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PAGE SIX THE 'DAILY TIMES-GAZETTE MONDAY, JUNE 28, 1948 'Miss Helen Joan Tonkin Is Wed In Picturesque Ceremony ' @t. Amdrew's United Church, de- corated with ferns and tall stand- ards of white peonies and blue delphiniums, was the setting for a wedding of interest on Saturday af- tternoon, when Miss Helen Joan #Tonkin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 'Harold H. Tonkin, became the bride lof Mr. Robert Gray McNab, son of "Mr. and Mrs. Robert McNab all of {Oshawa, The ceremony was per- formed by Rev. George Telford, 'M.A. BD, Mr. C. J. W. Taylor, D. €.M., presided at the organ through- .out the service andy accompanied Miss. Jean Magill AR.C.T., who sang "I'll Walk Beside You" at the open- ing of the ceremony and "O Perfect "Love" at the signing of the regis- ter, . ' The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a portrait gown of white brocaded nylon marquisette, fashioned with moulded Victorian suttoned basque and richly gather- ed skirt sweeping into a long circu- lar train, The bodice was made with a deep U neckline. The long full sleeves were gathered in a deep cuff which was edged with fine pleating. Her finger tip veil of tulle illusion was caught to the head with a ban- deau of tulle held with white lilacs. the wore a single strand of pearls and carried a cascade of white roses and blue delphiniums with sprays of white and purple heather from Scotland. ie ald wis. Bia Mrs. Doug! Langm - tron of honor for her sister. Mrs. Don Rutledge of Hamilton, and Miss Phyllis Baxter of Oshawa also at- tended her, and Miss Moyra Gil- more, cousin of the bridegroom, was junior bridesmaid. They wore iden- tical frocks of American Beauty nylon marquisette over white taffe- ta, designed with tight fitting but- toned bodices with deep U necklines and short cap sleeves with very full gathered skirts. They wore match- ing short frilled mittens and crown- less hats with sweetheart brims ac- ' cented with blue forget-me-nots. Their jewellery was a single strand of pearls and they carried nosegays of white roses and blue corn flow- ers misted in white tulle. Mr. Ian McNab was best man for his brother. The ushers were Mr. David James of Oakville, Mr. Eric Lindsay and Mr, Robert Luke of - Oshawa, . The reception was held at Ade- faide House, Oshawa. Mrs, Tonkin, the bride's mother, greeted the gilests wearing a floor length dress of Queen's blue silk crepe made with deep square neckline and short sleeves. Soft drapery accented the bodice and lent interest to the skirt. She wore a wide brimmed crown- Jess hat of navy blue mohair with matching taffetta bow at the back, navy blue elbow length gloves and a corsage of white roses and blue delphinium florets. Mrs. McNab, the bridegroom's mother, who also assisted in wel- coming the guests, * wore a floor length gown of silver grey, fashion- ed with long bodice of fine import- ed lace over pink and long lily point sleeves, Dr accented the graceful skirt of silk crepe. She wore a wide brimmed hat of grey and pink mohair caught under the brim at the back with sweet peas shading from pale pink to deep mauve. Sweet peas composed her corsage. Pink and white larkspur, and gypsophilia flanked with pink and white tapers in crystal candelabra, and the three tier wedding cake graced the bride's table, which was laid with a white linen cut work cloth edged with wide filet lace. Pouring tea were Mrs. E. F. Cuth- bertson and Mrs. Leonard Wake- ford. Those serving were Miss Ruth McGlashan, Miss Gloria Attersley, Miss Audrey Knaggs, Miss Helen Leavens, Miss Mildred (Mid) Mc- Adam, Miss Gwen Forde, Miss Mar- jon Baxtey and Miss Mary Lou Flummerfelt of St. Catharines, The Rev. George Telford as toastmaster proposed the toast to the bride which was responded to by the bridegroom, The toast to the bridal attendants was proposed by Mr. Ian McNab, brother of the bridegroom, |* and responded to by Mr. Robert Luke. The toast to the parents of the bride and bridegroom was pro- posed by Dr. Douglas Langmaid. Cablegrams of congratulations were received from Mr. and Mrs. A. 8. Graham of Dunbarton, Dundarton- shire, Scotland, and Mrs, W. Thor- burn Mrs. D. McLean of Kirk- intilloch, Scotland, also a telegram