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Survivor(s): Sparling Scott and Donald Scott. Predeceased: Walter Scott, Mrs. Walter Scott, Foster Scott and Marguerite.⁶

A very pretty hut quiet wedding took place at the Immaculate Conception church, when Miss Louise Motta, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Motta. of 301 Park street, and William J. Blair, of Bell & Co., were made man and wile, the Rev. Father Cherrier officiating. After the ceremony the young couple repaired to the home of the bride's father, where a wedding breakfast was prepared. The bride looked charming in a handsome gown of cream eoline, and wore a picture hat. Miss Bertha Doherty acted as bridesmaid, and looked beautiful in a gown of cream crene de chine. The groom was assisted by D. Clark. Tho presents were numerous and costly, including a handsome cheque from the groom's employers. Mr. and Mrs. Blair after their honeymoon, will take up residence on Isabel street.
     Note: see the footnotes for a link to a second description of the wedding, including a list of the wedding presents and their contributors.^3,5

Church and Neighbors Honor Briercrest Folk, Married Half Century
     MR. AND MRS. JAMES GLEN, HAPPY AND HEALTHY, OBSERVE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF WEDDING AT TESTIMONIAL FETE---PIONEER SPIRIT IS. SUBJECT OF MUCH CONGRATULATION
     (Photos)MR. AND MRS. James Glen
     (Special to The Leader)
     BRIERCREST, Jan- 17---Friends, fellow-pioneers and relatives from far and near assembled in large numbers at Briercrest last week to do honors to Mr. and Mrs.. James Glen on the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage. The golden wedding celebration was held under the auspices and direction of Knox Presbyterian church, with which Mr. and Mrs. Glen have been actively connected since Its organization and In which Mr. Glen has been senior elder and clerk of session from the first.
     James Glen and Jean Alexander were united in marriage on January 11, 1877, at Ormston, Quebec by late Rev. D. M. Morrison. D.D. On August 4, 1890, they arrived at Moose Jaw and shortly afterwards took up land in the district of Drinkwater at Briercrest, where they raised a large family, all of whom survive, except one daughter, Mrs. Arthur Helesson, late of Kincaid.
     Children Present
     All the surviving members of the family. with the exception of one son, Fred, of Kingston, were present at the golden wedding celebration.
     These were Mrs. George Motta, Moose Jaw; Mrs. Frank Collier, Drinkwater; John and Andrew of Briercrest; Ernest, of Kincaid, and Mrs. James Cameron, of Briercrest. These, with the members of their families and old friends and neighbors, filled the church. Mr. and Mrs. Glen received the greetings of the people as they entered the church and a book of congratulations, appropriately gilt-bound and decorated, was signed by all.
     A large, three-storey cake held the place of honor. The session, managers and Ladies' Aid, Young People and other organizations of Knox Presbyterian church tendered the banquet.
     Comes from Regina
     The Rev. Dr. Bayne, Regina, who came especially for the occasion, presided and paid a warm tribute to the couple. He emphasized the lessons taught by the lives and character of such good citizens ana church workers as Mr. and Mrs. Glen.
     Toasts were proposed by William Ogilvie, Jr.. and William Ogilvie. Sr.
     Thomas Findlay gave a toast to "Our Guests” referring to them as the members of the family of the honored couple and invited guests other than the members and adherents of the Presbyterian church. This was ably responded to by Captain Jaques who referred as did the other local speakers to the pioneer days when Mr. and Mrs. Glen were friends and helpers to all-comers in the district. Piano solos by Mrs. Jackson and Miss G. Nichols varied the program and were greatly, enjoyed as were also songs by Mr. Shenton and Mr. McArthur. Short speeches were given by A. J. Walker, W. G. Gallaugher, C. McCulloch, W. Douglas, G. H. Coward, E. Wilt, W. McNaughton and by Mrs. Walter Hillson.
     Many Congratulations
     Dr. Bayne read letters of greeting and congratulations from Revs. W. A. Cameron, Saskatoon; D. G. Cameron, Swift Current; H. R. Home, Moose Jaw; D. Smith and Mrs. Duff, Maniwakl, Quebec. Telegrams were read from Glen, Jean and Grace Motta, Winnipeg; and Fred, Kingston, and Rev. G. M. and Mrs, Williams, D.D., on behalf of the session of the church at Georgetown, Quebec, which Mr. and Mrs. Glen, had attended.
     Presentations Made
     An impressive incident occurred near the close when Mrs. C. Findlay read to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn an address, while Mrs. William Elliot handed to Mrs. Glen a cream and sugar set, gold lined, to Mr. Glen a massive gold headed cane, and to both an eider down comforter. Both gave fitting replies. Mr. Motta, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Glen fittingly thanked all who took any part in the celebration and expressed the family's appreciation of the honor given to their father and mother.¹

