Wedding Bells
Mr. Alex Gould, one of our most popular railway men, was united in marriage to Miss Norah Ryan on Monday evening last, at the residence of D. L. McKinnon, Esq. of Copper Cliff, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Father Cote. A large number of invited guests were present, and a most enjoyable time passed by those present, all being loud in their praise of the hospitable reception given by the host and hostess. The popularity of the bride and groom was evinced by the splendid lot of presents displayed, a partial list only of which we are able to give:
Andrew Allisson 'Alex' Gould was the son of William Gould and Ann Sibiley. Norah Ryan was the daughter of Michael Ryan and Catharine Vaughan.
- Phil Varette, gold watch and chain;
- Mr. and Mrs. G. Harwood, silver oyster bowl and spoon;
- C.P.R. employees, complete bedroom set;
- John Walter, silver butter dish;
- Mr. and Mrs. Smiles, parlor lamp;
- John Frawley, silver butter dish;
- Mrs. T. M. Kirkwood, case of silver knives and forks;
- Mr. Kirkwood, silver sugar bowl;
- J. W. Hardy, case silver spoons;
- Mr. and Mrs. Beath, gold pin and silver salt;
- J. H. Johnston, silver pickle cruet;
- Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Thompson, silver cruet;
- R. J. McKinnon, case carving knife, fork and steel rod;
- J. C. Rowland, silver breakfast cruet;
- Miss S. O'Connor, china breakfast set;
- Miss Horne, set glass dishes.
Andrew Allisson 'Alex' Gould was the son of William Gould and Ann Sibiley. Norah Ryan was the daughter of Michael Ryan and Catharine Vaughan.
As was anticipated in last week's issue [The Sudbury Journal], the wedding of Mr. John Gribble and Miss Sara McGee was attended by a very large audience. The Methodist Church was very prettily decorated with evergreens, ribbons and flowers. Promptly at eight o'clock the bridegroom, attended Mr. Thomas McGee, took his place before the altar and very shortly after the bride, leaning upon her father's arm, appeared and walked up the aisle to the strains of the Bridal March, played by Miss Martha Bushman. The bride was very prettily dressed in a gown of silk crepe de chene, trimmed with white satin, silver sequin and touches of chiffon, with hat to match. She wore a diamond brooch, the gift of the groom, and carried a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Miss Edna Harris acted as bridesmaid and looked very handsome in her gown of cream cashmere, trimmed with black bebe ribbon. The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. E. Ryerson Young, Jr.
When the short but impressive ceremony was over and the newly married couple were about to move away, two ladies of the church, Mrs. John Symons and Miss Best, approached the altar, and in the name of the congregation presented them with a beautiful purse, filled with gold and bills. Since its erection Mr. Gribble has been the organist and choir leader of the church and Miss McGee has been one of the most faithful soloists.
The following is a copy of the address which was read to Mr. and Mrs. Gribble:
When the short but impressive ceremony was over and the newly married couple were about to move away, two ladies of the church, Mrs. John Symons and Miss Best, approached the altar, and in the name of the congregation presented them with a beautiful purse, filled with gold and bills. Since its erection Mr. Gribble has been the organist and choir leader of the church and Miss McGee has been one of the most faithful soloists.
The following is a copy of the address which was read to Mr. and Mrs. Gribble:
To Mr. and Mrs. John Gribble from their friends in the Copper Cliff Methodist Church
Dear Friends: We the members and adherents of the Copper Cliff Methodist Church, cannot allow this happy occasion of your marriage to pass without some expression of our appreciation of your valuable, faithful and efficient services in the musical department of our public worship. Such faithful services we know, have been freely given and have been prompted by a high sense of duty.
While the possession of talents lays the possessor under the obligation to use the same for the blessing of his or her fellows and for the glory of God, still it is a pleasure for us to see such willing, cheerful and faithful service as you have both rendered.
We wish you with all our hearts, a long and happy life together. May your life be full of joy, appreciating in the fullest measure what the Saviour promised when he said: "These things have I spoken unto you that My joy might remain in you and that your joy might be full."
In anticipating the pleasures of married life, forget not the words of him who spoke truly "I slept and dreamt that life was beauty. I woke and found that life was duty."
May your services for good in the future be increased by this happy event, and while we shall pray that all that is beautiful in this life may adorn each of your lives and the home which you will build, may we also pray that duty will never find you wanting and that when He, who gives men their place in life, will find you at your post when he comes to call you from earth to heaven.
While we do not think ourselves able to reward you for your work, we would emphasise our appreciation of your united services by a little token of our love and regard. Kindly accept the accompanying purse and its contents with our warmest respect and love.
Again thanking you for your past services and wishing you much joy and greater usefulness in the cause of righteousness, we are, on behalf of the congregation of the Copper Cliff Methodist Church, (Signed) E. Ryerson Young, Jr. Mary E. Symons, Maggie Harris, Copper Cliff, Ontario August 16th, 1901.
After this extra and happy event was over the guests retired to the home of Mr. McGee and enjoyed a sumptuous supper and a pleasant social evening. An original song was sung during the evening in which the disappointed suitors were encouraged to believe that "There are other cedars in the bush, As graceful and as tall"
Among the many guests we noted Mr. and Mrs. John Harris; Mr. and Mrs. Symons; Mr. and Mrs. Griffin; Mr. and Mrs. Hambly; Mr. and Mrs. Bedington; Mr. and Mrs. White of Stobie; Mr. and Mrs. Bernard; Mrs. Crips; Mrs. Martin; Mrs. Burton; Mrs. Webster; Miss Crisp of Stobie; Miss Harris; Miss Best; Mr. Turner; Mr. Purdy and others.
After receiving congratulations of their friends the happy couple left on Saturday morning for a holiday, intending to visit Toronto, Buffalo and other points.
"Right and Wrong Stewardship of Wealth" will be the subject of Mr. Yong's sermon next Sunday night. In the morning he will speak on "The Singlemindedness of Faith."
The Sudbury Journal August 22, 1901
Among the many guests we noted Mr. and Mrs. John Harris; Mr. and Mrs. Symons; Mr. and Mrs. Griffin; Mr. and Mrs. Hambly; Mr. and Mrs. Bedington; Mr. and Mrs. White of Stobie; Mr. and Mrs. Bernard; Mrs. Crips; Mrs. Martin; Mrs. Burton; Mrs. Webster; Miss Crisp of Stobie; Miss Harris; Miss Best; Mr. Turner; Mr. Purdy and others.
After receiving congratulations of their friends the happy couple left on Saturday morning for a holiday, intending to visit Toronto, Buffalo and other points.
"Right and Wrong Stewardship of Wealth" will be the subject of Mr. Yong's sermon next Sunday night. In the morning he will speak on "The Singlemindedness of Faith."
The Sudbury Journal August 22, 1901
