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of the the the DEC. 28, 1940 THE WINNIPEG TRIBUNE PAGE 11 Emily Ruth Machray Weds John Porteous Arnold In St. Simon's Church, Toronto St. Simon's church, Toronto, formed the setting at 2.30 o'clock riage of Emily Ruth, daughter Saturday afternoon for the mar- DEl Mrs. A.

Machray, of Winnipeg, and the late Mr. Machray, to Mr. John Porteous Arnold, of Toronto, formerly of Winnipeg, only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W.

S. Arnold, of Winnipeg. Rev. A. Brewin officlated.

of white chrysanthem American beauty roses Standards, were placed on either side of the Mr. M. Lewis played thencedding, music. The bride wore a rain-washed Rodier wool ensemble, the dress fashioned with a high neck and short sleeves. The hip length coat was adorned with triple bands on either side and buttoned at the hips.

Her hat was a turban of the same material, an American beauty. feather lying flat across the crown and extending to the back. She Smith-Manness Bridal Solemnized In Parlor Of Knox United Church The marriage Adelene, daughter of Mr. Mrs. J.

Manness, to Mr. Fredrick J. Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. D.

W. Smith, took place Dec. 21 at 4 p.m. in the parlor of Knox United church. Rev.

W. J. Spence performed the mony. Ferns formed the church decorations. Miss Marion Horner played wedding music.

Miss Eileen Weir sang At Dawning. Mr. Walter Carswell was best man and Mr. Donald Manness was usher. The bride, who was given in marriage by father, wore a gown of white jersey silk, featuring an accordion-pleated skirt, shirred waistline, bracelet length sleeves and a gold-embroidered waistline.

A halo of orange blossoms held her white embroidered chapel veil. She carried Talisman roses. Mrs. W. Carswell, who attended her sister, wore a gown of Angelo blue net and lace with a full skirt and sweetheart neckline.

She wore a halo of matching material and carried a bouquet of baby, chrysanthemms. The reception was held in the Marlborough hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Smith will reside in Winnipeg.

For going away, the bride wore a black wool crepe dress with a shirred turquoise yoke, Her model hat was of black felt. Winnipeg Bride Will Reside In Fort William The marriage of Minerva Gertrude, only daughter ct Mr. and Mrs. Frederick C. T.

Porter, of Winnipeg, to Mr. Henry Morley Crockett, of Fort William, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. T.

Crockett, of Winnipeg, took. place in Fort William at 5 o'clock Saturday afternoon. Rev. Dr. McIvor officiated.

The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a frock of maize triple sheer wool fashioned on princess lines with high neck and bracelet length sleeves. Her was of brown felt and her corsage of bronze pompon chrysanthemums, side at 136 Frederica. st. Fort Mr. and Mrs.

Crockett tier," rec William. carried bouquet of white sweet peas, lily of the valley and red roses. She was attended by Miss Mary Foulds, who wore a grey green Rodier wool dressmaker suit, coat shoulders. marked Her by turban shirring was at, the same material and she carried red roses and white sweet peas. Mr.

Thomas G. Phillips was best man. The ushers were Mr. Arthur Ritchie and Mr. Terrence Norton.

Mr. and Mrs. Arnold left for a motor trip. They will reside at 109 Balmoral ave. Mrs.

Machray wore Manoa brown crepe, tucked pattern on either side of the front, extending over the hip line. The V-neck was outlined with cream net frilling, Chis trimming repeated at the edge of the long sleeves. Her hat was evolved of brown breasts and draped with a veil. wore a corsage of Talisman roses. Wilma, C.

John A. McKenzie McNab Wed In Vancouver VANCOUVER--When they return from their wedding trip this week, a second son and daughterin-law of Saskatchewan's Lieut.Governor A. P. McNab, and Mrs. McNab, will make their home in Vancouver.

The bride, Miss Wiima Christina McKenzie of Winnipeg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Me. Kenzie of Wellwyn, arrived by plane and married bor Dr. John Allen McNab, December 17 at 8 o'clock in Mount Pleasant Presbyterian church.

