Sons- and daughters-in-law of Joseph and Sarah Watson

We quote the following from a Newcastle paper:—

Interesting Marriage at the Friends' Meeting House.

—Yesterday morning much interest was excited by two marriages which took place at the Friends' Meeting House, Pilgrim Street; the brides being sisters, and the daughters of our much respected townsman, Joseph Watson, Esq., solicitor. The Meeting House was crowded, and all watched the proceedings with the most lively interest. A large crowd assembled in the street, to witness the arrival and departure of the wedding parties, who occupied about twenty carriages. The betrothed couples, with their friends, assembled in adjoining rooms, and went in procession into the Meeting House. George Richardson, Esq., who may truly be designated the patriarch of the Society, he being eighty-six years of age, Jonathan Priestman, Esq., and a few others of the elder members, took their seats on the platform, in front of which, facing the congregation, sat the happy pairs about to be united in wedlock, viz. Mr. Alexander Corder, of Sunderland, draper, and his bride, Miss Lucy Watson; and Mr. Henry Clapham, of Newcastle, merchant, and his bride, Miss Esther Mary Watson. Between them sat Mr. & Mrs. Watson, the parents of the brides, and on the same bench were the two groomsmen, Mr. Hadwen Priestman and Mr. R.S. Watson. The bridesmaids, of whom there were ten, viz., Miss Brady, Miss Wigham, Miss Corder, Misses Harris, Misses Watson, Miss Clapham, Miss Thompson, and Miss Dodshon, occupied seats near. There was a large number of Friends present, but the great bulk of the congregation were not members of the Society—the ladies greatly preponderating. A short period was passed in silence, and then Mr. Jonathan Priestman offered up prayer.

A few minutes afterwards—

Mr. Henry Binns, of Sunderland, rose and addressed the meeting as follows:— [quoted in full]

After a short interval of silence, the marriage ceremony, which was brief and simple, was gone through. The bride and bridegroom rose, and taking each other by the hand, made the usual declaration, promising, through Divine assistance to be faithful to each other until severed by death.

The marriage certificates were read by Mr. Henry Brady and Mr. George Pumphrey, after which a number of the friends signed their names to the same.

Mr. Jonathan Priestman then gave a short exhortation, urging upon his hearers the necessity of seeking Divine assistance to enable them to resist the temptations which beset their path through life.

Mr. Binns then engaged in prayer, after which the congregation began to retire. Many persons, however, before leaving affixed their signatures to the marriage certificates. These documents in future years will, no doubt, be referred to with great interest.

Northern Daily Express.

FRIENDS' MARRIAGE IN NEWCASTLE.

On Wednesday there was a double marriage at the Friends' Meeting-house, Pilgrim-street, in this town. The occasion drew together a vast concourse, chiefly of the ladies of the town, who filled the meeting-house. The brides were Miss Esther Mary and Miss Lucy Watson, daughters of Joseph Watson, Esq., solicitor. There were present many of the leading members of the society, of this town, and Sunderland and Darlington. Among others were George Richardson, Esq., and Jonathan Priestman Esq. The bridal parties drew up in a great number of carriages, and these were followed by others—the cortege altogether numbering fifteen carriages. The leading friends having taken their seats on the platform, the bridal parties took theirs in front:—Mr. Alexander Corder, of Sunderland, draper, and his bride, Miss Lucy Watson; and Mr. Henry Clapham, of Newcastle, merchant, and his bride, Miss Esther Mary Watson. Between them sat Mr. and Mrs. Watson, the parents of the brides, and on the same bench were the two groomsmen, Mr. Hadwen Priestman and Mr. R.S. Watson. The bridesmaids, of whom there were ten, viz., Miss Brady, Miss Wigham, Miss Corder, Misses Harris, Misses Watson, Miss Clapham, Miss Thompson, and Miss Dodshon, occupied seats near. The brides wore very neat bonnets—not exactly of orthodox shape,—of white straw, trimmed with satin and lace veils, French grey silk dress and lace mantles. The proceedings were begun with a lengthened address from Mr. Henry Binns, of Sunderland; after which the ceremony took place. The plighting of troth is exceedingly simple and brief. We may be pardoned reciting it here. It is to this effect: The bridegroom says (taking the hand of the bride):—Friends, I take this my friend (naming her) to be my wife, promising to be to her a faithful and kind husband, until it pleases the Lord by death to separate us. The bride then makes the like declaration, and the ceremony is complete.—The marriage certificates were read by Mr. Henry Brady and Mr. George Pumphrey, after which a number of the friends signed their names to the same. Mr. Jonathan Priestman gave a short exhortation, and Mr. Binns then engaged in prayer, after which the congregation began to retire. The wedding parties proceeded to the residence of Mr. Watson at Bensham Grove. A marquee was erected on the lawn, in which about seventy of the relatives and friends partook of a sumptuous breakfast. At a subsequent part of the day the newly-married pairs proceeded on their wedding tours; Mr. and Mrs. Corder to Carlisle, and Mr. and Mrs. Clapham to Edinburgh.

