WEDDING BELLS AT MAROKOPA.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 424, 20 December 1911, Page 7

WEDDING BELLS AT MAROKOPA.

BARLOW-

-WILLISONf

Own Correspondent

Never before has the Marokopa Hall been used for so pretty a ceremony, never before has it held so large a concourse of people a-i met together on Monday, 11th inst., to witness the marriage of Rosie, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Wiliison to Mr Rim 3 Barlow, both of this district, in

which thay have resided for many years. Heaven marked her approval j of the happy event by sending a peri feet day and the old adage, "Hanoy is I the bride the sun shines on" wa3 in the minds of all awakening in the old people happy memorries of the past in the young people visions of what might be. The hall was tastefully decorated for the occasion by friends and helpers who, under the capable management of Mesdames Chase and Wade of Kawhia, converted the hall into a veritable fairv land. At the hour of midday the ceremony began. The bridegroom, ecsorted by the best man, Mr Harry Richards, pnd the groomsman, Mr Lance Wiliison, took their places at the altar. Then a few moments the crowd parted to the right and left forming a lane up which the bride, on the arm of her father, and accompanied by the bridesmaids, was led. The bride wore a pretty robe of white silk with the usual veil and orange blossoms, and carried a choice bouquet of white roses. The Rev. Allan Job, of Kawhia, officiated, tying the nuptial knot successfully. When the happy couple left the building to the sweet tones of the "Wedding March," "the boys" outside set up rousing cheers, subjecting them to the customary showers of rice, etc. It is estimated that about 300 guests sat down to the sumptuous wedding breakfast. The host, Mr J. Wiliison, spoke in feeling terms of the kindness and sympathy shown by their many friends who had assembled to witness the marriage of his daughter. He referred to the bridegroom's success as an athlete, more particularly at the sports of last March, at which time he won "the ladies' bracelet." Time since had proved that one success made another as the day's festival indicated. The Rev. Job also spoke, saying what a favourable impression he now had of the district and its good people. The address was listened to with interest, and at the conclusion ha asked the best man to honour tha bride and bridegroom in the customary manner. Mr Richards rose to the occasion and was greeted with much applause, likewise the bridegroom who gracefully acknowledged the expresisona of goodwill. The presents, which included an area cf land, some horses and cattle, a considerable sum of money in cheques, and a cartload of pretty and useful articles for the home, are positively too numerous to mention. The wedding ball was a grand function, music being supplied by Mrs Chase and Mr Wynyard. Dancing continued till daylight when the gue3ta began to make their way homeward, all proud that they had witnessed the launching of yet another ship of matr.'mony on the vast Ocean of Time.

(A Correspondent). Monday, the 11th inst., was a redletter day in Marokopa, being thw occasion of the marriage of the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Wiliison, to Mr Rima Barlow. The bride was attended by two bridesmaids—Miss 0. Wiliison, sister of the bride, and Miss May Carr the best men were Lance Wiliison, brother of the bride, and Mr H. Richards. The bride was given away by her father. The public hall was tastefully decorated for the occasion, the ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr -Job. After the ceremony was over fully 300 guests sat down to a sumptuous breakfast. The tables were beautifully decorated with flowers and ferns. Mr Job proposed the health of Mr and Mrs Wiliison. Mr Stanley, speaking to the toast, spoke of Mr and Mrs Wiliison being tlie pioneers of the district, and that they had always been to the front in any advancement of the district. The large number of guests present was a fair idea of their popularity in the dis trict and other districts as well. At a large table at the end of the hall the wedding rresents were exhibited which were useful and valuable. The following is a list: —-Mr O'Donald, set carvers in morocco case; Mr Bridgeman, silver backed hair comb and brush in case; Sir and Mrs Partridge, set vases; Mr T. Wheelan, set carvers in morocco case; Mr E, C. Stanley, silver cruet stand; Mr and Mrs Armitage, table centre, cushion cover; Mr and Mrs Chase, afternoon tea set; Mr and Mrs Wiley, set vases; Mr G. T. Armitage, afternoon silver tea spoon and fruit forks in case; Mr Shearer, table ware; Mr J. Forbes, clock; Mr and Mrs Hality, counterpane; Mr Kupa, bible; Haylock family, silver entree dishes; Mr G. Lunie, silver afternoon tea set; Mr and Mrs C. Haylock, silver cream jug and tray; Mrs Tamaranga, tea pot; Mr and Mrs Fairhali, table centre and j silver bread fork; Mrs MeGrath, sugar basins; Mr B. MeGrath, vegetable dishes; Mrs Robertson. cushion ; covers; Mr Noble, butter dish and | sugar basin; Mr Poulson, set of jugs; j Mrs and Miss Klein, toilet set; 'Miss j M. Partridge, cups and saucers; Miss ; Haylock, cushion; Mr Tamaranga, ; Maori mats; Mr A. Wiliison, dining j room chairs; Mr Waitre, Maori mats; Mr Johnston, dining room lamp; Mr | and Miss Haylock, marble clock; Mr ] D. Stanley, silver jam spoons in case; j Marokopa Football Club, silver egg j stand; from several young friends, ; cheque for £lO Is; J. Kinnane, cheque; M. Kinnane, cheque; Mr P. Saunders, cheque; Mr Saringhausen. j cheque; Mr W. Jones, cheque; Mr J. ( Wouldes, cheque; Mr lionore, j cheque; Mr Smith, cheque; Dr Jen- i kins, set books; Mr and Mrs J. i Wiliison, bed room furnishing. A j delightful dance was given by Mr and j Mrs Wiliison in the evening the hall, j and dancing was kept up till the small | hours of the morning and thus ended one of the most interesting weddings ever held in the Marokopa district. I