Edwards- Embleton Wedding

Edwards-Embleton Wedding

On the occasion of the marriage of Frank, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Edwards, of Edwards Find, Southern Cross, to Ena, eldest daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. Embleton, of Kalgoorlie, which took place in Saint Mary’s Cathedral, Kalgoorlie on Wednesday, the bride wore an exceptionally beautiful gown of brocaded silver lame, with long sleeves and a corded ruched front and pearl decorations. Her shoes were silver, and her train an extremely long, fish-tailed one. A coronet of orange blossom, a silk em-bossed tulle veil, and a fine sheaf of arum lilies, carried on her arm. completed a most charming wedding ensemble.

Her bridesmaids were Miss Lily Embleton, her sister, and Miss Nell Edwards, a sister of the bridegroom, who were dressed alike In clinging gowns of shell-pink silk velvet, cut on a bias. Both had trains and peeked Grecian caps of silver lame, with the brims of tulle. They wore silver gaunt-let gloves and silver shoes, and carried bouquets of pink roses, sweet peas, and fern.

The bride entered the church on the arm of her brother, Mr. Joe Embleton, and was given away by him, while the groom was assisted by his brothers, Mr. John Edwards, as best man. and Mr. Alf. Edwards as groomsman. The service was performed by the Rev. Dr. Kennedy, and as’the parties were signing the register “Ave Maria” was sung by Mr. Ray Morey.

A reception and breakfast in the Caledonian Hall followed the ceremony, and at it the customary toasts were honoured. The chairman. Mr. Finley Beaton, proposed the health of Mrs. Embleton, and on her behalf Mr. Joe Embleton responded. Occupying the principal position on the well laden tables was a splendid three tier cake, which had been made by the bride and Mrs. Moore, an old friend of the family. The healths were drunk in champagne, and Miss Sis Bartlett sang “Danny Boy.” Many congratulatory telegrams were received and read, and the couple received a host of handsome gifts.

At the reception Mrs. Edwards wore maroon velvet, and carried a posy of pansies, while her mother (Mrs. Embleton) chose violet velvet, ornamented with with gold ospreys. The bridegroom’s present to the bride was a white fur coat, with a wide collar of fox fur, and to the maids he gave opal and pearl pendants.

Mrs. Edwards later changed into a navy blue ensemble and white shoes, and she and her husband left by car , for the coast. In the course of their honeymoon trip they will visit the bride’s brother Mr. George Embleton, of Geraldton, and her sister Mollie, who teaches at the Forest Grove School, both of whom were unable to attend the wedding. On their return to the goldfields they will reside at Edwards’ Find, near Southern Cross.