Newspaper Article (Marriage) | WEEK 42

Some Beautiful Dresses

September 30, 2016 — Nikellom

Bride & bridegroom

Dorothy May Mollekin, born in 1898 in Pontefract, is my first cousin, twice removed and daughter of Herbert Mollekin.

Below is a newspaper article published shortly after Dorothy’s marriage to Charles Henry Brooke.

THE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 1924.

MALTBY WEDDING.

BROOKE – MOLLEKIN.

SOME BEAUTIFUL DRESSES.

“Happy the bride whom the sun shines on” is an old Yorkshire saying that can fittingly be applied to Miss Dorothy May Mollekin, fourth daughter of Mr. Herbert Mollekin and Mrs. Mollekin, of The Grange, Maltby, who was married at Maltby Parish Church on Wednesday afternoon to Mr. Chas. Henry Brooke, son of Mr. And Mrs. J. Brooke, of Edlington, near Doncaster, for a more beautiful spring day for a wedding could not have been desired, nor could a more radiant bride. Another happy omen occurred later in the afternoon when the news of the success of Mr. Mollekin’s horse, “Hereford Lad,” which won the first race at Kelso, was received.

Saint Bartholomew’s Church

The Rev. C. E. Hughes, Vicar of Maltby, was the officiating clergyman, and the service was choral, the Maltby Church choir being in attendance. The hymn, ”The voice that breathed o’er Eden,” was sung, and the music played by Mr. Reeves, the organist, included Beethoven’s “Wedding March.”

The bride, who was given away by her father, was beautifully gowned in ivory georgette, on a foundation of frilled crepe-de-chine finished with pointed lace and ribbon. The tucked panels of ivory georgette from the shoulder to the hem were stitched with pearl beads, and the long sleeves were also of ivory georgette. At the waist was a girdle of orange, blossom and myrtle leaves. The train was of chenille georgette, and fell from the shoulders, where it was fastened with two diamond-shaped pearl ornaments, in Watteau pleats. It was faced back with ivory georgette, on which was designed a horse shoe worked in pearls, and which was edged with pearl trimming and bordered with silver loops. The veil of Brussels net had a coronet of orange blossom and myrtle leaves, and was richly embroidered at the corners with marguerites.

Bridal party

At the altar the bride knelt on a lovely cushion in ivory chenille georgette, with silver picot edge. On the cushion were worked marguerites and a true lover’s knot. Silver shoes completed the bride’s dainty and altogether charming attire. Her bouquet was of lilies of the valley and white heather.

The bride was attended by her two sisters, Miss Ivy Mollekin and Miss Sybil Mollekin, whose dresses, of broderie anglaise or net, were draped at the sides, and caught up with huge silver roses. The foundations were of ivory glace silk trimmed with frills and insertion. Their closely fitting bodices were of Haitienne silk, and their tiny puff sleeves were finished off with silver trimming. The dresses were of ankle length. Their head dresses were bands of silver roses and leaves. They carried bouquets of mauve and white tulips, and wore gold wristlet watches, the gifts of the bridegroom.

The little train bearer, Miss Diana Vasey, daughter of Mr. Melton Vasey, Doncaster, the well-know trainer of Mr. Mollekin’s horses, was dressed in ivory georgette, with silver leaves round her hair. She wore a gold neck-chain, the gift of the bridegroom.

The best man was Mr. T. Brookfield, junr.

The bride’s mother was in black charmeuse, with black sequin overdress. The side-back drapings were faced back with white charmeuse, finished off with a brilliant buckle. The corsage was piped with ivory charmeuse. She wore a black tagel hat with paradise plume.

The bridegroom’s mother wore a cinnamon-brown marocain silk gown, with one-sided panel traced in Egyptian colours. On the right side the cascade was caught up with twists of beads. She wore a brown georgette hat to match.

All the dresses were made by Miss R. Webb, of 74, Frederick street, and late of Mme. Jarrold’s.

After the ceremony a reception was held by Mr. And Mrs. H. Mollekin at the Oriental Cafe of Messrs. Henry Gough, Ltd. Later Mr. And Mrs. Brooke left for a short honeymoon at Bridlington, and will take up residence at The Stud Farm, Tickhill Castle, on Monday. The bride’s travelling costume was of brown gaberdine, and she wore a red satin hat, a fox fur, and brown shoes.

Bride’s parents

The nuptial rejoicings were continued throughout the day, and the admirable manner in which all the arrangements were carried out was typical of the unsurpassed way in which Messrs. Henry Gough, Ltd., carry out such functions in regard to both provision and service. Both wedding breakfast and dance supper were daintily served, and the tables were tastefully set out and decorated. About ninety guests were present at the wedding breakfast. The wedding cake, made by Messrs. Henry Gough, Ltd., was in three tiers, and approached four feet in height. It was elegantly decorated, and was a striking specimen of the confectioner’s art.

The company adjourned to The Grange to view the wedding presents, after which afternoon tea was served in the cafe.

