Sevenoaks Chronicle and Kentish Advertiser 16 February 1934.

ASHURST WEDDING. MR. L. G. WOODWARD—MISS L. M. MILLS.

The wedding took place at Ashurst on Tuesday of Miss Lily Mary Mills, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. Mills, of the "Railway Hotel," Ashurst, and Mr. Leonard George Woodward, son of Mr. George Woodward, of the "Rose Inn," Kennington, Ashford.

The bride, who was given away by her father, was in white satin, with silk embroidered veil (lent by Mrs. H. G. Mills) and a head-dress of orange blossom. She also wore a small necklace of pearls and gold brooch, and carried a bouquet of carnations, narcissi and white heather.

She was attended by two matrons of honour, Mrs. R. Mills and Mrs. H. G. Mills, and two little bridesmaids, the Misses Betty Bingham and Joan Kemp. The latter were in long dresses of pink frilled net with long sashes, and head-dresses of pink rosebuds. They also wore gold brooches and carried horseshoes of pink and blue forget-me-nots. The matrons of honour were in pink floral taffeta, and wore velvet caps and velvet gauntlets of old rose and crystal necklaces. The bride's mother was in a green corded dress.

The best man was Mr. A. Blackman, of Ashford, and the choral service was conducted by the Rev. P. M. Aldous. The hymns sung were "Lead us. Heavenly Father, lead us" and "Thine for ever," and the organist afterwards played Mendelssohn’s Wedding March. On leaving the church the bride was presented with a horseshoe of white heather by an old school friend. Miss Doris Russell, of Ashford.

A reception was afterwards held at the Village Hall, and later the bride and bridegroom left for a motoring tour in the North of England and Scotland, the bride travelling in a blue floral silk dress, with beige sports coat and blue hat to match. Their future home will be at the "Railway Hotel," Ashurst.

THE PRESENTS.

Bride to Bridegroom, as requested; Bridegroom to Bride, as requested; Bride’s Parents, cheque, reception and household linen; Bridegroom's Parents, cheque, wedding cake, silver; Mr. and Mrs. Rowland Mills, bedroom clock and rugs. Mr. and Mrs. George Mills, canteen of cutlery. Mr. and Mrs. Graham (Southampton), Japanese silk bedspread. Mr. and Mrs T. Clackett (Plumstead), chenile tablecloth; Master Dennis Clackett, cut-glass salad bowl and servers; Mr. and Mrs. Webb (Coulsdon), English crystal cut-glass cake stand. Cousins Phyllis and Vida, English crystal cut-glass bowl, Mrs. A. Harris (Kennington), mirror in oak frame; Mr. and Mrs. T. Longhurst (Barking), oxydised coal cauldron; Cousins Fred and Joyce and Albert (Barking), rose bowl; Mr. E. Mills and Mrs. Herbert (Aldington), morning tea set and tray; Mr. G. Morphy, linen tablecloth.

Miss Betty and Master Bingham (Ashford), oak and silver biscuit barrel; Mr. Guy (Ashford), leg of pork; Mr. and Mrs. T. Nye (Southborough), brass card tray: Mr. and Mrs. J. Chantler (Bethersden), silver Ash servers; Mrs. Palmer and Family (Ashford), tea service; Mr. and Mrs. Goodfellow and Lily (Plumstead), oak alarm clock; Friends from the "Rose Inn", Kennington, dinner service and case of fish knives and forks; Mr. A. Blackman (Ashford), set of saucepans, Mr. and Mrs. T. Brown, clock in oak case; Mr. and Mrs. A. Gilbert (Kennington), bedroom clock; Mr. R. Ovenden, glass jam jar; Mr. and Mrs. Harris (Willesborough), fruit set; Mr. and Mrs. Holman (Hartfleld), fruit bowl; Mr and Mrs. A. E. White, rose bowl; Mr. and Mrs. Saffery and Winnie, oxidized companion set; Bert Saffery (Kenmngton), cake stand; Mr and Mrs. W. Saffery (Kennington), glass dishes.

Mr and Mrs. Everett (Kennington), set of carvers: Mr and Mrs. J. Weeks, tablecloth and silver teapot stand; Mr. and Mrs. Parker and Gladys, amber flower vase; Mrs, Legett (Ashford), tablecloths; Mrs. Arnold (Kennington), teapot; Mr and Mrs. Whytnan (Ashford), fruit bowl and servers; Mr. and Mrs. Kennett (Kennington), silk table centre; Mr. Huckstep and Miss Newton (Kennington), tablecloth and serviettes; Mr. John Ashby, linen tablecloth; Mr. and Mrs. Hanten (Kennington), Orlak oven table glass. Mr. B. Buckwell, wine glasses and tray. Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Weeks, silk duchesse set; Mr. and Mrs. J. Thirsk and J. and R. Thirsk, brass fern pot; Mr. and Mrs Drew (Ashford), silver spoons; Mr. and Mrs. Willard, cake knife; Mrs. and Miss Tolhurst, coal cauldron: Mr and Mrs. Russell and Doris, silk cushions, Mr. and Mrs. V. Arther, silver sugar shute; Mr. and Mrs. Marray Smith, Mignon table brush and tray; Mr. E. Lull (Croydon) silver and cut-glass jam jar.

Mr. and Mrs. Laurie, nightdress sachet; Mr. and Mrs. S Kemp, salad bowl and servers; Mr O. Head and T. Saffery (Kennington), cheese and butter dishes; Captain and Mrs. Brock (Kennington), set of Pyrex ware; Mrs. Burton (Kenntngton), kettle; Mr. and Mrs. H. Longley, roller towels: Mr. and Mrs. H. Kemp, wine glasses. Miss Joan Kemp, patent lemon squeezer; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert (Plumstead), silk bedspread; Mr. Owen (Tunbridge Well), cheque; Mr. T. Buckwell, present; Mr. E Turner, case of stainless knives; Miss K. Koomber, vases; Miss O. Wickham, fruit set; Mr. Ford (East Grinstead), Treasury note; Mr. Groves and Miss Woodrow, bread board and knife; Mr. and Mrs H. Peerless, plant; Teddy Harris (Kennington), set of Jugs; Mr. and Mrs. Smith, present; Mr., Mrs., Chris and Harold Linsdell (Crawley), tea service; Mr. and Mrs. Parren (Streatham), Irish linen tablecloth and serviettes; Mr. and Mrs. Rustrick (Ashford), silver cruet; Miss Green and Mr. L. Thompson (Ashford), tablecloth and serviettes.

Many telegrams of congratulation were received.