- Queensland Times (Ipswich) (Qld. : 1909 - 1954), Monday 23 January 1911, page 7
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DRAHEIM - WITTENHAGEN.
A wedding in which a large amount of interest was evinced (says a correspondent) was celebrated in the St. Johannes's Lutheran Church, at Engelsburg, last Wednesday, the 18th instant, when Mr. Heinrich W. Draheim, youngest son of Mr. F. Draheim, of Roadvale, was united in the bonds of holy matrimony to Miss Auguste Maria Louise Wittenhagen, eldest daughter of Mr. H. Wittenhagen, of Engelsburg. Mr. E. H. Draheim, cousin of the bridegroom, acted in the capacity of best man, and Mr. F. Wittenhagen, brother of the bride, as groomsman. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Bertha Helena Emilie Wittenhagen as chief bridesmaid, and her cousin, Miss A. Bielke, as maid. The gifts of the bridegroom to the bride and brides maids were a gold brooch each, and from the bride to the groom gold links. At the appointed hour the happy procession left the bride's home, en route for the church, to the accompaniment of a peal of the Church bell, which rang merrily from the belfry under the manipulation of Mr. P. Lotz. The graceful bride entered the church leaning on the arm of her father, who subsequently gave her away. By the time the last strain of the "Wedding March" (played by Mr. W. Lamprecht) had died away, the prettily-decorated edifice was comfortably filled, thus show ing the popularity of the parents of the happy couple. The Rev. Pastor Monz, who officiated, chose for his text the first chapter of Ruth, verses 16 and 17, and during the ceremony tendered some capital advice to the young couple. The party returned to the residence of the bride's parents amid showers of rice. The company then wended their way to the large marquee, which willing hands had erected for the occasion, and ere long only the din of knives and forks, together with the clatter of crockery, broke the silence of the happy crowd. After full justice had been done to what seemed an inexhaustible supply of good things the tables were cleared, and various small groups were formed in the shade, when the younger ones entered into with zest various games, whilst others discussed floods, red water, and cream cheques; but above all could be heard the merriment of the seniors, some of whom were jubilant of the victory over their opponents at the popular German game of "Allenbaster." Thus the hours quickly sped to tea-time, which was but a repetition of the experience of a few hours previously, and again the wants of the inner man had to be ministered to. After tea a few hours' dancing was added to the afternoon's programme. When, all too soon, through the stillness of the beautiful moonlight night, one could hear the dismal waft of the curlew, which ere long gave place to the loud crowing of the rooster, who apparently either rejoiced that he had escaped the fate of his unfortunate brothers - who were laid to rest under the marquee - or signalled the approach of the rising sun, and intimated that even the best of friends must part. The bride's dress was a light-cream striped silk, skirt Empire style, in groups of pin tucks, the front panel braided and trimmed with satin bows. The blouse was also tucked and braided, whilst the charming bride wore a wreath and veil, which completed an enchanting outfit. The dress was the handiwork of Mrs. E. Schultz, of Brisbane. The chief bridesmaid wore a dress of light cream striped ninon, Empire style, tucked skirt; blouse tucked and trimmed with rosettes. The maid wore a light-cream crystalline, made similarly to that of the chief bridesmaid; both reflected great credit on the bride, who was responsible for their neatness. The happy couple were the recipients of many useful presents.
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