The Bucks Standard 2nd October 1926
A PRETTY CASTLETHORPE
WEDDING
MR. WILLIAM J. GRAY AND MISS
FLORRIE OSBORNE
The Wesleyan Church at Castlethorpe was the scene of a very interesting and pretty wedding on Saturday last when two well known and much respected local families were united. The bride was Miss Florrie Osborne, only daughter of Mr. Thomas Osborne, J.P., and Mrs. Osborne, of Shrub Cottage, Castlethorpe, a young lady extremely popular in the parish. Her father is a magistrate for both Bucks and Northants and sits on the Stony Stratford Bench. He has for many years prominently identified himself with the public affairs of Castlethorpe, and as a member of the Parish Council in particular he has done splendid work. He was formerly a member of the old School Board, and at the present time is assistant overseer and tax collector, The bridegroom, Mr. William John Gray, also belongs to an old and esteemed Castlethorpe family. He is on the clerical staff of the London Midland & Scottish Railway Company, and occupies a responsible position at Blisworth Station. Formerly his duties as relief clerk took him to all parts of the company’s system.
The ceremony was witnessed by a large congregation. As the guests assembled Mrs. J. Gobbey, organist at the Wesleyan Church played “Praise the Lord” and other appropriate music. The hymn “O love Divine, all love excelling,” was sung.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev. H. H. Adams, superintendent minister of the Wolverton Wesleyan Circuit, who, following the nuptials gave a short address. He said they all sincerely wished every possible blessing and happiness for Mr. and Mrs. Gray, and earnestly prayed that God’s richest blessing would rest upon them and that the union which had been consummated that morning the highest and most sacred might be a long and happy one.
During the signing of the register Mrs. Gobbey gave a pleasing rendering of the “Wedding March” by Mendelssohn, and as the bride and bridegroom and their retinue left the church they received the congratulations and good wishes of their many friends who had gathered outside the sacred building.
The bride given away by her father, looked most charming in a gown of ivory silk cascade trimmed with pearls and caught at the side with orange blossom and pearls,. Her old lace veil fell in graceful folds about her shoulders and was held in position by a wreath of orange blossom. She carried a shower bouquet of choice white carnations, made and presented to her by her uncle, Mr. W. Clarke, florist, of Castlethorpe, who supplied the whole of the flowers.
Her bridesmaids were Miss Annie Gray (sister of the bridegroom) and Miss Vera Clarke (cousin of the bride). The first named wore a dress of parma violet crepe de chine and in the place of a hat a wreath of silver leaves picked out with flowers to match her dress. She carried a shower bouquet of pink carnations tied with pink ribbon. The little girl (Miss Vera Clarke) made a charming picture in ivory crepe de chine with lace trimming, and a Dutch cap trimmed with forget-me-nots. She carried a shepherd’s crook to which was attached a posy of pink carnations tied with ribbon to match the flowers. The bridegroom’s gift to the bridesmaids were gold brooches.
Mr. Harry Gray attended his brother as groomsman.
Following the ceremony a reception was held at the bride’s home attended by some 40 guests. From their assembled friends Mr. and Mrs. Gray received congratulations and good wishes, and telegrams from several who were unable to be present testified to the popularity of both and to the high esteem in which they are held. During the afternoon the bride and bridegroom left by train for London for their honeymoon, the bride travelling in a dress of blue material with fawn trimmings, fawn coat and a hat of rose velour.
The bride’s dress was made by her cousin, Mrs. H. Cook, of Castlethorpe.
THE PRESENTS.
The presents numbered about 70 of which the following is a list:
Bride to bridegroom |
Wallet |
Bridegroom to bride |
Hand bag |
Bride's father and mother |
Cheque, piano and household linen |
Bridegroom's father and mother |
Witney blankets |
Miss Gray and Mr. Swell |
China vases and plant vase |
Mr. H. Gray and Miss K. Gregory |
Coloured table cloth |
Mr. Sidney Gray |
Coal hod and tongs |
Mrs. Sarah Osborne |
Cheque and brass kettle |
Mrs. Sarah Compton |
Brass stair-rods |
Mrs. A. Compton (Stantonbury) |
Kitchen utensils |
Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Cook |
Case of carvers |
Mrs. Irons and Mrs. Robinson |
Butter dish |
Miss Cowley |
Cheque |
Mr. and Mrs. Mothersole and Mr. and Miss E. Faulkner |
Table cloth |
Miss Jones |
Duchess set |
Miss Olney |
D'oyleys |
Miss Gregory |
Shopping basket |
Mr. and Mrs. J. Compton & Grace |
Silver sugar basket |
Mr. and Mrs. Hollis |
Set glass dishes |
Mr. and Mrs. Goodman (Blisworth) |
Companion set |
Mr. and Mrs. Clarke (Battle) |
Table cloth |
Mr. and Mrs. Munslow |
Pair of vases |
Wesleyan Church Choir |
Salad bowl |
Walker Bros. |
Case of tea spoons |
Miss Abbott |
Pillow lace handkerchief |
Mr. and Mrs. Woodward |
Rolling pin and board |
Mr. and Mrs. Godwin |
Kitchen utensils |
Mr. and Mrs. Sharpe |
Pair of dishes |
Mr. and Mrs. Johnson |
Pair of salts |
Mrs. J. Cowley |
Hanging lamp |
All at Shepperton |
Table lamp and candlestick |
Mrs. Blake |
Spoof, cushions, etc. |
Mr. Jas. Blake |
Novelty |
Mr. Alfred Blake |
Cheque |
Miss Ross (Crewe) |
Afternoon tea knives |
Miss Panter |
Carving knife and fork |
Miss Clarke |
Table cloth |
Mr. David Compton |
Cheque |
Dr. F. Hinde, M.D. |
Carving knife and fork |
Mr. West |
Butter dish |
Mr. Compton |
Pair of pictures |
Mr. Barrington |
Kitchen utensils |
Mr. and Mrs. Powell |
Fruit dishes |
Mrs. Manning |
Glass dish |
Mrs. Hancock |
D'oyles |
Mrs. Bird |
Toilet set |
Mr. and Mrs. Gobbey |
Table spoons |
Mr. and Mrs. Venner |
Silver teapot |
Mr. and Mrs. Webster |
Table spoons |
Mrs. Richardson |
Serviettes |
Mrs. Bates |
Pillow cases |
Mrs. Alberton |
Afternoon tea cloth |
Mr. and Mrs. Compton |
Stainless knives |
Miss N. Forness |
Stainless knives |
Mr. E. Cowley |
Nut crackers |
Mr. W. Cowley |
Table cloth |
Mrs. Clark |
Bolster and nightdress cases |
Miss Queenie Kightley |
Silver bread knife |
Miss Lily Blake |
Ash tray |
Miss E. Tait |
Oxydised and silver fruit dish |
Mr. and Mrs. Paine |
Tea Service |
Mr. Reg. Compton and |
Table cloth |
Mr. and Mrs. Middleton |
Wine glasses and basket |
Gladys |
Wooden spoon |
Mrs. Hicks (Wimbledon) |
Pair of lace chair back cover |
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert |
Hand painted table centre |
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