Cudgegong Valley History Project

Wedding at Rylstone. A very pretty wedding was solemnised in Rylstone on Wednesday last, the 15th instant, in the Wesleyan Church, by the Rev. J. J. Thorpe, Presbyterian minister, the contracting parties being Mr. John Davis, son of Mr. John Davis, of Ginghi, and Miss Ruth Wilton, eldest daughter of the late James Wilton, of Rylstone. The ceremony was performed at 3.30 p.m., the bride, who looked perfect in a white silk dress, trimmed with white silk lace and passementrie, with the orthodox wreath and fall, being given away by her bRother, Mr. Chas. H. Wilton. The bride carried a lovely shower bouquet, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids were four in number: - Misses Eliza and Minnie Wilton (cousins of the bride), dressed in cream cashmere and chiffon, with white tulle falls, and carrying bouquets; Misses Daisy and Corrie Wilton (sisters of the bride) in cream crepon, trimmed with lace ribbon and chiffon, carrying baskets of flowers and wearing bangles, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr. E. Mead, of Coggan (cousin of the bridegroom), acted as best man, the groomsmen being Messrs. Fred. and Will. and Master Harold Wilton (bRothers of the bride.) The church was comfortably filled with visitors. Mr. Maurice Hayward presided at the organ, and played the wedding march as the charming bridal party passed out, to be treated to the usual ''shower of rice and good wishes.'' Later in the afternoon a large number of guests were entertained at breakfast at the residence of the bride's mother. The first toast was the "Health of the bride and bridegroom, their future happiness and prosperity,'' proposed by the Rev. Mr. Thorpe, and suitably responded to by the bridegroom. Then followed ''The health of the brides-maids,'' proposed by Mr. E. Mead, responded to by Mr. W. A. Wilton; ''The Ladies,'' proposed by Mr. J. A. Puddicombe, responded to by Mr. M. Hayward; ''The Hostess,'' proposed by Rov. Mr. Thorpe, responded to by Mr. Chas. H. Wilton; ''The Press,'' proposed by Mr. Chas. H. Wilton, responded to by Messrs. J. A. Puddicombe (Rylstone ''Express '') and W. A. Wilton (Mudgee ''Guardian.'') To wind up with a social evening was arranged, and a most enjoyable time spent by those present. The bride's travelling dress was of grey tweed, with tartan silk vest, and hat to match. The day for the event was beautifully clear and warm. ''Happy is the bride whom the sun shines on,'' and that success, prosperity and happiness may attend the newly-married twain in their walk through life is our sincere wish. The following are among the numerous wedding presents: - Set of carvers and silver knife-rests, the gift of the bridegroom; pair crochet pillow shams, bride's mother; afternoon tea service, bRothers of bride; hand-painted jug, Master Harold Wilton; pair hand-painted mirrors, Miss Corrie Wilton; sugar bowl, glass jug and tumblers, Miss Daisy Wilton; pair glass comports, Miss Eliza Wilton; set jam dishes, Misses C. and M.Wilton; embroidered plush and satin cushion, Miss E. Wilton; pair salts and jelly glasses, Mrs. S. H. Wilton; fruit stand and epergne, Mrs. J. Davis, sen.; trinket set, Miss Bella Davis; pair pickle jars, Miss Mary Davis; cheese cover, Miss Emily Davis; pair painted pictures, and decanter and glasses, Miss Alice Davis; e. p. jam bowl, Mr. Alf. Davis; silver breakfast cruet, Mr. R. Davis; pair jam spoons, Mr. J. Brukarz; sugar spoon, Miss E. Highfield; satchet, Miss Highfield; e.p. and ruby glass salts, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hardwick; bread fork, Mr. and Mrs. W. Cox; silver cruet, Mr. M. Hayward; silver butter dish, Mr. and Mrs G. A. Holland; butter knife, Mr. E. Readford; honey jar, Miss A. Readford; breakfast cruet, Mrs. F. J. Dunn; fruit stand and epergne, Miss E Archer; pair serviette rings, Misses Evelyn and Effie Davis; satchet, set doileys and tray cloth, Mrs. H. Ford (Waverley); raised photographic picture, Mrs. E. Snelling (Newtown); pair vases, Mrs. Selwyn Jackson; pair vases, Miss Eveline Ferguson; pair photo frames, Mrs. J. Mulholland; photo frame, Miss E. Brown; hand-painted panel, Miss Mary Brown; sugar bowl and pair salts, Mrs. Martin, sen.; ornament, Mrs. Scott; pair serviette rings, Miss Virvine Mulholland. Mudgee Guardian, Friday 17 February 1899, p. 14. Wedding Davis and Wilton

Death of a Bylong Resident. The sad news reaches us of the death of Mr. John Davis, son of Mr. J. Davis, of Ginghi, near Bylong. About three weeks ago the late Mr. Davis, who was extremely popular in the district, began to feel indisposed. Being, however, of an optimistic disposition, and having always enjoyed good health, he thought little of the matter, and continued at his usual occupation. Daily he grew worse, and when, unhappily, it was too late to stay the ravages of a deadly fever, he decided to become an inmate of the Merriwa Hospital. On admission it was found that he was suffering from typhoid in an advanced stage. It was then too late to effect a change for the better and he grew rapidly worse and died on Thursday night last. The deceased was a son-in-law of Mrs. James Wilton, of Church Street, Mudgee, and leaves a sorrowing wife and two young children to mourn their irreparable loss. Mr. Chas. Wilton journeyed to Merriwa on Thursday night last and was present at the bedside when the Grim Reaper carried off a most estimable young man and a model husband. Widespread sympathy is felt for the bereaved widow and orphans. Mudgee Guardian, Monday 9 December 1907, p. 2. Obituary John Davis