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    1. [MEWASHIN-L] Thistle Mission Band Newspaper Clippings-74
    2. Alta Flynt
    3. (There is no date on this clipping.) ST. PAUL'S CHURCH SCENE OF WEDDING. Miss A. E. Brewer and Howard T. Tims Married Yesterday Afternoon. In St. Paul's United Church, Fredericton at 4.30 o'clock on Monday, June 15th, a pretty wedding took place when Rev. A. F. McLean united in marriage Miss Alice Eileen Brewer, daughter of Mrs. Chester Brewer and the late Mr. Brewer, North Devon, and Howard Theodore Tims, son of William Tims, Forest Hill Fredericton. The flowers in the church were pink and white peonies, palms and mixed flowers in pastel shades, the guest pews were marked with white satin bows and silver bells. Music was under the direction of Prof. J. Harrison Wade, organist. During the signing of the register Ronald Lawrence sang "Because." The bride's attendant was Mrs. Elizabeth Higgins of Rusagonis and John Tims, brother of the groom was groomsman. George Allen and David Boone ushered. The bride given in marriage by Harold Long, was attired in a redingote suit of old gold English feather crepe trimmed with turquoise, hat and accessories to match. She carried a bouquet of talisman roses. Mrs. Higgins' gown was of turquoise crepe with flower hat and accessories to match, she carried an old fashioned nosegay in pastel shades. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the bride's home, 92 Smith street, North Devon, where flowers were tastefully arranged about the rooms. The table had a cloth of lace and its centre ornament was three-tiered wedding cake given by Mrs. Douglas Tims, Fredericton, which was placed between silver candle sticks and tall ivory tapers. Mrs. Douglas Tims and Mrs. Andrew Stickles poured while the serving was done by Mrs. Raymond Perley, Mrs. John LaPointe, Miss Mary McManus, Miss Patsy Tims, Miss Vivian Welton, Miss Nan Tims and Mrs. George Allen. Mrs. Avondale Boone and Mrs. John Burrow replenished. Mrs. Harold Long, Mrs. Fred Ferris, Mrs. Allison Fraser and Mrs. P. L. Morgan assisted in many ways. The bride's mother was wearing a black and white sheer dress with silver fox fur and corsage of American beauty roses. The groom's mother was dressed in navy sheer with white accessories and a corsage of flowers. After the reception the bride and groom left for a short wedding trip through New Brunswick, the bride travelling in a navy ensemble with red accessories and silver fox fur. On their return they will take up residence in their new home in Waterloo Row, Fredericton. The bride is a graduate of Fredericton Business College and has been employed for the past seven years at the McMurray Book and Stationery Co., Ltd. The groom is a contractor. The bride and groom received many useful and pretty gifts including linen, china, silver, furniture, cheques, etc. Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. James Foley, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Sutherland, Saint John, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Dennison, Halifax, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blake, Keswick, N. B., Miss Katharine McLaggan, Montreal. (There is no date on this clipping, but the article on the other side mentions that there was a surplus in the wheat crop of 1915 and that this year's crop "may not give more than 150,000,000 bushels for shipment to Great Britain and her Allies." Also on the other side of the clipping: "Sir Allen Aylesworth, former Minister of Justice, has pronounced himself as being opposed to conscription.") Married Today. The home of Mrs. John McLenahan was the scene of a pretty event this afternoon at 3.30, when her daughter, Luella Mina, became the bride of Mr. James Hilton Horncastle of New Maryland. Only the immediate relatives were present. The bride looked winsome in a gown of ivory duchess satin and, carrying a shower of bouquet roses and lilies of the valley, was given in marriage by her brother. Before the ceremony Mr. Harry McLenahan played Hark, Hark the Lord, Venice and Naples, and Liebestraum by Liszt and Mendelssohn's Wedding March. Little Miss Margaret Bishop acted as flower girl and looked very pretty dressed in white silk voile and carrying a basket of pink sweet peas. The bride is the recipient of many beautiful gifts besides a number of substantial checks. Mr. and Mrs. Horncastle are enjoying a trip through Maine and on their return will reside in New Maryland. HARRISON -- At Marysville, N. B., March 8, 1941. Percy D. (Bingo) Harrison, aged 47 years. Funeral from his late home tomorrow afternoon with service at two o'clock by Rev. A. G. Crowe and interment made in United Baptist Cemetery, Marysville. DIED. ANDREWS -- At Durham Bridge, N. B. May 14, 1941, Mrs. Minnie D. Andrews, aged 71 years. Funeral Friday afternoon with prayers at the late home followed by service at St. Peter's Church at 2.30 by Rev. H. E. Dysart and interment in Anglican cemetery, Marysville.

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