Hamilton Spectator

Marriages 1883

January 5, 1883

ARMSTRONG-BUSH - At Thorold, on the 4th January, by the Rev. T. Sullivan, assisted by the Rev. M. Hayden, Alfred Hamilton Armstrong, of this city, third son of the late Cpt. G. H. Armstrong, to Anna Marie Bush, third daughter of W. D. Bush, Esq., of Thorold.

BARTMANN-SOHUMACHER - On the 3rd instant, by the Rev. Mr. W. Warneke, at the residence of the bride's parents, Fredericka, third daughter of Mr. George Schumacher, to Mr. A. Bartmann, both of this city.

January 9, 1883

CUNNINGHAM-PTOLEMY - At the residence of the bride's father, on the 27th December, 1882, by the Rev. W. P. Walker, Mr. Robert Cunningham, to Janet Gillies, daughter of James G. Ptolemy, Esq., all of Binbrook.

January 12, 1883

FARLOW-TOCK - By the Rev. D. L. Brethour, on January 10th, at the residence of the bride's father, James Farlow, late of Winnipeg, to Rebecca, youngest daughter of Joseph Took, of Milton.

January 18, 1883

MOORE-HEMPHILL - At the residence of the bride's parents, 101 Market street, on the 17th instant, Edward J. Moore, to Clara Hemphill, both of this city.

January 23, 1883

ALLAN-SEED - At the residence of the bride's mother, 138 Cannon street east, by the Rev. J. Philp, George Allan, to Miss Emma Seed, both of this city.

CUMMINGS-CARROLL - On the 23rd instant, at St. Mary's Cathedral, by the very Rev. E. I. Heenan, Mr. John Cummings, to Miss Catharine Carroll, also of this city.

January 25, 1883

POWELL- FIRKINS - In Toronto, on January 24, by the Rev. J. C. Cameron, Charles W. Powell, of Hamilton, to Miss Amelia Firkins, of Toronto.

KITTSON-O'REILLY - At Christ Church Cathedral, Hamilton, on 24th January, by the Rev. C. H. Mockridge, D.D., rector, E. Graves Kittson, of Winnipeg, Manitoba, to Alice Henrietta, youngest daughter of the late Gerald O'Rellly, M.D., of Hamilton.

January 27, 1883

VANALLEN-BURWELL - On the 24th instant, at the residence of the bride's sister, 80 Hunter street west, by the Rev. J. Philp, Edwin VanAllen, to Mary Ann Burwell, both of this city.

January 29, 1883

WOODWORK-LAIDMAN - On January 10th, at Willow Lawn Farm, by the Rev. R. J. Elliott, Mr. Johnson Woodwork, of Seneca, to Miss Sarah Ann Laidman, second daughter of John E. Laidman, Esq., of Binbrook.

MCKINNELL-SMITH - On the 24th instant, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. W. P. Walker, William J. H. McKinnell, Daisy Hill, Binbrook, to Elizabeth Ann, eldest daughter of K. Smith, Esq., of Glanford.

February 1, 1883

RUSSELL-MCINTOSH - In this city, on the 13st January, by the Rev. D. H. Fletcher, George E. Russell, to Balla, youngest daughter of James Mcintosh, all of this city.

February 6, 1883

HAYS-O'CALLAGHAN - On the 5th Instant, at St. Peter's Palace, London, by the Right Rev. Monseigneur Bruyere, assisted by the Rev. M. J. Teernan, D. Hays, Esq., of Toronto, to Mary J., daughter of the late D. O'Callaghan, of this city.

TASKER- FEATHERSTONE - The nuptials of Miss Mary Featherstone, daughter of Mr. Jackson Featherstone, of Nelson, and Mr. Tasker, of Trafalgar, were celebrated at the residence of the bride's father last Thursday, February 1. The ceremony was performed at 5 o'clock in the afternoon by the Rev. Mr. Abraham, of Burlington, in the presence of sixty or seventy invited guests.

February 7, 1883

WALTERS-STEVENS - At the residence of the bride's mother, 25 Ferrie street east, on Tuesday, February 6, by the Rev. D. H. Fletcher, John Ireland Walters, of Battle Creek, Michigan, to Lizzie F. J. Stevens, youngest daughter of the late John W. Stevens, of this city.

February 8, 1883

BRENNEN-CHEFFEY - At Toronto, February 7, by Rev. W. J. Hunter, at the residence of the bride's father, Dr. Cheffey, Joseph S. Brennen, of the firm of M. Brennen & Sons, sash, blind, and door manufacturers, Hamilton, to Libbie, youngest daughter of Dr. Cheffey, of Toronto.

BROWN-KING - At Tapleytown, on the 7th instant, by the Rev. Thomas Smith, Mr. Thomas Brown, to Miss Abigail Adella King, all of Woodburn.

February 9, 1883

CULHAN-COPP - On Thursday, 8th February, at the residence of the bride's father, West Lawn, Hamilton, by the Rev. J. W. Stewart, J. A. Culhan, barrister, of Hamilton, to Helen W. Copp, eldest daughter of A. Copp, Esq.

February 15, 1883

RUMSEY-BOOK - In this city, on the 14th instant, at Christ Church Cathedral, by the Rev. C. Mockridge, Thomas Rumsey, to Emma Book, youngest daughter of the late William Book, both of Hamilton.

February 20, 1883

BAILEY-MORTON - At Chicago, on the 12th instant, by the Rev. T. J. Shaffes, of Quinn Chapel, A.M.E. Church, Mr. J. W. Bailey, of Chicago, to Miss Lizzie Morton, third daughter of Mr. George Morton, of Hamilton, Ontario.

O’NEIL-BURNS - In Waterdown, on February 17th, by the Rev. Father Lillian, John O'Neil, to Miss Mary Burns, of Waterdown.

February 22, 1883

NESBIT-SINCLAIR - At Cooksville, on the 2nd instant, at the residence of Charles Schiller, Esq., brother-in-law of the bride, by the Rev. George Brown, Mathew Nesbit, merchant, to Sarah Sinclair, both of Hamilton.

