Mrs. Annie Thompson and Mr. Timothy Noakes were quietly married at All Saints Parsonage, Gore Bay, on Tuesday afternoon, October 25, at 2 o�clock, by Rev. W.T. Swainson. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Noakes motored to Kagawong to visit for the day.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, October 20, 1921
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Mrs Mary Alice Blackburn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Currie of Gordon, and Mr. Harvey Langton Beck, also of Gordon, were quietly married at the Manse, Gore Bay on Tuesday, November 8, by Rev. A.R. Gibson.
The bride was dressed in a navy blue embroidered tricotine suit with hat to match and a set of lynx furs, the latter the gift of the groom.
After the ceremony the bride and groom motored to the home of the bride�s parents where the wedding supper was served and a reception was held afterward at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Beck where about one hundred and fifty guests gathered to wish the young couple happiness and prosperity.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, November 17, 1921
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Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Johnson�s fiftieth anniversary of their wedding day was appropriately celebrated on Tuesday, November 15, at their home in Gore Bay when a few of their intimate friends and the family met at a dinner party at six o�clock.
The living room, dining room and tables were prettily decorated in a gold and white arrangement. Covers were set for thirty guests, twenty-seven of whom were members of the family and grandchildren. After the usual toasts a purse of gold was presented to Mr. and Mrs. Johnson from the family. The presentation was made by their eldest son, Ishmeal. There were also numerous gifts and telegrams wishing them many more years of companionship, happiness and health.
Mr. Johnson was born in Toronto in 1844 and Mrs. Johnson, whose maiden name was Jane Hall, was born in Caladon in 1854. They were married in Lavender in 1871 and seventeen years later they moved ot Gore Bay. Of seven sons and five daughters nine are living, Ishmeal, Alf, William, Mrs. N. McIntosh, and Miss Myrtle of Gore Bay; Mrs. White of Detroit, James and Mrs. Armstrong of Saskatoon and Ike of Regina. The latter and his son, Harold were present for the happy occasion.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, November 24, 1921
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Miss Gertrude Lillian Wilson, daughter of Mrs. J. Wilson, 23 Roblock Ave., Toronto, and Mr. Lewis Henry Rudolph Wismer, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Wismer of Gore Bay, were quietly married at the home of the bride�s mother on Saturday, December 24. Rev. W.L. Langford performed the ceremony.
The Recorder, January 5, 1922
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A very quiet wedding took place at Billings Presbyterian church on Wednesday afternoon, December 29, when Mr. Herbert Edward Wilson of Spring Bay was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Thomson of Billings. They were attended by Mr. W. Thomson, brother of the bride, and Miss Ellen Bowser of Billings. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. McLauchlan.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, January 5, 1922
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On Thursday, December 29, a quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of Mrs. Charles Slagel, Kagawong, when Miss Vera Middough of Mindemoya and Mr. Walter Harold Harper of Burpee were married Rev. J. McLauchlan.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, January 5, 1922
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A very happy event took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Gibson, 411 King St., Hamilton on January 3, when they celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage which occurred in Brantford. Rev. Thomas Louney, minister of First Presbyterian Church, being the officiating clergyman. Mr. and Mrs. Gibson came to Hamilton in 1878, and have lived here ever since. Mr. Gibson is a conductor on the G.T.R. and will have been 50 years in the service on May 2. During theses years he has been an Elder and Session Clerk in Knox church, and still holds the position. To Mr. and Mrs. Gibson were born five sons and one daughter. Theses are: Rev. A.R. Gore Bay; D.R., Toronto; John G. Windsor; Albert G. of this city; and Mrs. George Freeman of this city. James M. Gibson died 20 years ago. One pleasant feature among many others at the reception of the aged couple was the presence of Mrs. Agnes Hutton of Paris, sister of the bride, and Andrew Brodie of Oshawa, both of whom stood up with Mr. and Mrs. Gibson half a century ago. Mr. and Mrs. Gibson were at home in the afternoon and evening when many friends availed themselves of the opportunity to call upon them. The bride and groom of 50 years ago received a present from their children all of whom were present, of a purse of gold. They received many other gifts including a bouquet of roses to Mrs. Gibson and a gold headed umbrella to Mr. Gibson from his train crew.
-The Globe
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, January 12, 1922
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Mr. and Mrs. Frederic G. Greensides, Guelph, announce the engagement of their younger daughter, Edith Frederica, to Mr. Grant Hawkins Turner of Little Current, Manitoulin Island, Ontario, the marriage to take place the end of this month.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, January 12, 1922
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On Monday, January 16, at Moose Jaw, the Rev. J. Gilmour officiating, a quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized when Miss Violet Elizabeth Parkin, eldest daughter of Robert and Mrs. Parkin of Grace, Saskatchewan, was united in wedlock to the Rev. Helier Pepin, late pastor of the Baptist Church of Rockhaven, Sask.
The bride wore a dress of pale blue silk over shadowed with georgette crepe. She carried a bouquet of red roses, and was attended by her sister, Euphemia, who wore a dress of blue silk. Mr. William Parkin, brother of the bride, attended the groom. Only the immediate relatives of the bride attended the ceremony.
Mr. and Mrs. Pepin are spending a few weeks at the home of the bride�s parents at Grace, Sask., after which they will proceed to North Battleford where he will assume the duties of pastor at the Baptist Church.
It will be remembered that Mr. and Mrs. Parkin were, until moving to Saskatchewan, residents on the island having made their home in Campbell township.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, February 16, 1922
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The home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bovar (sic), King, Ont., was a scene of a very pretty wedding on the afternoon of September 12, when their only daughter, Evelyn Diana, was united in marriage to Mr. John Ray Jennings of Temperanceville, Ont. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. Fox of Aurora.
The double parlors were beautifully decorated for the occasion with asters and ferns.
The bride, who was unattended entered the drawing room on the arm of her father, to the strains of Lohenhgren�s wedding march, played by her cousin, Miss Lily Todd, of Toronto and looked charming in a gown of ivory canton crepe, trimmed with tiny orange blossoms.
Her ornament was the gift of the groom, a string of pearls, and she carried a shower boquet of Ophelia roses and maiden hair fern
During the signing of the register appropriate music was rendered.
After congratulations were received, a dainty buffet luncheon was served, after which numerous toasts were proposed. The happy couple left amid showers of confetti, for Owen Sound, taking the boat to Manitoulin Island where they will spend their honeymoon. The bride�s traveling costume was a brown broadcloth with hat and shoes to match.
Mr. and Mrs. Jennings intend making their home in Toronto.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, September 21, 1922
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Kirk-Hartley-At Spring Bay on Tuesday, March 28, Miss Bertha Hartley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Hartley, and Mr. David Kirk, son of Mrs. George Kirk.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, April 6, 1922
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On Tuesday, March 28, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hartley, Spring Bay, was the scene of a very pretty wedding, when their daughter, Ella Bertilda, was united in marriage to Mr. David Harold Kirk by Rev. J. M. Newby.
The bride was given away by her father and she looked very charming in a gown of white georgette and charmeuse satin, heavily embroidered with crystal beads and she wore a flowing tulle veil caught with orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of sweetheart roses with maiden hair fern. Little Ella Hartley, flower girl, and niece of the bride, was attired in French organdy.
The ceremony took place at 4:30 p.m. under a beautiful arch of evergreens decorated with Easter lilies after which the large number of guests were seated at two long tables burdened with sumptuous fare. Many well worded toasts were given.
The groom�s gift to the bride was a beautiful pearl necklace and the other gifts were numerous and costly.
On departure for their new home in Spring Bay the bride wore a navy blue tricotine suit with hat to match.
It is interesting to know that Mr. Kirk went overseas early in the war and took part in first battle of Vimy Ridge 1917 and won hi M.M. in the great advance at Amiens August 8th, 1918. He was one of the first to enter Mons about 3 a.m. on 11th of November 1918 and marched from there to Bohn, Germany with the Army of occupation.
The esteem in which Miss Hartley and Mr. Kirk have been held in the community warrants them a very high reputation and their unity assures us of their worth as neighbours and friends. We heartily join in wishing them a long happy wedded life.
A reception was given in their new home on Friday evening, March 31st. About fifty guests were present and many handsome gifts were received.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, April 6, 1922
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Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cosby will be at home to their friends at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Stewart Clarke, from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday afternoon and evening April 13th, 1922, the 65th anniversary of their wedding.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, April 6, 1922
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On Thursday, April 13, Mr. and Mrs. William Cosby celebrated their sixty-fifth marriage anniversary at the home of the daughter, Mrs. Stewart Clarke. This remarkable old couple are enjoying good health at the age of eighty-six. They came to Canada from England in 1863, settling first in Toronto where Mr. Cosby worked at the Davis Packing House. Later they took up a small farm at Weston and then hearing of Manitoulin Island Mr. Cosby decided to make a home for himself and family in the north.
There are three children living, Mr. Wm. John Cosby, Birminham, England, Mrs. Charles Cosby of Green Bay, and Mrs. Clarke of Gore Bay. The latter gave a reception on Thursday afternoon and evening when one hundred and two called on Mr. and Mrs. Cosby to congratulate them on their wedding day anniversary. All the guests signed their names on a register which had been presented the happy couple by the citizens of Gore Bay.
The sitting rooms were prettily decorated with Easter lilies, roses and carnations and the bridal couple sat under an arch of ferns and lilies.
Mrs. Belton assisted Mrs. Clarke to receive and Mrs. A.R. Gibson and Mrs. Abrey poured tea assisted by Mrs. Tom Clarke, Miss Rothn Pearson, Mrs. Wm. Young and Miss Newby. The tea table was centered with a wedding cake and dainty orange blossoms.
