Ernest Herbert RICE [16758]

Ern married Daphne Joyce PREECE [3119] [MRIN: 6179], daughter of George PREECE [1316] and Stella Mary RICHARDSON [1317], on 24 Apr 1943 in Church of Christ, Wolseley, South Australia. (Daphne Joyce PREECE [3119] was born on 10 May 1922 in Bordertown, South Australia, died on 29 Mar 1959 in Tailem Bend, South Australia and was buried on 31 Mar 1959 in Tailem Bend Cemetery, South Australia.)

  Marriage Notes:

Border Chronicle (Bordertown, SA : 1908 - 1950) Fri 2 Oct 1942
Engagement Notice:
PREECE--RICE. The engagement is announced of Daphne Joyce, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs G. Preece, of Wolseley, S. A., to Ernest Herbert Rice, of Dimboola, Vic.

Border Chronicle (Bordertown, SA : 1908 - 1950) Fri 30 Apr 1943 Page 2
Pink and Blue Wedding
RICE-PREECE
Tastefully decorated with bowls of dahlias and chrysanthemums, in pink tonings, Wolseley Church of Christ chapel made a pretty setting for the marriage of Daphne Joyce, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo. Preece, of Wolseley, to Ernest Herbert, eldest son of Mr and Mrs E. H. Rice, of Dimboola, Victoria, which was celebrated on Saturday, April 24. Pastor W. A. Russell officiated, and Mrs Ken. Jolly presided at the organ. The bride, who entered the chapel on the alrm of Mr C. E. Verco, made a charming picture in a white moira tafetta frock with long train. The bodice had a heart-shaped neckline, trimmed with seed-pearls, and tiny buttons down the back. The long, tight-fitting sleeves were also relieved with tiny buttons. She wore a moonstone necklet, brought from Colombo during the last war by her father. Her veil was held in place with orange blossom, and was silkembroidered at each corner. She wore white lace gloves, and carried a bouquet of white artifical flowers. Wearing blue and pink respectively, Misses Betty and Fay Preece, sisters of the bride, also looked sweet in frocks of English crepe, trimmed to the waist with diamente, with V-shaped neckline, elbow-length sleeves, and full skirts. The headdress of net was ornamented with hyacinths. Lace mittens and gold shoes were worn, and they carried bouquets of pink dahlias and carnations. Little Kay Jolly, cousin of the bride, as flower girl, wore a blue frock in Early Victorian style, and carried a basket of carnations. She looked very dainty. Mr Murray Coventry was best man, while Mr Paul Jolly, cousin of the bride, carried out the duties of groomsman. During the signing of the register, Mrs W. A. Russell sang very sweetly "God will take care of you". As the bride left the chapel, two lucky horseshoes were hung on her arm by Patty Staehr and Carole Keiley. The bride's mother chose a black silk crepe tailored jacket-suit, relieved with blue, and a black hat and accessories to match. The bridegroom's mother wore a blue ensemble, with black accessories, and a spray of pink rosebuds. About 120 guests were entertained at Wolseley Institute, where the reception was held. Pastor Russell presided at the sumptuous wedding breakfast prepared by the bride's mother. The usual toasts were honoured and many telegrams of good wishes were read. The two-tier wedding cake,- made by the bride's auntie (Mrs Paterson) and decorated by Mr Baker, was cut by the bride, assisted by the bridegroom. Many beautiful and useful presents were received, including a bible from the congregation of Wolseley Church of Christ. Mr Staehr, on behalf of Mr Rice's workmates, presented a monetary gift to the happy couple. Afterthe breakfast, dancing was enjoyed: under the direction of Mr Lin Cooney, music being supplied by Mrs N. McLean. The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a dressing set, and to the bridesmaids a locket and chain each, and the flower girl a signet ring. The bride's gift to the bridegroom was a wallet. The happy couple left by express for Adelaide, where the honeymoon is being spent. The bride travelled in a blue jacket-suit, and wore a navy felt hat, with navy accessories. Their future home will be at Wolseley.

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