asked to cross the water with the Richardsons after the ceremony; and report affirmed that the old Captain was similarly treated. Certain it is that he left them at the Church, and went to town. The couple are by themselves at the new house. Neither cards nor cake have issued therefrom. Well, if ever I marry, I'll have a jollification and no mistake. Dancing without intermission, and plenty of it. It is said that Captain and Mrs. King intend returning to the Old Country, now that Willy is settled. A natural and common impulse with old people, --- and young ones if they but had their way. And that cutty will remove from Tutara at Brooklands, in which he had some interest. You know that Mr. Govett is expected in Wellington? He left on Wednesday last, and expected to be in Wanganui on Saturday. Miss H. Hunter preceeded him in the steamer. I am anxious to receive the accounts of which I have written to you. sincerely yours, etc. (Signed) W. Halse. To:- Donald McLean.