CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 14 July 1938, Page 9

CARTERTON

PIPE BAND COMMITTEE. (“Times-Age” Special.) The ladies’ committee of the local Pipe Band held a meeting on Tuesday afternoon to discuss ways and means of raising funds to purchase , Highland uniforms for the members of the band. Mrs W. H. Hall presided. It was decided to hold a shop day on Friday, July 22. PRESBYTERIAN BAZAAR. The teachers and scholars of the Presbyterian Sunday School are busily preparing for a bazaar on Friday. This special effort is for the purpose of raising funds for a new piano and improving the Sunday School buildings and surroundings. A large variety of produce, etc., is coming to hand. In the evening there will be a concert, games, etc. PERSONAL. Mrs Gordon Carruthers (nee Robert- > son) of Wellington, who has been very ill with measles, is now on the way to recovery. Mr J. R. D’Norville, who until recently was on the staff of the Palmerston North branch of the Bank of New South Wales, has taken up his residence. in Carterton, and is now on the staff of the local branch of the Bank of New South Wales. AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION At the monthly meeting of the executive committee of the Wairarapa Automobile Association, a letter was received from the Hawke’s Bay Automobile Association in connection with a recent accident on the Greytown-Tauhereni-kau road, asking if the Association would have the section of road inspected. The accident was one where a car driven by a vice-president of the Hawke’s y ßay Association, Dr Fitzgerald left the road and collided with the fence. No. 1 Patrol had the locality and reported that the surface of the road was quite smooth and that there was no alteration in the camber. There was no trace of milk .or cream having been spilt on the surface. The inspection had been made in company with the Patrol of the Hawke’s Bay Association who had agreed that there ' appeared to be no danger except at excessive speeds. By the cemetery there was a very uneven surface, the worst part*being'where a culvert across the road was too high and created a danger. , A member of the executive expressed the opinion that the trouble was mainly due to the fact that the speed signs had been shifted nearer to tlje town. He thought that it would be a wise plan to again erect the restricting signs on the boundaries of the Borough. With this opinion other members were not in agreement, one member saw that it would be preferable to write to the Highways Board and point out that the condition of the road was a danger to motorists and ask them to obviate the danger. It was decided to take this action and advise the Hawke’s Bay Association accordingly. It was further decided to point out to the Hawke’s Bay Association that the authority had been communicated with several .times previously on the same matter. A letter was received enclosing details of the estimates submitted by the Auckland and South Canterbury Associations to the Commissioner of Transport, on which the Safety First subsidy is being claimed. The information was forwarded as a guide to Associations should they desire to take advantage of the offer of the Minister. It was decided to appoint a committee representative of each town to consider the matter and report to the next meeting of the Association. Messrs McLaren, Martinborough; Lawson, Featherston; Roydhouse, Carterton; Bunny, Grey town; and Hubbard, Masterton, were appointed to the committee. RAIN IN CARTERTON During June 3.24 inches of rain fell in Carterton, the heaviest fall being 81 points on June 23. EUCHRE TOURNAMENT. In St Mary’s Hall on Tuesday night an enjoyable euchre tournament was held. The prizes were won as follows: —Ladies, Mrs Haste, 1; Mrs Challis, 2. Men: Mr Holland, 1; Mrs H. Gordon, 2. FAREWELL SOCIAL On Saturday evening the settlers of Dalefield tendered a farewell social to Mr and Mrs J. Burnett and family who left today to reside in Waverley, where Mr Burnett will take over the duties of manager of the dairy factory there. Mr R. Bassett, chairman of the Dalefield Co-operative Dairy Company, asked Mr and Mrs Burnett to accept a chiming clock, while Masters lan and Ken were presented with silver serviette rings, and Joan, received a silver rattle. Mr L. Fairbrother, on behalf of the ladies’ school committee, asked Mrs Burnett to accept a brown leather handbag in appreciation of her services as a member of the committee. The Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss Wilson and Mr G. Burden. MINIATURE RIFLES MATCH. Carterton shooters journeyed to South Featherston last evening and fired an inter-club match against South Featherston. The following are scores: — A Grade. South Featherston: C. Bain, 100; L. G. Rasmussen, 100: L. Hodder, 99; M. Hodder, 99; A. Gain, 98; A. Yule, 97; D. Thurston, 96; A. Willis, 95; P. Wil-

ton, 94: T. George, 93. Total, 971. Carterton: W. Sewell, 98; N. F. Teal, 98; Geo. Sewell, 97; R. Hawker, 97; J. T. Bridge, 96; R. Taucher, 96; Miss Fisher, 96; D. Gayfer, 95; C. J. DeLacey, 93; R. Zillwood, 90. Total, 956. B Grade. Featherston: M. Fuge, 97; Mrs Burt, 96; Miss J. Burt, 96; D. Cross, 95; P. Currie, 92. Total, 476. Carterton: Miss A. McPhee, 96; E. Miller, 94; J. Hayes, 91; Miss M. McPhee, 88. Total, 457. The entries for the Wairarapa Miniature Rifle Championship meeting are expected to be a record for the association. So far they are coming in very freely. MOVIE BALL. Preparations for this event are being made and judging by reports promises to be the “ball of the season.” CARTERTON R.S.A. Through the generosity of the management of the Tivoli Theatre, Carterton, the sum of £6 4s was realised by the Carterton branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association, at a novelty evening held on Tuesday night at the Theatre. Prior to the function a programme of music was played in the street by the Wairarapa Pipe Band and their, efforts were much appreciated. In conjunction with a picture programme performance, a Community Sing was held and greatly enjoyed. The leaders of the Communitcy Sing were. Messrs D. J. Irwin and G. Potter, while Mr T. Handcock, of Masterton, proved a versatile pianist. During an interval in the proceedings, the winning number in the guessing competition was announced —No. 40 ticket — held by Mrs T. McKenzie, who will receive as a prize a handsome fireside wood box.

Mr A. T. Murray, president of the Carterton branch of the R.S.A., returned thanks to the Tivoli Theatre management, for their consideration on behalf of the Association. Mr Murray also thanked all helpers who contributed to the success of the proceedings.