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Tekawennake News - July 20, 1968, p. 2

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2 Wome~'s Institute (cont'd) Dro Sally l-Yeaver was the guest speaker of the evening and gave an illuminating address on the Medical Deve l opment on the Six Nat ions Reserve from 1784 until the present time. Tremendol:.S progress was made in heal th service by the Six Nations Council in co- operation with the Devart~ent of Indian Affairs. From a tent hospital in 1913 to a 60- bed hospital in 1950. Then came a switch to the Dept. of Na~ional Health and Welfare. Public Heal th nurses 1-rnre added also School Dental Clinic. Hospital staff was added to the number of 60 but services dwindled to less than 20 beds. Dr . Weaver' s full report will be contained in the Historical Edition of Tekawennake to be issued in August. Luncheon was served by the hostess and her ass i stants. Double 1·!edcling An interesting and beaut i ful double weddi ng was solemnized by Rev. Canon U.J. Zi mmerman, rector at Her Majesty's Chai3el of the I1ohawks on Saturday when Gail Linda Jamieson i;-ms united i n marr i age t o Ilan-mod '.'/hi to and Lorna Victoria Jamieson to Ernest White. The brides are the daughters of IIr. and i1rs. Lorne (Buck) Jamieson R. 6 Hagerscille, Marwood is the son of Hrs. Alice Webster, and Ernest i s th.E son of lfr. Eric i;-Ih i te. All are residents of the Six Nations Re s erve. The attendants awaited the brides at the alter of the IIohawk's Historic Chapel. The entrance of the beautiful brides on the arms of their father presented an affecting vis i on. The wedding party remained at the al tar a s IIi ss Beverly '-fright, vocal i st, sang 11 0 Perfect Love 11 to organ accompani st, I1rs . Lily Lickers. Bride Gail Linda was attired in a 1vhi te peau de soie floor l ength gown with full skirt and a bustle back. The waist was styled with scoop neckline and short cap slccv Her finger t ip illusion veil fell from a pearl cro~m. Long gl oves completed the picture. Br;_de Lorna Victor i a's gown was of 1-rhi te chantilly lace over pcau de soie with a chapel trai n and full length lace sleeves, the finger tip illusion veil was adorned with a crystal cror;m. The mai ds of honour, Dianne Jamieson and. Priscilla 1·1hi te were in pale blue floor l ength lace- tr i mmed organdy over taffeta go'"ms. The br i desmaids Georgina Hill and Lorraine Jamieson were in pale yellow lace over taffeta floor- length gowns. The groomsmen r;wrc Boyce l·/hi t e and Allen 1-Jhi te. David Jones and Joh..n Kemp were the ushers. At the conclusion of the ceremony Iliss !,-/right sang "The ·foddi ng Prayer'J The wedd_ing party repaired to the Ohswekon Community Hall. Tho hall was gaily decorated with garlands of whi te crepe ribbons adorned with flowers and balloons in pastel · colourE-o .Assisting at the recept ion, the bride's mother wore a silver metallic bas i c dress with whi te lace cage. Her corsage was of white baby mums and red bud roses. The groom's moth_er wore a flo1:rnrec1 c;ilk ensemble. 200 guests sat do1:m to tho bounteous ,vedding repast. Ilr. 1Jill i am Smith was the genial master of ceremonies. Rev. Canon Zimmerman proposed the toast to the br i des 1vhich was rcsponed to -Dy the grooms . Others 1vho extended be s t wishes on behalf of the guests ;,-rnre Nrs. Emerson Staats, I-Tr. ' ,)m. ' Jhi te, Ilr. ancl IIrs. Lorne Jamieson ancl Uiss Ilary Jami eson. J,:n evening of dancing to the Ifoha1-Jk Orchestra 1rras enjoyed by the young couples and their many f riends . Hr. & r:Trs. I:arwoocl · ihi t e will reside i n Dotroi t. rir. ~ IIrs. Eric ':Jhi to chose to make their home on the Six Nations Reserve. Tekawcnnako extends congratulations and best wishes to the happy couples. ·X· ·X-·Yd'.-·X·,'<--**·'.c·X· ·Y:-¼-',Hc*-;"--X·***-)/'****+:·*-X-,f***·* Speaking of money , it's the husband's job to malce it f irst , and the wife's job to make i t last. Teka1:rnnnaJ.ce was extremely pleas eel to r c cei vc the letter from four Si x Nations ( bless 1 cm ) from Iiani to ba and the Fi sher Eospi tal 1 and the punchy means it uas necessary for the Indians t o take to retain their ho s pital . The :-Te stern Inclian::; have contri butcd tho greatest and r ichest grai n- growi ng lands in the wor ld to the economy of Canada for what must bo the cheapest rent i n the world ~1 5 per head per annum. Hoi,-r t hey' 11 progress on that! ! ! Of course the government promised to look after Indian health and education, but t he grain is being looked after better. iie met some of the '.iestcrn Indi an s at t h e Indian Centro in 1:innipeg in '61. They' ro a wonderful, smart, up and coming people jn spite of everything. Providence i s truly 1-1i th us or ,·JC ';-mul dn ' t ·co i n exi stence today. I:cop y our chins -:- .. , ., .: ,.., .. ,..,

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