A Marriage of Unusual Interest:

Wedding Bells.

DEGENHARDT—COLE.

Yesterday at St. John’s Anglican Church, Kalgoorlie, there was a marriage of unusual interest, the contracting parties being Mr. Clarence A. Degenhardt, son of Mr. Gustav Frederick Degenhardt solicitor, Adelaide, and Ellen Louisa Degenhardt, and Miss Elizabeth Agnes Cole, daughter of the late Mr. Stephen Cole and Mrs. Elizabeth Cole of Kalgoorlie. The great popularity of the bride and bridegroom, both of whom are well-known in Kalgoorlie and the vicinity, was evidenced by the fact that, notwithstanding the extreme inclemency of the weather, the church was crowded in every part by friends and well-wishers. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Cuthbert Huddleston.

The bride was given away by her brother, Mr. A Brodie, and was attended by Miss Bertha Biglow and Miss Louise Biglow as bridesmaids. Mr. W. R. Degenhardt, brother of the bride-groom, acted as best man. The bride looked charming in ivory white chene silk over white glace skirt prettily shirred with Mechlin lace flounces and ruchings and a  long duchess train, a shirred bodice, with overdrape of lace, sleeves triple full, finished with ruchings and soft satin ribbon and frillings of lace from the elbow, and a very handsome veil and orange blossom. The bride carried a shower bouquet of white roses, white carnations, and asparagus fern, with white satin knotted ribbon.

The bridesmaids wore spotted net, flounced with Oriental insertion and lace and white satin knotted sashes, white stockings, white satin slippers, mittens, white satin straw hats, trimmed with chiffon and ribbon, with chiffon strings, each carrying posies consisting of white carnations and snowdrops. Miss Louise Biglow, Kate Greenaway style. Mrs. Cole (mother of the bride) wore a handsome black crepe-de-chine gown, with black silk applique, sleeves ruched and finished with very beautiful lace falling over the hands, most striking.Mrs. Cole’s bouquet was of yellow marguerites, ferns, and violets.

The wedding march was played by Mr. Horace Marsh. The bouquets were supplied by the Floral Art Studio, Hannan street From the church the wedding party drove to the bride and bridegroom’s new home in (104) Varden street, where a large number of guests were received and hospitably entertained. The presents, which were numerous and costly, were displayed in the dining room. In the garden there was a large marquee, where the wedding breakfast was given. The Rev. Mr. Huddleston proposed the health of the bride and bride groom. In the course of an appropriate speech he referred to the willingness Mr and Mrs. Degenhardt always displayed to help by their talents at any entertainment promoted for charitable purposes, and trusted that they would long be spared to lead a happy and prosperous life in Kalgoorlie.

The toast having been received with musical honors, the bridegroom suitably returned thanks on behalf of his wife and himself. Mr. Strempel then proposed the health of Mrs. Cole, which was also honored with enthusiasm and duly acknowledged. In the course of the afternoon the newly wedded pair received numerous telegrams of congratulation. The honeymoon will be spent in the Blue Mountains, N.S.W. Mr and Mrs. Degenhardt, who leave Fremantle by the R.M.S. Britannia on Wednesday, departed by yesterday afternoon’s train for Perth. A large party of friends assembled at the railway station to bid farewell. The bride’s travelling dress was a grey tweed tailor made costume, fluted skirt, sac coat, biscuit colored straw and chiffon hat, with large blue rosette.

The following is an extensive and detailed list of the presents received and who gave them: Wedding Gifts:

The couples home new home where the reception was held, was at 104 Varden Street, Kalgoorlie. There is no longer a 104 Varden Street today as many of the larger blocks have been sub divided. By going through the WA Post Office Directories I am sure that this house if the one where they lived. Now 102 Varden Street.

Clarence A. Degenhardt was the manager of S C Ward and Co, Stock and Share brokers:

Kalgoorlie Miner 9 September 1905

Sunday Times 6 March 1938, page 6