IMPORTANT NOTICE.

EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL CLEARANCE SALE.

ALEXANDER CORDER

Begs to intimate that his Annual Clearance Sale will begin on MONDAY, February 8th, when he will offer his entire Stock at a great Reduction in Price.

SPECIAL BARGAINS!

BLACK SILKS, warranted makes, at Lower Prices than ever before offered.

FANCY SILKS at an immense reduction in price.

COSTUMES, SKIRTS, AND POLONAISE at a very great reduction from Original Cost Price.

SUMMER DRESS MATERIALS at and below Half-price.

REAL SEAL-SKIN ASTRAKAN, AND ERMINE JACKETS AND BORDERS at 24 per cent. discount.

FANCY STOCK generally at such Prices as will ensure an immediate sale.

THREE THOUSAND YARDS OF FRENCH AND ENGLISH PRINT at about Half-price.

TABLE LINEN, SHEETINGS, TOWELS, QUILTS, CALICOES, FLANNELS, BLANKETS, &c., a little soiled, on Wholesale Terms.

AN EARLY INSPECTION is respectfully requested. Terms Cash.

HUTCHINSON'S BUILDINGS,

HIGH STREET.

SPRING SEASON 1876.

ALEXANDER CORDER

Is now making his first Show of

NEW GOODS

FRENCH CASHMERES and Silks to match.

        FRENCH POPLINS AND CARMELITES.

                     NEW ALPACAS AND MOHAIRS.

                             NEW WASHING MATERIALS.

Choice Scarves and Ties direct from Paris

        A splendid Stock of Black and Coloured Silks.

HIGH STREET.

SPECIAL NOTICE

ALEXANDER CORDER

Begs to call attention to his extensive purchases of New Goods for the present Season.

FRENCH AND ENGLISH DRESS MATERIALS

In Great Variety.

BLACK AND COLOURED SILKS

CHEAPER THAN EVER.

BLACK AND COLOURED BROCADES

SILK AND MATELASSE JACKETS.

MANTLES AND DOLMARS.

SILK AND CASHMERE BRAIDED PALETOTS.

NORFOLK JACKETS.

FICHU IMPERIALS.

Lace Mantles and Cross-overs. Fancy Ties. Collars, Cuffs, Setts, Gloves, and Umbrellas.

Curtains, in Antique Lace, Empire, Net, and Muslin, in Great Gariety.

ALEXANDER CORDER,

9, HUTCHINSON'S BUILDINGS

HIGH STREET.

CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND NEW YEAR'S GIFTS.

ALEXANDER CORDER

IS NOW MAKING

A SPECIAL SHOW OF NEW GOODS

Suitable for Presents.

A VERY LARGE SELECTION OF

Real Seal Paletots, extremely cheap.

Richest Black and Coloured Silks.

Real Japanese Ware, in Trays, Handkerchief Boxes, Glove Boxes, &c., &c.

Fancy Card Boxes, Cambric Handkerchiefs.

Silk Neck-Ties, Real Lace Sets.

Lace Collars, Lace Cuffs, Gloves, Umbrellas,

Also, a

Special Stock of Table Linen, Lace, Curtains, &c., suitable for parties.

HIGH-STREET.

LOST, yesterday afternoon, between the end of Tatham-street and middle of Frederick-street, two or three white LACE FICHUES.—Whoever will bring the same to Alexander Corder, Hutchinson's-buildings, will be rewarded

SECOND AUTUMN SHOW.

ALEXANDER CORDER

Has just returned from London, having made extensive purchases in all departments. He specially invites attention to his new stock of

BONNET'S BLACK SILKS.

SATIN DE LYON.

SATIN MEIRVEILLEUD.

For DINNER AND EVENING DRESSES,

considerably under current prices.

Also an excellent assortment of inexpensive

NUNS' VEILINGS,

AND PLAIN AND BROCHE SURAHS AND SATINS,

in the Newest Shades, for Evening wear.