Mr. and Mrs. Cosby have been for many years devoted members of the Methodist Church and still attend divine service twice every Sunday that weather permits. One of the wedding gifts was a dozen American beautify roses from the ladies of the United Church.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, April 20, 1922
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On Wednesday afternoon, April 5 by the Rev. W.L. Atkinson at his residence, Toronto, Mary, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kerr, of Ice Lake was married to John Cecil Taylor, eldest son of Mrs. Rose, Newmarket.
Bride and groom were unattended. The bride was very charmingly attired in a navy blue traveling suit with hat to match. After the ceremony the couple motored to the home of the bride�s aunt, Mrs. H. Robinson where the wedding breakfast was served.
Mr. and Mrs. Taylor afterwards left for their new home at Ravenshoe, Ont.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, April 27, 1922
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At the parsonage, Spring Bay, on Wednesday evening, May 17, by Rev. I. Brubacker, Herbert Galbraith, third son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Galbraith, and Miss C.L. McDonald, middle daughter of Andrew McDonald.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, May 25, 1922
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Kemp-Sullivan-At the Manse, Kagawong, on Tuesday, May 23, by Rev. J. McLauchlan, Mr. Lewis Edward Kemp and Miss Ethel Georgina Sullivan, both of Silver Water.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, May 25, 1922
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Morrison-Beard-At Graham, Texas, Rev. W.M. Morrison and Miss Anna M. Beard, on Thursday, May 18.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, May 25, 1922
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A little surprise party was given at the home of Mrs. Chisholm to shower Miss M. Douglas McGregor, one of the June brides-to-be, on Monday evening last. The girls gathered at the reading room and rushed in on the guest of honor who happened to be calling at Mrs. Chisholm�s. Her surprise was evident by the expression on her face as they all showered her with parcels. After these had been opened, the verses read and the many gifts admired refreshments were served by Mrs. Chisholm and some of the members of the Girls Club of which organization Miss McGregor has been an active member since it was formed. The girls extended their best wishes to the bride as the happy party broke up.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, June 8, 1922
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McLaren-Pearson-At Gore Bay, on Wednesday afternoon, June 14, Mary Rothilda, daughter of. And Mrs. H. Pearson, and Mr. Robt. J. MacLaren of West Lorne, Ont., by Rev. A.R. Gibson.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, June 15, 1922
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A pretty church wedding was solemnized in the United Church, Gore Bay, on Saturday morning, June 17, when Margaret Douglas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Russell McGregor, was united in marriage to Dr. John Arthur Alton of Waskatenau, Alta., son of Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Alton of Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. The ceremony was performed by Rev. A.R. Gibson of Gore Bay, assisted by Rev. H.F.C. Cocks of Little Current.
The bride marched up the aisle, on the arm of her father preceeded by the four ushers, Misses Sallie Bernie, Margaret Chisholm, Frances Chisholm and Jean R. McGregor. The bride wore pale pink crepe-de-chene with veil and orange blossoms and carried a bridal bouquet of roses. The ushers were dressed in colored organdies marking a very pretty rainbow effect.
From the church the bridal party and guests proceeded to the home of Mr. and Mrs. McGregor where the wedding breakfast was served.
Dr. and Mrs. Alton left on the Winona at ten-thirty for their home in the west, taking the boat up Lake Superior from Sault Ste. Marie. The bride traveled in a navy blue suit and hat.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, June 22, 1922
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On Wednesday of last week a picnic was given in honour of Miss Jean Buchanan, whose marriage to Mr. Purvis took place on Wednesday afternoon of this week, at Tobacco Lake. Seven car loads of her friends motored to the lake where the girls spread the supper and just as the meal was over the bride-elect was presented with a basket containing many pieces of a gold and white tea set. The gift was accompanied by the names of those at the picnic and a verse extending to Jean the best wishes of all and expressing the wish that she visit her Gore Bay friends often. The evening was spent playing games and telling stories around the bonfire on the beach of the lake. This way of giving a shower was so novel that it was a complete surprise.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, June 29, 1922
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The United Church, Gore Bay, was the scene of a very pretty and interesting wedding on Wednesday afternoon, June 28, when Miss Jean Christina May, eldest daughter of Mr. Norman Buchanan, became the bride of Mr. Harold Everard Alexander Purvis, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Purvis. The bride was given away by her father and was unattended. She wore a white satin and georgette gown trimmed with pearls and a beautiful pearl necklace, the groom�s gift, and she wore the usual veil trimmed with orange blossoms and carried a shower bouquet of Gloria and sweet heart roses with lilies of the valley.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. A. R. Gibson. Miss Katherine Buchanan, who wore mauve organdy, played the wedding march, and Misses Nellie Purvis and Annie Buchanan in colored organdies acted as ushers. The groom�s gift to the organist was an onyx and pearl finger ring and to the ushers, white gold and onyx bar pins.
From the church the wedding party went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Purvis where the wedding breakfast was served. The house was prettily decorated with pink and white roses and orchids. The bridal table was centred with the wedding cake.
Mr. and Mrs. Purvis left on the Winona on Thursday morning on a motor trip to the Soo, Michigan, before going to their home in Meldrum Bay where Mr. Purvis has his headquarters for his fishing business. The bride traveled in a navy suit of tricotine and black hat of bugle cloth.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, June 29, 1922
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On Wednesday afternoon, June 21, a very pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Waite, 334 Ossington Ave., Toronto, when their only daughter, Lyla Irene was united in marriage to Martin Franklin Fenner of Montreal, Rev. A. E. Lunar of King City performing the ceremony. On account of the recent illness of the bride�s mother the wedding was very quiet. To wedding music played by Dr. Stanley Gilbert of Newmarket, cousin of the bride, the bridal couple who were unattended took their places beneath a canopy of orange blossoms, roses and iris, the bride who was given away by her father wearing a tailored suit of navy tricotine with ivory canton crepe over blouse, and carrying a bouquet of Ophelia roses and lilies of the valley. During the signing of the register, Mrs. Lunar, cousin of the bride, sang.
After the wedding ceremony the guests, who were all immediate relatives, repaired to the dining room where the wedding breakfast was served from tables beautifully decorated with rose peonies and rose and green tulle. Toasts were proposed by Mr. Lunar, cousin of the bride, sang.
After the wedding ceremony the guests, who were all immediate relatives, repaired to the dining room where the wedding breakfast was served from tables beautifully decorated with rose peonies and rose and green tulle. Toasts were proposed by Mr. lunar and responded to by Mr. Fenner and Mr. Waite.
The bride and groom received many handsome gifts among them a complete set of limoges dishes from �The Gay Stores Co.,� for which Mr. Fenner is wholesale buyer and a cheque to Mrs. Fenner from the local branch where she had charge of the music.
Mr. Fenner�s gift to Dr. Gilbert was beautifully engraved gold cuff links and to Mrs. Lunar, a bar pin with pearl settings.
Later in the evening the bridal couple left for Montreal where they will reside.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, June 29, 1922
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College Street Presbyterian Church was the scene of a very pretty wedding when the marriage was solemnized of Jessie Young, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. J. Reid, Toronto, to Mr. James Edward McTaggart, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. G. McTaggart of Gore Bay. The Rev. Mr. Cochrane officiated.
The bride was given away by her father and looked charming in a white satin dress, trimmed with bride�s blossom over which hung a tulle veil from a wreath of orange blossoms, and carrying a shower bouquet of bridal roses and lily of the valley. Mrs. Jones, younger sister of the bride was matron of honor. She wore orchid organdy with hat to match and carried Ophelia roses. Mr. John W. McTaggart, brother of the groom, was best man.
A reception followed at the home of the bride�s parents, which was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Mrs. Reid was wearing blue silk, trimmed with grey crepe-de-chene, hat to match, and corsage bouquet of pink roses. The groom�s gift to the bride was string of pearls, to the matron, a gold brooch set with amethyst, to the best man, a gold tie pin set with pearls and emerald. After the reception the happy couple left by motor for a trip to the Manitoulin, the bride going away in a navy blue suit and hat to match. Mr. and Mrs. McTaggart are visiting in town with the groom�s parents before retuning to Toronto where they will make their home.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, July 6, 1922
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Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Emery last week celebrated the 25th anniversary of their marriage by giving a community party in the hall at Lee Valley. The building was filled, their friends being present from Massey, Cutler, and other points. Rev. Fairbarn of Massey acted as master of ceremonies and a musical program was put on. Those contributing were Mr. Jack Spencer, a son; Mrs. Jerome Buell, instrumental solos; Mr. Frank Buell, a song; Mrs. Fairburn, a son. Rev. Abernathy of Massey gave an excellent address, voicing the sentiments of all present in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Emery many years of happiness together. Many gifts helped show the esteem in which Mr. and Mrs. Emery are held by their many friends. After the program supper was served, the tables being loaded with good things. Only then were the younger people and the older ones who have remained young allowed to dance. And they danced the new day in. Every one congratulated Mr. and Mrs. Emery on their anniversary and wished them many happy returns of their wedding day.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, July 13, 1922
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Scott-Pearson-At Gore Bay, on Wednesday afternoon, July 26, Miss Florence Edna, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Pearson of Gore Bay, and Rev. Robert DeWitt Scott, B.A., B.D., of Montreal, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Scott of Montreal, Rev. A.R. Gibson officiating.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, July 27, 1922
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A very pretty house wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bennett, South Bay Mouth, at three o�clock in the afternoon on Monday, July 31, when their daughter, Lena, was united in the bonds of Holy Matrimony to Mr. Jas. Hall of Toronto. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H.E. Pelletier.
