Cavalcade of Bridal Gowns 1860 -1980
"Happy is the Bride the sun shines on"This old saying was not quite accurate for the opening of our display on Nov 1st. but at least the rain kept away and our spring gardens were at their best.
Over fifty invited guests and friends were present at our official opening, performed by Councillor Irene Goonan. Great boughs of cherry blossom and roses provided a charming background for over thirty bridal gowns of all eras from 1860 - 1980.
The oldest gown dating from 1862 stood demurely under a spotlight with its accompanying Brussels lace veil beside it.
We were fortunate in having a four generation set of gowns from the Finger family beginning in 1881 and continuing to 1965.
1992 12 DTHS Newsletter
The dining room had its table set for a wedding breakfast with sparkling glassware and shining silver, and upon the table stood a beautiful wedding cake. In this room were displayed gowns from the 1920's and 1930's, all simple but beautifully cut styles so very typical of those eras.
In many cases, the studio portraits photographed at the time of the weddings added interest. The parlour displayed gowns of the 1930's and 1940's with a highlight being a satin pageboy suit of 1940, complete with tiny bugle and a tiny pink rosebud trimmed frock worn by a five year old "rosebud" flower girl.
The bedroom held gowns of the more modern times artistically displayed, a special feature being two bridesmaids dresses, mauve and aqua, from a rainbow wedding, a fashion popular a few years ago.
In the study, stood four gowns of various eras, one being our latest acquisition - a 1895 leg-of-mutton sleeved satin gown. Heavily beaded on the bodice, it was complete with a fur muff and tiny glace kid cream satin shoes.
A wonderfully varied display of wedding photos was mounted in the schoolroom tracing wedding styles back over 100 years. Of interest, in addition to the dressmaking styles, is the method of photographing weddings that has changed from the stylised settings of the past, to the more informal modern placings.
Several showcases of wedding memorabilia, including veils, invitation cards, decorative horseshoes and even a menu card from a honeymoon holiday could be admired
A great deal of work went into the collection/ display of this material and the thanks of us all should go to those who assisted in setting up the exhibition.
The display will run until November 29th Sat and Sun 2-5 pm. Please let all your friends know about it and encourage them to come along.
Judith Leaney writing in 1992 12 DTHS Newsletter
Table Talk, Melbourne, Vic., Thursday 18 June 1925 . COMMONS—JONES.
Gleaming silver and soft mauve colorings were effectively combined in the frocking for the wedding of Miss Juanita (Una) Jones, and Dr. Philip Graham Commons, which was celebrated by the Rev. Fr. Hearne at St. Mary's Church, Hawthorn, on Wednesday evening, June 10.The bride is the only daughter of Mrs. L. M. Jones, of "Enise," Power-street, Hawthorn, and the bridegroom, the elder son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Commons, of Doncaster.
Entering the church with her uncle, Mr. Thomas P. Mulcahy, the bride was a gleaming silver figure. Her straight gown of embossed silver tissue had long, tight sleeves and an apron panel caught at either side with bows of silver ribbon. A beautiful Limerick lace veil fell from her shoulders to form a slight train, and over all floated a misty tulle veil bound to the head with a turban of silver tissue and orange blossom. The only touch of color was provided by the sheaf of pale pink azaleas which she carried.
Misses Lucille Maher (cousin of the bride) and Dorothy Fox, as bridesmaids, were dressed alike in mauve charmante, made with godet panels of georgette which fell in points below the hem line. Their head-dresses were of the turban type in pink tissue and mauve tulle, and from one side fell a tulle scarf. This encircled the neck and fell over the right shoulder, terminating in a glinting silver tassel. Dainty bouquets of pink sweet peas tied with mauve ribbons were carried. The fairylike little train-bearer was Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Mulcahy's small daughter, Peggy, whose frock of finely pleated mauve georgette had a floral posy at the waist and was topped by a silver Juliet cap. All wore initial wristlets, the gifts of the bridegroom. Dr. Frank Benson was best man, and Mr. Alex Commons (brother of bridegroom), groomsman, while the ushers were Dr. Val Podger and Dr. Laurie Lennon.
After the ceremony a few relatives were received at Carlyon's, St. Kilda, where mauve and pink flowers provided dainty decorations. Mrs. Jones received in a gown of black satin charmante bordered with silk fringe, which also formed a long cape and finished at one shoulder with a tea rose to match those in her dainty posy. Mrs. Commons (the bridegroom's mother) wore a graceful gown of silver grey marocain and carried a posy of purple violets.
