STAFFORD NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 26 September 1919, Page 1

STAFFORD NEWS.

(Our Own Correspondent.) WEDDING BELLS.

On Wednesday September 24tli, a pretty wedding was celebrated at St. John’s Church Stafford, when Mr Gordon Barker, of the Railway service, was married to Miss Elsie Pearl Dennison, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs. Dennison of Awatuna. The bride was attended by Miss M. Johnsen as bridesmail, and Mr Douglas Dennison brother of tlio bride, ably filled the role of

groomsman. Rev. Dr Holloway tied the nuptial knot.

Immediately after the ceremony at the church, the bridal party were con- ' veyed by motor car to the residence of the brides’ parents at Awatuna, where a sumptuous repast was partaken of by numerous friends and well wishers of the newly married and worthy young couple. Many valuable and useful articles were presented to Mr and Mrs Barker.

In the evening Turner’s large hall was well-filled with guests who were invited by Mr and Mrs Dennison to enjoy a social dance, and it was indeed one

that will be remembered for many a day by those present. All joined .heartily in expressing their good wishes for the future happiness and welfare of Mr and Mrs Gordon Barker. Cheers were also lustily given for the parents of the bride, with “For they arc jolly good Fellows’’ added thereto. The excellent music for the ball for supplied by Mrs Lousich, and Mr I?- Roberts acted as M.C. in his able and courteous manner.

RECOVERING. Constable Carroll’s numerous friends ■..i1l bo pleased to learn that ho is gradually recovering from tlio attack of rheumatic fever from which lie has been suffering during the last fortnight; and it to be hoped that lie will be able to leave his bed in a few days. HOME AGAIN.

Private H. J. Sandlc, returned homo on Tuesday evening last, after nearly three years active service. He is well in health, but is, I think, rather thinner than when lie went away. I understud that he will only be able to stay home until next Thursday,' as urgent private business matters need his attentions in the North Island.