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| Father |
Arthur Charles Smith, b. 4 Oct 1914, Queensland, Australia  , d. Apr 2010, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (Age 95 years) |
| Mother |
Elsie Alvena Bargenquast, b. 03 Apr 1916, Tiaro District, Queensland, Australia , d. 3 Aug 1956, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia (Age 40 years) |
| Married |
25 Jan 1939 |
"'Mayfair," Boompa, Queensland, Australia |
| Marriage |
3 Feb 1939 |
Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser, Queensland |
Smith -Bargenquast
On Wednesday, January 25, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. W. Bargenquast, "'Mayfair," Boompa, was the scene of a very pretty wedding when their youngest daughter Elsie Alvena, was joined in the holy bonds of matrimony to Arthur Charles (Bonny),second son of Mr. and Mrs. A. g. Smith of "Flaunden," Boompa, The Rev. Carlyon,Methodist minister, Biggenden officiated.
The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of white bridal satin featuring a cross-over bodice. The skirt fell gracefully into a train> Her beautiful tulle veil which was held in place with a coronet of orange blossoms, was lent by Mrs. W. Baulch, of Biggenden. The bride also wore a very old pair of amethyst ear rings, once worn by her grandmother, the late Mrs. P. Bargenquast. Her pretty bouquet was of frangipani and stephanotis.
Mrs. G. Todd, attended her sister as matron of honour, and Miss Frances Smith, the bridegroom's sister was bridesmaid. Their pretty frocks of pink floral windswept taffeta featured shirred bodices and puffed sleeves, and were finished with velvet sashes of pink and blue. Their tulle veils were held in place with topknots of camelias, and they carried bouquets of pink and blue hydrangea and asters. Little Neta Smith, as trainbearer, was daintily frocked in blue spotted net over satin, and she wore blue tulle on her hair and carried a blue posy.
Mr. Stanley Douglas supported the groom as best man, and Mr. Dudley Bargenquast was groomsman.
During the signing of the register, Mrs. A. French (Maryborough) sang "Because." After the ceremony little Daphne Wilson hung a white satin horseshoe over the bride's arm.
The reception was held in a spacious marque prettily decorated. The guests were received by the bride's mother, who was frocked in black silk cordalene relieved with mastic, and she wore a mastic hat to tone. Mrs. A. G. Smith wore floral, georgette relieved with a posy of cream flowers. Mr. Carlyon presided and the customary toasts were honoured. The handsome wedding cake was made by Stellmacs' The popular bride and groom were the recipients of many beautiful gifts, cheques and congratulatory telegrams. The bouquets were the gifts of Mrs. C. A. Sinclair.
On leaving for the honeymoon, which is being spent in southern towns, the bride wore navy floral crepe de Chine with navy accessories.
Maryborough Chronicle, Wide Bay and Burnett Advertiser, Queensland,Friday, 3 February 1939 |
| Family ID |
F2968 |
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