of good wishes from Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Dunbar of Sonoma, Cali- Bridesmaids in Pale Blue Attend Radiant Bride for her wedding in Ebenezer United Church r tly. The att MISS FAY ARLENE FOUND AND HER ATTENDANTS dant from left to right are Miss Barbara Nightingale, Miss Carolyn Carnwith, Miss Myrna Peterson, Miss Gwen Osborne, and Miss Nancy Anderson. The flower girl is little A pretty wedding wags held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Mc- Neil, Kendal Avenue, on Saturday afternoon when their daughter Miss Phyllis Aileen McNeil was united in marriage to Mr, Lawrence Walk- er Millson of Bethany, son of Mr, and Mrs. Lanson Millson of New- tonville, Ont. Roses and peonies adorned the rooms and an arch of pink ond white streamers and or- ange blossoms centred with foxgloves made an: effteive set- ting for the ceremony perform- ed by the Rev. J. Verner McNeely, bride-to-be was escorted to a dec- orated chair under the archway where she opened the gaily wrapped gifts. A program. of games was en- Joyed by all the guests, prizes be- ing awarded to Mrs. Earle Hamil- ton, Mrs. Les Eagleson and Mrs. George Curl. Lunch was served by the hostess with Mrs. Fred Smith and Miss Ina Heard assisting. Mrs. Fred Smith read the bride's fore- cast. Mrs. C. J. Harrison entertained at a mixed party of fifthy guests. The future bride and bridegroom were escorted to a corner of the room which was festooned with pink and white streamers and seated on a bench also decorated in pink. The bride-to-be was presented with a red rose corsage and a cake decora- ted to represent a wedding cake. The presentation of the gifts ar- ranged in a pink basket was then made, Mrs, C. J. Harrison reading an address expressing good luck and happiness to the future. bride and bridegroom. Refreshments '| were served and dancing rounded --Photo by Ballard, Toronto. fornia. ~ Later Mr. and Mrs. McNab left by motor for Toronto going on later to Balm Beach near Midland, and points in Northern Ontario. For tra- velling the bride chose a grey and white figured crepe dress made with round neckline and short sleeves and skirt of unpressed pleats, She wore a wide brimmed crownless hat of grey milan straw, grey gloves, red Personals Accounts of social events and of visitors to and from the city are Appreciated by the Social Department. TELEPHONE 33 shoes and bag, also the bridegroom's gift a double strand of rhinestones. For a corsage she wore white roses. Before leaving the bride threw her bridal bouquet which was caught by Miss Helen Leavens, On their returha the newly mar- ried couple will reside in Oshawa. The bride's gifts to the brides- maids were gold-filled perfume vials, monogrammed and dated. t Robson Leather Aux. Holds Annual Picnic The Robson Leather Ladies' Aux held its picnic at Lakeview Sy atainy last. The members of focal 205 and their families all joined in to make fhe event & great success. The biggest attraction was the different races for young and old. The winners were as follows: Taree years and under a prize for one. . ors 3 to 5 years--1 Donald Adalr, 2 Louis Peters, 3 Wayne McMullen. Girls 3b ye 1 Barbara Hughes, 2 Lynda Jefferies. : io 5 to 7 years--1 Garry Bodgy. 2 steve Peters, 3 George Jucges. Girls 5 to 7 years--1 Donng Ba dour, 2 Lynda Jefferies, 3 Barbara Hughes. Boys 8 to 10 years--1 Jack Ger- mond, 2 Robert Wassell, 3 Bobbie Gledhill, Girls. 8 to 10 years--1 Marie Mc- Mullen, 2 Martha Homeo, 3 Mabel Judges. ogee 10 to 12--1 John Chappell, 2 Jack Germond, 3 Eddie Tomes. Girls 10 to 12--1 Yvonne Melen- chuk, 2 Janet Germond, 3 Margar- et French. 