The Haileyburian & Cobalt Weekly Post (1957-1961), 1 Oct 1959, p. 3

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4 N y q a ee OC Seay: Christo -- Tasse Autumn flowers decorated the Salvation Army Citadel in Cobalt when Lieut. Hetherington of Co- balt assisted by Rev. Churchill of Haileybury united in marriage Jeannette Hazel Tasse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Greening of Bancroft and Lloyd Albert Chris- to, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edric Christo of Cobalt. The ceremony took place on Saturday, September 1H) te jojo f : Miss-Merry Christo was soloist accompanied by Miss Nora Craven of New Liskeard. Given in marriage by her uncle, Mr. Gordon Tasse, the bride looked __. lovely in her cocktail length gown fy a Brussels lace over satin, i ps | ' i yasnfoned with a sweetheart neck- line embroidered with seed pearls. A dainty seed pearl tiara held her fingertip veil of tulle illusion. She carried a bouquet of red roses and lilly of the valley and white satin ribbon streamers. Mrs. Alice Shepherdson, an aunt of the bride was matron of honor wearing a cocktail length gown of ice blue crystallette, eyt on princess lines with a v neckline and featuring a huge bow at the back of the waist. Her hat, which was trimmed with tiny flowers and gloves, were of matching blue. Her bouquet was of yellow and white mums and maiden hair fern. -- Jim Connelly of Toronto was best man_and ushers were the groom's uncle, Bud Christo and Ben Madill of New Liskeard. Following the ceremony, a re- ception and dance was held at the Orange Hall in North Cobalt, where the guests were received by the bride's mother, wearing a brown ticcatina crepe dress, beige accessories and corsage of deep yellow roses. She was assisted by the groom's mother, who chose a dress of pastel blue Italian lace over taffeta, white accessories and a corsage of pink roses. The newly weds left for a honeymoon to south- ) - ern 'points and on their return will reside in Cobalt. For travelling, the bride wore a blue floral sheath dress, with mat- ching duster white accessories and a corsage of pink roses. Bingo ; The final bingo in the weekly series that have been held by the Ladies of Ste.-Anne in the Legion Hall was held on Wednesday, Sep- tember 30, at which time the at- tendance draw for $50 was made. The winners on Wednesday, Sep- tember 23 were Mrs. F. Chapman, Mrs. B. Larkin, Mrs. S. Speck, Mrs. F. Chapman and Mrs. P. De- Bastiani, Mrs. A. Kennedy, Mrs. J. Cuillerier and Mrs. Chapman shared the door prize. -- Legion Bingo ' Mrs. Robert Jones was the win- ner of the door prize at the Legion Bingo on Friday, September 25. The winners were Mrs. Doris Wil- liam, Mr. Frackleton, Mrs. Thel- ma Church, Mrs. Iris Wilson, and Mrs. Blanche Leonard. Legion Euchre _Mrs. J; O'Rourke convener: for the Tuesday night euchres which are held in the Legion Lounge by the Ladies' Auxiliary to the Cana- dian Legion reported a fairly good attendance on September 22. Win- ners were Mrs. T. Leonard, Mrs. E. Geck Sr.; Mrs. J. O'Rourke Sunshine Gals C.G.I.T. President Sharon Menzie con- ducted the regular meeting of the Sunshine Gals C.G.I.T. when they met Thursday, September 24, at the home of their leader, Mrs. A. Svekers. The purpose hymn and the Lord's Prayer opened the meet- ing after which the minutes of the last meeting were read by Heather "py yon. Gail Stoughton gave the eco eens report and a lively sing song conducted by Donna Spencer was enjoyed by the Gals. Mrs. Svekers led the worship service and 'conducted the project. The topic for the evening was suitable Bible readings for a worship ser- vice, where to find them and points to remember in reading -them. Taps and the Mizpah Bene- diction brought the meeting to a close. ; ) Hydro Ladies Club® -Mrs. Sid Larocque, Hound Chutes, was hostess to the Hydro Ladies when they met for their first meeting of the Fall season Around The Square dent Mrs. Keith Reid welcomed the ten members and two visitors who were present. Minutes for the previous meeting were read by Mrs. F. Cahill after which Mrs. La- rocque gave the treasurer's report. The president reminded all those who had been knitting for the Children's Aid to finish the articles off so they could be collected. A discussion followed on whether to have a corn roast and it was de- cided not to. Gift of the month was won by Helen Mallett. Mrs. Keith Reid offered her home for the next regular meeting to be held on Mon- day, October 5. A gamé was played which was won by Mrs. Heaslip and a lovely lunch served by Mrs. Reid and Mrs. Cahill brought the evening to a closs. Silver Rebekah Lodge Noble Grand Sister Agatha Cam- eron chaired the meeting of Silver Rebekah Lodge when they held their meeting in the I.0.0.F. Hall on Wednesday, September 23. Lodge opened in regular form and duties of officers were repeated. Routine business was conducted and reports were heard from the various