TUPAROA.

Gisborne Times, Volume IX, Issue 902, 28 May 1903, Page 3

TUPAROA.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) ft is with great regret that 1 have to announco the death of Turuhiru 1 leach, aged JO, beloved wife of Mr Henry Beach, of Tuparoa. Uecoased had been failing for Homo time, and passed away on Tuesday 19th, and was buried on Wednesday 2l)th. Much sympathy F felt for Mr Jleach and family in their sad bereavement.

Tuesday, 19;h of May, marked ari epoch in the annals of a pretty little place nestling at the foot of lad hills to mountain slopes, called Wharcponga, by l be edema lion of a dual wedding, to winch the interested parties lutd been looking luevvard to for some considerable time. The morning broke fine and clear, betokening a happy future for the wedded ones. i'Jiu contracting parties were, in first case, .Miss Marinin, eldest daughter of Mr Tutu Tarima, to Mr Jack Heady, eldest son of Mr T. Keody, of Tuparoa. The bride was dressed in a beautiful white satin dress, with a feather muntio around her, and ulso wore tho usual bridal veil and wreath of orange blossoms. .She was led to the altar by Nil Huiti l’ukeroit ; Mrs Reedy, mother of the bridegroom, dressed in white chiffon, acted as bridesmaid. The ceremony, which was performed by Rev. Torn Tamilic rc, of Tuparoa, assisted by Rev. Mohi Tuieru, took place m the open air, in front of tho Wharcponga church, he space being covered with fancy Maori mats, and seats to accommodate the guests, both Maori and European. The contracting parties in the second wedding wuro Miss lta'.o Mooke, eldest daughter of Mr Erua Mooke, of Whuropouga, to Air llaugi Puungo, son of Mr T. l’uuugo, of Taranaki. Tho bride was dressed in a beautiful and becoming white satin dress, with a peacock leather mantle around her, also the usual bridal veil and orange blossoms ; she was ied to tiie altar by. Air Saddlier ; Aliss Thompson acted as bridesmaid, and looked very nice and neatly dressed. The whole proceedings passed oil' in a very creditable and coin plimcut'iry manner; not omitting the proverbial showers of rice, etc. After the wedding ceremony European guests were invited to partake of a sumptuous repast provided in the Ivionga ; while tablecloths were spread outside on the grass lor the large gathering assembled there. To he brief and to the point, tho arrangements would have done credit to any caterer in the larger centres of population, whore they have the advantage of all the culinary arru. gements that science can devise. Til fire is another gathering of well-wishers oil Friday night at the house oi the bridegroom's lather, Mr Reedy, where all are cordially invited, and a real good time is expected. On Wednesday afternoon, tho'2oth May, tho match between Matuheia and Tuparoa was won by the latter, nine points to six. The s.s. Herald called hero on Friday, tho 2'2nd, and icit again tor Auckland. CONCEPT AT TUI'AKOA.

There was a good attendance at a concert held at Tuparna in Mr Williams woolshod on Saturday evening in aid of tho Cricket Club, when a very cnjoyablo and attractive programme was presented. The concert opened with a pianoforte duet, entitled " My Policy ” was played in excellent style by Airs Poole ami Air Watkins. Thu Darkcown Minstrel Troupe wore next upon the scene, and provided u considerable amount of merriment lor tho audience. Tiie troupe consisted of Messrs P. \V barton P. Harrison, Hicks, Blundell, G. Jack-

suh, anti W. Walker, who sang .some excellent songs in a capital manner, which concluded the lirst part of the programme. >* March of the Handoaux,” an overturo played h'y Miss Ludbrook (piano), Messrs Watkins and A. E. Cowley (violin), A. M. Beale (cello), A. Davis (cornet) and J. Walworth (lluto), was an excellent item, ami was much appreciated. Mr A. B. "Williams, who is always well received at local entertainments, was very successful in his rendering of “ Fetters of Gold.” -‘ In the Shade of the Balm,” that well-known selection from the popular play “ Floradova," was cleverly interpreted by Mrs Fry, her rich contralto voice being heard tu advantage, and she had to respond to a deeded encore, substituting “ Gall Mo Back,” wbicii was sung in a very taking manner. Mr A. Davis’ cornet solo, "Alice Where Art Thou,” was well played. Mr Kirkpatrick was in good voice, and np to pis usual form in the singing of the comic ditty *• I Happened to bo There,” winch was received with rounds of applause. Miss F. lledstono lUisborno), whu is the possessor of a beautiful contralto voice, gave a good rendition of "Ora Fro Nobis,” for which sho was heartily applauded, and in response to an encore gave the " Link Divine ” in a very impressive manner. She was accompanied by ’cello and violin obligato, played by Messrs Beale and Cowley. Mr Boole scored a great success with his elocutionary powais in the reciting of ‘‘Becalmed.” Miss Hartley established herself favorably in the graces of her hearers with a splcn did rendering of “ All in the Hush of Twilight.” A humorous recitation “Dr Murplry,” by Mr Kirkpatrick, was sidesplitting i'rorn siurt to tinisli. A farcical comedy, entitled “A Ghost’s Buck, was well put on and complete in every detail. The piece throughout was very amusing from the rise tu thu full of the curtain, and excited great interest. Miss Hartley took the leading part and was responsible for tome splendid acting. Messrs Wharton, Walker, Blundell, Beale, Jackson, und Master Oates also acted well. Tho accompaniments were played by Mrs 8001. Misses Ludbrook aud Hartley, and Mr A. B. Williams. Great praise is duo to Miss Hartley tor her valuable assistance at the concert and rehearsals. The committee, as well as tho secretary, Mr Wiarton, were iudefatigablo in their

cilorts in making tho concert a success. A duncu was held after tho concert, which was well patronised and enjoyed by all. The music was supplied by tho orchestra iu good style.