MCLEAN-BALLARD - At Hamilton, on the 21st instant, at the residence of the bride's mother, by Rev. R. G. Sutherland, Mr. John McLean, of Stouffville, barrister, to Miss Anne Ballard, daughter of the late Luke Ballard

February 23, 1883

FRET-JOSEPH (Montreal) - The marriage of an Indian named Fret to the widow of the late Chief Joseph of Oka was celebrated at the village by a protestant minister with the usual festivities after.

March 2 1883

HANSELL-LEUTZ - On the 1st of March, at the residence of Mr. Carl Blaase, Minnie Leutz, to Hans Christian Hansel, both from Denmark.

March 3, 1883

BURNISTON-WAKEHAM - In this city, on March 1, at the residence of the bride's father, 52 Burlington street west, by the Rev. Mr. Mockridge, Edward Burniston, to Ann Minekin, eldest daughter of Mr. John Wakeham, all of this city.

March 14, 1883

SCOTT-LUND - At Port Perry, on Wednesday, March 7th, by the Rev. John Curry, William G. Scott, of Hamilton, Ontario, to Minnie A. B., youngest daughter of H. Lund, Esq., Port Perry.

March 15, 1883

OAKES-LAWSON - At the B. C. Parsonage, Emerald street, on the 14th instant, by the Rev. J. H. Collins, Mr. Frederick Oakes, of this city, to Miss Mary Lawson, of Dundas.

March 22, 1883

YOUNG-GAGE - At St. Paul's Church, Glanford, Wednesday, March 21, were married Miss Julia C. Gage, second daughter of Mr. William Gage of Ryckman's Corners, to Mr. Peter F. Young, attorney, of this city. The bride was attired in plum silk with tulle veil and orange blossoms and looked exceedingly well. The bridesmaids were attired as follows: Miss Lydia E. Gage, sister of the bride, in garnet silk; Miss Nellie Gage, of Hamilton, cousin of the bride, in plum silk; Miss Bertie Gage, another sister of the bride, in pale blue nun's veiling, all with appropriate head-dresses. The groomsmen were Lieut. W. Young, brother of the groom, and Mr. W. J. McIntyre, of Hamilton. Rev. George A. Bull performed the ceremony after which dinner was discussed at the residence of the bride's father. There were many handsome and expensive presents. Mr. and Mrs. Young left for the West in the evening, departure being signalled by a broadside of good wishes and symbolic rice.

March 23, 1883

LEE-MARSH - In this city, on the 20th January, by the Rev. Mr. VanWyck, Robert Lee, to Edith Josephine, eldest daughter of Mr. H. Marsh, both of this city.

March 29, 1883

BAYFIELD-STEVENSON - A fashionable wedding took place at Waterdown last evening. Mr. Matthew Bayfield of East Flamborough was united in marriage to Miss Isabella Stevenson, daughter of the late James Stevenson, of Waterdown, the ceremony being performed at Grace Church by Rev. Mr. Francis, the rector.

HARDIE-CHAMPION - In this city, on the 29th March, at the residence of Rev. J. Odery, Mr. Mark Hardie, to Miss Phebe Champion, all of this city.

April 5, 1883

MILLLGAN-PORTER - By the Rev. J. VanWyk, B.A., on April 4, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Edward Milligan, to Miss Louisa Porter, all of Hamilton.

VALLANCE-ZEALAND - On the 5th Instant, at Christ Church Cathedral, by the Rev. C. H. Mockridge, D.D., William Vallance, to Minnie, eldest daughter of Capt. William Zealand, all of this city.

April 6, 1883

MOODY-INNOCENT - On the 2nd instant, at the Manse, by the Rev. C. H. Mockridge, D.D., Christopher Moody, of Toronto, to Kitty, eldest daughter of G. Innocent, of Toronto, and step-daughter of the late G. Getz, of this city.

CHARLTON-FANNING - On the 5th instant, at Hamilton, by the Rev. W. W. Carson, Mr. J. C. Charlton, to Miss Nannie Fanning, all of Hamilton.

April 7, 1883

BELT-FARMER - On April 5, at St. John's Church, Ancaster, by the Rev. rural dean Belt, father of the bridegroom, assisted by the Rev. rural dean Bull, Rev. J. G. H. Whitcombe, and Rev. J. C. Clarke, incumbent of Ancaster, Rev. Alfred James Bait, of Arthur, to Mary, eldest daughter of George D. Farmer, of the Grange, Ancaster.

TREMAINE-BENNETT - A quiet wedding came off at Brantford, Wednesday, when Miss Sarah D. Bennett, eldest daughter of Mr. John C. Bennett, became Mrs. Alfred M. Tremaine. The bridal pair went east to enjoy the honeymoon.

April 10, 1883

GREEN-REID - On April 6th, at the residence of the bride's father, 769 Richmond street, London, by the Rev. Dr. Proudfoot, Edward W. Green, to Barbara E., youngest daughter of Mr. William Reid, all of London.

STEPHENSON-MUNZLNGER - On the 9th instant, by the Rev. W. G. Phillips, Harry D. Stephenson, to Celia, second daughter of J. M. Munzinger, both of this city.

April 11, 1883

BOWERS-GIBBS - On the 11th instant, at the Church of the Ascension, Samuel A. Bowers, of Rochester, N.Y., to Miss Jessie L. Gibbs, of this city.

April 12, 1883

MALLOCH-MALLOCH - At Smith's Falls, on the 11th instant, by the Rev. S. Mylne, Francis Stewart Malloch, of Brockville, to Mary Stewart, youngest daughter of the late Edward Malloch, of Ottawa.

THOMSON-PEEBLES - At the residence of the bride's parents, at Elmhill, Strabane, by the Rev. Mr. Robertson, of Strabane, Mr. John Thomson, of this city, to Miss Venitia, second daughter of Matthew Peebles, Esq., J.P., of Strabane.

April 14, 1883

CAMPBELL-TAYLOR - St. Catharines society circles were full of excitement on Wednesday over the wedding of Miss Louise Taylor, youngest daughter of Mr. James Taylor, of that city, to Mr. Lorne Campbell, banker, of Simcoe, known there some years ago in connection with the late Consolidated Bank. The ceremony was celebrated by the venerable rector of St. George's Church The Rev. Henry Holland, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Moore, his curate.

