Anniversaries 1900/1920 - Perth Courier
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Perth
Courier, March 9, 1900
On the evening of 1st March, Mr.
and Mrs. John Cameron with a few of their friends, celebrated the fiftieth
anniversary of their wedding. Mr.
Cameron was born in Argyleshire on the Island of Tyree in 1818(?), came to
Canada with his widowed mother in the year 1820, spending their first ten years
of Canadian life in what is now the city of Kingston.
From there the family moved to the Township of Dalhousie, he going to
Perth where he worked as a wood worker for 14 years.
Three summers he spent as a tailor on Lake Ontario; was a volunteer at
the time of the rebellion but was never called up to active service.
He was married to Effie McInnes, daughter of Archie McInnes of Dalhousie
in 1850. After spending a short
time with his newly married wife, he went to the state of New York and worked on
a farm to earn more money to start on their new farm on the 11th
Concession of Osborne, Huron County, where his wife joined him the following
summer. Here they built their first
log cabin and lived there until 1876. Having
no family they sold their farm and retired to their nice little cottage on the 6th
(?) Concession of Osborne where they have lived comfortably ever since.
Having spent 80 years in Canada, Mr. Cameron is able to tell of many
hardships and also of the pleasures of the early settlers for the people lived
very happily in those days. Mr.
Cameron took an active part in everything that pertained to the interests of the
country. He has never been treated
by a doctor in his life, is a great reader.
In religion he is a Presbyterian and in politics a Liberal.
Perth
Courier, March 16, 1900
Mr. and Mrs. George Poole and the Misses
Bertha and Ethel Poole attended the Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson near Lanark on Thursday last.
Perth
Courier, July 6, 1900
On the occasion of the Golden Wedding of
Mr. and Mrs. Archibald McDougall of
Pilot Mound, Manitoba, mentioned in a late issue, the aged couple, among the
other congratulatory letters, received the following from an old friend, S. H.
McEathron, who was a resident of Perth fifty years ago: The
writer being unable to be present at the 50th anniversary of our host
and hostess has requested the privilege of contributing some lines which he
hopes will be acceptable to the company. The earliest
remembrance of our host is that of an honest country lad occasionally visiting
the town of Perth where his parents were well known as upright and respectable
citizens of North Sherbrooke. As
the children approached their majority it became necessary for some of them to
leave the farm and seek employment elsewhere.
A congenial situation was found by our host in the commercial
establishment of the Hon. William Morris of Perth where he remained six years.
Similar circumstances brought to the writer’s acquaintance our worthy hostess,
a modest and unassuming lass just blossoming into womanhood, visiting the store
where I was employed with her parents and purchasing dainty and inexpensive
articles. During temporary visits
to town we all became intimate and formed friendships the pleasing memories of
which have been the benediction of our life.
It is a pleasing reflection that we do not forget the weekly debating
club in Perth where our host was a “foeman worthy of his steel”. It was there amid such happy surroundings that our now aged
friends formed the attachment that resulted in their marriage on the 21st
June, 1850 at the home of the bride’s parents.
They lived in Smith’s Falls for 15 years. Here they met their first great sorrow in the death of their
first born—a lively daughter—and afterwards of a bright son.
Mr. McDougall took an active part in the municipal and educational
interests of the town and was held in such high esteem that on leaving, the
citizens assembled in a public meeting and presented him with a commendatory
address and other testimonials of respect, recognizing his valuable public
service. Mrs. McDougall filled her place with equal ability and she was equally
appreciated. In the fall of 18??,
our friends moved to Seaforth, Ontario where their flattering prospects were
terminated on December 18, 18?? By a disastrous fire which destroyed the
principal part of town. In this
misfortune they lost the accumulation of 15 years.
In October of 1869(?) they again changed their residence to Paisley,
County Bruce. In the latter place
they were as active in public matters as they had been in Smith’s Falls and
were equally esteemed. Uniting with the Baptist Church in Perth, he in 1845 and
she in 1848, they have always taken an active part in all church work in the
several communities where their lot has been cast.
Their home in Smith’s Falls has been termed the “Baptist Hotel”
where many a weary Baptist ministers and missionaries found a welcome resting
place. Three sons and two daughters were the fruit of their union one daughter
and one son are sleeping in the humble cemetery of Smith’s Falls.
One son is a jeweler in Winnipeg; the other son is a farmer near Pilot
Mound, Manitoba. The daughter is
with her parents, caring for them in their declining years. The McDougalls came
from Scotland. He is the son of
Duncan McDougall, who with a thousand fellow passengers embarked from Argylshire
in 1821 under the auspices of the British government and settled in North
Sherbrooke Township. The father of
our hostess was John A. Murdock a gentleman of learning and intelligence for
many years superintendent of schools in the county of Lanark. Although the
labors of a long and active life have bowed the frames of our aged friends, the
cares incident to humanity have ploughed furrows on their brows and time has
traced lines on their countenances, but these have not diminished their respect
and attachment for each other.
Perth
Courier, April 11, 1902
Harper:
Quite a number of guests assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Butler here on Wednesday evening to celebrate
their Golden Wedding. Mr. and Mrs.
Butler received many presents and an enjoyable time was spent by all.
Perth
Courier, November 29, 1901
Mr.
and Mrs. William Dowsley of Frankville were
married fifty years ago when she was a girl of 16 and he a sturdy young man of
20 years. Not a link is broken in
the family circle. They celebrated
their Golden Wedding last week. Gazette
Perth
Courier, December 6, 1901
Friday, Nov. 22nd, was the 25th
anniversary of the marriage of Mr. and
Mrs. P.N. Sinclair of this town and the event was fittingly celebrated in
the evening by the family and friends, about forty of whom gathered to extend
congratulations. The early part of
the evening in a thoroughly enjoyable game of crokinole after which the party
sat down to a sumptuous repast. When
the delicacies had been partaken of, brief but warm addresses were made by Rev.
D. Currie and others congratulating Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair on the completion of
25 years of married life and expressing the good wishes of all that they might
have many more years of happiness, health and prosperity together.
Mr. Sinclair briefly replied. The
remainder of the evening was spent in social intercourse and singing. The house
was beautifully decorated with natural flowers, roses, carnations, etc.
Mr. and Mrs. Sinclair were the recipients of many silver tokens of the
esteem in which they are held by their many friends.
Perth
Courier, December 20, 1901
On Wednesday of last week, a number of
friends and relatives from Perth and elsewhere met at the residence of Mr. John
McCallum, Smith’s Falls, to celebrate his Golden Wedding.
On December 11, 1851, 50 years ago, Mr. McCallum was united in wedlock
with Miss Grace McQueen in Kardiasa(?), Argyleshire, Scotland, where three of
their children, Neil McCallum, of this town, and two sisters were born.
In 1859 they came to Canada and settled in Perth, where he and his family
regularly attended Knox Church. From
Perth they moved to North Elmsley and in 1867(?) or 1887(?) they moved to
Smith’s Falls. Since coming to Canada, two sons were born and now their
descendants number twenty in all, many of whom rejoiced with the aged couple in
their jubilee. The celebration was
most hearty and enjoyable, a testimony to the enduring joy of a happy marriage
and the devotion of children and friends. Mr.
and Mrs. McCallum, although their locks are silvery, are still vigorous and Mr.
McCallum takes his place as a leading and one of the most citizens of Smith’s
Falls and regularly attends St. Paul’s Church.
Two of their sons, Neil and James, with their families, are respected
citizens of this town. The Courier wishes to join many in the congratulations to
this genial couple and trusts they will be spared to spend many more years
together.
