white satin prayer
book with streamers and rose-buds, the gift of the
C.W.L. Miss Beatrice
McKittrick, the bridesmaid, looked attractive in a coral sheer frock with
matching doll hat. She carried Talisman roses and cornflowers. Miss Ann Marie
Pruner, little niece of the bride, was flower girl and was dainty in a pink and
blue taffeta dress with matching wreath in her hair. She carried a nosegay of
pink roses, baby's breath and bridal roses. Mr. Leo McKittrick attended the
groom. Following the ceremony a wedding luncheon was served at the bride's home
for immediate relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Pennett left by motor for western Quebec,
the bride travelling in a navy sheer frock with matching stroller hat and white
accessories. On their return they will take up residence on the groom's farm in
Drummond.
Marriage
- Otto – Fitzpatrick
A
quiet wedding was solemnized at the Glenview Presbyterian Church, Toronto, on
Monday,1 Oct. 6, at four o'clock, of Edna Ellen, daughter of Mrs. Andrew G.
Fitzpatrick and the late Mr. Fitzpatrick, of Russell, Ont., to Mr. Robert Bruce
Otto, of Guelph, son of Mrs. William H. Otto and the late Mr. Otto, of Elmira,
Ont. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Lola Fitzpatrick, of Toronto,
and Mr. Stanley Cook, of Guelph, was best man. Mr. and Mrs. Otto left on a motor
trip to Lucerne and Montreal. On their return they will take up residence at 35
Suffolk Street, Guelph, Ont.
The
marriage of Miss Ida Mae Ferguson of Smiths Falls Ontario, The granddaughter of
Mrs. Annie Ferguson and the late John Ferguson and William Pentak of Patterson,
N.J. took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Salidiner in Eastwood New
Year's morning with Dr. E. P. West of the Second Baptist Church conducting the
service. Decorations of Yuletide were through the home, garlands of red and
green from the walls to the chandelier, red flowers and red tapers in
candlesticks. The table in the dining room covered with lace, held a
heart-shaped cake embossed in valley and bride roses and topped with a miniature
bride and groom. The bridal attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Salidiner. The bride
wore beige crepe Romaine with accessories to match and the groom's gift. A
pendant and bracelet of emeralds and carried a shower bouquet of Carnations
and fern. Following the wedding a buffet supper was served and the wedding cake
was cut and passed with punch and
mints. Mrs. B.M. Bedell had
charge of the bride's book. After January 10th, Mr. and Mrs. Pentak will be at
home in Houston, Texas at 2519 Taft St.
Marriage
1929 - Poole – Horne
CARLETON
PLACE. Sept. 20 - Special - A pretty wedding was quietly solemnized at Memorial
Park United church manse, Lake Avenue, on Wednesday morning when Miss Edith Jane
Horne, daughter of Mrs. Robert Horne, of Hood's was united in marriage with Mr.
Alfred James Poole, of Scotch Corners. Rev. J. H. Osterhaut officiated at the
ceremony. The young couple were unattended, Mr. Joseph Chamney and Miss Florence
Horne acting as witnesses. Mr. and Mrs. Poole will take up residence at, Scotch
Corners.
Marriage
1930 – Boyd – Pratt
Miss
Lillian Boyd Becomes the Bride of Mr. B, H. Pratt
The
first wedding ceremony to be held in Knox Presbyterian Church, Manotick, was
solemnized on Saturday afternoon at four o'clock of Miss Lillian Margaret, only
daughter of Mr. Nathaniel Boyd, and the late Mrs. Boyd, to Mr. Ben Horsal Pratt,
son of Mr. and Mrs. William Ferguson Pratt, of North Gower. Rev. G. Young officiated.
The church was beautifully decorated with peonies in pink and white, sweet peas
and baby's breath and bankings of greenery, with the guest pews being marked
with ribbon bows entwined with flowers. This was done by the Young People's
Society of the church. Mr. Bower Boyd, cousin of the bride, played the wedding
music and during the signing of the register, Mrs. Rowland Cherry, also a cousin
of the bride, sang "0 Promise Me."
Marriage
1932 – Pratt – Davy
Popular
Young Couple Wed at North Gower
Special
to the Journal NORTH GOWER, Ont., Aug. 1st A pretty wedding was solemnized at noon Saturday last at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Pratt, of this place, when their eldest
daughter, Lillian, was united in marriage to Lyle
Borden Davy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Davy, Bancroft Ont. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. G. A. Wilson, former pastor of
North Gower United Church and now of Brinston. The drawing room was banked with
flowers of white and yellow, also pansies, nasturtiums and roses. The bride, who
given in marriage by her father, was fittingly attired in a gown of white
chiffon and silk lace, wearing a long veil, caught with orange blossoms, and
carrying a bouquet of pink roses and wearing white kid slippers. Miss Emily
Blair was bridesmaid, wearing a frock of pale pink crepe and carrying a
bouquet of yellow roses. The bride's mother was becomingly attired in a dress of
beige crepe with a lace collar and wearing a corsage of sweet peas, while the
bridegroom's mother wore a pretty dress of navy blue georgette and a corsage of
sweet peas. Mr. James Hughes, a cousin of the bridegroom, acted as best man. The
wedding march from Lohengrins was played by Miss Frizell, who also rendered
"I Love You Truly," during the signing of the register. A dainty
luncheon was afterwards served at which Rev. Mr. Wilson proposed the toast to
the bride, to which the bridegroom
replied. Mrs. J. H. Cryderman
and Mrs. Frizell served, being assisted by Miss Alberta Wallace and the bride's
sister, Miss Jessie Pratt. The young couple received a large number of very
useful and handsome gifts from their many friends, the bride having taught
school at Elphin, Ont., for the past three years. The bridegroom is principal of
the high school at Woolar, Ont. Later, the happy couple left for a motor trip to
Montreal and Quebec and after their return will reside at Woolar.
