Orange Blossoms
Southern Times (Bunbury, WA : 1888-1916), Tuesday 18 October 1904, page 5
Orange Blossoms.
HAINES-WHEATLEY.
(Contributed.)
The Warren Anglican Church was, on Wednesday, the 5th inst., the scene of a very pretty wedding. the contracting parties being Mr. E A. Haines, son of Mr. R. Haines, Ashbourne, South Australia, to Miss Alice Wheatley, daughter of Mr Peter Wheatley, of Warren. The sacred edifice, which was tastefully decorated, was filled with guests and friends of the happy couple. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. T. Craswell, Rector of Bridgetown.
The bride entered the Church with her father by whom she was given away. She wore a dress of white silk, shirred trained skirt. The bodice was of deep insertion yoke, shirred, and trimmed with chiffon The bridesmaids were the Misses Bertha and Rosie Wheatley, sisters of the bride.
They were prettily dressed in cream voile, with green ribbon, Paris net and medallion trimmings Hats to match. They wore gold brooches, the gilts of the bridegroom. The best man was Mr. P. Wheatley, brother of the bride, and the groomsman was Mr. T. Wheatley, cousin.
After the ceremony the guests drove to "Clover Cottage." the home of the bride's parents where the wedding breakfast was partaken of and the usual toasts honoured. In the afternoon the bride and bride- groom left for Bridgetown, enroute. for South Australia, the home of the bridegroom's father where they in- tend staying a few weeks.
During the afternoon several songs were rendered by the guests-in fact, for two hours the piano was kept going through the efforts of our Rector and Mr. Brazier. No sooner
one song finished, than someone else was brought to the instrument give vent to his or her feelings. What with our worthy Rector, Mr. Brazier, and "Irish Tom" (Mr. Wheatley) nothing was wanting.
In the evening a dance was held in the barn, which was decorated with white and blue wildflowers, dancing being kept up until 3 a.m. A large log fire was kept burning in front of the whole log fire was kept burning in front of the bar for those who preferred warmth to exercise.
A lady proposed fishing and sent her male friends in all directions to hunt up baits, but as nothing appeared on the breakfast table next morning to show the success of the venture I presume nothing was caught.
After such an enjoyable time, one can only wish that Mr. and Mrs. Wheatley (not taking into consideration their feelings) will only give us another such jolly time.
Many handsome presents were received, amongst which were the following
Bridegroom to bride, gold brooch. Bride to bridegroom, gold sleeve links.
Mother of bride, cheque
Father of bride, cheque
Mr. and Mrs. T. Wheatley, set of carvers.
Mr. and Mrs. R. Wheatley, cheque. Mr. and Mrs. W. Wheatley, cheque. Mr. and Mrs. G. Crowd, glass jug Mr. and Mrs. S. Moulton, table linen.
Miss F. Wheatley, china cups and saucers.
Miss R. Wheatley, dress material. Miss B. Wheatley, serviettes. Mr. P. Wheatley, jun. cheque. Master Claude Wheatley, glass jam dish.
Master Jack Wheatley, vases. Mr. Shortt, jam dish and silver spoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Blechynden, furniture.
Messrs. Herbert and Clarence Blech ynden, set of canisters,
Miss Lila Blechynden, butter knife and jam spoon
Master Leslie Blechynden, cake dish.
Miss Ruby Blechynden, fruit dish, and water jug
Miss Gladys Blechynden, water jug. Mr. Claude Moulton, pair of photo frames.
Mr. W. J. Giblett, cheque. Mrs. T. Giblett, half dozen dessert spoons and forks.
Misses Agnes and Mabel Giblett, handkerchief and glove case.
Miss Stella Giblett, pair of vases. Miss U. Waterfield, set of doyleys and centre piece.
Mr. Gibson, cheque.
Mr. D. Mottram, cheque.
Mr. T. Wheatley, jun, silver and