Perth
Courier, April 11, 1902
On Wednesday of last week Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas Butler of Harper celebrated with their seven children,
fourteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren the 50th
anniversary of their wedding, which was performed in St. James Church, Perth on
the 2nd April, 1852, by the rector at that time Rev. James Harris.
The anniversary was held at the homestead where Mr. and Mrs. Butler have
spent so many happy days together. All
the living children were present. Of
these, William H. Butler lives on the homestead; John Butler is at Harper;
Thomas G. Butler is in Westport; Joseph H. Butler is at Ottawa; Alice (Mrs. John
Thornton) is on the 8th Line Bathurst; Florence (Mrs. W.E. Cameron)
is at Wemyss; Lily (Mrs. John J. Dier) is at Westport.
Three of the other children died in infancy.
Another, Jane (Mrs. James Chaplin) died several years ago but was
represented by her daughter Mrs. Joseph Warren whose two children, the
great-grandchildren, were present. The
family are remarkable for their weight. The
parents and seven children weigh a total of 1,834 pounds.
Mr. Butler’s four brothers are: William
Butler of Ottawa; John Butler of Arnprior; Joseph H. Butler of Newboro; George
Butler of Perth; and his sister Mrs. John Warren of Oso were all present as were
also Mrs. Butler’s two sisters Mrs. Benjamin Cavanagh of Wemyss and Mrs.
Walker of Markdale and her brother William of Ottawa. In all, 70 guests assisted in the celebration.
The task of entertainment devolved upon Mrs. W. H. Butler who lives on
the homestead and who did everything with such charm that praise was heard on
every side. After the wedding
dinner Rev. C.A. Heaven delivered a congratulatory address expressing the joy
all present felt that it was possible to celebrate such an occasion and uttering
the hope that Mr. and Mrs. Butler might be granted many more years together.
After this, an address was read on behalf of the children which was full
of warmth and love. Among the
presents received were twenty dollars in gold and many golden ornaments and
articles of use.
Perth
Courier, June 20, 1902
On Monday last a family gathering took
place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John G.
Campbell, D’Arcy Street, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of
their marriage or as it is termed in a fine old phrase handed down from long
ago, their “golden wedding”. On
the 16th of June, 1852, John G. Campbell and Helen Isabella Murdoch
were made man and wife at the home of the bride’s father, John A. Murdoch of
Bathurst, Superintendent of Education for the district, their wedding trip being
to their new home in the county of Lambton, where the Hon. Malcolm Cameron, a
friend of the families, had established a settlement.
After a few years they returned to this county, where they have resided
ever since, the latter thirty years of so of their lives having been spent in
Perth. The golden anniversary
gathering was a very happy one and parents, children and grandchildren met
together and found mutual enjoyment and pleasure in family intercourse.
The usual mementos were not forgotten nor were the heartfelt
congratulations of outside friends all of whom wish most sincerely there will be
a diamond celebration in the same home when twenty five more years have passed
by.
Perth
Courier, June 27, 1902
On Tuesday, June 17, Mr. and Mrs. Abel Wright, formerly of Oliver’s Ferry, celebrated
at their residence, 332 Baker Street, Own Sound, the anniversary of their Golden
Wedding. It was made the occasion
of a family reunion. The family
there were present: Thomas Wright
and family of Chatsworth; Mr. and Mrs. Abel Wright and family of Markdale; Mr.
and Mrs. H. D.(?) or B.(?) Armstrong and family from Paniswick(?); Miss Maggie
Wright and Dr. A. F.(?) Wright of Plainville, N.Y.
Besides these, there were present John Dobie, Master Somerville Dobie,
Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Dobie of Chesley and many other friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Wright received a purse of gold from the family and several
other valuable and useful presents. Altogether
a very enjoyable day was spent.
Perth
Courier, July 18, 1902
Twenty five years ago last Friday, July
11, John A. McLenaghan of Drummond
and Elizabeth McIlquham were united
in wedlock by Rev. Jas. Wilson, Presbyterian minister, Lanark, at the residence
of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. James McIlquham, lower Mississippi
bridge, Drummond. A quarter of a
century elapsed and on Friday last came round the silver anniversary of the
happy event and the occasion was duly celebrated.
Mr. and Mrs. McLenaghan reside on the old Gould farm, Balderson, a
beautiful and fertile expanse of 158 acres teeming this year with a wealth of
luxurious crops including the finest yield of barley to be seen in this county
and at their comfortable home fifty friends and neighbors came over to celebrate
the event all showing their appreciation of the social and personal qualities of
the host and hostess by bringing suitable presents in commemoration of the
event. The Rev. J.S. McIlraith of
Balderson presided at the festive board where a sumptuous repast was partaken of
and made a suitable and happy address of the occasion of the silver wedding and
the principals. Besides the guests,
the family of Mr. and Mrs. McLenaghan, numbering six
daughters and one son, were present.
Perth
Courier, February 2, 1903
The house of Mr. and Mrs. John Bowes of Harper was the scene of a brilliant event
Saturday evening Feb. 14. The
celebration was of Mr. and Mrs. Bowes’ Silver Wedding Anniversary.
About 45 invited guests were present among them being the groomsman.
The bridesmaid was unable to be present owing to her home being in the
west. Dinner was served at 4:30 and
the remainder of the evening was spent in games, music and social intercourse.
Mr. and Mrs. Bowes were the recipients of many beautiful gifts.
May they live to celebrate their Golden Wedding.
Perth
Courier, Feb. 27, 1903
Fallbrook:
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Bell
had a party last week to celebrate their Silver Wedding Anniversary.
Balderson:
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bell
celebrated their China Wedding Anniversary on Thursday and entertained quite a
number of friends and acquaintances who congratulated them on the 20th
anniversary of their marriage and wished them many happy returns of the happy
event.
Perth
Courier, August 21, 1903
Christie’s Lake: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Marks of “Lake View Farm” will celebrate their Golden Wedding on
November 18, 1903.
Perth
Courier, November 27, 1903
Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas Marks of Christie’s Lake
celebrated their Golden Wedding on Wednesday of last week and were surrounded by
a large number of relatives. Fifty
years ago Mr. and Mrs. Marks were married in Perth and have resided on the
homestead during that long span of life. The
Golden Jubilee of the venerable couple is of interest not only to the residents
of this town and district but also the people of all the towns and cities of
Ontario on account of the frequent visits to those places of the three dramatic
companies owned and managed by their three sons. R.W. Marks brought his company over from New York to play in
Kingston last week so that he could be within easy traveling distance of Perth.
The genial R.W. was the only son who was able to get home.
Tom Marks and his company are in Michigan and Joe, Alex and Ernie are in
St. Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Marks have
a right to be proud of the achievements of their sons.
The Courier’s wish is that their declining days will be blessed with
happiness.
Rev.
A.A. Scott who for 25 years has been the pastor of
Zion Presbyterian Church in Carleton Place, celebrated his 25th
wedding anniversary last week by opening a house to the congregation on Thursday
and Friday afternoon and evening.
Perth
Courier, Feb. 5, 1904
Mr.
and Mrs. W.J. Miller of Carrievale A - - - were
married on December 25, 1878 by Rev. John Brown, then pastor of the
Congregational Church in Lanark Village. They
lived for nine years in the Township of Lanark two miles from Lanark Village.
In 1887 they moved to the vicinity of Brandon where they remained four
years and in 1901 they went to live near their present home.
On Christmas Day they celebrated the 25th anniversary of their
marriage.
Perth
Courier, Feb. 5, 1904
On Friday, January 22, a number of
friends of Mr. and Mrs. T.B. Caldwell
assembled at their house to congratulate them on the occasion of their Silver
Wedding anniversary. Many were the
kind wishes received by them on that day. Early
in the evening they were waited upon by the heads of the departments when Mr. T.
