WEDDING AT WAIKAKAHI.
(From our Correspondent.) On Wednesday last a very large number of quests assembled at Summerlea, Waikakahi, the residence of Mr James Henderson, to celebrate the marriage of his daughter, Miss Jessie Henderson, to Mr William Brewster, of Oamaru. The nuptial ceremony was carried out on the front verandah, which had been beautifully decorated, the majority of the visitors standing on the lawn while the Rev. W. Wright, of Oamaru, read the service. A more charming arena for such an auspicious occasion could hardly be imagined, the soft emerald green grass forming Nature's carpet, softer and brighter than any product of Eastern looms. A spacious marquee had been erected in the shelter of a beautiful macrocarpa fence, and Mr Barford, of Waimate, provided a sumptuous repast which the guests evidently appreciated. Several toasts were given, the Rev. W. Wright proposing "health and happiness to the bridegroom." As the happy couple had to motor to Studholme to catch the north express, their early departure was necessary, but several of the party remained behind, playing tennis and other games under the willows.
In the evening a ball was held in Mr Henderson's granary, and all thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Loud cheers for Mr Henderson and family and the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" brought a very happy day to a close. -Oamaru Mail, 12/1/1913.
FATAL ACCIDENT.
The accidental death of Mr William John Brewster at Awamoa has cast a gloom over his many friends. He left home in the morning to fell a tree for Mrs Hall, and as the evening lengthened without his return, Mrs Brewster got Mr A. Henderson, a brother-in-law of the deceased, to make enquiries. He went to Mrs Hall's farm, and there found the late Mr Brewster's dinnerbag and coat lying by a newly-felled tree. A search by matchlight revealed the unfortunate woodsman in a huddled position below a heavy limb. There was no sign of life. A party of men, with Constables Bisset and Marshall, removed the body to the deceased's late residence.
The tree was a macrocarpa, of 2ft diameter, very densely branched almost to the ground. It had been front scarfed with an axe, and the back cut was put in with a saw. Wedge marks showed that it had been obstinate in falling and as it fell in the direction, of the saw cut, and not in that of the scarfe, it is evident that the tree did not fall in the direction intended. The victim must have too short a warning to enable him to escape in the direction he took, as he was pinned down only some 10ft, from the stump. The late Mr Brewster was 36 years of age, and was married only 18 months ago. Mrs. Brewster has the sympathy of a wide circle of friends.
An inquest was held this afternoon.
An inquest was held this afternoon before Mr J. R. Bartholomew, S.M. Mr P C. Hjorring appeared on behalf of the widow of the deceased, and Constable Marshall conducted proceedings for the police. .
Arthur Mcl.aren Henderson, stock agent, gave evidence of identification. Deceased was 36 years of age, and a married man. Witness last saw deceased at 7.30 a.m. on the 24th. when he left to fell trees at Mrs Hall's. Witness next saw him at 7 o'clock, when he found him pinned under a large tree. Deceased was then dead, the body being cold. The body was extricated and removed to deceased's home. Deceased had been accustomed to tree-felling. Witness thought from the position of the body that deceased had been trying to make the tree fall away from a wire fence. Deceased had his head doubled towards the ground as if the tree had caught him in the back.
Evidence was also given by William A. Patterson and Constable Bissett. -Oamaru Mail, 25/8/19195.
Oamaru Cemetery.
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