Etc. -- Gibson-Livingstone -- 1897
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An unedited transcription of a page 1 article from 10 Jun 1897 Simcoe Reformer. 

Tilsonburg Wedding

Tilsonburg Observer:-- "On Wednesday afternoon the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Jackson was the scene of one of those social events which never lose their interest. A large number of guests had assembled from different parts of the province to witness the marriage of Captain D. Gibson, of the Dufferin Rifles, one of the popular young men of Brantford, to Miss Jean, the eldest daughter of Mr. W. W. Livingstone of this town, a young lady prominent in social and church life and highly esteemed by all her friends. 

The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a gown of white brocaded silk, with pearl trimmings and bridal vail of [Brussel] net with orange blossoms. She was supported by Miss McMullen, of Woodstock, and Miss Florence Livingstone, who had bouquets of beautiful pink and white roses. Captain Gibson was supported by Mr. Edward Blake Duncan, of Brantford, and Mr. Frank Bain. The officiating clergyman was Rev. M. McGregor, M.A., of Avondale Church, Tilsonburg.  The bridal gifts were costly and numerous. 
As the bridal party took their places in the beautifully decorated drawing room the sweet strains of the [Lohengrin] Wedding March were played by Mrs. F. B. Tillson, who also played the [Mendelssohn] Wedding March at the close of the ceremony amid the hearty congratulations of the company to the young pair.
Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Innes, Miss Innes and Mr. Robt. Innes, Miss Grace Livingstone, Miss Mildred Jackson and Leigh Jackson of Simcoe."

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