FEATHERSTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 27 May 1940, Page 7

FEATHERSTON

HOMESTEAD DESTROYED \ FIRE AT FERNSIDE. ("Times-Age" Special.) On Saturday night between G and 7 o'clock fire totally destroyed the old homestead at Fernside owned by Mrs Algie, Senr., and occupied by herself, daughter and son. The house which was a two-storey one of about 14 rooms, was built in the early days of heart of totara. The Featherston Fire Brigade went out to the scene of the fire, but was quite unable.to effect a save, owing to poor water supply. Willing helpers saved some of the furniture and personal belongings. Unfortunately a large qauntity of wheat stored in an adjacent shed, which also caught fire, was destroyed. Much sympathy is felt for Mrs Algie, who has spent the greater part of her life at Fernside. WEDDING NIX—HALL. At St. John’s Church, Featherston, the wedding of Mr William C. Nix, elder son of Mr and Mrs C. J. Nix, Tauherenikau, to Miss Eileen Hall, daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley Hall, Kumenga, Pirinoa, was solemnised. The Rev. J. T. Holland officiated. Mrs T. Gold (Greytown) presided at the organ and during the service rendered the solo “Because” very sweetly. The bride, who' was escorted by her father, made a very charming picture in a slim fitting trained gown of ivory satin with a beautiful embroidered veil. She carried a bouquet of white roses and chrysanthemums. The bride was attended by two bridesmaids, Miss Paddy Nix and Miss Alma Hall, whose frocks were of green and cyclamen shot taffeta. They carried green velvet muffs and sprays of chrysanthemums in cyclamen shades, similar sprays being worn in their

bridegroom was supported by 5 Messrs Bertie Williams and Norman Nix. After the ceremony 'a reception, attended by about 150 guests, was held at “Waipoto,” Tauherenikau, the residence of Mr and Mrs C. J. Nix, who, with Mr and Mrs Hall, received the ' guests. Mrs Hall wore a tan frock with green coat and hat, and Mrs Nix a gown of cyclamen satin crepe, with hat to match and a squirrel cape. A number of appropriate toasts were honoured. Later Mr and Mrs Nix left for the north, the bride travelling in a smart green suit with tan accessories. In the evening about 200 young people celebrated the occasion with an informal dance in the woolshed at “Waipoto,” visitors being present from Hawke's Bay, Wellington, and all parts of the Wairarapa and Manawatu.

GOLF CLUB STABLEFORD COMPETITION. The following is the result of the second round of the Stableford competition, held on Saturday afternoon:— W. Rowles, 33, 2, 35; A. White, 21, 12, 33; G. O’Neale, 29, 3, 32; M. Benton, 14, 18, 32; H. Neilson, 14, 18, 32. The second round for the Shield will be played next Saturday. Church Services. The services at the various churches yesterday were well attended. The preacher at the evening service at St. John’s Church was the Rev. C. H. Isaacson, of Wellington. The Rev. J. T. Holland conducted the services in the evening at St. Paul’s pro-Cathedral in. Wellington.