committees. Vice Grand Sister Carrie Birtch reported sev- eral members had illness in the family. Sister Signe Kangas_ re- ported that the C.P. & T were planning a bingo for October 1 to be held in the Community Hall. Sis- ter Greensides reported that a gift had been purchased for Sister Muriel Tresidder. Noble Grand dis- missed the committees with thanks. A number of Lodge mem- bers are planning to attend the dinner -and meeting to be held in New Liskeard in October on the occasion of the official visit of the President of the Rebekah Assem- bly. Members were reminded of the Fall Bazaar to be held on Oc- tober 9. Elections were 'held with a full slate of officers being elect- ed, these to be installed at the next meeting. In the absence of Sister Tresidder, Sister Louise Richards read her report of the Rebekah Assembly which was held in Toronto in June. It was .decided to havea pot luck lunch following installation at the next meeting and Noble Grand thanked the members who 'had filled in for absent officers and as there was no further business, Lodge closed. Cobalt Librarian Attends Book Fair Librarian Mrs. Walter Fleming of Cobalt as well as librarians from Smooth Rock Falls, Cochrane, Schumacher, Virginiatown, Larder Lake, New Liskeard and Kirkland Lake attended the Book Fair that was held on Friday, September 26, in the Legion Hall in Kirkland Lake. Mrs. Fleming reported that it was a most attractive selection of the best books for all ages, fic- tion and non fiction, and in both French and English. In -conjunection with the Book Fair, the National Film Council showed films that could be booked through their council. - After the fair, a tea was held for the Librarians when they were guests of the North Eastern Re- gional Co-Operative Library. It was decided at this tea that a two- day course in Library Science would be held in Kirkland Lake on April 19 and 20. Chief Librarian Sam Neill, Kirkland Lake will in- struct this course which will be available to non professional li- brarians and will include catalogu- ing, classification, book selection, reference work and the repairing of books. Mr. Neill stated that he -would make this an Annual Course if it was found to be necesssary. O'Neill -- Gareau é In a ceremony at St. Patrick's Church on Monday, September 14, Joanne Grace Gareau, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roger Gareau of Cobalt became the bride of John B. O'Neill, son of Mrs. O'Neill and the late P. J. O'Neill of Coniston. Shasta daisies and asters formed the setting for the doble ring cere- mony at which Father LaPointe of Haileybury officiated. Genevieve Gareau, sister of the bride was soloist with Miss Evelyn Hurst as accompanist. : Given in marriage by her fath- er, the bride chose for her wed- ding a floor-length gown of white tissue faille over satin, cut on on Tuesday, September 22. Presi-princess lines, with seed pearls ee Ze ee trimming the neckline. A train fell from the shoulders to the hem- line. A crown of lace, pearls and sequins held her shoulder-length veil of tulle illusion and elbow- length lace gloves completed her attire. Her flowers were red sweet- heart roses on a white Prayer Book from which fell white ribbon streamers with fern. The bride's sister, Inez, attend- ed her wearing a cocktail length dress of sapphire blue taffeta with stole effect collar. Her hat was of sapphire blue feathers and she car- ried a nosegay of yellow roses. Bernard Conlon of Coniston, the groom's. brother-in-law, was the best man and the ushers were the groom's brother, Francis O'Neill of Coniston and Albert Robitaille of Cobalt, the bride's uncle and also her godfather. Young Tommy Con- lon of Coniston, a nephew of the groom, was ring bearer. He wore a blue jacket, grey trousers and a white bow tie and carried a cush- ion of white lace bearing the rings for the bride and groom. Following the ceremony a re- ception was held at the home of the bride's parents on the Nipissing Property. Mrs. Gareau received the guests wearing a dress of co- coa~brown lace over satin, pink champagne accessories and a cor- sage of yellow roses. She was as- sisted by Mrs. O'Neill who wore a dress of blue crepe accented with beige, mink furs and beige acces- sories and a corsage of yellow ros- es. Mr. and Mrs. O'Neill left for a honeymoon to Niagara Falls and points east. For travelling, the bride chose an olive green wool princess style dress, mink stole and brown accessories and her corsage was of tea roses. They will reside in Coniston. The newlyweds received many congratulatory telegrams from rel- atives and friends, also a phone call from the bride's sister, Claud- ette in Nova Scotia. Guests attended from Coniston, Sudbury, Jamestown, Noranda, El- liot Lake, Kirkland Lake and Cop- per Cliff. Badges Presented To Cobalt Guides : First Cobalt Company Girl Guides met in the Community Hall on September 28, for their second meating of the