SEAL PALETOTS.

BROCHE DOLMANS.

FUR-LINED CLOAKS.

FUR CAPES, &c.

FUR GAUNTLET GLOVES.

Light Kid and Jersey Silk Gloves in Evening Shades.

Fancy Lace Collarettes. Muslin Aprons.

Hem-stitched Cambric Handkerchiefs, 11s 6d, special value.

N.B.—Our Great Xmas. Show of Antique and Artistic curios on Monday, 26th inst. Full particulars in later advertisement and by circular.

ALEXANDER CORDER,

HIGH-STREET,

SUNDERLAND.

HOUSE AND SHOP TO LET BY TENDER.

TENDERS will be received for Renting the House and Shop, No. 5, HUTCHINSON'S BUILDINGS, BISHOPWEARMOUTH, now in the occupation of MR ALEXANDER CORDER, Draper from the 13th of May 1884, on a Lease for not exceeding seven years, or from year to year.

[and further details]

REMOVAL SALE.

ALEXANDER CORDER

Begs to announce that his

REMOVAL SALE

Will commence

ON TUESDAY, JULY 1ST,

Previous to opening Larger Premises in Fawcett-street.

GREAT BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS.

THE ENTIRE STOCK TO BE SOLD.

HUTCHINSON'S BUILDINGS, HIGH-STREET.

FIRE IN FAWCETT-ST.

VALUABLE PREMISES DESTROYED.

NARROW ESCAPE OF CARETAKERS.

DAMAGE £20,000.

In the early hours of this morning the valuable block of premises, 21, Fawcett-street, occupied on the ground floor by Messrs Alexander Corder and Sons, drapers, &c., and above by Messrs Moore, Longden, and Mann, solicitors, and Mr W.S. Glass, accountant, were completely destroyed by fire, the total damage done being estimated at £20,000 at the least. It seems that the first person to discover the existence of fire was P.C. Dobson, who was going off duty shortly after three o'clock. He of course at once gave an alarm, and all the police stations were communicated with by telephone from the Central, the different sets of extinguishing apparatus which the borough possesses being on the spot with commendable promptitude. Before their arrival, however, dense volumes of smoke were seen to be issuing from the packing room at the rear of Messrs Corder's showroom, and these penetrated, to ever corner of the building.

SLEEPING ON THE PREMISES

were the caretaker, Mrs Walker, her son, and two daughters, and it was with considerable difficulty that these persons, having been alarmed, were able to make their way through the suffocating smoke to the street. This they did, however, Mrs Walker having to be carried out, and all the family being only partially dressed. Their escape was only effected in time, as the smoke continued to permeate the building, and shortly afterwards the back part of the shop was in flames. The stock, consisting of silks, dress fabrics, seal and other skins, shawls, &c., burned with great rapidity, and it was soon seen that the apparatus at the command of the police was quite inadequate to prevent the fire spreading to the rest of the building. Of course, the police, under the direction of the Chief Constable, Superintendent Huntley, and Inspectors Carter and Best, did all that lay in their power with the means at their disposal, but

THE WANT OF A STEAM FIRE-ENGINE

for the borough was never more strikingly demonstrated. The fire having originated in the best possible position for spreading, speedily burnt through the first floor, and the back premises were soon in flames from top to bottom. Soon afterwards the front part was in a similar condition, and the flames shot upwards to a great height. Fortunately there was little wind, or the adjourning [sic] property would have suffered severely. As it is, however, the building occupied by the Town Clerk has been very seriously damaged. About five o'clock the roof of Messrs Corder's building fell in, when tremendous quantities of sparks and burning paper rose in the air to a great height, and were carried by the light breeze to a considerable distance. The whole of the interior was by this time one glowing mass of fire, and the main efforts of the police were directed to saving the adjoining

TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE,

the roof of which had taken fire. By throwing tremendous quantities of water on it they achieved their object and extinguished the burning roof, but the building has been deluged with water from top to bottom. The fire in Messrs Corder's premises finally burnt itself out by seven o'clock, but water has been thrown on the smouldering remains at intervals during the whole day. The place is a complete wreck, little beyond the walls being left standing. The iron girders have been twisted by the heat into all kinds of fantastic shapes, and it appears likely that all that is left standing will either collapse or have to be pulled down before rebuilding can be commenced. As to the total damage done, it is estimated, as we have said, to amount to at least £20,000. In the first place, there was the large winter stock of Messrs Corder, only recently received, and which is estimated to have been worth some £11,000. Not a vestige of this is left, but Messrs Corder have

ALREADY SECURED FRESH PREMISES

opposite the Queen's Hotel, and, with characteristic North-country energy, announce that they will resume business in a few days. The building itself and the effects in the offices above will bring the damage up to at least the amount stated. [ . . . ]

MESSRS CORDER'S INSURANCES

are, we believe, as follows:—Norwich Union (on building and stock), £11,000; £3,000 in the County; £2,800 in the Imperial; and £800 in the London and Yorkshire Company. [ . . . ]

GOOD SKIRT AND BODICE HANDS WANTED immediately.—Apply, Alexander Corder and Sons, 62, Fawcett-street.

