NOTES FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS
Queen’s Cove
The Christmas season at Queen’s Cove, was quite a busy one, and a “happy” one, because most of our boys were home from overseas for the first time in six years, and the weather was ideal which made it possible for visitors from nearby settlements to help share in our festivities. On Christmas Eve a variety concert under the direction of our teacher Miss Violet Goobie was staged in the Orange Hall, at the end of the programme, Santa Claus made his appearance and distributed gifts to the children, after which, supper was served.
On Christmas Night the wedding took place in the United Church of Miss Margaret Jane Goobie to Mr. Jonathan Gregory.
The Orangemen held their annual parade on St. Stephen’s Day, they paraded to North West Brook, where they attended Divine Service in the Church of England school the Rev. Jones of Hodge’s Cove, officiating, after which they paraded back to Queen’s Cove Lodge, where they were served supper by the ladies of the settlement.
On Dec. 17, the Ladies’ Aid held a Sale of Work, Soup Supper and tea in the Orange Hall, and realized the sum of $112.00.
Personal
Lester Stoyles arrived home from Scotland on Dec. 15., where he has been for the past six years, Lester was in the Forestry Unit. A party was given in his honour, and a presentation made.
We are glad to see Mr. Edmund Whelan, who has been ill, up and around again.
Allan Goobie and family have moved to Goobies for the winter.
Harry Barbour of St. John’s, has recently been discharged from the Royal Navy, spent three weeks here visiting his sister Mrs. C.M. Button.
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gregory and family of St. John’s, spent Christmas in Queen’s Cove, their former home, they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Clarke.
Chesley Strong spent Christmas here with Friends, and was an usher at the Gregory – Goobie wedding.
Miss Maud Lander arrived from Grand Falls to be bridesmaid at the Gregory-Goobie wedding.
Miss Doris Gregory of the Royal Bank of Canada, St. John’s (West end Branch) spent the Christmas holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Gregory.
Samuel Churchill from St. John’s, spent Christmas here visiting old friends. Glad to see you Sammy.
Mr. and Mrs. Max Pinsent of Windsor are spending their holidays with Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Stoyles, Northern Bight Station, parents of Mrs. Pinsent.
Two Caribou Shot
Our sportsmen were not so lucky this year with their game, only two caribou were shot, those were killed by Richard Gosse and Edward Gregory.
Visitors from Adeyton on St. Stephen’s Day were Claude Anderson, Gordon and Harvey Adey. Anderson was accompanied by his wife.
Miss Joyce Loder accompanied by Fred Bailey both of St. John’s, spent Christmas with Miss Loder’s sister, Mrs. Cyril Vokey.
Quite a number of young people from Hillview, visited Queen’s Cove during the holiday season to share in the festivities.
Richard Whalen opened up a new store on December 17. Success to you Dick.
Wedding Bells
Gregory – Gobbie
The marriage of Miss Margaret Jane, eldest daughter of George and the late Phoebe Goobie of Queen’s Cove to Jonathan Gregory, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Gregory of St. John’s, and formerly of Queen’s Cove, took place at Queen’s Cove United Church on December 25, with Reverend George Pike officiating.
The bride presented a lovely picture as she entered the church leaning on the arm of her father, to the strains of the wedding march played by Miss Marguerite Stoyles, in the traditional wedding gown of white satin with floor length veil, which was held in place by e coronet of seeded pearls. She carried a bouquet of red and white roses. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, was attended by her sister Miss Agnes Goobie as maid of honour, and, Misses Florence Gregory, sister of the groom, and, Maud Lander, friend of the bride, as bridesmaids, and little Lorraine’ Gosse as train bearer. The bridesmaids wore Gowns of blue and pink taffetta with shoulder length veils, and carried bouquets of multi-coloured flowers. The train bearer wore blue taffetta and a wreath of flowers around her head.
The groom was attended by Elwood Green as best man whilst Chesley Strong and Gordon House acted as ushers. The hymn “O Perfect Love” was rendered by the congregation with Mrs. Chesley Goobie at the organ. The reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents, where upwards of one hundred guests partook of the Wedding Supper. The bride and groom left for St. John’s, where they will in future reside. The groom has recently returned from Scotland, where he has spent over five years with the Forestry Unit. That they may live to enjoy many years of wedded bliss is the wish of their many friends.
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Transcribed by Wanda Garrett, February 2015
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