2 Boys 14 years and under--1 Ron- ald Melenchuk, 2 Jack Germond, 3 John Chappel. Girls 14 years and under -- 1 Yvonne Melenchuk, 2 Cathrine Chappel, 3 Janet Germond. Boys 14 years and over--1 Doug. French, 2 Ronald Melenchuk. Girls 14 years and over--1 Yvonne Melenchuk, 2 Janet Germond, 3 Catherine Chappel. Married Men's race -- 1 Andy Stark, 2 John Hermick, 3 Mike Pe- ters, Married Ladies' Race -- 1 Mrs. | Hernick, 2 Mrs. Bob Nash, 3 Mrs. Wm. Badour. : Shoe Kicking Race--1 Mrs, Mc- Ray, 2 Mrs, Carl McMullen, 3 Mrs. Bob Nash, , Ball throwing for ladies--1 Mrs. Carl McMullen, 2 Mrs. Bob Nash, 3 Mrs, Frank French. Ball throwing for men -- 1 Jack Stark, 2 John Hernick, 3 Jack Jef- feries, Bean Guessing Contest--Norman Boddy and Mrs. Arthur French tied. J . There were two exciting ball games. The first game was the men from the two top floors against the men from the two bottom floors of the plant. Those from bottom floors were the winners. The second game was thz ladies against the men and this was won The women had a draw on a beautiful mantle radio. John Her- nick held the lucky number. Extra irects for the children brought this suecessfu] picnic to a (ose. Surprise Party For 'Mr. & Mrs. Edwards Mrs. H. E. W. Brownlee, Simcoe Street North, entertained on Satur- day evening on the occasions of the 39th wedding anniversary of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Ed- wards, Athol Street East, and of the birthday of her husband, Dr. Harold Brownlée. The guests met at Mrs. Brown- 's home and then proceeded to home of her parents, who were n by surprise. After the many were opened, games were played and music and dancing en- during the evening. was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Colin Leslie, Dr. Brownlee's sister. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards were mar- ried in Glasgow, Scotland, and came to Canada almost 36 years ago, living first in Hamilton, and later, after a trip "home," settling ih Oshawa, where they have lived ever since. Mr. Edwards is the pro- prietor of a barber shop and beauty They, have two daughters, Mrs, Brownlee, of Oshawa, and Mrs. Murray Collis of Toronto, and one grandson, Master Edward Aaron Collis. ' t Out-of-town guests attending the surprise party on Saturday eve- ning, included: Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Doyle, and Mrs. Colin Les- | t lie, all of Toronto. During the evening, Mrs. Edwards had a phone call from her brother, Mr. Richard Templeton, and Mrs, Templeton, Hamilton, who were unable to be present, Miss June Hawkins Becomes a Bride Albert Street United Church, de- corated with red and white peon- t ies and ferns, the pews marked with miniature bouquets of pansies and white satin ribbons, formed an ef- fective setting on Friday evening, for the wedding of Miss June Elea- nor Hawkins, daughter of Mrs. L. S. Palmer of Oshawa and Mr. J. G. Hawkins of Norval, and Mr. Colin David Salter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred B. Salter of Oshawa. Rev. S. R. Henderson, B.A., B.D,, officia- ted. Mrs. Robert Holden played the wedding music and Miss Dorothy Stubbing sang "The Lord's Prayer" Just before the ceremony and "Be- cause" at the signing of the regis- er. Given in marriage by her uncle, Mr. Stanley D. Poque of Peterbor- ough, the bride wore a tailored suit of white suede wool broadcloth, the jacket was fashioned with a double breasted front and a fish tail back. She wore a small hat of white flow- ers and silk mohair, white acces- sories, and red roses with white ribbon bow composed her corsage. Mrs. Willlam G. Hawkins of Nor- val, Ontario, sister-in-law of the bride, was matron of honor, and wore a suit of wine wool suede broadcloth, fashioned on the same lines as that worn by the bride. Her hat was a small grey model of corded ribbon and silk straw, She wore grey accessories and a corsage of yellow roses with yellow ribbon. Mr, William G. Hawkins of Nor- val, brother of the bride, attended the bridegroom as best man, Mr, C. J. Harrison and Mr. Earle Hamilton were ushers. The reception was held at the home of the bride, King Street, East, Oshawa. Mrs. Palmer, the brides mother, received the guests wearing a street- length dress of French grey crepe made with round neckline, short sleeves and a peplum. She wore elbow length black gloves, a wide brimmed hat of black taffeta, and a corsage of deep pink carnations, Mrs. Salter, the bride- groom's mother, who assisted, wore a navy white figured crepe dress, small black sequin hat, black acces- sories and a corsage of deep pink carnations. Mr. and Mrs. Salter left later for a trip to points north and on their return will réside in Norval, On- tario. For the honeymoon trip the bride donned a red top coat over her wedding ensemble. C. i Times-Gazette classified ads pay-- Why not try one today? ri ski, Wacho and the Rev. J. C. Peryma left yesterday