FAWCETT-STREET.

MESSRS CORDER'S PREMISES.

An important addition to Fawcett-street has just been made by the erection of new premises for Messrs Alexander Corder and Sons. It will be remembered that two years ago Messrs Corder were burnt out, and compelled to remove to temporary premises at 62, Fawcett-street. This led them to decide upon the construction of a fire-proof building on the site of the old premises. [ . . . ] The firm will enter their new premises in about a fortnight.

"Messrs Alexander Corder and Sons are now comfortably installed in their new premises in Fawcett-street."

ALEXANDER CORDER AND SONS require a YOUNG LADY (16 to 18 years) as Apprentice in their Lace and Glove Departments; also a Youth (15 to 16 years) as Apprentice. Good education and address indispensable.

Messrs Corder and Sons.

The "house beautiful" is a laudable object of ambition to all those who love domesticity, and we are aware of no firm in Sunderland who help them more to realise it than Messrs Alexander Corder and Sons, 21, Fawcett-street. Their winter furnishings are an earnest contribution in that direction, comprising as they do cosy chairs in non-crepitating rush and raffia, large Kurd, Laodicean, Deccan, Koula, antique, Daghestan, Shiraz, and Persian prayer-rugs; Liberty silk cushions and chair backs, curtains, portieres, and Turkish embroidered table covers, Irish damask cloths, napkins, plain or hem-stitched; tea cloths, and real down quilts in which one may lie as "snug as a bug in rug." Of personal accessories, ladies' and children's gloves in knitted Ringwood, silk, Astrachan-lined kid, chevrette, otter, and real seal, Honiton, and Point Duchesse lace, as well as cambric handkerchiefs, pin-cushions, cotton cases, toilet sets, purses, work-bags, scent sachets, and so on, and for evening wear black and coloured silks in Surahs, merveilleux, Bengalines, grosgrains, Nagpores, Pongees, and China, together with novelties in gauzes, grenadines, nets, and brocades, and new winter hats and bonnets, there is no end. Lady Clara Vere de Vere invariably consults Messrs Corder about her bewitching ball costumes, and there could be no more competent connoisseurs. the firm have taken a workshop on the ground floor, 36ft. by 24ft., for the confection of tailor-made dresses, and have a most superior cutter on the premises, so that an elegant fit may be guaranteed. The requirements of evening parties have not been forgotten in the shape of lace, gauze, and feather fans, by means of which an innocent flirtation may be carried on and a piquante point given to the silent language of the eyes. Children's frocks, modelled after the latest French styles, are also an attractive feature. In the basement, which is lighted by day through the medium of 240 square feet of pavement glass, and at night by gas, the Mikado bazaar is still continued, and its treasures have been recently supplemented by five consignments of Oriental curios.

Mr. Alexander Corder, another member of the Society of Friends, seconded, as he felt we were losing our freedom of conscience in this country. In his opinion it was a very serious matter that they should make a refusal to serve under Lord Derby's scheme a disability in any appointment by the Education Committee.

[ . . . ] He referred to the conscientious objector to military service in New Zealand, and stated that figures showed that since 1912 the number of conscientious objectors there had risen from 300 to over 7,000 in 1914. He thought that in Great Britain they would find a great number of conscientious objectors. In his opinion it was a very serious matter that they should make the refusal to serve under Lord Derby's scheme a disability in any appointment under the Education Committee.

In Sunderland he served as governor of Bede Secondary School, on the Education Committee, and on the committees of the Free Library and of the School of Art (becoming chairman of the latter). He was on the Ackworth School Committee for over 50 years. He was strongly attached to the Society of Friends, serving as an elder, and assiduous in attendance at meetings for church affairs. He was a frequent traveller on the continent.

