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CAMPAIGNE-DELL

[Welland Tribune, 9 July 1897]

A pretty wedding took place at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 30th ult., at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.E. Dell, Netherby, when their oldest daughter, Ella A., was united in marriage to Henry A. Campaigne of Niagara Falls, Ont. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Kay in the presence of relatives and friends of the contacting parties. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Cora B. Dell, and Charles Campaigne, brother of the groom acted as best man. The bride was attired in cream albatross, trimmed with chiffon and lace, and carried a bouquet of bride’s roses. The bridesmaid was gowned in pale blue henrietta, trimmed with cream lace and silk gauze. Little Florence Callum acted as maid of honor, and carried the wedding ring; she wore white organdie, trimmed with white carnations. The bridal party entered the parlor the bride leaning on the arm of her father. After the ceremony all retired to the dining room, where a bountiful wedding feast was enjoyed. The tables were beautifully decorated with roses. The presents were beautiful and valuable. Among the guests were friends from Rochester and Sidney, N.Y.

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