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The following were published in the miscellaneous newspapers and the Paper Past newspapers. The Timaru Herald Printed and published by the Proprietors, A.G. Horton & Co. at their Office, George Street, Timaru, in the Province of Canterbury, New Zealand. June 11 1864 Volume 1 No. 1

Births, Deaths and Marriages were voluntary and inserted for a small fee and so many do not appear.

1850s 1864 1865 1866 1867 1868 1869
1870 1871 1872 1873 1874 1875 1876 1877 1878 1879
1880 1881 1882 1883 1884 1885 1886 1887 1888 1889
1890 1891 1892 1893 1894 1895 1896 1897 1898 1899
1899 July - Dec. 1900 The Times
Deaths from various newspapers

Timaru Herald BDMs

Births:
BLANCHETT 	31 December 	1882
O'DOWD		24 July 	1887
CARTER		19 February 	1890

Death:
BOWIE		 27 December 	1882
HARDCASTLE	  1 June 	1882
CLODSTOUN	  2 January 	1882
YARDLEY		 30 September 	1887
FOSTER		 22 July 	1887
CASKEY		 30 August 	1879
McBRIDE		 31 January 	1898
STRUTHERS	  1 April 	1900
McKAY		 26 June	1900

Marriages:
SMITH - SIMPSON	 	 3 January 	1882
BISHOP - BOTHERWAY	14 August 	1900
HAWKINS - KING		23 July 	1887
DAVISON -YOUDALE	27 May 		1886
DIXON - COCHRANE	 4 August 	1887
GUY - THOMSON		31 March 	1885
WADDINGTON - GREEN	10 February	1900

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Timaru Herald Birth.
On January 19th at Temuka, the wife of Mr William Smith, of a daughter.

North Otago Times, 18 December 1866, Page 2
On the 30th November, at the Levels Station, near Timaru, the wife of Mr Edward Hassell, of a daughter.

West Coast Times, 13 January 1872, Page 2
On the 25th December, at her residence, Gibson's Quay, the wife of Mr John Peake, of a daughter.

Evening Post, 17 September 1883, Page 3
DIVORCE COURT. This Day. (Before his Honour the Chief Justice.) PIZZEY PIZZEY AND ANOTHER. This was a petition on the part of Thomas Pizzey, a shepherd, late of the Burke's Pass, in the provincial district of Canterbury, but now of Wellington, for a dissolution of marriage, on the ground of his wife's adultery. The petition set forth that the petitioner was married to Elizabeth Fitzdawe, spinster, at St. Patrick's Church, Burkes Pass, on the 14th June, 1880. After the marriage he lived with his wife at Burke's Pass and afterward at Glentanner Station, Canterbury, cohabiting with her until March, 1882, on the 31at of which month his wife left him without reasonable cause, and has not since returned to cohabitation with him. In April of the same year, the petitioner further states, his wife committed adultery with one Henry Toogood, at Benhoe Station, a shepherd, with whom she went to reside, and was now living with him at Riversadale Station, Wairarapa East. Thomas Pizzey, the petitioner, stated that while he lived with his wife they never had an angry word together. He knew the co-repondent, with whom his wife became acquainted five or six months after they were married. Ho had no idea of her intention to leave him. He had no auspioion of there being anything between her and the co-respondent. He gave her a cheque to go into town— Timaru— to purchase some things for the winter, and she took some other money with her and never returned. After the lapse of a fortnight he followed her to Timaru, but could hear no tidings of her. On returning to his employer's at Glentanner Station, he found some letters that had been written by the co-respondent to his wife, from which it appeared the pair were likely to come on to Wellington. ....He told her she ought to be " jolly well ashamed of herself." His Honour granted a decree nisi. The Court rose at 2.30 p.m.

North Otago Times, 17 January 1879, Page 2. Birth
On the 13th January, at Holme Station, Pareora, Timaru, the wife of Robert Gunion, of a daughter.

Otago Witness, 13 October 1883, Page 17
On the 8th October, at Burnbank, Timaru, Mrs W. Moody, of a son.

Otago Witness, 13 August 1891, Page 23
Snushall — On the 3rd August, at Allandale, Fairlie Creek, the wife of B. Snushall, of a son

Otago Witness, 6 November 1896, Page 29
Rhodes.— On the 12th November, at Dunedin, the wife of R. H. Rhodes, Blue Cliffs, of a daughter.

Otago Witness, 8 April 1897, Page 29
Shackleton.— On the 21st March, at Waimate, the wife of G. J. Shackleton, of a son.

New Zealand Tablet, 13 October 1898, Page 17
POLASCHEK.— On September 30th, at Waimate, the wife of Joseph Polaschek, of Arowhenua, of a son. Both doing well.

Otago Witness, 28 September 1899, Page 33
SHACKLETON.— On the 26th September, at Laurel Cottage, North road, Waimate, the wife of Geo. J. Shackleton, of a son.

Otago Witness, 22 April 1903, Page 43
MORRIS — On April 6. at "Corra Linn," Fairlie, the wife of A. W. Morris, jun. — a son.

Star 4 May 1908, Page 3
O'FARRELL — May 2nd, 1908, at "River View," Milford, Temuka, the wife of Prescott O'Farrell — a daughter. Both doing well.

Otago Witness, 4 November 1903, Page 47
PINCKNEY— On the 31st of October, at Orari Gorge, the wife of George Pinckney, of a daughter.

Otago Witness, 7 December 1904, Page 47
SIMPSON On the 29th November, at Timaru, the wife of Brodie R. Simpson, of a son.

Otago Witness, 28 December 1904, Page 47 Birth
HARRIS.— On the 20th December, at Wharekuri, Pleasant Valley, Geraldine, the wife of Edward Harris, of a son.

Otago Witness, 9 January 1907, Page 47
PRESLAND — On the 4th January, 1907, at Waimate, the wife of Bertram C. Presland — a son.

Otago Witness, 17 February 1909, Page 51
ORBELL.— The wife of R. Leslie Orbell, The Croft. Timaru — a daughter.

Otago Witness, 1 May 1907, Page 47
PINCKNEY — On the 25th April, at Timaru, the wife of George Pinckney, of Glenary Station, Waikaia, of a son.

Otago Witness, 24 June 1908, Page 59
HANNING.— On June 21 at Waimate. the wife of R. Hanning, jun. a son. Both well.

The Star Tuesday 14 July 1908 page 3
Birth - BENN - on 25 June at Rapuwai Grange, Pleasant Point, to wife of A.E. Benn, a son.

Otago Witness - Oct. 28 1908 pg 51 Birth
At Geraldine on Thursday Oct. 22, the wife of C.T. Borrell - a son.

The Argus Saturday 14 October 1916 Page 11 Birth
Campbell - On the 30th September, at Timaru, New Zealand, the wife of W.D. Campbell.

The Argus Saturday 21 July 1945 Page 2 Birth
Broadmore (Neill)- On July 13, at Timaru (N.Z.), to Pat, wife of J.P. Broadmore -a daughter (Susan).

MARRIAGES
Taranaki Herald, 6 April 1861, Page 2
On the 18th February, at Arowenua, Timaru, Canterbury, by the Rev. Geo. Foster, Frederic James, only son of F. A. Carrington, Esq., C. E., of Taranaki, to Charlotte, second daughter of David Smith, Esq., Upper Hutt, Wellington.

North Otago Times,12 July 1867, Page 2
On the 10th July, by the Rev. J. A. Taylor, at the residence of the bride's father, Swamp Terrace, Round Hill, Alex. Scott, Esq., M'Kenzie Country, to Miss Margaret Orr, second daughter of Mr John Orr. No cards.

Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle, 6 November 1873, Page 3
Rutherford - Askin — On October 14, at St. Mary's, Timaru, by the Rev. George Foster, Robert, fourth son of George Rutherford, Esq., Amuri, to Charlotte Elizabeth, second daughter of the late Walter Askin, Esq., of Ballyboy, County Meath, Ireland.

Daily Southern Cross, 14 July 1874, Page 2 Marriage
Lloyd - Cox — On July 7, at Hamilton, by the Rev T. Dudley, Frederick Charles, third son of the Rev. H.W. Lloyd, late Vicar of Cholsey, Berrs to Miss Florence, eldest daughter of Alfred Cox, Esq.

Tuapeka Times, 14 June 1876, Page 2 Marriage
Maclean — Morrison. — On the 5th June, at the residence of the bride's father, Lees street, Dunedin, by the Rev. Lindsay Mackie, Lachlan Maclean, of Timaru, Canterbury, to Maggie, second daughter of Mr. James Morrison.

Otago Witness, 17 June 1876, Page 13 Marriage
Campbell – (Nelson) Steel: On 8th June, by Rev Dr Stuart, at Scotland street, Dunedin, William J F Campbell of Dublin, late of Peel Forest (Canterbury), Jane, relict of the late Mr William Nelson, Waihemo and fourth daughter of James Steel Esq, Pennycuick, Edinburgh.

Otago Witness, 23 February 1878, Page 14
On the 12th February, at St. Paul's Church, Kitty Margaret, from her residence, King street, Dunedin, youngest daughter of James Edwin Carpenter, clothworker, late of Beech street, City, London, to Robert Francis Foster, of Timaru.

Otago Witness, 20 April 1878, Page 14
On the 2nd April, at Geraldine, by the Rev James Preston, Edwin Thomas, youngest son of T. W. Wood, Esq. Stafford, England, to Susan Sophia, only daughter of Edward Hark Toomey, Esq., Springfield, Geraldine, N.Z.

Otago Witness, 28 September 1878, Page 13
On the 16th September, at the residence of the bride's sister, Mrs Turner, Castle street, Flora Allan, third daughter of Allan Henderson to James, second son of Andrew Chalmers, fanner, Otaio, near Timaru.

New Zealand Tablet, 7 May 1880, Page 13
Sugrue — Gogarty.— On the 26th April at St. Joseph's Church, Dunedin. by the Most Rev. Dr. Moran, assisted by the Rev. Father Walsh., Thomas Sugrue, of Timaru, to Elizabeth Gogarty of Waimate.

Otago Witness, 15 April 1882, Page 17 Marriage
On the 6th April, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. D. Gordon, David, fifth son of the late Nevin Taylor, farmer; Craigboy, County Down, Ireland, to Agnes, second daughter of Samuel McCullough, farmer, Waitohi.

Otago Witness, 21 June 1884, Page 17
On the 4th June, at St. Mary's Church, Timaru, by the Venerable Archdeacon Harper, James Arthur Cameron Perry to Elizabeth Anne, eldest daughter of the late D. Wilkinson; Richmond Hill, Mornington, Dunedin.

Tuapeka Times, 21 July 1883, Page 2 Marriage
Smith — Hibbard.— On the 18th July, at St. Mary's Church, Timaru, by the Ven. Archdeacon Harper, assisted by the Ven. Archdeacon Beaumont, James, second son of James Smith, Esq., Greenfield, Otago, to Nora Ann, eldest daughter of Benjamin Hibbard, Oakleigh, Timaru.

Otago Witness, 21 June 1884, Page 17 Marriage
On the 4th June, at St. Mary's Church, Timaru, by the Venerable Archdeacon Harper, James Arthur Cameron Perry to Elizabeth Anne, eldest daughter of the late D. Wilkinson; Richmond Hill, Mornington Dunedin.

New Zealand Tablet, 19 September 1884, Page 17
GEANEY- Quinn.— On the 8th September, at the Roman Catholic Church, Waimate, by the Rev. Father Goutenoir, assisted by the Rev. Father Devoy, Humphrey, second son of Michael Geany, of Cork, Ireland, to Annie, only daughter of Nicholas and Mary Quinn, of Makikihi, formerly of Drummoalain, County Down, Ireland.

Star, 7 November 1885, Page 2 Marriage
Young—Joslins — At the Presbyterian Church, Rangiora. on Oct. 14, by the Rev M'Gregor, Francis M. Young, of Waitohi Flat, Temuka, to Elizabeth Hill, second daughter of John Josling, of Stratford Grove, Rangiora.

Otago Witness, 28 November 1885, Page 17
Meehan — Martin — On the 18th November, at St. Joseph's Church, Dunedin by the Rev. M. Walsh, James Meehan, of Makikihi, to Christina, the eldest daughter of A. Martin, Esq., Otaio.

