Muriel Daniels Paulin – The Amazing Paulin(e) Family

Times Colonist, 1 Aug 1938

Paulin-Daniels

At St Matthais Church, Foul Bay, on Saturday at 11.30, Rev Alan Gardiner united in marriage Muriel Margaret, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs FJ Daniels, 2533 Margate Avenue, Oak Bay, and Mr George Paulin, elder son of Mr and Mrs George Paulin.

The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a pink dress and hat, with matching accessories, and a corsage bouquet of gardenias and white roses. She was attended by her sister, Miss Dorothea Daniels, who wore a rust colored dress and hat, and a corsage bouquet of carnations. Lieut-Col Vincent McKenna was best man.

After the service, the bridal party and immediate relatives had luncheon at the Empress Hotel, Mr and Mrs Paulin leaving on the afternoon boat for Vancouver, en route to Seattle. On their return, they will make their home on Oliver Street, Oak Bay.

[Newspaper Clipping – Victoria paper?]

February 3, 1953

Beautiful Evening Gowns Noted At the State Ball Last Evening

The State ball at Government House last evening was a brilliant affair with the provincial government leaders, members and their wives, prominent members of the church, civic officials all attending.

The gold and crimson ballroom with the large mirrors reflecting the glittering lights from the crystal chandeliers provided a beautiful setting for the colorful ball gowns worn by the feminine guests.

The gracious chatelaine of Government House, Mrs Wallace, wore a gown of pure white faille, the bodice frosted with diamante and pearl embroidery offset with diamond tiara, necklace and earrings.

Mrs WAC Bennett, making her first appearance at a state function as the premier’s wife, chose a gown of filmy black lace over white taffeta, the skirt tiered.

Mrs Frank Youngman, of Portland, Oregon, a guest at Government House for the occasion wore a classic gown with train fashioned of sparkling ice blue and silver lame.

Mrs Gordon McG Sloan, wife of the Chief Justice, was in a French original gown of soft rose peau de soie, the bodice [page cut here]

A Group pictured at the ball last evening, standing back Capt Alex M Peabody of Seattle, Dr Maitland Young, Mrs Peabody and Lieut-Col George Paulin; seated Mrs Maitland Young and Mrs Paulin.

Category: Muriel Daniels Paulin

Paulin Daniels marriage, 1938

Beautiful Evening Gowns Noted at the State ball Last Evening, 1953