GOLDEN WEDDING.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVIII, Issue 46, 6 February 1928, Page 5

GOLDEN WEDDING.

MR. AND MRS. W. MARONEY, OF PAKI PAKI. On Saturday evening some 70 guests, relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. W. Maroney, of Paki Paki, gatiiered at their residence to honour them on the 50th annivereary of their wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Maroney were married in Napier on February 4, 18<8, and have lived in the district ever since. The esteem in which they are held was shown by the enthusiastic gathering which honoured them on their anniversary. Friends from .is far north as Wairoa and from as iar south as Wanganui, were present for the evening. Of their family there were present Mrs. Pownall (Hastings), Mrs. O’Kane (Wairoa), Mrs. Robertson (Wanganui), Mr. W. Maroney ,I’aki Paki) and Miss Maroney (Paki Paki). One son, Mr. A. Maroiziy, ot Mangaweka, was unable to be present. Among very old friends of the family pittent were Mr. and Mis P Barry (Napier), Mr. R. L. Ryan (Hastings), lather Le Pretre and Mrs, D. Maroney (Waipawa), who was present at the wedding in 1878. The large dining-room had been cleared for dancing and the early part of the evening was spent in dancing, music and competitions, the latter being won by Miss Barry and Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Pryor. Later the party adjourned tor supper which was set in a large marque outside. Father Le Pretne, in proposing the toast of Mr. and Mrs. Maroney, said that the large gathering showed the honour and esteem in which they were held. He knew that they were thoroughly deserving of all the honours that might be showered upon them. They were an example that might well be copied by all. The Blessing of God was upon them; they could see their family before them to the second and third generations. They had done their duty to each other, to God, their neighbours and their church. The toast Was drunk with most enthusiastic musical honours. IN A BULLOCK WAGGON. Mr. Maroney, in replying, was in reminiscent mood, recalling the fact that when Mrs. Maroney landed in Napier 52 years ago she proceeded to her home at Maraekakaho in a bullock waggon. They had seen very many changes. A span of fifty years was a long time to look forward to, but looking back it was not so long. He thanked all present for their kindly expressions of good will. Other toasts were “Old Friends” proposed by Mr. Maroney and responded to by Mr. Barry, who is a friend of over 50 years standing; “The Ladies,’’ proposed by Mr. Queenan and “Our Chairman,” proposed by Mr. Ryan.