Marriage
1929 – Purdy - Haley
Miss
Bessie Haley, youngest daughter of Mrs. R. Haley of Ottawa
and the late Mr. George Haley, way married to Mr. Albert E. Purdy, son of
Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Purdy of Trenton, on Monday, September second in Drayton. The
service was conducted by the Rev. Mr. Vipond, B.A., B.D. The quaint little
church was beautifully decorated with ferns and gladioli. Mrs. A. C. Holwig
played the wedding music and Miss Isobel Henderson sang very sweetly "Still
as the Night." The bride who entered the church on the arm of her brother;
Mr. M. G. Haley, was given in marriage by her mother who was gowned in gray
georgette and lace, wearing a corsage bouquet of roses and lily of the valley.
The bride wore Princess Gown of white chiffon velvet with long sleeves and an
exquisite veil of embroidered net. She carried an armful of pale yellow roses
and was attended by her two sisters, Mrs. I. D. Eastman as Matron of honor and
Miss Alice Haley as bridesmaid, gowned alike in period dresses of chiffon in
chartreuse and rose. They carried bouquets of pink roses and lily of the valley.
The groom was attended by Mr. Gerald Butler of Cobourg; Dr. W. H. Taylor and Mr.
I.D. Eastman acted as ushers. Immediately following the ceremony a reception
was held at the home of the bride's sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. I. D. Eastman. Mrs. Haley
and Mrs. Purdy received with the bride and groom. Later Mr.
and Mrs. Purdy left on a motor trip through the Maritimes, the bride travelling
in a smart gray ensemble with fox fur to match. The groom's gift to the
attendants, organist and soloist, were gold finger compacts and to the groomsman
and ushers, silver cigarette lighters. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Purdy will
reside in Belleville. "
Marriage
1929 – Putnam – Corke
At
Sydenham Street United Church, Kingston on Friday, October 25th, 1929, by Rev.
W.T.G. Brown, Helen Gertrude, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
John R. Corke of Smiths Falls to
Kenneth Merrill son of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Putnam of Seeley’s Bay
Marriage
1928 - Quackenbush - Main
The
marriage was quietly solemnized at the Baptist Parsonage, Ogdensburg, N.Y. on
Wednesday Nov. 7th at three o'clock, when Irene Elizabeth, youngest daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Main of Renfrew was united in marriage to Mr. Clarence E.
Quackenbush, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Quackenbush of Smiths Falls, Rev.
A. E. Kelly formerly of Renfrew, officiated. Only the parents of the
contracting parties were present and Miss Eileen Quackenbush, sister of the
groom who played the Wedding, March. The bride, given in marriage by her father,
looked charming and petite in a gown of rose color trimmed with gold flower and
buckle. A wedding dinner was served at the parsonage after which the young
couple left on a motor trip to Toronto, Hamilton, Kingsville, Detroit and other
points. The bride travelled in independent blue broadcloth trimmed with mole
skin, and blue metallic hat to match.
On their return they
will reside at 10 1/2 Russell
St. East, Smiths Falls. Many valuable and useful gifts were received and their
many friends wish them a long and happy married life. Renfrew paper please copy.
WEDDING
BELLS 1927 – Rathwell - Gardiner
A
very pretty wedding was solemnized at St. John's church, Innisville on
Wednesday, November 16th, at three o'clock p.m., when Miss Ida Harriett
Gardiner, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Gardiner of Scotch Corners was
united in holy bonds of matrimony, with Mr. Samuel Edward Rathwell, eldest son
of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rathwell, Innisville, Rev. Lionel Bruce of Clayton
conducting the ceremony. The bride entered the church on the arm of her brother
Mr. James C Gardiner, while Mrs. Wm. Rathwell of Ferguson Falls played and the
choir sang "Lead Us. Heavenly Father Lead Us." She was beautifully
gowned in Sioux colored georgette, and art velvet with hat to match, and grey
shoes and stockings. She carried a shower
bouquet of Ophelia rose's, lily of the valley and maidenhair fern. She was
assisted by her, friend Miss Agnes P. Poole of Scotch Corners as bridesmaid, who
he was becomingly attired in China blue georgette and cut velvet, large black
picture hat with black shoes and grey stockings. The groom was ably supported by
his brother, Mr. Herbert Rathwell. During the signing of the register the choir
sang "O Perfect Love." Immediately after the ceremony the bridal
party motored', to the home of the bride's parents, where a dainty dinner
awaited them, the dining room being prettily decorated with pink and white, the
table also with flowers and the bride's cake being the centre of
attraction. Dinner was served by two of the bride's cousins, Miss Elsie Dowdall
of Carleton Place and Miss Isobel Stanley of Perth, and a friend Miss Alice
Seabrooke of North Gower. Miss Bowland of Carleton Place poured the tea. The
evening was spent in music and dancing. Later Mr. and Mrs. Rathwell left amidst
showers of confetti and rice for their new home near Innisville, where the groom
is a prosperous young farmer. The bride's gift to the groom was gold cuff links.
