WEDDING BELLS AND COUNTRY SOCIALITIES.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1438, 21 September 1899, Page 19

WEDDING BELLS AND COUNTRY SOCIALITIES.

A quiet wedding took place on Thursday, when Mr J. P. Stuart, tester for the Manawatu Farmers'. Dairy Union, was united in marriage to Miss Lilian Fowler, daughter of Mr J. Fowler, builder, of this city. The Rev J. K. Elliott officiated. The bride, who wore a handsome brown travelling costume, was given away by her father, and was accompanied as bridesmaids by Misses Stuart and Wickens. Mr A. H. Fowler acted as groomsman. Among the many handsome presents received by the young couple was a beautiful marble timepiece from the ' staff and raiik-suppliers of the Palmerston North butter factory.

Ajf. ***** St. Mary's Cathedral Church, Wanganui, was the scene of a very pretty and interesting wedding on Tuesday, 12th inst., the contracting parties being Mr Dan Malone (son of Mr Michael Malone), of Patea, and Miss Annie Whelan, third daughter of Mrs Whelan, of Wanganui. The Very Rev Dean Kirk, S.M., officiated. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr T. Whelan, and was attended by her sisters, Misses Kitty, Julie and Francey Whelan, as bridesmaids. The bride was attired in a stylishly-made costume of electric blue cloth, with a pretty white silk chiffon front, with white silk trimmings and white satin revers, covered with guipure lace, the skirt and coat being beautifully braided. She also wore a large, white picture hat, trimmed with ostrich feathers, and carried a beautiful shower bouquet, the gift of the bridegroom. ,-. The bridesmaids wore pretty cream.-gowns', ,; with white chip, hats-, and carried pretty * shower bouquets. The bride's gift to the bridegroom was a set of gold sleevelinks,, and; the" Jbridegroom's'i gift -tef'i the ' bride was a. beautiful gold bangle, set in pearls, and to the bridesmaids , pretty brooches. .. The bride's motheT was becomingly attired in a black silk dress and black bonnet with heliotrope trimmings; Miss M. Whelan wore a pretty costume of brown eloth„ At the conclusion of the ceremony the wedding guests were entertained at the residence of the bride's mother, where the usual good wishes for the bride and bridegroom were expressed.

JLjJi-- * # ' * # * the Roman Catholic Church, Gisborne, on Monday, 11th inst., Mr Wm. Hackett, son of Mr J. Hackett, of Waikato, was united in matrimony to Miss Isabella McGlinchy, sister-in-law of Mr C. Nicholson, of the Record Reign Hotel, Gisborne. A large number of friends witnessed the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev Father Mulvihill. The bride, who was tastefully attired in cream lustre silk, was attended by Mrs Nicholson's three little daughters. The bridegroom was accomoajaied by Messrs J. Hackett and J. McQuarters. At the conclusion of the service the wedding party were entertained at the Record Reign Hotel, where an excellent breakfast was spread.

On Tuesday, September 12, at Masterton, Miss Fitzsimmons was married to Mr G. L. Braggins. Misses Fitzsimmons and Robertson acted as bridesmaids, and Mr F. Groombridge as best man. A handsome marble clock was presented to Mr Braggins by'the members of the Kuripuni Fire Brigade, of which body ho is a member. A day of rejoicing was held at Papawai last week, the occasion being the celebration of three weddings. A ball was held in the evening in the large meeting-house, when a large number of Europeans from Greytown were present.

A very enjoyable function took place at the Greytown Foresters' Hall last Thursday evening, the occasion being the twenty-fifth anniversary of the wedding of Mr and Mrs D. P. Loasby. The hall was cro\vded with guests, and an exceedingly pleasant time was spent by all amid dancing, singing and.games. At an appropriate time, the beautiful silver wedding - cake was - broached, wine handed round, and the happy-task-of offering the congratulations of the company to the host and hostess was admirably carried out by Mr H. A. Mr Loasby responding. At the conclusion of the happy gathering "Auld Lang Syne/' was heartily sang by everyone present, and we feel sure that all who had. the good fortune to .be present will long remember the silver wedding celebration of Mr and Mrs Loasby. .*■ '■■ * £" ' * -.- ''■'*" -.r *

