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1888
Merlin. 30th March, 1888 Sunday being Flowering Sunday, or what is known in Church circles as Palm Sunday, the custom was followed of decorating the graves with flowers. At the New cemetery the display was not so great as in former years; neither was the attendance of visitors so numerous, doubtless being attributable to the unfavourable state of the weather. Some had taken the precaution to have the flowers there on Saturday night, and of course in consequence of the subsequent snowfall, they were entirely obscured from view by the "white mantle" on Sunday morning. Due to the rowdyism usually prevailing in the Cemetery on Flowering Sunday, there was yesterday, a strong force of police on duty there, and of course the presence of this largely had the effect of preserving order, decorum, and better conduct than has unfortunately hitherto been the rule.
On November 1st, the festival of All Saints, a great nuptial ceremony was solemnised at St. Michaels Catholic Church which was opened about twelve months ago. These being the first marriages to be celebrated in the handsome edifice, the event attracted more than ordinary attention, and a great concourse of people assembled to witness the imposing function. The Church was beautifully embellished for the occasion. The parties
were Mr. Thomas Foley and Miss Catherine Cunningham; Mr. Charles Dyer
and Miss Lynes. Both of the brides have been teachers at St. Michael's
Schools, adjoining the Church, for some years past. The Rev. Father Bailey
conducted the eventful ceremony. [ Back ] |
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