Reuben Spensley Clarkson
Wilbar Studio
Wilbar Studio
44 Queen Street
Auckland
Reuben Spensley Clarkson, born 1888 Birmingham, England, reg. Sep 1888 Aston vol. 6d page 229, son of Mr J. Clarkson, of Birmingham, England, died 27 February 1926 Gisborne aged 37 years, married 12 November 1913, St, Peter’s Church, Wellington, Ruby Lilian Fish, born Dunedin, daughter of Henry Smith Fish and Jane Carr and grand-daughter of Captain Carr - [or John Carr, of Launceston].
The New Portrait Studio.—The photographic business in Princes street [Dunedin] for
many years known us Morris, photographer, will be continued in the name of the
Zenith Portrait Studio, under the management of Mr R. Spensley Clarkson (late
manager of the Baker studios of London and Birmingham). Needless to say, the
best standard of portraiture will be maintained, and improved upon by the latest
methods of printing and finish. A splendid new collection of specimens in
vestibule for inspection. Make early appointments by telephone 859.—[Advt]
Evening Star, Issue 14727, 20 November 1911
Marriage at St. Peter's Church
On November 12th, at 11 o'clock in the morning, a very pretty wedding took
place at St, Peter’s Church, Wellington, when Miss Ruby Fish, daughter of the
late Mr H. S. Fish [Henry Smith Fish], of Dunedin, was married to Mr R. Spensley Clarkson, of
Auckland, son of Mr J. Clarkson, of Birmingham, England.
The bride was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr H. G. Mayor, and wore a bridal gown of ivory satin, hand embroidered and draped with some beautiful old lace, her veil was arranged over a coronet of orange flowers and a shower bouquet was carried. Two maids were in attendance. Miss Amy Fish, a sister of the bride, and Miss Joyce Bennett, of Dunedin. They wore becoming frocks of white voile over satin, embroidered in pale pink and blue. Their hats of white crepe dechine had posies of pink, and they carried bouquets of pink roses.
The ceremony was performed by Archdeacon Harper, and Dr Fyffe was organist. Mr F. W Baker, of Auckland, was the best man, and Mr R. A. Wilson acted as groomsman. A reception was afterwards held at the residence of Mrs Mayer, sister of the bride, who wore a pretty gown of grey satin with a black tagel hat. Later Mr and Mrs Clarkson left by motor, en route for Auckland, the, bride wearing a dark grey costume faced with saxe blue cloth and a tagel hat trimmed with roses and tulle.
The bride was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr H. G. Mayor, and wore a bridal gown of ivory satin, hand embroidered and draped with some beautiful old lace, her veil was arranged over a coronet of orange flowers and a shower bouquet was carried. Two maids were in attendance. Miss Amy Fish, a sister of the bride, and Miss Joyce Bennett, of Dunedin. They wore becoming frocks of white voile over satin, embroidered in pale pink and blue. Their hats of white crepe dechine had posies of pink, and they carried bouquets of pink roses.
The ceremony was performed by Archdeacon Harper, and Dr Fyffe was organist. Mr F. W Baker, of Auckland, was the best man, and Mr R. A. Wilson acted as groomsman. A reception was afterwards held at the residence of Mrs Mayer, sister of the bride, who wore a pretty gown of grey satin with a black tagel hat. Later Mr and Mrs Clarkson left by motor, en route for Auckland, the, bride wearing a dark grey costume faced with saxe blue cloth and a tagel hat trimmed with roses and tulle.
New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8580, 17 November 1913
Most Treasured Gift.
A Pocket Portrait by Wilbar.
A Christmas gift that will be prized, perhaps, as much as, or even more
than, anything else by those who are far away fighting for the Empire is a photo
of some loved one left behind, and if this photo is enclosed in a handy little
case of flexible leather (forming a sort of wallet photoholder) so that it can
be slipped into the pocket with ease and carried everywhere without causing the
slightest inconvenience, it is sure to be especially welcome.
The Wilbar Studio and Art Galleries at 44, Queen Street, opposite
Smeeton's, are making a very special feature of these pocket portraits for
sending away to the Front. The photographs are artistic In conception and
execution, and one of these portraits in leather case complete may be had for as
little as 5s 6d.
Another special offer, for soldiers only, is one dozen cabinet, photos and
one highly finished enlargement, suitable for framing, the modest price being
20s. Soldiers about to leave for active service should avail themselves of tins
offer. It is a liberal one.
A very special line just imported by this firm consists of a large
assortment of beautiful art calendars for 1917. These are in a variety of sizes,
the smallest being adapted for carrying in the pocket. Each calendar has an
illustrated cover, and is enriched and rendered especially attractive by the
quotations it gives from standard authors. An especially beautiful calendar
contains a hymn for every week in the year. These booklets are on art paper, and
are exquisitely printed. Prices range from Is to 5s each. They would make pretty
souvenirs for absent friends.
Portraits can be finished in 48 hours, or even sooner if necessary. Price
5s a set.
New Zealand Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16348, 30 September 1916
photograph by Wilbar Photographers, 44 Queen Street, Auckland
Arthur 5 yrs 9mths
Arthur 5 yrs 9mths
Marion 4 yrs 9 months
Albert 1 year 12 days
Postcard addressed to Mrs A. Sickles, Abbotsford, Green Island
Auckland Star, Volume LIII, Issue 286, 2 December 1922
New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18321, 10 February 1923
Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIV, Issue 788, 18 August 1923
Manager for The Bunting Studios, Palmerston North
previously Manager for W. H. Bartlett, Photographer, Auckland
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