Marriage of Robert Williams and Marion Paulin, 1898

Victoria Daily Times, 20 January 1898

Mr Robert H Williams of Kaslo, and Miss Marion Pauline, sevent daughter of Mr Frederick Pauline, of Oak Bay, were married at Christ Church Catherdral yesterday evening in the presence of a large number of their friends and relatives, by Rev Canon Beanlands. The bride was attended by her younger sister, Miss Nellie Pauline, and Miss Rita Gardiner, her nephew Master Fred Pauline acting as page. At the conclusion of the ceremony the young couple proceeded to the residence of Mr CF Gardiner, Labouchere street, where a reception was held. Mr and Mrs Williams left this morning on a tour through the Sound cities, from whence they will proceed to Kaslo, where they will reside in future.

Marriage of Amy Pauline, Victoria, 1890

Victoria Daily Times, 11 Sep 1890

A Social Event

Marriage of Mr CF Gardiner and Miss Amy Pauline last evening.

Christ Church Cathedral was filled last evening at 8 o’clock by an expectant throng which had gathered to witness the marriage ceremony between Mr Charles F Gardiner and Miss Amy Pauline.  The bride and groom have hosts of friends, as both are well known and considerable interest was taken in the event.  The Rev Henry Kingham performed the ceremony, the bride being given away by her father Mr Fred Pauline, sr.  She looked beautiful dressed in a tasteful cream satin, with tulle veiling orange blossoms, and diamond ornaments.  Her bridesmaids no less lovely, who were dressed in blue nun’s veiling, with forget-me-nots and pearls, were the Misses AF Gardiner, Florence, Violet, Sarah, Marion, and Nelly Pauline, the first named being a sister of the groom, and the latter five sisters of the bride. Little Harold Pauline acted as page, and bore his part nobly.  The groom was supported by Mr CP Lowe.

After the ceremony was over the bridal party were conveyed to the residence of the bride’s father, on View Street, and were there most elegantly entertained, a supper having been provided for over thirty guests. The health of the bride and groom being drank and supper over, the presents were duly inspected. These were many and costly.  A partial list is appended: Diamond bracelets and brooch, to bride from groom; Japanese screen and banner, Miss AF Gardiner; cruet, Mr Jas Mitchell; bronze picture fram, Mr and Mrs Thompson; card receiver, Mr and Mrs Lange; pair of pictures, Mr Chas Braund; Japanese boxes, the bride’s brothers and sisters; cake basket, Mr A Weir; tea set, Moorish design, Mr CP Lowe; set silver spoons and forks and soup ladle, Mr and Mrs King; set silver pie forks, Mr and Mrs Lindley; tilting kettle, Miss AD Camerin; marble clock, Mr F Pauline jr; biscuit basket, Mr ED Atkinson; gold brooch, a friend; tea service, Misses Florence, Violet and Sarah Pauline; pair of vases, Mr and Mrs WG Sparrow; silk handpainted dressing case, Mr Geo A Gardiner; Japanese wall bracket, Mr and Mrs Earsman; set of carvers, Mr and Mrs Eastman; oil paintings by the artist, Mr F Pauline sr; hand painted screens, Mr TB Norgate; silver cake basket, Mr and Mrs Goodwin.

At an early hour the guests departed to their several homes, the newly-made happy pair going abour the Sound steamer, leaving this morning for a honeymoon trip to extend over a period of six weeks in California. Their start in life has been a happy one and many friends extend to them best wishes that it may long continue bright.

Marriage Cyrus Dougan and Marguerite Amy Gardiner, 1917

Victoria Daily Times, 24 May 1917

Wedded Tuesday

Christ Church Cathedral was the scene of a quiet wedding on Tuesday evening, when Very Rev Dean Quainton united in marriage Marguerite Amy, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles F Gardiner, 1013 Fairfield road, and Cyrus J Dougan, youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs James Dougan, of “Hill Bank” Cobble Hill.  The church was attractive with early summer flowers. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a pretty travelling costume of sand colored gabardine with a white hat, and carried a shower bouquet of bride’s roses.  Miss Dorothy Gardiner her sister, attended her as bridesmaid, wearing a smart costume of pale grey with rose trimmings. Her hat was also old rose in coloring, and her bouquet was of pink roses. Mr George Stevenson acted as best man.  A reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents immediately following the ceremony, many friends calling to extend their good wishes.  The wedding trip includes a visit to Harrison Hot Springs.

 

Marguerite and Cyrus Dougan

Gardiner 25th Wedding Anniversary, 1915

Victoria Daily Times, 11 September 1915

Personal

Mr and Mrs Charles F Gardiner last evening celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of their wedding.  They were married, as the news of twenty-five years ago, in another column, narrates, on the evening of Sept 10, 1890, in Christ Church Cathedral. The bride was Miss Amy Pauline, who still resides here. Her bridesmaids were Miss AF Gardiner, sister of the groom, and Misses Florence, Violet, Sarah, Marion and Nellie Pauline, her sisters.  CP Lowe was the best man and Harold Pauline was page. The ceremony was performed by Rev Henry Kingham, then curate of Christ Church Cathedral, a brother of Joshua Kingham and Mrs EG Miller.

Funeral of Mary Cutler Pauline, 1921

Daily Colonist, 11 August 1921

Pauline – Many beautiful flowers sent by surrounding friends, paid their mute tribute to a highly esteemed pioneer at the funeral yesterday of the late Mrs Mary Pauline, widow of Frederick Pauline. The cortege left the residence of Mrs CP Gardiner, daughter of the late Mrs  Pauline, at 10:45, proceeding to Christ Church Cathedral where the impressive service was conducted by the Very Rev. Dean Qualmion, assisted by the Rev PH Fall.  Two hymns were sung, “On the Resurection Morning,” and “Abide with me.” The Rev FH Fall officiated at Ross Bay Cemetery.  The pallbearers were FA Pauline, MPP, HW Pauline, JA Pauline, George Pauline jr, CF Gardiner and GA Gardiner.

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