The bride entered on the arm of her father and looked charming in a gown of white duchesse satin and radium lace trimmed with pearl and crystal beading. She wore a bridal veil of tulle in Grecian style with silk embroidery and wreath of orange blossoms, and carried a bouquet of carnations and maiden hair fern.
The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Daisy Bennett, who wore orchid organdy with hat to match. Mr. Walter Bennett was best man. After the ceremony the newly married couple received congratulations fro their friends and then the bridal dinner was served. The evening was spent in dancing. The bride received many beautiful and useful presents.
After spending a few days at South Bay Mouth Mr. and Mrs. Hall left for Toronto where they will reside.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, August 24, 1922
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The home of Mr. John Arnold, of Sandfield was the scene of a pretty wedding on Wednesday, August 21, when Miss Ethel Arnold was united in marriage to Mr. John L. Runnalls of Barrie Island. The house was gaily decorated and large number of guests were present when Mr. Arnold escorted his daughter to the bridal arch. The bride was most becomingly attired in white satin and georgette trimmed with bugle beads and wearing a veil of embroidered French silk.
The flower girls, both charmingly dressed in white, were Miss Nellie Runnalls, sister of the groom, and Miss Wildah Arnold, a niece of the bride. The flower girls who received golden lockets from the groom, carried the wedding ring in a basket of bridal roses and maiden hair fern which enhanced the beauty of the bride�s bouquet of sweet peas. Other presents of the groom were, to the bride, a heavy bangle bracelet, and to his sister, Mrs. Arthur Lane who played the wedding march, a pearl brooch.
The ceremony took place at three o�clock and was conducted by the Rev. W.H. Bradford of Mindemoya. When the many guests assembled had concluded the congratulations to the happy couple and photographs had been taken the wedding feast was served. In the evening a reception was held in the hall at Sandfield. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Runnalls join in wishing them a long and happy married life.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, August 31, 1922
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A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. Cole, Gore Bay, on Tuesday, Oct. 7th, when Miss Kathleen Merrylees was united in marriage to Major Herbert Mervyn Kennedy, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Kennedy of Georgetown, Ont.
The Rev. W. Cannon being the officiating minister.
The ceremony was conducted under an arch of ferns, asters, and dahlias.
The bride, who was given away by her stepfather, Mr. F. Cole looked very charming in her wedding gown of white georgette with pearl and silver trimming, and veil of silk embroidered net with bandeau of orange blossoms; and carried a mixed boquet with white streamers, and wore a gold and diamond bar brooch the gift of the bridegroom. The bride was attended by her cousin, Miss Evelyn Wood who was attired in rose valetta and Miss Ardath Best, another cousin, dressed in crabapple valetta, played the wedding march, both young ladies were the recipients of silver mesh bags, gifts of the bridegroom.
The two little nieces of the bride, the Misses Lizzie and Kathleen Merrylees, acted as flower girls and looked very sweet in white and carried beautifully decorated basquet (sic), in which reposed the wedding ring. They each wore a bracelet, the gifts of the bridegroom.
After the ceremony the guests, numbering about thirty-five sat down to a sumptuous dejenner. (sic). The Rev. W. Cannon proposed the toast to the happy couple and the bridegroom suitably responded.
Among the many gifts was a player piano given by the bride�s parents.
Major and Mrs. Kennedy will make their home in Acton, Ont.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, October 9, 1922
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A very pretty wedding took place on Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 27th at the home of the bride�s parents Mr. and Mrs. W. Cosby, Green Bay, when their youngest daughter, Ada Florence was united in marriage to W. Hallet of Rockville. The Rev. H. S. Greenslade, of Little Current, officiated. The bride entered the room with her grandfather, Mr. C. Cosby, of Gore Bay, and looked charming in a gown of taupe and sapphire silk with pearl trimming, carrying a bouquet of white geraniums. The bridesmaid, Miss Susie Stringer of Green Bay, wore blue silk trimmed with steel. The groom was attended by Mr. Robt. Cosby, brother of the bride. The bride received a number of presents including a dainty brooch set with pearls from the groom, and many others valuable and useful from her friends. After the ceremony the guests sat down to a splendid, well spread table there being about thirty present. After a very pleasant and enjoyable time spent, the bride and groom left for their home at Rockville.
We wish them a long, happy and prosperous life together.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, October 26, 1922
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A lovely wedding took place at noon, October 1st, in All Saints Church, Gore Bay, when Vera Elizabeth, only daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Casson, and Harker Francis, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Coutts, former residents of Gore Bay, were united in Holy Matrimony. The church was beautifully decorated with Autumn leaves, Mountain Ash berries and a profusion of flowers, and was crowded with friends, testifying to the very high esteem in which both bride ad groom are held.
In the interval, before the wedding service commenced Miss Ethel McIntosh as organist played a number of voluntaries. The bride, who was given away by her father entered the church while Mendolsohn's Wedding March was played. She was dressed in a nigger brown suit, with hat to match, and beaver fur and wore a very beautiful necklace of matched pearls, the gift of the bridegroom and carried a lovely bouquet of Ophelia roses. Messrs. R. Hewson and Adam Casson very capably carried out the duties of ushers.While the Register was being signed, "Orange Blossoms" was played by the organist. After the wedding ceremony, a large number of guests adjourned to the home of the bride, which had also been decorated with autumn leaves and gladioli where a most excellent lunch was served. Here they were received by Capt. and Mrs. Casson, Mrs. Geo. Coutts, and Mrs. McQuarrie.
Mrs. Winter, Miss N. Hewson, Miss E. McIntosh, Miss A. Buchanan and Miss J. McQuarrie assisted at the tables. Lunch being over, the Rev. W. T. Swainson proposed "The Health of the bride," to which the bridegroom replied, expressing the gratitude he felt to all the friends for their kind wishes.
During the evening a reception was given at the house, which had been prettily lighted with Japanese lanterns, to a large number of guests. The tables were presided over by Mrs. Alex. Purvis and Mrs. Langford, while very fine musical selections, piano, violin and vocal were rendered by Miss N. Hewson, Miss McIntosh, Mr. R. Hewson and Mr. J. Smith.
The wedding presents made a magnificent show. A large number of these were of silver of exquisite workmanship; others were of beautiful cut glass, then there were also gifts of china, stainless steel cutlery and linen. Last but not least were a number of very substantial cheques.
To the organist, Miss McIntosh, the groom presented a white gold bracelet, and to the ushers, a tie pin and a pair of white gold cuff links.
Mr. and Mrs. Coutts left on Sunday the 5th of October for Detroit, via Maple, where they will stay for a short time at the home of the bridegroom's parents. They carry with them the heartiest wishes for a long and happy life.
The Rev. W.T. Swainson performed the ceremony.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, October 9th, 1924
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On October 26 at the home of Mr. Grainger of Gordon Township, James Stevens of Gordon was united in Holy matrimony to Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Craig of Renfrew, Ontario. The bride was charmingly dressed in white satin with gold ornament. A large number of guests were present from different parts of the Island, and after the ceremony all sat down to enjoy a splendid wedding supper. The usual toasts were offered and the happy couple carry with them the hearty wishes of their friends for a long and happy life. The Rev. W.T. Swainson performed the ceremony.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, November 2, 1922
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The home of Mr. William D. Knight of Northwood was the scene of a pretty wedding, Saturday, Nov. 11th, when his younger daughter, Rena Marguerite, became the bride of Mr. Allen L. Stringer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stringer of Green Bay.
The ceremony (sic) took place beneath a canopy of pink and white, in the presence of only immediate relatives. Carnations and mums were arranged throughout the rooms.
The youthful bride, who was given in marriage by her brother, Mr. G. Stewart Knight, wore a pretty gown of ivory georgette over silk and carried a shower bouquet of Ophelia roses. The customary bridal veil was caught in cap effect, with orange blossoms.
Rev. W.I. MacLean of Thamesville was the officiating clergyman.
A dainty buffet luncheon was served after which the happy couple motored to their new home. The bride traveled in a navy tricotine, with henna trimmings and panne velvet hat to match.
Previous to the wedding the bride was guest of honor at the home of Mrs. Johnston.
Mrs. Stringer was well known on the Island here, having been a teacher.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, November 23, 1922
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On Tuesday, Dec. 26th, our principal, Mr. Orendolf and Miss Ceclia Roque were united in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony. Rev. Father Comte officiating, after the nuptial mass a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride. The groom being assisted by Mr. Gilbert Bateman and Miss Charlotte Roque as bridesmaid. The bride and groom were the recipients of many beautiful presents, after tripping the light fantastic until the �wee hours� of Wednesday morning the young couple left for the groom�s home in London, Ontario, and will return to open school after Christmas holidays.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, January 4, 1923
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On New Year day Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lowrey celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding.
The wedding took place in Cookstown in 1873. Mrs. Lowry�s maiden name was Elizabeth Wilkinson. Mr. and Mrs. Lowry were the recipents (sic) of many valuable presents and congratulations were extended form a host of guests who called to pay honor to them.
Arriving on Manitoulin thirty-three years ago, locating in Mills township, where they resided until a short time ago, when they retired from active life and moved to Gore Bay. The Recorder joins with many friends in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Lowry many happy returns of the anniversary of their wedding.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, January 4, 1923
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A very quiet but pretty wedding was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Hammond on Wednesday, December the twenty-seventh when their third daughter, Jeanette Pearle, was united in the bonds of matrimony to Robert Thompson of Sault Ste. Marie.
The wedding ceremony was conducted by Rev. James McLaughlan. The bride was attired in a beautiful gown of white satin trimmed with Brussel net. She was attended by her sister Miss Lillian Hammond, whose gown was of pink silk. The groom was attended by Mr. Richard Hammond, brother of the bride.
