New Plymouth

New Zealand Tablet, 31 July 1913, Page 25

New Plymouth

(From our own correspondent.) July 25. The marriage took place on July 10 of Miss N. Sheehy, postmistress at Mokau, and daughter of Mr. J. Sheehy, of Okau, and Mr W. IT. Grenfell, who has been stationed at Awakino for the past eighteen months as postmaster. The ceremony took place at St. Joseph’s Church, New Plymouth, Very Rev. Dean McKenna officiating. Subsequently a reception was held at Messrs May and Arrowsmith’s tea rooms. Mr. and Mrs. Grenfell left by the afternoon train for the bridal tour, prior to settling in their new home at Gisborne, to which place Mr. Gr*enfell has been transferred. Prior to her marriage Miss Sheehy was tendered a complimentary social. , On July 18 a concert was given in the Rolland Hall in aid of the funds of the St. Vincent de Paul Society. By special request, the Rev. Mother and Sisters of the Mission allowed their pupils to give a second performance of their recent dramatic and musical entertainment. The programme was added to on this occasion. Muss Elsie Bennett made her debut as a vocalist, and pleased the audience very much with her song, ‘ The melody of life.’ In response to an encore she sang ‘ A bowl of roses.’ A pianoforte solo, ‘ Snowdrops ’ (Chopin) was given by Miss Ha Henderson, her playing being very much admired. An amusing comedy, ‘ The little pickle,’ was acted by the boys with great credit. Several violin selections, all of a high order of merit, were greatly appreciated. On conclusion Mr W. T. Jennings thanked'the Sisters on behalf of the St. Vincent de Paul Society for -their generous help so willingly given.