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Motueka Star, Volume IV, Issue 154, 10 February 1903, Page 3

Owing to boisterous weather the direct steamer Manaroa did not leave Wellington for Motueka until this afternoon. She returns to the Empire City tomorrow* evening. Mr J. A. Macdonald, representing the talented Black Family of musicians, 'is at present in town completing arrangements for their appearance tomorrow week;

A wedding which excited a considerable amount of interest in Motueka was solemnised at St. Thomas’ Church yesterday afternoon, when Dr Robert Noble Adams, of Takaka, and Miss Ella Gillies Leslie were united in the holy bonds of matrimony by the Rev. Thomas Johnston. The church, decorated for the occasion, was filled to overflowing by friends and well wishers of the contracting parties, both of whom were favoiably known throughout the district, the bride particularly so for her amiable disposition and willingness to place lier musical abilities at the service of those who have organised..social enter tainments for charitable and other objects. The bride, given away by her father, Mr John Leslie, was attired in a handsome dress of white satin, with veil and orange blossoms and looked charming. As bridesmaids she was accompanied by Misses C. and O. Leslie, Wheeler and Adams (sister of the bridegroom) all dressed in white silk, with hats to match, each carrying shepherds crooks appropriately decorated. Dr Adams was supported bv the Rev. W. Wills as best man. At the conclusion of the ceremony the wedding march was played by Mrs Svmes, and after the register nad been signed, the happy couple drove to the residence of the bride's parents amidst showers of rice and with the good wish--6S of those wno witnessed their departure. The wedding guests were entertained by Mr and Mis Leslie and at the conclusion Dr and Mrs Adams left for their future home, at Takaka. The presents to the bride were both numerous and beautiful.

Duppa Fitzgerald Wolfe, fifth son of Mr John Wolfe, of Sandy Bay, died at his parents residence on Saturday morning, after a short illness. The deceased, who was only 24 years of a°e. was well respected and "the bereaved parents have the sympathy of the public in their bereavement. The funeral took place on Sunday afternoon, a large number of settlers following the remains to the Riwaka cemetery, wheie the interment took place, the members of the good Intention Lodge of Oddfellows, to which deceased belonged, turning out in force. The burial service was read by the Rev. W. Wills.

Mrs Farmenter, of the Royal Hotel, Nelson, requires the services of a housemaid, who will receive the highest wages if suitable.

A youth, to learn the blacksmithing is required by Mr T. D. Goodman, of Ngatimoti. Mr R. Fry, the Riwaka-Takaka mailman, leaves here on .Monday next for his annual trip. Mr Fry proposes to visit a number of places on the east and west coast of the North Island, and expects B to be away about a month. During his absence a competent driver has been engaged to carry His Majesty’s mails. The Borough workmen this morning started to tar the water tables in High Street, a. necessary work, and one that .vill prove economical in the long run. The Borough Council will hold its monthly meeting this evening, when in addition to othor matters, tlie notice of motion given by His Worship the Mayor In the direction of reducing the number of councillors will be considered. -

IVIr Y 7, Akersten, the supervisor of the wharf extension, was present, at the meeting of the Motueka Wharf Board.yesterday, when the balance of the accounts in connection with the extended wharf and the new sheds were passed for payment. The Board expressed itself satisfied with Mr Akersten’s superintendence.

According to the New Zealand Mines Record just to hand fifty-five gold dredging companies in the colony were wound up during the six months ending 31st December last.