Costello read an address expressing the good wishes of Mr. Caldwell’s
employees. After the reading of the
address, Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell were the recipients of a beautiful sterling
silver tea service from the overseer and office staff of the Clyde Woolen Mill.
The surprise of the host and hostess had scarcely abated when they were
presented with a unique and pretty oxidized silver gypsy sugar bowl suspended on
a rustic tripod, the gift of the managers in the store, office and saw mills. The remainder of the evening was spent in amusements of all
kinds consisting of songs, games and dancing.
Most of the Bohemian Club were present and enlivened the evening by their
happy rendering of several ballads. A
splendid repast was served after which the surprise party dispersed to dream
about the happy evening they had spent. Mr.
and Mrs. Caldwell are very grateful for the kind expressions to them.
They also received many other tokens of kindness from others.
Perth
Courier, May 13, 1904
Mr.
and Mrs. Alexander Miller residing in
Elizabethtown, a short distance from Brockville, have just celebrated the 55th
anniversary of their marriage. Both
are hale and hearty.
Perth
Courier, May 27, 1904
Mr.
and Mrs. John Ferguson of Wolford celebrated their
Golden Wedding on Monday, May 23. Mr.
Ferguson is one of the most respected persons in the Rideau District and enjoys
a reputation of being a clear and strong thinker, a man of independent mind and
a loyal, public spirited citizen.
Perth
Courier, December 16, 1904
A very pleasant and notable event
occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Alexander Menzies on Wednesday, December 7, when Mr. and Mrs. Menzies
celebrated their Golden Wedding. They
were married on December 7, 1854 and are both hale and hearty. A rare coincidence with the affair was the presence of Mr.
and Mrs. Menzies’ bridesmaid and groomsman in the persons of Mrs. A. H. Norris
of Althorpe and Mrs. William Menzies of Lanark.
(Transcriber’s note, this must have been a typo, one of these was a
“Mr.” not a “Mrs.”) Not
often do all four live so near each other for fifty years and be present at the
Golden Wedding. Besides a goodly
number of friends and relatives, all their own family were present except Mrs.
Dowdall of Portland, Oregon and Miss Lizzie Menzies of Salem. After all had heartily partaken of a bountiful supper
prepared for the occasion the remainder of the evening was enjoyable spent in
singing and various other amusements. The
many beautiful presents which the worthy couple received testify to the high
esteem in which they are held in the community.
That they may spend many more years in comfort and happiness is the wish
of their numerous friends.
Perth
Courier, Feb. 3, 1905
The Lanark Era last week published a
long account of the Golden Anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baird of Motherwell, Ontario on Friday,
December 30. The old couple are
natives of Lanark and have many relatives in this district. Mrs. A. Stewart of Balderson is a niece.
Mr. and Mrs. Baird were blessed with a large family of seven sons and
five daughters in all, not one of them being absent from the parental home at
the time. The children presented
their parents with a most handsome illustrated address, the workmanship of which
was executed in New York. In
addition to this, a purse containing $60 in gold was given to the mother while
the father was made the recipient of a pair of gold spectacles.
Charles Baird and Agnes Browning were born in Lanark Village of Scotch
parentage and when the former had attained manhood years he went west to
Fullerton Township in 1851(?) to spy out the land.
They were married in 1854.
Perth
Courier, April 13, 1906
Mr.
and Mrs. James Crosbie celebrated their Golden
Wedding on the evening of the 28th ult. Mr. Crosbie is a native of Scotland. When a child, his parents came to America settling in
Dalhousie where he has since resided. Mrs.
Crosbie whose maiden name was Jane Richmond, was also a native of Scotland.
She with her sister Isabella, orphans, aged respectively 12 and 10, came
to live with their aunt near Middleville. Mr.
and Mrs. Crosbie were united in marriage by Rev. James Geggie(?) in the manse at
McDonald’s Corners and then took up residence at Isadore(?) where they have
ever since resides, their industry and frugality gaining for them a beautiful
home and every comfort in their declining years.
On the evening of their anniversary they were surrounded by their
children and grandchildren and a few acquaintances who, after partaking of a
sumptuous repast, spent a very pleasant evening in music and dancing and well
rendered recitations by the children, and games.
The many and costly presents which they received testified to the love
and esteem in which they are held. Their
children are as follows: James,
their eldest son and George their youngest son are still under the parental
roof; Mrs. David Horn at Middleville and Mrs. Robert Horn at Hood’s.
The whereabouts of their second son William are unknown.
Mr. Crosbie will be 80 years old and Mrs. Crosbie will be 71 if spared
until their respective birthdays.
Mr.
and Mrs. S. H. McEathron of Huron, South Dakota
celebrated their Golden Wedding Saturday, March 17, says the Daily Huronite of
March 16. Some fifty or more
friends of the aged couple responded to invitations sent out and all present
spent a very enjoyable evening. Elaborate
and appetizing refreshments were served. The
parlors were most prettily decorated with pink, white and yellow carnations
while larger bouquets of daffodils and hyacinths adorned the mantels and stands.
Mr. and Mrs. McEathron were the recipients of many and costly presents
bestowed upon them by their friends. Aside
from the other gifts they were presented with was a purse of gold including a
very liberal gift from the Baptist Church which Mr. McEathron has served in the
capacity of deacon for the past seven years.
The souvenirs of the evening were golden hearts.
Mrs. McEathron’s maiden name was Eliza Ann Ross and she was born In
Cababra(?) Alabama on Feb. 10, 1833. She
is the only native of Alabama living in this city.
Mr. McEathron was born in Perth, on September 5, 1833.
They were married on March 17, 1856 by Rev. J. E. Ambrose at Lena,
Illinois. Both Mr. and Mrs.
McEathron are Baptists from the ground up.
Mrs. McEathron was baptized in the Atlantic Ocean when she was eight
years old. Mr. McEathron was
baptized when a small boy in the River Tay.
They moved to Beadle(?) County in 1897 and for a number of years lived on
the McEathron ranch northeast of Huron and since 1902 have resided in this city.
J.W. McEathron of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a brother was the only relative
present from outside the town.
Perth
Courier, April 13, 1905
On May 3 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hovey of Arnprior are to celebrate the silver
anniversary of their marriage.
Mr.
and Mrs. Jas. H. Wylie of Almonte celebrated the
50th Anniversary of their marriage at Burnside on October 15, says
the Gazette: “Mr. Wylie was born
in Perth on July 11, 1825 and is now in his 82nd year.
Mrs. Wylie was a daughter of the late Peter Maitland of Kilmarnock.
They came to Almonte in the early years of the town and Mr. Wylie has
been closely identified with its growth and progress since then—so much so
that for many years he was the central figure around which many of the interests
of the town were clustered. That
being the case it was no wonder that so many townspeople were so interested in
the present occasion and that so many messages of congratulations and good
wishes from beyond their own home reached Mr. and Mrs. Wylie.
Only immediate relatives were present among them being the three sons and
four daughters, an unbroken family circle.
A remarkable thing in connection with the family history is that not a
single break has been made in the circle. Our
wish is that Mr. and Mrs. Wylie, their seven children, their spouses and their
18 grandchildren be spared to enjoy many more years.”
Perth
Courier, April 20, 1906
The 25th anniversary of the
marriage of Mr. and Mrs. William Barker,
8th (?) Line Ramsay, was celebrated on April 12.
Perth
Courier, July 7, 1907
Mr.
and Mrs. Patrick Brady of Manion celebrated the 40th
anniversary of their marriage this week. They
were remembered in many ways by their host of friends who expressed the wish
that they might live to celebrate their Golden Wedding.