Mr. Alexander Corder, who has died at Sunderland, at the age of 94, had for over sixty years taken an active part in educational work in Sunderland, and was one of the founders at the beginning of that period of the local School of Art, for which he was for over forty years secretary and treasurer. For nearly forty years he was secretary and treasurer of the Sunderland Subscription Library, and in 1880 he inaugurated the University Extension Lectures in Sunderland. On the Corporation Libraries Committee he served for very many years, and until a year ago was a member of the committee of the Quaker School at Ackworth, having been a member for half a century. He was a life-long Liberal, and a staunch member of the Society of Friends. He carried on a large drapery business in the town for many years until he retired in 1911.

THE LATE MR ALEX. CORDER.

The late Mr Alexander Corder, of Sunderland, whose death was announced yesterday, married the eldest daughter of the late Joseph Watson, of Bensham Grove, Gateshead, founder of the well-known Newcastle firm of solicitors, Watson, Burton and Corder.

He was thus a brother-in-law of the late Right Hon. R. Spence Watson and of a late Henry Richardson, of Backworth Lodge, Henry Clapham, of Jesmond Cottage, and J.J. Gurney, of Clarke, Chapman and Gurney, all these last-mentioned gentlemen having married daughters of Mr Joseph Watson.

The deceased gentleman was the father of Mr Walter S. Corder, of South Preston Terrace, North Shields, and of Mr Percy Corder, of the firm of Messrs. Watson, Burton and Corder, solicitors, Newcastle.

Mr Alexander Corder was also a brother in law of the late Alderman John Foster Spence, of North Shields, who married his only sister.

MR ALEX. CORDER.

Funeral of Veteran Quaker at Sunderland.

The funeral took place at Bishopwearmouth Cemetery, Sunderland, yesterday, of Mr Alexander Corder, who died on Tuesday in his 94th year. The interment was made in the Friends' Burial Ground with simple Quaker ceremony. There was a large attendance, and outside the residence the students of the Day Training College assembled as the cortege left for the cemetery.

The principal mourners were: Mr Walter S. Corder and Mrs Corder, Dr Corder, D.C.L., and Mrs Corder, Mr and Mrs Herbert Corder, Mr Philip Corder, Mr Ivan Corder, Mrs J.W. Edmundson, Dorothy Corder, Rachel Corder, Miss Edmundson, Mr J.W. Corder, Mrs J. Henry Robinson, Mrs Edmund Proctor, Mr Stuart Kent, Mr G. and Mrs Bennett Gibbs, Mr and Mrs J.H. Mounsey, Mrs R.F. Spence, Miss E. Edmundson, Dr Helen M. Gurney, Mr James Watson, Mr C.H. Dymond, Mr Henry Clapham, Mr Stephen Corder, Mr and Mrs Lawrence Richardson.

[then lists members and officials of the Corporation, and others]

Wreaths were sent by, among others, members of the Sunderland Adult Schools, and the boys and master of the Bede Collegiate Schools, in affectionate remembrance of the oldest Governor.

Alexander Corder: (Member of Committee 1886–1925), though not an Old Scholar had, nevertheless, such an abiding affection for the School that he gave to it 40 years of willing, helpful and faithful service as a member of the Committee. A native of Chelmsford, he went, when 13, to live with his relatives at North Shields. In 1859 he married Lucy Watson, the eldest daughter of Joseph and Sarah Watson, of Bensham Grove. Over 60 years ago he started the Sunderland Art School, and for 40 years was Chairman of the Subscription Library; in fact, he took a leading part in all movements for the educational benefit of Sunderland. Many generations of Ackworth Scholars will recall his familar figure as a member and very regular attender of the Committee. Everything about the School interested him, and his sympathetic nature and desire to understand their difficulties, made him specially welcome to members of the staff. He died on December 9, 1924, at the age of 93.