Otago Witness, 23 January 1886, Page 17
Ballantyne - Haynes- On the 18th January, at Trinity Wesleyan Church, by the Rev. W. Morley, assisted by the Rev. J. S. Smalley, Josiah Ballantyne, eldest son of John Ballantyne, Esq., Timaru, to Jessie Montgomery Haynes, eldest daughter of Daniel Haynes, Esq., Dunedin.

North Otago Times, 1 February 1886, Page 3
On Wednesday, last says the Lyttelton Times, the nuptials of Willy Tiko and Kate Fowler were celebrated with considerable eclat at the Maori pah, Temuka. The officiating minister was the Rev. Mr Clark, of Geraldine, and Mr Pinckney, of Temuka, filled the office of groomsman. The ceremony was witnessed by a large number of people, both Europeans and natives, many of whom afterwards partook of the hospitality of the bridegroom. In the evening the wedding party, with their friends, adjourned to the Oddfellows' Hall, where they were joined by a number of other friends, and dancing was kept up till an early hour the following morning. A notable feature of the entertainment was the total absence of any intoxicating liquors, both bride and bridegroom being staunch teetotallers.

Otago Witness, 19 August 1887, Page 20
Balfour - Luckman — On the 11th August, at Dunedin, by the Rev. Dr Stuart, Wm. Balfour, Timaru, to Rose, eldest daughter of George Luckman, Hobart, Tasmania.

Otago Witness, 13 January 1888, Page 20
Bowie— Bruce.— On the 3rd January, at the Presbyterian Church, Palmerston, by the Rev. James Clark, Henry Bowie, Fairlie Creek, Timaru, to Ettie, eldest daughter of James Bruce, Esq. Ash Hill, Palmerston.

Otago Witness, 20 January 1888, Page 34 WEDDING AT PALMERSTON.
The first marriage of the leap year took place in our little town on Tuesday the 3rd January. The happy bride was Miss Ettie Bruce, eldest daughter of Mr James Bruce, of Ashhill, Palmerston, and the bridegroom was Mr Henry Bowie, of Fairlie Creek, Timaru. The wedding ceremony was performed in the Palmerston Presbyterian Church, the officiating clergyman being the Rev. James Clark. The bridal party arrived at the church in carriages at 11 o'clock. The bride was dressed in white muslin, tastefully trimmed with white satin, and pearls. She wore a veil, and on her head was fastened a small spray of orange-blossom. The bridesmaids, four in number, were also dressed in white, Miss Maggie Bruce was chief bridesmaid, the other bridesmaids being Miss Lena Brace, Miss Kate Macleod, and Miss Fraser, cousins of the bride. Mr F. B. Ovenden was best man, and Messrs G. J . Bruce, D. Macleod, and A. Fraser acted groomsmen. A considerable number of people turned out to witness the ceremony in the Church. After the ceremony was over the bridal party, accompanied by a large number of friends, repaired to Ashhill, the residence of the bride's father, where a sumptuous wedding breakfast awaited them. A sight that evoked admiration here was the exhibition of the bride's presents, which were numerous and beautiful. Mr and Mrs Bowie left by the evening train for Oamaru en route for Fairlie creek, amidst showers of rice and good wishes.

Wanganui Herald, 24 September 1888, Page 2
Keesing-Salbk.— On Sept. 19th, 1888, at the residence of the bride's parents, Theodocia Street, Timaru, by the Rev. I. Zachariah, Judah Henry Keesing of Wanganui, fourth son of Henry Keesing, junr. of Auckland, to Clara, eldest daughter of Morris Salek, Timaru.

North Otago Times, 27 September 1889, Page 2
On the 25th instant, at St. Mary's Church, by the Rev. W. T. Pochin Winter, Ralph Anderson Chaffey, to Emily Rose, youngest daughter of F. LeCren, Elmsdale, Timaru.

North Otago Times, 30 October 1889, Page 2
The Timaru Herald of yesterday says : A child of Mr George Morton's, a little girl about one year and nine months old, died very suddenly on Saturday last at Waihao. It appears that a pedlar called and sold a bottle of mixture for electro-plating, containing nitrate of silver and cyannide of potassium. The bottle was placed in a chest of drawers in the bedroom, and was not labelled poison, nor was there any label on it at all. The child managed to reach it and drank the contents. Dr Stacpole was sent for, and tried the usual remedies, but they were of no avail. The child died on Saturday evening. No inquest is to be held.

Otago Witness, 2 January 1890, Page 24 Marriage
Valentine — Jefcoate.- On 26th December, the pearl wedding day of the bride's parents, at Prospect Farm, Upper Pareora, by the Rev. Wm. Woollass, James Archibald Valentine, B.A., assistant teacher in the North-East Valley School, Dunedin, and eldest son of Mr Archibald Valentine, County Council Inspector, Waikouaiti, to Ellen, second daughter of Mr Thomas Jefcoate, and late mistress of the Adair School, South Canterbury.

Colonist, 17 February 1890, Page 3 MARRIAGE.
Fly - Lewin — January 28, 1890, at the Baptist Chnrob, by the Rev. T. Bray, William James Fly, eldest son of Wm. Fly, Geraldine (Canterbury), to Adelaide Lewin, third daughter of Wm. Lewin, Naseby Hill, Nelson, [Westport papers please copy.]

Otago Witness, 8 February 1894, Page 27
Seddon— Hamilton.— On the 22nd January 1891, at All Saints' Church, Dunedin, by Rev. W. A. Diggens, assisted by Rev. W. H. Seddon, brother of the bridegroom, Thomas Rowley Seddon, of Ashwick Station, Fairlie, to Harriet Louisa Hamilton, daughter of the late Andrew Hamilton, of Westwell, Streatham Common, Surrey, England.

Hawkes Bay Herald, Tues. Jan. 29, 1895
Marriage - FRASER-WHITE - At St. Mary's, Timaru, on 28th January, John August, youngest son of the late John FRASER, British Consular Service, Hong Kong, to Nellie Margaret, second daughter of J.W. WHITE, barrister, Trasmere, Timaru.

Otago Witness, 26 September 1895, Page 27
Bishop — Palmer — On the 14th September, at Ocean View, Hlllgrove, by the Rev. Wynter Blathway, Henry, second son of Arthur Bishop, Timaru, to Jane, widow of the late Alfred Palmer.

The West Australian Tuesday 7 January 1896 Page 4 Marriage
MORLEY-ROBINSON. On Monday, 6th January, GEORGE MICHAEL youngest son of the late James Markwick Morley, of Temuka, Canterbury, New Zealand, to CLARE, eldest daughter, of Capt. Henry Robinson, of Hobart, Tasmania.

Otago Witness, 16 January 1896, Page 27
Oddie — Don. On the 24th December, at the residence of the bride's brother, Te Whare-ma, Castle street, by the Rev. Rutherford Waddell, MA., John Crosfield Oddie, of Timaru, to Maggie, third daughter of Mr John Don, Dunedin.

Otago Witness, 30 January 1896, Page 27
Shackleton — Tregoning - On the 9th January 1886, at St. Paul's Church, Waimate, by the Rev. D. J. Murray, assisted by the Rev. Hugh Kelly, M.A., George James Allan, youngest son of J. Shackleton, Maheno, to Elizabeth Catherine (Bessie), second daughter of the late Michael Tregoning, Waimate.

Otago Witness, 30 January 1896, Page 27
Lynn — Jessep. On the 1st January 1896, at residence, Te Moana, Geraldine, by the Rev. A. B. Todd, William Lynn, sheep farmer, Geraldine (late of Oamaru).

Otago Witness, 16 April 1896, Page 27
Cheyne- Ross.— On the 6th April, at the residence of the bride's mother, Timaru, by the Rev. William Gillies, Alexander Findlater, fourth son of the late James Auchinleck Cheyne, Esq., of Dunedin, to Jeannie, second daughter of the late Andrew Ross, Esq , Ross-shire, Scotland.

Marriages Solemnized at St Johns Presbyterian Church, Willis Street, Wellington
Transcribed from the original registers
Date: 3 May 1896
Place: SJC
Groom: Thomas Fyfe 25 yrs, plumber, from Timaru
Bride: Mary Anne Peake 24 yrs, single, from Hokitika
Both living in Wellington
Groom's father: Thomas Webster Fyfe, a painter
Bride's father: John Peake, a Town Clerk
Groom's mother: Jane Fyfe (nee) Craigie
Bride's mother: Louisa Ada Peake (nee) Whitehouse

The West Australian Friday 31 July 1896
MARRIAGE.
MAYNE-GAETH (Bowman).- On Wednesday, the 29th July, 1896, at St George's Cathedral, by the Very Rev. the Dean of Perth, Henry Josiah, youngest son of William Mayne, Esq., of Timaru and grandson of the late Captain Boxer, R.N. to Ada Mary, daughter of the late John William Garth, Esq, of Hobart, Tasmania.

Evening Post, 6 May 1913, Page 7
A Press Association telegram from Hokitika records the death of John Peake, aged 73 years.

Timaru Herald, 11 March 1898, Page 4 IN BANKRUPTCY.
THOMAS CONNELLY. A meeting of the creditors of Thomas Connelly, farmer, Winchester, was held on Wednesday in the office the Official Assignee. Mr,. Montgomery, Deputy Official Assignee,' presided, . The creditors present were — Messrs J Elkis, Hayhurst, J. Brown, E. Brown, Buxton, Opie, Hoskins, Klee, Brodgen, Oddie, and Twomey. Mr Raymond appeared for the debtor, and Mr Hay for Mr Brown. The following statements were filed :...

New Zealand Tablet, 5 June 1896, Page 28 A GRAND WEDDING AT TEMUKA.
(From an occasional Correspondent.) Temuka, May 23, 1896. On Monday last, when Mr Edward Collinson, of Christchurch, was united in the bonds of holy matrimony to Miss Ellen Connelly, fourth daughter of Mr Thomas Connelly, of Winchester, by the Rev Louis Fauvel, S.M., in St Joseph's Church. The ceremony took place at 9 o'clock, after which a Nuptial Mass was celebrated. The attendance at the church to witness the proceedings was a large one. The bride was given away by her brother, Mr Denis Connelly, and she was attired in a very elegant cream-coloured dress, adorned with wreath and flowing veil, the travelling dress being one of tweed, trimmed with white silk and brown velvet, and large picture hat. The bridesmaids were Miss Maggie Connelly (her sister), who was dressed in pink, and Miss Connally, of Kakahu, dressed in blue. They carried bouquets of white chrysanthemums ; both looked pretty. Mr Thomas Connelly, junr, performed the functions of " best man." The ceremony over, the procession wended its way to the bride's father's residence, where unique preparations bad been made for the wedding breakfast. An immense marquee had been erected for the occasion on the lawn, and two large tables of over thirty feet were laid out with every dainty imaginable. The principal table was presided over by Mr J. T. M. Hayhurnt, and the vice-chair was occupied by Mr Michael Quinn. Mr J. M. Twomey was at the head of the other table, supported by Major Young. After full justice bad been done to the tempting things which had been provided, Mr Hayhurst, in a neat and felicitous speech, proposed the toast of the bride and bridegroom, which was duly honoured, and responded to by the bridegroom. Mr Quinn, in flattering terms, proposed the toast of " Mr and Mrs Connelly," and this was spoken to by Major Young and Messrs J. Brown, J. Scott, and J. Austin. Everyone spoke in high praise of Mr Coonelly a worth as a neighbour and otherwise. The toast was drunk with musical honours, and suitably responded to by Mr Connelly. Mr Twomey, in his jovial style, proposed the toast of "The bridesmaids," to which Mr T. Connolly, junr, appropriately responded. Mr T. Connelly, sen, then proposed the toast of ''The chairman" (Mr Hayhurst), speaking of him in a flattering manner, and the toast was drunk with musical honours. Mr Hayhurst's response brought the proceedings in connection with the breakfast to a close. It will be seen that the gathering of guests was an extremely representative one, which proves the high esteem in which the family is held. In the evening the young folks enjoyed themselves on " the light fantastic toe" in the granery, which had been nicely decorated for the occasion, and they enjoyed themselves to entire satisfaction. About 200 persons were present. During the evening a procession of some 40 threshing mill hands arrived, headed by various musical instruments, as well at a large band of " tin kettles," and they were all right royally entertained by the host and all declared Mr Connelly to be a "jolly, jolly good fellow." The elder people confined themselves to the house, where a large number of songs were sung, including some in the Gaelic tongue, and the proceedings terminated.
When the golden sunbeams topped each distant hill,
And the cool breeze murmured on each sparkling rill,
By the spiritic singing of the appropriate closing ditty.
The bride and bridegroom left the same evening by the express train for Christchurch, their future home. The following is a list of presents, as far as I could learn :—
Mr and Mrs Hayhurst, beautiful silver egg stand
Mr and Mrs Rooney, butter cooler and d'oyley
Mr and Mrs Quinn, tea set
Mr and Mrs J. Brown, bedroom set
Mr and Mrs Twomey, preserve dish
Mr and Mrs Harrison, cheese dish and pair of vases
Miss Perry, cheese dish
Miss Lynch, pair of vases
Mr Buxton, lamp
Mrs Webster, pair vases
Mrs Haar, antimacassar
Mrs Opie, antimnssar
Mr J. Farrell, album
Mrs Loudon, tray
Mr and Mrs Austin, set of jugs
Mr J. Austin, jun., cruetstand
Mrs Mackenzie, half dozen dessert plates
Miss Mary Austin, cream jug and bowl
Miss Quinn, butter cooler and cake tray
Mr Logan, fish knife and fork
Master James Farrell, pair candlesticks
Miss Mary Farrell, jug
Miss Lizzy Farrell, teapot
Mrs Barrett, half dozen spoons
Misses Murphy, photo frame
Mr Kirby, wedding cake
Mr and Mrs Ashwell, bread knife and platter
Miss Murphy, cruet
Miss Opie, cosy
Mr and Mrs Scott travelling rug
Mr and Mrs Miles, travelling rug
Sisters of St Joseph, picture
Mrs Young, pair vases
Miss W. Melvin, glass basket
Mrs Connelly, cheque
Mr Eikis, cheque
Mrs Elkis, tea cosy
Mrs Connely, household liner
Mr Brogden, cheque
Miss Brogden, butter cooler and fruit dish
Miss Lizzie Sharp, pair vases
Miss Mary Sharp, moustache cup and biscuit dishes
Miss Sharp, glass basket and silver salt cellars
Mr H . Opie cushion
Major Young, pair vases
Miss Annie Austin, pair vase
Miss Webster, water jug
Miss Norah Murphy, photo frame
Miss Anne Murphy, picture
Mr and Mrs Roland, lamp.