Ere evening arrived the cafe had been converted into a dance hall, for which purpose it is admirably suited. The supper-room was downstairs and another room was laid with soft thick carpets and attractively arranged as a lounge.

The full cafe orchestra, including a saxophone player, played brilliantly for the dancing, which was continued until a late hour.

THE PRESENTS.

The Grange

The wedding presents were as follows: – Bridegroom to bride, travelling coat; bride to bridegroom, signet ring; Mr. H. Mollekin, cheque; Mrs. Mollekin, household linen; Mr. and Mrs. Brooks, cheque; Mr. and Mrs. Brookfield and family, silver ink stand and toast rack; Mr. and Mrs. E. J. McGlade, cut glass decanters; Mr. and Mrs. Skerrow, trinket service; Mr. W. Fox and Miss M. Brookfield, Wedgewood biscuit barrell; Miss P. D. Hickling, carver rests; employees of Mr. J. Brooks, mahogany clock; Mrs. Carter, table centre (hand made); Mr. and Mrs. Oughton, carvers (case of); Miss Hunter, silver cake basket; Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Mollekin, easy chair; Mr. and Mrs. F. Brooks, tea service; Miss Taylor, cut glass pickle jar; Mr. and Mrs. Etchell, cut glass glass and jug; Mr. and Mrs. Wright, half-dozen tea cups, saucers and plates; Mr. and Mrs. S. Mollekin, cut glass salad bowl; Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Booth, oxidised silver kerb and companion set; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Smith, cheque; Mr. and Mrs. R. Marsh, case of afternoon tea knives; Mr. and Mrs. T. Fawcett, water colour pictures and frames; Mr. and Mrs. F. Lidgett, suede cushion; Mr. and Mrs. E. Allsopp, satin cushion; Mr. and Mrs. Marshall, satin cushion; Mr. and Mrs. H. Crowther, biscuit barrel; Miss M. Brook, satin cushion, Mr. S. Brook and family, case stainless knives; Mr. and Mrs. Hancock and family, biscuit barrel; Mr. and Mrs. Evans and family, cut glass jug; Mr. and Mrs. Pearson, double dinner service; Dr. E. and Mrs. Dufty, paffou; Misses Ellis, silver sugar scope; Messrs. Mason, silver butter dish; Mr. Porter, cheese and butter dish; cousins, half-dozen silver serviette rings; Mr. and Mrs. F. Hopkinson, silver candlesticks; Mr. and Mrs. T. Bains, jardinier; Ald. E. and Mrs. Dunn, bronze copper coal scuttle; Mrs. Berwick, cream and sugar basin and silver stand; Tommy and Dolly White, silver salt cellar; Mr. Stan. Mollekin and Miss Wrigley, eiderdown; Mr. And Mrs. C. Sykes, oak oval mirror; Mr. and Mrs. J. Lant, cut glass salad bowl; gardeners, dolly tub, etc., etc., Mr. and Mrs. G. Crowther, cut-glass salad bowl; Fred, Claude and Jack, chamber service; Ivy and Sybil, copper kerb and companion set; Mr. A. Plant and family, silver teapot, cream jug and sugar basin; Mr. and Mrs. J. Mollekin, silver teapot; Mr. and Mrs. Davy, copper coal box, Mr. and Mrs. G. Brocklesby, silver teaspoons; Miss Wells, China salad bowl; Mr. and Mrs. Hanford, silver card tray; Mr. and Mrs. G. Woodcock, 400 day clock; Mr. and Mrs. Mills, cake stand; Katherine, Dorothy and Jack, case carvers; Mr. and Mrs. H. Nicholson, salt cellars, Mr. and Mrs. Whitely, kitchen rug; A Friend, case fish eaters; Master C. Chambers, ash and cigarette tray; Miss Firth, chamber service; Mr. W. A. Wolstenholme, fruit spoons; Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Hoyland, cutlery; Mr. S. Hawley, carvers; Mrs. J. Dickinson (Highfields), tablecloth; Mrs. H. Moorhouse, candlesticks; Miss W. Dickinson, silver vase; Mr. and Mrs. H. Mollekin, coffee service; Mr. and Mrs. Vasey, bronzed flower vases; A Friend, bolster and pillow slips; Mr. and Mrs. Farrar, bronze tray; A. Swallow (Barnsley), mustard pot.

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Lily Rowbottom

September 25, 2016 — Nikellom

Frances, Lily & Ethel Rowbottom

Lily Rowbottom is my great aunt and daughter of Fred Rowbottom and Frances Emily Brough.

Lily was born in 1903 in Parkgate, Rotherham and died at the age of 89 in Lincoln. After marrying, she lived in Netherfield Lane, Parkgate for many years, raising two children there. After her first husband had died, I believe that Lily moved to live in Lincoln as her daughter was working there as a Landlady of a pub. Lily married again in Lincoln during 1973 to Albert G. Cole.