FASHIONABLE WEDDING AT THE FRIENDS' MEETING HOUSE, NEWCASTLE.—On Wednesday morning, an interesting and fashionable wedding took place at the Friends' Meeting House, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle, and attracted a large number of persons to witness the ceremony, the Meeting House being well filled. The bridegroom was Mr Joseph Watson, of the firm of Clarke, Watson, and Gurney, Victoria Engine Works, South Shore, Gateshead, second son of Mr Joseph Watson, solicitor, and the bride, Miss Lucy Fenwick, youngest daughter of Mr William Fenwick, of The Cottage, Stanhope. The bridesmaids were Miss M'Allum, Miss Watson, Miss Frederica Fenwick, Miss Nelly Garrett (London), Miss E.J. Fenwick (of Moorlands), and Miss Pickard. They were attired in white muslin dresses and white bonnets, and the bride wore a rich corded white silk dress, white bonnet, and long veil. The bridegroomsmen were Mr William Joshua Watson, Mr Joseph Roddam, Mr Frederick Fenwick (London), Mr T.C. Watson, Mr Joseph Fenwick, and Mr W.F. M'Allum. The bridal party, numbering between fifty and sixty ladies and gentlemen, came in fourteen carriages, and crowds of people assembled in Pilgrim Street to see the company enter and leave the Meeting House. Mr Isaac Sharp, of Middlesbrough, commenced the proceedings by offering up a suitable prayer, and then the marriage ceremony was gone through, after which Mr Thomas Hodgkin and Mr Sharp delivered addresses appropriate to the occasion. The party afterwards breakfasted at the residence of the bride's brother, Mr John George Fenwick, Moorlands, and the newly married couple went off to Scotland. The workmen employed at the Victoria Engine Works enjoyed a holiday, and celebrated the happy event by the firing of guns at intervals during the morning. The works were gaily decorated. In the evening the men, numbering about 150, were entertained by the firm at the house of Mrs Grieveson, Half Moon Inn, Gateshead. After they had partaken of an excellent supper, the remainder of the evening was devoted to toasts and songs. Mr Clarke, the senior partner of the firm, occupied the chair, and Mr Gurney the vice-chair,—Mr Weatherley, foreman of the erecting shop, proposed the health of Mr and Mrs Watson, which was drunk amidst loud cheers.—Mr William Watson returned thanks on behalf of his brother, remarking that there was no greater pleasure the latter could have experienced than in being there that evening; and he would have been present had it not been that he was married that morning. (Laughter and cheers.)—Mr James Brown, the foreman of the turners, proposed the health of the firm; and the Vice-Chairman responded. Other complimentary toasts followed, and the proceedings were of the most agreeable and harmonious character.

MARRIAGE OF MR. WILLIAM JESSOP.—At St. Mark's Church, on Monday, by special licence, a marriage took place between Mr. William Jessop, chairman of William Jessop and Sons (Limited), and Mrs. Frances Jane Fenwick Watson, widow of the late Mr. W.J. Watson, of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. The wedding was extremely quiet, only a few relatives and intimate friends being present. Miss Muriel Watson was in attendance upon the bride, who was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr. A.E. Bingham. Mr. Robert G. Blake acted as best man. The Rev. W.F. Boot, of Worksop, officiated. Mr. Blake Burdekin presided at the organ, and played a couple of wedding marches. Mr. and Mrs. Jessop afterwards proceeded to London. They will reside at Thornsett Lodge, Bradfield.

CORONATION FESTIVITIES.

Mr. and Mrs. William Jessop are making very generous arrangements for Coronation Day. They are inviting the men, women, and children at their various places—two of them, Foston and Huggate, in the East Riding—to feasts, sports, and other festivities, in honour of the great day. [ . . . ] Mr. and Mrs. Jessop are also presenting to all their people a beautiful Coronation medal, pendant from ribbon of red, white, and blue.

FASHIONABLE MARRIAGE.

The marriage of Miss Watson, fourth daughter of Mr Joseph Watson, solicitor, of Newcastle, to Mr Joseph John Gurney, of the firm of Clarke, Watson, and Gurney, of the Victoria Engine Works, Gateshead, took place on Wednesday at the Baptist Chapel, Ryehill. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. T.H. Pattison. The bride was attired in a white satin dress with lace veil, and was accompanied by six bridesmaids, namely, Miss Watson, Miss Harriet Gurney, Miss Kate Gurney, Miss Bainbridge, Miss Ethel Clapham, and Miss Mable Watson. The groomsmen were Mr Edward Gurney, Mr William Joshua Watson, Mr Herbert Watson, Mr Cunningham, Mr R. Watson Corder, and Mr Lionel Clapham. When the ceremony was over, the bridal party drove to Bensham Grove, the residence of Mr Watson, father of the bride, where an elegant dejeuner was served to nearly 50 guests in a marquee erected on the grounds. Amongst the company present were, Mr and Mrs Gurney, Putney; Mr and Mrs William Gurney, London; the Mayor of Tynemouth (Mr Jos. Spence), and Mrs Spence; Mr and Mrs Wm. W. Pattinson, Felling House; Mr and Mrs Clapham, Holly House, Gateshead; Mr and Mrs Henry Richardson, Backworth Lodge; Mr A. Corder, Sunderland; Mr Cross, Mr Soule, London, &c., &c. In the afternoon the happy pair took their departure for Scotland, where they intend to spend their honeymoon. The greater portion of the remaining party drove to Gibside, the residence of Sir William Hutt, M.P., who had thrown open his beautiful grounds on the occasion. In the evening upwards of 80 relatives and friends were entertained by Mr Watson.