Otago Witness, 1 October 1896, Page 43
The engagement has been announced of Mr Ernest Cutten, formerly of Dunedin, but now solicitor at Naseby, to Miss Lena Mendelson, of Temuka.

Otago Witness, 7 January 1897, Page 29
Campbell— Guinness.— At St. Mary's, Timaru, by the Ven. Archdeacon Harper, M.A, assisted by the Rev. W. A. Orbell, Thomas Hugh, eldest son of the late Matthew Campbell, of Nelson, to Jennie, youngest daughter of the late Frank Hart Guinness, of Christchurch, New, Zealand. Home papers please copy.

New Zealand Tablet, 14 May 1897, Page 18
An important wedding took place at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Chugrch, Geraldine, on Thursday morning, says the Temuka Leader of May 1, when Mr. John Dooley, of the Geraldine Hotel, was married to Mrs. M. Farrell, at one time hotelkeeper at Geraldine and late of Timaru and of Winchester. The wedding ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Bowers in the presence of a large circle of friends. The bride was very neatly and prettily dressed in shot frieze, trimmed with shot silk and with a navy velvet toque to match. The bridesmaid, Miss Lawlor, was dressed in pale blue cashmere trimmed with cream silk. The bride was given away by her uncle, Mr. Lawlor. The bridegroom was accompanied by Mr. J. Burke as best man. After the ceremony the wedding party proceeded to the Geraldine Hotel, where the wedding breakfast was laid out in a very sumptuous manner, and a large number of guests sat down to partake of it. Mr. R. H. Pearpoint acted as chairman and Mr. J. W. Pye as vice-chairman, and after breakfast the usual toast list was prepared. The chairman proposed the health of " The bride and bridegroom." Personally speaking he had known both of them as long, if not longer, than anyone in the room. He had heard of Mr. Dooley as far back as 17 or 18 years, and since that gentleman had come to live amongst them he (Mr. Pearpoint) had always found him to be as described, a thoroughly straightforward man, with many good qualities. Mrs. Dooley he had known ever since the time she had landed in the Colony, and he could assure her husband that he had made a very wise choice. The healths of the bride and bridegroom were then drunk in champagne. Messrs. A. McLean, T. Lewis, J. P. Kalangher, T. Connelly, and J. W. Pye all spoke in high terms of the many excellent qualities of the bride and bridegroom, and wished them every prosperity in the future. Mr. Dooley briefly responded, and proposed the health of " The chairman." After several other toasts were duly proposed and honoured the company retired, and later on the happy couple were driven to Orari to catch the South express, a number of friends going with them to see them off. The bride and bridegroom were the recipients of several handsome presents, amongst which were some cheques from public men. The bride's travelling dress was of black serge, trimmed with sequen.

Otago Witness, 30 September 1897, Page 43
On Tuesday, the 14th, Miss Edith Clark, daughter of the late Mr A. M. Clark, Temuka, was married to Mr Weston, chief officer of the s.s. Ruahine. The ceremony, which was very quiet, took place at St. Michael's Church, Christchurch, and was performed by the Rev Mr Averill, assisted by the Rev. Mr Fraer. Mrs Clark gave her daughter away. She wore her travelling dress, which consisted of a smart tailor-made costume of electric blue cloth with vest of embroidered chiffon, and large slate picture hat with white feathers and satin ribbons. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Alma Clark, as bridesmaid, who also wore electric blue cloth skirt and coat opening over a full vest of white accordion-pleated chiffon, large pink straw hat trimmed with black ostrich tips and pink flowers. The bride and bridegroom and the invited guests were afterwards entertained by Mrs Macdonald (aunt of the bride) at her residence in Gloucester street. Amongst the guests were the bride's mother, the Misses Clark, Mrs Macdonald, Mr E. Macdonald (who acted as best man), Mr G. Macdonald, Mrs Randal Macdonald, Mr and Mrs Weston, Captain Bone, R N.R., Miss Hay, Mr Loughnan, &c.

Otago Witness, 27 January 1898, Page 43
Oil January 12 Dr Walter Perry, of Timaru, was married to Miss Castellain, of Bath, England. The ceremony took place at "Meadowbank," Christchurch, the residence of Mrs George Rhodes, sister of the bridegroom. The Rev. Mr Anson officiated, and the bride — who only arrived from England a few weeks ago— was given away by Mr Heaton Rhodes. She wore a lovely dress, though not an orthodox wedding gown. The skirt, which was gathered, was of rich green ottoman silk, with full bodice of lovely pompadour brocade, the neck profusely trimmed with lace, and smart white velvet and silk toque with ostrich feathers finished with a bunch of pink rosettes. She was attended by two charming little bridesmaids — Miss Ethel Rhodes and Miss Avis Rhodes, who wore sweet frocks of white embroidered muslin and picture hats. The bride's travelling dress was composed of blue cloth skirt and coat faced with white opening over a vest of heliotrope brocade, and white floral toque. Amongst the many handsome presents received by the bride were a gold and pearl muff chain from the bridegroom, a handsome diamond pendant from her father and diamond crescent from her mother, all of which worn on her wedding day. Owing to the serious illness of the bridegroom's father only members of the family were present, including Mr and Mrs George Rhodes, Mr Cecil Perry, Mr Frank Perry, Mr Herbert Perry (brothers of the bridegroom), Mr and Mrs Heaton Rhodes, Mr and Mrs George Rhodes (Claremont), Mr and Mrs Arthur Rhodes, and Dr and Mrs Thomas (Timaru). The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr Frank Perry, as best man.

Star, 12 November 1898, Page 4 Marriage
FRAYNE— EVANS.— Nov. 10, at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev P.W. Fairclough, Frank Frayne, of Fairlie, to Matilda Ann, third daughter of Mr Charles M. Evans, Charles Street, Kaiapoi.

Otago Witness,12 January 1899, Page 29
GILLIES— REID. On the 21st December, 1898,at Waiareka Church, by the Rev. J. Standring, assisted by the Rev. William Gillies, of Timaru, Constance Mary, fourth daughter of John Reid, Esq., of Elderslie, to Arthur William Gillies, of Birtley Downs.

Otago Witness, 16 February 1899, Page 29
RUSSELL— MAYNE.— On the 13th February, at St. Paul's Cathedral, Dunedin, by the Rev. E. G. Edwards, assisted by the Ven. Archdeacon Robinson, George Gray Russell, to Barbara Arnalia Gray Mayne, widow of Thomas Mayne, of Liverpool. No cards.

Otago Witness, 13 April 1899, Page 33
KERR—BEGG.—On the 30th March, at Smith street, Dunedin, by the Rev. James Gibb, James Kerr, Timaru, to Elizabeth, youngest daughter of the late Chas. Begg.

Otago Witness, 20 April 1899, Page 33
CABOT— CONNOLLY.— On the 12th April, at Hyde, by the Rev. D. O. Hampton, of Abbotsford, Louis Philippe, second, son of T. Cabot, Esq., Timaru, to Ruhamma Maria (Dolly), younger daughter of P. A. Connolly; Esq., Hyde.

Otago Witness, 20 April 1899, Page 33
MALLOCH— MACKAY.— On the l2th April, at Waikouaiti, by the Rev. Wm. Gillies, Timaru, assisted by the Rev. John Christie, Donald Wright, eldest son of the late Donald Malloch, to Catherine (Katie) Stuart, eldest daughter of Donald M. Mackay.

Otago Witness, 27 April 1899, Page 33
BOWIE — THOMPSON.— On the 12th April, at St. Luke's Church, Oamaru, by the Ven. Archdeacon Gould, Robert Ross, eldest son of Robert Bowie, of Timaru and Nelson, to Elizabeth, youngest daughter of Andrew Thompson, Oamaru.

Otago Witness, 11 May 1899, Page 33
ROSE — MIDDLETON.— On the 9th May, at Timaru, by the Rev. Wm. Gillies, Duncan C. Rose, Mararoa station, Southland, to Helen, daughter of Thomas Middleton, Benmore station, Otago.

Hawera & Normanby Star, 26 October 1899, Page 2
Fashionable Wedding. Napier, October 25.
The most imposing ceremony of its kind ever held in Hawke's Bay took place at Omahu to day, when the nuptials were celebrated of Mr F. Churchill Perry, of Timaru, to Miss Maud Airini Donnelly, daughter of Mr G. P. Donnelly and granddaughter of the famous Ngatikahunga chief, Karauria, who fell in fighting Te Kooti. Several hundred invited guests were present, from all parts of the Worth Island, and there were spectators in thousands. The presents were over 850 in number, including gifts from Lord and Lady Ranfurly. There was a great gathering of native chiefs, and hakas and poi dances were the order of the day. Archdeacon Samuel Williams and Archdeacon Langley, of Sydney, granduncle of the bride, performed the ceremony. The honeymoon will be spent in Canterbury.

New Zealand Tablet, 21 June 1900, Page 15
LYONS— MURPHY.
A very pretty wedding came off in St. Joseph's Church, Temuka on June 16 (writes our Temuka correspondent), when Miss Catherine Murphy, second daughter of Mr. John Murphy, of Kerrytown, was joined in the bonds of Holy Matrimony, by the Rev. Father Galerne, to Mr. Patrick Lyons, eldest son of Mr. Daniel Lyons, of Tralee, County Kerry. The bride was elegantly dressed in a costume of electric blue, trimmed with white silk and chiffon, and wore a large picture hat. The bridesmaid (Miss Connell) was similarly attired. Mr. Thomas Kelliher was best man. The wedding breakfast was held at the residence of Mr. R. Chute (brother-in-law of the bride), Temuka. Appropriate speeches were made and responded to. The happy couple left for Dunedin to spend their honeymoon. The presents were numerous and handsome, and showed the esteem in which the newly-married couple are held.