Netherfield Lane

Just prior to my aunt, Ann, being born, my mother was sent to stay at Lily’s home. When my mother arrived, Lily soon began discussing a new school that she’d be attending and clubs she could join etc. My mother panicked and requested to go home, so my grandfather picked her up. When my mother arrived home, Ann had just been born. My mother believed that she had been sent to live with Lily and her family on a permanent or long term basis.

Below is a newspaper article published a few days after Lily’s first marriage in Saint Mary’s Church, Greasbrough.

THE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 1924.

EASTER WEDDINGS AT GREASBRO’.

WHITE – ROWBOTTOM.

Saint Mary’s Church

The wedding took place on Tuesday of Mr. George White, of 130, Netherfield lane, Parkgate, and Miss Lily Rowbottom, second daughter of Mrs. Rowbottom and the late Mr. Fred Rowbottom, of 11, Oxford row, Greasbro’. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. Fred Rowbottom, wore a dove grey costume, with silver grey hat. There were four bridesmaids, viz., the Misses E. Rowbottom and F. Rowbottom (sisters), Miss F. Smith and Miss Joyce White (sister of the bridegroom). Miss E. Rowbottom and Miss F. Smith wore fawn coloured costumes, with hats to match, and the Misses F. Rowbottom and Joyce White had dresses of blue silk, with hats to match. Mr. John White (brother of the bridegroom) was best man and Messrs. J. Rowbottom and Cyril Dean were the groomsmen. The reception was held in the church old schoolroom, some 150 guests being entertained. Numerous and useful presents had been received.

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Braithwell Wedding

September 24, 2016 — Nikellom

Daisy & Bert

George Herbert Mollekin, is my first cousin, twice removed and son of Herbert Mollekin. Bert marred twice, firstly to Mary Allison who died suddenly in 1952 and secondly, to Daisy’s friend, Dulcie Wild, in 1953.

Bert issued one child with Daisy, called, Herbert Randal Mollekin who sadly died in World War Two.

Below is a newspaper article pertaining to Bert’s first marriage.

THE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1922

MOLLEKIN – ALLISON. – At St. James’ Church, Braithwell, on Sept. 19 (by the Rev. W. Seed, assisted by Rev. Greenwood, Maltby), George Herbert (Bert), eldest son of Mr. And Mrs. Mollekin, The Grange, Maltby, to Mary Priscilla (Daisy), only daughter of Mr. And Mrs. H. Allison, Butchers’ Arms, Braithwell.

THE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1922.

WEDDING AT BRAITHWELL.

MOLLEKIN – ALLISON.