LATE MR. J.J. GURNEY.

FUNERAL AT JESMOND.

The remains of Mr. Joseph John Gurney, who died on Thursday last, at his residence, the White House, Grainger Park Road, Newcastle, were interred this morning, in Jesmond Old Cemetery, Newcastle, in the presence of a large number of sorrowing relatives and friends. Mr. Gurney was associated, more than most men, with the charitable and philanthropic movements of the city and neighbourhood, giving his time ungrudgingly to the furtherance of their objects in the lightening of the suffering and the relief of distress. Many institutions and societies went representatives to the funeral.

The chief mourners were Mrs. Gurney (widow), Miss Gurney (daughter), Dr. R. Spence Watson (brother-in-law), and Mrs. Watson, Mr. Edmund Gurney (brother), Miss Gurney (sister, Mr. Edmondson (brother-in-law) and Mrs. Edmondson, Mr. Henry Richardson (brother-in-law) and Mrs. Richardson, the Rev. and Mrs. E.T. Gurney, etc.

The Royal Infirmary was represented by Mr. W.T. Oliver, the secretary. Sir George Hare Philipson, the vice-chairman, regretted that he was prevented by an engagement from being present; and the chairman (Lord Armstrong) was away in London. The Tyneside Geographical Society was represented by Mr. Herbert Shaw (secretary), Captain Watkins, Mr. W.J. Harding. Mr. Fred. Lumley represented the Savings Bank, of whose committee of management Mr. Gurney was a member. The Fleming Memorial Hospital for Sick Children was represented by Mr. Robert Pybus (chairman of committee), Mr. W.F. Fenwick, Mr. R.J. Gibson, and the medical staff by Dr. S.S. Whillis, Dr. W.C. Bentley, Dr. W.H. Vikery, and Dr. F.C. Coley; and by the secretary (Mr. E. McNay) and the matron (Miss Daintree). The Northern Counties' Orphanage was represented by the secretary (Mr. W. Cannell), and Mr W.E. Harker; and the Convalescent Home, Whitley, by Mr. R.J. Gibson and the lady superintendent (Miss Gonne); the Newcastle Auxiliary of the Religious Tract Society by the Rev. W. Goode Davies, and Mr. R.J. Gibson.

The Gateshead magistrates were represented by the Mayor (Ald. Penman), Dr. Fred. Wm. Newcombe; Mr. Thomas Lambert (Clerk to the magistrates); Mr. James Trotter (Chief Constable) and Mr. W. Swinburne (Town Clerk of Gateshead) being also present.

The firm of Messrs. Clarke, Chapman, and Co., with which Mr. Gurney was formerly associated, was represented by Mr. H.R. Chapman (chairman), Mr. Robt. Scope, and Mr. J.L. Thompson.

The Bible Society was represented by Mr. Thomas Pumphrey, Mr. T. Carrick Watson, and Mr. R. Middleton; and the Bible Tract Depot by Mr. Watson and the Sheriff of Newcastle (Mr. W. Cowell); the Colportage Society by the Rev. W. Goode Davies, and Mr. Jas. Marchbank; and the City Mission, of which Mr. Gurney was vice-chairman, by Ald. John Goolden (Deputy Mayor), the chairman. The Abbott Memorial School, Gateshead, was represented by Mr. Nicholls, superintendent, and Miss Jones, superintendent. Twelve boys and twelve girls from the schools attended, and lined the way for the passing of the procession.

