—t— A very protty wodding was celebrated at tho Wcsloyan Church, Kurupiinl, at 11.00 o'clock, this morning, when Mr FrancisShiilo, second son of MrO. Shulo, of Dallnnco, but a former resident of Mas torton, was married to Miss Amy Kli/.a Hilliiiglon, second daughter of Mr J, Hillinglon, of Makora-road, Mastorton, Tlio ceremony wan performed by tlio llov, H. F. Prior. Tho brido, who was given away by her father, Mr J, Billing ton, wns prettily attired in a cream figured llama dress, and wore tho orthodox voil and wreath of orango blos som, and carried a beautiful bouquet of native ferns. Tho Misses M. and K. Hlmto attended tho bride, and Mr 11. linker acted as best man. After tlio ceremony n largo number ol guests adjourned In the residcnco of tho bride's parents, wlicro thoy wore en tortnincd at a sumptuous wedding break fast, Tlio happy couplo left by tho Southern express, w route for Wangnnui, ivlioro tho honoynioon will bo spent. Thoy will carry with them sincere wishes for their future happiness and prosperity from a largo cirele ot Masterton friends. Mr and Mrs Shulo wcro tho recipients of numerous serviceable and handsome wedding gifts,

COMMERCIAL.
TAIIATAIII STOCK SAI.K. Messrs F, 11. Wood and Sons liel their usnol weekly stock snlo at the Taratahi yards yesterday (Tuesday). There was a largo yarding of cattlo and a fair number of sheep, which wore repre sented by owes ill lamb, tlicso selling from (Is (Id. There was a good demand for dairy heifers and of these thoro was a largo entry. Some good sorts came for ward and sold freely from Xii 9s (id to £!>; good cows, near calving, to .Cfi; beef cows, £5 2s Gd to £1 10s; calves, 80s.
