Wairoa Gossip.

Observer, Volume II, Issue 40, 18 June 1881, Page 440

Wairoa Gossip.

• — Gossipers assert that George Clark lias been forced into joining the Benedicts. — Dick Masefield is very popular amongst local sportsmen. — Mr Hawkins is the most accomplished " rinkist" at the Aratapu Kink Club meetings. — The "Infant" glories in ■wearing that most frivolous and absurd hat, the Tarn o 1 Shunter. — Mr Mason has grown considerably since his bass singing has been favourably commented upon by the Press. — A young gentleman who left this district some months ago for an Australian city, hns returned io fulfil his engagement with a leading loca beauty. Happy pair. —The Rev. F. T. Baker was loudly applauded during and at the conclusion of his speech at the Kopuru Annual School Entertainment, the other week. Where was the correspondent that he withheld this porbion of the news. — A person whose connection with the timber trade was severed some time ago, displayed his ignorance, the other day, in a most laughable manner. When remonstrating with an extravagant contractor, lie said: "Why man, it would take a milliner (millionaire) to stand such waste as that. — Te Kopuru is advancing. Six months ago it could only boast of possessing- two young ladies, for over fifty single men. Now it glories in seven beautiful damsels, The latest addition is a young lady assistant for the public school, whose services have been granted by the Board of Education. " Blessings on the Board of Education." Men now wear spotless linen, and have a civilized appearance. " Sic est vita." — The engagement list promised, is as follows :— Mr Stackpoole and Miss Emily Chadwick. Mr Bassett and Miss M. Chadwick, of Aratapu. Mr Barnard and Miss Lictle. Mr Bingrose and Miss Davern. Miss Forrester (the Kopuru belle) has refused many offers, no doubt her heart is o'er the sea. Mr J. Black, I may safely presume, is to be married shortly to a young lady residing near Auckland. There are many others to report, but they are making such slow progress that to see their names in print would only increase their timidity. Mr Mason wishes to be included in the list, bnt I do not believe he is in earnest with the young lady he mentioned, so will withold her name. . — A rather amusing elopement took place from Mangawhare, a few weeks back. W. K. lias, for along time, been enamoured with the charms of Miss G., well known at Host Downing's. Some months back, Willie proposed, ■was accepted, and everything seemed to be arranged. A house was built and nicely furnished. But "there's many a slip 'twixt the cup and the lip." The girl's relations did not relish the match, and persuaded her to relinquish, her love. Willie was disconsolate. For a few months' he silently brooded over his trouble, but his energy and steadfastness are proverbial, and he determined not to be outdone. He soon after heard that his was still true to him " in spite of all temptations." A mutual friend agreed to try aud "splice the break," and succeeded admirably. Secret meetings were held by the lovers, and an elopement agreed to. One Friday night, when Host Downing's household were enjoying a dance at a neighbouring station, they took horse, and left for Hokianga. There they were made "one" by Mr Von Sturnier, who, in the bridegroom's words, hold a " coroboree " over them for about ten minutes, and then declared them fixed for ever. The happy pair immediately returned to this district, where they intend residing. Of course they got themselves into a family row, but in the end forgiveness was extended, and now all is "as merry as a marriago bell."