April 16, 1883

HOULESTON-WILSON - In this city, on the 16th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Lyle, Mr. George Houleston, of Buffalo, to Nellie, daughter of Thomas Wilson, of Tara, Ontario.

April 19, 1883

GAGE-SPERA - By the Rev. J. VanWyk, B.A., April 18, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. William Ira Gage, of Bartonville, to Miss Mahala C. Spera, of Saltfleet.

MCMAUNAS-ROWAN - On the 18th instant, by the Rev. Vicar Heenan, at St. Joseph's Cathedral, Fred McMannas, Esq., of Chicago, to Miss Maggie Rowan, second daughter of Mrs. Rowan, 26 Hess street, this city.

MCKENZIE-WADE - In this city, on the 18th April, by Rev. Mr. Debrisby, Evan L. McKenzie, to Maggie, second daughter of James Wade, Esq.

April 20, 1883

HARRISON-SEAMAN - On the 3rd April, at St. George the Martyr, London, England, Robert Harrison, son of the late William Harrison, of Bagworth Park, Leicestershire, to Jennie Lingwood, daughter of S. L. Seaman, of this city.

April 23, 1883

STONE-PAGIN - On the 11th instant, 3 Clifton Stone, of Detroit, formerly of this city, to Miss Ida M., youngest daughter of Dr. L. Pagin, of South Bend, Indiana.

April 23, 1883

LEES-STUART - On April 24, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. George H. Lees, to Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. Robert Stuart, all of this city.

April 26, 1883

ANDREWS-CRAWFORD - On the 23th instant, at the residence of the bride's mother, by the Rev. John Philp, B.A., Thomas Andrews, Esq., Streetsville, to Lizzie, eldest daughter of the late Patrick Crawford, city.

CAMPBELL-HENRY - On Wednesday, the 25th April, at the residence of the bride's grandfather, 235 King street west, Donald D. Campbell, to Mary, eldest daughter of Mr. James Henry, all of this city.

May 5, 1883

MOORE-SMITH - The elite of Guelph took great interest in the marriage on Tuesday at St. George's Church, of Richard, son

of John Moore, of Rockwood, to Marie E., eldest daughter of Mr. James Smith, late of Fernyhurst, Eramosa, now of Shell River, N.W.T.

May 9, 1883

SEITZ-ROURKE - At St. Michael's Church, Belleville, on Monday evening, by Monsignor Farelly, John J. Seitz, of Hamilton, to Miss Nora Rourke, of Belleville.

GRIFFITHS-EVANS - On April 26, at Christ Church Cathedral, Edwin Griffiths, of this city, to Mary Jane Evans, of Grimsby, Ontario.

May 10, 1883

BULLOCK-STEPHENSON - In this city, on the 8th instant, by the Rev. Mr. Carson, Wilson Bullock, of Caledonia, son of Mr. Bullock, of Dunnville, to Harriet M. Stephenson, daughter of Mr. R. Stephenson, of this city.

FILGIANO-DERMODY - At St. Patrick's Church, this morning, by the Rev. Father Keough, A. T. Filgiano, to Miss M. Dermody, all of this city.

May 11, 1883

HUTTON-WHITE - On Thursday, 10th May, at the residence of the bride's mother, Erie avenue, Hamilton, by the Rev. James H. White, brother of the bride, Mr. Edwin H. Hutton, of H.M. Customs, Guelph, to Emily Alice, youngest daughter of the late Rev. Edward White.

May 12, 1883

IRVING-HAMLEY - At Victoria, B.C., on April 26, Mr. P. AE. Irving, third son of AE. Irving, Q.C., of this city, was married to Miss Hamley, only daughter of Hon. W. Hamley, the Bishop of British Columbia officiating.

GORDON-SHAW - The marriage of Mr. B. Gordon, of Glasgow, to Miss Jennie Shaw, of Dundas, at the Valley City this week, created quite a pleasurable excitement among the society of that town. Rev. Mr. Laing performed the ceremony...

May 23, 1883

QUA-BOWEN - At the residence of the bride's cousin, Mr. I. Wood, Rose Cottage, Brantford, on February 1, by the Rev. Manly Benson, Samuel E. Qua, of Toronto, to Alice D. Bowen, step-daughter of A. H. Dally, of Hamilton.

May 24, 1883

BARKER-DREW - On Wednesday, May 22, by the Rev. Mr. Hueston, of Christ Church, Niagara, Mr. Alfred H. Barker, of Hamilton, to Maria E., only daughter of John Drew, Esq., of Niagara.

VENATOR-REILY - In this city, May 24, by the Rev. Mr. Philp, George Venator, of this city, to Miss Georgina Reily, of St. Catharines.

May 31, 1833

WILLIAMS-JOLLEY - At Belmont House, Barton, the residence of the bride's father, on the 31st instant, by the Rev. Hartley Carmichael, William A. Williams, of King's Heath, Birmingham, England, to Emma, youngest daughter of James Jolley.

BETTS-CRONYN (London) - A fashionable wedding took place in the Memorial Church here this morning, the contracting parties being Frederick Pimloth Betts, barrister-at-law of this city, and son of Mr. W. A. Betts, of Kingston, to Miss Sophia Blake Cronyn, eldest daughter of Mr. Verschoyle Cronyn, barrister-at-law, of this city. The ceremony was performed by the Bishop of Huron and Rev. J. B. Richardson. There were eleven bridesmaids .

June 2, 1883

NEWHAM-WILDE - In Hamilton, on April 9, by the Rev. James VanWyk, Mr. John Newham, of Simcoe, to Miss Jennie Wilde, of this city.

June 6, 1883

ELLIOTT-MARKLE - In Harriston, on the 4th instant, by the Rev. John Campbell, B.A., N. F. Elliott, Royal Mail Service, of Kingston, to Miss Lucinda, only daughter of S. G. Markle, Esq.

June 7, 1883

OVERHOLT-HUTCHINS - Miss M. Hutchinson, of King Street church choir, was married last evening to Mr. Jerome Overholt, also a member of the choir.

June 14 1883

MORLEY-PANKHURST - In this city, June 13, by the Rev. L. DesBrisay, of All Saints Church, Thomas Morley, to Annie Elizabeth Pankhurst, both of this city.

