- County Natives Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
"Mr. and Mrs. Carleton H. Maybee, a well-known couple in the community of Sydenham, celebrated their wedding anniversary over the recent holiday week-end. They were married October 14, 1914.
During the afternoon and evening of October 11, Mr. and Mrs. Maybee were at home to many friends and relatives in the Sunday school hall of Grace United Church. Over 250 guests called to congratulate them.
On Thanksgiving Day, the entire Maybee family of 26 members enjoyed a dinner in the town hall served by members of the Women's Institute of which Mrs. Maybee is currently president.
She was honored on the anniversary occasion by fellow members with a life membership pin and certificate.
Both celebrations had been arranged by the couple's four sons and one daughter who also gave their father a gold fountain pen and their mother a gold pin.
Focal point of the at home reception was the tea table centered with golden roses and lighted by tall gold candles. Pouring tea in the afternoon were Mrs. Harry Hall of Toronto, Mrs. Myles Spafford, Sydenham, Mrs. Lewis Yott and Mrs. Harold Walters, both of Picton and sisters of Mrs. Maybee.
In the evening those presiding at the tea table were Mrs. L. Cranston of Prescott, Mrs. M. Holmes, Mrs. J. McCallum and Miss E. Truscott, all of Sydenham. The Maybee's daughter, Mrs. Douglas Parks and daughters-in-law, Mrs. Gordon Maybee, Mrs. Douglas Maybee, Mrs. Lloyd Maybee, and Mrs. Keith Maybee were assisted in serving by a granddaughter and several nieces.
Out of town guests attending the at home were from Toronto, Ottawa; North Bay, Halifax and Truro, Nova Scotia; Syracuse and Lachine, Quebec; Prescott, Trenton, Wellington, Consecon, Bloomfield, Picton, Kingston, Sunbury, Harrowsmith and Verona.
Rev. H. M. Servage of Kingston, a longtime friend of the family was among those present for the occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Maybee received greetings from as far away as Saskatchewan, Toronto and England. The church's present pastor, Rev. M. D. Steinberg extended his blessing to the couple on the anniversary.
Mr. and Mrs. Maybee also received best wishes from Prime Minister, Lester B. Pearson, Premier John Robarts, Hon. E. J. Benson, minister of national revenue, Hon. J. R. Simmonett, minister of energy resources and M.L.A. for Frontenac-Addington. An inscribed scroll commemorating their anniversary was received from the provincial secretary, Hon. John Yaremko.
The three-tiered wedding cake, which was served in the celebration, was the gift of the members of the church choir in which Mr. Maybee has sung for 42 years. He has been its leader in latter years. The cake was baked by another choir member, Roy Warren. Gifts and floral bouquets were received from the congregation of the church, Albion Masonic Lodge, Loughboro Chapter of the Eastern Star, the Bridge Club and from many private individuals.
At the family party, Mr. Maybee serenaded his bride of 50 years by singing "I Love You Truly."
Mrs. Maybee is the former Lulu B. Thompson, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thompson.
Mr. Maybee is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Maybee. He was born at Denbigh but moved to Consecon with his parents at an early age.
In addition to his work with Grace United Church choir, Mr. Maybee has served as an elder of the church and is a member of Albion Masonic Lodge and Loughboro Chapter, O.E.S.
Mrs. Maybee is a past president of the former Women's Association of the United Church and is a life member of the United Church Women. She is a past worthy matron and past district deputy grand matron of O.E.S.
Members of their family are Gordon, Truro, N.S.; Mrs. Douglas Parks (Hazel), Toronto; Douglas and Lloyd, both of Sydenham and Keith of Toronto. The couple has 14 grandchildren.
SISTER DIES SUDDENLY
Mrs. Florence Kienitz, Saskatoon, Mr. Maybees only sister, was packed to leave in the morning. She was found dead in bed by her family.
Mrs. Charles Spafford, sister of Mrs. Maybee, was unable to attend as she was visiting her family in British Columbia."
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