The groom's gift to the bride was cheque, to the bridesmaid white gold brooch,
to the groomsman gold cuff links. The guests from a distance were Rev. L. Bruce
and Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Bowland, Clayton; Miss Hattie Stanley; Arnprior; Mr. and
Mrs. T. Strong and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stanley and Miss Isobel from, Perth. On
Friday evening a few of the young folks of the vicinity held a reception in the
hall at Innisville in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Rathwell, where a large crowd
gathered and a delightful time, spent. They were the recipients of many useful
and handsome gifts which testified to the high popularity of both. We extend our
heartiest congratulations to them for a long and happy wedded life.
Marriage
1931- Robb - Mackie
Westminster
Presbyterian Church was the scene of a very pretty autumn wedding on Saturday
Oct. 3rd, at 10 a.m., when Lura Sadie, only daughter of Mrs. Margaret Mackie,
and the late Robert C. Mackie was united in marriage to
James Wellington Robb, youngest son of Mrs. Mary Robb and the late John
Robb of Toledo. Rev. Dr. Davies, pastor of Westminster church, officiated. The
church was attractively decorated with tall wicker baskets filled with large
yellow mums and fern. Palms graced either side of the isles and the great pews
were marked with lilies-of-the-valley in bridal bows. Mrs. Florence Saunders
played the wedding march and several other beautiful selections. The bride wore
a brown travel tweed suit with red fox trimmings and matching accessories. The
young couples were unattended. Witnesses were Miss Bertha Chalmers of Ottawa and
Mr. Kenneth Running of Kingston. Messrs. George and Edgar Robb, brother and
cousin of the groom, were ushers. After the ceremony the very immediate friends
of the bride and groom motored to Hotel Manitonna, Brockville where a dinner
party was held in the beautifully decorated sun-room. Later the young couple
Marriage
1928 – Robertson - Hubbell
The
marriage of Ruby Aileen, daughter of Mrs. William H. Hubbell, Smiths Falls,
Ont., to Herbert Grange Robertson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Nasmith
Robertson, Kingston, Out., was quietly solemnized in the presence of only their
immediate relatives and friends in Dominion Church, Ottawa, at high noon,
Wednesday, August 22nd, Rev. J. Semple Of Smiths Falls officiating. During the
ceremony, Dr. Saunders of Ottawa presided at the organ. The bride was most
attractive in beige ensemble with touches of brown wearing a corsage bouquet of
sunset roses and lily of the valley. After
the wedding breakfast at the Chateau Laurier, Mr. and Mrs. Robertson left by
motor for Montreal where they will board the Duchess of Atholl, Friday for
England and the continent. After the first of October they will reside at 23
Mary Street Smiths Falls.
Marriage
1930 – Robertson - Keays
A
pretty autumn wedding was solemnized at St. John's Church, Balderson at noon on
Monday, September fifteenth, when Rev. H. O. Hodder united in marriage Laura
Ellen, second daughter of Mr. Alex Keays and the late Mrs. Keays of Balderson,
and Robert Percy Robertson of Mrs. Robert Robertson of Trenton, and the late Mr.
Robertson. The church was beautifully decorated with ferns and autumn flowers
given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of navy chiffon and ecru
lace, with hat and shoes to match and brown fox scarf the gift of the groom. She
carried a bouquet of Butterfly roses and lily of the valley. Friends present
from a distance were: Misses Neva and Ina Keays of Toronto, Mr. Arthur Keays and
Miss Leita Anderson of Carleton Place; Miss Jean Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. Roy
Robertson of Trenton. Mr. and Mrs. Robertson left by motor on a honeymoon trip
through the Adirondacks Upon their return will reside in Trenton
Marriage
1934 – Roe - Keir
SMITHS
FALLS, Sept. 27.-(Special) -Attractively decorated with autumn foliage and
baskets of flowers, with an arch of alms, the home of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Keir,
31 McEwen avenue, was this afternoon a pretty, setting for the marriage of their
only daughter, Vera Geraldine, who became the bride of Wilson Bland Roe eldest
son of G, T, Roe, and the, late Mrs. Roe. The ceremony was performed in the
presence of the immediate relatives and friends by Rev, A. D. Cornett, M.A., B.D.,
O.B.E., pastor of the United church assisted by
Rev. H. B. Herrington of Thomasburg, Uncle
of the bride, The young couple were unattended, except for Master Jack Keir,
nephew of the bride as ring-bearer, and
little Miss Elizabeth Stewart, of Montreal, as flower
girl. Gowned in midnight blue chiffon velvet, cut in long close-fitting lines,
with sleeves of net, trimmed with ruffled velvet, the only ornament worn being a
plain gold brooch, formerly the property of her, grandmother, and carrying a
bridal bouquet of Johanna Hill roses, the bride was given in marriage by her
father. She entering the drawing room to the strains of the wedding march,
played by Mrs. Thomas Richmond. During the signing of the register, Miss Carrie
Chalmers, cousin of the bride, sang "Because." Immediately following
the ceremony, a reception and buffet supper was served to more than 30 guests,
the dining room being prettily decorated kith yellow and mauve flowers, and the
table lighted with matching yellow and mauve tapers after which Mr. and Mrs. Roe
left, on a short motor trip, to Muskoka district and points in Western Ontario,
On their return they will take up residence at 19 Lombard street. Both Mr. and
Mrs. Roe are members of the younger set of Smiths Falls, where the bridegroom,
for many years, has been a leader in business and sporting activities, and the
bride a member of the teaching staff of the public schools, and the high esteem
in which they are held by their host, of friends has been fittingly attested to
by the many and costly gifts and numerous messages of congratulation received.