Mr Stockwell, who has been stationed in Wanganui for some considerable time in the Post and Telegraph Department, was the recipient of a handsome silver-mounted pipe and-a tobacco pouch. The presentation was made by Mr Stockwell on behalf of the post and telegraph staff. Mr Stockwell has been transferred to Mangaweka.

tzcei : .:qn£& M&iHtfg&pf Miss Gohetahce Gorbet£' : to Mr Fred. But&meht-is-announced to take; kWffit^&~fio" ] -25tjh/ Inst-P- •■■"-- ~ ; ■>■ __ ~ 31:'niar&ageVof Nairn, of .•-• Mount fctuart, ,6;and6ns to Miss Eleanor- * Mananui, Mme^, daughter*-of : Mr: J- Wnis--ker, was v at> the/residence, -ofr the bride's-parents/ Awnhuri road,;: The. 'by'only the near relatives-O^hiSbride" "alad'bridegrotari. \ The 'feride was 'attended by Miss- J./TViiisker " v as bridesniaid/^ahd'-was^^ : given:'*-away by '» her brother," Mr R; H. Whisker, Mr W. =besi"r':mah'v; The " 'rbride attired in a_ cream "broche costume and wore the orthodox veil 'and braiige 7bMss6ms, and shower "bouquetmade and. presented by Mrs Prior. .."Theßev Charles/Murray,, assisted by the • "Rev H. M. Murray, .conducted the -ceremony: '' : The' presents to "the bride were "'numerous' and costly/ They'included a ' ; •ha'ndsbnie Bible which was" presented by the teachers and congregation oi the 1' eilci- .• ing Presbyterian- Church; -also, a book from the children of the Sunday ' school, Mrs Nairn having beena teacher ,;• in thescl-00l for some years. The happy couple left by the 6.12 p.m. tram, tor ■ '-W^Sn-uL-e/route for Eltkam their ;. future heme/ with.the good wishes of their '.".'i -rmubaero-is* friends.

. The' tehni's-seasonrwais-opehed at Foxton : -last week, when some, of Tennis: Club spenfe a mostj enjoyable" afternoon. The ladies provided afternoon tea' which was very much appre :G ciated by the players. ' Several outside ; ' matches will be played this season. « : ; ;;r:"'; ; ' ; ; ;vv* : - '--;~ ;'*/;.-.-A * .'-; ■ «-A TOry' jolly ; evening; was .:> spent /at the - '-:i<esidenW^.of : 'Mr;Walkley, of Ohau, last *■-: week/-- A number i"of*/friend©: Mr • Walkley a'' surprise -visit..: Songs, games, I .-etOfv.>-were : heartily in /by. those Z .'-present,.jwlio ,one and/all .yoted the evenZJjag,*, a- "success. , /... '/' ' V '■,, \ Z -: The young ladies of the Foxtbh district, "intend giving a " social "at an early date return to one given- by the Garrison a Brass /Ba"nd. The " social promises to, /■be very; successful,- and is being-eagerly looked forward to by the young people.

•* At St. Mary's Church, Wanganui, Mr Fred. B. Gardiner, latej>f Leeds, England, "was married to Miss Emma A.' Russell. '■ The. ceremony was very" impressively per- " formed by the Very Rev Dean Kirk. The -bride was given, away by her brother, Mr '•'J. Russel, ofHawera. Mr K. M. Gathenby - acted as best man", and the bridesmaids fc - were Miss Russell, sister of the bride, and . the 1 little Miss Gathenby.* • After ■■■ nuptial ijmaaa had beeh celebrated by the Dean, '-■' the wedding party and guests were entertained at the residence of the bride s mo- - ther. •. '- v /■"-'/'/'"•" \- ; .;• - ry.