Perth
Courier, Jan. 30, 1908
Reeve
James Allan and his wife of the Scotch Line
celebrated the 25th anniversary of their marriage the other evening.
They were married on Jan. 19, 1883 and have always resided on the Scotch
Line. A large number of their friends and relatives were present
and made the evening a very pleasant event.
All wished Mr. and Mrs. Allan many happy returns and the hope was
expressed that they would both live to enjoy the Golden Wedding.
Perth
Courier, Jan. 15, 1909
‘Tis a far cry from 1859 to 19098 but
the space was spanned successfully and with constant faith in each other by Mr.
and Mrs. James Noonan of D’Arcy Street.
On the 10th January, 1859 in St. John’s Church, Perth, James
Noonan was married by Rev. Father John McDonagh to Margaret Hogan, daughter of
Daniel Hogan of Bathurst and on Monday of this week the Golden Wedding
Anniversary was duly celebrated. “Tis
an event few are privileged to enjoy and the distinction that had come to Mr.
and Mrs. Noonan is all the more to be recognized.
Fifty years is the best part of our natural lives.
In that great span are crowded many joys and many sorrows, many failures
and many successes yet they make up life and few of those who experience them
wish they had never tasted life. Life
loomed large and bright to the two elderly residents on the morning of the 10th
of this month fifty years ago and it is only natural that the day’s events
should be remembered and recounted by the principals and their friends who were
present. The ceremony, of course,
had its after celebration then in vogue and the banging of the crane was honored
in thronging merriment and fun. The assistants in the wedding 50 years ago were
Miss Catherine Tovey, daughter of the late James Tovey, now Mrs. Michael Murphy
of Drummond Street east as bridesmaid and James Brady of Bathurst, groomsman and
they were among the honored guests on Monday’s festive occasion.
The good father who celebrated the nuptial mass has long since gone to
his reward. Richard Hogan of Bathurst who played the old fashioned fiddle fifty
years ago for the young couple and their friends was present on Monday and again
displayed his skill with the bow taking keen delight in playing for one set,
formed of the bride and groom, bridesmaid and groomsman, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick
Brady and Mrs. And Mrs. James Balderson(?), all of whom are relatives of the
principals and were present at the wedding.
Other relatives present then and now are Mr. Leacy(?) of town; Mrs.
Richard Hogan and Mr. Pete Noonan of Bathurst; D.R. Noonan and Michael McC - - -
of town. It is needles to say that
the spirit of Monday’s occasion was entered into as freely as the primary
event on the marriage day. Guests
were present from many quarters and had their tokens of respect and esteem to
the venerable couple. Mr. and Mrs.
Noonan are natives of Bathurst and for 31(?) years lived on Lot 17, 2nd(?)
Concession. Mr. Noonan’s (two
illegible words) in 18?? They moved to Glen Tay and 7(?) years ago they came to
Perth to reside. He was a
successful farmer but he will be remembered best by the community as a cattle
drover in which occupation he is still engaged.
Even with the weight of years he carried it is not a difficult task for
him to walk in from Elliott or Manion(?) on a cool summer evening.
Mr. Noonan has the advantage of a good common school education, was
diligent in his studies and although obliged to work hard, became a master of
much useful information and knowledge.
He took a deep interest in municipal affairs and served his township in
council for 20 years. He was a reeve and deputy reeve and as such a member of the
county council, sat at the last session of the United Council of Lanark and
Renfrew. He was a county warden in
1887. Mr. Noonan was and still is a
stickler for correct procedure according to municipal law and always regarded
the electors confidence so expressed at the polls as a sacred trust.
Of late years he has served the county as auditor.
Politically he is a Conservative and a staunch supporter and worker for
Hon. John Haggart. Six sons and one
daughter survive and the grandchildren number 35.
The family are John and James, butchers in town; Richard T., clerk of
Burgess; William, a blacksmith at Balderson; Peter, a miner in North Burgess;
Daniel of the C.P.R., a brakeman at Smith’s Falls and Mrs. William DeWitt of
Elliott.
Perth
Courier, Feb. 19, 1909
Mr.
and Mrs. W.R. Tennant recently celebrated their 25th
anniversary at their big bright home in Lanark.
Perth
Courier, August 27, 1909
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry McDonald, Sr., Drummond, was the scene of a most
joyful and delightful occasion on August 24 when they celebrated their Golden
Wedding. Mr. McDonald and Miss Dick
of Perth were married on August 22, 1859 at the manse, Lanark by Rev. Mr.
Fraser. All these years, their
married life has been spent in Drummond where two sons and two daughters (one
deceased) have grown up around them. Living
in a community among many friends and numerous relatives those fifty years, have
been full of much happiness, comfort and prosperity. Mr. and Mrs. McDonald are rich in possessing 13
grandchildren. All their children
were present on this the 50th anniversary of their marriage.
A splendid wedding dinner was served.
Although the “bride and groom” are so well advanced in years, they
are still young at heart. The joy of the Lord has been their strength.
None entered into the festivities more than the “happy couple”.
At the close, the bride and groom of fifty years were presented by their
children with golden gifts. Mr. and
Mrs. McDonald have been members of the Presbyterian Church for thirty years. Their family are active working members also many of their
grandchildren. Mr. McDonald has
held the office of township treasurer for 27 years,
Perth
Courier, September 3, 1909
Mr.
and Mrs. Jno Splane went out to Drummond on Monday
last to be present at the 50th Anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and
Mrs. McDonald.
Perth
Courier, November 19, 1909
Mr.
and Mrs. William Burns of Darling celebrated the
25th anniversary of their wedding on the 5th inst.
Perth
Courier, Jan. 21, 1910
Mr.
and Mrs. Anthony Woods of Lanark celebrated the
golden anniversary of their marriage on January 2, 1910.
Mr. Woods was born in County Tyrone, Ireland on October 31, 1927.
He came to Canada in 1840, settling in Lanark Township in 1841 and
retired in 1892 and after six years at Carleton Place, went to live at Lanark
Village where he has resided continuously ever since.
Mrs. Woods’ maiden name was Ellen Smith.
Perth
Courier, May 24, 1912
The social function of the season in Perth was an at home reception held on Tuesday evening by Judge and Mrs. Senkler, the occasion being the 50th anniversary of their wedding. All their immediate family and relatives within distance were present and a large number of citizens from Perth and other towns in the county called to congratulate them. It was a source of pleasure to all to find their host and hostess in good health and keen enjoyment of the event and the fond memories it called up of other days. From the Bar of the county and court house officials, Mr. and Mrs. Senkler received a cabinet of sterling silver beautifully engraved. The address accompanied it was read by E.G. Malloch, K.C., Crown Attorney. The church, which both have served so long and faithfully, remembered the occasion and through its present officials of the parish bore its words of esteem and congratulations. Among the out of town guests were:
Mr. and Mrs. B.E. Chaffey of Winnipeg
Mrs. Albert E. Senkler, St. Paul, Minnesota
Miss Malloch, Hamilton
Mr. and Mrs. E.S. Senkler of Bowmanville
Dr. and Mrs. Gardiner of Kingston
Miss Senkler, Judge and Mrs. Reynolds, Mrs. W.T. Reynolds, Lt. Col. W.S. Buell of Brockville
Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Tett, Miss Tett, Dr. R.H. Preston, Newboro
Mr. and Mrs. B. Tett, Bedford Mills
Dr. and Mrs. Morgan Senkler of Westmount
Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Hart, Winnipeg
Dr. R.F. Preston, M.P.P., Carleton Place
Mr. T.B. Caldwell, ex M.P., B.A.C., Caldwell
Mrs. W.C. Caldwell, Lanark
In consideration of the event, one must
not overlook the biography of Judge and Mrs. Senkler. The judge is an Englishman by birth having been born in
Doching(?)Docking(?), Norfolk County, England on 15th Jan., 1838.
