L to R: Marion, Elinor, Kathleen
The Clifford Sifton ship was built in 1899 on Bennett lake and travelled between Bennett, Dawson and White Horse. It was wrecked in 1904. The ship was named for the Minister of the Interior, Clifford Sifton (1896-1905) who implemented various policies to encourage immigration to western Canada.
Robert (Robin) Dunsmuir was the eldest child of James and Laura. He married Maude Shoobert in November, 1901.
L to R: Elinor, ?, Muriel
Laura Mary 'Maye' Dunsmuir and Lieutenant Arthur Bromley were married at St. Saviour's Church in Victoria on the evening of Friday, June 24, 1904. Attending bridesmaids were Kathleen and Muriel Dunsmuir, Miss Bromley and Miss Gertrude Rithet. The groomsman was Arthur's brother, Lieutenant Maurice Bromley-Wilson.
After the church ceremony, some 500 invited guests attended a reception at the Dunsmuir home, Burleith.
L to R: Elinor, Kathleen, Muriel. The girls appear to be in nightwear and are pretending to be sleepy.
Maude Shoobert married Robin Dunsmuir in November 1901. Robin was the eldest son of James and Laura Dunsmuir.
L to R: Marion, ?,?, Muriel
Silhouettes were a common way to capture a portrait before photography was widely used. This silhouette may be Laura Dunsmuir or a friend of the family.
The Thistle burned to the waterline on a voyage in 1907.
