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placed two white satin flags, one with the initials of the bride, G.T.ET.. and the otherwith those of the bridegroom. J.H.B., and V.C.. 1900. Assisted by the bridegroom, the bride cut the first slice of the wedding cake,and cake and champagne having been hand-,, Senator Macfarlane in a neatod round.■pecch proposed the health of the bride and bridegroom, which was honored with three time* three. The bridegroom returned thanks in nn appropriate speech, thanking Senator Macfarlane for the kind thing* he had said, and those present for the heartiness with which they had honored the toast. He then made a happy reference to his former commanding officer, Major Lewis. D.S.O., who had acted as his best man that day. and ended by proposing the toast of the bridesmaids, which was also heartily honored. Major Lewis responded on their behalf in a clear and to the point speech. This was followed bv Mr. Harold Hale suitably proposing the toast of Senator and Mrs. Mat-farlnnc. which was received with a very hearty three times three. The bridal party and guests then assembled on the lawn in front of the house, where a photo was taken bv Mr. Beattie, Elizabeth-street, after which the bride retired to don her travelling dress, a tailor made dark blue cloth, piped with white, with blue straw hat, trimmed with panne ribbon, and long while ostrich feathers to match. The host and hostess with the guests, assembled on the verandah, nnd by the drive, when baskets of rose leaves were handed about, each taking u handful, so that when the happy pair appeared they gained their carriage amidst showers of fresh, sweet scented rose leaves, and drove away with sunlight shining warm and golden upon them, and a vision of smiling faces and good wishes sounding in their ears. They drove to the Fern Tree Bower that day, then on to Geeve*toti and the ITartz Moun tains, and finally to the Lake Country: and nfter two or three week's stay there, to Hutton Park, wjii-h i* their future home.The guests, of which there wore about one hundred, were all relations or family friends.riven away by her brother, Mr. H. G. (lharelev, wore nn ivory satin gown, draped with white chiffon, and the usual veil and wreath of myrtle and orange blossom. The bnde was attended by her nieces, the Misses Frances ami Elsie Maitland, who wore cream colored frocks and picture hnts. 1 he bridegroom was supported by Mr. M. Arbuthnot. After the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of Lieutenants oloncl Maitland. The bride went away in n pale blue linen costume, relieved with white, and hat to match. The bulk of the present* came from England and Australia.PRICE—FIET.T).A wedding was celebrated on Tuesday. 12th April, at the Brunswick Presbyterian Church, between Mi-** Katie Field, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ’William Field, Elmhurst,” Brunswick, and Mr. Percy Evan Price, second poii of Mr. and Mrs. Evan Price. Wnornnga. Quecn's-road. St. Kilda. The church was very effectively decorated, a while Moorish arch of apple bloisom, fairy bells and a large wedding bell being eormpicuoim in the scheme. The decoralion* were carried out by gill friends of the bride. The bride was gowned in white si 11», covered with flounces of chiffon and trimmed with *iik applique. She carried an **\qn:*ffe UmaM. banquet of azaleas mid ro*os veiled with tulle. Her bridesmaids w«lt;«. Mia* Price, Mins Mabel Schleiger and Mi-.* E. Field. They wore pretty cream gowits. the skirt•* trimmed with bebe ribbon The bodices had trams parent vokes and doeri-s handsomely trimmed with lace and applique. They carried brilliant scarlet bouquet*, tic-1 with scarlet ribbon. The Rev. .T. A. Crocket performed the wedding ceremony. Mr. Sydney 11. Dickens officiating n* beat man. After the ceremony n reception to about 150 guest- was held, at the Au.-dnil Salon, which had !*cen beautifully iiecorated by Ronalds. Music wan provided by Di Gilio's band. Many handsome presents and several cheque* were received. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a dia moud and emerald ring, the bride's gift to the bridegroom being gold sleeve link* Haud-oinc gold brooches, set with pearl*, were given the bridesmaids by the bride groom. 1 he bride travelled in a gown of sapphire blue cloth, trimmed with velvet.OLDHAM-LOVE.A wedding was celebrated at the Kew Presbyterian Church on Monday. 11th April, between Miss Ethel Love, daughter of Mr. William Lov*. Wellingtnn-Hlrcel, Kew. and Kgnn l.'reck Station New South Wales, snd Mr. George J-lrnest Oldham, son of the hte Mr Gorge Oldham and Mrs. Oldham. Gr*dall-»treet, Auburn. The bride wore a beautiful ivory silk gown, with applique and diitfun lace and tiny rurhmgs «ff *.'.k and gathered chiffon. Her veil was of very ..Id Garrirkmacros* lace, beautifully deigned. She carried a Ronalds bouquet «•! ro-es. carnations arid azalea*. nartiallv veiled with fine, white tulle. Her bridesmaids. Mire Jean Love and Miss Winnie Oldham, wore g.»wns of white Venetian cloth, trimmed with lace and chiffon. The skirts were finished with •null niching* of Ik. Black picture hats were worn, and they carried bouquet* of bride rose* and violet-. They also wore the bridegroom » present, gold brooohe*. 'J he Rev. J. Burnaby performed the marriage ceremony. Mr. Scvmour acting as best man nnd Mr. Leslie Oldham us groomsman. The chut It wji urt.stii-ally decs.rated bvSri friend- of the bride. The hon. A. n irh.