GOLDEN WEDDING

Hokitika Guardian, 11 January 1929, Page 3

GOLDEN WEDDING

(Dunedin Star.) On New Year’s Day, 1879, Georg Henry Clarkson was married to Eupha Nicol at Hokitika, and the annivei sary of this important event of lift, years *go was celebrated on Xe\ Year’s Night, 1929, at a “weddiiij breakfast” in St. Peter’s Hall, Cargil Hoad, Dunedin. The chair was ocer pied by -Mr Edward Cameron (son-in law), and the following sons am daughters were present:—Robert am William (Dunedin), Florence (Clyde! Beatrice (Milton), Rubina (Dunedin') Jessie (Wellington), and Lottie (Na pier). Several apologies and telegram: oif congratulation were read from mem bers of the family and friends of tin “ bride and bridegroom ” who were unable to be present. After the toasl of ‘ The King ’ had been enthusiastically drunk, the chairman extended ; warm welcome to the forty guests win were present, and enjoined upon them to enter into the spirit oif the festivity, and make themselves quite at home. A pleasing feature of the function was the presence of fourteen of the thirtynine grandchildren, the ages of whom range from one 'year to twenty-four years. A first-class musical programme was gone through, all the- items but two being given by sons, daughters, and grandchildren. 'Hie following is the list of the performers Piano solo, Mrs H. Turley; songs—Mrs E. Cameron, Misses Joyce Coventry and Alma Chapman, Mr Ruston, and Mr W. Clarkson; duet, AlrO. 11. Clarkson and .iris R. Coventry; recitations— Misses Ivy Anscombe, Doreen Cameron and Petty Coventry. A feature of the programme was the excellent rendition of ‘The Holy City’ by the “ bridegroom ” (Mr G. H. Clarkson). The. chief toast oif the evening was that of the ‘ Bride and Bridegroom.’ Air H. Turley, an old friend of the family, was quite at home in proposing this , toast. On rising to reply, the ‘‘bride-1 groom ” was cheered, and in a short and neat speech he recalled several reminiscences of days gone by. A golden wedding cake was cut by the 11 bride.” and all present partook of it, everybody once more wishing the couple long life and happiness. The toast oif ‘The Family’ was proposed by -Mrs Chapman, and responded to by the eldest daughter, Florence. The health of the chairman was honoured, and. responding, Air Cameron stated that he * J was proud to be a son-in-law of • such a “ fine old couple,” and expressed the wish that those present might be spared to be present at thendiamond wedding. The accompam-j ments to the items were played by. Mrs H. Turley and Mr B. Clarkson. The “bride and bridegroom” were, presented with a bouquet and button- ( hole respectively by Aliss Phyllis Cameron. The presentation of a wallet ot j notes from their -family was made to j the “bride and bridegroom,” by Aliss | Betty Coventry, who in a bright speech, wished her “ grandma ’ and “grandpa” the best of luck in the future years. Supper was partaken of, after which dancing was continued i till midnight.