TIMARU.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume IX, Issue 11, 12 March 1892, Page 254

TIMARU.

Dear Bee, February 23. What fearful weather we have been having lately, especially down this way. We not only have had so much rain here, but such a fearful sea for about a week. One day in particular the sight was so magnificent that it drew crowds of spectators to the shore all day. The sea dashed over the whole length of the breakwater, carrying with it great quantities of shingle, most of which it deposited on the breakwater and wharf. The waves were a tremendous height before they broke, and huge white breakers were rolling into Caroline Bay for more than two miles out with a noise like thunder. Oh ! it was a glorious sight! Many thought the sea rougher than on the memorable fourteenth of May. Of course, bathing was impossible for some days, but I am quite sure the visitors to Timaru must have felt quite repaid for this loss by witnessing such a grand sight. There have been such fearful floods, too, down South of here. lam afraid many poor farmers have suffered severely. Some of them in Otago had their sheaves washed bodily away, for of course, the grain was all, or nearly all, standing in stook, very few, unfortunately, having begun to stack. It has all sprouted, though in some places not so much as was feared. It will be disastrous to farmers everywhere. However, the weather looks more settled now, and one may hear in all directions the monotonous hum of the threshing machine. Many, indeed, have been threshing from stook. I expect you have heard all about Mr A. E. G. Rhodes’ wedding, but in case you have not I will give you a brief account. The bride was Miss Rose Moorhouse, of Waimate, and the wedding took place in St. Augustine’s Church, Waimate. The ceremony was performed by Bishop Harper, assisted by the local clergyman, Rev. J. Totham, and Rev. C. Coates', of Lyttleton. Mr Barton, of Wellington, was best man, and the six bridesmaids were Miss Mabel Studholme, Miss Ruth Studholme, and Miss Alice Moorhouse (cousins of the bride), Miss Amy Rhodes (cousin of the bridegroom), and the two little M isses Laing-Meason. Miss M. Studholme wore a pink dress trimmed prettily with pale grey chiffon; Miss R. Studholme, Miss Moorhouse, and Miss Rhodes wore pretty grey gowns trimmed with pink silk ; The Misses Laing-Meason, nieces of the bride, looked very pretty in pink silk frocks picked out with pale grey, bronze shoes and stockings. Each bridesmaid wore a beautiful gold bracelet set with pearls, the gift of the bridegroom. Miss Moorhouse was married from the house of her aunt, Mrs Michael Studholme. A great many guests were assembled in response to the liberal invitations of Mrs Studholme. Among them were Mrs G. Rhodes (Wellington), Mrs R. Rhodes (of Elmwood, Christchurch), and her' daughters—the Misses Amy and Emily Rhodes. Mrs B. M. Moorhouse (Christchurch) and her sons, Dr. Moorhouse, and Mr F. Moorhouse, Mr and Mrs G. Laing-Meason (of Timaru), and their daughters, Mrs Buchanan (Timaru), Mr W. Moorhouse (Wellington), Mr I*. Studholme, Mr and Mrs J. M. Barker, Mrs A. Boyle and her daughter, Mr G. H. Rhodes (Claremont), Mr Frank Perry, Miss Alice Moorhouse, Rev. C. Coates and Mrs Coates, Mr H. Beswick (Christchurch), Mrs Blakiston, Mr Robert H. Rhodes, Mr and Mrs A. Clark, Mr E. T. Rhodes (Hadlow), Mr, Mrs, and Miss Hassel, Mr and Mrs Parker, Mr and Mrs Smithson (Timaru), Messrs J. Thierens, H. Tripp, E. H. Cameron, G. McLean, and C. Perry. Mr and Mrs Cecil Perry, Mr and Mrs G. E. Rhodes, Mr A. Perry and his sons, and Miss Turnbull would also have been present but for the sad death of Mr H. Bristol, which occurred last week. Mr Bristol was a cousin of the bridegroom, and his death has cast a gloom over the whole community. He was a keen sportsman and a noted cricketer, and his loss will be much felt in Timaru, where he has spent the whole of his short life (twenty-four years). The bride’s dress was of beautiful white Duchesse satin with long train, and trimmings of white chiffon and ostrich tips. Orange blossoms were fastened on the left side of the train and in the hair, surrounded by a profusion of tulle, which composed the veil. The dress fitted to perfection, and was the admiration of all who saw it. The travelling dress was also extremely pretty, being of soft grey with vest of silver and white brocade. The happy pair left by south express en route for Australia and Tasmania. This week we have the Rev. W. J. Mayer here. We have all looked forward with great interest to his visit. It is such a good idea, I think, to send him out here, for Dr. Barnado could never stir up the same amount of interest in his splendid institution by any other means. He is a most wonderful man, and I am sure his representative, .Mr Mayer, will be well received everywhere he goes. I do not think he will return home empty-handed (or pocketed). At all events the theatre was crowded the other night when the Company gave an entertainment here. Every available corner was filled, numbers standing in all parts, and the stage being packed. Rev. Mr Mayer’s description of the Homes was extremely interesting, and his cause evidently met with sympathy, for a very large sum was collected during the evening. The Bycicle Clubs held their annual sports last week, but they were decidedly ‘ damped ’by the weather. Of course, very few ladies were present, but on the whole, although the track was rather heavy, the sports were very good. A large complimentary banquet was given the other evening to Mr Moss Jonas. A great many guests met inr the Assembly rooms, all of whom were old friends of Mr

Jonas. Some very good speeches were made, and a pleasant evening was spent. The cold weather is creeping upon us once more. Many of the shops are exhibiting winter goods. It seems as if the summer was only just beginning. Now, dear Bee, Imust leave off.

Estelle.