to attend as dele- gates the Ukrainian Catholic Con- gress being held Wednesday, Thurs- day and Friday of this week in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Mrs, Frederick Lloyd of Winni- peg, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Wilson, Nassau Street. * ob ob Mrs. Luke Standret, Toronto, and her son Donald were visiting for wo days with Mr. and Mrs. Ste- phen Salmers, Oxford Street. * + % Mrs. George Wiggins, Oshawa and her sister, Mrs. Gordon Toop, Carlton Place, attended the gradu- ating Hospital, when their niece Miss Muriel Doucett graduated recently, * exercises at the Ontario * + Miss Patricia Pearce, Reg. N., was entertained by Mrs, C. W. Edgar, Masson Street at a crystal and lin- en shower prior to her marriage on Saturday. were Miss Elaine Edgar, Mrs, Wal- parlor in Oshawa. lace Holmes and Mrs. Ronald bg- den, Assisting Mrs. Edgar * +» Out-of-town guests who attend- ed the Luke-Reader wedding which ook place on Saturday at Scugog included Mr, and Mrs. Edgar Hann, of Oshawa; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sey- mour, Mrs. Jack Scott, and daugh- rs, the Misses Heather and Judith of Toronto. LAR BE J Mrs. Alex Poloz, Mrs. Paul Wysot- Mr. Frank Baron, Mr. John * kb Mrs. Douglas Wilson, Park Road South was among those who enter- ained for the former Miss Joan Tonkin. Members of the bride's sewing club gathered at her home and presented her with an electric boudoir clock. * + » The Rev. and Mrs. R. M. Thomp- son left on Saturday for Kennedy, Sask." where Mr. been appointed to the Kennedy- Langbank pastoral charge. For the past three years Mr. Thompson has been the pastor of Westmount Uni- ted Church. Thompson has * + 3 Out-of-town guests at the Salter- Hawkins wedding on Friday were Mr, and Mrs. H. B. Cowan, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Pogue, and Mrs. K. S. Chambers, all of Peterborough Mrs Gertrude Allin, and Mr. Phil Lewis, both of Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Hawkins, Norval; Mrs, Teresa Salter, Brockville. * +b Out-of-town guests at the McNab. Tonkin wedding on Saturday in- luded Mr. and Mrs, Keith Clark, Kingston; Mr. and Mrs. Don Rut- ledge, Hamilton; Mr. and Mrs. Mary Lou PFlummerfelt, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Flummerfelt, all of St, Cathar- ines; Mr.David James, Oakville; Mr. dnd Mrs. L. Lees, Mrs. Woodruff, Mr. and Mrs. A. Papazian, Winona, Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Firth, Mr, and Mrs. Ross Cowieson, Misses Sheena and Nancy Drummond, Mr. and 'Mrs. H.W. Temple and Mr. and Mrs. T. Varley, all of Toronto; Miss Jes- sie Gray, Kirkintillock, Scotland. * + Out-of-town guests at the Mill- son-McNeil wedding on Saturday ncluded Mrs. M. E. Allin, Los An- geles, California; Mr. Volney Moore, Buffalo, N.Y.; Mrs. Bert Caldwell and Donald Caldwell, Toronto; Mr. and Mrs. Willis Farrow, Mr. and Mrs. Lanson Millson, Mifs Doreen Millson and Mr. Edgar Millson, all of Newtonville; ham, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gra- ham, Mr. Melvin Graham, all of Newcastle; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Turner, Mrs. Samuel 'Turner, Miss Doris Jackman, all of Bowmanville: Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Millson and Mr. Blake Stapleton all of Port Hope. Mrs. Alfred Gra- A Mr. and Mrs. Robert - Shearer, Alexander Boulevard, have visiting them, Turney and son Victor, from Bel- fast, Ireland. They will be visiting Mr. Shearer's sister Mrs. Robt. Bowmanville. The Bridal Pair Leaving Church MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM JAMES HENRY pictured after their recent wedding. The bride, who is the former Fay Arlene Found, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cecil Found of Courtice, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon A. Henry, --Photo by Ballard, Toronto. L, also Mrs. Turney's other brothers, Mr. Jack Shearer of Oshawa, Mr. Thomas Shearer of Whitby and Mr. David Shearer of Taronto. Mrs. Turney and her son will return to Ireland early in September, WANTED A home for a boy of 16, (Collegiate Student) of Mission- ary Parents. Would - be willing to work in lieu (of part board. + Social Notices E An $1.00 Marriage Announcements $1.00 ENGAGEMENTS Mr. and