Eastern Chronicle, New Glasgow, NS, Tuesday, 20 Oct 1942: CELEBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING Mr. and Mrs. William Fraser, life long residents of this town, celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary Thursday. They were married Oct.15, 1892, by Rev. Andrew Robertson, of New Glasgow, and have lived in this community respected and held in the highest regard by all. A reception was held in the afternoon and evening when their many friends called to pay their respects. They were the recipients of many telegrams, cards and individual gifts. In the afternoon, Mrs. J.D. Church presided at the tea table and those who assisted in serving were: Mrs. Howard Ross, Mrs. A.F. MacGregor, Mrs. J.A. Milne, Mrs.D.MacCormick, Mrs. Nellie Logan and Mrs. J.A. Ross, and their daughter, Miss Betty Fraser. In the evening Mrs. R.G. McG. Murray presided at the table, serving were Mrs. William Murray, Mrs. J.F. McIntyre, Mrs. R.R. Murray and Miss Martha Fraser. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx MacDONALD- ARCHIBALD The marriage took place on Wednesday evening, Oct.14th, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Archibald, Alma, of Margaret Carolyn Archibald and Henry Burns MacDonald, son of Mrs. MacDonald and the late Daniel MacDonald of Sylvester. Promptly at 8 0'clock to the strains of Lohengrin's Wedding March, played by Rev.H.M. Creaser, of Tyne Valley, P.E.I., the bride entered the living room on the arm of her father, who gave her in marriage. She was attended by her sister, Roberta, and the groomsman was James MacDonald, brother of the groom. The ceremony , which took place beneath an arch of evergreen and colored maple leafs, was performed by Rev.D.G. Archibald, brother of the bride, and he was assisted by Rev.D.C. MacDonald, brother of the groom, in the presence of some forty invited guests. The bride was dressed in pale blue sheer, with white accessories, and a small hat of pale blue flowers and ribbon. Her corsage was of American Beauty roses. Her bridesmaid wore a becoming dress of wine sheer with wine accessories, and a corsage of pink roses. Following the ceremony a reception was held and the happy couple received the good wishes of their friends. In the dining room, gay with fall flowers and colored maple leafs, Mrs. J.J. MacDonald, of Pictou, aunt of the groom, and Mrs.D.A. MacMillan of New Glasgow, aunt of the bride, presided at the beautifully laid table, and were assisted by the Misses Margaret Wallace, Lila Connors, Priscilla Archibald, Catherine Cameron and Mrs. Don MacLean. The bride's table was covered with a beautiful lace cloth and centered with a three-tiered wedding cake. Tall pink candles in low silver holders were used, with vases of carnations and fern. After the reception Mr. and Mrs. MacDonald left on a motor trip, going to P.E.I. before they return to Alma for a few days. They will reside in Bathurst, N.B., where the groom has a fine position with the Gloucester Milk Products Ltd. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Carolyn Wallace