Temuka

New Zealand Tablet, 5 June 1913, Page 47

Temuka

(From our own correspondent.) May 25. After a lengthy period of unsettled weather, South Canterbury is now enjoying what is termed a * good winter.’ °

On the eve of her wedding, Miss H. O’Connell was entertained by the members of the Children of Mary sodality and presented, with a handsome clock. The weekly meeting of the Temuka Catholic Club was held on Tuesday evening last, when there was an excellent attendance, Mr. J. Scott presiding. The programme-consisted of a mock Borough Council election for which there were eleven nominations.

On May 7, the wedding of Mr. E. Tarrant; and Miss M. Moriarty was celebrated in St. Joseph’s Church, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Father Kerley. Miss M. Cunnard acted as bridesmaid and-Mr. J*. Beri as best man. Afterwards a large number of guests adjourned to McDonald’s Rooms, where the wedding breakfast was held, the gathering being presided over by Mr. E. B. Gillespie. A quiet but pretty wedding took place on May 21, when Mr. R. Thistleton and Miss H. O’Connell (second daughter of Mr and Mrs D. O’Connell, of Seadown) were united in the bonds of Matrimony by the Rev. Father Kerley. Miss B. O’Connell (sister of the bride) and Miss Thistleton (sister of the bridegroom) were bridesmaids, whilst Mr. P. Hickey acted as best man. After the ceremony, the party were entertained at the residence of the bride’s parents. In the afternoon the happy couple left by motor car for Timaru, where they caught the express for the south, where the honeymoon was to be spent. ‘ -