October 25, 1918 Wedding Bells LEAR-LEITH At the residence of the bride's parents Arapiles, on Tuesday last, the marriage was celebrated of Mr Reginald LEAR, son of Mr and Mrs John LEAR, of Nurcoung, and Miss Ruby LEITH, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry LEITH. The Rev. Mr MEREDITH, of Horsham, in the unavoidable absence through illness of the Rev A.C. EDWARDS, of Natimuk, performed the ceremony. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a pretty ivory silk Empire coat frock, stitched with gold, and carried a shower bouquet, made and presented by Mrs G. LEVITZKE. The bridesmaid, Miss Christina LEITH (sister of the bride), was attired in a grey crepe-de-chine Empire coat frock, with hat to match. She carried a shower bouquet, made and presented by Miss DEWAR. The bridegroom was attended by Mr R.J. McCLURE as best man. The bridal couple were the recipients of a large number of presents. Amidst a shower of confetti and good wishes they left Arapiles by the evening train en route for Ballarat and Melbourne, where the honeymoon is being spent. The brides going away dress was a navy blue costume, with hat to match. Mr and Mrs LEAR's future home will be at Mitre Lake. Daryl Crabtree Gladstone Qld www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/goroke/