Mrs. Roe's going-away costume was of brown travel tweed, with matching hat and
accessories. Mrs. Keir, mother of the bride, was gowned in black chiffon velvet,
with cut velvet trimmings, and shoulder bouquet, of American Beauty roses, was
hostess at the reception and supper which followed the wedding ceremony.
Marriage
1928 - Rothwell - James
St.
John's Church, Innisville, was the scene of a very pretty wedding when Eleanor
Dorothy, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Rothwell, became the bride of Mr.
John Frizell James, of Ramsay. Rev. C. L. G. Bruce, rector of the parish,
officiated. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, entered the
church to the strains of the "Bridal Chorus" played by Mrs. Wm. G. Rothwell. cousin
of the bride, and was attended by her sister,
Miss Isobel Rothwell, of Toronto. The groom was attended by Mr. James Steele, of
Ramsay. The bridal party left the church to the music of Mendelssohn's March,
after which they motored to the home of the bride where a sumptuous repast was
served to the immediate friends and relatives. Later in the evening the bride
and groom left on a motor trip through New York state.
Wedding
1929 – Sanders - Shields
At
high noon, on Monday Sept. 9th at the Rockhill Apartments, a quiet and lovely
autumn wedding took place, when Miss Jean Sophia Shields, daughter of Mrs.
Benjamin Shields of Los Angeles, Calif., formerly of Smiths Falls, Ont., was
married to Mr. Norman Sanders, only son of Mr. and Mrs. James Sanders of
Kemptville, Ont. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. Boucher of St. Hyacinthe.
The bride wore a Parisian gown of hydrangea chiffon and lace and carried pale
pink roses and lilies of the valley. She entered the living room with her small
niece, Miss Betty Jean Moseley of Los Angeles who was a most attractive flower
girl in pink organdie. After a buffet luncheon, Mr. and Mrs. Sanders left on a
motor trip, Mrs. Sanders wearing an extremely smart costume of cherry red, with
a black broadcloth coat with caracul fur collar, black hat and shoes. The bride
who is a graduate of Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, was on the staff of
the Girls' Collegiate School; Los Angeles, Calif. for seven years and for the
past year has been attached to the Children's Bureau, Montreal. The groom after
distinguished service in the Aviation Corps in the war, returned to Kemptville,
where he went into business with his father. The out of town guests were the
groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Sanders of Kemptville, the bride's mother,
sister and brother, Mrs. Shields and Mrs. Paul Moseley, Los Angeles, Calif.,
and Mr. Wm. Shields of Smiths Falls, also Madame Donato, Los Angeles, Mist
Mildred Clow, Kingston, Out., anti Prof. J. Burn Helme of State College
Pennsylvania.
Marriage
1938 – Scanlan - Derrick
MERRICKVILLE,
Ont. Sept. 5 - (Special) -Christ Church, Burritt’s Rapids, was the scene of an
interesting wedding this afternoon, when Miss Mary Areta Derrick, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Derrick, of Burritt’s Rapids, became the bride of Mr.
William Fowke Scanlan, of Long Island, New York. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. T. H. H. Hall, of Maitland, and Rev. W. Hilyard Smith, the rector. The
historic edifice, beautifully decorated with pink gladioli and blue delphinium,
formed an effective setting. Mrs. J. Harold Kidd played the wedding music and
during the signing of the register the choir sang "Love Divine, All Loves
Excelling". The bride was given in marriage by her father and her only
attendant was her young nephew, Master Neil Derrick. The ushers were Messrs.
Percy Beer, of Ottawa, and George Hyland, of Burritt's Rapids. The bride wore
a lovely model of blossom pink printed marquisette over taffeta, floor length,
with lover's knots appliquéd on the skirt and sleeves. Her hat was in halo
effect with meline shoulder length veil and she wore blue gloves and shoes. A
colonial bouquet of pink roses and forget-me-nots completed the costume. Master
Neil Derrick, as ring bearer, wore brown velvet Lord Fauntleroy suit, with pink
satin blouse and carried the ring on a satin pillow. Mrs. W. H. Derrick, mother
of the bride, wore navy blue sheer with large navy model hat and a corsage of
gardenias. Mrs.
L. C. Edwards. sister of the bride was gowned in violet crepe with gold
accessories and silver foxes. Her corsage was of roses and gladioli. Mrs. M.
