WOLLASTON - MARRIAGE FESTIVITIES — Our report of the festivities in honour of Mr. J. Hill's marriage will appear next week.

FESTIVITIES AT WOLLASTON The village of Wollaston was on Thursday and Friday last quite en fete, by festivities in honour of the marriage of Mr. Joseph Hill, of Wollaston Park, to Miss Kate Miller, of Brentry, near Bristol, Gloucestershire. On Thursday morning the bells in the village church rang forth a merry peal, notifying the happy event, and flags were hung in various parts of the village. Fortunately the proceedings throughout were favoured with exceptionally fine weather.

On Thursday afternoon, in response to an invitation from Mr. Hill's representative (Mr. W. J.Gross) sixty tradesmen of the village and employees.... [the last line of this item is missing from the paper]

THE OLD FOLKS' HOLIDAY On Friday, at half-past four in the afternoon, tea was provided on the lawn facing Wollaston Hall, by the kind invitation of Mr. Joseph Hill, when about 100 old people, ranging downwards from 88 to 60 years of age, were present. Through the consideration of the tradesmen of the village, many of those who were unable to walk were conveyed to the spot in carriages. The tea tables were richly adorned with flowers, cut by Mr. A. Worley, gardener to Mr. Joseph Hill. The following ladies and gentlemen kindly presided at the tables: Mr., Mrs., and the Misses Gross, Mr. and Mrs. H. Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. Tye, Mrs. W. Watts, Miss Ball, Miss Laughton, Mrs. J. W. Watts, Mrs. N. Sanders, and Miss Sanders. Mr. C. Haddon, "Fox and Hounds", catered. After grace had been said the old folks did justice to the good things provided, and when about half over Dr. and Mrs. Orr appeared upon the scene, and were greeted with three cheers. At the close of tea Mr. W. Gross called for three cheers for Mr. and Mrs. Hill, which was responded to with vociferous cheering. The aged party then strolled to various parts of the grounds, and upon again forming a group, music was provided for dancing, which was freely indulged in by those who were able, assisted by the younger people present. Mr. G. Jones played the violin, Mr. Newman Brown double bass, and Mr. W. Jones cornet. During the evening various sports were provided for the old people by Mrs. H. Freeman. Walking handicap: Sally Abbott and Sarah Frost, dead heat; Sally subsequently carried off the prize, but Sarah received some slight remuneration for loss of breath. Walk¬ing match (three prizes): 1 J. Cooper, 2 E. Marshall, 3 J. Panter. Walking match between J. Woodhams and J. Palmer; very exciting, John's stick proving most helpful. The laughing contest between four quaint old souls was also a source of great amusement. Songs were sung by G. Rose (in character), "Oh, won't mother be pleased," and T. Catlin, "Don't forget the old folks." Prizes were given to the aged widows, such as 2oz. tea, cup and saucer each, handkerchiefs, &c., by Mrs. H. Freeman. Upon leaving the grounds Dr. and Mrs. Orr were again cheered. Previous to dispersing, Mr. Hayes (schoolmaster) proposed a vote of thanks to the ladies and gentlemen who had kindly assisted in making the occasion the mere enjoyable by their presence and help, and also elicited three cheers for Mr. and Mrs. Hill. Mr. Pratt Walker seconded the vote of thanks to the ladies and gentlemen present, and again secured three cheers for Mrs. and Miss Hill, and the whole of the family. The old folks then went to their houses; those who could not walk being taken in carriages. The proceedings throughout were well arranged, and with favourable weather the most sanguine anticipations were fully realised. The National Anthem brought the proceedings to a close.