Lithgow Mercury (NSW : 1898–1954)
Monday 30 October 1911 Page 2
WEDDING IN LITHGOW
A very pretty wedding was celebrated at St. Paul’s Church, Lithgow, on Saturday afternoon, by the Rev. D. H. Dillon, when Vera, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Thorn, was married to Percy, youngest son of Mr. Dalton, of Bendigo, Victoria.
The bride, who looked charming in a dress of cream voile trimmed with appliqué and silver braid, was given away by her father. She also wore the customary wreath and veil, kindly lent by her aunt, Mrs. H. Prior.
The bridesmaids were Miss Ruby Alexander (who wore a dress of white muslin with Valenciennes insertion, hat to match), Little Miss Ivy Thorn, and Miss Lily Davison (who wore white embroidered Empire frocks and pale blue ribbon).
The bridegroom’s presents were a gold brooch to the bride, and gold brooches and gold bangles to the bridesmaids. Mr. W. Chenhall acted as best man.
After the ceremony the wedding breakfast was held at the residence of the bride’s parents, where the usual toasts were honoured.
The happy couple left by the mail train for Bathurst, where they will spend the honeymoon. The bride’s travelling dress was of pale blue Sicilienne, with hat to match. They are to reside in Lithgow.
List of Presents Received:
Parents of bride: house linen
Mr. Thorn (grandfather of bride): cheque
Masters Cyril, George, and Albert Thorn: pair vases, teapot, and moustache cup
Mr. W. Chenhall: case of silver spoons
Mr. J. Beale: silver tray, cream jug, and basin
Miss R. Alexander: water bottle and glasses
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Jones: peggy bag
Mr. and Mrs. J. Leighton: silver cruet
Mr. and Mrs. H. Prior: lamp
Mr. and Mrs. T. Jones, sen.: teapot, cream jug and basin, sugar basin, and butter dish
Mr. W. Thorn (uncle of bride): cheque
Mr. W. Thorn: peggy bag
Mr. C. Prior: photo frames
Master Stanley Campbell: cheese dish
Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Davidson: cheque
Misses Violet and Clarice Jones: pair opaline fruit dishes
Mrs. G. Clarke: sideboard runner
Miss Ruby Trunley: gipsy table cover
Mrs. Bain: pickle jar
Mr. and Mrs. T. Jones, jun.: half-dozen tumblers
Misses Eileen and Mabel Jones: pair jam dishes
Miss Wilson: centre piece
Mr. Bert Jones: pair vases
Mr. and Mrs. C. Wilkinson: opaline fruit dish
Mr. Gilmour: hearth rug
Mrs. T. Jackson: fancy work
Miss Mantle: pair ornaments