Derrick, sister-in-law of the bride, wore maroon velvet with a corsage of
Talisman roses. Following the ceremony, a buffet luncheon was served on the lawn
at the home of the bride's parents. Sixty-five guests were present. Mr. and Mrs.
Scanlon are spending a honeymoon at St. Marguerite, Quebec, prior to leaving for
New York, N.Y., where they will reside. The bride's travelling costume was of
cinnabar rust with seal brown accessories and a corsage of Talisman roses.
Marriage
- Senhouse - Hutton
The
marriage of Miss Elizabeth Hutton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Brouse J. Hutton of
Smiths Falls, to Ernest F. Stenhouse, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Stenhouse of
Westerly, R.I., took place on Tuesday afternoon, November 27th, at The Little
Church around the Corner, New York City. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. H. Styron. The
bride wore gold shaded brown transparent velvet and hat to match. The bride's attendant
was. Mrs. Hilda Ralph of Nuptic Conn sister of the bride who wore Nile green
georgette with velvet hat. Frank Pierce of Providence, R.I., was best man. After
an extended trip Mr. and Mrs. Stenhouse will be at home on Westminster Street,
Westerly, after December 10th.
MARRIAGE
– SEYMOUR - MCCREARY
A
quiet but interesting wedding took place Tuesday morning in St. James Anglican
Church, Perth, where Miss Wilma Ferne McCreary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. R.
McCreary of Smiths Falls was united in marriage to Mr. Percy Howard Seymour of
Ottawa, only son of Mr. S. R, Seymour and the late Mrs. Seymour of Toledo, Ont.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
E. W. B. Richards of St. John's Anglican Church, Smiths Falls.
During the service, Mr. Rich J. Devey presided at the organ. The bride was given
in marriage by her father and was attended ay her sister, Miss Ella McCreary, as
bridesmaid. Mr. Lorne H. Matthews, of Ottawa, acted as groomsman. The bride wore
a becoming gown of Elizabeth blue silk velvet with bracelet length sleeves and
matching hat and veil. Her shower bouquet was of Briarcliff roses, stevia and
green. The bridesmaid chose a gown of American Beauty rose silk velvet with
matching hat and accessories. Her arm bouquet was Johanna Hill roses and
Buddleia. Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the Imperial Hotel,
Perth, for the immediate families. Later Mr. and Mrs. Seymour left for New York.
For travelling the bride wore a turquoise blue wool dress with black accessories
and a Hudson Seal Coat. Upon their return, they will take up residence on Daly
Ave Ottawa. The bride is a former member of the Smiths Falls Public School
Staff, while the groom is a member of the Ottawa Public Schools Staff.
Marriage -
Shail - MacPherson
A
quiet wedding took place on Saturday afternoon at 4.30 o'clock at the Baptist
manse, Smiths Falls, when the Rev. J. G. B. Armstrong, united in marriage, Verna
Mable, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman MacPherson of Montague and Mr.
Ross Milford Shail, only son of Mr. and Mrs. James Shail, of Beckwith. The bride
wore a street length dress of air force blue crepe with navy accessories and a
corsage of red roses. The young couples were attended by Miss Iva Shail, sister
of the groom and Mr. Cameron MacPherson, brother of the bride. The bridesmaid
wore an air force blue dress with black accessories. After the ceremony the
bridal party motored to the home of the bride's parents where a wedding dinner
was served to the immediate relatives. The young couple later left of a short
motor trip. They will reside in Beckwith
Marriage
1928 – Slack - Carter
At
high noon on Tuesday, August 21st at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene, the
marriage was solemnized of Anna Lillian Carter, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Jas. H. Carter to Carman Sheffield Slack, D.D.S., son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J.
Slack of Smiths Falls. Rev. C. Winter, the pastor, officiated. The bride who was
given away by her father wore a frock of navy with sand lace in the bodice sand
hose and gloves, a smart toque of navy blue and a brown fox scarf. She carried
an arm bouquet of sweetheart roses and lily of the valley. The bridal couples
were unattended. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Slack, Miss Katheryn Slack
of Smiths Falls, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Carter, Mrs. Milton Carter, Detroit; Misses
Dorothy and Olive Carter, Miss Nell Miller, Miss Noreen Hubbs and Miss Marion
Knight. After the ceremony the bride and groom left by motor for Toronto and
from there by boat to Quebec-Saguenay. Picton Gazette.