After the ceremony a dainty wedding a dainty wedding supper was given at which only immediate relatives were present. The happy couple intend to live in Sault St. Marie and we wish them a successful and happy married life.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, January 4, 1923
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The W�. of All Saints Church called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lowry, on the fiftieth anniversary of their wedding and presented them with a useful gift in the shape of a rocking chair.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, January 11, 1923
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A very quiet wedding was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Fogel, on Tuesday, January 2nd, when the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ward of East Bluff was united in marriage to Nelson Fogel, second son of Mr. and Mrs. John Fogel, the bride was attended by her sister, Miss Sadie Ward, the groom was attended by his brother Mr. Nelson Fogel. After the ceremony, which was conducted by Rev. J.M. McLauchlan the oung couple and the relatives left for the home of the bride�s parents where a supper was served. We wish them happiness.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, January 11, 1923
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A reception was given at the home of Mrs. John Moore, Feb. 23rd in honor of her son Wallace and his bride nee Miss Laura Coleman. The house was filled to capacity with friends and relations and numerous gifts were in evidence. All join in wishing the popular couple a very happy and prosperous future.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, March 8, 1923
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Bock-Pearson-On Friday, Mar. 2, by the Rev. Milton Bricker, 181 Brunswick Ave., Toronto, Matilda J. Pearson to George Henry Bock, both of Providence Bay.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, March 15, 1923
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There was a quiet wedding at the Manse, Kagawong, on Monday, March 5th when Mildred May Wilson, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wilson was united in marriage to Mr. Edgar William Lloyd, second son of Mr. and Mrs. R.J. Lloyd. There ceremony was conducted by the Rev. J. McLauchlin.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, March 15, 1923
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On Monday afternoon, April 2nd, a quiet wedding was solemnized at the Manse when Arthur Francis Elliott was united in the bonds of matrimony to Edna May, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Graham. We wish the couple every happiness.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, April 12, 1923
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Friday, April 13th did not prove to be an unlucky day for Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cosby, who celebrated the Sixty-six Anniversary of their wedding day at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Stewart Clarke on that date.
Mr. and Mrs. Cosby received numerous callers and were the recipients of some nice gifts among them being a magnificent collection of red, pink and white carnations from the Ladies Aid of the United Church.
Mrs. Stewart Clarke and Mrs. Belton received the guests upon their arrival, who after offering congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Cosby were escorted to the refreshment room, where Mrs. Abrey and Mrs. Gibson poured tea which was served by Misses Pearl Cranston, Margaret and Julia Ainslie and Miss Newby.
The Recorder joins with the many friends of the venerable couple in wishing them continued health and happiness throughout the eventide of their long and useful life.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, April 19, 1923
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Wilson-Wagg-By the Rev. R. B. Cochrane, M.A. of College St. Presbyterian Church, Miss Hazel Wagg to Mr. J.D. Wilson, both of Manitoulin Island.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, April 26, 1923 Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

A very pretty wedding took place at the Anglican parsonage, on Wednesday, April 18th, when Leonard Willett of Gordon and Ella Corlista Brydges of Gore Bay were united in Holy Matrimony. The bride wore a handsome dress of white silk, with hat to match and was accompanied by her sister Miss Marion Brydges.
After the ceremony the happy couple drove to the homeof the bride�s father where supper and a reception took place.
The bride and groom are well known in Gore Bay and neighborhood and carry with them the hearty wishes of all their friends for a long and happy life.
The Rev. W.T. Swainson performed the ceremony.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, April 26, 1923
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A quiet but pretty wedding took place on April 13th at the Manse, Silver Water, the present home of Mr. and Mrs. L. Kemp, when Mr. W. Russel Van Every, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Van Every of Meldrum Bay was united in the bonds of matrimony to Miss Elizabeth Wasnidge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Wasnidge of the Township of Dawson.
Mr. and Mrs. Van Every have taken up their residence on the old Van Every homestead, Dawson, where their many friends wish them a future of many happy days. The nuptial knot was tied by Rev. Wm. Munro of Silver Water.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, May 3, 1923
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On Wednesday, April 25th, the wedding of Miss Vera Gastle of Toronto and Robert J. Elliott, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Elliott of Gore Bay was solemnized in Bond St. Congregational Church, Rev. W. R. MacKay officiating.
The groom is well known in Gore Bay and was a volunteer in the famous 119th Battalion C.E.F.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, May 3, 1923
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At Carlton Methodist Church, Saturday, May 5th, the wedding of Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robinson, Gore Bay, Ont., to Mr. George Weston was solemnized by the Rev. John Ferguson. The bride wore a charming tailored navy suit with sand hat and fitch fur and bouquet of Ophelia roses and sweet peas. The happy couple left immediately for Buffalo. They will reside in Toronto.
-Toronto Telegram
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, May 17, 1923
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A queit (sic) but pretty wedding was solemnized by the Rev. H. F. Cocks at Maplehurst, Little Current, Ont., on Saturday, May 26th, when Mildred Irene, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Stringer became the bride of Wilfred Alan, son of Mr. Thos. C. Sims both of Little Current.
The bride who was unattended wore her traveling costume consisting of navy poiret twill with hat to match, and carried a shower boquet of narcissi and hyacinths.
The happy young couple left on an extended motor tour through Northern Michigan and Eastern Ontario. On their return they will reside at Little Current, Manitoulin Island.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, May 31, 1923
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A very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hurdle, Burpee, on Wednesday, June 6yth, when their second daughter, Violet Lily was united in the Holy Bonds of matrimony to John Elmer Campbell, Rev. R. Gibson officiating.
The young couple and their attendants Miss Nellie Campbell, sister of the groom and Mr. Arthur Hurdle, cousin of the bride entered the gaily decorated room as the wedding march was played by Mrs. A. Duncanson. The bride was given away by her father and the young couples took their place beneath a beautiful arch of evergreen and flowers.
The bride looked very charming in a bridal gown of white duchess satin, trimmed with bugle beads and a bouquet of flowers at waist. She also wore the customary bridal veil and orange blossoms. The bridesmaid wore a very pretty dress of brown taffeta silk, trimmed with orange.
After the ceremony and signing of the register, the guests assembled in the parlor where music and singing was rendered and highly appreciated by all present. The company then sat down to a bountiful and daintily prepared supper which the guests readily showed the tastiness of.
We all join in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Campbell a long and happy wedded life.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, June 14, 1923
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A very pretty wedding took place at Castlefield Baptist church, Toronto last Wednesday evening, when Edith Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Jupp, was united in marriage to Theodore Roy Rumley, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rumley, Acton. Rev. Mr. Meikleham performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a gown of white Charmeuse and radium lace with veil caught at sides with organge blossoms and carried a shower bouquet of Ophelia roses and lily of the valley. Her sister acted as bridesmaid, and wore a pretty gown of grey Canton crepe with radium lace panels and hat to match, and carried a bouquet of Columbia roses. Little Marjorie Jupp looked very pretty as flower girl in a dress of pale blue crepe de chine. The groom was supported by his brother, Mr. Victor Rumley. The wedding march was played by Miss Viola Rumley. After a buffet luncheon served at the bride�s home, the happy couple left for Buffalo and Niagara Falls. On their return home they will reside at 21 Garnock Avenue, Toronto.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, June 21, 1923
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A quiet but interesting wedding took place at the manse, Gore Bay, on June 20th, when Ethel Mae, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Spry of Mindemoya and Mr. Robert Dunlop Beange of Ice Lake, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Beange and step son of Mr. Ian McLean were united in marriage. The wedding ceremony was performed by the Rev. A.R. Gibson.
The bride who was unattended was beautifully gowned and looked charming in white satin trimmed with radium lace, carrying a bouquet of snowballs and maiden hair ferns.
After the ceremony the happy pair motored back to Mindemoya where a splendid wedding supper had been prepared at the bride�s home and after partaking of the delicacies thus afforded all repaired to Mindemoya Community hall where a reception was held and dancing followed until a late hour.
The bride was the recipient of many costly and useful presents, in silverware, dishes and furniture.
The community where the young couple are so well and favorably known, join The Recorder in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Beange long life and prosperity.
They will reside at Ice Lake in future.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, July 5, 1923
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A very pretty wedding took place quietly at �Glenfell� the residence of the brides father and mother, Sheriff and Mrs. S. Haddow Fell on Saturday morning, August 4th, when Hazel Jean Fell, B.A. became the bride of Mr. Elton Harlin Coon B.A. of Toronto both graduates of Queens University.
The bride was very becomingly dressed in a blue georgette over a colored canton crepe and entered the drawing room on the arm of her father, to the strains of the wedding march played by Miss Annie Mastin.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A.R. Gibson, minister of the United Church, Gore Bay, Ontario.
After the ceremony the wedding party sat down to daintily decorated tables and partook of a very sumptuous repast.
The young couple left on their honeymoon which will be spout in Northern Ontario after which they will reside in Toronto.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, August 9th, 1923
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A quiet wedding took place at Tobacco Lake on July 24th, when Jessie James Ashley of Honora and Hazel Victoria Middaugh of Big Lake were united in Holy Matrimony.
The bride who was charmingly dress was accompanied by Mrs. Harry Middaugh, while Mr. Harry Middaugh performed the duties of best man. After the ceremony the happy couple left camp bearing with them the heartily expressed congratulations of the campers. The Rev. W.T. Swainson performed the ceremony.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, August 16th, 1923
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Mr. and Mrs. William S. L. Wright announce the engagement of their daughter, Margaret Thorburn, to Dr. Clark Bane Davis, Iroquois Falls, Ontario, son of Dr. Lewis E. Davis and Mrs. Davis of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the marriage to take place very quietly in September.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, August 16th, 1923
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On Wednesday, August fifteenth the home of Mrs. Janet MacDonald of Clover Valley, was the scene of a pretty wedding when her daughter Bella and Mr. William T. Nelson of Ice Lake were united in the holy bond of matrimony.
