WAIROA NOTES.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LI, Issue 16918, 24 December 1925, Page 6

WAIROA NOTES.

The grade gained by the last parcel of butter sent away from the loca 1 dairy factory was 50 points. The Maori boy alleged to have broken into Mr E,. Balfour’s cycle shop and stolen a bicycle and electric torch, appeared before the local Justices. The case was adjourned for six months, on condition that the boy’s undo looked after him. The property was recovered and handed back to the owner. A shipment of 261 boxes of Wniroa Dairy Factory butter left by the Tangaroa.

The annual Christmas tree and breakup party in connection with St. Paul's Church was well attended by children, parents and teachers, and fur a time the church grounds presented a busy scene. The tree, which' was well loaded, was despoiled of its varied ‘'fruit”; after this tea was served and then followed a short speech by the vicar, the Rev. Mr Shardlow, ALA,, and the prize distribution. The evening was finished up with games, etc. The children of members of the local lodge of Druids had a great time 3’ound a Christmas tree at the Cabaret, and besides the gifts thereon they were well supplied with icecreams, sweets, etc. It took “Father Christmas” nearly an hour to hand over to the children what was provided for them. Bongs, dances, and Highland music filled in the intervals. The parents, members and friends partook of supper, and everything was voted A.l.

Another of the moves made recently by Die Chamber of Commerce lias proved successful. The Postal Department has now arranged to accept and send on late fee letters up to a quarter of an hour of the closing of the ordinary mail. Mr Perry’s pupils gave a musical evening to mark the break-up for Die summer vacation. An excellent, programme of vocal and instrumental music was given, and at the close. Air J. F. Haughton thanked Air Perry for giving the audience the pleasure of listening to such an excellent programme. I The i next vessel listed for the meat shipping at Waikokopu is the Port Hunter, due about January 6. The Clydebank school picnic on Thursday drew a large attendance of pupils, parents, and friends. Races, games, and competitions were indulged in and ‘al fresco” luncheon under the willows was much enjoyed. The prizes also were given out by the chairman of the committee, Mr AlcKcnzie. An unique feature of the break-up of a school was the function in which the pupils of the Waihua school took part. They were conveyed by lorry to M'orere hot springs, where they enjoyed themselves very much. This was followed by an invitation to the pictures by the Gaiety lessee. WEDDINGS.

A wedding of considerable interest ,to Wairoa was celebrated at the residence of Mrs W. P. Shaw, of Lucknow street, on Monday, when Miss Lois (Maide) iShaw, younger daughter of the late W. F. SJiaw and Mrs Rliaw, was married to Mr P. ]) Grant, eldest son of Mr and Mrs It. M. Grant, of Wellington. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr Foster Shaw, was attired in a sleeveless frock of white silk morocain. Stic was all-ended by Miss 15. Rumiingliam, of Wellington, who wore a. dress of biscuit-colorerl georgette. Hr Hov Shaw, brother of iho bride, was best man. Tho Rev. W. Haelnmi. who lias been a- close friend of the family for the last 40 years, performed the ceremony. The young copule left later for Rotorua on their honeymoon. At St. Paul’s Church, by the Rev. Mr Shardlow, Miss Florence 0. Alford, only daughter of Mr and Mrs E. H. Afford. of Kokako, Wnikaremoana, was united in the bonds of matrimony to Mr C. J. Tapper, second son of Mr and Mrs E. Tapper, of Tapin', Waikareinoana. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dress of silver embossed tissue, train of silver lined with pink. 't he bridemaids were Miss Croft and Miss Roddy. “Peter” Roddy and Betty Rurridge. made dainty flower girls. The bride’s train was carried by Master David deLautonr, as page. Mr Harry Tapper was best man. Mr K. Alford was groomsman. Mr Jv. Wilson, at the organ, played the "Wedding March.” After the, reception .the young couple went - -sou(l) on their honeymoon.