'. ,* Mr.and Mrs: R. J, Dagg, of Upper Plain; Masterton, will celebrate their golden wedvdirig bri October,, 4. ' . On the same day 'their youhgest'daughter will be married. ;'v:..;■■"# ■■"''.; /*...,: • :.« /'. * . * • ..-.:': Mr who has resided in Grey-: "-town- for- some time j -was presented- with 'several mementos in recognition of his ser- '■' vices in connection with: the Working Men-s ;^Club,; v ;-- ■■- ■■;■_.-. •.: ■ -y.i r

«s* ■ "'n ■"'#'' * : * A ""social'' will be held in ' Grey town on 5' to welcome Mr Brown, the Pres- ~ byteinan'inissionary who is to be in charge ; of • 'the* tievr church circuit of • Greytowh> Featherston and Morrison's Bush. Mr Brown will reside in Greytown. , ~..-; jf-v*'.v i- j .'.*-;,•. ,-. •."';*•.'■..".':-* ,; ■'■'' v - Mr* 'and* Mrs Ticehurst, of- Greytown,

their diamond wedding on Frx- * " ■"September 15. *- Mr Ticehurst is "eightjT-Seyeh" years of age; and his wife \-- Eighty-six.' • We T tender our hearty con- -: ~gratulatibris to Mr-and MrsTicehurst.

.„,."* The sanual , rr social"and dance of the . W.-AT.0.1};,-was-held in the V"_Haitings r Priho!3Bs Theatre. A"'Ve'ry;;, plea•'saMeWmng was. spent -by those present. '. MnsiO'was supplied by .Messrs F. Rollin ..'■* (piano) -and- M ; . Johnston (violin), ; 'Vocal'•"•items were'given by Miss Waddell andlMr •■K Pi Hbllhi; „'-A sword dance was performed ■.'.":• # *'.•;*. * r ...-'■ v.* . pro,' -A. B. Waterhbuse, S.W., who is * leaving Masterton, was presented with' a: . y jewel of ids office and an address 'Vat 1 a''meeting of the Masterton Masonic f? ilbdge la>t -week. I.M.J. Brb C. A.- Pow-:'-';nall; made 'the presentation on behalf r of •4 -the members of-the' lodge; : :

'•J '- :=-.-*&• >'" '■ - '.*'*» •''•■»■ '■■'. •-#-'■-" ■ • * * : * ■■ « ■ ',■-" . * St.George's Church, Tatea, was prettily i: - decorated for the marriage of Miss .Ruby r V Hunter-(daughter bf Mr D.. S. Hunter) to: *. MrXi&ap)nan~(of .the Bank,of New Zealand, •i? -Aueklandj and lor some years 'in the Patea v branch)..;', -.The oerembhy,.which took place. * ■i- €Rey• C£;."iO," Harp.er. ! r '"The bride was '-•at--Jj'-tii:ect in % .T&lT?e? costume, : and -was attended s^^' r Hunter, as'brides*' ~ maid:"'" '; Mr F:' Turner acted as best man. " r : -W^pjAy l 6f. erected over the **? main at 'the'cnurchf and "on. a steamer in ports. join with all in wishing the"..young 1 .couple every happiness: . • The annual Vf social "/and. dance:of the .in, the^ruids^Hall,- Wanganui. A" large \i nunabei\,of . members r of. the-brigade and ;* .their friends attended, and..a;most Lenjoy- . able evening was spent. ' c Songs were given by Messrs, G.. Brown, jG.,Foster, W-. Hall, -,. r N.VN.euli, ; ,H. Neverman, -F. W. Parsons, ~. ,F*.'Bishop:"and,,F.:""do Robin., Excellent ,' ;, music was provided by Mrs Lockett j(piano) -r '': and f 'Mr;iSignall (cornet), -.and the Catering., V: of ; Mr TV. :Si Dustih was all that could be . . desired.:, t v-V-t ~'..-'..'.:-.■■".,••:-•-' - • •?.''..,->-* " vY.'Y *: : . r - '■-.■ The. AramohoJPhilatelie Society Draughts., ?; Club, played f aa interesting match with the T f ,: Club; bii. t Jie; ,14th, inst; l. The ...... Aramoho,. ■reKo.'have beeh^oihg^in. for some .Hard 1, Succeeded „ibr .winning - by - • some twenty points." * t ' *":"''" 7 "''*':'"""' V • "The; -> : 'ii^^'neld' : o%. last f" •- in T thb' Hajll, and '"- snqc^sl ? "-'Evergreens " ' and football r ~< ':w:ore: : tKb de'cbratiohs : .> iised, ami the' whole produced a. very'pretty and pleasing effect. Excellent music was