He as a son of Rev. Edmund John Senkler, M.A. of Cains College,
Cambridge, a clergyman of the Church of England.
His mother was Eleanor Elizabeth Stevens, daughter of Rev. William
Stevens, M.A., of Sedberg(?), Yorkshire, England.
The parents of Judge Senkler with their family of nine children came to
Canada in May of 1843 locating in Quebec where for some time Rev. Mr. Senkler
was a rector of the high school. Later
he moved to Sorat(?) and in September of 1847 he moved to Brockville where he
died on October 28, 1872. Mrs.
Senkler followed him to the grave on 16th March, 1873.
The education of Judge Senkler was the care of his father and the future
judge commenced life in mercantile pursuits.
With the desire for law uppermost in his mind, he studied with Hon. A.N.
Richards, the late Lt. Governor of British Columbia and also with the late Hon.
Edward Blake. He was admitted as
solicitor during the Michaelmas term of 1860 and was called to the bar in
Trinity term, 1861. The judge began
his practice in law in Brockville first with the late J.D. Buell then with Hon.
A.N. Richards and lastly with his brother the late Edmund John Senkler
(afterwards county judge at Lincoln) and continued in Brockville until December
of 1873 when he was appointed Judge of the County Court and County of Lanark,
succeeding Judge Malloch. Then
following this appointment others came: on
the 15th October, 1875, he was appointed Master in Chancery here by
the judges of he court; on the 10th October, 1877, Referee of titles
by the Judges of the Court of Chancery; on March 14, 1882 local judge of the
High Court of Justice for Ontario; and on October 26, 1885 revising office for
South Lanark by the MadDonald government. Judge
Senkler has taken an active interest in church, education and military matters.
He has helped to organize the Brockville light infantry attaining the
rank of ensign. True to the
traditions of his house, he is a member of the Church of England and served as
church warden in St. Peter’s Church, Brockville and St. James Church, Perth
for several years. For 31 years he
has represented the Perth parish at synod and much to the regret of St. James
Church, declined re-election at their last vestry meeting.
In educational matters, Judge Senkler has devoted much interest and
energy. He is a member of the Board
of Education, first representing the county as Collegiate Trustee and since 1892
has been a public school trustee for the centre ward. He was chairman in 1893 and 1894. the judge is especially concerned with public school affairs.
His Honor served the town on the public library board being an appointee
of the town council and for several years has been chairman.
The marriage of Judge and Mrs. Senkler took place on May 21, 1862 and was
celebrated by the late Rev. Dr. Adamson in the Episcopal Cathedral in Quebec. Mrs. Senkler is a daughter of the late Benjamin Tait of
Newboro who at that time represented South Leeds in the Parliament of Canada and
who sat for the same riding in the first parliament of Ontario.
The issue of this marriage was two daughters and one son.
Perth
Courier, October 25, 1912
Mr.
and Mrs. James E. McCann of Westport celebrated
their Silver Wedding on Saturday, October 5 by entertaining a number of friends.
Mr.
and Mrs. W. A. Hunter of Pembroke celebrated their
Golden Wedding on October 15.
Mr.
and Mrs. Charles O’Reilly, the genial host of
the Hotel Rideau and his estimable wife, Smith’s Falls, celebrated last Friday
the 20th anniversary of their married life and were the recipients of
many warm congratulations from their friends.
Perth
Courier, November 15, 1912
Mr.
and Mrs. Peter R. McTavish of North Elmsley
celebrated their 25th Wedding Anniversary on the evening of November
9. Mrs. McTavish looked very
becoming in her wedding dress of garnet satin; they enjoyed a quiet evening by
themselves. Mr. and Mrs. McTavish
are both hale and hearty.
Perth
Courier, Feb. 13, 1914
Drummond Township honored Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas H. Ireton last Friday evening, the occasion being the 25th
Anniversary of their wedding and in the merry throng of 200 or more, they
gathered in the Orange Hall. There
were many well wishers beyond the bounds of the township.
Thomas H. Ireton and Margaret Elizabeth Cunningham, daughter of the late
William Cunningham of Drummond, were united in marriage on feb. 6, 1889.
The marriage took place at Christ’s Church Cathedral, Ottawa by Rev.
Canon Muckleston, formerly of Perth. The
bridesmaids were Miss Sarah A. Willows, a friend of the bride and the groomsman
Thomas R. Ireton, is a cousin of the groom.
The family consists of four sons: Thomas
W., and George at home; Harry of Toronto University; Allan at the Perth
Collegiate Institute. Since their
marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Ireton have lived on the 7th Concession
Drummond. Beautiful gifts in silver cut glass and china spoke to the
esteem all hold for Mr. and Mrs. Ireton. There
own immediate neighbors presented a beautiful silver service.
Dancing was a delightful pastime thoroughly enjoyed, music being
furnished by Messrs. Richard Dowdall and son Lorne and Richard Doyle.
Mr.
and Mrs. John Dunlop, Union Hall, celebrated the
50th anniversary of their marriage at their son William. The bride was Euphemia Stevenson. The bridesmaid was Miss Annie Scott who was present and the
only living witness of fifty years ago. Mr.
Dunlop, although not in the best of health at present, belongs to a long lived
race. His brother, Charles Dunlop
of Pakenham, who is in his 90th year, was able to drive that distance
with his son John to attend the dinner and reception. Two sisters living in White Church(?), Ontario are both
advanced in years one being 82 and the other 87.
The late Mrs. McLean of the 7th Line Ramsay was a sister who
died September 19, 1900 and was then 86. Mrs.
Dunlop was Euphemia Stevenson, daughter of the late Alexander Stephenson and
sister of the late Norman and Andrew Stevenson who died in Almonte a few years
ago. Two sisters were the late Mrs.
Thomas McFarlane near Carberry, Man., and the late Mrs. John Rintoni(?) near
Wingham, Ontario.
Perth
Courier, June 26, 1914
Edward Welsh, who operated a shingle
mill at Playfairville about thirty years ago was one of the early immigrants to
the Canadian west in the ‘80’s. He
was a well known resident of Playfair district who to distinguish him from
others of the same name was called “little” John Playfair. Mr. and Mrs. Welsh are both living yet which their many
friends in the old place and elsewhere will be glad to learn. Lately they had their Golden Wedding which is thus described
in the Baldur, Manitoba Gazette: “Mr.
and Mrs. Edward Welsh, old residents of this town and district, were the
central figures in a very interesting event when on the afternoon and evening of
Thursday, May 21, surrounded by six children and grandchildren to the fourth
generation, brothers and sisters, nephews and nieces, grand-nephews and nieces,
friends and neighbors, they celebrated their Golden Wedding and despite the
years, the toil of the journey and the battles, by the way the faces of those
two shone as radiantly as in youth as they received and entertained the merry
crowd of young and old who came to rejoice with them in their attainment to a
half century of happy wedded life. Three
stalwart sons, William of Baldur; George of Plunkett, Sask., and Fred of Baldur,
were present to rejoice with their parents on this happy occasion. The only real cloud on their sky was the absence in the far
west of their only daughter Mrs. Smith. Many
little gifts accompanied by good wishes marked this day, one of the features of
which was the presentation of a purse of gold to the bride and groom of fifty
years ago, as a token of the kindly feelings of those about them and reminder of
the wealth that belongs to the man and his mate who have been spared to each
other for five decades.”