WHIPPLE-LENNON - At the Bishop's palace, by the very Rev. E. I. Heenan, V.G., on Wednesday, June 13, Vernon H. Whipple, of the "Winnipeg FreePress", son of Mr. E. S. Whipple, of this city, to Kate A. Lennon, of Hamilton.

June 15, 1883

BLUMHART-SENECAL (Montreal) - Miss Senecal, daughter of Mr. L. A. Senecal, was married here to-day to Mr. Blumhart, secretary of the North Shore Railway. The father of the bride presented her with a cheque for $100,000.

TRACY-DUCHESNAY (Montreal) - Gene Tracy, of Albany, N.Y., was married here to-day to Miss M. H. Duchesnay, daughter of the late Col Philip Duchesnay, of this city. The bridegroom is in the US commissary service, but is a native of this city where his father was a newspaper publisher and editor. The ceremony was performed by Bishop McNierney, of Albany, who had several priests from that city assisting him. The event was in every respect a very fashionable one.

June 18, 1883

ROBINSON-ORTON - On Thursday, the 14th instant, at All Saints Church, Hamilton, by the Rev. L. DesBrisay, assisted by the Rev. T. Geogheghan, William J. Robinson, M.A., of Ancaster, to Laura, only daughter of the late H. Orton, M.D., of Ancaster

June 19, 1883

SMITH-WEST (Ottawa) - Mr. S. Smith, of the Post Office Department, son of Hon. S. Smith, was to-day married to the eldest daughter of Mr. F. A. West, Superintendent of the Rideau Canal.

June 21, 1883

MORTON-SIMPSON - On June 11, at Birtle, Man., by the Right Rev. the Bishop of Rupert's Land, the Rev. J. J. Morton, to Catharine Ellen, third daughter of the late Rev. Maltyward Simpson, rector of Bickford, Suffolk, England.

MILNE-PROCTOR - At the residence of the bride's father, Cedar Grove, Hamilton, on June 20. by the Rev. D. H. Fletcher, Alexander D. Milne, to Maggie Masson, second daughter of John Proctor, Esq.

HOCKIN-BLAIN - At the residence of the bride's aunt, Mrs. Turner 40 Cathcart street, June 20, by the Rev. J. Goodman, John P. Hockin, of Guelph, to Miss Jessie Blain, of Hamilton.

June 23, 1883

BURNS-FORDE - On June 21, at St. Mark's Church, by Rev. Dr. Sutherland, Arthur Charles Burns, late of London, England, to Clara Forde, of this city. A very pleasant evening was spent at the parents' residence.

GLASS-KINGSMILL (Niagara Falls) - Chester Glass, barrister of Winnipeg, was yesterday married to Beatrice, daughter of Judge Kingsmill, of Walkerton.

SEYMOUR-ADAMS (Toronto) - On Wednesday evening at 95 College street, Miss Adele

Adams, second daughter of the late John Adams, of Winnipeg, was married to Mr. J. R. Seymour, of St. Catharines. The ceremony was performed by the Ven. Archdeacon Elwood, of Goderich (who had married the parents of the bride) assisted by the Rev. J. Broughall, of St. Stephen's. Mr. Mercer J. Adams, brother of the bride, gave her away.

June 26, 1883

ROLSTON-SHUTTLER - At the residence of the bride, Barton Township, on June 13, by the Rev. Mr. Smith, Thomas Rolston, to Miss Christina Shuttler.

MADDEN-STOCK - At 6 o'clock this evening, Elizabeth Stock, of Waterdown, a daughter of John Stock, of that place, and a niece of the general county treasurer, will be married to John Madden, of Grimsby, a son of Rev. Mr. Madden, of Port Albert. The ceremony will be performed by the Rev. Mr. Cameron, of Pickering.

June 28, 1883

ARMSTRONG-PHIPPS - In Stamford, on the 27th instant, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. G. Richardson, assisted by Rev. Mr. White, John W. Armstrong, of Hamilton, to Jane, daughter of Samuel Phipps, Esq.

July 4, 1883

SKELLEY-BASTIEN - On July 3, at St. Mary's Cathedral, by the Right Rev. E. I. Heenan, Vicar General, Edward J. Skelley, to Ada, second daughter of H. L. Bastien, Esq., all of this city.

GRANT-GALT (Montreal) - The marriage of Miss Amy Gordon, eldest daughter of Sir A. F. Galt, to Mr. Robert Grant, of Boston, here was the fashionable event of the season. The ceremony occurred in Christ Church Cathedral, the Bishop of Huron and Dean of Montreal officiating. The guests were very

numerous being from Boston, New York, and all parts of Canada. The bridegroom is the son of a retired and wealthy merchant of the Hub, and is a celebrated author of works that have obtained a great circulation in the States.

July 10, 1883

HOWELL-RUTLEDGE - Mr. F. J. Howell, of Hamilton, was married at Bayfield on Thursday last to Miss Maggie Rutledge, daughter of Mr. Andrew Rutledge. The ceremony was performed by Rev. William Baugh, after which the happy couple left for the States on a brief honeymoon trip.

July 13, 1883

PENTECOST-LESLIE - On July 11, at Greenhill, Puslinch, the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. Alexander McKay, D.D.,| Teresa Lavina, daughter of Col William Leslie, to Albert L. Pentecost, merchant, Hamilton.

MCCLELLAND-DELANEY - At Syracuse, on July 4, by the Rev. Edward Thurber, D.D., Thomas J. McClelland, to Kate M. Delaney.

July 17, 1883

EDWARDS-PUGH - By the Rev. J. S. Williamson, at the residence of the bride's father, 124 Barton street east, on July 16, Charles W. Edwards, to Margaret A. Pugh, all of this city.

July 19, 1883

MCMURRAY-HOPKINS - On June 27, at St. Mark's Church, by the Rev. R. G. Sutherland, James McMurray, to Lizzie S., eldest daughter of Mr. William Hopkins, all of Ancaster.

July 25, 1883

STEWART-WORK - In this city, July 25, by Rev. Mr. Goldsmith, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. Norman Stewart, to Mina, eldest daughter of Donald Work, all of Hamilton.

