Polynesian Royal Families United In Cook Islands Wedding
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Rarotonga, Aug. 26.
A WEDDING of importance took place on July 28, when Tekao Tinirau, adopted son of Makea Nui Tinirau Ariki and eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Brown, of Nikao, married Noelini Titaua Brander, a niece of the late King Pomare V. of Tahiti.
The ceremony, conducted by Rev. Cater, in the L.M.S. Church, was attended by a large number of guests. Dr. E. P.
Ellison (Chief Medical Officer) acted as best man and was a prominent figure at the reception which followed in the palace grounds and, later again, at the ball to which over 400 persons were invited.
The bride, who comes from one of the best-known families in Tahiti, received many beautiful and valuable presents from friends and relatives in that island, The newly-married couple will leave for Mangaia this month, where Tekao Tinirau will continue his duties as native medical practitioner.