Amongst others present were Mr. M. and Mrs. H. Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Armstrong, Mr. Thomas Pumphrey, Dr. Thomas Hodgkin, Mr. T.W. Rowell, Mr. E.H. Angus, Mr. J.G. Hardwick, Mr. J. Middleton, Mr. J. Gibson, Miss Edmondson, Mr. H.W. Edmondson, Mr. Norman Clapham, Mr. Lionel Clapham, the Rev. J.A. Hutton (Jesmond Presbyterian Church), the Rev. R. Leitch (College Road Presbyterian Church), the Rev. H. Lunn (Christ Church, Shieldfield), the Rev. W. Hussey Griffiths (Westgate Road Baptist Church), Mr. James E. Woods (Treasurer of the Royal Infirmary), Mr. J.G. Youll (Clerk of the Peace), Mr. Alfred J. Harrison, Miss Moberly (Central High School), Mr. A.B. Plummer (Secretary of the Northern Architectural Association), Mr. Edward Watson, Mr. and Mrs. F.W. Dendy, Mr. C.J. Spence, Mr William Angus, Mr. John Pattinson, Mr. John Havelock, Mr. Thomas Bowden, Mr. Arthur Brooke Lloyd, Mr. J. Knox-Lyal, Mr. Alfred Holmes, Mr. George Jenkins, Mr. W. Lister Newcombe, the Rev. Robert Stewart (Benwell Presbyterian Church), Mr. Percy Corder, Mr. W.R. Corder, Mr. A. Corder, Mr. A.W. Jonthall, Mr. Kincaid.

The Deacons of Elswick Chapel, Ald. W. Sutton. The Rev. R. Gwynfan Hughes (St. Paul's Congregational Church), Mr. John Wylie, Mr. W.S. Burton; Mr. J. Bartlett, Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Dymond, Mr. Alfred Goddard (Secretary of the Newcastle Education Committee), Mr. R.C. Clephan, Mr. Joshua Davidson, Mr. Joseph Watson, Dr. and Mrs. J.T. Merz, Mr. J.G. Angus, Mr. J. Hunter Richardson, and many others.

The clergymen officiating were the Rev. J.H.B. Masterman, of Birmingham, a relative of the deceased gentleman; and the Rev. W.H. Chesterton, of Benwell Baptist Church. The coffin was taken first into the chapel, while the hymn "Jesus Lover of my soul" was sung, and at the grave the hymn was "There is a Happy Land." The grave, which was next to that in which Dr. and Mrs. R. Spence Watson's son Arnold is buried, was lined with fresh leaves and evergreens.

The remains were enclosed in a poplar shell, within an oaken chest, and a plate bore the following inscription:—"Joseph John Gurney, born Feb. 14, 1946, died Dec. 3, 1903." The funeral arrangements were carried out by Messrs. Coxon and Co., under the supervision of Mr. O.H. Edwards.

LARGE BEQUESTS TO CHARITY.

Mr. Joseph John Gurney, of the White House, Grainger-park-road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, who died on December 3rd last, has bequeathed charitable legacies which will ultimately result in certain national and local institutions benefiting to the extent of more than £20,000. To the Baptist Missionary Society, London, he bequeathed £5,000, to the Baptist Zenana Missionary Society £1,000, and to the Elswick Baptist Mission, to be paid in two annual instalments of £25 each, towards the support of a pastor for that mission, £50. The testator bequeathed upon the termination of the life interest of his widow the following further legacies: To the Baptist Missionary Society, London, £5,000, in addition to the first-mentioned legacy; to the China Inland Mission, £1,000; to the Christian Police Association, £500; to the London City Mission, £1,000; to the British and Foreign Bible Society, £1,000; to the Hospital for Sick Children, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, for the endowment of a cot to be named the "Gurney" cot, £1,000; to the Northern Counties Orphanage, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, £300; to the Governesses' Annuity Fund, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, £500; to the Newcastle-upon-Tyne City Mission, £100; to the Religious Tract Society, London, £500; to the Baptist Annuity Fund, £500; to the Baptist Union Fund, general expenses account, £100; to the Baptist Home Mission British and Irish Fund, British section, £500; to the Royal Infirmary for the Sick and Lame Poor, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, £500; to the Whitley Convalescent Home, £500; to the Boys' Refuge, Tandonhouse, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, £100; to the Church Missionary Society, £1,000; to the London Missionary Society, £1,000; to the Gateshead Dispensary, £50; to the Northern Baptist Association, £50; and to the trustees of Down Lodge Hall, Wandsworth, Surrey, £50. All the legacies are given clear of all duties.

The death occurred suddenly at his residence, "Rothbury", Sowerby, Thirsk, yesterday, of Mr. Jno. Wigham Edmundson, at the age of 74. Mr. Edmundson was working in his garden during the morning, and was found dead there. He apparently had been medically attended for heart disease. Mr. Edmundson, who came off an old Quaker family, was born in Dublin and afterwards lived at Gateshead, where he was manager of the Sunbeam Lamp Co. He married Miss Gertrude Watson, sister of Dr. Robert Spence Watson, P.C. of Gateshead. He retired to Sowerby in 1912, where he had interested himself in charitable work. He leaves a widow and grown up family.