A very interesting wedding took place at Braithwell on Tuesday week, when Miss Mary Priscilla (“Daisy”) Allison, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allison, of the Butchers’ Arms, Braithwell, was married to Mr. Bert Mollekin, son of Mr. Herbert Mollekin, builder and contractor, Maltby. The Rev. W. Seed officiated at the ceremony, assisted by the Rev. H. Greenwood. The bride wore a white satin embroidered dress with pearls, a veil, and carried a sheaf of lilies and carnations. The bride’s mother was attired in black charmeuse and the bridegroom’s mother wore a dress of mauve satin. A reception was held at the Butchers’ Arms, Braithwell, Appended is a list of the presents:- Bride to bridegroom, ebony-fitter leather suit case; bridegroom to bride, skunk furs; Mrs. Allison, household linen; Mrs. A. Allison, duchess set; Mr. A. Allison, clothes horse; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Allison, silver cheese dish; Mr. Harold Allison, towels; Mrs. Hartley, linen bedspread; Miss Purvis, tea cosy; Mr. Mollekin, household furniture; Mrs. Mollekin, piano; Mr. and Mrs. J. Mollekin, sugar scuttle; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Mollekin, old gold shenelle table cover; Misses Mabel, Dolly, Ivy and Sybil, cosy chair; Miss Mary Mollekin, silver photo frame; Mr. and Mrs. Asquith, oak clock; Mr. and Mrs. Crompton, oak clock; Mr. and Mrs. W. Pearson, keyless clock and marmalade jar; Masters Fred, Claud and Jack Mollekin, pair of pictures; Mr. and Mrs. Milner, fruit servers; Mr. and Mrs. L. Hibbard, case of silver tea knives; Mr., Mrs. and Misses Gelsthorpe, fish eaters; Miss E. Greenwood, handkerchief case; Mrs. F. Dunstan, bread basket and d’Oyley; Mr. and Mrs. Smith, quilt; Mr. and Mrs. Kohler, salad servers; Master and Miss Barney, sideboard cloth; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dunstan, cooking utensils; Mrs. Betts, case of silver teaspoons and tongues; Mr. and Mrs. Davy, oak tray; Miss Houghton, mincer and tea infuser; Master Harold Crowcroft, glass salad carvers; Mr. Nash, half-dozen dessert spoons and two tablespoons; Mr. McGlade, oak and silver salad bowl; Mr. A. Wray, set of Wedgewood and silver biscuit barrel and preserve jar; Rev. and Mrs. Seed, silver vase and sugar sifter; Mr. and Mrs. H. Crowcroft, vinegar bottle in silver stand; Miss Howard, silver fruit dish; Mrs. P. Woyman, teapot; Mrs. W. Marshall, ash trays; Mrs. Hornsey, half-dozen stainless knives; Mr. and Mrs. Foers, biscuit barrel; Mr. and Mrs. Hopkinson, crown Derby bowl; Mr. and Mrs. P. Neal, silver cake stand; Mr. and Mrs. Wray, pair of glass dishes; Miss Fielding, chair backs and table runner; Mrs. Allen, glass flower basket d’Oyley; Mr. Gilbert Place, jam dish; Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Booth, cheese and biscuit server; Mr. R. Butler, pair of silver vases; Mr. and Mrs. Dobson, silver fruit dish; Mrs. Cawood, d’Oyleys, table centre and dish cloths; Mr. and Mrs. Greenwood, table cloth; Mrs. Howard, silver and mauve jam dish; Mr. and Mrs. Appleyard, pair of silver candlesticks; Mrs. Markham, celery glass and kitchen utensils; Masters J. and G. Davy, silver coffee strainer; Miss Sally Turner, three pictures; Miss Hardcastle, pair of pictures; Mr. Hastings, easy chairs; Miss Leonard, kitchen utensils; Mr. and Mrs. Smith, grandfather’s clock; Councillor and Mrs. Dunn, barometer; Mr. and Mrs. Longbottom, epergne; Miss F. Sanderson, cheese dish; Mr. G. Turner, tea set; Mr. R. P. Dunn and S. Fletcher, salad bowl; Miss May Howes, epergne; Mr. Stanley Mollekin, chamber service; Mr. and Mrs. Sykes, barometer; Mrs. Palmer and family, case cutlery; Miss F. and Mr. L. Colbeck, silver and glass cake basket; Miss Drew, oak server, Miss L. A. Bailey, ebony and silver crumb and bread tray; Mr. and Mrs. Roe, picture and pair of ornaments; Mrs. C. Marshall, blue salts; Mr. and Mrs. Purvis, duchess set; Mr. H. Brooke, cruet; Mr. R. A. Houghton, egg boiler; Mr. and Mrs. Adams, table cloth; Mrs. Harrison, cushion cover; Mrs. Parkes, bread board and knife; Mrs. Bailey, glass butter plate; Mrs. J. Brookes, tray cloth; Mrs. Brewster, crockery ware; Mr. and Mrs. Crowder, eider down.

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Wedding Anniversaries of Rotherham Natives

September 1, 2016 — Nikellom

Frank & Eliza

Eliza Jane Bowler Crossland is my first cousin, thrice removed. In 1880, she married Frank Jarvis and to my knowledge, they issued at least seven children, called, Francis (1880 to 1946), Jennie (1882 to 1949), Laura (1883 to 1940), William (1885 to 1886), George (1888 to 1986), Ethel (1894 to 1961) and Stanley (1901 to 1974).

Eliza and Frank enjoyed a long marriage and below are a couple of newspaper articles that celebrate their golden and diamond wedding anniversaries.

Saint Stephen’s Church

THE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 1930.

HALF-A-CENTURY.

ROTHERHAM COUPLE CELEBRATE THEIR GOLDEN WEDDING.

Mr. and Mrs. Jarvis, of 104, Fitzwilliam Road, Rotherham, who celebrated their golden wedding on Thursday, have been the recipients of many hearty congratulations. They were married at St. Stephen’s Church, Rotherham, on June 5th, 1880.

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Guest & Chrimes

Both are natives of Rotherham, and Mr. Jarvis is 73 years of age. His wife is 67 years old, and they have three sons and three daughters, nine grandchildren, and one great grandchild.

Mr. Jarvis started work at the age of nine with his uncle in the hay and straw business. At the age of fourteen he left his uncle and started work as a brass moulder with Messrs. Guest and Chrimes. On leaving that firm, Mr. Jarvis went to Messrs. J. Paynes’ Brass Works, and he left there to take up a position at Messrs. Baines’ Brass works. For thirty years, he worked for Messrs. Gummers, and on leaving there he became host at the Commercial Hotel, Bridge Street, Rotherham.

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Gummers (right hand side)

The oldest member of the Rotherham branch of the Brassworkers’ Association, he was a member of the committee for twenty years. For over fifty years Mr. Jarvis has been actively associated with the Royal Convenant Lodge, and he is still connected with that society.

THE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, JUNE 1st, 1940.

MR. AND MRS. FRANK JARVIS.

DIAMOND WEDDING OF ROTHERHAM NATIVES.

Diamond wedding anniversary celebrations are being held on Wednesday by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jarvis, of “Havelock Bungalow,” Shenstone Road, Rotherham.

