NGARUAWAHIA.

Waikato Argus, Volume IV, Issue 267, 29 March 1898, Page 2

NGARUAWAHIA.

Wedding.—On Wednesday, the 23rd inst., a quiet but very pretty wedding took place in thi3 little townsh'p, the contracting parties being Mr John Ragg. who is well known in the district, and Miss Isabella Nicol, youngest daughter of Mr Alexander Nieo l , one of our muchrespected settlers. Both the bride and the bridegroom are exceedingly popular among the young people here, and as a result of this the wedding presents were, io use the old expression, " both numerous and costly.'' Mr Ragg was for some time captain of the " Freetrader," one of the steamers then trading on the Waikato River. During this time, by his hearty disposition and pleasant manners, he won the esteem of all those who in any way came in contact with him. Some two years ago he decided to seek " greener fields and pastures new," and consequently left the Waikato, his numerous friends wishing him success in his new sphere of action. The wedding ceremony was pei formed at River View, the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. J. M. Mitchell, of Hamilton, assisted by the Rev. Walter Smith, of Huntly and Ngaruawahia. The bride looked exceedingly well, dressed in a cream figured silk zephyr, trimmed with cream silk lace and ribbon, and wearing the customary orange blossoms. She Girried a bouquet, which was tastefully got up, and consisted of white cosmos and maiden hair ferns. The bridesmaid.* were Miss Moir, cousin of the bride, dressed in a pretty cream bishop's lawn, and Miss Madge Treacy aud Miss Louie Soppett, nieces of the bride, both dressed in sea-green nun's veiling. The pos : tion of best man wa3 filled by Mr VV. Paterson. After the ceremony aboat 60 guests sat down to a sumptuous breakfast. Dancing occupied the evening and was kept up heartily till early in the morning, and all seemed to enj y themselves thoroughly. During the dance songs were sung by Miss Paterson, Mrs Nicol, and Mejsrs T. Paterson, senr., W. Paterson, E. L Sneliing and b\ Hunt, aad a recitation was given by Mr T. U. Wells. The following day Mr and Mrs Ragg lift by the 10.30 train on their houcymoon trip, amidst the good wishes of all those who knew them. Obituary.—lt is with much regret that I have to record the death of an old identity in the person of Mr Lockie, who died at his residence at four o'clock on Friday afternoon. Mr Lockie was a man of an irou constitution and never until quite recently knew what it was to have an illness, but for the past foitnight he has been suffering from inflammation of the lungs, which eventually caused his death.—(Own Correspondent).