Edgar Ernest Selems1

M, #6737, d. 20 March 1994
Last Edited25 Jul 2018
Marriage*3 May 1938 All Saints Church, Condobolin, NSW, Australia;
POPULAR WEDDING
SELEMS—BRIGHT
Some people "buy" popularity, and it is generally but fleeting and fades away under test like, the morning dew under the melting influence of the sun, some gain it worthily by conduct and character, and it is of the lasting kind and just grows in intensity with the test of time. The last named is the kind of popularity won by the subjects of this matrimonial notice. The bride, Miss Mab Bright, second daughter of Mr and Mrs. J. Bright, during her career from childhood in Condoboiin and district has gathered popularity and corresponding respect year by year. Edgar Selems has, since his settling down in town after return from college, always been the cheerful, honest-dealing young man such as to bring merit to himself and credit to his parents, Mr and Mrs. Herb Selems.
Little wonder then that the beautiful wedding that took place in All Saints' Church last Tuesday evening was eagerly witnessed by an assemblage that filled the church, whilst many had to be contented to remain outside the building. Arrangements had been made for seating accommodation of the invited guests, and these, as they entered, were ushered to their seats. Little or no room was left after they had been seated. Outside, in McDonnell street, cars were lined on both sides, giving indication of the large number bent on seeing the wedding ceremony.
Entering the church, one became immediately impressed with the beautiful arrangement of the decorations and the profusion of lovely flowers, mostly rose blooms, that had been so artistically used. It was the clever work of friends of the bride and manifestly redolent of the sweetness that should obtain and be a dominant factor in the true bonds of matrimony.
That radiancy which embodies vivid brightness was the striking feature of the bride as she walked gracefully up the isle on her father's arm and took her place beside the handsome young man who was shortly to become her husband. Gowned in a frock of angel skin lace over dull crepe, with a deep V neckline and tight sleeves, she stood the cynosure of admiring eyes. A striking feautre of the gorgeous gown was the swathing from the neckline to the kness, moulded to the figure and forming a long train. The long-cut tulle veil fell from underneath the dainty unusual headdress of stiffened lace, in the form of a crownless breton worn back off the face, with the white gardenias nestled at each ear. The shower bouquet was of white camellias with trails of hyacinths and carnations.
The matron of honour, Mrs. Ron. Smith, sister of the bride, looked very nice in her simple cut gown of delphinium blue angel skin lace, with short puffed sleeves and full skirt. A finger length triple ninon veil of the same shade fell from underneath a circular halo of the same material. Her flowers were pink camellias, with trails of carnations.
Little Gweneth, sister of the bridegroom, was to have also attended the bride, but, unfortunately, she broke a small bone in her foot which necessitated the foot being placed in plaster, and thus prevented her from acting as previously arranged.
The Rev. J. S. Richards officiated.
Miss Maude Forlonge presided at the organ, played the wedding march, also appropriate music during the signing of the register.
The reception was held in the Masonic Hall. Over seventy guests were received by the parents of the bride and bridegroom. Mrs Bright chose a black sheer frock with cross-over swathed bodice, studded in turquoise blue rhinestones. She carried a posy of delphiniums. Mrs. Selems' gown was a French rust cloque embossed with silver thread, with which she wore a toque of the same shade. This ensemble was completed with a spray of sun-burst roses and berries. The Rev. Richards was the chairman, and customary toasts were honoured. Mr. Neil Dawson, best man, read a number of congratulatory telegrams from friends who could not be present. The three tier wedding cake was made by Mrs. Selems and decorated and iced beautifully by G. A. Hope, William street bakery. Catering was in the able hands of Mrs McKeough, assisted by her mother, Mrs. Good, of Sydney.
The wedding gifts (displayed on a long table) were numerous and costly. In addition to those on view many cheques were given.
The bride's travelling dress was of black French crepe studded in a panel front with multi-colored rhinestones. With this she wore a high, off the face tam with accessories to match.
The honeymoon is to be spent touring the South Coast. The future home of Mr and Mrs Selems will be Condobolin.
;Bride=Mathilde Ann Bright1,2 
Death*20 March 1994 Hospital, Condobolin, NSW, Australia;
SELEMS, Edgar Ernest. — March 20, 1994, at hospital, late of Orange Street, Condobolin, dearly loved husband of Mab, loving father of James (deceased), dear brother of Gwen and Ray (deceased) and son of Herb and Alice Selems (deceased).
Aged 82 years.3 

Family

Mathilde Ann Bright b. 4 Mar 1914, d. 3 Dec 2006
Child

Citations

  1. [S1481] NSW Marriage Indexes, 11431/1938 Edgar Ernest Selems & Mathilde Ann Bright.
  2. [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The Lachlander, Monday, May 9, 1938.
  3. [S1599] The Sydney Morning Herald, Thursday, March 22, 1994.
  4. [S1553] Australian Cemeteries Index, online http://austcemindex.com, James Herbert Selems 1948.