The bride was becomingly dressed in a beautiful white satin dress and bridal veil with wreath of orange blossoms.
The bride entered the room with her brother, Alex. To the strains of the wedding march which was played by Mrs. Alex McDonald of Manitowaning.
The bride�s sister Miss Jennie wore a white satin dress.
The groom�s brother acted as best man.
The knot was tied by Mr. Sylvester of Manitowaning. The groom�s gift to the bride was beautiful fox fur to the bridesmaid a manicure set and groomsman gold cuff links.
After the ceremony the guests sat down to a sumptuous repast which was given ample justice by all. Mr. Sylvester gave a very appropriate toast which was responded to by the groom.
The happy couple left for Detroit via Toronto and Niagara, where they will make their home.
Their many friends wish them a long and happy life.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, August 23rd, 1923
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A quiet wedding took place at the Anglican parsonage, Gore Bay on August 30th, when George Essary ? Campbell and Margaret Josephine McColeman, borth of the township of Campbell were united in marriage. The bride was prettily dressed in costume of navy blue, with hat to match.
The happy couple left afterward for their future home.
Rev. W.T. Swainson performed the ceremony.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, September 6, 1923
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A very enjoyable evening was spent last Friday when almost eighty friends of Mr. and Mrs. Will Robertson met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Pope. When the bride and groom returned from spending the day with Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Kerr and Messrs. Alex., Arthur and Andrew Ednie they were taken completely by surprise and were showered with rice as they entered the house. Miss Margaret Robertson gave a short address and Miss Achsa Robertson presented them with a silver bread tray and silver candle sticks as a slight token of remembrance from their friends in Ice Lake. The address was ably responded to by the bride and by the groom. After games and music a dainty lunch was served by the hostess.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Robertson left on Monday for their home in Detroit amid good wishes of a host of friends. During her short stay on the island Mrs. Robertson (nee Mattie Clarisse O�Connor) made many good friends.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, September 6, 1923
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A quiet wedding took place at the Anglican Parsonage, Gore Bay, on August 30th, when Stuart Dalton, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.O. Hunt of Kagawong, and Annie May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Copeland, of Sault Ste. Marie were united in Holy Matrimony.
Miss Copeland was beautifully dressed in tan silk canton crepe pleated skirt, with bodice of same color developed in silk-weft paisley, and wearing dainty silk hat to match dress.
With the bride and groom were Mrs. O.C. Hunt, Mrs. W.R. Copeland, Mrs. Austin Hunt and Mr. and Mrs. F. Priddle.
After the ceremony which was performed by Rev. W.T. Swainson the wedding party left for Kagawong.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, September 13, 1923
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A quiet wedding took place at the Anglican Parsonage, Gore Bay, on September 7th, when Clarence Alfred Haner and Edna May Vanmeer were united in Holy Matrimony. Both bride and bridegroom are residents of Campbell Tp. and are well known to a very large circle of friends.
Miss Vanmeer looked very charming in white taffeta, and radium lace with pearl necklace. She wore hat to match dress and white silk stockings and shoes.
Rev. W.T. Swainson performed the ceremony.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, September 13, 1923
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A very pretty wedding took place on Wednesday afternoon, August 29th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Moscrop, Mills, when their only daughter Clara Olive was married to Mr. Cayton (sic) Sloss of Long Bay, Manitoulin Island. Rev. A.R. Gibson, pastor of the United Church, Gore Bay, conducted the ceremony. The bride who was given away by her father wore a gown of sand satin crepe and carried a large bouquet of Orphelia roses. Her maid-in-waiting, Miss Bertha Sloss, sister of the groom, was dressed in brown canton crepe and carried a bouquet of roses. Mr. T.H. Cochrane of Long Bay played the wedding march. The groom�s gift was a beautiful string of pearls. After the ceremony about seventy-five guests were ushered into the dining-room where they partook of the dainties prepared for the occasion.
A reception was held in the evening. The many beautiful and useful presents received by the bride went to show the esteem in which she was held.
The next morning they left for a visit to Toronto and other eastern points, the bride traveling in a smart suit of blue serge with hat to match.
After their return they will reside in Gordon, where their many friends wish them many years of long, happy and prosperous life.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, September 13, 1923
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At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bennett of South Bay Mouth a very pretty wedding was solemnized when their third daughter Sara Emily was united in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony to Mr. Austin Vernor Wright, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Wright of Mills. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. E. Pelletier of Manitowaning.
The bride who entered the room on the arm of her father was attired in a draped gown of white crepe satin with beading and pearl ornaments. She wore a white tulle veil edged with pearls and a cornet of orange blossoms and carried a bouquet of dahlias and fern. Her bridesmaid, Miss Margaret Wright wore a becoming dress of sand crepe-de-chene trimmed with ribbon. Mr. Walter Bennett was best man. Mrs. Leonard Wright of Burpee played the wedding march.
After the wedding ceremony a bridal dinner was served to about forty guests among them being the bride�s grandmother, aged ninety. A reception was given in the evening, where the guests were entertained by dancing.
Mr. and Mrs. Wright left on their wedding tour to Toronto, Niagara and Fonthill, the bride wearing a tailored suit of navy blue tricotine with poke hat of biege (sic) crepe-de-chene.
Upon their return they will reside in Mills.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, September 13, 1923
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A very charming wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John William Best, in Gordon, on Thursday afternoon, September sixth, when Lenna Jane their eldest daughter was united in marriage to Mr. Orval Noland, Cleveland, Ohio.
The happy couple entered the spacious drawing-room to the strains of the wedding march and stood under an arch of ferns, astors and marguerites tastily arranged.
The ceremony was performed by the Reverend Alex R. Gibson, Gore Bay, assisted by Rev. J.M. Walker.
The bride who was given away by her father looked very lovely in a gown of white duchesse satin, trimmed with silk radium lace. Her embroidered tulle veil was arranged in cap style and very prettily caught up with a wreath of orange blossoms. She carried a shower bouquet of sweet heart roses and lily of valley and wore a necklace of pearls and a cameo ring the gift of the groom.
The bride was attended by her sister Miss Ardeth Best, who looked very sweet gowned in white silk crepe-de-chene, trimmed with silk lace and picot edge ribbon. She also wore a cameo ring of green and white gold, the gift of the groom.
The bride�s mother wore a gown of black silk, and a cameo brooch set with pearls, the gift fof the groom.
From her father the bride received a very substantial cheque.
The brie�s traveling dress was a sand colored tricotine with hat to match.
The happy couple left amid showers of good wishes for Toronto, Niagara Falls, Buffalo and Cleveland, the later city being the place where they will reside.
Upward of sixty guests were present, who showed their high appreciation of the bride by the many beautiful and serviceable wedding presents.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, September 13, 1923
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Jones-Jackson-At the Robson Memorial Church, Vancouver, B.C., Gertrude Maude, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Jackson, to Mr. J. Arnold Jones, on August 28.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, September 13, 1923
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Mrs. A. L. Haines of 37 Fifth avenue west, entertained at a miscellaneous shower in honor of Miss Gerturde Jackson, who is to be one of this season�s brides. The house was decorated with pink and white peas the table decorations being carried out in the same color. Little Ruth Smith and Lois Campbell wheeled in a prettily decorated cart of pretty and useful gifts. Dainty refreshments were served in the dining room., Mrs. Jackson poured and Mrs. Stockdale, Mrs. Odium and Mrs. Campbell assisted in serving. Among those present were Mrs. Tait, Mrs. McPhie, Mrs. Doan, Mrs. Stanley, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Odium, Mrs. Holmes, Mrs. Elkins, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Stockdale, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Cowan, Mrs. Guest, Mrs. Prowse, Mrs. Jackson and Miss G. Brooking.
Mrs. Campbell and Mrs. R. P. Cowan of 1256 Twentieth avenue east, also entertained at a china shower in honor of Miss Jackson. Master Blake and Little Lois Campbell attired in sailor costumes conducted the ride to be to the dining-room where a prettily lighted love ship laden with gifts awaited her. Amongst those present were Mrs. J. Jackson, Mrs. W.H. McPhie, Mrs. Tyreman, Mrs. Stockdale, Mrs. Chas. Rowe, Mrs. F. Armstrong, Mrs. A. Smith, Mrs. M. Tyerman, Miss R. Parkes, Miss M. Parkes, Miss M. Jackson, Miss Pearl Jackson, Miss Elva Horner, Miss Audrey McLeod, Miss S. Jackson, Miss Babcock, Miss Maud Babcock, Miss F. Grey, Miss Lowry, Miss E. Jackson, Mrs. P. Jackson, Miss B. Creighton, Miss H. Reid, and Miss McLeod.
An aluminum shower was given by Miss Geneva McLeod of 3588 Garden drive, also for Miss Jackson. The rooms were prettily decorated in pink and white, refreshments were served in the dining-room, the table being centered with a pretty bouquet of pink and white sweet peas. Among those present were Mrs. J. Jackson, Mrs. Gerrard, Mrs. J. Collings, Mrs. W.H. McLeod, Mrs. R. Sim, Mrs. I. Morlock, Mrs. C. Sprott, Miss Mildred Gordon, Miss S. Kelly, Miss Pearl Jackson, Miss R. Hart, Miss M. Parry, Miss Bell Gourlay, Miss A. Gourlay and Miss Audrey McLeod.