Rev. P. St. Denis officiated. The bride wore a moss rose wool frock with hat exactly matched, and gardenias with purple heather.

The bridegroom's A. McNab, attended her, wearing a wool ensemble in blue with roses as a corsage. Dr. G. A.

McLaughlin was best man. A reception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. H.

Grantham on West Eleventh. When they return from Victoria Dr. and Mrs. McNab will make their home in the Avarado on Wolfe street. White Flowers With Smilax Make a Pretty Setting For The Dutton-Downs Wedding The drawing-room of Ralph nor House formed the setting at o'clock Saturday afternoon for the marriage of Jean Ann, daughter of Mrs.

F. W. Downs and the late Mr. Downs, to Mr. Spencer V.

Dutton, youngest son or Mr. Mrs. William P. Dutton. Rev.

G. A. Woodside, 0 D.D., was the officiant. White roses with white carnations and southern smilax formed the decorative The bride in marriage noteve by her. brother, Mr.

John Downs, of Fort William, She wore a sheath fiting gown of Sierra gold crepe. the bodice showing a compressed fullness from the high rounded neckline to the waist. The skirt was slightly flared and bore a sarong front drapery of the material. The waist was belted with a narrow band of the crepe clasped with a small gold buckle. The sleeves were bracelet length with rows of tucks at the elbow.

Her hat of Cuban brown felt had a wide flare back brim and slashed crown. It was with a shoulder length wore a vetrapshe corsage of Queen Mary roses centred with natural orange blossoms. Miss Mary Jane Dutton, of Sycamore, was bridesmaid. She wore midnight blue crepe, the rounded neck outlined with turquoise crepe. The skirt was full.

Her hat, of matching felt, was feather trimmed and she wore a corsage of nupink roses. A reception followed. Mr. and Mrs. Dutton left by motor for their home in Lethbridge, Alta.

For the journey the bride donned a twotoned squirrel coat. Mrs. Downs was in French wine crepe, pleats marking the bodice front, the -neck encircled with The sleeves were bracelet length. Her hat was of wine felt, the crown encircled with feathers. She wore a corsage of Johanna Hill roses.

Mrs. Dutton's gown was of deep sapphire crepe, with V-neck, the bodice showing embroidered design in which steel beads were introduced. The same adornment marked the outer portion of the sleeves and was repeated on a simulated peplum. Her hat was a draped model of sapphire antelope with twin bows at the back. It was Burris-Stephens Bridal Is Held At Bride's Home A marriage solemnized Dec.

26 at 4 p.m. was that Mildred Marguerite, daughter Mr. and Mrs. of J. Stephens, to Dr.

Samuel Martin Burris. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride's parents, 704 Henderson highway. Chrysanthemums decorated the room. Rev. SMART HATS FOR THE Holiday Season $1 AND UP HAT MAYFAIR SHOP 280 HARGRAVE Opp.

Eaton's OPEN TILL 10 P.M. SATURDAYS Clark, of Selkirk, officiated. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore A soldier blue wool crepe frock, the jacket banded with grey squirrel. The skirt was flared. She wore a grey squirrel neckpiece and a darker blue felt hat with a veil.

Her corsage was of Johanna Hill roses. Miss Kathleen Stephens attended her sister. She wore a frock of lighter blue wool with a small black veiled hat. Johanna Hill roses formed her corsage. Mr.

E. Hunter was best man. Dr. and Mrs. Burris left for Shubenacadie, N.S., where they will visit Dr.

Burris' parents. They will also go to Montreal and Toronto before going to Sioux Lookout, to reside. Watch Family Now While Epidemic Colds Are Spreading At a treacherous time this. with an epidemic of contagious colds all around you, what you do today may save you and your family a lot of sickness, worry and trouble later. Follow these simple rules of Live normally.

Avoid excesses. Eat simple food. Drink plenty water. Keep elimination regular. Take some exercise daily--preferably outdcors.

