WAIROA.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXV, Issue 15, 13 August 1897, Page 29

W A I R O A.

(From an occasional correspondent.) A very pleasant gathering met on Monday night, July 12, at the residence of the Rev. Father Le Pretre, when the choir assembled to present Miss Harmer. who is about to enter the bonds of matrimony, with a small token of their esteem. The choirmaster, Mr P Cosgro\e, presented Miss Harmer with a very handsome toilet set' which he hoped would always remind her of the good feeling which had always been extended her by the choir. He also spoke about her \aluable services, which were prized greatly by the congregation, and hoped her new life would not in any way separate her from helping in the choir. The wedding of Miss Harmer, of Wairoa. to Mr. Thomas Pearce of Waiparapa, Wairoa. took place in St. Peter's Church on Wednesday morning at nine o'clock, the Rev. Father Le Pretre being the officiating clergyman. The church was packed to the doors with friends and well-wishers of the bride and bridegroom. Mrs P Cosgrove presided at the organ and played the Wedding- March' Before the ceremony the Rev. Father, in a few words, impressed on the young couple the duties which they must fulfil to ensure a happy future, and at the same time wished them all the blessings possible. The Mass was then (proceeded with, the choir singing Ooncone's Mass in excellent style. After the signing of the register the bridal party left the church amidst a perfect shower of rice and other projectiles, which were meant as a blessing to the happy pair. The wedding breakfast was held at Mrs. Harmer's (the residence of the bride's mother), where a most sumptuous breakfast was laid in style and done full justice to. about (10 guests being present. The bride was dressed as follows • Handsome white cashmere dress, A\ith silk trimmings: sprays of orange blossoms with wreath and veil to match. The bridesmaid was dressed in ere mi nuns' veiling, with ribbon trimmings and : h tt t to match. The afternoon was spent in a most enjoyable drive to Fruserharo'a and the festive occasion finished up with a social in Smith's Jubilee Hall m the evening, at which all present thoroughly enjoyed themselves.