The bride's travelling suit of cinnamon repp showed a cinnamon and blue cravat and was worn with a peacock blue felt hat. Dr. and Mrs. P. G. Commons will reside in Doncaster.
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article146557519
Doncaster Templestowe Historical Society Celebration of 150th Anniversary of Pastor Max Schramm's Wedding to Kate Pickering 15/11/2014
Bridal Gowns displayed in Schramm's Cottage Museum; Doncaster Templestowe Historical Society Celebration of 150th Anniversary of Pastor Max Schramm's Wedding to Kate Pickering 15/11/2014
Bridal Gowns displayed in Schramm's Cottage Museum; Doncaster Templestowe Historical Society Celebration of 150th Anniversary of Pastor Max Schramm's Wedding to Kate Pickering 15/11/2014
Many of the newspaper reports of weddings in earlier times included detailed lists of the wedding gifts & those who gave them. This report was sourced from Trove, the National Library of Australia’s on-line resource.
Orange Blossoms.
A very pretty and most interesting wedding took place at the Christian chapel, Doncaster (which was beautifully decorated by the friends of the bride), at 5 o'clock on Wednesday, Oct. 7, the contracting parties being Mr Percy H. Sharp, second son of Mr Joseph Harvey Sharp, of "South Terrace," Clifton Hill, and Miss Ida Ethel Smith, eldest daughter of Cr John Smith, " Windalea," Manningham road, Templestowe. The ceremony was performed by Mr Henry Downes Smith, evangelist. The bride, given away by her father, wore a handsome trained gown of ivory messaline silk, trimmed with Chantilly lace and silk applique, lovers' knots and sprays of orange blossoms, and carried a shower bouquet of white flowers and asparagus fern. The bridesmaids were the Misses Elsie and Rosa Smith (sisters of the bride), Miss Elsie Sharp (sister of bridegroom), and Miss Hilda Petty (cousin of bride). Each wore gowns of creme voile, trimmed with net and insertion, and small veils, with wreaths of pink daisies. Two carried crooks, whilst the other two carried shower bouquets of pink heath and roses, with pink streamers, and wore gold fishbone brooches, set with pearls, gifts of the bridegroom. Mr Ostley Sharp was best man, and Mr Joseph Sharp groomsman.After the ceremony about 140 guests gathered around the festive board, the tables being arranged in the large hall the at [sic] rear of residence, and splendidly adorned with good things by a city caterer. The usual toasts were honored, and a very joyous time was afterwards spent in music, song, recital, and games. Later in the evening the happy couple took their departure amidst showers of confetti and good wishes, the bride travelling in a San Toy silk gown, with hat to match of crinoline straw, ribbon and roses. Mr and Mrs P. H. Sharp are to reside at Canterbury.
The following is a list of the presents : —
Bridegroom to bride, gold watch ; bride to bridegroom, gold sleeve links ; father and mother of bride, cheque ; sisters of bride, tea set; Mr and Mrs Sharp and family, dinner service ; Mr H. W. Smith, cheque, guipure bed-spread, and pair of curtains; Mrs H. W. Smith, cheque ; Mr A. Chapman, cheque ; Mr and Mrs A. W. Smith. cheque ; Mrs A. E. Watson, dessert service ; Mr and Mrs P. Struss, silver and crystal butter dish ; Mrs Adamson and family, silver-mounted entree dish; Mr and Mrs S. Smith, lamp ; Mr and Mrs H. Witchell, handsome Japanese vases ; Mr and Mrs J. Petty, dinner knives ; Mr and Mrs T. Petty, junr., silver teapot ; Master Leslie Petty, hand-painted moonlight scene ; Misses H. and M. Petty, silver-mounted oak inkstand ; Mr and Mrs J. Henshilwood (Mildura), cheque ; Mr Collie and Miss Archibald, silver breakfast cruet and jam spoon ; Misses R. and E. Petty, silver inkstand ; Mr and Mrs G. and Miss Petty, afternoon tea set ; Mr W. and Master H. Petty, fire-screen ; Mrs and