July 26, 1883

KITCHEN-TURNBULL - At the residence of the bride's father, on July 25, by the Rev. S. Lyle, assisted by the Rev. William Inglis, Toronto, Robert William Kitchen, Manchester, England, to Mary, daughter of William Turnbull, Hamilton, Ontario.

July 31, 1883

PAIN-PAIN - At London, England, on July 31, Albert Pain, of the firm of Bowering & Pain, of this city, to Fannie, only daughter of the late Alfred Pain, London, England.

SMITH-TAYLOR (Toronto) - There was a fashionable wedding here to-day. John Calvin Smith married Isabella, daughter of Mr. Justice Taylor of Winnipeg. They left for Montreal this afternoon.

August 3, 1883

SANGSTER-STACEY - R. J. Sangster, son of Dr. J. H. Sangster, formerly principal of the Hamilton schools, was married on July 31 at Ottawa, to Annie C, daughter of J. B. Stacey, of Her Majesty's customs.

August 11, 1883

MARSDEN-EVANS - At the residence of the bride's father, on Wednesday, August 7, by the Rev. John Philp, William Marsden, to Nellie, sister of Mr. John D. Evans, of the Spring Brewery.

LUTES-MCMICHAEL - The residence of Mrs. Jacob McMichael of Boston was the scene of a pleasant gathering on Wednesday evening, the occasion being the marriage of her only surviving daughter, Miss Mary R. McMichael, to Mr. Alonzo Lutes, of Hamilton. There were present a very large number of friends and relatives. The ceremony was performed by the brother of the bride, Rev. R. McMichael.

August 16, 1883

STAPLES-WEAVER - On August 15, by the Rev. J. Mooney, at Edgemount Farm, Saltfleet, at the residence of A. D. Lee, uncle of the bride, Rev. S. G. Staples, B.A., Methodist minister, London Conference, Oil City, to Miss Eliza Weaver.

HAYSTEAD-MILLS - At the parsonage, by the Rev. J. Philp, Charles H. Haystead, of London, Ontario, to Josephine, second daughter of the late William Mills.

OGILVIE-MULLIN - In this city, on August 15, by the Rev. Mr. Odray, William L. Ogilvie, of Balair, Ohio, to Cecelia Mullin, eldest daughter of the late Peter Mullin.

August 17, 1383

CARLISLE-GOODMAN - A fashionable wedding took place at St. Catharines, on which occasion Mr. Henry Hill Carlisle was united in the bonds of matrimony with Miss Belle Chisholm Goodman, the handsome and accomplished niece of Dr. Cross, at whose residence, the Hermitage, the ceremony was performed. No guests were present except members of the family.

BRITTON-MCGREGOR - At the residence of the bride's father, 215 King street west, by the Rev. Dr. Burns, on Thursday, August 23, Robert Britton, to Clara, second daughter of Duncan McGregor.

August 28, 1883

FARMER-SMITH - On August 16, at the Catholic Apostolic church, Bridgenorth, Shropshire, England, Edward Devey Farmer, formerly of Ancaster, Ontario, to Emily Stedman, youngest daughter of the late Thomas Smith, Esq., of Bromley, Bridgenorth.

ANDREW-DONALD - On August 27 by the Rev. C. D. McDonald, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. R. W. Andrew, to Miss Lena, third daughter of Mr. William Donald, of Thorold.

August 29, 1883

MCVITTIE-WLLKINS - On Tuesday, August 28, by Rev. A. C. Crews, at the residence of the bride's uncle, Mr. George McVittie, of this city, to Miss Joanna, daughter of Mr. James Wilkins, late of Ancaster, niece of L. Board.

August 29, 1883

ARIRHON-LEON (Montreal) - A marriage of note took place to-day, the bride being Miss Mary Leon, daughter of a well-to-do Oka Indian. She was united to Timothy Arirhon, the schoolmaster of the village who is also a native. Three Protestant ministers officiated at the ceremony in the presence of the friends of the parties.

September 6,1883

ROBERTSON-CARRIGAIN - On September 5, at 189 Macnab street north, by the Rev. J. Gauld, M.A., Seth Robertson, to Minnie Carrigain, step-daughter of Mr. James Gordon, post office department, Hamilton.

September 7, 1883

BLAKE-ELLIOT - The nuptials of Constable J. W. Blake and Miss Rebecca Elliot of Victoria avenue were celebrated last night at the residence of the bride. After the marriage ceremony had been performed by Rev. Mr. Colton, a large party of friends enjoyed a very pleasant evening.

September 10, 1883

TWOHY-BLOCHLINGER - On September 6, at the residence of the bride's mother, Dubuque, Ia., by the Rev. D. J. Burrell, Eustace J. Twohy, C.N. & St. P. Railroad, to Rosa Bertha, eldest daughter of the late Gottfried Blochlinger.

September 11, 1883

SMART-COLQUHOUN - At St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Carrabbers Close, on August 21, by the Very Rev. the Dean of Edinburgh, The Rev. David Smart (of St. Paul's C.C.) to Katharina Alexander Colquhoun, only daughter of the late James Colquhoun, Esq., barrister of the Middle Temple.

September 13, 1883

FORD-BROCKELSBY - On September 12, at the residence of the bride's mother, No 95 Hughson street north, by the Rev. Mr. DesBrisay, Mr. William H. Ford, to Miss Emma Brockelsby, both of this city.

September 14, 1883

BRUSON-COSTIE - Miss Elsie Costie of this city and James Bruson, of Chicago, formerly of Dundas, were married in St. Patrick's church here on Thursday. Many handsome presents were bestowed on the happy couple.

FERGUSON-SAVAGE - At the residence of the bride's parents, 138 Robert street, on September 14, by the Rev. Canon Curran, Robert Ferguson to Maggie M. Savage, both of this city.

September 19, 1883

SHILTON-WATKINS - On September 18, at the residence of Mr. Crisp, brother-in-law to the bride, by Rev. James McAlister, Rev. J. Walker Shilton, B.A., of Greenway, to Miss Lillie E. Watkins, of this city.

