SILVER WEDDING

Chronicle (Levin), 9 July 1946, Page 2

SILVER WEDDING

MR. AND MRS. JACK ROYAL . BRIGHT SOCIAL FUNCTION Mr. and Mrs. Jack Royal, who have been residents of Otaki for aiany years, on Saturday night entertained a large number of friends at Raukawa, when a most enjoyable evening was spent. Danumg was induiged in to bright musie oy Messrs. aharp and Bennett, Maori giris entertained with dancing and singing, while Mr. fom Gray rendered a solo in a pleasing manner. The gathering of some 200 guests was liberally catered for by Mr. and Mrs. Royal and the evening was marked by the evident enjoyment of all present. There was a generous supply of refreshments, wnile the oeautifui wedding cake was greatly admired. Mr. "Bunny" Carkeek was an abie master of ceremonies, while there were many -willing helpers in other directions. Among the visitors were a number from distant parts, who, with others present, wished Mr. and Mrs. Royal continued enjoyment through life. During the evening the Mayor, Mr. C. F. Atmore, said that it was a great pleasure to be present, and to be entrusted with the toast to their esteemed host and hostess, Mi'. and Mrs. R. J. Royal, the bridc and bridegroom of twenty-five years ago. During the wholc oi their life in Otaki of some seventeen . years' duration, they had associated themselves in all movemen.ts for the weiiare of the tc-wn-ship and district, and were always happy to contribute in a very generous meas.ure in monetary directions and in services to any worthy appeal. During the six long years of war the Patriotic Society and the Borough Council had entertained many hundreds of servicemen from the Navy, the Army, the Air Force and the Merchant

• Marine, and the catering arrangements had very often been entrusted to Mr. and Mrs. Royal with complete confidence. Mr. and Mrs. Royal had always carried out these duties in their usual able and cfficient manner and the speaker said he was giad to have the opportunity as Mayor, and also on behalf of the Patriotic Society, of thanking them for their splendid work. Ln his business of a baker, Mr. Royal had for 17 years provided the answer to their daily supplication, "Give us this day our daily bread." He had never once failed the people of Otaki, and one ancl all appreciated the service which he had rendered. In conclusion the speaker congratulated Mr. and Mrs. Royal on celebrating the silver jubilee of their wedding day. He hoped that their future would continue to be happy and prosperous, and that "we" shall all meet again twenty-five years hence to celebrate their golden wedding."

The Mayor's remarks were greeted with applause followed by the singing of "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows." A Maori song appropriate to the occasion followed. Mr. Carkeek, speaking on behalf of the Maori people, referred in glowing terms to the good work of Mr. and Mrs. Royal, and of the many friends they had made. He itated that the evening had been a wonderful one, and he hoped both would live to celebrate their golden and, later, their diamond jubilees. Mr. Royal in returning thanks, stated that he and Mrs. Royal appreciated the many remarks passed, and added that during •heir residence in Otaki they had mly done their duty. After 25 years in business he considered hey deserved a rest, and he hoped their sojourn would be a pleasant! ne. They had made many friends j in Otaki, and hopd to be in a posi- j tion to make even more. In con- j clusion he hoped that all would . spend an enjoyable evening. (Applause). Mr. Royal said that! he had derived much pleasure ! from the activities of the R.S.A., I and added that it was Mrs. Royal: who had done the work of catei--, ing, etc., while he had remained ln , the background. ' } Amidst further applause Mrs. Royal cut the cake. Dancing was ■' resumed, and finally the evening • concluded with "Auld Lang Syne."; Mr. H. O'Brien was the winner of ! the mystery parcel. Mr. and Mrs. Royal were the recipients of a large number of beautiful presents.