Wedding at Levin

Te Ao Hou, September 1967, Page 36

Wedding at Levin Over 450 guests attended the wedding at the Gospel Hall, Levin, on 1 July of Miss Tangiwai Tihema, eldest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs R. Tihema of Levin, and Mr Keith Mildon (Keita Meretana) of Wellington, third son of the late Mr L. W. Mildon and Mrs C. Mildon of Wairoa. Bride and bridegroom are both well known. Miss Tihema of Ngati Raukawa, granddaughter of the late David Raunini Tatana, M.B.E. of Levin, a descendant of Te Rauparaha, has worked for ten years as an Agrade cook at the Levin Hospital and Training School, and Mr Mildon, of Ngati Kahungunu, is a professional wrestler of long standing. Both Maori and European delicacies were served at the reception, and among the vocal items was one given by Hannah Tatana, cousin of the bride. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ike Robin, O.B.E. of Hastings (grand uncle and aunt of the groom) and Mr Watarangi Pohe of Putiki (grand uncle of the bride). Mr and Mrs Mildon will make their home in Wellington.