CARTERTON NOTES.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 526, 5 June 1909, Page 3

CARTERTON NOTES.

Mr. Goldsmith, who has acted, iii the capacity of choirmaster at the local Methodist Church for some months, has severed his connection with the choir,' on account-of his removal from the district to Gisborne. As a mark of esteeu), and appreciation of his work, the members ..>rmod themselves -into a stirpriso party, and on Thursday evening presented him with a silver cut-glass inkstand. Mr. Goldsmith and family leavo he-re on Monday for Gisborno. ', -.'-"■ ' '..'..7 . " The annual meeting;'of the Bowling- Club was held on' Thurs"day;;<evcnhiEiV-Mr. :: H. M'Phee. presiding ''over 'a good attendance. Tho report - and balance-sheet,' the "latter showing a oredit of £84 4's. 2d'.,' v were, read and adopted. The bowls presented'by Messrs. W. J. Lindop and J.S. Pepper for the pairs tournament , were handed to tho winnersMessrs. W. Moare aud W. I'Y . Roydhousc, : who, in acknowledging the-gifts/ 'promised trophies of similar value for next season. The election; of officers;'. resulted:—Patron, Mr. W. C. Buchanan,---M-.P.':- president, Mr W. F.'Boydhousej.vic&prcsident, Mr. W. Whyte; hon. secretary, Mr. A. Phillpotts; hon. treasurer, Mr..- A.' ..Ramsay; auditor, Mr. John Brown /general committee , ; Messrs. J.'M. Lightfoot, H. M'Phee,.W, T. Masson, W." Downard, F. Lindop, G. Leach, and D. Reid: match committee,; Messrs.'. W. Whyto, A. Phillpotts, and W. F. Ecydhousojgreea committee, Dr. Johnston- and Mr; ;W/ Fiabor refreshment committee, Messrs. Eoydhouso and Downard: Totes of.thanks were accorded tho retiring officers. The" proposal:; of the Mastertdn bowlers that a Wairarapa team, selected, from all tho clubs, should arrange a match with-Wellington.some time during t)he seasoni'was referred to. the.General Committee.' ..'■.' .- ■ . :