Get plenty of rest and sleep. Then use these two time-tested treatments when needed. AT THE FIRST SNIFFLE, SNEEZE OR NASAL IRRITATION put a few drops of Vicks Va-tro-nol up each nostril. This helps to prevent many colds from developing, because Va-tro-nol is expressly designed to help Nature's own defenses against colds. (If a head cold causes stuffiness.

vou'll find that a few drops of Va-tro-nol helps clear the clogging mucus and makes breathing freer and easter.) Mary Williamina Armstrong And William Glenn Brockie Wed In All Saints' Church White chrysanthemums were ar- headdress. She carried Premier ranged amid Christmas decorations in All Saints' church, at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon, for the wedding of Mary Williamina, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Barclay Armstrong, to Mr.

William Glenn Brockie, of Vancouver, B.C., only son of Mr. and Mrs. George of Winnipeg. Rev. G.

W. Findlay performed the ceremony. Mm Hugh Bancroft played the wedding music. During the signing of the register the boys' choir sang Perfect Love. Mr.

Robert Alexander, of Brandon, was best man. The ushers were Mr. Clifford Ackland and Mr. Jack Alexander. Mr.

Armstrong gave his daughter in marriage. She wore a gown of dusty pink crepe, the bodice with a sweetheart neckline and bracelet length sleeves. The skirt featured front fullness. A crushed girdle of the material marked the waist line. Her matching chapel veil was held with an arrangement of three dusty pink ostrich feather tips.

She carried pink Briarcliffe roses and narcissi. Miss Bettie Brockie, sister of the bridegroom, was bridesmaid. Her gown was of pale blue corded taffeta, the jacket with a little lace yoke. The skirt was bouffant. A halo of the material fashioned her roses.

The reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, 175 Home st. The rooms were decorated with pink and mauve chrysanthemums. Mr. and Mrs. Brockie left for a wedding trip to Toronto and Montreal.

They will reside in Vancouver, For going away the bride wore a frock of soldier blue crepe. The bodice, with a draped neckline and bracelet length sleeves, was ornamented with breast pockets. The skirt featured front pleats. Her black coat was trimmed with mink. She wore a mink hat and carried a mink muff.

Her corsage was of Talisman roses and narcissi. The bride's mother wore a jacket gown of harvest gold crepe, the skirt with front fullness. Her hat of rose velvet was trimmed with a deeper toned rose. She wore a corsage of red Briarcliffe roses. The bridegroom's mother wore a dress of powder blue crepe, fashioned with a V- neckline and short sleeves.

The pockets on the bodice were ornamented with gold braid. The skirt had fullness at the front. Her hat was evolved of feathers in harmonizing blue and draped with a matching veil. Her corsage was of Premier roses. veil draped.

Her corsage was of pink Briarcliffe roses. Red Cross Receives Saskatchewan Gifts The Canadian REGINA, 28. Christmas givers remembered the Red Cross when they spread their cheer this year, according to W. F. Marshall, provincial commissioner.

The campaign for funds continued on its upward climb during the Christmas period and by noon Friday the total had exceeded $293,000. Saskatchewan's original allotment was $200,000. Since the campaign opened last September $125,000 has been forwarded to national headquarters to meet overseas commitments. French In Canada Asked To Meditate On New Year Day The Canadian OTTAWA, Dec. Gauthier, secretary of the Ontario committee of the Free French movement, Friday acknowledged receipt of a telegram from Free French headquarters in London exhorting all in sympathy to devote the time between 2 and 3 p.m., New Year's day to meditation on the misfortunes of France.

The telegram from Free French headquarters urged all Frenchmen to remain 'in their homes at the stated hour New Year's day "to pass the hour in meditation on the tribulations of the mother country and with us in hope for its liberation." Mr. Gauthier said he had wired headquarters acknowledging receipt of the telegram and extending best wishes to soldiers, sailors and airmen of Free France fightling for the deliverance of France. Founder Of Delisle Is Dead In Alberta The Canadian ST. Amos PAUL, Delisle, Dec. 69, 28.

prominent John businessman of St. Paul since 1919, founder of the town of Delisle, and former Alberta M.L.A., died here Friday after a heart attack. Mr. Delisle was the son of A French- Canadian who lived in Massachusetts for a few years, but came to Canada as a child. Settling in the West he founded Delisle, April 10, 1903.

