WAIAU PA.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 4, Issue 24, 26 March 1915, Page 1

WAIAU PA.

ORANGE BLOSSOMS

The local church presented a Ray spectacle on the morning of Wednesday, tiie 10th itist., on the occasion of the first wedding ceremony held in the building. The contracting parties were Mr J. W. Learning, second sou of Mr and Mrs Geo. Learning of Waiau, and Miss Elizabeth Dunsmuir, eldest daughter of Mr Uunßinuir, of Huntly. The clerk of the weather was in his most aniable mood, and provided a beautiful day. uven the pretty little church seemed to hold its heid somewhat jauntily, and .appeared to nod a proud welcome to each fresh arrival. The Kev. S. Nixon officiated. Th2 bride was given away by her father. TII2 bridesmaids were Miss Dorothy Leaminn and Misa Maggie Dunsmuir Mr Harold Learning acted as best man and Mr Richard Dunsmuir as groomsman. The latter had come nil the way from Trentham to attend the ceremony, havirr -' tained extended leave for the evc.t. The bride's dress was of white siik, silk overlaca yoke and baske, with the usual veil and orange blossoms. After the cfrern-ry the happy coupte were met at the door with showers of rice The wedding party were conveyed to and from the chucrh by Mr Robert Clark in his motor car. A large number of guests, mostly relations, attended tha wedding breakfast at Mr George and thoroughly enjoyed the excellent repast. At night a reception was given in the school by the parents of tha bridegroom, ami was well attended. Mr Owen maie an efficient M.C. and Mr F. McLarin supplied excellent music, Songs were rendere.l by Mesdimes Robinson and Aspin, and Messrs Roper and McLarin. A number of residents presented the young couple with a handsome marble clock, an alarm clock, and a vary serviceable hanging lamp, which were much appreciated. The presents from othar sources were both numerous and costly, The iMmiliar tin-cans were brought into requisition a few nights later.