PIRINOA

Wairarapa Times-Age, 29 December 1942, Page 5

PIRINOA

WEDDING ROIRI—MATENGA. (“Times-Age” Special.) A wedding of much interest to the natives of the Lowar Valley was celebrated at the Kahutara Hall, when Lena, youngest daughter of- Mr and Mrs Reinga Matenga, well-known residents of the district, was married to Kerehoma, eldest son of Mr and Mrs R. Roiri, of Otaki. The Rev. H. Taepa officiated. The bride, who was escorted by her father, was dressed in white satin, wearing the usual veil and orange blossoms, and was attended by Misses Ketia Te Maari and Simmonds as bridesmaids. They were both dressed in white satin, and each carried beautiful bouquets. The bridegroom had as best man his uncle, Captain Pirimi Tahiwi, while Messrs H. Tahiwi and P. Matenga acted as groomsmen. A reception was afterwards held in the dining room of the hall, when a large number of guests, both Maori and pakeha, sat down to the wedding breakfast. After the toast of the King had been honoured, Captain Tahiwi proposed the toast of the bride and bridegroom, which was responded to by the bridegroom. The toast of the parents was proposed by Mr J. Carter, and that of the bridesmaids by Mr Taepa. Messrs J. C. Bidwill and A. C. Pearce also spoke. Miss Weno Tahiwi presided at the piano during the marriage ceremony. A social gathering was later held, the Tahiwi family contributing several items which were repeatedly encored. The dance music was supplied by Mrs Ashton’s orchestra. Personal Items. Mr J. A. McDougall suffered a severe loss recently when his promising horse Islam died at Christchurch. The colt cost Mr McDougall 700 guineas as a yearling, and had been prepared for racing by F. D. Jones, of Christchurch. He won at the last Wellington meeting, but failed at the Christchurch Cup meeting. Mr and Mrs Nelson. Wellington, are the guests of Mr and Mrs Karaitiana. Mrs Didbury, Wellington, spent the Christmas holidays with Miss-N. McDougall. Mr McKenzie is the guest of Mr and Mrs Hobbs. Private Douglas Kitney has left for Masterton en route to Feilding, where he will stay with Mr and Mrs Simeon prior to returning to camp. Miss G. Hobbs, Trentham, is staying with her parents for the holidays. Miss K. To Maari, Waipukurau, is visiting her sister, Mrs Murphy, Wangaehuj, Lieutenant and Mrs H. Tahiwi, Miss W. Tahiwi and Mrs Te Haua have returned home after having attended the Roiri-Matenga wedding. Captain P. Tahiwi has returned to Auckland. Mrs W. Hume, Wellington, is staying with her son, Mr W. T. Hume. Mr P. Thompson, a member of the Air Force, has returned to Gisborne after having visited his brother, Mr Noble Thompson. Mr and Mrs Taurau are visiting relatives in Wanganui.