The Chilliwack Progress
Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada
Thursday, December 09, 1915 - Page 3
MILITARY MARRIAGE AT ASCENSION CHURCH _________
Sergt.- Major Hepburn--- Miss A. Dewey. Much interest was displayed In a wedding which took place at the Ascension church, Lavender Hill, on Monday, reports an English paper. The contracting parties were Miss Alice Dewey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey, 36 Holden street, Batttersea, and Sergt. - Major Thomas Gould Hepburn, of New Westminster, British Columbia, a member of the First Canadian Contingent. The bridegroom was wounded at the front and today (Friday) he returns to Canada with his bride. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. Montford.
The bride was very pretty In a traveling costume of blue serge with a velvet hat trimmed with pink corded silk. She carried a sheath of chrysanthemums and autumn leaves. The bridesmaids were Miss Elsie Dewey and Miss Mabel Spiers, sister and niece of the bride, respectively. They wore embroidered voile costumes and carried sheaths of chrysanthemums and autumn leaves. The bride's mother wore blue silk poplin with a black hat.
The best man was Corp. Postlethwaite, also of New Westminster, another member of the First Canadian Contingent. Other Canadians attended, including Sergeant and Mrs. Dolphin.
The reception was held at the house of the bride's parents.
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