He was United Farmers of Alberta member of the provincial house for Beaver River from 1926 to 1930. M.P. Overseas: Member of perliament for North Winnipeg, Lieut. -Col. C.

S. Booth is shown above talking to a soldier on duty somewhere in England. Col. Booth, Catherine Vivian Kamedish Weds Peter Joseph Kramer St. Ignatius church formed the setting for the marriage of Catherine Vivian, eldest daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. P. B. Kamedish, to son Kraemer, Mr. Peter.

Joseph, Kraemer, eldest which took, place Saturday at 10.30 a.m. Rev. Father Earl Reddin, S.J., performed the nuptial mass. Mrs. G.

Maurice Gelley played the organ. Miss Eileen Walsh sang the Ave Maria during the offertory. During the signing of the register she sang Because. Miss Mildred Kamedish attended her sister, Mr. John Kraemer was MISS PATRICIA JEAN BEARDMORE, and LIN, who have been attending Havergal Ladies' College, Toronto, are spending the Christmas holidays with Miss McLaughlin's parents, McLaughlin, Mr.

and Academy Mrs. H. road. Douglas Beardmore, whose home is in London, England, has been in Toronto since the early summer. Doreen Hunter Is Bride Of Henry J.

Benningen The residence of Mr. and Mrs. M. R. MacCharles, 128 Grenfell was the scene of a wedding at 8 o'clock Friday evening, when Doreen Hunter, second daughter of the late Mr.

and Mrs. J. O. Hunter, of Baldur, became the bride of Mr. Henry J.

Benningen, elder son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Benningen, of Winnipeg. Rev.

G. D. Wilkie was the officiant. Christmas decorations were used in the rooms. Miss Betty Peterson played the wedding music.

The bride was given in marriage by her uncle, Dr. R. W. MacCharles. She wore her mother's Engagement Announced CIR Gerald and Lady Campbell, of Ottawa, announce the engagement of their daughter Jean, to Lieutenant Denis Coolican, R.C.N.V.R., son of Mr.

and Mrs. P. Coolican, of Ottawa. The wedding will take place Saturday, January 4. wedding gown of white embroidered net over taffeta, the skirt gathered into a bouffant fullness, bloused bodice finished with a round neck.

The sleeves were puffed at the elbow. Her veil of tulle was held with formed of tiny leaves of studded thoronse with seed pearls. She carried a bouquet Talisman roses and white pompon Te chrysanthemums. A reception followed. The bride changed to a frock of mountain blue georgette with turban of the same material.

Mr. and Mrs. Benningen will reside in Winnipeg. Beatrice Mae Whelpley Weds In Home Ceremony The home of Captain and Mrs. E.

H. Whelpley the scene of a wedding Friday at 7.30 p.m., when their only daughter, Beatrice Mae, was united in marriage to Mr. Frank Gordon McGavin, R.C.A., son of Mr. and Mrs. R.

D. McGavin. Rev. A. Calder, of Silver- ton, officiated.

The ceremony took place in front of the fireplace, which was banked with amber chrysanthemus and ferns. While register was being signed, Mrs. Olga Irwin sang Because. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore 2 forget-me-not blue princess frock of crepe cordella, with a high cowl neckline and three-quarter length sleeves. former commander of the Winnipeg Light Infantry, went overseas several months ago to become one of the deputy assistant adjutants general with the Canadian general staff.

his brother's best man. The ushers were Mr. John Kamedish, brother of the bride, and Mr. William Kraemer, another brother of the bridegroom. Mr.

Kamedish gave his daughter in marriage. The bride wore a princess gown of white lace, the full skirt flowing into long train. The fitted bodice had a sweetheart neckline and long sleeves. Her finger-tip veil of white net was arranged with a halo of white violets and pearls. She carried a bouquet of red roses.

The bridesmaid wore a powder blue chiffon gown, with a full skirt, a high neckline and short puffed sleeves. Her headdress was a halo of pink and blue flowers and she carried Token roses. The reception was held at the Legion Hall, 426 Osborne st. Mr. and Mrs.