September 20, 1883

BUSCOMBE-ANDERSON - In this city, on September 19, at the residence of the bride's mother, 180 Napier street, by the Rev. Thomas Scouler, J. H. Buscombe, to Jennie Eccles, eldest daughter of the late Gilbert Anderson.

SEILER-GIBB - In this city, on September 19, by the Rev. J. H. Meyer, pastor of the German Lutheran church, at the residence of the bride's father, 122 King William street, Mr. William H. Seller, of Boston, Mass., to Lena, only daughter of Mr. Albert Gibb.

September 21, 1883

STEWART-HAWKINS - On September 21, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. W. DesBrisay, Mr. John Stewart, to Miss Alice Hawkins, all of this city.

IRONSIDE-LESLIE - At Greenhill, Puslinch, at the residence of the bride's father, on September 19, by the Rev. Dr. McKay, Henry W. Ironside, Esq., of Parkhill, to Adelaide Victoria, daughter of Colonel Leslie.

September 25, 1883

SCHENER-STRAUSS - On September 23, at the residence of Mr. E. Schener, brother-in-law to the bride, by the Rev. Mr. Birtenthal, Benno Schener, to Miss Gutella Strauss, both of this city.

DERBY-SMITH - In this city, on September 21, at the residence of the bride's mother, No 5 Chisholm street, by the Rev. S. Lyle, Mr. William Derby, to Miss Maggie Smith, both of this city.

September 27, 1883

GATES-MILLS - On September 25, at All Saints Church, by the Rev. Lestock DesBrisay, rector, Arthur Robert, second son of F. W. Gates, to Fannie, eldest daughter of George H. Mills.

EAGER-MULLOCK - On September 25, at the residence of the bride's father, Lake View, Waterdown, by the Rev. Canon Belt, M.A., Burlington, James E. Eager, Waterdown, to Bessie Helen, daughter of Luke Mullock, Esq.

MACKENZLE-SHUTER - In this city, on September 26, by the Rev. C. Graham Adams, M.A., Mr. William John Mackenzie, only son of Dougal S. Mackenzie, Hamilton, to Miss Clara May, eldest daughter of Mr. Richard Shuter, of Caistorville.

LEPATOUREL-CAMPBELL - On September 26,at St. Thomas Church, by the Rev. Canon Curran, Thomas A. LePatourel, to Miss Mary Campbell, both of this city.

September 28, 1883

FREEMAN-WOON - On September 6, at the residence of the bride's father, Beamsville, C. Freeman, Esq., of Hamilton, to Annie, daughter of Joseph Woon, Esq.

October 2, 1883

SOMERVILLE-FLEMING - At Riverside, Galt, on Monday, October 1, by the Rev. J. K. Smith, Roy V. Somerville, of the "Banner", Dundas, to Janet, second daughter of the late John Fleming, Esq.

October 3, 1883

LYONS-HILL - On October 2, at Rose Lawn, the residence of the bride's father, East Flamborough, by the Rev. Mr. Forneret, of Dundas, Robert Lyons, of West Flamborough, to Mary, second daughter of Mr. George F. Hill.

REID-WALTS - At 160 Main street west, by the Rev. Thomas Scouler, Mr. James Reid, to Juliet Annie, fourth daughter of John Walts, Esq., farmer, Maple Grove.

October 4, 1883

HEATH-SAYERS - At St. Thomas Church, Hamilton, October 3, by the Rev. J. D. Cayley, rector of St. George Church, Toronto, assisted by Rev. Canon Curran, Beverley Heath, Esq., to Marie Bertha, only daughter of the late Edward Utter Sayers, of Cayuga.

BASTEDO-HENRY - On October 3, 1883, by the Rev. John Philp, at the residence of the bride’s

father, Walter S. Bastedo, of Burlington, to Kate A. Henry, daughter of John Henry, Esq., Hamilton, Ontario.

SMITH-DEFRIES - Lilly, the only daughter of S. H. Defries, the well known livery stable keeper, and M. F. Smith, dental surgeon, have eloped. Lilly was engaged to H. Bolster, a barrister in Winnipeg, but met Smith and surrendered to his superior charms. Her father sternly opposed her marrying Smith and commanded her to fulfil her engagement to the Winnipeger. This morning he received a letter apprising him of Lilly's marriage with Smith and expressing hope of forgiveness on their return from the trip. (Toronto)

October 5, 1883

TAYLOR-BLOODSWORTH - On October 2, at the residence of the bride's mother, Oil City, Penn., by the Rev. Mr. McGoulgie, R. N. Taylor, of Hamilton, to Ruth Bloodsworth, of Oil City, Penn.

MONTGOMERY-HARDY - A large and happy company assembled on Wednesday at the house of Mr. George Hardy, Brantford, on the occasion of the marriage of his only daughter, Clara, to Mr. Clement Montgomery of the post office, Brantford.

October 10, 1883

GRAHAM-SADLEIR - James Ogden Graham, in the service of the Hudson Bay Company at Winnipeg and Miss Norah Sadleir, third daughter of Charles A. Sadleir of this city were married in the Church of the Ascension at 11:30 o'clock this morning, Rev. Mr. Carmichael officiating.

ERWIN-CASTLE - William Erwin, of Michigan, formerly of Nelson, was married to Miss Sarah Castle, adopted daughter of George Castle, of Nelson, at St. George's Church, Lowville, by the Rev. Mr. Motherwell, the incumbent, on September 3^rd.

October 11, 1883

BUILDER-WHITE - Rev. Joseph Builder, missionary to China, was married to Mrs. White, the daughter of the late William Buntin, of Burlington, on Tuesday.

October 12, 1883

GRAFF-GEMMELL (Toronto) -A pleasing ceremony took place last night at Surrey Lodge, Grenville street, being the marriage o Mr. A. R. Graff, of the Selkirk Herald, to Miss Annie Isabell eldest daughter of Mr. Alexander Gemmell of Messrs Sampson, Kennedy, and Gemmell, of this city. A large number of friends witnessed the ceremony which was performed by Rev. W. M. Rogers, of Collingwood, uncle of the bridegroom.

October 16, 1883

CARR-DAMPIER - On October 15, at No 7 Arnold Park, Rochester, N.Y., by the Rev. Asa Sake, D.D., Mr. J. Benton Carr, of Portland, Oregon, to Miss Julia St. Clare, youngest daughter of the late R. Goldsworth Dampier, of this city.