New Zealand Tablet, 5 July 1900, Page 15
Wedding Bells. BARRY—FITZGERALD
On Tuesday of last week a pretty wedding took place at St. Joseph's Church, Temuka, when Miss Mary Fitzgerald, eldest daughter of Mr. John Fitzgerald, J.P., was married to Mr. William Barry, farmer, of Waitohi Road. The father of the bride is one of the most respected settlers in the district, as is also the widowed mother of the bridegroom, so that it was not to be wondered at that the sacred edifice was crowded on the occasion, nearly all being invited guests. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Galerne in the presence of a large number of friends. The bridesmaids were Miss Norah Fitzgerald and Miss Barry, and Mr. M. Barry filled the position of groomsman. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in her travelling dress of sapphire blue material, trimmed with white satin and hat to match. The bridesmaids wore pretty costumes with hats to match. After the ceremony the wedding party adjourned to the residence of the bride's parents, where a sumptuous breakfast was partaken of by about 200 guests. Speeches made in proposing the health of the bride and bridegroom showed the universal esteem in which the parents of the happy pair are held in the district. Mr. M. Quinn, of Temuka, feelingly referred to his 25 years acquaintance as a neighbor with Mr. Fitzgerald, and to the mutual friendship, never marred by the slightest estrangement, that existed between them. Mr. Mundell, of Timaru, told the young couple that though their prospects- were good materially they had something to preserve as good and better than capital, and that was a pair of honest names without a blot. To business men Mr. John Fitzgerald's word was as good as any man's money. Mr. D. Angland referred to Mrs. Fitzgerald as the foster-mother of many young men on their first arrival in the Colony, many of whom, through her advice took 'a grip on the land ' and are now contented settlers on the plains, and continuing with his usual mixture of good sense and keen humor made every one happy. After the breakfast the happy couple drove to Winchester and left for Christchurch, where they will spend their honeymoon. A dance was held in the evening, which was largely attended by friends of both parties. The wedding presents were numerous, and included many costly and useful articles.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, 21 July 1900, Page 2
A very pretty wedding took place in St. Andrews Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, 18th inst. when Mr Geo. Wells was united in the bonds of matrimony to Miss Elian Adamson, the only daughter of Mr M. Adamson, " The Cray," Lower Otaio. The Rev. Mr Mackie performed the ceremony. As both bride and bridegroom are old and well-known residents in the district, a, great interest was taken in the event, the church being filled to overflowing. The church was prettily decorated for the occasion by the friends of the bride. The latter looked exceedingly wall in a becoming costume, and wore a handsome toque to match. Miss Keddis acted as bridesmaid, and was attired in a pretty dress of blue cloth, trimmed with white silk, a black velvet hat with white ostrich tips and chiffon completed this costume. Pretty shower bouquets, gifts of the bridegroom, were carried by bride and maid, and the latter wore a beautiful brooch, also the gift of the bridegroom. After the ceremony, the guests, to the number of 70, drove to the residence of the bride's parents, where an "At Home" was hold. During the afternoon, Mr and Mrs Wells left by the express en route for the North Inland, whore the honeymoon is to be »pent. The bride's going away dress was a violet cloth coat and skirt and hat en suite.

New Zealand Tablet, 24 July 1902, Page 18
QUINN — TOOHERE. On Tuesday morning, July 15, a marriage which excited a good deal of local interest was celebrated in St. Patrick Church (writes our Waimate correspondent), the contracting parties being Miss M. Toohere, eldest daughter of Mr L. Toohere, a very old and respected resident of the district, and Mr P. Quinn, eldest son of Mr P. Quinn, Makikihi, also a very old resident. The ceremony was celebrated by the Key Father Regnault. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked charming in a costume of royal blue cloth trimmed with white silk and lace. The bridesmaid was Miss Toohere, sister of the bride, and Mr J. Quinn was best man. After the ceremony a large number of guests assembled at the residence of Mr L. Toohers, where the wedding breakfast was laid. The wedding presents were valuable and useful, and showed the respect in which the recipients were held by their many friends. The happy couple left by the express for Dunedin. where the honeymoon was to be spent.

Waimate Daily Advertiser,18 October 1900, Page 3 Wedding.
A perfect downpour started yesterday morning, and lasted, without intermission, all day;— a very unfortunate circumstance the occasion of the marriage of Miss Alice Manchester to Mr J. W. Allen, of Christchurch. The ceremony took place in St. Paul's Wesleyan Church, Waimate, and the building was packed, hundreds having to stand outside, a tribute to the popularity which the bride and her parents enjoy. The ceremony was conducted by the Rev. J. Blight, assisted by the Rev. G. Barclay. As the bridal party entered the Church, the hymn, "The Voice that Breathed o'er Eden," was sung by the choir. The bride looked charming in a magnificent dress of Mervilleux silk, trimmed with lace chiffon and orange blossom, with Court train. She also wore a veil and orange blossom, and a diamond brooch and pearl necklace, the gift of the bridegroom. There were three bridesmaids ; Miss Lily Manchester wore a dress of cream silk, trimmed with chiffon, and a pink hat. She also wore a gold brooch, the gift of the bridegroom. Misses Daisy Dailey and Ethel Manchester wore pink silk dresses and cream hats. The Rev. G. Barclay offered up prayer for the couple. The Church was very prettily decorated, on the chandelier in the centre of the church being a wedding bell, constructed of white clematis and Banksea roses. As the party left the church, the " Wedding March " was played by Mrs W.J. Dailey, who officiated at the organ. After the ceremony was concluded, the happy couple entered their carriage amidst a shower of rice, and drove to the of the bride's parents, followed by the guests in over a dozen vehicles. A sumptuous wedding breakfast was provided, and to this the guests did full justice. Before the bride and bridegroom left for the Waimate railway station, the Rev. G. Barclay, in a characteristic speech, wished the couple a long, prosperous and useful life, a wish that was heartily endorsed by all present. Mr John Manchester returned thanks, on behalf of his daughter, for the good wishes expressed. His feelings were considerably mixed, for he felt the parting from his daughter, but he was cheered by the fact that he would not have to go through a similar ordeal half a-dozen times. Mr Allen cordially thanked the guests for the kind wishes expressed, He was sorry for the wet day, as it somewhat spoiled the pleasure of the ladies. Mr C. V. Clarke, as an old friend of the family, made a congratulatory speech, winding up with an apt poetical quotation. The happy couple then drove off amidst a shower of good wishes, along string of shoes tied to the axle of the vehicle being emblematical of the luck wished them. The magnificent wedding cake was made in England and was a present from the bridegroom to the bride. After tea a pleasant few hours were spent indoors, the wet; making it inadvisable to repair to the large marquee erected outside. Music and other in door amusements were entered into with zest till at eleven o'clock the drag provided by Mr Manchester arrived to convey guests to town. Mr and Mrs Manchester and family did all in their power to make the time pass pleasantly for the visitors and every one was appreciative of the fact. The presents were exceedingly numerous and valuable, as the following list shows : — Mr J. Manchester, cheque
Mrs J. Manchester, silver fruit knives and forks and household linen
Mr A. J. Manchester, diamond ring
Mr J. W. Manchester, diamond and sapphire ring
Miss Lily Manchester, two oil paintings
Mrs Allen, silver spoons and forks
Miss, Miss Maria, Messrs Robert and Stephen Allen, silver fish-knives and forks and butter dish and knife
Mr T. S. Allen, table spoons
Miss Esther Allen, silver candlestick and purse
Master Paul Allen, album Congregation of St. Paul's Wesleyan Church, family bible
Mr and Mrs Pitcaithly, silver salt cellars
Miss Dukes, toilet mats
Mr and Mrs Allen (Christchurch), Works of Longfellow and Mrs Browning
Miss Allen, picture
Mr F. White, silver toast rack
Mrs Hayesa and family, silver mounted gong
Miss J. Allen, leather handbag
Miss Richmond, poiutlace tray cloth
Miss Davidson (Auckland), toilet mats
Mrs and Mrs W. J. Dailey, silver tall gong and brushes
Miss Harding (Auckland), serviette rings
Mr and Mrs T. Manchester, drawing room clock
Mr C. Manchester, pair vases
Mr and Mrs Lee, hall stand
Miss and the Misses Evans, fish carvers
Mr G Evans, bread fork
Miss A. Bowker, cosy
Mrs Baxter, fancy work
Mr and, Mrs O'Brien, butter dish
Mr A. Carter, silver serviette rings
Mr and Mrs W. L. Scott, tray cloth
Misses OBrien, pair vases
Mr and Mrs Riddenklau, fish carvers
Miss Robertson, photo frame
Mr and Mrs Jas. Manchester, flower bowls
Mr Price, hand mirror
Mr Pilbrow, silver and glass jewel case
Miss Movses, cosy
Miss Alison Moore, wrought cushion
Mr and Miss Hamilton, dressing case
Mr and Mrs Bowker, silver cake basket
Mr Jas and Miss A. Bowker, silver hot water jug
Miss Hadfield silver book marker
Mr and Miss T. Medlicott, silver shoe horn and button hook
Miss Dunn, silver jam spoons
Mr L. S. Hatton, hot water kettle
Mrs Lewis, point lace sideboard cloth
Mr J. C. Scott, silver serviette rings
Misses Medlicoit, honey jar
Mr and Mrs C V. Clarke, silver hot milk jug
Miss Clarke, pickle fork
Mr J. and Miss Freeman, silver and glass jam dish
Mrs Hutton (Dunedin), silver serviette rings
Miss West, silver jam spoons
Mr and Mrs G. Manchester, cheque
Mr and Mrs Franklin, writing-desk
Miss Dailey, cushion
Mr and Mrs G. A. Manchester, silver egg cruet
Mr T. Maginns, Hood's poems
Mrs. and Mrs Blight, silver mounted salt cellars
Mr and Mrs S. J. Adams, silver tea service
Dr and Mrs Barclay, silver mustard and pepper pots
Dr Cruickshanks, silver shoe-horn and button-hook
Mr and Mrs H. N. Hertslet, silver salt cellars
Mr and Mrs G. S. Mathias, carved tray
Mr and Miss Roberts, case of silver scissors
Mr D. A. Taylor, silver-mounted gong
Miss Petit, jelly spoons
Mr and Mrs Mulcock, vases
Mr and Mrs Rouse, silver jewel tray
Mrs and Misses F. and E. Buxton, silver salver
Mr C. H. Guthrie, purse
Mrs Jeffries, silver and oak butter dish
Mr and Mrs J. Martin, silver serviette rings
Mr and Mrs J. Jackson (Timaru), silver salt cellars
Mr and Mrs M. Smith, serviettes.
Mr and Mrs J. C. Prudhoe, glass and silver jug
Mr and Mrs H. Manchester, duchess cloth and crumb tray
Messrs Bing Harris and Co., marble clock
Mrs Goldsmith, silver jelly spoons
Mr and Mrs Pilkington, vase
Mr and Mrs Douthwaite, tea, set
Mr and Mrs Furness, marble clock
Miss Morris and Mr Best, hot-water jug and fountain pen
Mr and Mrs W. E. Evans, dressing case
Rev. G. Barclay, Works of Mrs Browning.

Otago Witness, 5 December 1900, Page 37
McLAREN— MENDELSON.— On 28th November, at St. Peter's Church, Temuka, by the Rev. T. Farley, William Runcorn, only son of the late Robert M'Laren, of Dunedin, formerly of Glasgow, to Charlotte, eldest daughter of the late Julius Mendelson, of Temuka. View computer-generated text

Otago Witness, 16 January 1901, Page 41
DUNCAN—SPIERS.—On the 24th December, 1900, at the residence of the bride's mother, Springbrook, St. Andrews, by the Rev. Robt. Mackie, Robert W. Duncan, of Dunedin, to Lizzie C. Spiers, Springbrook, St. Andrews.

Hawera & Normanby Star, 11 July 1901 Marriage
NIALL — WATTS.— At the Presbyterian Church, Feilding, on 25th June, by the Rev H. M. Murray, Frederick James, second son of D. W. Niall, Timaru, to Eleanor, third daughter of Walter Watts, Feilding.