From a Vancouver Newspaper
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, September 13, 1923
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A quiet wedding took place at the Anglican parsonage, Gore Bay, on August 30th, when Stuart Dalton, son of Mr. and Mrs. C.O. Hunt, of Kagawong and Annie May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Copeland, of Sault Ste. Marie were united in Holy Matrimony.
Miss Copeland was beautifully dressed in tan silk canton crepe pleated skirt, with bodice of same color developed in silk-weft paisley, and wearing dainty silk hat to match dress.
With the bride and groom were Mrs. O.C. Hunt, Mrs. W.R. Copland, Mrs. Austin Hunt and Mr. and Mrs. F. Priddle.
After the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. W.T. Swainson this wedding party left for Kagawong.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, September 13, 1923
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A quiet wedding took place at the Anglican Parsonage, Gore Bay, on September 7th, when Clarence Alfred Haner and Edna May Vanmeer were united in Holy Matrimony. Both bride and bridegroom are residents of Campbell Tp. and are well know to a very large circle of friends.
Miss Vanmeer look very charming in white taffeta and radium lace with pearl necklace. She wore hat to match dress and white silk stockings and shoes.
Rev. W.T. Swainson performed the ceremony.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, September 13, 1923
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A very pretty wedding took place on Wednesday afternoon, August 29th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Moscrop, Mills, when their only daughter, Clara Olive was married to Mr. Cayton (sic) Sloss of Long Bay, Manitoulin Island. Rev. A. G. Gibson, pastor of the United Church, Gore Bay, conducted the ceremony. The bride who was given away by her father wore a gown of sand satin crepe and carried a large bouquet of Orphelia roses. Her maid-in-waiting, Miss Betha Sloss, sister of the groom, was dressed in brown canton crepe and carried a bouquet of roses. Mr. T. H. Cochrane of Long Bay played the wedding march. The groom�s gift was a beautiful string of pearls. After the ceremony about seventy-five guests were ushered into the dining-room where they partook of the dainties prepared for the occasion.
A reception was held in the evening. The many beautiful and useful presents received by the bride went to show the esteem in which she was held.
The next morning they left for a visit to Toronto and other eastern points, the bride traveling in a smart suit of blue serge with hat to match. After their return they will reside in Gordon, where their many friends wish them many years of long, happy and prosperous life.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, September 13, 1923
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A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mrs. Alexander Jaffray, Gore Bay, Ont., on Thursday morning, December 27th, when Mary Ellen was united in marriage to Mr. Melvin Anson Lougheed, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. T.R. Lougheed, Gore Bay, Ontario.
Rev. Alex. R. Gibson, Minister of the United Church, Gore Bay officiated and Mrs. Myrtle Gilroy played the wedding march.
The bride who was unattended wore a charming dress of midnight blue silk canton crepe and she wore a corsage bouquet of beautiful carnations.
Her going away dress was in lovely brown flowered silk and a southern muskrat fur coat the gift of the groom.
The groom�s gift to Mrs. Myrtle Gilroy who assisted with the wedding music was a gold bar pin set with pearls.
After the ceremony the wedding party sat down to a tastily decorated tables to partake of a bountiful wedding breakfast.
The happy couple left on a trip to Toronto and other Eastern points.
They will reside in Gore Bay.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, January 3, 1924
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Thursday afternoon, December 27th was the scene of a quiet wedding when Mr. Robert W. Smith of Detroit, Mich., and Miss Isabella Orpha, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I.J. Bailey, 208 Albert St., East, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, were united in marriage by the Rev. Joseph Dutton in the Methodist Episcopal church, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. The best man was Mr. Colin Fisher of Detroit and the bridesmaid Miss Nora J. Bailey of Nipigon, sister of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Smith will reside in Detroit.
The Recorder, January 10, 1924
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Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Freeman Comfort have announced the marriage of their daughter Alice Calhoun to Mr. George William Warner, of New York City and Constantinople, Turkey, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. Frank Warner of Kingsport, Tennessee, on November twenty-ninth. Mr. and Mrs. Warner will sail from New York the latter part of February and after a tour of England and the Continent will return to Constantinople, from which place Mr. Warner will resume his position with the Standard Oil Company of New York, probably as manager of their offices in the Turkish capitol of Anfora, where he was stationed for several months prior to his return to this country. They will be in the Near East for three years.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, February 14, 1924
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Mr. and Mrs. George Burns announced the marriage of their daughter Margaret Eva Jane to Mr. Francis Elsworth Oakley on Tuesday evening, February 12th, 1924, at their residence 212 Vicoria St. Port Arthur, Ontario.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, February 21, 1924
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A number of the friends of Mrs. Ivan Purvis (nee Irene Porter) assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Purvis on Monday evening and bestowed a shower in her honor. Several useful gifts made up the collection and an enjoyable evening�s dancing was indulged in. The gathering were unanimous in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Purvis a long life of happiness and prosperity.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, March 6, 1924 Transcribed by Marilyn Irish

A very quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized at the manse, Gore bay, on Wednesday, February 27th, at two o�clock, when Miss Florence Blanche Gibson eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gibson of Evansville, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with Ernest Joseph Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Brown of Ice Lake. Rev. A.R. Gibson performed the ceremony.
The bride was most attractive in a gown of navy taffeta with silk stockings, and shoes to match. She also wore a wreath of orange blossoms and carried a bouquet of lily of the valley.
The groom�s gift to the bride was a beautiful gold brooch set with ruby�s (sic). After the signing of the register the wedding party drove to the home of the bride�s parents where they will visit for a short time before going to their residence in Ice Lake.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, March 6, 1924
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A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the Anglican Parsonage, Gore Bay, when Robert George Middleton and Mary Evelyn Stone were united in Holy Matrimony. The bride wore a beautiful dress of pale blue silk with sash, and was accompanied by her sister Elva and Jessie Middleton. Mr. Thomas Middleton performed the duties of best man.
Both bride and bridegroom are well known in the vicinity and carry with them heartiest wishes for a long and happy life.
The Rev. W.T. Swainson officiated.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, March 20, 1924
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At the Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., Episcopal Church, Feb. 25th, at 10 o�clock a.m. occurred the ceremony which united in marriage Miss Edith Elizabeth Gordon, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gordon, of Thessalon, to Mr. Charles c. Brown, a well-known grocer of this city. The Rev. R.F. McDowell officiated. The only wedding attended, present were Miss Isabell M. Holmes and Mr. Elliott, E. Gordon, both of the Sault, the latter a cousin of the bride. Immediately after the ceremony the bridal couple left for a wedding trip to Thessalon, Ont., the bride�s former home and on their return will reside at 714 E. Spruce St. Mr. Brown is a member of the firm of Brown & Baldwin, who operated three grocery stores in this city.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, March 20, 1924
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A very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Brockelbank of Gordon Township on Thursday afternoon, April 3rd, when their eldest daughter Myrtle Mildred was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. Clifford Langman of Gore Bay.
The bride who was given away by her father was attired in a beautiful gown of sand satin striped georgette and carried a bouqet of ferns and carnations. The groom�s gift to the bride was a gold brooch.
Miss Ardath Best Favored them with the wedding march.
After the ceremony a few of the bride and bridegroom�s immediate friends and relatives sat down to a dainty supper.
The bride and groom received many beautiful and useful gifts.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.P. Falconer.
They will reside in the future at Providence Bay. We wish them a long and prosperous life.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, April 10, 1924
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A quiet and pretty wedding took place at the Rectory, Gore Bay, in which Emma Kathleen Panton, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Panton and Gordon T. More, only son of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. More, Glen Huron, were united in marriage. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. W. T. Swainson on Tuesday, April 22, 1924.
The bride was attired in suit of navy blue tricotine with hat and shoes to match. She was the recipient of a beautiful wrist watch as a gift of the groom. The happy couple purpose making their temporary residence at the home of the bride at Evansville, ending the duration of the groom�s present position.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, May 1, 1924
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The marriage of F. J. Maxwell, of Fort William and Nellie B. Sparrow, 65 Peter St., Port Arthur, was quietly solemnized by Rev. J. A. Tuer of St. Paul�s Presbyterian Church, at the manse, Wednesday evening, June 4th, at 7:30 o�clock. Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell will reside at 631 Southern Ave., Fort William. Mrs. Maxwell was formerly a resident of Manitowaning.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, June 19th, 1924
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A quiet and pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mrs. Arthur Williams, Elizabeth Bay, on Wednesday afternoon, June 4th at three o�clock, when her second daughter, Lauretta, was united in the Holy Bonds of Matrimony to Hubert William Cook, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Cook, of Silver Water. The Rev. W.H. Bradford officiated.
The bride who was given away by her brother was charmingly gowned in a simple dress of white satin and georgette, with wedding veil and carried a bouquet of white geraniums and entered the room to the strains of the wedding march played by Mrs. W. H. Bradford. A reception was held in the evening in the Forrester�s Hall. Over 200 people were received by Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Cook who came to bestow these good wishes on the bride and groom.
Mr. and Mrs. Cook will make their home on the Valley Farm, Silver Water.
The groom�s gift to the bride was a gold cameo brooch set with pearls.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, June 26, 1924
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Surrounded by friends who had been their neighbors for half a century, Mr. and Mrs. Myles Tyson celebrated their golden wedding on Sunday last. They were married at Killarney on June 15th, 1874. The rambling log cabin, deep in the hills, two miles up the Big fence River, and about eight miles from Killarney, where the old couple have made their home for over 80 years made a pretty setting. The well-laden tables at the dinner were decorated with apple blossoms and lilacs.
