“NOT YET!”
INTERRUPTED WEDDING SERVICE.
A painful scene occurred at Sti George’s Anglican Cathedral, Perth, W.A., on Wednesday week, when a wedding ceremony was broken off in an abrupt manner. A few days prior to the date fixed for the ceremony the bridegroom, who appeared to be labouring under extreme nervous excite* ment, informed the best man that he did not think he would be able to go through with the marriage, and suggested that the wedding be postponed ; but it was decided eventually that the ceremony should take place on Wednesday. After entering the church the groom began to act strangely. When the officiating clergyman put the question, “Wilt thou take this woman to be thy wedded wife ?” there was an embarrassing silence, and the groom, who appeared to be in a state of collapse, whispered faintly, “Not yet.” Twice the clergyman repeated the question; but the only response was the faint whisper, “ Not yet; not yet.” The bride became hysterical; but as soon as she recovered she left the church with her friends.
Next day the groom appeared to be calmer, and, expressing great regret for his conduct, suggested that the wedding be completed privately.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 497, 21 October 1909, Page 4
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197“NOT YET!” Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 497, 21 October 1909, Page 4
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