Miss Stones, pair vases ; Mr and Mrs D. Currie, silver cake basket ; Mr and Mrs D. Williamson, silver biscuit barrel and egg cruet ; Mr and Mrs J. Williamson, fruit knives and forks in case ; Mrs J. Cassidy and family, silver teapot; Mr and Mrs H. D. Smith, biscuit barrel ; Miss E. Cook, silver sugar scuttle ; E. F. Wildman, silver and crystal pickle jar ; Mr G. H. Cameron, silver butter cooler; C. E. Hall, silver cream jug; Mr W. Pearce, silver candlestick ; Mr W. Sell and Miss McGahy, silver teapot ; Mr J. Hudson, biscuit China cheese dish ; Mr H. Thompson, glass comport ; Mr and Mrs F. McNamara, silver biscuit barrel ; Mr, Mrs, and Mr L. McDowell, drawing-room lamp ; Miss and Master Hodgson, cheese dish ; Messrs J. Russel and P. L. Edgoose, set of carvers in case ; Master F. Smith, ornament ; Mr and Mrs S. Smith, hand-painted plaque ; Misses M. Coakley and Shinnick, wall mirror ; Mr J. Hewish and Miss Crouch, pair of pictures ; Mr and Mrs J. Finlay, tea set ; Mr and Mrs Percy Crouch, pot plant and beaten copper candlestick ; Mr Bert Mitchell, jardiniere ; Miss Celia Smith, figure ornament; Mr and Mrs J. Tully and family, wicker chair and cushion ; Mr Herbert Clay and Miss Tully, wicker table ; Mr and Mrs H. Crouch, tray ; Miss Winter, three pot plants (azalias) ; Mr J. Wilkins, afternoon teaspoons in case ; Mr A. Taylor, cheque ; Mr and Mrs H. Clay, cheque ; Mr and Mrs A. E. Jenkins, cheque ; the staff of Gaylard, Greenwood, and Cocking, handsome overmantel ; Mr and Mrs D. Tully, dessert service ; Mr J. Edwards, silver breakfast cruet ; Mr and Mrs Plumb, handsome ornament ; Mr and Mrs G. Simpson, biscuit China ornament ; Mr and Mrs A. Pump, pair biscuit China ornaments and specimen glasses ; Miss Knuckey, silver breakfast cruet ; Mrs G. Smith, fruit dish ; Miss Hellwig, cake fork ; Mrs M. Struss, bread fork.
1908 'Orange Blossoms.', Reporter (Box Hill, Vic. : 1889 - 1918), 16 October, p. 4. , viewed 22 Apr 2019, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article90315206
Wedding Bells On Wednesday, June 14, at the Christian Chapel, Doncaster, by Mr. F. W. Greenwood (evangelist), Thomas, the eldest son of Mr. G. T Petty, of Doncaster, was married to Rosa Jane, youngest daughter of Mr. H. W. Smith, of Doncaster. At 4 o'clock, the time fixed for the ceremony, the chapel (which was very tastefully decorated with evergreens, wreaths, wedding bells, and a beautiful motto "In Love United") was crowded. On the arrival of the bridal party, the sun, after being obscured all day, came out in all its brightness. From the road into the chapel the path was strewn with roses by three of the bride's Sunday school scholars. The following acted as bridesmaids—Misses Ida and Elsie Smith, Hilda, Vera, Myrtle, and Alma Petty, and with the bride, looked very beautiful as they entered the building. Mr. A. Smith acted as best man. The ceremony over, there were the usual showers of rice, and the young married couple, attended by over 80 guests, returned to the house of the bride's parents, to partake of the wedding break- fast. After justice had been done to a sumptuous spread, Mr. John Tully proposed the sentiment of "The bride and bride-groom," and in doing so spoke of the esti-mation in which the newly married couple were held by all who knew them, and he concluded by heartily wishing them (on behalf of the company) health, happiness, and much prosperity in their new life. Mr. T. Petty feelingly responded in a very neat speech. Mr. Hudson proposed the senti-ment "Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and Mr. & Mrs. G. Petty," Mr. G. Petty responding. Mr. Greenwood proposed the "Bridesmaids," Mr. A. Smith, and Mr. J. Petty responding. The evening was pleasantly spent with ? The ? evidenced by the numerous useful, costly, and beautiful wedding presents they received.
