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- From 8 Dec 1930, The Gleaner of Kingston, Jamaica
MR. H.F. PERKINS WEDS MISS P. NASH
(From our correspondent)
PORT ANTONIO, Dec. 4 - Yesterday afternoon, the names of Mr. Harold Francis Perkins, third son of Mr. and Mrs. George Perkins (prominent residents of St. Ann) and Miss Phyllis Evadne Nash, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.S. Nash of Petersfield, Buff Bay, were added to December's list of matrimonies. The ceremony took place at the St. George's Church, Buff Bay, and the Rev. Percy Chamberlain, Rector of Christ Church, Port Antonio, and the Rev. J.A.L. Sommerville, Rector of that Church, officiated, assisted by two servers from the Christ Church Choir. The church was filled with relatives, well-wishers and interested friends of the contracting couple. The bride, was attired in crepe back satin, with white kid pumps to match, a veil of tulle and a coronet fo orange blossoms, presented a true and pleasant picture of natural beauty. She carried a bouquet of maiden-hair ferns and white crysanthemums, and entered the church while the hymn "The Voice that breathed o'er Eden" was being played on the organ by Mrs. Dora Dalton. The chief bridesmaid was Miss Maisie Nash, sister of the bride, who wore a dress of white flat crepe trim med with green sprays and a hat to match. The flower girls, Misses Joyce Perkins (the bridegroom's niece) and Yvonne Swaby, looked particularly charming. Mr. Kenneth G. Perkins, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man, and the bride was given away by her father. The rendition of of the solo "O Perfect Love" by Miss Islyn Williams was very beautiful. At the conclusion of the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents at Petersfield. There a very time was spent by the guests. Short and felicitous speeches of congratulation were made. Following is a list of the invited guests, most of whom were present: The Hon. K.V. Abendana, M.L.C., Messrs. Roy and Vincent Abendana, Mrs. and Mrs. George Perkins (father and mother of the bridegroom), Mrs. K.G. Perkins (sister-in-law of the bridegroom), Mr. and Mrs. C. Lyon-Hall, Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Greaves, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lyon-Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilmott, the Rev. J.W. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Simpson, Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Williams, Mr. and Mrs. D.G. Murray, Messrs. J.C. Hyde, Rufus King, Ned Burgess, Louis Smith, Mrs. M.A. King, Mrs. Naysmith, Mr. and Mrs. Robinson and daughter, Misses A. Louise Nash, Islyn Williams, Minnie Patterson, Ruby Collymore, A. King and Florence Braham. There were many valuable gifts.
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1893 - 1947 (54 years)
George Francis Perkins, b. 19 Nov 1853 d. 29 Jan 1943, Walkerswood, St. Ann, JAM