Milford: Interesting Wedding: An exceedingly pretty wedding was celebrated in the parish church on Thursday in but week, and the large amount of popular interest which centred in the event was testified by the crowded attendance at the service. The bride was Miss Ellen Frances Parker, daughter of the late Rev. Richard Parker (formerly rector of Claxby, Lincolnshire) and of Mrs. Parker, the White House, Milford; and the bridegroom was Mr. Hume Chancellor Pinsent, son of Mr. Richard Pinsent, of Plymouth. The bride’s family have only resided at Milford just over twelve months, but during that time their kindness and courtesy have won them a large amount of respect and esteem. The officiating clergymen were the Rev. John Warren (rector of Willoughby, Lincolnshire) and the Rev. C. E. Cooper (vicar of Milford). The bridesmaids were Miss Beatrice Parker (sister of the bride), Miss B. Hollway, and Miss Violet Koe; and the best man was Mr. Claude E. Thompson (Trinity College, Cambridge). The dresses of the bride and bridesmaids were most charming and elicited much admiration. The bride’s attire consisted of white silk, trimmed with pearl embroidery, tulle veil, fastened with diamond star, the gift of the bridegroom, and orange blossoms; whilst she carried an elegant bouquet, composed of white roses and lilies. The bridesmaids’ dresses were of lavender Liberty silk, trimmed with lace and cream roses, and they wore cream tulle bonnets, the silver buckles which they also wore being presented by the bridegroom. The bride was given away by H. R. J. Parker, her brother. The talented organist (Mr. J. Palmer) admirably rendered several pieces of music before the arrival of the wedding party; whilst the register was being signed the Bridal March from “Lohengrin ” was performed, and as the party left the church Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March.” The girls of the Band of Hope strewed flowers in the pathway of the happy couple as they departed from the sacred edifice after the ceremony. The church was also very tastefully decorated by some of the bride’s friends. Mrs. Parker held an “At home” at her residence, the White House, in the afternoon. and same choice music was rendered on the lawn by the excellent band of King Edward’s School, Witley. Among the wedding guests were—Mr. and Mrs. E. Radford, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Tallents, Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Rowe, Mr. Danby, Mr. Cracroft, the Rev. and Mrs. Cooper, Miss Cooper, Misses Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. Hayes, Miss Clarke, Mrs. French, Misses Lee, Mrs. Pattison, Misses Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Stedman. Mrs. Holl and Miss Tulk, Miss Linzee, Mrs. Back and Miss Chaplin, Mr. and Mrs. Kinglake, Mr. Milner, Mrs. Tring, Misses Wren, Miss Hollinshead, Misses Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. Warren, Mr. and Mrs. Radford, Mr. A. Pinsent, Miss Francis, Misses Koe, Misses Hollway, Mrs. and Master Bolton, and the Misses Collin. The bride’s travelling costume consisted of a grey dress, and white straw hat trimmed with white ribbon and cock’s plume. The honeymoon will be spent on the Continent. The presents were very handsome and numbered over 100, including the following:—Diamond star, Mr. H. C. Pinsent; diamond ring, Mrs. Parker; sapphire ring, Mr. G. A. Parker; diamond pin and eight autotypes, framed, Mr. E. H. Parker and Miss E. Francis; four silver candlesticks, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Parker; Indian china tea service, Mr. H. C. Bolton; complete set of table glass, Mr. Siviter Smith: brass candelabra and centre piece, Mr. C. Winn; two etchings and three water colour drawings, Mr. J. Radford; afternoon tea service, Mrs. J. Radford; fitted Gladstone bag and etching, Mr. and Mrs. A. Pinsent; water colour drawing, Mr. and Mrs. C. Hayes; apostle spoons, Mr. C. A. Parker; silver cream jug, Mr. H. Bond; silver spoons, Mr. W. Rawnsley; silver fruit spoons, Mr. Ryland; silver soup ladle, Mrs. Radford; silver buttons, Mr. R. Cracroft; Venetian settee, Mr. and Mrs. Warren; old oak bureau, Miss S. Rawnsley; cheque and lace fan, Mrs. Pinsent; cheques from Mr. R. Pinsent, Mr. J. S. James, Mrs. T. A. Coffin, Deaconess E. H. Parker, and Miss M. Parker: clock, children of the Band of Hope; silver pencil the cottagers at Eashing-lane; toast rack, E. and B. Bothwell; writing case, A. and J. Burdock silver filagree ornament, the Misses Brook; book, Mrs. Cooper; china basket, Miss Cooper; set of Viennese glass, Mr. C. Thompson; Moorish tea table, Mr. and Mrs. Kinglake; Venetian glass vases, Mr. and Mrs. Millar, turquoise ring, the Misses Stewart; salt cellars, Mr. and Mrs. Gleadow; ivory brushes, &c., Miss B. Parker; pictures, Mr. W. Parker; lace handkerchief, Miss B. Hollway; cushion, the Misses Lees; table cloth, the Misses Harvey. … …
(also )… … Marriages: … PINSENT – PARKER – On the 26th ult. At St. John’s Milford, by the Rev. J. S. Warren, M.A., rector of Willoughby, Lincolnshire, assisted by the Rev. C. E. Cooper, M.A., vicar of the parish, Hume Chancellor Pinsent, of Birmingham, youngest son of the late R. S. Pinsent, of Devonport, to Ellen Frances, youngest daughter of the late Rev. Richard Parker, rector of Claxby, Lincolnshire.
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Referenced
GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949
GRO0435 Devonport: Hume Chancellor Pinsent: 1857 – 1920
GRO0741 Devonport: Richard Steele Pinsent: 1820 – 1864