1899 'Wedding Bells.', Reporter (Box Hill, Vic. : 1889 - 1918), 23 June, p. 2. , viewed 24 Sep 2017, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article93278125
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| Marriage of Thomas Petty & Rosa Jane Smith 14 June 1899 Back Row: L – R: Frank Petty, possibly Jane Isabella Stones, Thomas Petty, Will Petty, Vera Petty Front Row: L = R: Herbert Petty, Sarah Ellen Petty (Myers), Alma Petty, George Thompson Petty, Rosa Jane Petty (Smith). DTHS-dp1112 (Norbury Photos) |
Some early wedding reports the presents were given to the bride rather than to the couple:
Orange Blossom
Marriage of Mr. J. H. Victor, eldest son of J. Victor, Esq., of Bonnie Doon, and Miss Grace Annie Stiggants, eldest daughter of Mr. Henry Stiggants, jun. (President of the Templestowe Shire Council), and Mrs. Stiggants, of Warrandyte.On Wednesday, the 14th inst., the St. Peter's Church of England, Anderson's Creek, was very prettily decorated by the lady friends of the bride for this event. The weather for some days previously had been very cold and wet, but took up for this occasion, and the old adage, " Happy is the bride the sun shines on," was verified by old Sol shining resplendent for the occasion. Matting had been laid down from the gate to the entrance of the church and profusely strewn with flowers. The officiating clergymen were the Rev. Mr. Armstrong (who many years ago was officiating at the Creek), assisted by the Rev. G. Hollow, who at the present time occupies the pulpit. A little after the time arranged for, the bridegroom and his best man and friends entered the church, and immediately afterwards Mr. Stiggants drove his daughter up to the church, where the bride with maids and pages formed into procession and entered the church. Miss Hutchinson presided at the harmonium, and afterwards played the Wedding March.
By this time the church was filled with visitors and presented a very pretty appearance. The impressive service (Mr. Stiggants giving away his daughter) was got through, the responses and declarations from both bride and bridegroom being perfectly audible. As soon as the ceremony was finished, the bridegroom's best man claimed his privilege, and then the procession was re-formed, the bridegroom leading his bride out of the church to be subjected to a perfect shower of rice from those who wished them health and happiness. Mr. Blackie acted as best man, supported by Mr. Albert and Master Harold Stiggants.
Owing to a recent death in the bridegroom's family, the wedding breakfast and sending away was restricted to a few relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Stiggants. The health of "The Bride" was proposed by the Rev. Mr. Armstrong, supported by Rev. G. Hollow, and suitably responded to by the bridegroom. "The Bridesmaids" was proposed by Mr. W. H. Wilson and responded to by Mr. Blackie. "The Host and Hostess" was proposed by Mr. T. O'Brien, supported by Mr. W. Carassoirick, and carried with great enthusiasm. Mr. Stiggants suitably replied for his wife and self.
THE DRESSES.
The bride wore a dress of cream broche trimmed with chiffon and pearls, wreath and veil. Her train bearers, Master Clive and Miss Lily Wilson (cousins of the bride), were dressed in cream and buttercup satin trimmed with embossed chiffon and lace. Miss Gertie Stiggants (first bridesmaid), Miss Ruth Victor (sister of the bridegroom), and Miss Ruby Wilson (cousin of the bride) all wore cream bangeline trimmed with embossed chiffon with cream surah silk sashes, wearing gold bangles (the gift of the bridegroom), and carrying baskets of flowers. The bride's mother wore black merv trimmed with jet and pale green chiffon, toque of black trimmed with pale green roses. Mrs H. H. Wilson, black merv trimmed with lace and jet, black toque, cornflowers and blue poppies; Miss J. Smith, dress of pale blue flowered muslin, cream lace, and blue satin trimmings; Mrs Edmund Blair, cream nun's veiling trimmed with coffered chiffon, cream hat trimmed with ribbon and pale pink poppies; Miss Holloway, bodice of pink broche silk, lustre skirt; Miss May Holloway, cream bodice, green skirt; Mrs H. Stiggants, sen., black dress; Miss Blackie and Mrs Ormund, lavender silk; Miss O'Brien, grey; Mrs Hollow, brown satin; Miss T. O'Brien, black and white chiffon; Mrs J. Wilson, plum velvet trimmed with salmon broche. The bride's travelling dress was blue bouckle cloth trimmed with gold coffered chiffon and braid, cream hat trimmed with buttercup ribbon, chiffon, and poppies.
THE DANCE.
