OHAUPO.

Waikato Argus, Volume IV, Issue 281, 30 April 1898, Page 4

OHAUPO.

Wedding.—On Wednesday last a very pretty wedding took place at Pukerimu, when the eldest daughter (Jessie) of Mr John Fisher, one of Waikato's oldest and prominent settlers, was uuited in the bonds of matrimouy to Mr H. Rhodes, youngest son of Mr E. Rhodes, of Tamahcre, another old settler. The marriage was held in the residence ot the bride's parents at 2 p.m., the officiating clergyman bfciDg the Rev. T. Scott, from Cambridge. Miss Maggie Fisher, sister of the bride, was brides- * maid, aud Master R. D. Fisher acted as best man. The bride wore a beautiful dress of fawn-coloured silk zephyr, trimmed with silk to match and the customary veil and orange, blossoms, in which she looked oharming. I couldn't help' thinking young Rhodes was a lucky fellow. He looked beaming and happy, and why shouldn't he ! He has a wife to be proud of. The bridesmaid wore a white dress with pale blue trimmings, which was very becoming. After the ceremony was over about forty of the immediate friends and relatives of both parties sat down to a sumptuous repast, when the health of the young couple was drunk, and everybody was happy. In the evening they departed for their home at Paterangi, amid showers of rice and blessings. I certainly wish them all the joy and happiness in the world. lam told there aro a few more young fellows in that direction who intend going into partnership. Well, it's a good time of the year for the purpose, the weather is fine and the press of work is over. Crops—The weather is just now good for threshing. I hear of some very good yields in this district ; the best as yet being 39 bushels of wheat to the acre, grown by Mr Pi. Robinson, at Te Rore ; Mr John Krippner coming next with 37 bushels, P. Kice 30 bushels and D, Munro 32 bushols, all in the Te Rore district. Mr Berry, of Whatiwhatihoe, threshed out 32 bushels to the aore, and i\ tons to the acre, neither crop had any manure. In Rangiaohia, the yield is from 30 to 35 bushels, and all the grain is of good quality. I was told that I exaggerated when I reported at harvest time that most ot the wheat at this end of the district would ruu 30 bushels, but I was right nevertheless. Phonograph Entertainment. - On Thursday evening Messrs Vauso Bros, gave an entertainment in the Public Hall. About 60 were present, and all went away well satisfied with their evening's amusement, all the selections being well rendered. The laughing song was a good one, and caused considerable laughter and applause. Mr Colhoun gave a recitation and Mr Laurie sang " Ben Bolt," both of which were again rendered by the machine. The effect was startling and elicited loud applause, Mr Laurie's voice being heard to perfection. A selection by the Te Awamurti Band was also well rendered. It was certainly a cheap entertainment, and one that will make a lasting impression on the minds of the heaters. It is wonderful to think how the human voice can be produced. The harmony of the evening was considerably marred by the interruptions from some parties who ought to have kept away. I wish Messrs Vause Bros, every success in their efforts to contribute to the amusement of the Waikato public.--(Own Correspondent).