MARRIAGE
1937 – SNIDER - WILLOUGHBY
A
quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized on Saturday afternoon at four o'clock at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Willoughby, Queen Street when their younger
daughter Myrtle Eva, became the bride of John B. Snider, son of Mr. Geo. Snider,
both of Smiths Falls. Rev. H. Bryant performed the ceremony in the presence of
the immediate families only. Given in marriage by her father, the bride entered
the living room to Lohengrins Bridal Chorus played by Mrs. J. C. Willoughby,
sister-in-law of the bride. She looked very pretty wearing a street length model
of Porto wine transparent velvet, fashioned with high neckline and covered
buttons trimming the front of the bodice. The long sleeves were tucked from
shoulder to elbow and fitted at the cuffs, while the skirt was gracefully
flared. She also wore wine suede shoes. Her bridal bouquet was of Briarcliff
roses, and white baby mums. She was attended by Mrs. Kenneth Johnston, sister of
the groom who looked very becoming in green crepe, with shoulder knot of
Souvenir roses and bronze baby mums. Mr. Kenneth Johnston, brother-in-law of the
groom was best man. Mrs. Willoughby, mother of the bride wore purple crepe,
trimmed with cut velvet and a shoulder knot of Briarcliff roses. Following the
ceremony a dainty supper was served the table decorations being carried out in
pink and white. Pink tapers and white baby mums and pink roses forming the
centre piece, added much to the attractiveness of the dining table. Later the
happy young couple left on a motor trip to eastern points, the bride travelling
in a navy blue taffeta dress. A grey tweed coat, opossum trimmed, Porto wine
velvet hat and wine accessories completed her travelling costume. Mr. and Mrs.
C. Willoughby and son David, of Carleton Place, were out-of-town guests. A
telephone message of congratulation was received from Mr. and Mrs. J.
Willoughby, of Massena, N.Y. Mr.
and Mrs. Snider will reside in Smiths Falls, the groom being a member of the
Ford Sales Department, Clark & Lewis Ltd.
Marriage
Sept 5th 1928 - Snowden – Earl
The
wedding was quietly solemnized on Wednesday last at the bride's home, of Reetha,
3rd daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl, to Seymour, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs.
Eclas Snowden. The rooms were tastefully decorated with flowers. Rev Armstrong
of Easton's Corners performed the ceremony. The bride, who was unattended was
charming in pale pink georgette, trimmed with silver lace and carried a shower
bouquet of gladioli and fern. About 30 immediate friends and relatives were
present. Following the ceremony, a wedding dinner was served after which the
yong couple, amid showers of confetti and congratulations, left for Toronto,
Niagara Falls and other points. Mr. and Mrs. Snowden will reside at the groom's
home in Mount Zion
Marriage
1930 - Stanton - Warren
The
home of Mr. and Mrs. George Warren was the scene of a pretty autumn wedding on
Wednesday afternoon, when their only daughter, Maisie Aileen, was united in
marriage to Hiram George Stanton, only son of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Stanton, of
Elgin, Ontario. Rev. Mr. McConnell of Elgin officiated. Miss Joy Weegar presided
at the piano. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a costume of
brown georgette with hat and shoes to match, and carried a bouquet of Talisman
roses. Mrs. Warren, mother of the bride, wore black georgette with shoulder knot
of crimson roses. Mrs. Stanton, mother of the bridegroom wore a costume of black
satin with black felt hat with touches of white. Following the ceremony a buffet
luncheon was served, the rooms being prettily decorated with pink and white
gladiola. Mr. and Mrs. Stanton left by motor for Toronto and Niagara, the bride
travelling in a suit of travel tweed in brown shades with close fitting hat of
velvet and matching shoes and purse. On their return the young couple will
reside in Elgin, Ontario. (Brockville Recorder & Times and Kingston
Marriage
1935 – Sterling - Chalmers
Chalmers
Church, Ottawa, was the scene of a pretty wedding, which was quietly solemnized
on Thursday, August 15th, at 12 o'clock, when Miss Winnifred, youngest
daughter of Mrs. Lucy Chalmers and the late Mr. William Chalmers was united in
marriage to Mr. Chas. I. Sterling, eldest son of Mrs. Sterling and the late Mr.
Samuel Sterling, of Peekskill, N.Y. The ceremony was performed by The Rev. H. L.
Morrison, cousin of the bride. The bride looked charming in a dainty costume of
white crepe with lavender trimmings, a large white hat of Baku, and wore a
shoulder knot of orchids and lilies-of-the-valley. The bride was attended by her
sister, Miss Bertha Chalmers, who wore dusk rose chiffon with white accessories
and a shoulder knot of Premier roses. The groom was attended by his brother, Mr.
Robert Sterling. After the ceremony, a luncheon for the immediate friends was
held in the dining-room of the Chateau Laurier. Later Mr. and Mrs. Sterling left
for Muskoka and on their return will reside in Peekskill, where Mr. Sterling is
a partner in the law firm of Pines and Sterling. Mrs. Samuel Sterling of
Peekskill, Mrs. Jonathan Sterling, grandmother of the groom, of Newburg, N.Y.,
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel S. Pines of Peekskill, Miss Mary Tweedy of Peekskill, and
Mrs. G. M. Phillips attended the wedding.
MARRIAGE
1941 – STEVENS - HORRICKS
In
Alhambra United Church Tuesday evening, Flora Geneva, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
T. A. Horrocks, of Lanark, was married to Mr. George Douglas Stevens, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Stevens, Toronto.