October 17, 1883

WYLIE-BROWN - At the residence of the bride's father, on October 10, John Wylie, of Glanford, to Lizzie, fourth daughter of Thomas Brown, of Binbrook.

October 18, 1883

STERLING-BLAICHER - At the residence of the bride's father, 108 Main street west, by the Rev. W. W. Carson, Mr. Samuel

N. Sterling, of London, Ontario, to Clara E. Blaicher, only-daughter of Aid Blaicher.

HUTTON-HILL - In this city, at Christ Church Cathedral, on Wednesday, October 17, by the Rev. Dr. Mockridge, Francis R. Hutton, to Wilmot Helen, eldest daughter of Mark Hill, both of this city.

REGAN-TEMPLAR - At St. John's Church, Ancaster, by the Rev. W. R. Clark, B.A., on Wednesday, October 17, Mr. James H. Regan, of Ancaster, to Miss Templar, daughter of the late William Templar, Esq., Ancaster.

October 19, 1883

CHALMERS-MORRIS - At the residence of the bride's father, Bay street north, by the Rev. Thomas Scouler, P. I. Chalmers, of Cleveland, Ohio, to Hattie E., eldest daughter of William Morris.

October 20, 1883

NELSON-MOUNTSIN - The marriage of Mr. Rodney M. Nelson, of Aurora, to Miss Carrie Mountsin, of Dundas, took place on October 17, at the residence of the bride's father. Rev. R. W. Woodsworth was the officiating clergyman, and the guests were chiefly the immediate relatives of the contracting parties. Mr. Nelson was for seven years a resident of Dundas and during that time he made many friends here. His bride, too, has always been a general favourite among her associates whose kindly feelings towards her were shown in the splendid array of wedding presents which were both numerous and costly. The happy couple left immediately after the ceremony for Aurora where they will reside in future. They carry with them the best wishes of all who are acquainted with them.

October 23, 1883

THOMSON-HATCHARD - At the residence of the bride's brother, 17 Florence street, on October 15, by the Rev. Thomas Scouler, Archibald J. Thomson, to Miss Alice Hatchard, all of this city.

October 25, 1883

LUCAS-FORSYTH - On Wednesday, at the residence of the bride's father, 29 Murray street east, by the Rev. J. Philp, Mr. Charles Lucas, to Miss Annie May Forsyth, only daughter of Mr. William Forsyth.

MCDONNELL-CRAIG - At the residence of the bride's father, Head street, on October 23, by the Rev. L. DesBrisay, rector of

All Saints Church, John McDonnell, to Miss Ellen Craig, eldest daughter of Robert Craig, Esq., all of this city,

October 26, 1883

CONN-RYCKMAN - At the residence of the bride's father, 'The Maples', Waterdown, on October 24, by Rev. Dr. Ryckman of London, uncle of the bride, J. F. Conn, accountant, Merchant's Bank, Galt, and son of Meredith Conn, Esq., Tyrconnell, to Nettie J., only daughter of J. Wesley Ryckman.

DEWITT-HORNING - By the Rev. James Webb, October 17, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. J, DeWitt, of Tapleytown, to Miss Salena, eldest daughter of Ira. S. Horning, Esq., of Glanford.

ALMAS-FLETCHER - By the Rev. James Webb, October 17, at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. W. W. Almas, of Barton, to Mary E., youngest daughter of Stephen Fletcher, Esq., of Binbrook.

October 29, 1883

ANGUS-SHUD - On October 29, at the residence of the bride's father, 74 Emerald street, by the Rev. R. J. Laidlaw, George S. Angus, of Toronto, to Mary E., eldest daughter of George L. Shud.

October 30, 1883

BRAY-LLOYD (Quebec) - Rev. A. J. Bray, minister of Zion Church, Montreal, was married in this city to-day to Mrs. Maude Alexandria Lloyd, of London, England, who arrived to-day on the steamboat "Oregon".

October 31, 1883

BAKER-WAGSTAFF - On October 30, by the Rev. Mr. Philp, Mr. W. Baker, superintendent of the Hamilton Street Railway, to Miss Emma Wagstaff, both of this city.

HODGINS-RITCHIE (Ottawa) - To-day St. John's Church was the scene of a fashionable wedding, the contracting parties being Capt. William Hodgins, barrister, and Miss Eleanor Jeffrey Ritchie, daughter of Sir William Ritchie, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

November 2, 1883

MILES-HARTE - At Belleville on Wednesday last the nuptials of Ada E. Harte of that place and Frank M. Miles of Chicago were celebrated. The bride is a daughter of a former well known resident of this city, at one time connected with the firm of Gurney, Ware & Co. Miss Miles, sister of the bridegroom, assisted the bride, while Mr. Charles Meakins, Jr., of Montreal, acted as groomsman for Mr. Miles. The esteem in which the bride is held was evidenced by an array of handsome tokens. The happy couple left for New York via Montreal, thence to Chicago where they will make their future home.

November 6, 1883

GEORGE-PROUDFOOT - At half past two yesterday afternoon in Toronto, Miss Kate Proudfoot, fourth daughter of the Hon. James Proudfoot, was married to Mr. Hugh M. George, son of the late James George, at her father's residence, No 2 Queen's Park. The marriage ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. Proudfoot, uncle of the bride, assisted by Rev. Mr. Parsons, pastor of Knox Church.

November 9, 1883

MORTON-RYMAL - On Wednesday, November 7, by the Rev. Canon Curran, rector of St. Thomas Church, Mr. John Morton, of Hamilton, to Miss Addie Rymal, second daughter of D. Rymal, Esq., of Barton.

November 14, 1883

MOORE-CARMICHAEL - In this city, Tuesday, November 13, by the Rev. C. H. Mockridge, D.D., S. G. Moore, to Lizzie, eldest daughter of J. H. Carmichael, Esq., all of this city.

DAVIS-FIRKINS - In Toronto, on November 12, by the Rev. Mr. Baldwin, rector of All Saints Church, J. Davis, of this city, to Alice M. Firkins, of Toronto.

