The Tumut and Adelong Times 24 Apr 1928
WEDDING BURT— LEARMONT. The Presbyterian Church, Tumut, was prettily decorated for the wedding on Wednesday evening last of Miss Janet Hannah, second daughter of Mr. J. Learmont, of Sydney, and Donald, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Burt, of Tumut. The church was filled with friends and wellwishers. Rev. J. Walton was the officiating clergyman. The bride looked charming in a frock of white georgette trimmed with silver lace tulle lace over pale pink georgette. The veil was lent by Mrs. David Learmont, of Coolamon. Miss Violet Learmont and Miss Eileen Burt were the bridesmaids, the former wearing a two-tiered pale pink crepe-de-chene frock trimmed with silver lace, whilst the latter's dress was of cyclamon georgette, with bandeau of tulle and and gold grapes, and carrying a posy of cyclamon-colored dahlias. Mr. C. Learmont filled the role of best man, whilst Mr. Ralph Dunston acted as groomsman. As the bride entered the church on the arm of her father the choir and congregation sang "The Voice that Breathed O'er Eden," and during the signing of the register Mr. S. Smith sang "Because," Mr. K. Weeden presiding at the organ. After the ceremony the wedding party repaired to the Oriental Hotel, where a sumptuous breakfast was partaken of. The hostess (Mrs. J. Learmont) received the guests in a dress of navy crepe-dechene and carrying a posy of pink roses, whilst Mrs. Burt wore black silk morocain, relieved with biege, black hat to tone, and carried a posy of maroon dahlias. Rev. Walton occupied the chair and the following toasts were honored: — "The King," Mr. Walton ; "Bride and Bridegroom,'" Mr. S. Smith, Mr. D. Burt responding ; "The Parents,'' Rev. Walton, Messrs J. Learmont and C. Burt responding; "The Ladies," Mr. T. N. Learmont, Mr. E. Ibbotson and Mrs. Walton responding, Mr E. Press," Mr. T. N. Learmont, Mr. E. Watson responding; Mr. C. Learmont "The Chairman," and Mr. J. Learmont "The Caterers," Mr. Phillips acknowledging on behalf of his wife and staff. The young couple left that night for Talbingo, where the honeymoon is being spent. The bride's gift to the bride was a travelling rug, whilst the bride and bridesmaids each received diamond brooches from the bridegroom. Mr. and Mrs. Burt will reside in Tumut. Miss Mabel Loy, daughter of Mr. left on Friday last to take up a position in Sydney. |