Darling Downs Gazette 14 Apr 1906

The marriage of Mr. J.C. Black of Geham and Miss Anna Munro, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. John MUNRO, "Ben Lomond", was celebrated at St Stephens Church on Wednesday, 25th April, at 10.00 a.m., the Rev. Jos Lundie officiating. White flowers and palms were used to decorate the church and the bridal party stood under an arch of greenery, interspersed with white flowers, while the ceremony took place. Mr. R. Walton presided at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a charming gown of ivory Japanese silk, trimmed with silk lace. The bodice was softly draped over a yoke of chiffon and frills of chiffon and lace finished the elbows. A tulle veil was held in place by a coronet of orange blossoms and the bride carried an exquisite white shower bouquet. She wore the bridegrooms gift, a crescent brooch set with sapphires and pearls. The bride's present to groom was a set of gold studs.

Two of the bride's sisters attended her as bridesmaids. Miss Munro wore a pretty gown of soft white silk and chiffon and added a black picture hat with a cluster of white hyacinths under the brim. The bridegroom's gift was a ruby and pearl pendant. Miss Agnes Munro was daintily frocked in blue cashmere, the lace yoke having touches of pale blue. She wore a white felt hat trimmed with pale blue straw and ribbon. The bridegroom presented her with a gold brooch. Both bridesmaids carried white shower bouquets, the gifts of the bridegroom. Mr. Cam Robertson acted as best man, and Mr. Archie Munro was groomsman. After the signing in the vestry, the bridal party left the church amid showers of cool leaves, the wedding march being played by Mr. Walton. After the ceremony, a reception was held at "Ben Lomond", where Mr.& Mrs. Black received the congratulations of their friends. The wedding tea was served in the dining room, which was a bower of white narcissi, chrysanthemums and roses. Tiny tables decked with white flowers were also placed on the verandah and the large wedding cake on the bride's table was greatly admired. The Rev. Jos Lundie proposed the health of the bride and groom and Mr. Duncan Munro also made a happy little speech. Mr.& Mrs. J.C. Black left by mail train for Sydney, the bride travelling in grey taffeta voile, the bodice opening over a vest of cream chiffon. Picture hat of champagne straw with cream roses. Amongst the lovely wedding presents, which were displayed in the drawing room, were those presented by the Highfields Shire Council and the State School headmaster and committee, of which the bridegroom is a member and also from relatives in Scotland.

Mrs. Munro (mother of the bride), wore a handsome black and silk gown, black bonnet with white osprey and pink roses. Mrs. Black (mother of the groom), was gowned in black and wore turquoise-blue touches in her black bonnet. Mrs. C Erratt (sister of bridegroom), wore a pretty cream frock, white felt hat with blue velvet and pink flowers. Miss J. Munro was in cream cashmere; black picture hat adorned with forget-me- nots. Miss E. Munro chose cream voile with lace yoke; pretty cream hat with pink roses. Amongst the guests were Mr.& Mrs. B.F. Yaldwin, Mrs. and the Misses Crawford, Mr. Harry Crawford, Mrs. Jackson, Miss E. Jackson, Mr.& Mrs. Adams, the Misses Adams, Mrs. Muir (Brisbane), Mr. & Mrs. Duncan Munro (Jericho), Mr.Tom Black (Brisbane), Mr R.H. Munro, Miss Pointer and the Rev. Jos Lundie.

The bride's and chief bridesmaid's dresses were made by Misses CAHILL & THOMPSON, and the second bridesmaid's by Miss STUART. The millinery came from Messrs J.H. Jones & Co.

(The Highfields Shire Council's gift was a set of solid silver breakfast dishes.)