WORLD WAR I: WHITE - MARSHALL
Elsie Winnifred Marshall was born on 17 November 1893 in Warwick to John Marshall (1873-1955) and Elizabeth Maria Mitchell (1871-1953). On 1 November 1916, in Warwick, she married William Stephen White who was born in NSW in 1884 to William Castle White (1851-1900) and Eliza Strain (1856-1938).
Elsie and William had two sons - John Castle White (1917-1970) and Graham Marshall White (1925-1996).
William died in Brisbane on 3 October 1926 at the age of 42 and Elsie on 6 September 1985 in Brighton, at the age of 91.
The Warwick Examiner and Times on Saturday, 11 November 1916, reported in detail on the wedding:
A wedding which created considerable interest was celebrated in the Presbyterian Church, Warwick, on Wednesday, 1st November, when Elsie, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Marshall, of Warwick and late of Toolburra, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. Stephen White, of Clayfield, Brisbane, the Rev. A. MacKillop officiating.
As the pretty and youthful bride entered the church on the arm of her father, who subsequently gave her away, ''The Voice that Breathed over Eden" was sung. The church had been prettily decorated with ferns and pale pink peach blossoms, and in the centre of the archway was suspended a handsome floral wedding bell. The bride was attired in a handsome bridal robe of ivory crepe-de-chene mounted over silk. The skirt was panniered and caught below the hips with orange blossoms and finished with silk tassels. The high waisted bodice was composed of ninon, over beautiful Belgium bridal lace, and had the new cape and pinafore elect of crepe-de-chIne. Some beautiful handwork was introduced on the bodice, which was finished with folded sash and splash bow of crepe-de-chene at back. From the shoulders was suspended a handsome court train of white satin lined with palest pink and beautifully embroidered with true-lover's knots in crystal and pearl heads. The bridal veil was of silk net richly hand-embroidered and arranged cap fashion with wreath of orange blossoms. A shower bouquet composed of eucharist lilies, watsonias and asparagus ferns completed the pretty toilet.
The bridegroom's gift to the bride was a cluster diamond ring, to the bridesmaid a pearl necklet, and to the two little train-bearers gold curb bangles. The bride's gilt to the bridegroom was a pair of gold sleeve links.
Miss May White (sister of the bridegroom) attended as chief bridesmaid, and wore a dainty frock of white organdy, white leghorn hat trimmed with pale pink roses, and carried a posy of pink and white roses. The two little cousins of the bride, Clarice and Joan Marshall, acted as train-bearers., and were prettily attired in white silk frocks, mop caps of silk and lace, and carried baskets of pink flowers. Mr. Percy Marshall (cousin of the bride) acted as best man.
During the signing of the register, Miss Amy Mitchell sang the beautiful "Ave Maria". Miss Gillam presiding at the organ, played the Wedding March as the bridal party left the church amidst showers of rose leaves and confetti.
Subsequently the wedding party motored to the Café Victoria, where the guests were received by Mr. and Mrs. J. Marshall and the wedding breakfast was admirably served by Mr. Johnson. The table decorations were carried out in pink and white roses and sweet peas, the centre attraction being the handsome three-tier bridal cake.
Mr. and Mrs. White left by mail train for Coolangatta, the bride travelling in a coat and skirt of grey crepe-de-chine trimmed with pale pink chinon. Pretty white hat trimmed with pink roses. The bridal costume was supplied by Miss Brosnan. The happy couple were recipients of many valuable presents including a number of cheques.