Bridge Street

Both Mr. and Mrs. Jarvis are natives of Rotherham and well-known townspeople. Mr. Jarvis was born in 1857 and his wife five years later. They were married at the St. Stephen’s Church, Eastwood, on June 5th, 1880, by the then Vicar, the Rev. W. Pilkington.

Mr. Jarvis was first employed by a relative in the hay and straw business, and three years later, at the age of 12, he commenced work with Messrs. Guest and Chrimes as an apprentice. After several years there he transferred his interests to Messrs. Baines’ Brass Works, and subsequently went to Messrs. Gummer’s Brass Works, where he rapidly received promotion and was foreman for 20 years.Mr. Jarvis next became

Shenstone Road

Mr. Jarvis next became licensee of the Commercial Hotel in Bridge Street, a building demolished some years ago for street widening purposes. During the 10 years he was “mine host” he became very well-known. He has now been retired for about 20 years.

Mr. Jarvis served on the committee of the local branch of the Brass Workers’ Association for 20 years, and has been a member of the Royal Covenant Lodge of Oddfellows for about 60 years.

Mrs. Jarvis, who is well known as a whist player, has often held whist drives at her home on behalf of the Hospital Linen League, of which she is a member. She is also a member of the Queen’s Nursing Association.Their eldest son,

Their eldest son, Mr. Frank Jarvis, and a son-in-law, Mr. G. Edwards, both served in the last war, and they now have a grandson in the R.A.F., with another grandson awaiting call-up. Another son is Mr. George Jarvis, a well known local tobacconist.Altogether,

Altogether, Mr. and Mrs. Jarvis have ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

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Pinder – Turnbull Marriage

April 19, 2013 — Nikellom

Marjory

Marjory Pinder, born 1907 in Rotherham, is my great aunt and daughter of Matthew Henry Pinder and Alice Cunnington

In 1934, Marjory married George Alaister Turnbull. Below is a newspaper article(s) which describes this occasion.

THE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, AUGUST 18, 1934.

AN EASTWOOD WEDDING.

SCHOLASTIC BRIDE AND BRIDEGROOM.

TURNBULL-PINDER.

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Pinder – Turnbull Wedding

The marriage took place in the Eastwood Methodist Church on Thursday of Miss Marjory Pinder, M.A., the younger daughter of Mrs. Pinder, of East Dene, Rotherham, and the late Mr. M. H. Pinder, to Mr. G. A. Turnbull, B.Sc., the only son of Mr. And Mrs. W. Turnbull, of Newcastle-on-Tyne.

The marriage service was conducted by the Rev. G. W. Thorn (Circuit Superintendent Minister), and the organist was Mr. Harold Rooks.

The bride, who was educated at the Rotherham High School and took her degree at the Sheffield University, has since been French and music mistress at the Shiremoor Modern School. The bridegroom, who was educated at Rutherford College, Newcastle-on-Tyne, took his degree at the Durham University and is mathematics master at Bedlington Secondary School.

Rotherham Girls High School

The bride was attired in a charming ivory satin gown, combined with wreath and veil, and carried a bouquet of cream roses. The chief attendant, Mrs. Sidney Addy, was dressed in green floral georgette and carried a bouquet of lemon carnations. The two junior attendants (nieces of the bride) were dressed in primrose georgette and carried Victorian posies of marigolds.

A reception was held in the Methodist Church Schoolroom, Eastwood.

The honeymoon is being spent in North Wales, and the newly-married couple will take up their residence in Morpeth, Northumberland.

Eastwood Methodist Church

The father of the bride was for many years Water Department Superintendent for the Rotherham Corporation.

TURNBULL – PINDER. – At the Eastwood Methodist Church on Thursday, August 16th, by the Rev. G. W. Thorn. George, the only son of Mr. And Mrs. W. Turnbull, of Newcastle-on-Tyne, to Marjory, younger daughter of Mrs. Pinder, of East Dene, Rotherham.

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Francis Thomas Pinder

April 1, 2013 — Nikellom

H.A. English, F.T.P., D.L.P. & C.J.P. - Circa 1920 - Photographed by A. & A.E. Whate (Skegness & Mablethorpe) (Copyright J. Pinder) (1)

Madie & Frank with children, Dorothy & Jim, circa 1920

Francis Thomas Pinder, born in 1884 in Rotherham, is my great granduncle and son of Francis Pinder and Hannah Berry.

In 1914, in Talbot Lane Methodist Church, Rotherham, Frank married Harriett Amelia English (known as Madie), daughter of James Everett and Alice English.

THE ADVERTISER, SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 1914.

PINDER – ENGLISH. – August 11, at Talbot Lane Wesleyan Church, by the Rev. J. (?) Havelock Thompson, Frank, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Pinder, of Carlisle street, to Harriet Amelia (Madie), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. English, of 22 (?), Tooker road.