New Zealand Tablet, 31 January 1901, Page 29
Lynskey - Quinn. (From our Timaru Correspondent.) The marriage of Miss Catherine D. Quinn (for many years organist of Joseph's Church), eldest daughter of Mr. M. Quinn, J.P., Temuka to Mr. M. Lynskey, Kaiapoi took place on Wednesday last the St. Joseph's Church, Temuka, the Rev. Father Galerne officiating. The bride was attired in a handsome costume off white silk trimmed with lace, with the customary wreath and veil, and had for bridesmaids her bitter. Miss Lucy Quinn, Miss Lynskey, the Misses Leahey, and Miss Flynn, all dressed in white muslin trimmed with insertion and lace. Mr. P. Lynskey, brother of the bridegroom, acted as groomsman. At the conclusion of the ceremony Miss Flynn played the Wedding March, and the many friends of the families adjourned to the residence of the brides parents, where a reception was held. The breakfast was laid in a huge marquee erected for the occasion. Mr Mundell was in the chair and Mr Eiby in the vice-chair and the usual toasts were duly honored. Among those present were the Rev. Father Galerne, Aubry, and Hyland. Dr. Warren, ex-Police Inspector Buckley, and Messers. J. and W. Fitzgerald. In replying to the toast of his health Mr. Quinn pointed out a singular circumstance that Mrs. Quinn and himself were godmother and godfather to the young man who had now become their son-in-law. Telegrams were received from all parts of the Colony wishing the young couple prosperity, and the numerous and costly wedding presents were evidence of the popularity of the newlywed pair. The young couple left by the south express to spend the honeymoon.
JEFFERSON — KNIGHT. A quiet marriage took place at the Priory on Wednesday last (writes our Timaru correspondent) the contracting parties being Mr. C. A. Jefferson, manager of the local branch of the New Zealand Insurance Company, and Miss Winnie Knight, fourth daughter of Mr. J. C. Knight, of Timaru The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Aubry. The honeymoon was spent in the Waitaki and Waiho district. The wedding party was limited to immediate relations.

New Zealand Tablet, 21 February 1901, Page 15
WEDDING BELLS.
KNIGHT— WHITE. A QUIET but pretty wedding (writes a correspondent) took place in the Church of the Sacred Heart, Timaru, on the 14th inst., when Mr C. E. Knight, of Timaru, was united in the bonds of matrimony to Miss L. White, formerly of Oamaru. A Nuptial Mass was celebrated by the Rev. Father Tubman, who also performed the marriage ceremony. The bridegroom was supported by his brother, Mr A. Knight, as groomsman, and the bride was attended by Miss L. Knight as bridesmaid. The bride was attired in a costume of soft white foulard material, with floral hat, and the bridesmaid wore a pretty salmon-colored embroidered dress with cream-trimmed hat. At the conclusion of the ceremony the party adjourned to the residence of the bridegroom's parents, where the wedding breakfast was laid. Mr and Mrs Knight were the recipients of many useful and handsome presents as expressive of the high esteem and kindly feeling entertained by numerous friends towards them. The happy couple left in the afternoon by the express for the North.

The Temuka Leader, November 28 1901
On Thursday last, November 21st, there was celebrated at St Peter's Church, Temuka, a wedding . The contracting parties were Miss Amy Alice Story, livery stable keeper, Temuka, and lately a farmer at Orari, and Mr Thomas Henry Pye, of Geraldine, son of Mr Chas. Pye, of Riverlea. The officiating clergyman was the Rev. T. Farley, vicar of the parish. Miss Coira presided at the organ. The bridesmaids were Miss Ethel Story, Miss Elise Story and Miss Nellie Pye. The bride was given away by her father, Mr A. Story and Mr J. Gresham, of Geraldine, acted as best man.

Otago Witness, 5 February 1902, Page 43
STRATFORD-HENNIKER— WICKES. — On the 30th January, 1902, at St. Mary's Church, Timaru, by the Ven. Archdeacon Harper, A. H. A. Stratford-Henniker, nephew of the Right Hon. Lord Hartismere Stratford, Slaney, Co. Wicklow (Lord-in-Waiting), to Margaretta Eliza, daughter of Edmund Wickes, Esq., Westland.

Otago Witness 30 July 1902, Page 43
MORRIS— CROSS.— On the 21st July, at St. Stephen's Church, Fairlie by the Rev. Stanley Hanson, Arthur William, third son of Mr A. W. Morris, Dunedin to Agnes Durroch, second daughter of Mr Frederick Cross, Fairlie.

Otago Witness, 1 October 1902, Page 43
McAULEY— GORMAN.— On the 28th January, 1902, at the Church of the Sacred Heart, Timaru, by the Rev. Father Tubman, John, second son of Hugh McAuley, of Hyde, to Catherine E. J. Gorman, only daughter of Thomas Gorman, Timaru.

Wanganui Herald, 4 November 1902, Page 2
Shepherd - Selbie — At his brother's. residence, Aramoho, on October 20th, by the Rev. C. Eaton, Thomas Martin, fifth son of Geo. Shepherd, farmer, Timaru, to Matilda Emily, youngest daughter of Geo. Selbie, farmer, Claremont, Timaru

Otago Witness, 5 November 1902, Page 44
WHITE— MICHIE — On the 23rd October, 1902, at the residence of the bride's parents, Mornington, by the Rev. W. Scorgie, Benjamin Fotheringham, third son of the late Alfred White, The Springs, Geraldine, to Isabella Alexander, second daughter of James Michie, Mornington, Dunedin.

Hawera & Normanby Star 22 June 1903 Marriage
BAILEY— ESPAGNE.— On Thursday, 18th June, 1903, at St. Joseph's Church, Hawera, by the Very Rev. Father Power, Herbert, son of Colonel Bailey, of Timaru, to Lina, eldest daughter of Mrs Espagne, of Hawera.

Otago Witness, 2 September 1903, Page 43
HADFIELD — WATKINS. — On the 26th August, at Trinity Church, Lawrence, by the Rev. Canon Richards, Cecil Richard, eldest son of the late Richard Hadfield, pharmaceutical chemist, Nelson, to J. E. E. P., eldest daughter of the late Richard Watkins, medical dispensary, Timaru.

Evening Post, 7 April 1904, Page 5
Mr. M. E. Wood, the well-known New Zealand representative footballer, was married at Timaru on Tuesday to Miss Ritchie, eldest daughter of Mr. T.H. Ritchie formerly of Wellington. Mr. Wood has been transferred to Auckland, and intends retiring from active football.

New Zealand Free Lance, 7 May 1904, Page 8
Mr. Morris E. Wood, the representative New Zealand footballer, was married to Miss Clara Lenore Ritchey, eldest daughter of Mr. Theo. H. Ritchey, late of Wellington, on 5th April, by special license, at St. Mary's, Timaru, the Venerable Archdeacon Harper officiating. The bride looked very nice in a white accordeon pleated silk gown, handsomely trimmed with lace, and the bridesmaids, Misses Maud and Milly Ritchev and Miss Gowing, looked very smart in blue tweed costumes, and large picture hats to match.

The church was beautifully decorated, and the wedding was a very quiet, one, only the near relatives of both families being present. After the ceremony, the guests were entertained at the residence of the bride's parents where the usual toasts were proposed and duly honoured. The bride's travelling dress was pale blue frieze, faced with cream cloth and a large picture hat covered with violets. The happy couple left by express train ion Lyttelton, en route to Auckland, where Mr. Wood has been transferred.

Otago Witness, 13 July 1904, Page 49
A NEW ZEALAND WEDDING IN LONDON.
London, June 4. The day before yesterday a quiet but very pretty little wedding, the news of which will be read with interest in New Zealand, took place in London. The bride, Miss May Cunningham Murdoch, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Murdoch, of Timaru (formerly of Dunedin), arrived in England only a few days before her marriage, having travelled from Australia by the last trip of the P. and O. steamer China, and having experienced a very pleasant passage. She landed here on the 27th May. The bridegroom was Mr Clarence John Inder, C.E., formerly of Dunedin, who has been resident in London for some time actively engaged in his profession, and who has now as partner in his business Mr D. D. Henderson, also of Dunedin. Since her arrival in London Miss Murdoch has been staying at the Windsor Hotel, Victoria street, Westminster, and the wedding party started from there for St. John's Church, South Kensington, where the marriage took place at 1.30 p.m. The bride was given away by Mrs Sutter, of Timaru, who accompanied her to England....

Otago Witness, 7 September 1904, Page 35 Cave
Marriage — We have had two weddings here lately Miss Katie Fraser was married to Mr McIlwee on the 1st inst. Miss Fraser has been nearly all her life in the Upper Pareora. Valley, and is a native of the valley. The other wedding was that of Miss S. Rowe to Mr, Taylor, of St. Andrews. -

New Zealand Tablet, 22 September 1904, Page 15
WEDDING BELLS WARD-FITZIHARRIS
A quiet but pretty wedding (writes a correspondent) was celebrated by the Rev. Father Le Floch at the Catholic Church, Timaru, on August 2, the contracting parties being Miss Catherine Theresa Fitzharris, third daughter of Mr. John Fitzharris, of Morven, and Mr Thomas Ward, third son of Mr. Henry Ward, Beaconsfield, Timaru. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a blue cloth dress elaborately trimmed with white silk, a large picture hat, and carried a flower bouquet. She was attended by two bridesmaids — Miss Annastasia Fitzharris (sister of the bride), and Miss Florence Ward (sister of the bridegroom). They wore white silk dresses and hats to match. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr. Richard Ward. After the ceremony the wedding party drove to the residence of the bridegroom's parents, Beaconsfield, where the breakfast was served in a large marquee erected on the lawn. A large number of friends were present. The wedding presents were numerous, varied, and valuable.

Wanganui Herald, 18 October 1904, Page 4
MARRIAGE. POWER— PADGET — At Wellington, on March 28th, Maurice Joseph, eldest son of the late Major B. L. Power, of County Cork, Ireland, to Lilian, eldest daughter of W. S. Padget, of, Timaru.

Otago Witness, 28 December 1904, Page 47
JESSEP — CORMACK.— On the 14th December, 1904, at the Presbyterian Church, Woodbury, James S., second son of Charles Jessep, "Renville," Geraldine, to Bessie, elder daughter of the late Alexander Cormack, of Woodbury, South Canterbury, New Zealand. Australian papers please copy.

New Zealand Tablet, 19 January 1905, Page 5
On Thursday last St. Joseph's Church, Temuka, was the scene of a pretty wedding, the contracting parties being Miss J. Coughlan, daughter of Mr. S. Coughlan, of Pleasant Point Road, and Mr. M. Gaffeney, eldest son of Mr. Gaffeney, Seadown. Rev. Father Kerley officiated. The wedding breakfast was laid at the residence of the bride's parents. The happy couple left in the evening for Wellington, where they intend spending their honeymoon.

Otago Witness, 15 February 1905, Page 47
MARCKS— MacPHAIL.— On the 18th January, 1905, at the residence of the bride's brother-in-law, "Rimuwhare," Fairlie, by the Rev. Dr Black, John, only son of John Marcks, Maheno, to Margaret, third daughter of the late Hugh MacPhail, " Oakbank,'" Mull, Argyllshire, Scotland.

New Zealand Tablet, 11 May 1905, Page 19
WAIMATE, May 8. A pretty wedding took place in St. Patrick's Church on May 4, when Miss Annie Mellon, eldest daughter of Mr. H. Mellon, of Waimate, was united in the bonds of Matrimony to Mr. Michael O'Donnell, of Timaru; the Rev. Father Regnault officiating. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked very pretty in a dress of white silk, trimmed with chiffon and lace. Miss B. Mellon, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid, and Mr. W. O'Donnell ((brother of the bridegroom) was best man. After the ceremony the wedding breakfast was held at the residence o« the bride's parents, Nukuroa. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a gold muff chain, and gold-mounted greenstone brooch, and to the bridesmaid a gold-mounted greenstone brooch. The presents were numerous and costly.

