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"DECEMBER WEDDINGS ' Dunn--Stone. On Wednesday, Dec: 12, a pretty. wedding took place st the home of Me and Mrs, T. M. McKee, Vespra, when their eldest daugh- , Idi Mabel, was united in the holy bonds imony 'to Mr. Wm, Thomas Dunn, Midhurst. The ceremony was performed by Dr. Long, Toronto, iate relatives 'und friends. To, the strains -of the Loheng-in Wedding March, played by Miss Irene Daw- son, the 'bride entered the parlour sccom- | tel of m: ~ the bride's unele, Rev, in the presence of imm panied by her father. - She was becomin attired in' a brown' broadcloth suit, wi pink crepe de chene waist and carried a shower boquet of white-caristions. Durin the signing. of the°rogister, Miss Elsie Ferri: sang "Because." The groom's gift to the bride -was"s set of fox furs, to the pianist anid Miss Ferris, pins set with pearls. After vartaking of a sumptuous répast' Mr: and Min." Dun Jefe on the evening train for points west and south. Hickling--Dobson. \ A very pretty but quiet wed soleninized ut the 'home of the brit 'spar- ents, "Valley Farm" on: Wednesday, Decem-:'| ber 12, at 2.30 p.m., when Roy Nelson, only son of Mr. and Mrs, Chas, Hickling, was' ® united in marriage to Lydia Olevia, young- est daughter of Mr. andyMrs, Robert Dob- + son, of Con. 8, Vespra, There were 'no at- tendunts. "The bride, who entered the draw- ing-room with he? father, while her, sister, Miss Hazel Dobson, played Wyman's Wed. ding March, wore a' beautiful gown of ivory silk crepe de chene and carried' a bouquet of carhations and bridal wreath. The cere- mony was petformed by the Rev. J. A. Leece of Angus. At its close Miss. Een Dob- *n, cousin of the -bride, sang Sanderson's AU Jay Be Thine." The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a, Victrola and to Miss H. "Dabeon « pretty jewel cave. Afier s very dainty luncheon, Mr. and Mrs. Hickling left for.Toronto -and Belle- 'ville, The bride's travelling suit was navy blue serge; white hat and: bléek fox furs. Thé many vostly and beautiful presents re: ceived: by the bride testified to the.esteem in which the young couple are held -by their numerous friends, Horton--Willson | A. wedding of particular interest to meri- | bers of the Order-of the Eastern Star, took | placer nt'2 o'@lock on Wednesday afternoon, | i St. Edmund's Church, Dovercourt Road, Toronto, when. Mildred May, only daughter of Mr. nd" Mrs. Herbert ©. Willson, was married to Mr. Vernon Clarke Hotton, son of the Rev. Gilbert. Horton and 'Mrs: Hor: rgunist for some time, performing the cer- " emony. > Mise V."R. Broughton of Bradford played the wedding music and Mrs, Ruipert Brown, Belleville, sister of the groom, sang "All Mine Alone" during the 'signing of the register. 'The bride, who was given sway by her father, looked lovely in her white satin-wedding gown- with Georgette crepe and silver lace trimmings and she carried « white ivory. prayer book-(her most cherished gift) "sent: 10 her by her.brother, Sergeant Herbert L.. Willson, who is on duty overseas From the:book fell a shower of lilies-of-the- Valley, each tiny spray: suspending from a white 'satin streamer. | Her 'veil, which hung to'the hem of her skirt, was beatled and each of the three points was caught with » spray of orange blossoms; a coronet of the same towers encircling ier head She + ware a solitaire diamond ring, a gift.of the groom, Miss Angas Walton ts bridesmaid, wore pale yellow sutin. de chene with gold trimmings. and a black and gold lace hat with: velvet streamers to*her waist. "Her gift' fronr the: groom was -u. necklace' set with u diamond und baroque pearls and she curried s sheaf "of yellow baby. 'mums -with tulis streamers." "The little four-year-old '-godson Of the bride, Master Jack Berkin shaw, was ring. bearer, and carried. his' pre: cious burtien' on, "x, white satin éushion eon: sealed in the heart of a white rose. | -- He wore a white sutin Lord Fauntleroy suit with plumed tum o'shanter and' bis. gift froni the bride was « signet ring. The best | wat Cupt, M> E, Hert of | who left for Texas a few days ago, were | vushers and wore the groom's. gifts; tie pins His-gifts to: the' organist 'and soloist: were peorl-brooches, The alfar of the church wax banked with palms and ferns and five baskets: of flowers, each -tied. with ite own color of sutin "ribbon, wete sent by Queen ¥sther. Chapter,' Order of astern Star, of which the bride-ix an officer: The pews! for the olfjcers were tied with the colors blues ~ yellow, "white, green und red, while white Sytin ribbons marked the other, guest -pew: Two. floes were used 'iw the decorations. in honor. of the bri two soldier brothers: i reception was-held at 's parents in Oseington, | Ave. Mrs. Willson wore a mahogany satin Tiverdresof black 'ninon, red roses | "and. small black -toqus 'The groptii's