William Porte Diary, 1897

Wed. October 27

The marriage of Tom Morkins daughter took place today. There was a real Irish procession to and from the church to his residence. But Tom has evidently took a lesson from rich bishop Cleary's mandate. I did not notice a Protestant in the crowd.

Source: J.J. Talman Regional Collection, University of Western Ontario Archives, William Porte Diaries, B4940, William Porte, William Porte Diary, October 27, 1897. Notes: Transcription in J.J. Talman Regional Collection, University of Western Ontario Archives, Donnelly Family Papers, B4878, File 24.

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