Wedding at Rahotu.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVI, Issue 131, 7 June 1904, Page 2

Wedding at Rahotu.

WELLS-WHITE, A wedding that excited a good deal of interest throughout the coastal districts between New Plymouth and Opunake eventuated on Friday last at the Methodist Church, Rahotu, I when Mr Arnold Wells, son of the late Mr Z. Wells, of Mangorei, was united in the bonds of holy matrimony to Miss M. L. (Lizzie) White, daughter of Rev. J. H. White, of Rahotu. Both families being very well known throughout the district, and highly respected, it was but natural, perhaps, that there should bs a very large attendance of the public, in addition to a gathering of the numerous relatives, to witness the 4 ceremony. A space was reserved for ; and rally occupied by the scholars of the Ngariki Road Sunday School, of which Miss White has been for seven years superintendent. The church had been prettily decorated for the occasion by Mrs West and Mrs Roebuck, who made good use of a pro- - fusion of white flowers and evergreens. Tho service was fuUy choral, Miss White having been an enthusiastic church worker, and as the bridal party entered the church, the congregation sang "The Voice that Breathed o'er Eden." ReV. ,J. Hi ' White, the bride's father, assisted -by-v llov. J. N. Buttle, conducted the service. Tho bride, who was given, away by her brother, Mr Herberf' White, of New Plymouth, wore a pretty dress of lavender grey, trimmed with cream silk lace and insertion, a rich laco veil, and carried a, lovely shower bouquet. She -was attended by three bridesmaids, Miss Gertrude F. White, cousin of the bride, dressed in a nice white muslin, with black picture hat, and two little girls, Miss Edna White, the bride's niece, and Miss Clarice Wells, niece of the bridegroom, who looked very pretty in white muslin frocks' ) ii nd white felt hats, carrying crooks. Mr Arthur Wells, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. When the ceremony of "joining of hands" had been concluded, Mendelsohn's

"Wedding March" was played by Mr Harold 'J'. White, the bride's brother, us the party left tho church, showered as they passed with rice and good wishes. Tho friendß who hud assembled were asked to remain in tho church, where light refrcshmmlm> served. After photographs had bcenl( secured, a largo number of relatives sat down to 'breakfast in the schoolhouse. After the moro solid portion of the repast, which was provided on a lavish scale, tho usual toasts were proposed and loyally honoured. Mr Herbert Wells proponed "The Bride," • and Mr Harold White "Tho Bride* groom," the groom acknowledging tho toasts. Mr Thomas White, uncle of the bride, proposed "The Bridesmaids," the best man responding. Rev. J. N. Buttlo proposed " The liride's Parents," and Hev. J. H. White replied. "The Guests" was proposed by Mr G. H. White and re:,nonded to by Mr Anderson. The wedding presents received were very numerous, and included many useful and valuable articles, among which was tho handsome clock presented by tho Ngariki lload Sunday scholars. Late in the afternoon, the newly- ; wedded couple drovo off to Opunake, on their way south for the honeymoon. A large number of New Plymouth friends returned to town the name evening by a special coach.