November 15, 1883

PURROTT-MCBRIDE - At Binbrook, on November 14, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. P. Walker, George Purrott, Esq., of the city of Hamilton, eldest son of Joseph Purrott, Esq., of Isleworth, Middlesex, England, to Elizabeth, second daughter of Frances McBride, Esq.

WILCOX-ARMSTRONG (Guelph) - Wednesday afternoon one of those interesting events which always cause a flutter of excitement

among the female part of society took place at the residence of Col Armstrong, It being the marriage of his fourth daughter, Georgiana, to Mr. Frederick Horace Wilcox. Archdeacon Dixon was the officiating clergyman...

GWYN-WYLD - At the English Church in Dundas yesterday, Rural Dean Osier and Rev. Mr. Forneret married Cyril Gwyn, of Fergus, to Miss Maggie Wyld, second daughter of J. C. Wyld of Dundas.

BURNHAM-SMITH - The marriage of B. G. Herbert Burnham, of Toronto, to Miss Frances Smith, only daughter of Hon. S. Smith was solemnized at Cobourg yesterday. The happy pair left for a trip to the Eastern States.

BUSBY-BURPEE - Miss Bessie Burpee, second daughter of Hon. Isaac Burpee, was married last evening to Mr. W. Busby, of St. John, N.B. The wedding was a quiet affair, the bride's brother having been drowned only a few months ago.

November 16, 1883

MOFFATT-WALKER (Toronto) - St. Andrew's Church was packed from floor to ceiling to-night and hundreds could not gain admittance. The occasion was the marriage of F. C. Moffatt, barrister, to Jessie B. Walker, daughter of Aid. Walker, and a prominent society belle. Rev. D. H. Macdonald performed the ceremony. The happy pair left by the midnight train for a honey moon in the States.

November 21, 1883

MCKEEVER-GRAHAM - On November 20, at St. Mary's Cathedral by the Rev. Father Heenan, V .G., William McKeever, to Helen Graham, of Ajolou.

November 29, 1883

LEE-CROSTHWAITE - On November 28, by the Rev. James Mooney, at the residence of the bride's father, Graceland Farm, Bartonville, Mr. Marcus Lee, eldest son of A. G. Lee, Esq., of Saltfleet, to Ida M., youngest daughter of Mr. Harry Crosthwaite.

November 30, 1883

HARPER-MONTGOMERY - At the residence of the bride's mother, on November 29, 116 Catharina street east, by the Rev. C. Graham Adams, Thomas G. Harper, to Mary E. Montgomery, all of this city.

December 3, 1883

ARCHIBALD-SHAW - At the residence of Mr. McCallum, Picton street, November 30, Robert Archibald, G.T.R., to Jennet, fourth daughter of the late Robert Shaw, Edinburgh.

December 7, 1883

HENRY-CARPENTER - On December 5, by the Rev. Dr. Read, at the residence of the bride's father, Homestead Farm, Winona, Mr. J. Edgar Henry, of Burford, second son of Isaac Brock Henry, Esq., of Saltfleet, to Ada H., only daughter of Mr. Smith Carpenter, and grand-daughter of the late Charles Hammill.

December 13, 1883

MATHESON-HILL - On the evening of December 11, at the residence of the bride's father, 98 Rebecca street, by the Rev. Mr.. Philp, Annie, second daughter of Mr. Henry Hill, of this city, to Rudolph Matheson, formerly of New York.

BEHAN-BEATTY - On December 12, in St. Luke's Church, John street north, by the Rev. William Massey, M.A., Florence Augusta, youngest daughter of Capt. Oliver Beatty, to Jeremiah Behan, also at present residing here.

December 20, 1883

CLARK-SWAYZE (Tapleytown) - A pleasant occurrence took place on Wednesday last, being the wedding of Mr. Benjamin Clark to Miss Adelia Swayze. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Clement at the residence of the bride's father, and the happy couple left for the West on the evening train.

SILVER-MCKINNON - At the residence of W.___, Vine street, by the Rev. Mr. Goldsmith, William F. Silver, eldest son of W. Silver of this city, to Miss Isabella Jane Oliver McKinnon, daughter of the late Laughlin McKinnon, of Stratford.

STOWE-ST. CROIX - J. Howard Stowe, eldest son of John Stowe, dentist, was married to Miss Annie Isabella, second daughter of Mr. St. Croix, at the Bond street Congregational Church, Toronto, last evening. Miss Land, daughter of Col. Land of this city was one of the bridesmaids and was attired in cream satin trimmed with lace.

December 21, 1883

MCCOMAS-WILLIAMS - This city, on December 18, by the Rev. J. S. Williamson, Mary Louisa Williams, second daughter of Mrs. Lonare Adley, of this city, to Mr. Henry McComas, of Brantford.

December 25, 1883

LYALL-ALMAS - At the Manse, by the Rev. Samuel Lyle, Marion Almas to William Lyall, both of this city.

December 26, 1883

HAVEN-FORBES - Yesterday afternoon Miss Kate Forbes of this city was united in the holy bonds to Mr. James Haven, also of Hamilton. The wedding was private and very quiet. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. VanWyck at his residence, on Gore street.

GALLOWAY-WILSON (Waterdown) - Sunday evening at the Manse and by the Rev. Mr. Robertson, Miss Wilson and Mr. Galloway, both of Hastings, were united in the bond of matrimony.

December 27, 1883

HOPE-SAWYER - On December 26, at the Central Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. Samuel Lyle, A. H. Hope, to Hattie, third daughter of Mr. L. D. Sawyer.

MCCULLOCH-ROBINSON - In this city, on December 26, by the Rev. C. Mockridge, D.D., David W. McCulloch to Hattie A. Robinson.

MCNEILLY-VANWAGNER - On December 26, by Rev. Mr. Howitt, at the Church of the Redeemer, Stony Creek, Ursula, eldest daughter of C. T. VanWagner, of Saltfleet, to J.. M. McNeilly, of the same place.

DYKE-FOX - On Christmas Day, Miss Sophie Fox, of Chatham, was married to Rev. J. Dyke, of Bowmanville, in Christ Church, Chatham. Hamilton was one of the places visited by the young couple.