Marriage at Bovey Tracey: At Bovey Tracey parish church, on Wednesday, the marriage of Mr. J. L. Joll, of the Dolphin Hotel, with Mrs. Ellen Shaddon, took place in the presence of a very large number of spectators. The ceremony was performed by the vicar, the Hon. Canon Courtenay, assisted by the Revs. Bignold and C. J. Parsons. At the close of the service and as the marriage party were leaving the church the “Wedding March” was played by the Rev. C. J. Parsons, and the church bells afterwards rang-forth merry peals. The bride was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr. H. Pinsent, and Mr. J. Langmead (nephew) acted as best man. The bridesmaids were the Misses Pinsent (2), nieces of the bride; Miss Ellis, Miss Ley, and the Misses Soper (2). The bride was attired in a dress of white claret cloth, handsomely trimmed in white plush and gold embroidered trimming, and plush bonnet to match. She also carried a beautiful bouquet, the gift of Mr. Hall, At the close of the ceremony the party proceeded to the Dolphin Assembly Rooms, where a breakfast was laid for sixty persons. The presents were numerous and costly. The wedding party afterwards left for the Isle of Wight, where they intend to spend their honeymoon.
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GRO0244 Hennock: Ellen Anne Pinsent: 1871 – 1958
GRO0412 Hennock: Henry Pinsent: 1844 – 1894
GRO0672 Hennock: Mary Louise Pinsent: 1874 – 1904