-e presided at the organ. After the ceremony n reception was held at “Yerong.” Wellington street, Kew. Th*-gnc*t* were rere;\ *d in the dtaivingrooin whence they pa*-«il on to a marquee, where the wedding tea wa., served. The pre sent*, which huluded many valuable gift*, were on view in the diningroom. A x.-t of si I vet plallt;. I wire ffi.h rover* was tin- g ft of the staff of the 1'nion Bank. Toowoomba. The bride'- gift to the bridegroom was a *et of gold sti.-d*. the bridegroom's to the bnde a gold watch and chain.HOPKINS—WERE.A very pretty wedding wan celebrated at St. Martin's Church, llawksburn, last week between Miss Margaret Sophie Were, daughter of Mr. ami Mrs. F. Wellington Were, and Mr. Walter Hopkins, non ol the late Mr. John Hopkins, of Winehelsea. The ceremony was performed by the Bishop of Melbourne, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Perry. The church was very prettily decorated with white flowers, greenery, autumn leaves and pot plants. The bride was gowned in white satin, trimmed with chif-“ ton and lace. Her ornaments were u beautiful star and necklet of jiearls, tlie gitt of lrs. H. Kickctson. and n diamond star, the gift of the bridegroom. Her veil was surmounted with a small wreath of orange bios.- in, a handsome bridal bouquet being curried. Her three sisters, Miss Jessie. Miss Ina and Miss Allison Were, acted as bridesmaids. They were prettily gowned in white muslin, with Ni.diea of brglit red chiffon. Their white hats were trimined with red geranium, an effective finish being given by scarlet and white bouquets. At the conclusion of the ceremony a reception was held at Bunalto, CrorawelUtreet. South Yorra, the resilience of the bride’s patents. The house was very prettily decorated with m.is-es of white flowers Many very handsome presents were received. Among the many guests were Mr*. H. Rieke!son. Mrs. S. T. Stoughton, Mrs. .(sine* Murphv. Mr. and Mr*. Quick. Dr. and Mr*. t\ Ryan. Mr. and Mrs. Wise-would. Mr. and Mr*. F. Lang. Mr. and Mrs. F. Dnhscn. Mrs. M'Venn. Mis. F. liugl.es and Dr. Morrison. The bride travelled in a gown of blue cloth.'A LEAP YEAR PROPOSALDo not, I beg of you, imagine that I approach this recital in a spirit of flippancy. Even a* I write, the hells of Loudon are tolling the knell of February, reminding me that one shpit hour since my fate still trembled iu the balance. Could my mood, then, be aught but sombre? Is it likely, do you suppose, tlint in penning these word-* 1 itm animated by a feeling of sick'y•lf-v 'iiieit? Perish the slander. And nowto my grim story.\\ hi u I awoke this morning, a craven thought, engendered of evil dreams, siir-«• -tod to me that 1 should feign sickness. It would he easy, I reflected, to lie abed ill day, and so escape the crouching Terror tii.it waited for me on the threshold. A «up of tea. however, dispelled the momentary weakness, and 1 was presently towelling my.-clt to the lilt of a love lorn melody. After *il|, I told myself, London is large, fair woun n pervade it, and who i* .die. for-.-cK»th. among so many? Courage, mon ami!I ennrged from the bathroom with a little -kip.'T/a* with a jaun air. too. that I nude my tv.v to the office. Leap Year, indeed!-The twenty ninth of February, quotha! A few short hours, and that blavk-figmed -lip should be wrested from my calendar, hating me free to contemplate upon a quaternion of happy years. My business • N-patched itself like magic; petty difficulties were disposed of in a twinkling; angry callers were dismissed with a genial suavity that rippled through their gnarled hearts like a gleam of April sunshine. In » word. ! was irresistible. And to think that 1 hail been affrighted of a mere Woman!At 1 o'clock I strolled westwards, and gained mv favorite restaurant in a state of sweet tranquillity. Peter, the rubicund waiter, whose siuile reck* nothing of ware, lt;»r rain, or party-rending policies, received me with extended hapd* and a rectangu'ar-bow. Fdiets of sole, he recommended, toISCOTT—lt; HARSLKY.The marriage of Mi»« Dorothy Charsler. OungMt daughter of the laic Mr. Edward -hai*ley, of Mubem, near Melbourne, with Mr. Henry Kicliur l (volt, eldest son ©f Air. William f-cott, rf Bavswnter, London, was recently celebrated at St George. Cathedral. Madras, India, by the Ven. Archdeneon Uhlham*. The church Jos beautifully decorated with Indian flower, ami foliage The bride, who wasp-rbe followed by a little roast duck. I nodded cuielcs.Sy, and leaned back in my chair to scan the company.And then—O my malicious angel! T saw her. She was sitting three table, away, and had licrn watching me. evidently, from the v.*n- moment of uiy entrance. F-ol, fool, that I m.m! Why had 1 not feigned sickness?I countermanded the roa*t duck, nnd ldayed idly with the fillets of sole. P.»or Peter, who had married at the age of nineteen. and new had a son at Oxfoid, watched me pityingly. He thought, of course, that I had been banqueting overnight, whereua 1 longed to tell him that, in all human probability. 1 should never meet my bachelor friends again. Not that I intended to relinquish mv freedom without u struggle. Prudently enough, I had arranged to go wilh a man to the Garnik Theatre ihut night. There was just a possibility that She might let me leave the restaurant unscathed.I paid my bill stealthily, seized my hut. nnd got up. Two steps I took, with eyes a\cited, and then an imperious finger called
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