Rev. J. V. Mills officiated, and Miss Velda McCleery played the wedding
music. The bride was gowned in azure chiffon over taffeta with white
accessories and carried Sweetheart roses. Her attendant, Mrs. Murray Nixon was
in Bermuda rose crepe and her bouquet was of roses. A wedding supper was served
at the home of the grooms parents
MARRIAGE
1941 – STEVENS - HORRICKS
On
July 8th 1941 at Alhambra United Church
by the Rev. J. V. Mills, Florence Geneva
daughter of Mr. T. A. Horricks and the late Mrs. Horricks of Lanark, to George
Douglas Stevens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank G Stevens of Toronto
Marriage
1929 – Stilwell - Robinson
A
quiet, but very pretty September wedding took place on Monday morning, September
2nd, 1929, in St. John's Anglican Church, Smiths Falls when Mona Marguerite,
daughter of Mrs. Wm. H. Robinson and the late Wm. H. Robinson of Smiths Falls,
became the bride of Alfred Reginald Stilwell, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Stilwell
of Smiths Falls. The ceremony was performed at ten o'clock by the Rev. Canon
Clayton. The bride looked lovely in her wedding costume of jade green georgette
with ecru lace trimming and a smart green felt hat to match, and wearing blonde
shoes and hose. She carried a bouquet of Ophelia roses. The young couples were
unattended. Miss Doris Stilwell and Mr. Edward Stilwell acted as witnesses.
Following the ceremony, a dainty wedding luncheon was served at the home of
the bride's mother, when the immediate relatives of the young couple were
present. The house was prettily decorated with gladioli and the table, which was
centred with a nice wedding cake, had streamers of white and pink from the
corners to the chandelier. Mr. and Mrs. Stilwell afterwards left for a honeymoon
to be spent on Rideau Lake. On their return the young couple will take up
residence in Smiths Falls where the groom is in business. The bride, who held a
position in the office of the Frost and Wood Co. Ltd., here for a number of
years, was the recipient of a beautiful array of wedding gifts from their many
friends with whom they are popular and who are extending heartiest
congratulations.
Announcement
1929 – Strong – Davidson
Mr.
and Mrs. Henry J. Strong announce the engagement of their daughter Harriet
Eleanor to Merrick B Davidson, C. A. of Toronto, son of Mr. and the late Mrs. D.
Dufferin Davidson, the marriage to
take place in St. James Church, Perth. June 29th.
PRETTY
WEDDING IN PERTH CHURCH 1929
Miss
Harriet Eleanor Strong Weds Merrick Basil Davidson of Toronto. From the Morning
Journal Monday, PERTH. Ont., June 31. 1929 A very smart wedding was solemnized
in St. James Church, Perth, on Saturday evening when Harriet Eleanor, eldest
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Strong was united in marriage to Merrick Basil
Davidson, of Toronto, son of Mr. Dufferin Davidson and the late Mrs. Davidson,
of Cornwall.
Rev. G. A. Bernute officiated, assisted by Rev. Canon D'Arcy Clayton, of Smiths
Falls. The beautiful old church was decorated with palms and banked with ferns
daisies and peonies. The wedding music was played by Prof. D. A. Ainsworth and
the service was fully choral, the choir preceding the bridal party to the altar
singing as they came "The Voice that Breathed O'er Eden." The bride
was given away by her father. She wore a lovely gown of ivory and egg shell
tulle, of period design, with long tight fitting bodice, the cuffs of sleeves
pointing over the hand and bouffant skirt reaching almost to the floor. A wide
tight fitting bandeau of pearls and real lace in Juliet style formed the head
dress to which the veil of egg shell tulle was fastened her bouquet was of
wisteria and Madame drew rose. A charming little page Master Billy Burgoyne son
of Major and Mrs. H. B. Burgoyne of St. Catharine’s, and cousin of the bride,
was dressed in a quaint gold satin suit with long trousers and frilly collar and
cuff's of ivory and carried the ring upon an ivory satin cushion The only
bridesmaid, Miss Wilhelmina Strong sister of the bride wore lettuce green point
desprit over green satin with large green hat and shoes to match. She carried a
beautiful bouquet of Pernet roses and Russian lavender statis. Mr. Kenneth
Hunter, of Toronto, acted as best man and the ushers were Mr. R. L. Strong and
Mr. Jack Wing. During the signing of the register, Miss Ella McEwen, cousin of
the bride, sang "My World." Following the ceremony a reception was
held at the home of the bride's parents. Oakhome Farm. Amid a shower of rose
leaves and silver confetti, Mr. and Mrs. Davidson took their departure on a
motor honeymoon through the Maritime Provinces and the New England states. The
bride donned a travel ensemble of egg shell and brown printed silk with tight
fitting hat and shoes of brown. On their return they will reside in Toronto. Out
of town guests included Mr. C. M. Benson, Mr. Kenneth Hunter. Mr. Jack Wing, Mr.
and Mrs. L. A. Learogh, Miss Olive Clark, of Toronto, Mrs. H. B. Burgoyne
and Master Billy, of St.
Catharine’s, Dr. and Mrs. Johnson of Carleton Place, Rev. Canon and Mrs.
D'Arcy Clayton of Smiths Falls and Mr. and Mrs. David Ferguson, of Smiths Falls.