Mr. and Mrs. Hy. Stiggants, jun., in honor of their daughter's wedding, issued invitations for a dance in the Mechanics' Hall, Anderson's Creek, which was attended by about fifty couples, the music being supplied by Mr. J. Sloan (violin) and Mr. Cass (piano). During the evening refreshments were provided, and everything went "as merrily as the marriage bells"; and at intervals Misses Duncan and Jennie Mullens, and Messrs. Gromann, H. Mullens, and H. Stone (who acted as M.C.) sang and played in their usual first-class style. The host and hostess were present during the whole of the night, and it was not until daylight did appear that the happy party broke up. Irrespective of the dresses previously mentioned, at the dance Mrs. Gromann wore black net over black silk, old gold and jet trimmings; Mrs. M'Cormack, light blouse and black skirt; Mrs Trezise, black silk broche and grenadene, helietrope ribbons and chiffon; Miss Jennie Mullens, white hail muslin, old gold ribbon and pearls; Mrs A. Hartrick, black and old gold; Miss Duncan, black dress, blue trimmings; Miss Ada Duncan, blue and white; Mrs F. Bradley, cream and white; Miss. E. Hutchinson, cream and white.
THE BRIDE'S PRESENTS.
The bride's presents were very handsome and numerous; in fact they filled the parlour, and were varied and useful, and presented a very pretty appearance, presents having been sent from both local and surrounding townships. The bridegroom's and parents' presents were very handsome. To enumerate would take up too much space.
1898 'ORANGE BLOSSOM.', Evelyn Observer, and South and East Bourke Record (Vic. : 1882 - 1902), 23 September, p. 5. (MORNING.), viewed 22 Feb 2018, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article60684184
Orange Blossoms.
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| Hilda Tully, Elsie Sharp (seated) Joseph Sharp, Percy Sharp (seated) Rosa Smith between bride and groom, Ida Smith, Ottley Sharp and Elsie Smith. Photo and info from Lyn Bingham. Posted on Facebook by Graham Chapman |
After the ceremony about 140 guests gathered around the festive board, the tables being arranged in the large hall the at [sic] rear of residence, and splendidly adorned with good things by a city caterer. The usual toasts were honored, and a very joyous time was afterwards spent in music, song, recital, and games. Later in the evening the happy couple took their departure amidst showers of confetti and good wishes, the bride travelling in a San Toy silk gown, with hat to match of crinoline straw, ribbon and roses. Mr and Mrs P. H. Sharp are to reside at Canterbury.
The following is a list of the presents : —
Bridegroom to bride, gold watch ; bride to bridegroom, gold sleeve links ; father and mother of bride, cheque ; sisters of bride, tea set; Mr and Mrs Sharp and family, dinner service ; Mr H. W. Smith, cheque, guipure bed-spread, and pair of curtains; Mrs H. W. Smith, cheque ; Mr A. Chapman, cheque ; Mr and Mrs A. W. Smith. cheque ; Mrs A. E. Watson, dessert service ; Mr and Mrs P. Struss, silver and crystal butter dish ; Mrs Adamson and family, silver-mounted entree dish; Mr and Mrs S. Smith, lamp ; Mr and Mrs H. Witchell, handsome Japanese vases ; Mr and Mrs J. Petty, dinner knives ; Mr and Mrs T. Petty, junr., silver teapot ; Master Leslie Petty, hand-painted moonlight scene ; Misses H. and M. Petty, silver-mounted oak inkstand ; Mr and Mrs J. Henshilwood (Mildura), cheque ; Mr Collie and Miss Archibald, silver breakfast cruet and jam spoon ; Misses R. and E. Petty, silver inkstand ; Mr and Mrs G. and Miss Petty, afternoon tea set ; Mr W. and Master H. Petty, fire-screen ; Mrs and Miss Stones, pair vases ; Mr and Mrs D. Currie, silver cake basket ; Mr and Mrs D. Williamson, silver biscuit barrel and egg cruet ; Mr and Mrs J. Williamson, fruit knives and forks in case ; Mrs J. Cassidy and family, silver teapot; Mr and Mrs H. D. Smith, biscuit barrel ; Miss E. Cook, silver sugar scuttle ; E. F. Wildman, silver and crystal pickle jar ; Mr G. H. Cameron, silver butter cooler; C. E. Hall, silver cream jug; Mr W. Pearce, silver candlestick ; Mr W. Sell and Miss McGahy, silver teapot ; Mr J. Hudson, biscuit China