PERSONAL ITEMS

Wairarapa Daily Times, 13 May 1932, Page 4

PERSONAL ITEMS

Air G. K. Rodda, of the Bank of New Zealand staff, Masterton, has be|n transferred to Napier, and his duties on Tuesday. Rev. W. Parker, of Alasterton, lias accepted a unanimous invitation to superintend a South Auckland circuit, commencing in April, 1933. A London cable states that the Prime Alinister, Air Ramsay AlaeDonald, who continues to make good progress, will probably leave the nursing home towards the end of next week. At yesterday’s luncheon of the Al.-t&y terton Rotary Club, a vote of condolence was passed with the relatives of - the late Air D. 11. Edwards, Avho was one of the foundation members of the club. The friends of Air W. R. S. Rantin, of Alasterton, will regret to hear of his death, which occurred yesterday morning in Christchurch. The late Mr Rantin was well-known in Alasterton, where he practised as a dentist for two or three years. He leaves a no family. At a special meeting of the Trusl Lands Trust leave of absence for three months was granted the secretary, Mr C. V. Yates, on account of ill hea!HC t v- ‘ r ' At last night’s meeting of the Trusts the hope was expressed that Air Yates would soon regain good health. During the absence of the secretary, Air W. B. Tates will be acting-secretary. An event probably without precedent in the history of the Dominion took place to-day, when Air and Airs Alexander Kilgour, of Cutten Street, St. Kilda, celebrated the seventieth anniversary of their marriage, which took place, at East Taieri on 13th Alay, 1862. The ceremony was held at the residence of the bride’s parents, Air and Airs Alex- v ander Peat, and the officiating minister was the Rev. W. Will. At that time Air Kilgour was 22 years of age and his bride was 16, so that their ages to-day are 92 and 86 respectively. The many old friends of Airs 11. Searaneke paid -a to their home in Gordon Street, Lans-. . downc, on Monday evening last to bicH them farewell, as they are leaving Alasterton, where they have resided for many years, to take up farming in the Eketahuna district. A very happy time was spent in dancing and games. During the evening Air Alorris, an old friend of the family, in a neat speech, commented on the sterling qualities of Air and Airs’ Searaneke, and presented them with a dinner set on behalf of those present. He wished them every success and happiness in their new home. A very enjoyable evening was brought to a close with the singing of “For They Are Jolly Good Fellows” and “Auld Lang Syne.” There was a large attendance of mourners from all parts of the district and Wellington at the funeral yesterday afternoon of the late Air Douglas Edwards, which took place in Alasterton. A large number of very beautiful wreaths bore testimony to the high rfe. spect in which the late Air Edwards was held. Among others, floral tributes were reecived from the Competitions Society, Alastertfisßark Bowling Club, Masonic Lodge No. 238, Old Boys’ Football Club, the proprietors.of the Vacuum Oil Company, and also the staff of the A r aeuum Oil Company. The burial service was conducted by the Rev. E. AI. AlcLevie and a Alasonie service was read by Mr E. Hollis. The pall-bearers were Alessrs. G. Hartshorn, H. Jansen, T. W. McMaster, R. H. Rawnslev, C. D. Gordon and L. W. Gilbert. At Featherston, on Wednesday, Aliss Margaret Alary Leach, eldest daughter of Air and Airs James Leach, of Waiorongomai, was married to Air George Ellis Garde, elder son of Airs Carde and the late Air G. E. Carde, of Wanganui. Full choral Nuptial Mass was celebrated by the Rev. Father Kaven-. ey, of Carterton. The bride, who waC given away by her father, wore a charming frock of ivory ring velvet, with a tight-fitting bodice, cut on straight lines, with a flared skblending in a train. She also wore veil and wreath of orange blossom. The bridesmaids, Alisses Joan Leach, sister of the bride, and Betty Rankin, of Auckland, wore deep rose georgette frocks, with flounced skirts and delphinium blue silk velvet coatees and felt hats to tone with the coatees. They also carried beautiful bouquets. The bridegroom, who is the captain of the Wanganui Harrier Club, was supported by Air R. Shaw, of Wanganui, as best man. Air B. J. Leach, brother of the bride, was groomsman.