year. Company leader Pauline Jean Louis took roll call, two Guides were reported ab- sent. Dues were collected, and the horseshoe formed for the singing of "God Save the Queen". The Guide Promise was renewed and the prayer repeated. District Com- missioner, Jean Giovanella, then presented badges. that had been Thursday, October 1, 1959 earned at the close of the year. Hostess, Health, Cook and Child Nurse badges were presented to Frances Parcher and Doreen Dra- per, and the Hostess badge was re- ceived by Pauline Jean Louis and Bernadette Cuillerier. A rummage sale is to be held in the near fu- ture by the Local Association, the sponsoring committee for Girl Guides. Contributions of used clothing, dishes, toys, etc., will be appreciated. The revenue of this sale is to go toward a much need- ed camp site for local Girl Guides. A discussion group in the Patrol corner followed with the group de- ciding to have. a candy apple sale on Saturday, October 10. The pro- ceeds of this sale to go to the building fund for the new Dominion and Provincial Headquarters in Toronto. Cobalt Guides and Brown- ies have purchased 150 tulip bulbs which are to be planted in the town gardens. Guides and Brownies throughout Canada are. planting yellow tulips. "'A river of gold from Coast to Coast" in celebration of Jubilee year 1960, which marks 50 years of Guiding. A game -was played before closing with taps." Andrew Vincent O'Shaughnessy A pioneer of Northern Ontario, Andrew Vincent O'Shaughnessy, passed away in the Kirkland Lake Hospital on Wednesday night, September 16 afiter an illness of two weeks. Born in Oldham, Nova Scotia, 85 years ago, he came to Cobalt in 1909 where he had re-- sided until about four years ago when after the death of his wife, the former Ina Clark of Halifax County, N. S. he left to make his home with his sons. At the time of his passing he had been living with his son James of Larder Lake. While tn Cobalt, Mr. O'Shaughnessy was employed at the O'Brien Mine until his retire- ment several years ago. The body rested at .the Buffam Funeral Chapel until time for the funeral service at St. Patrick Church where the deceased had been a member. Father T. Kavanaugh of- ficiated at the Requiem High Mass assisted by Father 'Lapointe of Haileybury who sang the Mass and Father M. J. Scully of Noranda in the Sanctuary, Interment was in the Parish Cemetery at Mileage 104. Pall-bearers were three sons, James of Larder Lake, William of Toronto and Jack of Sudbury, two nephews Claude and Lee O'- Shaughnessy of Toronto. Those who attended the funeral from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. James O'Shaughnessy of Larder Lake, The Haileyburian Page 3 Mr. and Mrs. Jack O'Shaughnessy of Sudbury, Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam O'Shaughnessy of Toronto and Morris O'Shaughnessy of Tor- onto. Haworth--Neilson In a double ring ceremony, Shei- la Mae Neilson daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Neilson of Cobalt was united in marriage to A.B.M. A. George Harold Haworth R.C.N. son of Dr. and Mrs. George C. Ha- worth of Lacombe, Alberta. The ceremony took place in the former Haworth home, now the residence of Mr. E. M. Parsons, on August 29th at 2 p.m. Wedding bells, bas= kets of gladioli, dahlia and sweet peas were arranged throughout the house to form an attractive setting for the wedding. In the absence of her parents, L.S.E.M. Harvey Frieson R.C.N. gave the bride away. She wore a waltz length gown of white brocade, fingertip veil and carried a bou- quet of red roses. Miss Nancy Huntley was maid of honour wear- ing a Jasper blue brocade dress with matching nylon overskirt and carried a bouquet of yellow roses. Mr. Sandy Campbell of Lacombe was best man. The newly weds left after the reception for a motor trip to Edmonton. The bride look- ed lovely in a lavender suit and wore a corsage of yellow roses and stephanotis. On their return from Edmonton, they spent a few days at the Haworth cottage at Gull Lake before leaving for Victoria where tthey will make their home, Lions Appoint New Deputy District Governor International Counsellor Clifford Cox announced the appointment of Lawrence Buck, member of the Cobalt Lions club tto the office of Deputy District Governor for Dis- trict A-6, Zone 15 West at Mon- day's dinner meeting of the Co- balt Lions Club held in the Le- gion Hall. Mr. Cox also advised that Lockie Goddard of Temagami would take over the office of Zone chairmdn previously held by Mr. Buck. President Ernie Thibeault chair- ed Monday's meeting which saw a good turn out of members with the following guests in attendance: International Counsellor Clifford Cox, Zone Chairman Lockie God- dard and Graham Hooper of Tem- agami, Gordon Warren of North Bay, former member of the Co- balt Club who is being transferred to the Widdifield Lions Club, and Fern Desjardins of Cobalt. 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