Mrs. Howard Broad an- nounce the engagement of their daughter, Yvonne to Mr. Eric Suth- erland, son of Mr. and Mrs, Wemyss Sutherland, all of Oshawa. The marriage will take place at Ade- laide House on Friday, July -23, at 2.30 pm. LS 1 Mr. and Mrs. John Thompson wish to announce the engagement of their youngest daughter, Mildred Winnifred, to Charles (Tod) Wil- liam Lintner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lintner of Whitby. The marriage will take place on Satur- day, July 24, in First Baptist Church, at 3 p.m, U ITS FINER ... TAs T! ® When you taste this finer, richer Chase and Sanborn, you'll agree it's 'right'... words can't do it justice. You'll call it, "real coffee... the finest money can buy 1" Your grocer has it vacuum packed and in the economical paper bag. Get EE : ITS RICHER ITS CHASE a SANBORN different ...so delicious...so distinctly a pound of Chase & Sanborn today | y Showers Held For Former June Hawkins Mrs. Colin David Salter, the for- mer Miss June Eleanor Hawkins, has been feted by a number of her friends prior to her marriage. Mrs. Frank Taylor and Miss Marion Glenville were joint hostesses at a shower held at the home of the bride, King Street, East, for forty guests. The archway was decorated with a pink watering can with streamers falling from it to the out an enjoyable evening. Miss Dorothy Stubbins gave a shower at the home of Miss Isobel Terry for Miss June Hawkins, also for Miss Milderd McInroy whose marriage to Mr. Don Mitchell took place June 19. The two brides were seated in two decorated chairs and feach presented with a Singer tra- velling iron by Mrs. Murray Pater- son. The guests were members of the staff of th local branch of The Bank of Montreal. Lunch was serv- ed by the hostess assisted by sever- al of the guests. PROLIFIC RUINS Ruins of the French city of Ar- les yielded, a statue of Venus, a bust of Marcellus, and a head of Augustus, who visited the city in gifts arranged om a table. The 43 B.C. Roses, Peonies, Orange Blossom Setting for Pretty Wedding while Mrs. John Fisher played the wedding music. The soloist was Mrs. Bruce Sharrard who sang Oh Perfect Love and 'Because. The ring used-for the ceremony had be- longed to the -bride's grandmother the late Mrs. McNeil. |! The bride was given in marriag, by her father. Her gown of tradi- tional white satin was - fashioned with a fitted bodice and a graceful skirt with 'a slight train. 'A nar- row cut 'work "bertha embroidered with seed pearls encircled the shoulders, and a half-wreath of 'or- ange bolssom held her fingertip veil of embroidered net, Her jewel- lery was the bridegroom's gift of pearls and her bouquet was of red Better Time roses. The bridesmaid was Miss Aileen Ogden of Oshawa. Gowned in peach bengaline she carried a nose- gay of Picardy gladiolus petals and pale blue carnations, with the samg fresh flowers on a matching bane deau on her hair. .Her gown was styled with a fitted bodice and full skirt accented with a large bow at the hipline. Matching gloves com- plimented the tiny puff sleeves. Her jewellery was an antique amethyst pendant. Mr. Leland Millson was his bro ther's best man; and ushering the guests wag Mr. Samuel Turner of Bowmanville. Following the ceremony a recepe tion was held in the banquet hall of King Street United Church. To ree ceive her guests the bride's mother wore pale blue silk jersey with white accessories and a corsage of pink roses. Assisting her was the bridegroom's mother, wearing black with a touch of cerise, matching ace cessories and a corsage of talisman roses. Mrs. Alfred Graham of New- castle, presided at the table. The newly married couple left on a motoring tour of the Muskoka district. The bride wearing a navy blue moire silk dress with a full skirt and a deep waist band end ing in a bustle back. Her accessore ies were white and she wore a core sage of pink gladiolus petals. On their return Mr. and Mra. Millson will make their home Bethany, where the bridegroom .. the principal of Bethany Continua« tion. School. The bride's gift to her attendant was several pieces of sterling sile ver to add to her collection, and from the bridegroom the best man received a gold cigarette case. 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