: provided by ' 'Miss' Parker .(piano) apd Mr W/ J. Berrill (cornet), anid-Mes&m W. Campbell, Alf. Edward, and Hi Hodder ■■imade-efficfent-toaster»^f- ; c»remonie6. Extras were played by Misses Whyttfl and--Graham a.nd Messrs W.- Moore and C. v - Wrightr 'During; the Evening were - presented to Mr L: Armstrongi .best: for-/* -ward in- the first fifteen; .-'Mr G. rDiatmbzidy - the : most'' consistent player ; in the second--fifteen; 'and Mr W. Cook..was the recipient. of a silver medal. Mr. Ji" McKenzie, who • is : held "in high" repute" by his club-mates, W.as presented with a handsome greenstone pendant. , . 1 ■- 3-f c . &. :• ..■#■'■ -* ■ -' * ..The nbn-eonrmi&sioned officers' "social/' 'Wahganui', istobeheld on the 28tb > inst'.; marriage of Mr R. McTavish to Miss Maggie Watson was solemnised on Thursday, 14thinst., at Wanganui. The ceremonv, which was performed by the' Rev B. W. Ryburn, took place at the residence of Mr T. R. Stewart,* The -bride looked charming in a well-fitting and - stylishlyniade coat and-skirt, of fawn coating, revers of cream bengaline and a vest of cream bengaline and chifi'on,_with hat to match. The bridesmaids were Misses Emma and Hazel Stewart, the former attired in coat'and skirt of fawn covert coat-, ing, with cream merveilleux vest and hat to match; and the latter in' ivory Japanese silk and large Leghorn hat, trimmed with chif£on,-,baby ribbon and ostrich tips. After -the " : ceremony a-number of guests were entertained, at the~ wed ding breakfast, and '-the usual- toasts were honoured. ... - : ' Our Colytoh correspondent writes : —The r second annual ball of .the Colyton Rifle .Club took place', on Friday evening last,». o . and was an unqualified success.. The Man- - gaone Hall was comfortably filled, and vouth and beatity '-'chased the glowing hours with flying feet "far into the small hours of the morning. The decorations, flags, ferns, nikaus. on the walls, added to the charm of the scene. The floor, which had been prepared by an energetic committee, was in excellent order. Good music was provided by Haybittle's Band. A , recherche supper tastefully laid out, was fully appreciated. ' Altogether, the committee of management is to'-he congratulated on" the excellence -of the entertain-. ment which'was provided.' • - *■'- * * .. #. - ■_.'■ n Mr H. Downey, who has for some twenty-three years engine-driver on the. Foxton-New Plymonth section of the railways, has been transferred to Auckland. Mr Downey is one of the most popular drivers on 'the line, and it is to be hoped that his promotion will be substantial. Mr and Mrs Downey have always taken a keen interest in the social functions of the district and are universally liked for their. kind' and genial demeanour. We wish 'them'"every'-success in their new sphere.

. The Drill Hall, Wanganui, was t very prettily decorated last Friday evening, the occasion being the annual ball grven by Miss -Brewer. : The floor was in excellent , condition, and the large number of young ■ -folk who attended thoroughly eil .l° v . ecl themselves for a' couple of hours. Miss Delvis - and other . ladies assisted Miss Brewer in making the pupils dance so rsuccessful. , -At.nine, o.'clock, the. ball proper commenced, which was. largely at-, tended. Tlie music was supplied by Mr A: Gower and an efficient string band. Ihe catering, was done by Mr W. S. Dustm. The ball was a Conspicuous success and everyone, enjoyed themselves, heartily.