Talbot Lane Church

Together, Frank and Madie issued five children, called, Clifford James (1916 to 2010), Francis Henry (1917 to 1917), Dorothy Lois (1919 to 2001), Francis Alan (1921 to 2006) and Stanley English (1925 to 1993).

Frank and Harriet lived all or nearly all of their married life at 69 Bradgate Lane in Rotherham.

My father once recalled visiting Madie after Frank had passed away, and remembered copious quantities of cake and suchlike being offered to him, which was greatly received by his sweet tooth.

Bradgate Lane

Below is a newspaper article(s) published shortly after Frank’s death.

THE ADVERTISER, SAT., MAR. 3RD, 1951

PINDER. – At 69, Bradgate Lane, on Tuesday, February 27th, Francis Thomas, dearly loved husband of Harriet Amelia Pinder.

MR. F. T. PINDER

The death occurred on Tuesday of Mr. Francis Thomas Pinder, aged 66, of 69, Bradgate Lane, Kimberworth.

Mr. Pinder was for some time employed by Messrs. Yates Haywood and Co. He then went to the Rotherham Power Station, then in its early days and was for many years a charge engineer.

Frank’s headstone

A prominent figure in Rotherham Methodist circles, Mr. Pinder was for 35 years an active member of the Kimberworth Methodist Church.

Frank was buried with his parents and brother, Francis Clement Walker Pinder, who had died in infancy in 1881.

Madie lived to the ripe old age of 98, passing away in 1981 in Bedfordshire.

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Beryl Marjory Mollekin

November 3, 2011 — Nikellom

Beryl M. Mollekin

My aunt, Beryl Marjory Mollekin, the daughter of Edith Mary Pinder and John Gilbert Molleken was born in 1926, in her grandmother’s home on Bethel Road, Eastwood, Rotherham.

Beryl lived the first few years of her life at 33 Bentley Road, Bramley, Rotherham, before moving to a newly erected house on Melciss Road in Listerdale, Wickersley.

As a teenager, Beryl began working as a Clerk at the Masbrough Goods Railway Station in Rotherham. Before joining the Army, my father also worked here.

Bethel Road, Eastwood, Rotherham

My father remembered Beryl having a Polish boyfriend who was a pilot in the Royal Air Force. I can’t remember this gentleman’s name, but I seem to recall my father saying that he gave him sweets etc. and was good-natured and friendly towards him. My father remembered how one evening, his sister was in a hysterical state, with her parents trying to calm her down without success. My father surmised, years later, that this was when her Polish boyfriend had been killed in action.

Saint Alban’s Church, Wickersley

Nineteen days after her nineteenth Birthday, in May 1945, Beryl married Andrew Beulah Kennedy in Saint Alban’s Church, Wickersley. Andrew was a Corporal in the American Air Force, stationed in the local area.

A U.S. AIR FORCE BRIDEGROOM. – Miss Beryl Marjory Mollekin, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Mollekin, of 109 Melciss Road, Wickersley, was married at St. Alban’s Church, Wickersley, last Saturday, to Mr. Andrew B. Kennedy, only son of Mrs. Kennedy, of Hampton, Tennessee, U.S.A., and the late Mr. A. B. Kennedy. The bridegroom is in the U.S. Air Force. The Rev. H. Lee officiated and the hymns sung were ‘O Perfect Love’ and ‘Lead Us, Heavenly Father,’ Mr. S. Briggs the organist. Wearing a gown of white lace, with a net veil and coronet of orange blossom, the bride was given away by her father. She carried a bouquet of pink carnations, sweet peas and maiden-hair fern.

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Andrew and Beryl

Shortly after their marriage, Beryl and Andrew left England to live in Andrew’s homeland, which was Tennessee, America. This was also an exciting time for my father, as he would receive gifts of items from America that he wouldn’t otherwise have obtained in England. My father was also looking forward to a planned holiday in Tennessee. When Beryl began her journey to America, at the railway station, she gave my father a small, toy, railway engine.

In Tennessee, Beryl became a Bible Teacher.

Telegram announcing Linda’s birth

In September 1946, Beryl gave birth to my cousin, Linda. Beryl sadly passed away four days later.

Coincidentally, Beryl’s great grand aunt, Martha Pinder, died following childbirth 75 years previous in 1871. Both Beryl and Martha had lived at an address, numbered 109. Martha died at 109 Hope Street in Rotherham, whilst Beryl’s last residence in England was 109 Melciss Road, Listerdale, Wickersley.

Telegram announcing Beryl’s death

After Beryl’s death, my grandmother frequently communicated with Linda’s relations in America as she wanted to bring her to England so that she could be raised in Wickersley. It was decided however that Linda would remain in Tennessee. My grandmother passed away just six years later without ever seeing Linda, but my grandfather was finally able to make a trip to see her in 1963.

Below are a couple of newspaper articles pertaining to Beryl’s death.

