Taunton Courier 06 Jul 1932 Creech St Michael Marriage of Ronald Henry BAKER to Bridget Maria Frances HUNT of Salt Farm Death and Funeral Charles Gordon BRASS

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Taunton Courier. Bristol and Exeter Journal, and Western Advertiser. 06 Jul 1932

Page 7 Column 3


CREECH ST. MICHAEL.

MARRIAGE OF MISS HUNT.

PRETTY SCENE AT BAPTIST CHAPEL.

A pretty wedding, in which unusual interest was taken, was solemnised at the Baptist Chapel, Creech St. Michael, on Monday, the contracting parties being Mr. Ronald Henry BAKER, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. BAKER, of 61, Alma-street, Taunton, and Miss Bridget Maria Frances HUNT, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry HUNT, of Salt Farm, Creech Heathfield. The bride's father was born at Salt's Farm and has lived there all his life, and he is also a member of the Parish Council, whilst three generations of the family have taken a deep and personal interest in the Baptist Chapel. The bride follows her family in this respect, for, in addition to being a member of the choir she has been a teacher of the Sunday School for many years. This connection, together with the family's popularity in the district, accounted for the fact that the chapel was unable to accommodate all who wished to witness the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. M. L. MURPHY, pastor of the Silver-street Baptist Chapel, Taunton, assisted by Mr. E. G. FRANCIS, Taunton, lay pastor. Another pleasing incident was the presence of the school-children of the village, who had assembled outside the chapel, and loudly cheered the bride and bridegroom as they emerged. The bridegroom is employed at the grocery department of the Lambrook branch of the Taunton Co-operative Society.

The chapel had been prettily decorated for the ceremony by Mrs. PERRYMAN and the service was choral, Mrs. BULPIN being at the organ. The hymns sung were “Lead us, Heavenly Father, lead us” and “Love Divine, all love excelling,” whilst Mendelssohn's “Wedding March” was played whilst the register was being signed.

THE DRESSES.

The bride was becomingly attired in a dress of ivroy <sic> angel skin, and wore a veil and wreath of orange blossom, and carried a bouquet of dark red roses. She was attended by her sister, Miss Gertrude HUNT, who wore a dress of blue floral satin with picture hat and shoes to match, and carried a bouquet of pink sweet peas, while her sister, Miriam, and her cousin, Marguerite JEFFERY, of Bathpool, were dressed in pink floral satin, and carried Victorian posies of pink sweet peas. The bride's mother wore a dress of brown silk marocain, with hat to match. The bride was given away by her father, and the duties of “best man” were discharged by Mr. Wm. PEARN.

The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a gold wristlet watch, and that of the bride to the bridegroom a travelling suite. The chief bridesmaid received a pearl necklace, whilst the small attendants received silver and garnet pendants. The bride was driven to the chapel by her uncle, Mr. Fred RICHARDS, of Bird's Farm, Bathpool.

After the ceremony a reception was held at Salts Farm, attended by about 50 guests, including the Rev. M. L. MURPHY and Mr. E. G. FRANCIS. Later in the day Mr. and Mrs. BAKER left for London for the honeymoon, Mrs. BAKER travelling in a salmon two-piece with brown coat and hat to match. Mr. and Mrs. BAKER were the recipients of about 80 presents, including an eight-day striking clock in oak case inscribed:- “Presented to Miss Bridget HUNT on her marriage by the Baptist Church Choir and Sunday School of Creech St. Michael, 27-6-32.” This was presented to Miss HUNT on Sunday evening, after the service, by Mr. E. G. FRANCIS, who, in the course of an appropriate speech, referred to the recipient's connection with the chapel and her faithful service as a teacher and member of the choir. Miss HUNT suitably responded.

THE LATE MR. C. G. BRASS.

FUNERAL AT THE PARISH CHURCH.

The death of Mr. Charles Gordon BRASS, which occurred at the residence of his son, Mr. W. T. BRASS, at Creech St. Michael, on Sunday, came as a great surprise to his many friends. The late Mr. BRASS, who had reached the ripe age of 77 years, had resided at Tone Villa, but for a few days had remained with his son, having taken to his bed on the Wednesday prior to his death. He had been a baker and confectioner at Creech St. Michael since 1879, retiring in 1917 in favour of his son. Of a genial disposition, he had made a wide circle of friends, who extend deepest sympathy to his son and daughter. The late Mrs. BRASS predeceased her husband by two years.

The funeral took place on Wednesday last, the first part of the service being at the Parish Church, where the deceased sang in the choir from the early age of six years, and where for many years he filled the office of sidesman. The Rev. M. GOLBY (vicar) officiated, and the principal mourners were:- Mr. W. T. BRASS (son), Mrs. FREDERICKS (daughter), Mr. J. Cleeve BRASS (brother), Mr. C. SCUTT (grandson), and Mr. and Mrs. J. VENN (brother-in-law and sister-in-law). Others present included Mrs. F. WHEADON and Mr. C. HARVEY.

FLORAL TRIBUTES.

The floral tributes were as follows:-

Dear Dad, from Will, Trix, Trixie; Hilda and Cecil, children and grand-children; Dearest Dad, from Lill, Harold, Harold, Margaret, and John, children and grand-children; In loving remembrance, from his sorrowing brother and sister, Jack and Annie; In affectionate remembrance, from Jim, Millie, and Millie MATHEWSON, Dartford; “Peace, perfect peace,” from his niece, Ada, Leicester; With deepest sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs. MILNER and family; With deepest sympathy, from Mrs. KNIJFF(?) and John; In affectionate memory of his long and good life, from the Parochial Church Council, Creech St. Michael; With deepest sympathy, from Mrs. HOPKINS and family; Sincere sympathy, from Mr. and Mrs. DURANT, Ruishton; Sincere condolence, from Mr. and Mrs. F. J. WHEADON; An expression of sympathy, from Dorothy; Deepest sympathy, from Mrs. LING, Dallas-road, Hendon; Deepest sympathy, from Miss M. BLACKMORE.

Mr. W. T. BRASS and family and Mrs. FREDERICKS and family wish to thank their many friends for kind inquiries and expressions of sympathy in their recent bereavement, and for floral tributes sent.


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<NOTES: Charles Gordon BRASS son of Thomas BRASS and Mary CLEEVE, married Charlotte HILLACRE>