New Zealand Tablet, 18 May 1905, Page 20
O'DRISCOLL— EARL. On Wednesday, May 3, a very pretty wedding took place at St. Mary's Church, Makikihi , when Miss Mary (May), fourth daughter of Mr. Wm. Earl, late of Geraldine and now of Ben Acre, Makiiihi, was united in the bond's of Matrimony to Mr. Matthew O'Driscoll, second son of Mr. M. O'Driscoll, of Pleasant Point, Timaru. The church was crowded with friends and acquaintances of the young couple. The bride who was given away by her father, looked well in a gown of white silk, trimmed with chiffon and silk lace, and wore a gold necklet and greenstone heart, the gifts of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids, Miss Rose Earl (sister of the bride) and Miss Nellie O'Driscoll (sister of the bridegroom), were attired in dresses of cream voile trimmed with insertion and chiffon and wore gold brooches the gifts of the bridegroom. The bride's gift to the bridegroom was a gold chain. Mr. J. O'Driscoll acted as best man and Mr. M. Earl as groomsman. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father Regnault, and after the Nuptial Mass the bridal party drove to the residence of the bride's parents, where the weeding breakfast was held.

Otago Witness, 9 August 1905, Page 51
BROWN-ALLAN.-On the 26th July, 1005, at the Albany Street Hall, by the Rev. I Nisbet, D.D., David Brown, Timaru, to Jessie Monteath, third daughter of Alexander Allan, Great King street.

New Zealand Tablet, 31 August 1905, Page 20
WEDDING BELLS - KEENAN-SHEEHAN.
A marriage which took place at Fairlie on August 14 created more than ordinary interest, as the parents of the bride have been residents of the district for upwards of a quarter of a century. The contracting parties were Mr. P. Keenan, third son of Mr. P. Keenan, of Kaikoura, and Miss Mary Sheehan, eldest daughter of Mr. D. Sheehan, of Fairlie. The ceremony, which was witnessed by a large number of friends of both parties, took place in St. Patrick's Church, and was performed by the Rev. Father Le Petit. The bride who was given away by her father, looked extremely well in a costume of white serge, beautifully trimmed with silk and silk lace, and wore the customary wreath and veil. Her sister, Miss N. Sheehan, acted as bridesmaid, and the bridegroom was attended by his brother Mr. J. Keenan, of Kaikoura. At the conclusion of the ceremony the wedding party proceeded to the residence of the brides parents, where the wedding breakfast was laid. The newly-wedded couple left by the afternoon train for Dunedin, where the honeymoon was to be spent. Mr. and Mrs. Keenan were the recipients of many valuable and useful presents. In the evening a very large number of guests were entertained by Mr and Mrs. Sheehan in the public hall, which was very tastefully decorated for the occasion.

New Zealand Tablet, 17 May 1906, Page 30 MARTIN— EARL.
On April 25 an interesting ceremony took place in St. Mary's Church, Makikihi, when Miss Rosanna Earl daughter of Mr. W. Earl, 'Benacre,' Otaio was married to Mr. David Martin, son of Mr. Andrew Martin, Otaio. The ceremony was performed by the Very Rev. Dean Regnault. The church, which was tastefully decorated for the occasion, was crowded with fiends and relatives of the contracting parties. The bride looked very handsome in a costume of white silk, trimmed with chiffon and delicate, lace. Miss Nora Earl (sister) was bridesmaid, and was neatly attired in cream voile trimmed with lace. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. W. Earl (brother of the bride). The bridegroom's present to the bride was a gold brooch, and to the bridesmaid a gold bangle, the bride's present to the bridegroom, being a gold chain. The wedding party left the church to the strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March. The wedding breakfast, to which a large number of guests sat down, was laid at the residence of the bride's father. Very Rev. Dean Regnault presided, and in a felicitous speech proposed the health of the newly married couple. Other toasts were also duly honored. During the afternoon several vocal and instrumental items were given, and a very enjoyable time was spent. In the evening Mr. and Mrs. Martin left for the North Island, where the honeymoon was to be spent. The wedding presents were numerous and costly, and included many cheques and a quantity of silverware.

Evening Post, 5 December 1906 Marriage
HUGHES— LUKE.— On the 28th November, at St. Peter's Church, Wellington, by the Rev. Maclaverty, William David, eldest son of the late William Hughes, of Timaru, to Mabel, sixth daughter of John Luke, Wellington.

Evening Post, 9 January 1907, Page 7
Mr. Leonard Hewitt, of the Timaru branch of the Union Bank of Australia (son of Mr. James Hewitt, of Park-terrace, Christchurch) was married at St. Paul's Pro-Cathedral, Mulgrave-street, this afternoon, to Miss Frances Orme Webb, daughter of Lieut. -Colonel Webb, Acting Commandant, The ceremony was performed by the Rev. T. H. Sprott, Vicar of St. Paul's. The bride was attended by her sister (Miss C.-G. Webb), Miss Maude Hewitt (sister of the bridegroom), and Miss Ethel M'Kellar. Mr. G. Sutton acted as beat man, and Messrs. A. H. Chapman and G. R. Holden Webb (the bridegroom's brother), an officer of the Eastern Telegraph Extension Company's staff at Singapore) were groomsmen. A reception was afterwards held at the residence of the bridegroom's parents in Mulgrave-street.

Otago Witness, 16 January 1907, Page 55
PARR — STRACHAN.— On the 7th January, at "Lonsdale," George street, the residence, of the bride's mother, by the Rev. T. Nisbeit, D.D., Edward James, eldest son of Edward Parr, Pleasant Point, to Flora, daughter of the late William Strachan, Dunedin.

Otago Witness, 17 April 1907, Page 47
BOWE—GIBSON.—On the 3rd of April, at St. Marys Church, Timaru, by the Rev. L. C. Brady, Francis Bowe, Timaru, to Annie Catherine, second daughter of the late Edmund Gibson (of the Upper Waitaki) and Mrs Gibson.

Otago Witness, 26 June 1907, Page 72
At Saints Church on Wednesday was the fashionable wedding, the bride being Miss E. Urich?, daughter of the late Professor Ulrich, and bridegroom Mr Leslie Orbell, of Timaru. The day of bitterly cold.

Evening Post, 2 July 1907 Marriage
Furby - Boardley— On the 1st July. 1907, at St. Mark's Parish Church, by the Rev. J.G.S. Bartlett, Mr. A. G. Furby, of Timaru, to Miss S. E. Boardley, late of Kendel? England.

Otago Witness, 3 July 1907, Page 51 MARRIAGE.
ORBELL— ULRICH.— On Wednesday, June 19, 1907, at All Saints' Church, Dunedin by the Most Rev. the Primate, assisted by the Rev. H. H. Bedford. R. Leslie Orbell, Timaru, to Ellie. second, daughter of the late Professor Ulrich, Otago University.

Otago Witness, 11 December 1907, Page 51
TURNBULL — M'GILL.— On November 7, at Presbyterian Church, South Dunedin, by the Rev, Robert Mackie, Jean, third daughter of Mr William McGill, Park terrace, Kensington, to Thomas Turnbull, Timaru.

Otago Witness, 1 April 1908, Page 51
DENNY -ARSCOTT— On March 25, 1908, at Timaru, by the Rev, A. E. Hunt. Charles Frederic, fourth son of Samuel Denny, of Ipswich, England, to Harriet, youngest daughter of Thomas Arscott, Timaru.

Otago Witness, 15 July 1908, Page 51
MUNDELL— SALTER— On June 24. at the residence of the bride's brother-in-law (Mr R. B. Dyer), Glen road, John eldest son of Mr John Mundell, Timaru to Mary E (May), fifth daughter of Mr Martin Salter, Mansford Town.

Otago Witness, 16 September 1908, Page 51
STEWART — SUTHERLAND.— On September 9, 1908, at the residence, of the bride's parents, by the Rev. James C. Gellie, B.A., James Stewart, eldest son of the late John Campbell Stewart, Pleasant Point, to Mary Sutherland, second daughter of Alexander Sutherland, of "Ballechnuick," Sutherlands, South Canterbury.

Evening Post, 29 September 1908 Marriage
GIBSON — LIVERMORE.— On the 26th September (Dominion Day), at St. Peter's Church, Wellington, by the Rev. G. P. Davys, William C. Gibson, son of Mr. Gibson, of Pleasant Point, Timaru, to Ivy Grace Livermove, only daughter of Mrs. S. H. Dodd, of Arostreet, City.

Star, 23 December 1908, Page 3
McCLELLAND— RICHES.— December 21, at St Mary's, Addington, by the Rev W.S. Bean, Robert M'Clelland, of Leeston, elder son of the late James and Mrs M'Clelland, Braddon Street, Addington, late of Leeston, to Eliza, third daughter of Mr Arthur Riches, Woodbury, Geraldine.

Star, 23 December 1908, Page 3
MACDONALD — ROSS.— December 16 at Willis Street Presbyterian Church, by the Rev Dr Gibb, John William, eldest son of the late Mr James Macdonald, Timaru, to Agnes Mary, second daughter of Mr Alexander Ross, Wellington.

Otago Witness, 24 March 1909, Page 51
SHALLARD— SMITH.— On February 3, at the residence of the bride's parents, "Baywood," Tokonui (formerly of Winchester, Canterbury), to Elizabeth Rose, eldest daughter of Mr E. H. Smith, late of Island Cliff, Oamaru.

Wanganui Herald, 30 March 1909, Page 2
The wedding took place at St. John's Church, Dannevirke, on Wednesday last, of Mr Denzil Ardell, of the Dannevirke Post Ofiice staff, and only son of Mr John Ardell, Temuka, and Miss Mary Ethel Light, second daughter of the late Mr. W. Light. Dannevirke.

Evening Post, 27 April 1909 Marriage
BOWKET — GOODMAN— On the 14th April, at Timaru, by the Venerable Archdeacon Harper, George, second son of Charles Bowket, Timaru, to Lena, widow of the late Russell J Goodman.

Evening Post, 22 May 1909 Marriage
HUGGINS— ADAIR— On the 12th May, at the Kent-terrace Presbyterian Church, by the Rev. J. Kennedy Elliott, Robert George, third son of William John Huggins, of Timaru to Leila, third daughter of J. W. Adair, of Wellington.

Otago Witness, 19 May 1909, Page 51
WILSON — WADDELL.— On Tuesday, April 27, 1909, by the Rev. W. Stinson, John Trotter Wilson, son of James Wilson, Esq., of Allandale, Fairlie, to Catherine Amelia, Waddell, eldest daughter of F. Waddell, Maori Hill, Timaru.

Otago Witness, 23 June 1909, Page 59
STANSFIELD— CARLTON — On April 29, 1909, at Chalmers Church, Timaru by the Rev. Samuel Buchanan, Robert Barr, second son of James Stansfield, Dunedin, to Lilian, eldest daughter of the late Walter Carlton, Dunedin.

New Zealand Tablet 18 November 1909, Page 1821
McMULLEN— SAMMON.— On November 3, 1909 at St Patrick's Church Waimate, by the Rev. Father Tymons, James McMullen, of Waihao Downs, to Elizaboth Sammon, of Waimate.

Evening Post, 6 December 1910 Marriage
HAMILTON— KELLY.— On the 30th November, at St. Joseph's Church, Buckle-street, by Rev. Father Quinn, James Hamilton, third son of Joseph Hamilton, Wellington, to Lucy Kelly, youngest daughter of the late Richard Kelly, Timaru.

Evening Post, 7 January 1911, Marriage
Pinnock — BURR — On the 28th December, 1910, at the Congregational Church, Courtenay-place, by the Rev. McDonald Aspland, George Harold, eldest son of Mr. Geo. Pinnock, of Wellington, to Maria Orpah Ann, only daughter of the late Mr. Charles Burr, of Timaru.

Evening Post, 7 January 1911, Page 1
Pinnock — BURR— On the 28th December, 1910, at the Congregational Church, Courtetenay-plaee, by the Hey. McDonald Asplaud, George Harold, eldest son of Mr. Geo. Pinnock, of Wellington, to Maria Orpah Ann, only daughter of the late Mr. Charles Burr, of Timaru

Evening Post, 21 December 1912 Marriage
Houlihan - Smith -On the 27th November, at St. Mary of the Angels, Edward, second son of J. Houlihan, of Timaru, to Florrie, third daughter of S. W. Smith, Nairn-street, Wellington.

Christchurch "Press" Wednesday 5 March 1913 Marriage -
WIGHTMAN - BURRELL - On 4th February at Chalmers Presbyterian Church, Timaru by Rev. Macaulay Caldwell, Robert Wallace Wightman of Methven, third son of the late Matthew Wightman, Sutherlands, to Isabella Mary Houston Burrell, of Cave, only daughter of the late Dr. Adam Guthrie Burrell, Glasgow, Scotland.