Marriage
1927 – Swerdfeger – Allison
A
very pretty wedding was solemnized Thursday, August 18, on the lawn at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Allison, Morewood, Ont., when their daughter Mildred K.
was united in marriage to Mr. Milton R. Swerdfeger., Mountain Ont., son of Mr.
and Mrs. Swerdfeger, Morewood. Rev. Mr. Stafford officiated. The bride, who was
given in marriage, by her father, was becomingly attired in white satin, draped
over a skirt of Chantilly lace, caught with a rhinestone buckle. Her tulle veil
was arranged in a Spanish coronet, held in place by a dainty wreath of orange
blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of Ophelia tea roses. The bridesmaid,
Miss Clara Allison, sister of the bride, wore white taffeta and carried an arm
bouquet of sweet peas. Little Miss Freida Fawcett, niece of the bride, made a
charming flower girl. She was dressed in peach silk and carried a beautiful
basket of sweet peas. The groom was accompanied by his brother, Mr. Harold Swerdfeger,
who recently returned from Kingston, where be has been attending Queen's Summer
School. The ceremony was performed under an arch of evergreens, luxuriously
banked with cut flowers. The wedding march from Lohengrins was played by Miss
Lorna Allison. During the signing of register, Miss Nora Swerdfeger, sister of
the groom, sang "O Perfect Love, Miss Eva Swerdfeger played the
accompaniment. The wedding supper was served to about 70 guests by Mr. and Mrs.
Allison, of Smiths Falls, assisted by the Misses Gretta Faulkner, Mildred
Dillabough, Terra Coulthart, Olive Allison, Gertrude Kendrick, and Jean Moad.
Amidst the best wishes of their many friends, Mr. and Mrs. Swerdfeger left for a
boat trip through the Great Lakes. The bride travelled in a smart blue georgette
frock, the jacket opening over a bodice of beige embroidered with French rose
buds. She wore a beige felt hat with shoes to match and carried a beige leather
bag the gift of the groom. The groom’s gift to the bridesmaid was French Kid
gloves to the best man a leather collar case, to the soloist a white gold bar
pin, to the pianist silver vanity cases. Guests from a distance were Miss Ruth
Huffman, Brockville: Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Allison and Olive, Smiths Falls; Miss
Jean Moad, Toronto; Miss Anna Perrault, and Mr. John Buckley, Poughkeepsie, N.
Y. Mr. and Mrs. Swerdfeger will be at home to their friends in Mountain after
September
Marriage
Jan 17 1939 - Tallman - Hyland
A
wedding of much local interest was solemnized at St. John's Anglican Church,
Smiths Falls, at four o'clock Monday afternoon, when Miss Marion Josephine
Hyland daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Homer Hyland of Burritt's Rapids became
the bride of William Guy Tallman, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Tallman of
Merrickville. The ceremony was performed by Rev. E. W. B. Richards, rector of
St. John's Church. The bride wore a smart costume of navy blue sheer, with
matching accessories and was attended by Miss Marjory Tallman, sister of the
bridegroom, who wore navy blue moiré with accessories to match. Mr. Donald
Sword was best man. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Tallman, only the immediate family being present.
Mr. and Mrs. Tallman, popular members of the younger set of this community are
receiving the congratulations of their many friends.
Marriage
– Tetlock - Hawe
The
marriage of Miss Mary Ellen Hawe, Aylmer, East Quebec, daughter of Mrs. A. Hawe
and the late Mr. Hawe of Smiths Falls, to Eldon Albert, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Samuel Tetlock, was solemnized Monday morning at 6 o'clock in St. John's
Anglican Church, Smiths Falls, Rev. A. T. Carson performing the ceremony. The
bride wore a day time dress of Glamour blue crepe. Her accessories were navy
blue and she wore a corsage of Better Time roses. Mr. and Mrs. John McKenney,
cousins of the bride, were attended. Mr. and Mrs. Tetlock left on a motor trip
to Toronto and Niagara, the bride travelling in a muskrat coat with brown
accessories
Marriage
Thomlinson - Cannon
Caledon East is Scene Special to the Journal - SMITHS FALLS, July 16th A wedding of much interest locally took place at Caledon East on Monday afternoon, when Dorothy Jones, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomlinson of this town, became the bride of Mr. Noble Cannon of Toronto, accountant in the Dundas and Victoria streets branch of the Imperial Bank of Canada, and youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. James Cannon of Caledon east, where the wedding ceremony as performed. The marriage was performed by Rev. J. G. Rogers, the bridegroom's uncle, who was assisted by Rev, W. L. Nichol, there being about 31 guests present, The ceremony was performed beneath a floral bell from which were pink and white streamers. The bride entering the drawing room on the arm of her father, who gave her in marriage, wore a blue flowered chiffon gown and large blue picture hat to match, and blue shoes. Her bouquet was of pink roses. Miss Mildred Thomlinson of Smith Falls attended the bride and wore blue silk dress, with large white hat and shoes to match, and carried pink roses. The best man was the bridegroom brother, Mr. W. B. Cannon. The wedding music was played by Mrs. Wm. Toase. Mrs. J G. Rogers rendered a beautiful solo during the signing of the register. Following the ceremony, a wedding luncheon was served. The tables and rooms were decorated with roses and candles. Rev. Mr. Rogers proposed the toast to the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Cannon afterwards left on a wedding trip to Owen Sound and Markdale, and on their return will reside in Toronto. The bride wore a light green ensemble suit for travelling, and white hat and shoes. The young couples received many beautiful wedding gifts and are being showered with congratulations and good wishes from, their many friends in Toronto, Smith Falls and Caledon East.
Posted: 29 April, 2005