Perth
Courier, Jan. 29, 1915
Photos Accompany This Article in the Paper
Wednesday, Jan. 20 was a day long to be
remembered by Mr. and Mrs. John Malloch
of Drummond and for the remainder of their lives will be a day to look back on
with pleasant recollections. To
comparatively few couples is it granted to live together a full half century and
the completion of fifty years of married life was the occasion of the happy
event which took place on Wednesday last. The
gathering numbered 25 or 30 and included all of the family with the exception of
two of the children who are living in Saskatchewan.
Among the gathering were four who were present at the happy event of a
half century ago those being William McLaren and Christina McLaren of Drummond,
Mrs. James Horton of Herron’s Mills and Mrs. John Kelly of Drummond, formerly
Miss Janet Stewart, sister of Mrs. Malloch.
Rev. Mr. Grieg of Balderson was also present last Wednesday.
A splendid dinner and social intercourse and felicitations to Mr. and
Mrs. Malloch were the order of the day which was greatly enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs.
Malloch were married in Perth by Rev. J.B. Duncan on Jan. 20, 1865 and spent the
whole of their married life in Drummond and Mr. Malloch himself was a native of
that township having been born on the farm on which he is still living.
His parents came to Canada in 1832 from Perthshire, Scotland.
Mrs. Malloch’s maiden name was Mary Stewart and she was a native of
Sterlingshire, Scotland, coming to this country with her parents in 1846 when
she was only two years of age. Mr.
Malloch is now 70 years of age and his aged partner is 71 and both of them are
in the full enjoyment of health. It
is interesting to note that the bridesmaid and bridegroom of the event a half
century ago are still living. They
are Mrs. James Herron of Herron’s Mills and George Patterson of Almonte.
Perth
Courier, November 8, 1918
On Tuesday night the residence of Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Taylor shone with an extra illumination and movement inside,
indications that something more than ordinary was in progress there.
The solution was that a special car—the “Glasgow” had just arrived
on the Perth local from Montreal bringing in it 14 residents of that city and
the object of their visit to aid in the celebration of the Golden Wedding of Mr.
and Mrs. Taylor. The occupants of
the special car were relatives of Mrs. Taylor and among them and the manager of
the merry company was H.E. Suckling(?), brother-in-law of Mrs. Taylor and
Treasurer of the Canadian Pacific Railway.
Fifty years ago Henry Taylor, a young
man from Scotland’s capital city and Miss Sarah Massey, daughter of the late
Rev. Samuel Massey, were united in the holy bonds of matrimony in Montreal by
Rev. Henry Wilkes, D.D., pastor of the leading Congregational Church in that
city. A few years afterwards the
young couple moved to Perth where Mr. Taylor had purchased a hardware store and
where they have remained most of their fifty years of married life, honored and
respected citizens. Mr. Taylor for
years filled with efficiency and rectitude the position of police magistrate of
the town. During all these years
they have seen numerous married couples, their peers in age and vigor, pass away
from life but they have lived on in health and strength until the jubilee of
their married life was reached and the time for the celebration of their Golden
Wedding came. Their many friends in
town and elsewhere remembered them and the occasion with gifts of china,
silverware, pictures, flowers, etc., and among these tokens were boxes filled
with golden coins of the realm. One
of these came from Mrs. George Mansay(?) Massey(?) of New York, sister-in-law of
Mrs. Taylor. This anniversary
brings up the thought that very few married people are given by Providence the
opportunity of having a Golden Wedding demonstration and so there should be in
its celebration a golden thread of joy and thankfulness by all interested in
such an event.
Perth
Courier, September 17, 1915
Mr.
and Mrs. J.W. Gamble celebrated the 25th
anniversary of their wedding at their home on Wilson Street on Friday evening
last. Mr. and Mrs. Gamble have
resided in Perth all their married life and Mr. Gamble has been a successful
artisan for many years. He is a son
of the late Andrew Gamble of Wemyss while Mrs. Gamble’s maiden name was
Margaret Bowles(?), daughter of the late James Bowles(?) of Perth.
126 guests sat down to the anniversary supper and about 9:00 dancing
commenced on the spacious pavilion erected on the lawn and continued until 4:00,
splendid music being provided by the Machine Gun Orchestra.
Mr. and Mrs. Gamble have a wide circle of acquaintances and enjoy the
respect and esteem of all. A very
pleasant and interesting feature of the wedding anniversary was the presence of
the fourth generation: Mrs. Andrew
R. Gamble; her son J.W. Gamble; his daughter Mrs. Garnet King and her little son
George.
Perth
Courier, February 9, 1917
Not transcribed in full
The Vancouver World of Saturday, January
27 contained the following in regard to the Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lillie, 2100 Third Avenue, Kitsalano(?), when
they celebrated the 50th anniversary of their wedding day by many
members of their family and a large number of friends.
With the exception of two daughters who were too far away to be present,
all of their eight children were home for the happy occasion.
Mr. and Mrs. Lillie were married in Perth in 1857; Mrs. Lillie being the
former Miss Bessie Quigley of Perth. They
resided until 1900 in Perth where Mr. Lillie owned and operated a foundry and
factory. In 1900 they removed to
Nelson(?) B.C., and in 1903 to Vancouver and have resided here since. Mr. and Mrs. Laurie have eight children:
Mrs. S.(?) C. Thornbury of Perth; Mrs. W. Jackson Hogg and Mrs. F.A.
Clelland(?) of Vancouver; Mrs. H.C. Hodgson of Winnipeg; Mr. W. G. Lillie of
Vancouver; and Mr. T.L. Lillie of Chilliwick(?).
With the exception of the oldest and youngest of the family, Mrs.
Thornbury and Mrs. Hodgson, all were present at the Golden Wedding Celebration.
Of their 12 grandchildren, six were present.
Perth
Courier, Feb. 28, 1917
Mr.
and Mrs. James Coleman of Winnipeg recently
celebrated their Golden Wedding. Fifty
years ago they were married in Carleton Place and for the last seven years have
made their home in Winnipeg.
Perth
Courier, March 30, 1917
The cozy homestead of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McLachlin near Franktown was the scene of a most
enjoyable occasion on Thursday evening of last week it being the 25th
anniversary of their marriage. A
bountiful supper was daintily served to a large company of invited guests, after
which Rev. J.W.S. Lowry in a complimentary speech extended the greetings and
congratulations of all present to the host and hostess and wishing them many
more years of happy life. Rev. W.A. Dopson, in responding to the toast returned
thanks for the kindly wishes. The
remainder of the evening was spent in social pleasure until the midnight hour
when “Auld Lang Syne” was sung and the company dispersed.
In testifying to their affection to Mrs. McLachlin, many of the ladies
presented her with useful and handsome presents.
The guests included Rev. and Mrs. Dopson, Mr. and Mrs. C.F. Taylor, Mr.
and Mrs. A.C. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Mort Brown, Mr. and Mrs. J. Warren, Mrs.
William Findlay, Mr. and Mrs. John Findlay, and George Findlay of Carlton Place;
Mrs. John M. Ferguson of Smith’s Falls; Miss Dalgleish of Ottawa; Mr. and Mrs.
John H. Ferguson of “Riverside Farm”; Mr. and Mrs. Peter McLaren of
Beckwith; J. Downey of Alberta; Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Lowry; Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Davis, Mr. and Mrs. John Hughton and Mrs. Peter McEwen, Franktown.
Mr. and Mrs. McLachlin are widely known and respected residents of
Beckwith and their many friends hope and pray that they may be long spared to
each other and the community.
