Wairoa News.

Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 191, 20 August 1901, Page 3

Wairoa News.

(TIMES CORRESPONDENT.)

A very quiet and pretty wedding took place here on the 11th inst., when Mr John Bailey, of Waura, was united in matrimony to Miss Alieo Morgan, third daughter of Mr Morgan, of Waura, The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr Butterfield. The bride looked very handsome in a white silk lustre, trimmed with silk facing and lace, with hat to match, Her sister, Miss M, Morgan, the bridesmaid, in a dress of tho same material looked very choice. The bridegroom was attended by Mr A. Boggs as best man. A great many friends sat down to the wedding breakfast, which was beautifully laid out at Mrs Dyett’s, a particular friend of the bride. The presents were numerous and handsome. One and all wish the happy couple a long and prosperous life.

One of our oldest and most esteemed residents, Mrs J. H. Smyth, whose husband is in your district, engaged on your railway, was, I am sorry to state, at death's door on Sunday. An urgent wire to her husband brought that gentleman here in record time. However, she has rallied slightly since, and I am happy to state that at the time of writing she is much improved in health. lam sure the whole population of Wairoa will wish with me that the respected lady will be long spared to dwell with us. Bugler Scott and Trooper Grimsdale left to attend the Newton Park scandal inquiry on the 9th_jinst. Bv t.h° --— e g< ’° uergeant-Major Hewitt also left for Wellington to attend a class of instruction on the care and description of the Lee-Enfield ride. Trooper Peakman and Frith arrived here on the Bth inst from South Africa. As no notice was given of their coming there was no public demonstration of welcome. However, they are to be entertained at a social.