Townsville Daily Bulletin 14 June 1940
STEEN— WALSH . At the Sacred Heart Cathedral on the 10th June, Father VandeWeur offi ciating, Arthur William, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Steen, of Bowen, and Grace Mary, youngest daughter of Mrs. Walsh and the late Mr. B. J. Walsh were married. The pretty bride entered the Cathedral to the strains of the Wedding March played by Mr. Vic Foley, on the arm of her brother, Mr. Joe Walsh, who gave her away. Her wedding gown was Ivory satin, featuring uplift bodice with a flattering high neck line, long puff sleeves with point extending over the wrist. Tiny buttons trimmed the back bodice to the waist line where the long flared skirt was pleated, forming a long train. Her beautiful veil was a lengthy cut tulle one with a small cut tulle veil falUng from a stiffened lace mount. The bride chose a shower bouquet of roses and lilies, with trails of tiny roses and fern. Her cousin, Miss Rose Rolfe, who attend ed as bridesmaid, was (rocked in azure satin taffeta with a tight attlng bodice, square neckline and short puff sleeves, down the centre and extended waist line, tiny buttons were used as a trimming for the bodice. The floor length skirt was fully flared and fin ished at the back with a large bustle. She added an elbow length tulle veil with a topknot of orchids. Her bou quet was a basket of gerberaa. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Fred Skau as best man. Mr. Joe Rooney sang 'Ave Marie' while the register was being signed. The recep tion was held at the Roof Garden Cafe, and the three tier cake was made by a friend of the family (Mrs. A. Carter). Mrs. Walsh received the guest tracked In navy blue with ac cessories to match, she also carried a bouquet of red roses. She -was assisted by the bridegroom's mather, who waa frocked In navy blue with accessories to match. Mr. and Mrs. A. Stein left later for Cairns. The bride for trav elling chose a navy tailored suit with smart black hat and accessories to match. |