The Prettiest Weddings of the Year:

WEDDINGS    –  Jones-Triat

One of the prettiest weddings of the year was witnessed at All Hallows Church. Boulder City, at 6.30 p.m. on Monday, December 16, when Dorothy Maude, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L J Triat, of 36 York street, Boulder City, became the bride of Mr. Anthony James Jones, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jones, of Perth.

Father Goodie performed the wedding ceremony.

The bridal gown was of delicate magnolia satin, cut on very simple lines, suiting her figure to perfection. Tight fitting sleeves were allied to the bodice, while the beautifully cut skirt lent itself to an unusual square cut train, edged with neat quilting, which swept behind in graceful lines. Over the gown fell an exquisitely embroidered veil, which was prettily arranged, halo fashion, caught to her hair with a lame plait and fastened with orange blossom and lily of the valley. As a fitting finish to a really beautiful ensemble was her shower bouquet of Christmas lilies and ferns made by Mrs. Havlin. The bride was given away by her father, Mr Jack Triat.

Her three bridesmaids were Miss Irene Triat, sister of the bride. Miss Nan Meecham, of Collie and Miss Doll Meekin of Perth, who were attired in almond green, rose pink and sky blue respectively, made of stiffened tulle and lace. The frocks were patterned in delightful styles. They were cut to fit closely to the knees and from there to flare out in folds upon folds of stiffened tulle. The sleeves were of double circle design, the lower ones being scalloped and the upper ones fully flared. To match each frock were little lace caps with tulle halos finished with little sprays to tone with the accompanying frocks, as were also the shower bouquets which they carried. These were composed of pink, blue and lemon tulips with fern and streamers of dusty satin trailer ribbons, also each girl wore colored silk gloves with elaborate tulle gauntlets and. shoes to match.

Petite Valma James, the little train bearer, looked picturesque in her lemon frock fashioned on the same lines as the bridesmaids stiffened tulle and lace, but in place of a halo cap to match her frock little Valma wore a dainty gold lace halo cap and carried a basket of colored tulips. While Miss Irene Triat and Miss Nan Meecham carried the bride’s train, Valma carried the beautifully ruched white satin cushion, which was finished with blue brocade and rich silver tassels.

Mr. O’Brien was best man. The two groomsmen were Mr. Jack Triat (brother of the bride) and Mr. Ken Triat (cousin of the bride). The bride’s mother chose a striking creation of beige lace and georgette. The skirt was relieved with ruched godets, and the full sleeves, which were brought into a close fitting cuff were built on to a ruched yoke. Two very original neat jewel clasps completed the neckline. Mrs. Triat wore a delicate shade of pink chiffon straw hat and pink and silver shoes to match. Her bouquet comprised pink roses and fern.

Mrs. Jones, mother of the bridegroom, looked charming in a frock of black sheer romaine, the feature of the frock being the sleeves, which had inlets of black lace fashioned to an accompanying neckline. Her hat and shoes were to tone. She carried a bouquet of red roses and fern. The bridegroom’s present to the bride was a lovely gold wristlet watch, and the bride’s present to the bridegroom was a beautiful smokers stand.

Miss Doll Meekin and Miss Irene Triat were each presented with a black onyx ring in gold setting, while Miss Nan Meecham’s present was a pair of jade earrings, and little Valma received a gold bangle. After the wedding breakfast and reception, which took place at the Parish Hall the young couple left on a motor tour through Esperance, Perth and the South-West.

The guests present included: Mesdames J. Triat, Flannagan, Tom Triat, Brewis. Dr. Eville, Reed. Scott, J. McKeon, Jones, McKenny, N. Ander-son, F. Brown, L. Gorman, D. Patter-son, R. Wilson, Green, J. James, B. Fernie, Peel, Bunts, Walk, Walsh, M. Cartledge, Misses M. Cornell, B. Coath. P. Walsh, Totty Green, L Brown, Bub Green, E. Brown, K. Green, M. Gren-fell, G. Haynes, D. Reed, M. Ridley, E. Haynes, D. Walsh. Rev. Dr. Goodie, Messrs. Jones, W. Munro, L P. Triat, E. Flannagan, Archdeacon Brewis, Dr. Gorman, L Gorman, Scott, J. McKeon, Brown, L. Gorman, D. Patterson, R. Wilson, T. Kielly, B. Fernie, Bunts, Cogan, J. Pember, A. Grant, H. Toms, O’Neil, R. Woosman, R. Reed, J. Smith B. Chappell, G. Cartledge and R. Cart-ledge.

Article and photograph sent in by John Pritchard