Myles Tyson was born in Westmoreland, England, 84 years ago, and came to Paisley, Ont., in 1860, moving to Killarney seven years later. He married Katherine Solomon, a Killarney girl, in 1874. They had eight children, William, Tom, John, Edward and Katherine now living at Killarney, Mrs. Hannah Payment, of the Soo and two who are dead, Margaret (Mrs. Greneaugh), and Hattie.
The grandchildren at the golden wedding were Loretta, Ella, Myles, Eddie, Adolph, Agatha, Leona, Margaret, Freddie, Percy, Andrew, Hattie, Elsie, Clare, Pearl and Alice Tyson: Adelaide, Irene and Tyson Greneaugh. There was one great grandchild, Ronald Beaucage.
Among the guests were Alfred Lamorandiere, Joseph Larmorandiere and John Proulx, who have been neighbors since the Tysons settled in the Killarney district; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Low, Mrs. Albert Low, Helen Oakes, Charles Ross and John Racicot, all of Killarney, and Joseph Shedy, of North Bay.
Mr. Tyson told the guests some of his early experiences in the district. When he first settled there no caribou or moose were to be seen and beaver was the cheaf (sic) meat supply of the settlers.
-Sudbury Star
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, July 3, 1924
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A quiet wedding took place on the 2nd line of Plympton at high noon on Wednesday, April 23, when Grace Darling, youngest daughter of Mrs. Mary L. Luckins, and the late Chas. Luckins, became the bride of Clarence Vinton, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. George Beck of Plympton and Enniskillen townline. The Rev. L.J. Stones, pastor of Wyoming Baptist church performed the ceremony, in the presence of the immediate relatives. The bride, who was given in marriage by her mother, looked charming in a gown of Copenhagen taffeta with pleated panels and slippers to match. She carried a boquet of pink and white carnations. The young couple were unattended. They took their places beneath an evergreen arch beautifully banked with roses, and white wedding bells held by white streamers. During the signing of the register Mrs. Stones sang very sweetly �O Promise Me.� After the ceremony a dainty wedding dinner was served. Mrs. Luckins, mother of the bride, wore a gown of black silk tricolet. Mrs. Beck mother of the groom, was very becomingly attired in black and grey silk. Mr. and Mrs. Beck, left by motor for a short honeymoon to western points and showers of confetti, the bride traveling in a tan coat with hat and gloves to match. On their return they will reside on the groom�s farm P. & E. townline.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, July 3, 1924
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Dreany-Boyd-On Thursday July 3rd, at St. John�s Anglican Church, Toronto, by the Rev. M. Swan, Mary Elizabeth (Mae) daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Boyd, Kagawong, to H. Gordon Dreany, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Dreany of Toronto.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, July 10, 1924
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A very pretty wedding took place Wednesday afternoon, jun 25th, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F.A. Thomas, 155 Fifth St., New Toronto when their fourth daughter, Hazel Vilda, became the bride of John William McTaggart, son of Mr. and Mrs. William McTaggart of Gore Bay, Ontario. The bride looked very pretty in white satin with radium lace and tulle veil caught with orange blossoms and carried Ophelia roses and lily of the valley. She was attended by the groom�s sister, Miss Annie May McTaggart of Toronto, who wore mauve voile dress and hat to match and carried Columbia roses. Mr. Robert Thomas acted as best man. Rev. G. W. Robinson performed the ceremony. A dinner followed at which thirty-four friends and relatives were present. The happy couple left for points east and will later make their home in Long Branch.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, July 10, 1924
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The First Baptist Church was the scene at 8 o�clock on Wednesday, June 4th of a charming matrimonial event when Ethel Mary Leona, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Burns, 212 Victoria street, and Ernest William Stewardson of Fort William were married. Rev. P.C. Reed officiated at the ceremony for which the church was thronged. A beautiful flora and fern arrangement made lovely the choir loft of the church, and pews for about seventy-five invited guests were tied with lovers� knots of white tulle. As they gathered B. Gunton Smalley, officiated at the organ, rendered �La Cuiquantine� Elgar�s �Salut d�Amvour,� and Masagni�s �Ave Maria.� As the bridal party entered the church the organist played the Bridal March from Lohengrin. In the absence of the bride�s father, T. Falls, an uncle gave her away. Little Miss Frances McCartney, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. G.E. McCartney, Fort William in a shell pink, taffeta frock, poque bonnet of the same soft shade with streamers, and carrying a basket of sweet peas, was the demure and dainty flower girl, who led the bridal process. Miss Mary Marcellus, cousin of the bride, was bridesmaid and Clifford burns, a brother, supported the groom. The bride wore a graceful gown of white georgette, with side panniers of frills, and French bodice with trimming of bugle beads. Her picture hat of white had the fashionable drooping brim from which fell folds of lace, and she carried a beautiful shower of Columbia roses and lily of the valley tied with tulle. The bridesmaid was beautifully gowned in Empire blue, elaborately beaded in cut steel, with picture hat of grey georgette and French foliage trimming. She carried a bouqet of sweet peas and snap dragon in rose and mauve shade, also her gift from the groom, a silver mesh vanity bag. During the signing of the register Howit Chase, sang, �Until,� and as the bridal party left the church Mendolssohn�s Wedding March was rendered. Ushers were Gerald Stewardson, cousin of the groom, and Walter Perry, who received as gifts from the groom, signet rings. The flower girl received a string of pearls. To the soloist was given a gold key case and to the best man a gold watch. The bride�s mother wore a charming gown of cocoa brown georgette, elaborately beaded in amber shade, with smart black hat. Mrs. Frank Oakley, of St. Paul, a sister was gowned in white satin. Mrs. Stewardson, mother of the groom, wore black satin beaded in jet with hat to match. A reception at the home of the bride�s parents followed the ceremony. The Bridal table was artistically decorated with streamers of white satin caught with tulle and lily of the valley. The bride�s cake which formed the centerpiece, rested in the midst off smilax and the pretty bell shaped flowers. In the reception rooms of the home American Beauty roses were used. The assistants were Mrs. Dryman, Mrs. Loney, Mrs. Sellick, Mrs. F. Oakley, Mrs. Marcellus, the Misses E. and I. Stewardson, K. Davidson, B. Van Every, I. Falls, W. Andrews, M. McArthur, E. Hodgkinson and E. McKee, Mr. and Mrs. Stewardson motored to Pigeon River Bridge to make their home for the summer where Mr. Stewardson is custom�s officer.
-Port Arthur Daily News Chronicle
The Recorder, Gore Bay, July 10, 1924
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Clifford Bradley and Wilhelmine Smith were united in the holy bonds of matrimony on Monday, July 14th. Rev. R.C. Dunn performed the ceremony after which the happy couple left on the tug �Lockport� of which the groom is master.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, July 24, 1924
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Wright-Agg-At Whitby, Ont., on August 6th, Gwendolyn Agg to Herbert W. Wright of Gore Bay.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, August 7, 1924
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On Wednesday, August 6th, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Angus Bell of Burpee was the scene of a pretty wedding when their daughter, Dora Pearl became the bride of Joseph Earl Nelson of Ice Lake.
The bridal party entered the room and took their places under the tastefully decorated arch to the strains of the wedding march.
The bride gowned in white crepe-de-chine and satin with veil, carrying a pretty bouquet of roses looked very beautiful. She was given away by her brother, James. She was assisted by her sister Miss Hilda and the groom by Mr. Tom Harper. Rev. W. Cannon tied the knot. The groom�s gift to the bride was a handsome silver fruit basket, to the bridesmaid a string of pearls and to the groomsman a pair of white gold cuff links.
After the ceremony the large circle of guests sat down to a sumptuous dinner at which suitable toasts were proposed by Rev. W. Cannon, responded to by the groom and the bride�s health drank to.
The bride was the recipient of many beautiful gifts which testified to the esteem in which she is held.
On Sunday the happy couple left by boat for Detroit where they will make their home. Their many friends join in wishing them a long and happy wedded life.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, August 14th, 1924
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The friends of Mrs. Herb Wright (nee Miss Agg) and Miss Vera Casson met at the home of Mrs. Chas. Wright on Thursday evening and Mr. and Mrs. Casson on Friday evening and bestowed a shower on each of these popular young ladies. The occasion in which Mrs. Wright was honored was held following her wedding to Mr. Wright recently which occurred in Whitby, Ontario, and this apparently was the first opportunity her friends had of showing their esteem. Miss Casson's friends gathered at her home on Friday and presented her with many useful gifts. Miss Casson's marriage to Mr. Harker Coutts takes place in Gore Bay on October 1st.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, September 18th, 1924
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A charming wedding took place on September 25th, when Marguerite Agnes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Dinsmore, of Gore Bay, and William J. Linley of Gordon Township, were united in Holy Matrimony. The ceremony was performed at the home of Mr. Dinsmore, which had been prettily decorated for the occasion. The bride who was given away by her father, looked very charming in a wedding dress of navy blue silk, trimmed with brown fur, and with a big bouquet of everlasting flowers.
After the wedding, the party sat down to a splendid lunch, at the close of which the toast of "the health of the bride "was proposed and duly honoured.
On Friday evening the 26th, a reception was given to Mr. and Mrs. Linley at the Orange Hall , Gordon. Both bride and groom being very popular, a crowd of friends assembled in their honour and gave evidence of their good wishes by the presenting of a large number of wedding gifts. The reception was brought to a close by all sitting down to a good supper. Mr. and Mrs. Linley bear with them the heartiest wishes of their friends for their future happiness and prosperity.
The Rev. W.T. Swainson performed the ceremony.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, October 16th, 1924
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Wednesday, October the fifteenth, was the occasion of a very happy event, when Ellen Elizabeth, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Long of Barrie Island, Ontario, became bride of Mr. Herbert Mervyn, also of Barrie Island.