Kraemer will live in Winnipeg. Brandon Woman Hears From Son In Nazi Prison to The Winnipeg BRANDON, Dec. the 28 first -A of mar- its conigram, kind to be received in Brandon, was delivered to Mrs. F. C.

Middleton of this city, from the International Red Cross at Geneva, Switzerland. The Red Cross had been in direct communication with Mrs. Middleton's son, Pilot Officer Don Middleton, now a prisoner of war at Oflag No. 4C camp in Germany. The message said Middleton wanted to know about the safety of his family and requested a reply.

30 Staff Men Attend Engineers' Banquet More than from Manitoba and Western Ontario attended a banquet of the Royal Engineers' headquarters detachment, M.D. 10, Friday evening at the Marlborough hotel. Staff Sgt. D. H.

L. Evans presided. Lieut. A. Marshall and J.

Murray were the speakers. Entertainment was provided by Fleurette McCuaig and her dancers; Doreen Blier, accordionist, and Grace Wilson, soprano. Priest Given Cross (By The Canadian TORONTO, Dec. 28. -Rev.

George Daly of St. Patrick's Church in Toronto received word Friday that he has been awarded the cross Pro Ecclesia Pontifice by Pope Plus. Father Daly is well known in many parts of Canada especially tor nis work among immigrants and as the founder of the order, Sisters of Service. Missionaries Back From Manchuria Find Canadian Food 'Too Nourishing' FOOD restrictions in were very severe, with the main diet consisting of spinach, turnips and "bits of other vegetables," two Canadian Presbyterian missionaries said here Thursday evening. They passed through over C.P.R.

lines on their way home to Toronto and Montreal. They lived in a city in central Manchuria, but could not give their names because of relatives remaining. "We cannot get used to Canadian food again," the two women commeted, "it is too rich and nourishing." Japanese controlled Manchuria was feeling the war more and more, said one, who had been there four years. Rice was being rationed the Chinese at about a pound tol month. Flour was difficult to get.

and milk, eggs and meat unheard of. Coal supplies were being cut A matching turban a corsage of Sweetheart roses and bouvardia completed her toilette. A reception followed. Mr. and Mrs.

McGavin left for a short motor trip. For going away, the bride wore a wisteria wool dress under a box muskrat coat. Her wine turban was pierced with a quill. Mrs. Whelpley wore a bois de rose crepe frock with a corsage of Johanna Hill roses.

Mrs. McGavin was in black wool crepe with a corsage of Briarcliffe roses. in half this winter. Cotton, used as clothing by the Chinese, was issued in small amounts. They had to report every move they made to the Japanese police, who questioned them daily.

"They have been coming around since last June asking us: 'What do you think of the British now that they have been or 'What are you go to do now that Britain has fallen A large garrison of Japanese soldiers policed the territory, as the Chinese were pro-British, they said. Many German "business men" were traveling continually through the province. "Although the Japanese wanted to get rid of foreigners for a long time, they were quite jittery when our consul gave us orders to leave. They think the United States is plotting some new move." CHILDREN love Welch's Grape Juice. It's good for them too; the Vitamin in Welch's promotes growth by stimulating the metabolic process FOR A and the diseases.

also body The helps from high protect nerve fruit sugar content in Welch's La Chi Party ful party recipe often- delightful energy. on -and the Serve always label! "children's There's Welch's as a a helps to replenish youthWelch's is guaranteed pure. It is full strength and may be diluted to suit taste. Welch's; WEICHS GRAPE JUICE STRENGTH ECONOMICAL DILUTE TO TASTE Dorothy M. Shortreed And Winston T.

Talbot Wed in Quiet Bridal The vestry of First Presbyterian church was the scene of a wedding at 3 o'clock Saturday afternon, when Dorothy Margaret, daughter Shortreed, of Mr. and Mrs. F. R. became the bride of Mr.

Winston T. Talbot, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Talbot. Rev.

