DIAMOND WEDDING.

Kaikoura Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 64, 17 August 1944, Page 2

DIAMOND WEDDING.

BOYD—SYMONDS.

A very pleasant and enthusiastic time was spent at the residence of Mr and Mrs Alex Boyd, Schoolhouse Road, Kaikoura, on Monday, on the occasion of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of their married life. Throughout the day and evening relatives and friends made calls to congratulate Mr and Mrs Boyd on the happy occasion, and to wish then} long life and happi-

In the afternoon Air Jamjps Boyd, on behalf of those present, congratulated Air and Airs “Sandy” Boyd on their diamond wedding, and referred to the happy relations which had existed during their long period of married life. He wished them many more years of such happiness. During the evening members of the Alasonic fraternity visited the home of Mr and Mrs Boyd, Mr R. S. Williams (Master) presenting the happy pair with an address from the brethren, and wishing then} many more years of happiness. A toast was then honoured, and those present joined in singing “For They Are Jolly Good Fellows.” Air Boyd, in responding, said he and his wife greatly appreciated the kindness of those who had attended that day to assist in making the celebration such an enthusiastic one. They also appreciated very much the kind thoughts expressed., and were exceedingly pleased with the gesture of members of the Lodge and the people for the kindness shown them, and wished all a bright future. Two beautifully iced cakes were gifts to Air and Airs Boyd, and took pride of place on the gaily decorated table. Airs Boyd waB ‘Tfic Recipient of a

beautiful bouquet from Gisborne, forwarded by Airs E. A. Gale, a very old friend of the family. Mrs Boyd came to Kaikoura 60 years ago, and is 82 years of age. Mr Boyd is 84 years of age and came to Kaikoura 64 years ago.