Zelius Family

Wedding Bells.

On the 7th inst., an interesting and unique wedding took place at the Church of Christ, Doncaster, when Mr W. J. Lacey was united to Miss Edith Zelius. Mr Lacey is a nephew of Mr and Mrs James Gill, of Box Hill, being related on both sides. His father was an old resident of Templestowe, and was well-known in the district. He moved years ago, however, to West Australia, so that the bridegroom considers himself a Westralian. The Zelius family are old and highly-respected residents of Doncaster. The chapel was beautifully decorated for the occasion, and a triumphal arch was erected over the gateway. The ceremony, which was an impressive one, was performed by Mr F. W. Greenwood, evangelist of the church. Mr Cassidy presided at the organ, rendering the "Wedding March" in an efficient manner. Mr Bert. Gill, cousin of the bridegroom, acted as groomsman, while Misses Alice and Ruby Zelius, sisters of the bride, and Misses Laura and Ruby Embley, daughters of Dr Embley, of Melbourne, acted as bridesmaids. The bride looked at her best in a dress of rich white silk, trimmed with a pretty contrast of lace. The bridesmaids also wore white silk, and carried white and pink bouquets, and were adorned with gold brooches richly set with pearls, the gift of the bridegroom. The bride's present was a handsome gold watch and chain. At the conclusion of the ceremony the happy couple drove off to the home of the bride's parents, in a carriage and pair. All day long the cabs of Box Hill, which were hired for the day, were busy driving over the guests as they arrived by train from town and other places. The guests, 80 in number, sat down to a bounteous wedding breakfast, which was provided at the residence of the bride's parents. The usual toasts were proposed and duly honored, but only "soft" drinks were used, as all concerned were total abstainers, as in fact were the whole of the guests. The bride has been a member of the Church of Christ at Doncaster for some years, and the groom is a member of the same church in W.A. The happy couple left the same night for Queenscliff for a short honeymoon, and sailed on the 14th for their home in W.A. During the two or three months that Mr Lacey has been in Box Hill he has won the favor of the tradespeople and others by his open-handed dealings, and as he has good business prospects in the West, it is hoped that with his religious and benevolent principles he will do good work for his fellow men. He will be ably seconded by his wife in every good work. This paper wishes them a long and useful life.

1903 'Wedding Bells.', Reporter (Box Hill, Vic. : 1889 - 1918), 16 January, p. 2. , viewed 22 Feb 2018, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article90320213

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