Evening Post, 17 March 1913 Marriage
GOW — COLLIE.— On the 4th March, 1913, at St. Mark's Church, Wellington, by Rev. C. Askew, M.A., John Graham Gow, only son of Mr. J. Gibson Gow, M.A., and Mrs. Gow, Timaru, to Maysie Alice Marianne Collie, M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Collie, Wellington.

Evening Post, 16 November 1908, Page 7
Miss Maysie Collie, daughter of Mr. Edward Collie, of Wellington South, who is studying medicine at the Otago University, has passed her second professional examination.

Evening Post, 23 April 1910, Page 7
Mrs. Edward Collie and Miss Maysie Collie, of Wellington South, leave by the Maori on Monday night to join the Cornwall at Lyttelton, by which boat they are sailing for England. Miss Collie intends to continue her medical studies in London.

Otautau Standard and Wallace County Chronicle, 27 October 1914, Page 5
By the death of Mr Robert Acheson, at the age of 89, at Riverton, a very well-shown personage of Weafcera District} passed away. Mr Acheson was n Irishman by birth who came out to seek his fortune in the new country. Mr Acheson leaves a widow, 3 daughters and 8 4 sons. The sons are: Mr Geo Acheson, Sydney ; Mr Percy Acheson, Temuka; Mr F. V. Acheson, clerk in the Native Land Court, Wellington and Professor Albert Acheson, electrical and consulting engineer, Syracuse, Penn. The daughters are Mrs T. H. Cupples, of Otautau ; Miss Acheson, Mistress of Riverton School and Miss May Acheson.

Evening Post, 18 December 1914, Page 1 Marriage
WATERS — WELLS.— On the 16th December, at St James's Church, Lower Hutt, by the Rev. A. L. Hansell, Arthur, fourth son of Edward J. Waters, of Makikihi, Timaru, to Dorothy, third daughter of the late David Wells, of Lower Hutt.

Otautau Standard and Wallace County Chronicle, 6 April 1915, Page 5
Wedding at Wairoto.
On Easter Monday at "Glenally," the homestead of Wairoto Station, Miss Davane Carnie was united in the bonds of matrimony to Mr James Brown, of Timaru. Miss Carnie is the daughter of Mr Alex. Carnie, Manager of Wairoto Station, and has been school mistress at Lilburn. The ceremony took place at 11 a.m, and was performed by Mr R. D. McEwan, Presbyterian Missionary at Tuatapere. The happy couple left for Tuatapere to catch the afternoon train for the north, amid the good wishes of all assembled. Mr Brown, who holds a Lieutenant's commission in the Expeditionary Force, leaves for Trentham Camp on the 16th inst for training before leaving for active service.

Evening Post, 19 August 1915, Page 9
The engagement is announced of Miss Freda M. Goodman, only daughter of the late Mr. Russell J. Goodman, of Wellington and Timaru, and Mrs. Geo. Bowker, of Timaru, to Sergt.-Major John G. Young, of the 6th Reinforcements.

Evening Post, 24 August 1915 Marriage
TURTON-DUNCAN.-On the 18th August, 1915, at St. John's Presbyterian Church, Wellington, by Rev. Dr. Gibb, William George Turton, of Timaru, to Phyllis Henrietta Duncan, of Wellington.

Otautau Standard and Wallace County Chronicle, 18 April 1922, Page 2
Fisher — Macdonald. — At North, Street, Timaru, on Tuesday, 18th April, by Rev; G. Hughes, Allan A. Fisher, "Alanric," Otautau, to Helen, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Macdonald, North Street, Timaru, and formerly of Strathvale, Otautau.

Otautau Standard and Wallace County Chronicle, 24 April 1922, Page 3
FISHER— MACDONALD. I was a lovely day in Timaru, "Queen's weather," on Tuesday last, when two young folks, well- known in Otautau, were united in marriage at the home of Mr John Macdonald, 190 North street, Timaru. The ceremony was performed By Rev. Gladstone Hughes, M.A., of Chalmers Church, and was attended - by relatives of the contracting parties from Otago and Southland and Canterbury. The young couple were Allan A. Fisher. of Fisher Bros., "Alanric," Otautau, and Helen, second daughter of |Mr and Mrs. John Macdonald, Timaru, and formerly of " Strathvale," Otautau. The bride wore a most beautiful dress, simple and exquisitely made, long-waisted, satin top, with georgette sleeves, and front beautifully embroidered in pearls, plain satin skirt. At each side of the skirt was a fall of georgette trimmed with pearls, pretty mop cap, orange blossoms and long veil, and carried a gorgeous bouquet. The bridesmaid, Miss Funny Macdonald, wore a lovely pale blue dress, satin top, with panel back and front on the skirt, three large scalloped falls on each side of georgette, georgette low waisted bodice, and finished with large butterfly bow and streamers, large black satin and lace hat with long velvet streamers. The best man was Mr Eric Fisher, brother of the bridegroom. The ceremony, conducted at the residence of the bride's parents, was followed by the wedding breakfast in a large marquee on the lawn; and was presided over by the officiating minister, who proposed in a happy, and humorous speech toasts.." The bride's travelling dress was a handsome tailor-made navy costume, brown braided coat, and becoming small toque in blue. The happy people left by the southern express, and the honeymoon was spent in Oamaru, Dunedin and Invercargill. Many beautiful and valuable presents were received by the young folks.

Christchurch Press Saturday 5 April 1924 Marriage -
HANNAH - URQUHART - at St Columba Church, Fairlie, on March 26th William Walter to Elizabeth Bruce.

Otautau Standard and Wallace County Chronicle, 22 September 1925, Page 3
LINDSAY— MACDONALD. A very pretty wedding was solemnised in the Otautau Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, I6th September, when Letitia Margaret, youngest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Lindsay, "Strathmore," Otautau, was married to Samuel, third son of Mr and Mrs John Macdonald, 190 North street, Timaru, and late of Otautau. Rev. J.B. Biokerstaff, was the officiating minister, while Mr Jellyman presided at the organ. ...

Otautau Standard and Wallace County Chronicle, 20 April 1926, Page 3
HERDMAN— MACDONALD.
A quite but pretty wedding took place at the residence of the bride's parents, 190 North street, Timaru, when Francis, third daughter of Mr and Mrs Jno. Macdonald was married to Aubrey Herdman, Timaru. Rev. Begg, Highfield officiating. The bride, who entered on the arm of her brother, William was sweetly dressed in a model frock of white brocaded crepe-de chine with flared skirt and a spray of orange blossoms on the shoulder, tulle veil held by a bandeau of silver lace. She carried a spray bouquet of white roses and maiden hair fern. Miss Olive Stevens, who attended as bridesmaid wore a lovely frock of pink georgette with godets on the skirt and a spray of ultra coloured flowers on the shoulder, her hair was caught with a silver bandeau, and she carried a bouquet of sweet peas and fern. Mr M. Raymond attended as best man. The breakfast was laid in the dining-room the tables being tastefully decorated with sweet peas. The young couple were the recipients of many costly and useful presents, while a number of telegrams of congratulations were received. The bride's travelling dress was a smart tweed costume with little felt hat and a fawn coat with fur collar. Mr and Mrs Herdman will reside in Timaru.

Otautau Standard and Wallace County Chronicle, 11 January 1927, Page 3
HODGES— McINTYRE.
A pretty wedding of local interest was solemnised in Trinity Church, Timaru, on December 23rd, when Nancy, eldest daughter of Mrs H. McIntyre, Timaru, was married to George Henry, second son of Mr and Mrs. Hodges, "The Hills," Waimate, and a well-known professional man of this town. Rev. Adam Begg, of Highfield, was the officiating minister. The bride, who entered on the arm of her cousin, Mr John White, Dunedin, looked most charming in gown of white crepe de chene, embossed with sprays of silver. Her softly-flowing veil of embroidered tulle was arranged from a coronet of orange blossoms, and she carried a bouquet of choice white flowers. Miss Margaret Mclntyre, sister of the bride, who attended as bridesmaid, wore a picturesque frock of apricot-coloured georgette, and her hair was bound with a filet of silver leaves, while a bouquet of beautiful flowers to tone, made a dainty finish to her toilet. Mr A. E. Timpany, of Otautau, carried out the duties of best man. Miss M. Smart, Waimate, a friend Of the bride, officiated at the organ. After the ceremony an adjournment was made to the Stafford Rooms, where the breakfast was laid. Mrs McIntyre received her guests wearing a very handsome gown of black satin duchesse trimmed with black georgette, and relieved with touches of cyclamen. A chic black satin hat with cyclamen trimmings and a bouquet to tone completed her costume. Mrs Hodges, mother of the bride groom, wore a becoming ensemble suit in an attractive shade of bois de rose, with a picture hat in the same colour.

Otautau Standard and Wallace County Chronicle, 18 January 1927, Page 1
SATTERTHWAITE — HANLEY
A wedding of considerable interest was solemnised at St. Mary's Basilica, Invercargill, on Wednesday, January 5, when Marguerite Maire, eldest daughter of the late Mr James Hanley, of Gore, and Mrs Hanley, of Heddon Bush, was united in the bonds of matrimony to William Merritt, second son of Mr and. Mrs G. W. Satterthwaite, of Timaru. The Rev. Father Lynch officiated. The bride, who was given away by her uncle, Mr. E. C. Ford, wore a dainty bridal frock of lavender georgette, accordeon picated, and relieved with silver sprays. Her beautiful veil, which was of the same shade was worn close fitting to the head with pendants of pearls at the sides. A pearl necklet, a gift of a girl friend of the bride, and silver shoes and stockings completed a very charming toilette. She carried a posy of lavender sweet peas, marguerites and maiden hair fern. Miss Rose Driscoll, of Winton, acted as bridesmaid, and wore a frock of lavender georgette with a pleated lavender ribbon trimming. She wore a crinoline hat of the same shade, and silver shoes and stockings, and carried a posy of lavender sweet peas and maidenhair fern to tone. Mr W. Wills acted as best man. The bridal party left the church to the strains of the Wedding March, played by Miss Nina Hardy. After the ceremony the guests motored to 117 Duke Street, Glad -.
The bride's mother received her guests in a frock of dove grey crepe de chene relieved with petunia, with hat to match. The usual toasts were honoured, and telegrams from all parts of New Zealand were received. Later Mr and Mrs Satterthwaite left for Hanmer on the wedding trip, the bride travelling in a smart petunia coloured crepe de chene frock and black satin coat with hat to tone. Their future home will be in Ashburton. Prior to leaving Ashburton the bridegroom was the recipient of a handsome silver tea service from the staff of the Bank of New South Wales; The number of valuable presents received testified to the popularity of the young couple.

Otautau Standard and Wallace County Chronicle, 25 June 1929, Page 3
McGOWAN— HOPE A very dainty wedding of considerable local interest took place in the new Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, 19th inst., when Ada Emmeline, younger daughter of Mrs E. M. Hope, Otautau, was married to Edward Vass, eldest son of Mr and Mrs F. W. McGowan, Scarborough, Timaru. The Church was well filled with the guests and interested friends. Rev. J. B. Bickerstaff was the officiating clergyman, while Mrs T. H. Cupples presided at the organ. The Church was tastefully decorated by girl friends of the Bride, who entered on the aim of her brother, Mr Gordon Hope of Invercargill. The Bride wore a model frock of cream georgette, heavily beaded and trimmed with pearls, long sleeves gathered to a narrow band and skirt cut to an uneven hem. Her embroidered veil was gathered to the back of her head and held m front with a coronet of orange blossom. She carried a shower bouquet of chrysanthemums, winter roses and maidenhair fern. The Bride was attended by her sister, Clara, as Bridesmaid, who wore a long sleeved model frock of pink georgette, with yoke and inlets of radium lace, the pattern of lace being outlined in coloured beads, black velour hat turned off the face, black satin court shoes and stockings to tone. She carried a bouquet of pink and white chrysanthemums, winter roses and maidenhair fern. Mr Gordon McGowan, Timaru, the brother, of the bridegroom was best man. After, the ceremony, the guests adjourned to the Sunday School Hall, where the wedding breakfast was laid, the hall being decortaed with pink and white streamers. Rev. Bickerstaff presided and the following toasts were honoured! Guests : Mr and Mrs F. V. McGowan (Timaru), McIvor, Harrington and Grieve, Messrs McGowan (3) (Timaru), McGowan (2) (Morton Mains)...