Saint Elizabeth Hospital, Elizabethton, Tennessee, America

CONDOLENCES

Our deepest sympathy with the members of a Wickersley family has been given to them in the sad and sudden loss of their daughter in child birth. Beryl Mollekin, as we knew here, was married here a year last May to Andrew Kennedy, who was in the American Air Force. He was a very nice young man, and they were very happy together. Just after Easter, Beryl went out to America to join him, and last month gave birth to a baby, living only four days after the child was born. Beryl was a member of the Church and a Sunday School teacher. In their deep sorrow, her parents have the consolation of knowing that she was a good girl, and we hope and pray that, though she died so far away from home, they will be granted faith to realise that they may look forward in patience, hope and trust to seeing her again in the eternal home.

Beryl’s Grave

ELIZABETHTON, Sept. 14. – Mrs. Beryl Mollekin Kennedy, one of Carter country’s war brides and wife of Andrew B. Kennedy, Jr., of Hampton, died at 11:50 a.m. Friday, in St. Elizabeth Hospital, after a brief illness.

A native of Yorkshire England, she was married in England May 19, 1945 and came to this country in April. Her husband, who was stationed with the Eighth Air Corps in England for three and a half years, arriving home last January. The young couple had been making their home with his parents at Hampton. She was a member of the Church of England.

A pregnant Beryl (left) with her Bible class students

Besides the husband, she is survived by an infant daughter, Linda Kay; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mollekin; and two brothers, John and Barrie Mollekin, all of England.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Hampton Baptist Church with the Rev. B. N. Canup in charge. Burial will be in the Hall Cemetery.

Saint Alban’s Churchyard, Wickersley

Pallbearers will include Harlan Oakes, Hazen Brumit, Don Hazelwood, Bobby Oakes, Ray Waycaster, Jack Stevens, Sam Young and Charles Baker.

The body will remain at the Roy Hathaway Funeral Home, which is in charge, until 1 p.m. Sunday when it will be taken to the church to lie in state until hour of services.

Although Beryl is buried in Tennessee, she is also remembered on the Mollekin family grave in Saint Alban’s Churchyard, Wickersley.

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Rowbottom – Mollekin Marriage

October 21, 2011 — Nikellom

Mollekin – Rowbottom Marriage

My parents were married in September 1957. Below is a newspaper article which describes this occasion:-

The marriage took place at Wentworth Church last Saturday of Miss Jean Rowbottom, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Rowbottom, 3. Street Cottages, Wentworth, and Mr. James Barrie Mollekin, youngest son of Mr. J. G. Mollekin, 109. Melciss Road, Wickersley, and the late Mrs. Mollekin. The Rev. R. B. H. Greaves, of Elsecar, officiated, and the organist was Miss E. Tradewell.

The bride, given away by her father wore a gown of white lace over nylon and a short veil and pearl coronet head-dress, and carried a bouquet of pink roses, lilies-of-the-valley and fern.

George & Dragon

The bridesmaids were Misses Denise and Ann Rowbottom (bride’s sisters) wearing white ballerina-length nylon dresses, pink Juliet caps and elbow length nylon gloves; and Miss Susan Mollekin, wearing a white net over pink silk dress with white accessories. All three carried posies of pink carnations, sweet peas and fern.

The best man was Mr. John Mollekin and the groomsman Mr. Tom Kelsall.

The bride’s mother received 57 guests at the George and Dragon Hotel in a pink two-piece, grey hat and gloves and wearing a spray of pink carnations.

The honeymoon was spent at Paignton, Devon, the bride travelling in a royal blue costume with accessories to tone.

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Pinder – Mollekin Marriage

October 21, 2011 — Nikellom

Pinder – Mollekin Marriage

My paternal grandparents married in 1925 and were called Edith Mary Pinder and John Gilbert Mollekin. Below is a newspaper article which describes this occasion.

WEDDING AT EASTWOOD – PINDER – MOLLEKIN

A wedding which took place at the Eastwood Wesleyan Chapel on Monday week, aroused an unusual amount of local interest, owing to the close association of the bride with the Eastwood Chapel. The contracting parties were Miss Edith Mary Pinder, eldest daughter of the late Mr. M. H. and Mrs. A. Pinder, of Bethel road, Rotherham, and Mr. John Gilbert Mollekin, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Mollekin, of Maltby. The officiating minister was the Rev. H. Bemrose Spencer.

Bethel Road, Eastwood, Rotherham

Many relatives and friends from Sheffield, Scarbro’, Blackpool, Woodhouse, Maltby, and other places were present.

The bride was charmingly attired in a pretty blue costume, with hat to match. Miss Marjory Pinder gracefully performed her duties as bridesmaid to her sister, and was similarly costumed in style and colour. Mr. J. F. Pinder (brother of the bride), of Eastdene, gave the bride away, and Mr. Alfred Ernest Hunter, of Sheffield (cousin), carried out the duties of best man. Mr. Francis Pinder (grandfather of the bride), presided at the organ. The hymns, “Lead us Heavenly Father” and “O Perfect Love” were sung, and as the bridal pair were leaving the church the organist played Mendelssohn’s “Wedding March.”

