TE WHETU.

Putaruru Press, Volume II, Issue 28, 24 April 1924, Page 3

TE WHETU.

AN EASTER WEDDING. A wedding of great interest to Te ( Whetu residents was celebrated in St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Putaruru, last Thursday, the contracting parties being Mr. William Martin, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Martin, of Drury, and Miss Adelene Jensen, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Jensen, of Te Whetu. Both young people have been residents of Te Whetu for some considerable time, where both are general favourites. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a pretty fawn costume, with shoes and hat to match. The bridesmaid, Miss F. Stone, was also dainty in a becoming fawn costume. The groom was ably supported by Mr. C. Sales as best man. The church was decorated for the occasion with white cosmos, the Putaruru ladies having carried out this work very prettily. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Connolly, of Matamata, and Mrs. Barnes, of Putaruru, presided at the organ. After the ceremony an adjournment was made to Bear’s tea-rooms, where a dainty repast was served, and appropriate toasts honoured. Mr. and Mrs. Martin left by train for Rotorua, showers of rice and good wishes accompanying them from a host of friends on the platform. The hall at Bartholomew’s Mill, Te

Whetu, was the scene of a large and gay gathering on the previous Saturday evefiing, the occasion being a gift

evening to Miss Jensen in honour of her approaching marriage. The management of the function was undertaken by the young ladies of Te Whetu and the result of their efforts I must have been gratifying to them. The Hall was packed to . overflowing (probably the largest attendance at any function yet held here), and was evidence of the esteem in which the young couple were held by the residents. The hall was prettily decorated with coloured paper streamers, which during the supper dance were cut and let fall amid the dancers. , Considerable quantities of confetti also added to the general gaiety, the , prospective bride being the centre of bombardment. Supper was in abundance, and was daintily served to all. Dancing was indulged in until a late hour, the music being supplied by Mr. W. Randell (piano) and Mr. Dobson (violin). Enjoyable vocal items were rendered by Mr. H. Randell and the Sailor’s Hornpipe by Mr. T. Burke. During the supper interval the gifts were opened for inspection, and the array of presents was extremely large and included many valuable and beautiful articles.

Speeches appropriate to the occasion were made by Mr. M. Butler, who spoke of the esteem in which the young couple were held, and wished them all good luck for their future happiness. Mr. Martin suitably responded, and cheers for Miss Jensen brought a happy evening to a close. On the Tuesday following, an evening was tendered to Mr. Martin by his fellow employees of the South Taranaki Building Co. in their hall at Te Whetu. Several toasts were honoured and during the evening occasion was taken by Mr. Butler, who presided over the gathering, to make a present to Mr. Martin of a well-filled purse, as a token of the good-will of his fellow employees. The function was interspersed with musical items, and concluded with cheers for the prospective bridegroom.