Rosewood History. Qld.

On Saturday evening, 4th May 1901, Mr. Fred Dutney, a clerk in the employ of Mr. J. L. Frederich for several years, and who was about to be married, received a gift from the manager (Mr. Ruhno) and employees, in the shape of a handsome ornate time piece. The presentation was made by Mr. Ruhno. Mr. Dutney, who was completely taken by surprise, briefly expressed his thanks to the donors for their splendid gift, which he said he would always cherish.

Orange Blossoms
Frederick John DUTNEY and Edith FREEMAN

Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald and General Advertiser (Qld.), Saturday 11 May 1901, page 3
A wedding which excited a great deal of interest was celebrated at the Congregational Church on Wednesday morning last, the building being crowded to the door with spectators. The happy couple were Mr. F. Dutney (organist of the church) and Miss Edith Freeman, daughter of Mr. C. Freeman, a very old resident of Tallegalla. The church had been most beautifully decorated as a mark of the esteem in which the young couple are held. Two arches of white flowers and greenery were erected at either end of the aisle. The dais on which the wedding party stood was carpeted for the occasion, and embellished with pot plants and ferns. On either side at the pulpit were placed the initials of the bride and bride groom, worked in white flowers and ferns, whilst directly over then hung a magnificent wedding bell. The effect of the decorations was extremely pleasing, and reflected the greatest credit on those ladies who undertook them-namely, Mesdames Burns, Figgis, and Evans, and Misses Spann, Loveday, Evans, and N. Gower. 

The pretty bride was most becomingly attired in a white silk voile costume. The bodice was made with a tucked yoke of white silk, and finished with a fichu of the silk edged with silk lace. The skirt was made with a circular flounce trimmed with ribbon bands. A handsome veil and wreath of orange blossoms were also worn, and a pretty bouquet of white flowers completed a pleasing toilette. The bride was attended by three bridesmaids. Misses Clara Freeman, sister of the bride, who acted as chief, was attired in a costume of pale grey silk lustre, with white silk front and white hat trimmed with white tips, ribbon, and chiffon. The other bridesmaids were Misses May and Elsie Elder (Brisbane), nieces of the bridegroom. These little maids were attired in white muslin dresses with buttercup ribbons and sashes caught with steel buckles; they also carried bouquets of yellow chrysanthemums and ferns. 

At the conclusion of the ceremony the officiating clergyman (the Rev. R. Figgis), addressing the bridegroom, said he had a most pleasing duty to perform. The bridegroom had always been a most willing and efficient worker in the church, and his services as honorary organist for a number of years past had been greatly appreciated by the congregation; who had determined not to allow such an auspicious occasion to pass without showing their appreciation. He had much pleasure in asking Mr. Dutney’s acceptance of a marble timepiece from the Rosewood Congregational Church. Mr. Figgis then unveiled a handsome black marble timepiece which bore on a sliver plate the inscription -“Presented to Mr. F. Dutney, as a wedding gift, for services as organist, by the Rosewood Congregational Church. May 8th, 1901.” 

Mr. Dutney, in a few well-chosen words, thanked the donors for their handsome gift. The bridal pair left the church to the strains of ” The Wedding March,” nicely played by Miss Elsie Ruhno, and amidst a perfect storm of rose leaves, confetti, and rice. The assembled guests and wedding party-about 14 in number-entered the vehicles in waiting and prepared for a drive of four miles to the residence of the bride’s parents at Tallegalla. 

The wedding breakfast was laid out in a spacious barn, which had been decorated with greenery. After an onslaught on the good things provided, the toast of the happy pair was proposed by the Rev. B. Figgis and responded to by the bridegroom; “The Host and Hostess” were submitted by Mr. J. K. Burns; and “Parents of the Bride groom” by Mr. J. L. Frederich, who referred to the bridegroom in very complimentary terms as one of his employees for a number of years past. This was responded to by Mr. Dutney sen. The toast of “The Bridesmaids” was proposed by Mr. G. H. Dutney. The guests then adjourned to amuse themselves in various ways, and the evening was spent in dancing and social games. 

The “bush band” also put in an appearance, both mounted and infantry, and received hospitable treatment; after which they departed with ringing cheers for the happy couple and the host. 

The bridal pair proceed to Sandgate for their honeymoon. 

The bride’s travelling dress was made of pale grey cloth with violet velvet yoke, with biscuit lace appliqué; she also wore a white hat with white tips and shot ribbon of salmon pink. The bride’s dresses were made by Misses Roberts, of Ipswich, and the millinery was supplied by Mr. J. L. Frederich, Rosewood. The bride groom presented the bride and eldest bridesmaid with gold brooches. The bouquets carried by the bride and bridesmaids were made and presented by Mrs. Figgis. The wedding cake, which was much admired, came from the establishment of Mr. B. Meissner, Rosewood. 

During the afternoon a considerable time was spent by the guests inspecting the large and varied assortment of valuable presents, a list of which is appended:-

Father of the bride, cheque; mother of the bride, household linen; parents of bridegroom, cheque, set of carvers is case, tea set, and dessert and table spoons; Mr. G. H. Dutney, valuable cheque; Mrs. J. H. Jacobs (sister of the bridegroom), silver cruet and half dozen spoons; Mrs. Elder (sister of bridegroom), crochet quilt; W. Freeman (brother of bride), lamp; J. Freeman (brother of bride), pair vases; Misses A. and E. Freeman, lamp; Mr. and Mrs. H. Freeman, silver mounted salts; Mr. and Mrs. W. Freeman, half- a-dozen knives and forks; Miss C. Freeman, glass fruit-dish; Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Freeman, damask table-cloth; Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Burns, set of carvers in case; Miss Burns, china fruit-dish; Rev. R. and Mrs. Figgis, album; Mr. Perrem, sen.. claret set and two jam-dishes; Mr. and Mrs. Levitt, half-a dozen serviettes and half-a-dozen knives and forks; Misses Blackmore, silver butter-dish; Misses A. and D. and Mr. E. Harding, bamboo card and music stand; Mrs. Harding, sen., handsome centre piece edged with guipure lace; Miss Gray, silver-mounted pickle jar and fork; Mr. and Mrs. Watkins, silver.mounted jam dish and apron; Mr. and Mrs. Ruhno, sliver tea-pot; Misses L. and A. Spann, jam spoons in ease; Mrs. Atwell, silver-mounted preserve jar; Mr. and Mrs. Ponting, large nickel lamp; Mr. and Mrs. Adams, inlaid photo frame and butter dish; Misses L. and H. and Mr. W. Loveday, tray with jug and glasses in cameo ware, and pair of easels; Mr. and Mrs. Dobson, half dozen cups and saucers and moustache cup; Mrs. Holt, ruby glass sugar and butter basin; Mr, and Mrs. O. E. Coleman, handsome epergne; Mr. J. L. Frederich, dinner service; Mr. F. Spann,.silver mounted salts and spoons; Mr. and Mrs. James Freeman, silver breakfast cruet; Mr. Ben. Harding (Southport), dozen serviettes; Miss Hoskins, painted sofa cushion; Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Collett, plush occasional chair; Mr. and Mrs. Hoskins, afternoon tea set; Misses Elsie and N. Ruhno, pair Doulton ware vases; Mr. and Mrs. F. Freeman, crystal butter-dish; Master Robert Levitt, pair of vases; epergne from an Ipswich friend; besides several other presents.