Cudgegong Valley History Project

BRIAN - ELLIS. A wedding was celebrated on February 23 at St. John's Church of England, Glebe Point, Rev. S. S. Tovey officiating, between Elizabeth Emily (Bess), third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Ellis, of Arcadia-road, Glebe Point, and Sidney Harold, only son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Brian, of St. Peters. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a Directoire gown of white crepe-de-chene over chiffon glace trimmed with silk filet and silk fringe, and hat of white moire silk with white ostrich feathers, and wore a gem pedant, which, with her bouquet, was the gift of the bridegroom. She was attended as bridesmaids by Miss Elsie Ellis (sister of the bride) and Miss Hilda Brian, sister of the bridegroom, who wore white silk Empire gowns trimmed with malines and Torchon lace and insertion, and white bats with white wings. A gem ring and pedant respectively and a bouquet were the gifts of the bride-groom. Mr. C. Algar was the best man, and Mr. Sid Ellis groomsman. The bridal procession was preceded into the church by a choir of surpliced boys. Mr. Lenton presided at the organ, and Miss Rica Nitszchman sang a solo. The reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents, where the usual toasts were honored prior to the departure of Mr. and Mr. Brian for a mountain tour, embracing Blackhealth, Jenolan Caves, Medlow Bath, and Katoomba (Raleigh Sun, Friday 30 April 1909, page 5).