Perth
Courier, June 8, 1917
On Sunday, June 3, the family of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Brady, 3rd Line Bathurst, gathered at the home of their parents the occasion being the 50th anniversary of their marriage. The are both enjoying the best of health, attended St. John’s Church that morning in which they were married on June 3, 1867. Mr. Brady has five brothers and five sisters living out of a family of fifteen. Mrs. Brady (nee Mary Hogan, daughter of the late Daniel Hogan) has one brother living, Mack Hogan, 3rd Line Bathurst. Mr. and Mrs. Brady have a family of ten children and all were present at the anniversary with the exception of Mrs. Peter Jackman of Cobourg who was unable to be present owing to the illness of her son Arnold. The members of the family are: Mrs. J.E. Crawford, Perth; Mrs. John Mackler, Balderson; Mrs. Peter Jackman, Cobourg; Mrs. Louis Pennett, Harper; John Brady, Balderson; Mrs. D.A. O’Neill, Toronto; Messrs. Daniel, William and Thomas Brady of the 3rd Line Bathurst; and Richard Brady of Regina who with Mrs. O’Neill, arrived on Sunday afternoon giving the gathering a surprise as they were unexpected. Mr. and Mrs. Brady were born on the 3rd Line Bathurst and have resided there all their life. Mr. Brady is 80 years old and Mrs. Brady is 72. The family including Mrs. W. J. Lee and Miss Catharine Brady of New York, children of Mr. Brady’s brother John, deceased, and who lived with Mr. and Mrs. Brady, presented their parents with a purse.
Perth
Courier, November 2, 1917
Friday evening last members of St. James
Church congregation gathered in the school room of the church to the number of
fifty the occasion being the 25th anniversary of the marriage of Rev.
and Mrs. D’Arcy Clayton. The
day was not allowed to pass without some tangible expression of appreciation of
Rev. and Mrs. Clayton’s work in the congregation in that they were presented
with a handsome cabinet of silver and an address.
Judge Senkler made the presentation of both.
Following the address, a short program was given, consisting of a piano
solo by W.R. Spence, solos by Rev. D’Arcy Clayton, Mr. Allen McMartin and
recitation by Miss Jane Relyea. (Transcriber’s
note, the text of the address was not transcribed here.)
Perth
Courier, January 11, 1918
David
Cameron, one of the well known men of Beckwith,
recently passed the fourscore mark in excellent health and vigor of mind, body
and spirit and is receiving the warm congratulations of all.
A short time ago he covered the territory of two or three concessions in
the coldest weather, soliciting funds for the Canada Bible Society and made a
successful canvas for the great work. Mr.
and Mrs. Cameron are drawing near to the Golden Wedding of their marriage and
are in excellent health after fifty strenuous years.
Perth
Courier, Jan. 25, 1918
Reeve
William Pattie of Carleton Place, who is attending
the County Council this week, returned home on Thursday the occasion being the
time of his Golden Wedding anniversary on Thursday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Pattie, it is
hoped, will have many happy years ahead of them.
Perth
Courier, March 8, 1918
Friday, Feb. 22, Mr. and Mrs. David Cameron of Beckwith, observed the 50th anniversary of their marriage by a family reunion when all the family were present except Mrs. Burroughs whose home is in Saskatchewan. On Feb. 22, 1868, David Cameron and Madeline Robertson were married by Rev. James Caswell, the ceremony taking place in Carleton Place. The young couple made their home in Beckwith where for fifty years they have enjoyed their companionship. At the reunion on Friday, the sons-in-law were present with their wives and many of the grandchildren and a very happy day was spent. The bride and groom of a half century ago were presented with an address accompanied by two handsome easy chairs and a number of gold coins.
The address is as follows:
Dear Mother and Father:
We, the members of your family, desire to convey to you our congratulations on this the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of your wedding and we hope that you may long be spared to us to share in our joys and sorrows as you have done in the past years. Our spiritual and material welfare have always been uppermost in your minds and you have guided us much by precept and example and we shall carry with us fond memories of pleasant days spent with you. As a small token of our love and gratitude we ask you to accept these two chairs and we pray that God will bless the remainder of your days with good health, comfort and happiness.
Mary (Campbell)
Janie (McLaren)
Marguerite Cameron
A J Cameron
Madeline McLaren
Grace H. Cameron
Cecilia (Burroughs)
Mabel Lamson
Perth
Courier, March 15, 1918
In the township of Loughboro on March 4,
1868, George H. Horning and Eunice Buck were
united for life at the home of the bride’s parents by Rev. F.B. Stratton.
On Monday of last week just fifty years later, the members of the family
born from this union, in this case eight with the exception of a daughter Mrs.
Perkins in the west who was not able to be present at the house of their parents
in Smith’s Falls together with grandchildren and a few friends and neighbors,
to make merry with the bride and groom of fifty years ago.
The members of the family are: Mrs.
D.A. McLaren, Perth; Mrs. Z.S. Bolton, Mrs. J.H. Forbes of Merrickville; Mrs. B.
Grennon and Miss Minnie Horning of Smith’s Falls; Mrs. Fred Perkins of
Walnwright(?), Alberta; Messrs. D. Horning and Fred Horning of Smith’s Falls.
All present joined in the hearty congratulations to the aged couple and
the family presented them with a beautifully worded address accompanied by a
purse of gold and many other gifts which were brought or sent to them.
The day was spent in a real old fashioned family reunion and in the
evening a wedding dinner was served. Mr.
and Mrs. Horning lived during the early part of their married life in Loughboron
township which is near Kingston. Later,
they took up residence in Drummond but for the past eight years have lived in
Smith’s Falls. Mr. and Mrs.
Horning are both in good health.
Perth
Courier, March, 1918
Mr.
and Mrs. David Campbell of Rideau Ferry celebrated
their Golden Wedding at the home of Mrs. Anna Crosby, 37 Broadway, Rochester,
New York. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell
were married at Rideau Ferry and have continuously resided there.
Mr. Campbell is well known to the travelers on the Rideau as he has been
the bridge tender at Rideau Ferry for 27 years.
Mr. and Mrs. Campbell have 8 children living, 21 grandchildren and 2
great grandchildren. The wedding anniversary was spent pleasantly in a happy
reunion and many gifts in gold were brought or sent to the bride and groom of
fifty years. Congratulations were also sent from friends in Rochester, Syracuse,
Cleveland, Buffalo, Smith’s Falls, Perth, Montreal, Toronto and other places.
The children are: William of
Rideau Ferry; Frederick of Montreal; Leslie, Archibald and Mrs. Anna Crosby, and
Mrs. Ida Sprague of Cleveland; and Mrs. H.M. Peterson of Syracuse, New York.
(Transcriber’s note: It
looked like Leslie, Archibald and Mrs. Anna Crosby were all from Cleveland as it
was a comma, not a semi-colon which separated these names, yet above it said
Mrs. Anna Crosby lived in Rochester. Not
sure on this)
Perth
Courier, April 5, 1918
Mr.
and Mrs. D.J. McGuire of Lanark celebrated their
45th wedding anniversary on March 25. A number of their friends
gathered and a social time was spent.
Perth
Courier, July 4, 1919
A very enjoyable event was participated
in by a number of the friends of the family of Mr. and Mrs. John Hazlett, Nowboro, when on June 16, they celebrated
their Golden Wedding. They were
entertained at the home of their daughter Mrs. Nelson Matice on the banks of the
Rideau Lake in a beautiful spot for such a gathering.
John Hazlett and his bride Miss Fannie Johnson were united in marriage on
June 16, 1869 at Elgin by rev. David Savage, assisted by Rev. “Duddy?”
Howard, both old warriors of the early days.
