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A JUNE WEDDING – HAMILTON-HICKS
[Welland Tribune, 4 June 1897]
On Wednesday, June 2nd, a very pretty home wedding was consummated at eh residence of Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Hicks, Bald street, when friends and relatives to the number of about thirty assembled to witness the marriage of his eldest daughter, Allice Maud, to Charles KIngsley Hamilton. At 4.30 p.m. the bridal party entered the drawing room and stood beneath an arch of ferns and flowers, while the Rev. Dr. Johnstone, rector of Holy Trinity church, performed the beautiful and impressive marriage service of the Episcopal church, after which all repaired to the dining room, where a sumptuous repast, consisting of all the delicacies of the season, awaited their attention. The bride was attired in a dress of grey silk poplin, and looked charming, and was assisted by her sister, Miss Etta Hicks, who also looked handsome in a dress of light summer tweed. The groom was ably supported by Mr. Percy Hemmings. The presents to the bride were numerous and handsome, that of the groom being a gold watch and chain. The groom also presented the bridesmaid and groomsman each with a souvenir of the happy event. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton, accompanied by the usual donations of rice and old shoes, left on the evening train for St. Catharines, and will also visit Toronto and other points of interest in Canada, and will be at home to their friends after the 14th inst., at their residence Division street. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton are among Welland’s most popular young people, and have a host of friends, all of whom join in wishing them all happiness and success on their matrimonial voyage.
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