Francis Allan officiated. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a dress of powder blue georgette the bodice marked by breast pockets, self trimmed, and short sleeves. The tucked hat was of matching veil skirt showing a slight Her drapery. She wore a. corsage of Talisman roses.

A reception for the immediate relatives was held at the home of the bride's parents, 468 Banning street. Mr. and Mrs. Talbot will reside at suite 3, Carlyle apts. Egg Prices To Drop In British Isles LONDON, Dec.

28. -The ministry of food announced Friday night the price of fresh eggs produced in Great Britain and Northern Ireland would be reduced threepence (about five cents) per dozen starting Dec. 30. The price then will be about 82 cents a dozen. INVESTIGATE CHIROPRACTIC TODAY AVOID SUFFERING Dr.

W. O. BAIZLEY CHIROPRACTOR 207 Avenue 265 Portage Ave. Phone 80 615 The Marlborough YOU are pleasant cordially festivities invited we to have visit our planned Hotel for and you. enjoy The the spacious Rotunda and the three Dining Rooms have been Attractively decorated for the Holiday Season and fairly emanate the spirit of Glad Tidings and Good Will.

NEW YEAR'S EVE FROLIC THE EVENT OF THE SEASON. Three Tuesday, Dollars Supper. per Favors! person, including Noisemakera! Full-course First- For Dec. 31st your class Dance reservations Band in early and attendance. avoid Make disReservations appointment.

Supper served at 11.00 p.m. Dancing until 3.00 a.m. Call NEW YEAR'S DAY DINNER, 12.00 Head Waiter Wednesday par Dining person Room. (Children p.m. One Served Luilar Seventy-Ave in the Twenty-five cents).

Main 96 411 noon to 9.00 Jan. 1st Special Musical programme during Dinner. OLD ENGLISH COFFEE SHOPPE-Special YEAR cheon Year's and Day, Dinner Luncheon Menus at will Sixty be cents featured per on person New HEW from Seventy-five 11.30 a.m. cents to per 2.30 person p.m., and (Children Dinner Fifty at cents) from 5.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.

Special Music Will be Supplied During the Festive Season by Hilma Thornquist, Ron. Alderson, Vocalist Pianist and Accompanist IF A CHEST COLD OR COUCHING COLD DEVELOPS (some by all precautions) use Vicks Vapo Rub to relieve miseries. Rub VapoRub on throat. chest and back and cover with a warmed cloth. VapoRub acts to bring relief 2 ways at once.

It stimulates surface of chest and back like a poultice. At the time it releases helpful medicinal vapors that are breathed into the irritated air passages. Both Va-tro-nol and VapoRub have been tested through years of use in millions of homes. When you use these two medicines you are not experimenting, you are not taking needless chances. Remember: It the condition of the cold fails to resnond quickly to treatment-or if more serious trouble indicated--call your family phusician right away.

In the meantime be prepared! Get a bottle of Vicks Va-tro-nol and a jar of Vicks VapoRuh todav-have them handy, ready to use. A Tiny- Waisted Sports Dress PATTERN 4632 By Anne 'Adams Worth its weight In gold is this casual little wool dress that carries you smartly through a busy day! Pattern 4632 is, a youthful Anne Adams newcomer with an easy-going, softly tailored look. There's news in that set-in, front-buttoned belt that seems to whittle down your waistline. And there's more news in the full skirt, gathered at the side front so becomingly. The neckline is convertible button it high or turn it back into revers.

You may either button the bodice to the waist, seaming the skirt down the centre-or have a stunning, fulllength buttoning. Those highriding pockets are chic; your sleeves may be "bracelet" length, long or short. Do choose a soft, bright color wool or a spun rayon for this dress. Pattern 4632 is available in junior miss sizes, 11, 12, 13, 14, 54-inch fabric. 15, parand, 17.

Size 13 takes Send TWENTY CENTS (20c) in coins (stamps cannot be accepted) for this Anne Adams pattern. Write plainly SIZE, NAME, ADDRESS and STYLE NUMBER. 4632 Address orders to The Tribune Pattern 60 Front St. West, Terente 2, Ont..

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