EVANS— CROSS.
On Saturday morning in St. Luke's Church of England, Gulgong, which was decorated for the occasion, Miss Elsie Cross, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Cross, of "Iona," Gulgong, was married to Mr. James Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Evans, of Mayne-street, Gulgong. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. L. V. Caldwell.
The bride, who was given away by her father, was prettily dressed in georgette and lace with hat of chemille and ribbon. She carried a pretty horse shoe design bouquet of roses. Miss Ivy Cross (sister of the bride) was bridesmaid and wore a nice dress of rose crepe-de-chine with georgette trimmings and hat to match. She carried a beautiful bouquet of roses.
Mr. Harold Evans (brother of the bridegroom) was best man. Mr. F. B. Palmer, a visitor to Gulgong, played "The Voice That Breathed O'er Eden," and during the signing of the Register played the Wedding March. The roses in the bouquets came from the gardens of Dr. Marjorie Tunley and Mrs. T. R. Jackson.
The reception was held at the Town Hall, where the guests were received by the bride's mother, who was dressed in black and white crepe-de-chine.
A beautiful three-tier cake made by Mrs. J. M. McIntosh, adorned the table at which the bride and bridegroom sat. The tables were profusely decorated with chrysanthemums of all colors.
The Rev. L. V. Caldwell presided, and after the loyal toast had been honored proposed the Bride and Bridegroom. "We feel that Jim and Elsie are enterprising," he said in congratulating them on taking the most important step in their lives. He said they were worthy of the respect and admiration of those present. "We believe," he said, "that they are both qualified to launch out on their new undertaking with the greatest success."
The bridegroom responded, and proposed the Bridesmaid, to which Mr. H. Evans responded. Mr. H. Hall proposed the parents of the bride and bridegroom. He said he had never met any couple who were more straight-forward, honest and independent than Mr. and Mrs. Evans. Their life was worthy of imitation. He had known Mr. and Mrs. Cross for a number of years, and they were such as would commend themselves to anyone. Their character could not be but admired. Mr. Cross responded and Mr. T. Amies responded on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Evans.
Mr. Jack Campbell proposed the ladies, stating that they all knew how important the ladies were at all functions. Mrs. T. .Amies responded and said the ladies were always ready to help in all things.
The toast of the Press was proposed by Mr. Jack Campbell and Mr. Amies ("Mudgee Guardian") responded. In proposing the chairman, Mr. Jack Campbell said that apart from being a worthy minister of the Gospel the Rev. Mr. Caldwell was a read good sport. The chairman responded.
The happy couple left on a motor tour of the Upper Hunter and Central Coast districts, the bride's travelling dress being a two piece ensemble check tweed.
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 14 May 1931 Page 14
Source: Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative (NSW : 1890 - 1954) Thu 14 May 1931 Page 14
Elsie Cross with fiance Jim Evans and chaperone (Alfred or Walter Evans)
Source: Zooey Korhonen