par. ents were unable to he present owing to illorss.. "Many anid costly were the gifts |, which inchaded «handsome French china | teasetrund table mirror, from the officers of Que - Chapter, & silver. tea service ftom the congrdgetion of St. Peter's Church, Innisfil, ahd a fumed oak china cabinet, the 'gift' of the firm of Ingram & Bell,-of which ' "the groom is a member, ~The bride's table | was centred -with -her four-storey wedding cake amd bouqueté of. narcissi adorned the corners of the table: | Mr. and Mrs, Horttm left later for King- | stot, Belleville, and other points east, the bride travelling ina nigger brown broad- cloth 'suit with hat of brown panne velvet and gold lace with a touch-of- burnt orange. Bhe als) wore the groom's gift, lovely, fox * furs, On their return, Mr. and Mrs. Horton will reside' with the bride's parents at 1302 Ossington Ave. x : Belgian Children Plead for Xmas, Gift The orphans of Belgium do' not ask 'for | this Christmas; they do not ask: for | isu but what » joy it would-be to | * them actress, sot rove eet ae for the sake of the Belgian Ee officers :-- : : Hon. Pres--Mrs..D. M.\Stewart. Hoon Viee-Pres-- ire W. D. MacLaren.' ident--Miss itotesbury. Vice-President--Miss Reeve. Secretary--Miss Gladys Firman, Treasurer--Miss Committees:--Rink--Mis Miss Audrey Firman, Miss'Fo ia Dougall. Mary As in attraction extr: Powell of the Grand cured for Dec. 24 and 2! Pickford picture, "The conceded to' be the of her histrjonic finesse she trayal, that is unlike any given to the screen by this ickford 'Coming W. Monkman, wler. Soci Miss.E. Weaymouth, Miss C, Crawford, Miss Joyce Boys. or any 'aordinary, Manager Opera House has se- 5, the new, Mary Little "American," i greatest patriotic meas: ever seen on the motion picture screen. As Angela Moore, i who braves. the di "Our Mary" atic. effort we tet ea ig: o Will there be a Victrola - , in your home this: ™, Christmas? Whenever you think of Christmas, think of the Victrola--the Christmas gift. * Berliner Gram-o- a J y land and be- exclusively and who can 'ands' the' convincin, ip peace upon all The arch, of i whe towel and: basin, strange insignia of Divinity! And it war no fictitious ceremony Jesus performed for sandaled feet were certain to be- soiled and the little American girl | needed to be washed. When Jesus-tock the Pictures framed hy Dougall Bros. 45t} angers of the war zone, {task of the lowest' Syrian scullion it meant j Misi ri Dali 'eppears'in what is. readily | that from that uy thought to be 'the greaest dram: is of her career. In scenes that:demand much /give.is the law of Divine naure. offers s por- To gain some likeness of God hax been 'hing hitherto | the,devout ambition of man throughout all famous: little | the ages, He will never lose ingerest in this m the ip through every sphere God's delight isto serve. Not to get but to fauest for God 'is the all-inclusive. idea, har- appealed 'to in all the antagonisms of | Mi It is hoped that enough players will -be clan against' others. Opposed .to. such forthcoming to form a church league. Any- | ® conception. Jesus one desiring to play is requested to send in' # v. name to the President, Secretary, member of the Committee. unto ictun picture me srrange- Committee being appointed to Tt was decided to spend part of the funds on: hazid in' the purchase of lining and batting for more quilts: which ithe ludies-have been piecing. A pape? by | Mrs. H. Hughés on "Canada's First Worian Legislator, Mrs. Louise McKinney of. Alber- ta" was read by Miss Leola MéDonald. Miss McDonald also gave 4 solo fother," Mine Belle- Goodfellow - a -- recitation "Cuddle Down," and Misses. McConkey and Webb a Piano duet. Mrs. Goodfellow and Mrs. Mit- chell gave reports. of the Totonto Conven. tion, The December -coiitribution to Field Comforts is 53 pairs of socks,-14 shirts with 2 quilts for French Relief donated by one of shirts, 132 property bags and 5 quilts. CLEANED, ALTERED A Miss M. moK FURS! WM 4 if desired) at any "His Victrolas from $27.50 to $520 (sold-on easy Master's Voice" deaers. yments, Tite for free copy of our 550-page Musical Encyclopedia, listing over 9000 Victor * MONTREAL Records. phone Company. LIMITED Lenoir Street a "His Master's Voice" Barrie Dealer GEO. VICKERS Don't Forget There are rio others! You cennet perchase Viérelas, Vidor Recerds-or 'any other "His Mattet's Voice" pri "His Master's Voice" Records Make Ideal Christmas Gifts for Vidrola Owners. - = ea ucts at any but our autherized dealers ,Remember--There are no others 2 ' were made for a.oublic meeting early, ary, the members. To 'Red 'Cross, 15. flennel ) SBEFORE Thursday, CHRISTMAS GIFTS IN: ABUNDANCE : Furs, Woollen' Sets, Robes, Coats, Gloves and Mitts, . Hats and Caps, Etc., Etc. F ESPECIALLY "Weare offering some splendid IN FURS AND LADIES' COATS values, December 20,1917. SNONDMNABH