Cudgegong Valley History Project

Rylstone News. (From Our Special). WEDDING. Mr. George Bisley, fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Bisley, of Rylstone, was joined in the holy bonds of matrimony recently to Miss Newton, of Ashfield, at the residence of the bride's parents. That the young couple's union may be attended with all blessings which tend to happiness and prosperity are the good wishes of Rylstone friends (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 18 January 1912, page 26).

WEDDING. SIMPSON— BISLEY. A very pretty wedding was solemnised in St. James' Church of England, Rylstone, on Wednesday, 22nd April, the contracting parties being Miss Violet Bisley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Bisley, of Rylstone, and Mr. L. Simpson, of Widdin. The church was tastefully decorated by friends of the bride. The officiating minister was the Rev. Mullins, formerly of Rylstone, now in charge of Ryde, assisted by Rev. Vindin, of Linfield, and Rev. Walker, rector of St. James' Church. The service was fully choral. The bride entered the church on the arm of her bRother, by whom she was given away, and wore a handsome dress of white embroidered voile, with hand-embroidered train and embroidered tulle veil, with wreath of orange blossoms. She wore a diamond brooch, the gift of the bridegroom, and also carried a shower bouquet of white chrysanthemums and cactus dahlias. Miss Mabel Bisley acted as first brides-maid, and was daintily attired in a pretty frock of pink crepe de chine, with silver and tulle trimmings, and pink hat trimmed with tulle and silver roses. She also wore a pearl and tourmaline pendant and chain, the gift of the bridegroom, and a shower bouquet of pink cactus dahlias and asparagus ferns. Miss Grace Bisley acted as second brides-maid, and was prettily attired in a frock of pale blue satin, with white silk ninon overdress, and white tulle hat with white satin streamers and posies of forget-me-nots. The bridegroom's gift was a handsome pearl and tourmaline pendant and chain. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Roy Simpson (bRother) as best man, and Mr. T. Macdonald acted as groomsman. The mother of the bride was attired in a dress of grey silk velour, with black tulle hat. After the service a reception was held by the mother of the bride in the A.B.C. Bank, kindly placed at the family's convenience by Mrs. Goodman, where 70 guests sat down. After the reception, Mr. and Mrs. Simpson were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Hardwick. In the evening they left by the mail train for Katoomba and Jenolan Caves, where the honeymoon was spent. Amongst the wedding guests were two motor loads, from Widdin side containing Mr. Simpson (father of the bridegroom). Mrs. Kirkland and Miss Simpson (sisters) and Mr. R. Simpson (Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, Thursday 30 April 1914, page 7).

Late Mr Bruse Bisley.

(By Our Special Reporter).

The service at the Methodist Church in Rylstone last Sunday evening was attended by a large and representative gathering of all denominations, who had assembled to pay a further tribute of respect to the memory of the late Mr. Bruce Bisley. Itwas made the occasion of unveiling of a beautiful white marble tablet bearing his loving parents token of their love and affection for him - a dutiful son and loving ber in the large family of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bisley. of Northam, Rvlstone.The congregation comprised many of the young man's old and young personal friends. The service throughout was most impressive. Adults and young people mingled in a spirit of devotional remembrance of him who had been a conspicuous figure fromboyhood to manhood in the community. The singing of the old hymns brought holy and devoutly touching sentiments to the hearts of the worshippers. The Rev. Owen Evans, after prayer, descended from the pulpit, and proceeded to side southern sideof the Church where the beautiful tablet had been placed. Solemnly drawing aside the draping which covered the tablet, he said that the significance of tho unveiling would be well known to all present at that service. He was not going to recallsad memories, rather would it be happy thoughts of one who had displayed a splendid character. Neither was the memorial intended to mark any sad event, so much as it was to witness to the love and esteem of those to whom the deceased was sodear, it was erected by his parents, and in that outward expression of remembrance every one in the congregation must willingly join. In days to come, as well as on that evening, the tablet would be a fitting reminder to those who knew the lateBruce Bisley, of his splendid physique, his fine personality, and nobility of character. It was fitting also that such a tablet should be erected on the walls of their church, which, had been so powerful a force in the building up of theirdeceased friend's moral character and spiritual out-look. And yet no marble tablet, however costly and elaborate, could adequately set forth the true memorial of their dear ber. 'Not in cold marble does the image lie. The real, the true, thelasting memorial is carved in the hearts of those who knew him best. Such is the permanent memorial, unending, unfading, undiminished, shining on through endless ages till the day breaks and the shadows flee away.' In solemn accents the rev.gentleman concluded 'I unveil this tablet sacred to the memory of the late Sydney Bruce Bisley, to the glory of God, and in the name of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost. Amen.' The wording of the inscription reads as follows:'In loving memory of Sydney Bruce, sixth son of Henry and Emily Bisley, who lost his life in a gun accident at 'Northan,' Rylstone, on 19th October, 1921, aged 29 years. 'Until tho Morn Breaks.' Erected by his loving parents. (Mudgee Guardianand North Western Representative Monday 10 April 1922, p. 10).