OBSERVE 62ND ANNIVERSARY
     MR. AND MRS. J. GLEN, BRIERCREST, RECEIVE CONGRATULATIONS
     (Special Despatch)
     BRIERCREST, Sask., Feb. 16. --Briercrest's oldest couple. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Glen celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary a short time ago. Owing to the prevalence of influenza in the community, it was deemed inadvisable to entertain in their honor on a large scale, so friends dropped in informally to proffer their felicitations, and others, unable to come, made use of the telephone to convey their good wishes. Presbyterian church friends presented the aged couple a bouquet of flowers.
     Two years' ago, on the occasion of their diamond Jubilee, more than 100 guests were entertained by Mrs. George Motta, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Glen, in honor of her parents. At the same time letters of congratulations were received from Rt. Hon. W. L. Mackenzie King, Hon. W. J. Patterson, Hon. Chas. Dunning, Hon. W. R. Motherwell and from the late Dr. Malcolm Campbell then moderator of the general assembly of the Presbyterian church of which Mr. Glen has been an elder for many years. A telegram of congratulation was received from Lord Tweedsmuir, governor-general of Canada, also telegrams from many out-of-town friends.
     Mr. Glen was born in Howick, Quebec, 88 years ago, and Mrs. Glen nine years later in the same place. They were married in 1877. In 1890 they came west and homesteaded in this district which has been their home ever since. In 1924 they retired from the farm and have lived since then in the village of Briercrest, Mr. and Mrs. Glen had eight children, six of whom are still living: Andrew Glen, of Briercrest; Ernest Glen, of Kincaid; Dr. F. Glen, of Birsay; Mrs. George Motta, of Moose Jaw; Mrs. Frank Collier, of Prince Albert; Mrs. Jas. (sic) Cameron, of Briercrest. Mr. and .Mrs. Glen have also 32 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. The elderly couple are remarkably active and youthful and take a keen interest in all that goes on around them. Mr. Glen, who for 80 unbroken years has taken subscriptions to the Presbyterian Record and distributed them has just relinquished the office to younger hands for 1939. Both Mr. and Mrs. Glen take great pleasure out of their radio, especially the broadcasts of church services.³

Early Settler At Briercrest Dies Friday
     (Leader-Post Moose Jaw Bureau)
     MOOSE JAW. Aug. 5. --James Glen, 89, oldtime homesteader of the Briercrest district, died Friday.
     It was 1890 when he, together with two brothers, began farming four miles north of where Briercrest now stands. They were the first settlers to move south of the Moose Jaw river in the district.
     He is survived by his wife, whom he married at Ormiston, Que, in 1877. Their diamond wedding anniversary ln 1937 brought them greetings from the governor-general and premier.
     Mr. Glen also leaves three daughters and three sons; Mrs. George Motta, Kingsway Park, Moose Jaw; Mrs. Frank Collier, Prince Albert; Mrs. John Cameron, Briercrest; Andrew Glen, who farms part of the original homestead at Briercrest; Ernest Glen, of Kincaid, and Dr. Fred Glen, of Birsay, Sask. One son, John, and one daughter, Mrs. A. Hlllson (sic), predeceased their father. There are a large number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all residing in the west.
     Funeral will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. from Knox Presbyterian church to Rosedale cemetery with Rev. T. Stevens officiating.²