The ceremony which was witnessed by Miss Evelyn Woods and Mr. John Long, was conducted by Rev. W. Cannon, at the Manse, Gore Bay. The bride wore her travelling suit of navy tricotine , with small hat to match, and brown fox fur, the latter the gift of the groom.
In the evening a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, Barrie Island, where a large number of relatives and friends gathered to extend their best wishes to the happy couple.
A large assortment of useful and beautiful gifts testified to the popularity of the bride and groom.
On Thursday morning Mr. and Mrs. Mervyn left for Sault Ste. Marie and other points. The best wishes of their many friends go with them for along and happy life.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, October 30th, 1924
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Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Noble celebrated their tin wedding on Tuesday, October 28th. They gave a reception in the evening and a large crowd attended. All had a very pleasant time. Mr. and Mrs. Noble received many lovely and useful gifts.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, November 13, 1924
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A very quiet wedding was solemnized at the Manse, Gore Bay, when Lillian, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Hammond of Kagawong, became the bride of Mr. Joseph Newburn, son of Mrs. W.A. Buck also of Kagawong. The Rev. Walter Cannon performed the ceremony. The bride was tastefully gowned in navy blue satin with crystal trimmings. After the ceremony the young couple left for Kagawong where a dainty supper was served at the home of the bride, with only immediate friends and relatives present.
Their many friends join in wishing them a happy and prosperous married life. The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, November 20, 1924
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The marriage of Miss Lillian Ainslie of Elizabeth Bay to Mr. Geo Brydges of Gore Bay took place in the Union Church, Cobalt, Ontario, on Saturday evening, November the 20th.
The bride was beautifully gowned in a French dress of white georgette shoes and stockings to match. A silk net veil wreathed with orange blossoms completed the wedding attire while white chrysanthemums and bridal roses formed a beautiful bouquet carried by the bride.
Miss Elizabeth McKay was bridesmaid and was becomingly attired in a gown of tomato canton crepe.
The young couple visited in North Bay for a time and on their return they will reside in Gore Bay.
That they both man (sic) enjoy a long and happy life is the sincere wish of their many friends on Manitoulin Island.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, December 18, 1924
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On December 10th, at the manse, Gore Bay, by the Rev. W. Cannon, Miss Lillian May Marshall, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall, Britainville was united in marriage to Mr. Franklin S. Paisley. The bride was attired in sandal wood crepe-de-chene with stockings and shoes to match and wore a wreath of orange blossoms and gold wrist watch the gift of the bridegroom. She was attended by her sister, Miss Clara Marshall, wearing brown canton crepe and also a gold brooch, the gift of the groom who was supported by Mr. James Anderson, Spring Bay, to whom he gave a gold tie pin.
After the ceremony luncheon was served at the bride�s home, where immediate relatives had gathered to send the best of good wishes to the happy couple.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, December 18, 1924
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A quiet wedding took place at the manse, Gore Bay, on April 22nd, when Miss Clara J. Marshall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall of Campbell Township, was united in matrimony to Mr. James B. Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anderson of the same township. The bride wore a pretty dress of pale grey crepe-de-chine trimmed with Copenhagen blue of the same material and grey shoes and stockings, and also a string of pearls the gift for the bridegroom. After the ceremony the happy couple left for the bride�s home where a number of relatives and friends had assembled to extend their hearty congratulations and best wishes to the newly wedded pair.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, April 30, 1925
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Saturday afternoon, April 25th, was the scene of a quiet wedding when Mr. George O. Reesor of Toronto and Miss Nora Josephine, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac J. Bailey, 208 Albert St. East, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, were united in marriage by the Rev. Fred Smith of All People�s Mission. The bride was becomingly gowned in a navy and grapefruit shade ensemble suit with hat to match and wore a corsage bouquet of daffodils. Mr. and Mrs. Reesor will spend the summer in Longue Lac returning to Toronto early in the fall.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, May 7, 1925
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Rev. W.H. Bradford was the officiating minister at three weddings last week. John Smith and Beatrice Eade, both of Little Current, were married at the parsonage on Monday. Lloyd Buie and Bessie Alexander had a quiet ceremony at the bride�s home on Wednesday and Fred Graham and Ellen Bowser were united in matrimony also on Wednesday at the parsonage.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, May 7, 1925
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Wiarton, May 14-A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bain, Claude Street, Wiarton, on Monday, May 11th, at 12:30 o�clock. Rev. W J. Scott, M.A. Officiating, when Dione Kristine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Bain, was united in marriage to Mr. Douglass Clyde Sharman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dean Sharman of London Ontario.
The bride wore a pretty frock of sandalwood crepe with Indian tan shoes and stockings, and carried a beautiful bouquet of Ophelia roses.
In the absence of her father, the bride was given away by her uncle Mr. W.L. Richman of Lindsay, Ont.
After the wedding ceremony the party sat down to a very dainty dinner, following which the happy young couple left by motor for points east. Mrs. and Mrs. Sharman were the recipients.
(Rest is missing)
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, May 21, 1925
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On Wednesday, May 27th, an impressive marriage ceremony was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Brett, Gore Bay, Ont., when their eldest daughter Jennie and Mr. Herbert Long of Barrie Island were united in the bonds of Holy matrimony. Rev. Cannon officiated and about fifty relatives and friends of the contracting parties witness the service.
Miss Mamie Brett played the wedding march and the bride looked charming as she entered the drawing room on the arm of her father who gave her away. A beautiful bank of flowers formed an appropriate background for the happy bridal party which was attended by the groom�s neice (sic)who acted as ring bearer. The bride�s gown was of white georgette, and she wore a veil of tulle and silver lace, caught up with orange blossoms. She carried a beautiful bouquet of Ophelia roses, and dainty pink rosebuds adorned the narrow satin streamers of her dress. Wile the register was being signed the bride�s youngest sister, Margaret, sang, �O Promise Me.�
A dainty wedding breakfast was served and the usual toasts followed. Mr. Cannon proposed the bride�s health and happiness, to which the groom responded.
Among the numerous gifts received special reference might be made to a handsome silver pyrex-lined pie plate, presented by the choir of the United Church of which Jennie was a member. Also, a casserole, a token of regard from the pupils of Barrie Island School here she had taught two years previously.
Mr. and Mrs. Long will reside on their farm at Britainville and a wide circle of friends wish them every success and happiness.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, June 18, 1925
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The marriage was solemnized quietly at St. Mathews Episcopal Church in Indianapolis on Saturday, July 11, of Miss Thelma Stultz of Denver, Colorado and Donald Carter of Kagawong, Ont., Rev. C.E. Bishop officiating.
After the ceremony a wedding luncheon was served at the home of the groom�s sister, Mrs. W.L. Stace. The young couple left on the evening train for Denver, Colorado, to visit with the bride�s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Omar Stultz.
On their return they will reside at 615 Bancroft St., Indiannapolis, Indianna The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, July 23, 1925
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Fourth Avenue United Church, Kamploops, was the scene of a very quiet wedding on December 2nd, when Georgina Eveline McGibbon eldest daughter of Mrs. Thomas Robertson, Armstrong, and the late Neil McGibbon, Poplar, Ontario, became the wife of L. Walter Patten, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Patten, Armstrong. The Rev. W. Vance officiated. The bride was unattended and wore a very becoming g dress of brown charmeuse(sic) with touches of orange and hat to match. Her bridal bouquet was chrysanthemums and carnations. After a short honeymoon Mr. and Mrs. Patten will reside in Camrose, Alta.
On November 14th, 1925, quite a number of friends of Miss G. McGibbon assembled a the home of Mrs. Fred Murray and gave a shower in honor of her approaching marriage to Mr. Walter Patten.
Miss McGibbon was the recipient of a second shower on November 26th, at the home of Mrs. Harrys, when a large number of residents on Pleasant Valley road and elsewhere were present. Miss McGibbon received many charming gifts. A musical programme was given to which Mrs. Arnott, Mrs. Sugden, Mrs. Harry and Mrs, Knight Harris contributed.
The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, December 24, 1925
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Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Vincer, two of Mindemoya�s most highly esteemed citizens, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Monday, February 6th, 1933, at their home in Mindemoya with their family and a few guests who attended their wedding fifty years ago.
The home and tables were beautifully decorated with golden colored streamers. A turkey dinner was served at 5 p.m. similar to their wedding breakfast and a three-story cage much the same and made by the same person, Mrs. Frank Wagg, the bridesmaid.
Mr. and Mrs. Vincer were married at Mindemoya by Rev. Fr. Sontare, S.J., at the bride�s home.
Mrs. Vincer�s maiden name was Mary Cussen, who came with her family from Caledonia, Ont., in 1875, at the age of 21 years. They made the trip by the S.S. Seymore and landed at Kagawong, the next day they came to West Bay by sail boat then overland toMindemoya.
Mr. Vincer came to the Manitoulin from Dundas, Ont., as a young man of 15 years of age, by the S.S. Algoma and landed at Little Current on May 10th, 1871. From there he walked to Manitowaning and the next day on to Michael�s Bay. There were no roads in Carnarvon at that time the way to the farm was found by the surveyor�s signs.
They settled on the Vincer Homestead, as it is now known, one of the first farms to be taken up in Carnarvon Township. They lived there until 1914, when they retired and moved to Mindemoya, where they have since resided.
The bride and groom were the recipients of man (sic) useful presents, letters and telegrams. Both Mr. and Mrs. Vincer looked charming, hale and hearty and ready for more years on Manitoulin.
The Recorder joins with their many friends in extending congratulations. The Recorder, Gore Bay, Thursday, February 16, 1933
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