The union was blessed by two sons and two daughters all of whom live to
enjoy the anniversary: William Hazlett of Rochester, N.Y.; Morton Hazlett, who is in
uniform in Uncle Sam’s army; Mrs. Deering of Watertown, N.Y. and her family;
and Mrs. Nelson Matice of Newboro. A
gathering of 20 or more friends of the honored couple were present including the
bridesmaid of the marriage of fifty years ago. A splendid dinner was served under the trees amidst oceans of
flowers, after which Rev. G.D. Bradford spoke a few words of congratulations to
the couple. John Hazlett is an
honored member of the community and has been for many years the efficient
librarian for the Methodist Sunday School and still retains his place among the
youth of the community. The couple
received many suitable and appropriate gifts for the occasion.
Perth
Courier, October 31, 1919
Last Monday October 27, the 60th
anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and
Mrs. Andrew Lister, West Ward, was celebrated when many friends gathered at
the home to offer gifts and extend congratulations. The interior of the home was lavishly decorated with a great
number of beautiful flowers which were sent from Perth and distant friends.
Refreshments were served during the afternoon and evening and the
anniversary was a most happy and interesting occasion and one long to be
remembered. Mr. and Mrs. Lister
were united in marriage by Rev. R. L. Stephenson, M.A., Rector of St. James
Church, on October 27, 1859 and have resided in Perth ever since.
Mrs. Lister’s maiden name was Ann Oates of Drummond and she came to
Canada from Ireland with her parents. Mr.
Lister was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and
the family was one of the best known and respected in the olden times before
death and removal otherwise thinned their ranks.
Mr. and Mrs. Lister were blessed with a large family and with one
exception, John, all are living: Misses
Jennie and Maggie at home; George A., James and Mrs. A. McLaren of Winnipeg;
Mrs. James Daniels of Windsor; Mrs. John Black of Smith’s Falls.
Perth
Courier, November 7, 1919
Photo of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Lister of Perth, who celebrated their Diamond
Wedding on October 27, 1919 (see article above)
Perth
Courier, Jan. 16, 1920
There was a family gathering at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. George Illingworth on
New Year’s Day in Almonte, the occasion being the 50th anniversary
of their wedding. The guests were
the sons and daughters, the grandchildren and great grandchildren of the happy
couple. Fifty years ago Mr. and
Mrs. Illingworth were married by Rev. Mr. Gordon, who was then minister of St.
Andrew’s Church and the ceremony took place at the residence of the bride’s
parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Berryman of Almonte. To them five children were born, three sons and two
daughters, all of whom were at the golden reception except William who resides
in Toronto and due to illness could not be present.
The sons are Robert and John B. in Almonte; William in Toronto; Mrs.
George Cook of Almonte; and Mrs. Gould of Ottawa. There are fourteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Mr. and Mrs. Illingworth have resided continuously in Almonte and for the
past 34 years have carried on a most successful grocery business.
Both are hale and hearty and able to actively conduct the business
without help.
An event of unusual interest took place
on Wednesday evening December 31 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. D. Robertson at 8:00 when their youngest daughter Edith
Jean was married to W. J. Anderson,
the marriage being performed by Rev. S. Gorley Brown in the presence of a number
of guests and relatives. What lent
a special interest to the affair was the fact that the 50th
anniversary of the bride’s parents was being celebrated the same evening and
every member of the family of nine was present at the double event.
Those coming from a distance were: George
from Grand Prairie, Alberta; Edward from Vegraville, Alberta; Elizabeth (Mrs.
A.H. McLaren) from N. Battleford; and Sadie (Mrs. W. J. Haire) from Toronto.
The other members of the family are Mrs. A.W. Matthews of Ramsay; Ethel,
Edith and Ernest at home. At the
conclusion of the ceremony a supper was served the table being prettily
decorated with carnations and ferns and appropriate toasts were given by Mr.
Brown emphasizing the uniqueness of the event where so large a family were able
to be together after so many years of separation without a break in the family
circle. The ceremony of fifty years ago was performed by the late
Rev. Howard D. Steele at the home of the late Mrs. William Scott on the 1st
Line Ramsay. Mrs. William Robertson
was Miss Sarah J. Scott. After a
couple of hours of social enjoyment Mr. and Mrs. Anderson left for their home on
the 9th Line Ramsay the farm recently purchased by Mr. Anderson from
Mr. D. Drummond. Almonte Gazette
Perth
Courier, March 26, 1920
Mr.
and Mrs. James Cummings of Cobden celebrated their
Golden Wedding recently. They were
both born in Dalhousie township and have both reached their 77th
year. Mrs. Cummings’ maiden name
was Mary Storie and at her home near McDonald’s Corners in 1870, Mr. and Mrs.
Cummings were married. Shortly
afterward, they moved to a beautiful and valued farm on Zion Lane, Ross
township, now occupied by their son William.
For 37 years they labored successfully on the farm.
Perth
Courier, May 21, 1920
Mr.
and Mrs. Albert Bingley of Poland celebrated their
Silver Wedding at their home at “Glennburnie” on Friday evening, May 14.
Twenty five years ago Mr. and Mrs. Bingley were united in marriage by the
late Rev. James McIlroy who for a number of years ministered to the people of
Poland. The bridesmaid was Mrs. E.
J. McFarland of Lavant Station, then Miss Belle Paul of Lavant and the groom was
supported by his brother, Mr. C.D. Bingley of this village.
Both bridesmaid and groomsman were present at the anniversary
celebration. Many guests had been
invited and the splendid, commodious home of Mr. and Mrs. Bingley was well
filled. Both possess the gift of
making everyone feel at home and under their hearty welcome even the most
reserved warmed up to the pleasant occasion and good conversation.
The wedding was everything that could be desired even to the bride’s
cake crowned with orange blossoms and served with ice cream.
There was a beautiful array of wedding gifts.
The table in the hall upstairs fairly groaned under the load of silver,
which bears silent testimony to the esteem and good wishes of those who were
present. These tokens of good will, will no doubt help to remind Mr.
and Mrs. Bingley for many years to come, of the high place they hold in the
estimation of the community.
Perth
Courier, July 16, 1920
Mr.
and Mrs. William Hazelton of Renfrew County
celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary.
Mr. Harper was born at Perth and is a grandson of the late Col. Taylor,
M.P.P. of Perth.
Photo accompanies this article
On Tuesday, July 6, Mr. and Mrs. David Brownlee of Harper celebrated their Golden Wedding. On that date in 1870 Elizabeth Lindsay of Renfrew and David Brownlee of McDonald’s Corners were united in marriage by Rev. Mr. Thompson of McDonald’s Corners. The bridesmaid at the wedding, Mrs. Jas. Storie of McDonald’s Corners was present at the Golden Wedding. Those of the family present were Mrs. Fred Darou of Fallbrook; Robert and Mrs. A.M. Sinclair of Rocanville(?), Sask.; James of Sudbury; Mrs. John Gibson and Mrs. Ewen Cameron of Harper; Mrs. Henry Cameron of Wemyss. Two boys, Findlay and George of Rocanville(?) were unable to attend. At 5:00 a tastefully and bountiful repast was served on a long table placed on the lawn and about 140 guests sat down to enjoy the good things. Toasts were given to the “Golden” bride and groom by Rev. G. Treanor(?) of Balderson and Messrs. A.M. Leighton of Perth and G. Cunningham of Harper. The evening was spent in a social way, with games, music, vocal, instrumental and victrola. Those attending from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. R. Brownlee and child and Mrs. A.M. Sinclair of Rocanville; Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Brownlee of Sudbury; Mr. Jno Hannah and Jas. MacDonald of Fisher, Minnesota; Mr. and Mrs. J. Kimberly of Peterboro; Mrs. M. Todd of Smith’s Falls; Mrs. M. Rogers and Stuart and Mr. and Mrs. J. Holliday of New Boyne.
Posted: July 05, 2005.