Christchurch Press Thursday August 28th 1930
SCAIFE - KERR at St. Mary's, Geraldine. Jessie May KERR of "Maung Atua" The Downs, Geraldine to Mr Linley Ashton SCAIFE of "Marama" Lake Wanaka.

Weekly Irish Times Saturday, November 30, 1940
The engagement is announced between Flight-Lieutenant John H. Bray, R.N.Z.A.F., only son of Mr and Mrs G.E. Bray, of Waimate, South Canterbury, N.Z., and Cathleen Muriel Aston, W.A.A.F., elder-daughter of Mr and Mrs H.R. Aston, of the Dell, Foxrock, Co. Dublin, and 30 Mosely Wood Lane, Cookridge, Leeds.

The New York Times Sunday, July 1, 1990 page 46
Gillian Prisk Is Wed
Gillian Mary Catherine Prisk and Alastair John Mackenzie Walton were married yesterday at the Roman Catholic Church of San Giorgio in Portofino, Italy, by the Rev. John di Vito. The bride, an assistant buyer at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York, is a daughter of Mary Prisk of Timaru, New Zealand, and the late Dr. Howard D. Prisk. The bridegroom, an associate in the investment banking department at the First Boston Corporaiton in New York, is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Walton of Melbourne, Australia.

Otago Witness, 26 June 1907, Page 71
Anxious Parent: "Doctor, my daughter appears to be going blind, and she is about to be married."
Doctor: "Let her go right on with the wedding. If anything can open her eyes, marriage will."

The formula for a happy marriage? It's the same as the one for living in Napier. When you find a fault, don't dwell on it.

Divorce

Argus (Melbourne, Vic.) Thursday 5 February 1931 page 3
John Fahey, aged 31 years, rubber maker, of Queensville road, Footscray, from Fanney Fahey, on the ground of desertion. The marriage took place on February 9, 1920, at Timaru.

Maiden names and more before women's lib came in.
Traditions are a lot like plates; they're good to have and can be used for quite a long time, but a few of them are bound to get broken every now and then. Today married women use their own initials or given names rather than those of their husbands and keep their maiden names. It was general for a married woman to be called by her husband's initials but in a death notice watch out for a woman who is a widow as then they may be her initials.

SIMMERS: On the 25th Dec. 1889, at High Street, Timaru, the wife of G.A. Simmers, of a son.
ANDREWS: On April 23rd, 1890 at Hazelburn, Elizabeth, the wife of W.N. Andrews.
HOARE: At the residence of her daughter, Mrs J. B. Wareing, Woodlands, Temuka, Catherine, the relict of Patrick Hoare, late of Kerrytown, aged 95 years. January 1890.

FICHE

There is a microfiche of the index to the NZ Registrar-General's births, deaths and marriages. Found at Family History Centre Libraries, the New Zealand Collection's Microfiche and Microfilm Centre. The fiche enables the researcher to see what is available, to pinpoint the years when the births, deaths and marriages of particular antecedents were registered and find the unique reference number associated with each entry. Birth and death fiche are organised chronologically from 1848 to 1990. Within each year entries are organised alphabetically, the names of males and females intermingling, and there are, on hand, volumes produced by the New Zealand Society of Genealogists, the District keys to the New Zealand registration districts. These show where births and deaths were registered up to and including 1955. Most births and deaths are registered in the city where the event took place or in the nearest sizeable town.

Marriage fiche are organised chronologically from 1854 to 1990. In marriages husband and wife share a common number. In pre-1947 marriages, men whose surnames start with 'A' are followed by women whose surnames start with 'A' and so on through the alphabet. From 1947 grooms are gathered together in one alphabetical list followed by brides in another alphabetical list. It is only from 1957 that an entry includes the family name of the partner. There are no District keys for marriages. It is the responsibility, not of the contracting parties but of the celebrant, to forward information about a marriage.
The Registrar-General's index to births, deaths and marriages contains many idiosyncracies. A child born late in one year may have his birth registered the following year. People may know that their attractive collection of Christian names was read out at their baptism. However, when the dour bureaucrat in cramped offices at Births, Deaths and Marriages asked for the name of the child, father may have given only the first Christian name. It may not be till the offspring seeks to marry or claim a pension that he discovers that this is his official name. Children on the birth fiche who share a surname and number are twins. Should children with a common surname and forenames pop up within a few years of each other, it is likely that, in the latter case, parents are perpetuating the name of a deceased offspring. Should a newborn have a surname as its last Christian name, the mother of an ex-nuptial baby may be pointing to the identity of the father.

Death certificate data is put together by the undertaker with medical details being supplied by the deceased's doctor. Thus, there should be scant delay between the occurrence of these events and their being recorded in the Registrar-General's records. A notable feature of the death fiche is the naming of war casualties in the 1914-1918 'War deaths'. The fiche entitled 'War deaths, 1939' covers people who lost their lives throughout the period 1939-1945. The fiche appears to omit those who died in the Boer War though service personnel who died in the Vietnam conflict are included in the normal death fiche with the information that they had died in Vietnam. Although, in peacetime a death certificate is not issued for a New Zealand citizen who dies overseas, families have, since 1995, been allowed to pay a fee and have recorded, with the Registrar-General, the fact that a loved one has perished beyond these shores.

Sometimes, in the birth and death fiche, there appear entries where details are written in by hand and where a vertical slash runs through the number. The digits after the slash relate to a particular year. In births these entries may relate to adoptions or to ex-nuptial children receiving new certificates when their parents marry. In deaths they may relate to a person who has gone missing in wartime and whose body has not been recovered.

Remember that information on the actual certificates - as with birth certificates - is only as good as that which was provided by the contracting couple or the relatives of the deceased. A man who marries a much younger woman may take several years off his age; a divorced woman who reverts to her maiden name may leave no evidence of her previous spouse beyond the date when the marriage ended. Many people are ignorant about their antecedents. Also, only basic details appear on pre-1880 marriage certificates and pre-1876 birth and death certificates. The latter do not even record a place of burial.

Richard L. N. Greenaway, Genealogy Librarian, CHCH, 2001

Stumbled across this in the NZ Births fiche for 1932: Phar Linton Adair Pickering
That's right, Phar L.A.P...

Phar Lap champion thoroughbred racehorse.

Bred by A.F. Roberts. b. Oct. 4, 1926 at Seadown d. April 5, 1932. Timaru racecourse at Washdyke just north of Timaru is named after New Zealand's best known galloper. Bought at auction by for £168. Phar Lap's amazing 17-hand height and one of the largest hearts ever found in a horse helped him live up to his name - a Thai word for 'lightning'. From 14 Sept. 1929 until his death he started in 51 races; won 37 times; came in second 3 times and was third 2 times. All of Phar Lap's races were run in Australia except for his last, which was held in Mexico. He won the Melbourne Cup in 1930 and the 1932 Agua Caliente Handicap in Mexico. His total stakes earned was £NZ70,141. Extremely popular and well known (pdf), both in life and in death throughout Australia and New Zealand. A statue of the famous Phar Lap stands in the paddock where he was born at Seadown. Head towards Christchurch. Turn right just past the turn off to Washdyke industrial park, signposted, onto Seadown Road. Cause of death: he was treated for colic but the real cause of his death remains a mystery. His hide is preserved at the Melbourne Museum and his 'pickled' heart is held by the National Museum of Australia in Canberra.

Have you heard the story of Phar Lap?
He came from New Zealand you know,
Big red horse of the thirties
Farewell to you Phar Lap.

It's official: Phar Lap was poisoned
Thursday, 19 June 2008 -AAP
Phar Lap was killed by arsenic poisoning. After dominating Australian tracks, the legendary racehorse died in mysterious circumstances in California in 1932. While conspiracy theories flourished following Big Red's death, including suggestions gangsters had killed him off, poisoning had always been suspected. A handwritten notebook of homeopathic recipes used by his trainer Harry Telford, auctioned in Melbourne in April, revealed arsenic and strychnine among the ingredients in the tonics and ointments he used on his horses. On his deathbed in 1985, Phar Lap's strapper Tommy Woodcock admitted the horse might have died from ingesting too much of one of the tonics. Forensic results released at Melbourne Museum today showed Phar Lap had ingested a large dose of arsenic in the last 30 to 40 hours of his life. Intense x-rays on hair samples taken from Phar Lap showed the difference between arsenic which had entered the hair cells via the blood and arsenic which had infused the hair cells by the taxidermy process when he was stuffed and mounted at the museum. Dr Ivan Kempson from the University of South Australia used high resolution x-rays, only available from a synchrotron light source, to detect the concentrations and distributions of arsenic in the hair samples. Using a microscope which is able to probe minute intact samples such as hair cells, he was able to create maps showing the chemical properties of the arsenic. Phar Lap won 37 of his 51 starts, including 14 wins in a row and the 1930 Melbourne Cup. He went to the United States in 1932, accompanied by Woodcock, his strapper and stand-in trainer. The New Zealand-bred gelding won his first race on US soil but died at the Menlo Park race track in California on April 5, 1932.

NZPA 22 May 2005
Marriage Rate in NZ in 2005

A general trend towards delaying marriage, a growth in de facto unions, and an increasing number of Kiwis living the single life has contributed to a drop in the number of couples tying the knot. Statistics New Zealand for 2005 reveal that while the number of marriages has remained relatively stable, the marriage rate has dropped. The general marriage rate (marriages per 1000 unmarried adults) was 13.2 in 2005, down from 16.9 in 1995. The latest rate is less than a third of the peak level of 45.5 per 1000, recorded in 1971. Last year there were 20,500 marriages registered. This figure is in line with the annual average number of marriages (20,600) over the last decade, and compares with an annual average of 25,200 during the period 1966-1975. The proportion of marriages where one or both partners had previously been married has remained stable at around 36% over the last decade. Last year the number of remarriages was 7300, compared with 4400 in 1971. Around 90% of those remarrying in 2005 had been divorced. The Family Court granted 10,000 marriage dissolution orders in 2005, consistent with the annual average for the last decade. The divorce rate in 2005 (divorces per 1000 estimated existing marriages) was 12.4. An analysis of divorce rates by year of marriage shows around one third of New Zealanders who married in 1980 had divorced before their silver wedding anniversary (25 years). Nearly half of all marriages (45%) that dissolved in 2005 involved children under 17 years of age. Of those divorces involving children, there was an average of 1.8 children per divorce, with little change in this figure during the past decade.

"The Weekly News" Weddings May 1971
R H BRADLEY (Timaru) and Shirley Jean GIRVAN (Geraldine)
Allister FRANCE (Fairlie) and Lesley GILCHRIST (Fairlie)
P J MYERS (Timaru) and Megan PARRY (Timaru)
Graeme Edward RICHARDT (Kingsdown) and Elaine Fay IVEY (Kingsdown).
Kevin PETERSON (Leeston) and Lesley ABERNETHY) (Timaru).

Kiwi families living on Struggle St. Most New Zealanders are completely shocked at bringing children up without a backyard.
Ben Fawkes - The Dominion Post | Thursday, 19 June 2008
Sixty years ago the norm was for dad to work and mum to stay home and raise three, four or more children.

Those born before 1943:
* Likely to have married by the age of 25.
* Likely to have had at least three children.
* In 1945 only 29.1 per cent of women worked.
* Virtually full employment
* State home loans available, interest rate of 3 per cent in the mid-1950s.
Those born between 1971 and 1993:
* Married later. The median age for first marriage for women in 2006 was 28.
* Likely to have only two children.
* In 2007 62.4 per cent of women worked.
* Higher unemployment rate – 3.5 per cent in 2007.
* Housing less affordable, mortgage rates of more than 9 per cent from commercial banks.

Otago Witness November 3rd 1883 pg 28 Poet's Corner
Youth and Age

I san a song, when life was young,
A song of glory, strength, and fame;
I dreamed a dream, spring leaves among,
that in worth's roll I'd carve a name.
The spring leaves darkened; life grew strong;
The rose's nbloom said Summner's here;
And clustering duties grew a;ong
My path, and I began to fear
That fame was ill to find.

O sweet, sweet were the summer hours,
and blue the sky which with them came.
I met my dear wife 'mong the flowers
of leafy June - nor care that fame...
by A.W.G.