cheese dish ; Mr H. Thompson, glass comport ; Mr and Mrs F. McNamara, silver biscuit barrel ; Mr, Mrs, and Mr L. McDowell, drawing-room lamp ; Miss and Master Hodgson, cheese dish ; Messrs J. Russel and P. L. Edgoose, set of carvers in case ; Master F. Smith, ornament ; Mr and Mrs S. Smith, hand-painted plaque ; Misses M. Coakley and Shinnick, wall mirror ; Mr J. Hewish and Miss Crouch, pair of pictures ; Mr and Mrs J. Finlay, tea set ; Mr and Mrs Percy Crouch, pot plant and beaten copper candlestick ; Mr Bert Mitchell, jardiniere ; Miss Celia Smith, figure ornament; Mr and Mrs J. Tully and family, wicker chair and cushion ; Mr Herbert Clay and Miss Tully, wicker table ; Mr and Mrs H. Crouch, tray ; Miss Winter, three pot plants (azalias) ; Mr J. Wilkins, afternoon teaspoons in case ; Mr A. Taylor, cheque ; Mr and Mrs H. Clay, cheque ; Mr and Mrs A. E. Jenkins, cheque ; the staff of Gaylard, Greenwood, and Cocking, handsome overmantel ; Mr and Mrs D. Tully, dessert service ; Mr J. Edwards, silver breakfast cruet ; Mr and Mrs Plumb, handsome ornament ; Mr and Mrs G. Simpson, biscuit China ornament ; Mr and Mrs A. Pump, pair biscuit China ornaments and specimen glasses ; Miss Knuckey, silver breakfast cruet ; Mrs G. Smith, fruit dish ; Miss Hellwig, cake fork ; Mrs M. Struss, bread fork.
1908 'Orange Blossoms.', Reporter (Box Hill, Vic. : 1889 - 1918), 16 October, p. 4. , viewed 22 Feb 2018, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article90315206
Table Talk, Melbourne, Vic., Thursday 18 June 1925
COMMONS—JONES.
Gleaming silver and soft mauve colorings were effectively combined in the frocking for the wedding of Miss Juanita (Una) Jones, and Dr. Philip Graham Commons, which was celebrated by the Rev. Fr. Hearne at St. Mary's Church, Hawthorn, on Wednesday evening, June 10.
The bride is the only daughter of Mrs. L. M. Jones, of "Enise," Power-street, Hawthorn, and the bridegroom, the elder son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Commons, of Doncaster.
Entering the church with her uncle, Mr. Thomas P. Mulcahy, the bride was a gleaming silver figure. Her straight gown of embossed silver tissue had long, tight sleeves and an apron panel caught at either side with bows of silver ribbon. A beautiful Limerick lace veil fell from her shoulders to form a slight train, and over all floated a misty tulle veil bound to the head with a turban of silver tissue and orange blossom. The only touch of color was provided by the sheaf of pale pink azaleas which she carried.
Misses Lucille Maher (cousin of the bride) and Dorothy Fox, as bridesmaids, were dressed alike in mauve charmante, made with godet panels of georgette which fell in points below the hem line. Their head-dresses were of the turban type in pink tissue and mauve tulle, and from one side fell a tulle scarf. This encircled the neck and fell over the right shoulder, terminating in a glinting silver tassel. Dainty bouquets of pink sweet peas tied with mauve ribbons were carried. The fairylike little train-bearer was Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Mulcahy's small daughter, Peggy, whose frock of finely pleated mauve georgette had a floral posy at the waist and was topped by a silver Juliet cap. All wore initial wristlets, the gifts of the bridegroom. Dr. Frank Benson was best man, and Mr. Alex Commons (brother of bridegroom), groomsman, while the ushers were Dr. Val Podger and Dr. Laurie Lennon.
After the ceremony a few relatives were received at Carlyon's, St. Kilda, where mauve and pink flowers provided dainty decorations. Mrs. Jones received in a gown of black satin charmante bordered with silk fringe, which also formed a long cape and finished at one shoulder with a tea rose to match those in her dainty posy. Mrs. Commons (the bridegroom's mother) wore a graceful gown of silver grey marocain and carried a posy of purple violets.
The bride's travelling suit of cinnamon repp showed a cinnamon and blue cravat and was worn with a peacock blue felt hat. Dr. and Mrs. P. G. Commons will reside in Doncaster.
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| Mrs Phillip Commons (Miss una Jones) and her attendants |
