Cyril John Bath (1918 - 1963)

Recent WEDDINGS

Bath — Stewart

MEMBERS of the 2nd A.I.F.. who are going abroad with the bridegroom formed a guard of honor as Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Bath left St. Phillip's Church, Waratah, after their marriage yesterday afternoon.

The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Bath, of Merewether, and the bride, Miss Thelma Stewart, is the youngest daughter of Mrs. S. J. Stewart, of Hamilton, and the late Mr. Vivian Malcolm Stewart. The marriage was celebrated by Rev. C. H. Nicholls. During the service Miss Street played the organ and Mrs. L. Stewart, sister-in-law of the bride, sang.

The bride wore a white lace gown, partially covered with a full veil which fell from a halo of orange blossoms. She carried a sheaf of frangipanni. The bridesmaid, Miss Frances Stewart, wore a smart toque to match her silver-blue sheen taffeta frock. She carried a bouquet of roses and charm dahlias. The little flower girl, Carmel Stewart, a niece of the bride, wore a quaint pink georgette frock and a Dolly Varden hat. Her posy was of pink roses. Mr. Lancelot Stewart gave the bride away and Mr. Norman Bath was the best man.

The reception was at the Mechanics' Institute, Hamilton. The bride's mother wore a brown-figured sheer frock, a matching hat and posy. The bridegroom's mother was in a Burgundy-colored frock and a teal hat. She wore a posy of roses. When leaving for Sydney the bride wore a navy blue and white ensemble and a matching hat.

Hurried Plans for War Wedding

War waits for no man and no woman. Miss Thelma Stewart, of Hamilton, and Driver Cyril John Bath, also of Hamilton, had planned to be married, probably in June, but with final leave hurried plans were made for the wedding. Arrangements have been made in a week, and the wedding took place yesterday at St. Philip's Church of England, Waratah.

The bride is the youngest daughter of Mrs. S. J. Stewart, of Hamilton, and the late Mr. V. M. Stewart. The bridegroom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Bath, of Hamilton South. Rev. C. H. Nichols performed the ceremony. Miss Street played organ music, and Mrs. D. Stewart sang.

The bride, who was given in marriage by her brother, Mr. L. Stewart, wore a white lace gown designed with a softly flaring train and heart-shaped neckline. An embroidered tulle veil wad arranged over cut tulle and held in place with a halo of orange blossom. She carried a posy of frangipanni. Miss Francis Stewart attended her sister. She wore a dainty shot taffeta frock of mist blue made with a flared skirt and wasp fitting bodice, and a white hat. Her bouquet was in autumn tonings.

Carmel Stewart, niece of the bride, was flower girl. Her pink cotton georgette frock was frilled on the skirt and pin tucked at the bodice. She wore a matching halo, and carried a basket of frangipanni. Mr. Norman Bath, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. The reception was held at the Hamilton Mechanics' Institute, where Mrs. Stewart wearing a brown figured sheer frock and matching hat, received the guests. She added a posy of gladioli. Mrs. Bath chose a teal hat for contrast with her burgundy satin backed crepe trimmed with Italian quilting.

The couple will spend a few days in Sydney before Driver Bath returns to camp. The bride's travelling frock was of navy satin romaine embroidered in white, and a white turban hat. Last night at the farewell arranged by the Hamilton Send-off and Welcome Home Committee, the bride and bridegroom were given a special welcome. A bridal presentation was made to them.