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Newspaper
Bridgetown Advocate
Location
Bridgetown, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 17, 1938
Page
2
A how to guide on wedding costs and duties notes that presents are displayed at the reception with giver cards, bride’s parents bear major expenses, and pre wedding entertainments include trawsscan dinners and at homes. It details roles of best man, chef man, and bridal party, procession steps, church seating, and register signing.
The article outlines 1938 bridal fashion focusing on gowns in simple, dignified lines with long sleeves and durable materials like silk satin brocade and velvet. It notes neckline, train integration, veil styles from lace to embroidered net, and the trend toward minimal jewelry and optional gloves while highlighting coronets and orange blossom accents.
After the ceremony the bride takes the groom’s left arm and walks down the aisle with bridesmaids. The couple exits without shaking hands if there is a reception. The bride’s mother leaves next to greet guests, then all guests follow.
A brief historic kitchen instruction describes making clear vegetable soup from carrot celery and turnip with salt and pepper. One quart stock prepared a day ahead is used, simmered with finely chopped vegetables for seven hours and thickened with arrowroot blended with stock or cold water.
A simple recipe describes combining one pound leaf sugar butter four eggs and the juice and rind of two lemons. Place in a jar set inside a boiling water bath and stir in one direction until smooth like honey, then seal and store.
Cream shortening and sugar. beat in eggs, orange juice, lemon juice and rind. Alternately add sifted flour with milk. Drop spoonfuls on greased tins baked in moderate heat about 13 minutes. Contains orange and nutmeg flavors from the listed ingredients.
Caraway Cakes use Hb. Hour db. castor sugar Ib. butter 2 eges and caraway seed. Rub butter into flour add castor sugar eges and caraway seeds. form a stiff paste roll thin cut rounds prick bake on floured tins in a hot oven.
The text describes satin gowns with elaborate decoration including lace appliqué on the bodice or skirt, lace overdresses, and pearl or embroidered trims. It notes self patterned fabrics, bodice and trim choices, and the trend of making the tram as either separate or attached to the gown.
Describes hall or home receptions after weddings with catering types and seating. Details stand-up luncheons and sit-down dinners, toasts by distinguished guests, roles of the bride and bridal party, and customs such as champagne, wedding cake, slipper tossing, and rice or confetti.
A pattern No 444 for a bridesmaid or evening frock priced 1/7 fits sizes 16 years to 34 busts 32 to 38 inches, with 6 1/4 yards of 36 inch material. United Press Ltd, Perth. The bride’s dress choice depends on wedding formality and circumstances, with color choices ranging from white to pastel pink, blue, or lemon.
The article explains kitchen and linen teas held before the wedding to help the bride with household goods and to let friends meet. Gifts varied by taste and intimacy, with kitchen tea favors a kitchen item and linen tea favors linen goods like towels or a breakfast cloth. Emphasis on usefulness and social status guiding gift choices.
Simple beef roll with seasoned rice stuffing baked in tomato sauce. Roll steak with rice, onion, parsley, and salt, brown in bacon fat, bake two hours, thickened gravy. Optional mashed potato or macaroni substitute. Prune and banana dessert boils then sweetens with sugar.
The guide notes widows remarry with simpler ceremonies, lacking bridesmaids or formal give-aways. Ceremonies may be informal, followed by home receptions or cafe meals, with mourning or afternoon attire and a flower spray. A wedding cake may appear but avoids orange blossom decor.
A simple cream mixed paste uses equal parts mint and parsley boiled briefly then mashed with butter and onion juice. Season with salt and cover me to create a sandwich filling described as very nice.
A Sydney woman recalls six months ago severe anemia, nerve jitters, and poor complexion. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with restoring natural colour, energy, clear eyes, and better sleep, touting improved blood quality and skin glow. The ad urges purchase of a three bottle supply from chemists and stores.
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