EDENDALE

Southland Times, Issue 21822, 27 September 1932, Page 9

EDENDALE

SILVER WEDDING. The silver wedding of Mr and Mrs Charles Milne, Edendale, was celebrated at their residence, “Thornliepark,” Edendale, on Monday, September 19. A large company of relatives, friends and neighbours gathered to fender congratulations to the happy pair and under the chairmanship of the Rev. R. D. McEwan a happy evening was spent. Mr and Mrs Milne were married _ at Otama on September 18, 1907, the minister being the late Rev. T. Paulin, Their best maid was Miss C. McPhail, now of Dunedin, their flower girl, Miss M. Byars, now Mrs E. Collins, Otama, and the best man, Mr George Milne, Edendale. The two last-named were present at the silver wedding as were also Mrs A. Byars, Otama, sister of Mrs Milne, and Mrs R. Lambert, Woodlands, sister of Mr Milne. The occasion was marked by the usual happy interchange of reminiscences, followed by a good programme of songs, recitations and community singing, items being given by Mesdames D. Caldwell, G. Sutherland, R. Turnbull and R. D. McEwan and Messrs W. J. Lennon, A. Archibald, S. Simmons. A. Hall and R. D. McEwan. A handsome oak tea-wagon, suitably inscribed, was presented to Mr and Mrs Milne and the chairman in doing so, spoke of the long association with Edendale which both could claim, also of the help they had been in the development of the district, Mr Milne as a very successful farmer, Mrs Milne as a supporter of the church and every good work, and both as fine neighbours who ever gave readily to assist others. He wished them every prosperity and trusted that God would spare them to enjoy, during the next twenty-five years, the fruits of the past twenty-five years of sowing and working. Sincere and happy felicitations were also tendered by Messrs A. Hall, W. J. Lennon, W. McDonald, N. McKelvie, R. K. McDonald, D. Caldwell, S. Simmons and R. Reid. In his reply, Mr Milne thanked the company for their presence, kind wishes and fine present, making reference to the early days in Edendale with their strenuous working conditions, the fine co-operative spirit of the early pioneers and the satisfaction he felt at the district’s wonderful growth. He also acknowledged the great help his wife had been to him not only as a wife and mother, but as a counsel and strength. He advised all young people to face bravely the tasks of life and never be afraid of hard work nor miss the satisfaction of helping one another. The cutting of a wedding cake, a generous supper, votes of thanks and “Auld Lang Syne” concluded a memorable function.