NGAIRE.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XIX, Issue 3289, 30 November 1892, Page 2

NGAIRE.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

The wedding of Mr. C. A. Wilkinson and Miss Mary Brown took place at tbe residence of tbe bride's mother at 2 o'clock on Wednesday last, the Rev. J. Mclntosh officiating. Miss C. Brown and Mjbs Macaulay were bridesmaids (and right good bridesmaids, too), Mr. Gibson gave the bride away, while Mr. Buckeridge supported the bridegroom. After the ceremony came breakfast, to which about 60 sat down. The tables presented an appearance such as is seldom seen, and

experience proved that everything was as good in quality as in looks. It is needless

to say that justice was done to tbe good things provided. Then came the speechmaking which showed what a number of orators we possess if only we could persuade them to use their oratory oftener. Mr. Mclntosh opened proceedings by proposing " Tbe health of tbe wedded pair "

in a speech that could not have been better euiten to the occasion. Another good speech was made by a well known bachelor, wbo proposed the health of the bridesmaids very nicely, giving us all tbe impression that be is thinking serionsly of using his oratory for another purpose, the probable result being another gathering of a Bimilar kind to the one which we have just enjoyed. Another single young man with a beautiful home went so far as to promise to complete the comfort of the Baiil borne by providing a permanent housekeeper. Example, as we all know, having far more effect than even tbe advice given by Mr. Mclntosb, we expeot many weddings following from this one. The lucky coaple left by the 6.80 train for Hawera, en route to Weilington, where they spend their honeymoon ; and if tbeir happiness is in proportion to the quantity of rice showered upon them, they will have good reason to thapk tbe day that made them man and wife. On their retnrn they will live at Eltham, so we hope still to have the pleasure of seeing them now and tben.

After being postponed for a week, owing to tbe illness of tbe inspector, the examination of oar school took place on Thursday and Friday. Particulars of the result have not yet been made public, but it is satisfactory so far as I can learn. Tbe children were rewarded for their work by a holiday being given on Monday!

Mr. Jenkins, cabinet-maker, announces that he has removed to temporary premises next drill hall. *

THE DRINK QUESTION would Boon be sett'ed if every one drank Cb^a.sVs .A. I. Coffee, which ia prepare 1 wifh the great esfc C3re and skill and is undoubtedly the best in the market. Sold by all grocers and storekeepers in 1 lb. and 2 lb. tins.