The guests afterwards adjourned to the home of Mr. J. F. Pinder, Eastdene, where the repast was served.

Pinder – Mollekin Marriage

Later in the day, the bride and bridegroom journeyed on to Scarbro’ to spend their honeymoon at the home of the bride’s aunt, Mrs. Dickinson, of “Rotherwood House,” North Side.

The bride was the recipient of many beautiful presents, the outstanding gift being one from Mr. Hirst, her late employer, of the firm of Messrs. Hirst and Son, tobacco manufacturers, Leeds and Scarbro’. The bride held a very important position at the Scarbro’ branch of their business in Bar street, and was held in high esteem by the head of the firm and employees. The gift from Mr. Hirst consists of a pretty cut glass salad bowl, mounted with a sterling silver hand round the top, accompanied with two silver spoons.

This post was originally published on Mollekin Portalite on 12/10/2011.

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A Maltby Wedding

October 21, 2011 — Nikellom

Bertha L. Mollekin

Bertha Lily Mollekin, born in 1892 in Hull, is my first cousin, twice removed and daughter of Herbert Mollekin.

Below is a newspaper article published shortly after Bertha’s marriage to Halliday Crompton.

ROTHERHAM ADVERTISER – 17TH FEBRUARY 1912 – A MALTBY WEDDING – MOLLEKIN – CROMPTON

The wedding of Mr, Halliday Crompton, of Ravenfield, second son of Mr. W. W. Crompton, solicitor, Bury, Lancashire, and Bertha Lily, eldest daughter of Mr. H. Mollekin, Maltby, took place at St. Bartholomew’s Church, Maltby, on Thursday, in the presence of a large congregation of relatives and friends. A reception was held immediately after the ceremony, in the Assembly Rooms, Maltby, which were suitably decorated for the occasion. About 50 guests attended. The happy couple were the recipients of many choice and valuable presents. The bride groom’s gift to the bride was a beautiful chased gold watch wristlet and to the bridesmaid a gold brooch set with a Ceylonese jewel. The bride’s gift to the bridegroom was a gold and diamond tie slide.

Saint Bartholomew’s Church

Among the presents from the many friends were the following: The bride’s father and mother, household linen and domestic utensils; from the bridegroom’s father, cheque, and from his mother a mahogany roll-top desk and a cheque; silver toast rack, Mr. and Mrs. Addy; silver sugar bowl, Mr. and Mrs. Batty; silver sugar basin and sifter, Mr. and Mrs. Berwick; silver bonbon dish, Miss M. Berwick silver and china cake dish, Mr. W. M. and Miss Briggs; oak clock, Mr. Karl Crompton; seltzogene and silver-mounted milk set. Mr. N. Crompton; table lamp, four cushions, silver-mounted salts, mustard and pepperettes, Mr. A. Crompton; pair of oak-framed engraving, Mr. and Mrs. P. Crowther; leather suit case, Mr. Clifford Crompton; silver-mounted flower case, Mrs. B. Cornhall; hall set, Miss Dufty; worked linen towel cover, Mr. W. Dickson; silver egg stand, Mr. and Mrs. Dyson; tea service, Mr. and Mrs. Elce; pair of silver photo frames, Mr. B. and Miss Foers; silver crumb spoon, Mr. and Mrs. Fretwell; case of fish eaters, Mr. W. Grime; silver-mounted oak biscuit barrel, Mr. and Mrs. Haywood; quilt, Mr. Jarvis; silver cake stand, Mr. and Mrs. F. Hopkinson; silver-mounted sugar sifter, Mabel Mollekin; teas service, Bert Mollekin; ink stand, Miss May and Mr. G. Morrell; silver toast rack, Miss V. and Mr. T. Morrell; silver flower stand, Miss R. and Mr. P. Morrell; silver sugar dish, Miss B. and Mr. O. Morrell; silver egg stand, Miss M. Morrell and Mr. A. Merryweather; silver and china fruit stand, Mr. and Mrs. Millard; coal vase, Mr. H. Nicholson; silver sardine dish, Mr. and Mrs T. Pearson; double dinner service, Mr. and Mrs. W. Pearson; two Wedgwood salts, Misses Vera and Emma Smith; eider-down quilt, Mr. R. Pearson; quilt, Miss Smith; dinner service, Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith; silver mounted biscuit jar, Mr. and Mrs. Plant; Sheraton cardtable, Mr. and Mrs. S. Roberts; carvers in case, Mr. T. Trueman; silver jam tray, Miss Turlow; worked d’oyleys, Miss Trueman; brass arm and Ore brasses; Mr. and Mrs Yates.

During the afternoon the happy pair left Maltby by motor for Doncaster en route for London, where the honeymoon is to be spent. The guests were entertained during the evening, having a very enjoyable concert and dance.

This post was originally published on Mollekin Portalite on 10/10/2011.

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