CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 21 September 1938, Page 7

CARTERTON

ELECTION POLLING BOOTHS. (“Times-Age” Special.) Owing to the fact that the Masterton electorate now takes in the area on the TJaratahi plain, also Carrington, Belvedere, to the western side of a length of Lincoln Road, Carterton, where the saleyards are situated, special arrangements will this election, be necessary to make provision for the electors in the immediate vicinity of Carterton to record their votes for the Masterton electorate. The question of arranging a suitable polling booth (or booths) is, of course, the responsibility of the Returning Officer for Masterton. The Belvedere Hall, which was about 2 miles from Carterton, was sold for removal some years ago, but the Belvedere School a little further on will provide a suitable building for a polling booth. At Carrington there is a ’school (now unused) and further north the Taratahi West School can be pressed into service if so desired. For some years there has always been a polling booth at the Freezing Works. A decision may be made to also have a polling booth at Clareville where the Social Hall or the school could be used very conveniently. Motor Car Blown Over. Some employees of the Waingawa Freezing Works when returning from work to their homes in Carterton caught the full force of the recent violent gale, the result being that the sedan car in which they were travelling was blown over. It was necessary for the vehicle to be towed to Carterton after the mishap. Carterton Library. At the monthly meeting of the Carterton Public Library, the chairman, Mr W. Vaughan, presided, there being also present—Messrs Clark Hall, McPherson and the Rev. H. White. The librarian, Mrs Adair, also attended. Apologies for absence were received from Miss Wolters and Messrs Leete, Balfour and Copeland. The librarian reported that subscribers numbered 126. Reference was made to the improved appearance of the lending library room due to the re-arrangement of the furniture and the altered display of the books. It was decided to continue to offer old books for sale until the end of the month, and then give the balance left to the W.D.F.TJ. and the hospitals. Discussion on the proposed juvenile section of the library was left over till next meeting. Personal. The friends of Mr A. F. Stubbs will regret to learn that it has been necessary to him to enter the Croydon Hospital for treatment. Labour Party Dance. The King’s Theatre was the scene of a most enjoyable dance on Monday evening when the local branch of the Labour Party held a successful dance, over 200 couples being present. Te Tau’s orchestra provided the music and the M.C’s. were Messrs Dan Jensen and Randal O’Keefe. The winners of the Monte Carlo were Miss D. Garrett and Mr S. Sayers. In the chain Monte Carlo Miss D. Garrett was again a winner partnered by Mr A. Morris. The Lucky Spot valetta was won by Mrs Stark and Mr G. Potter. The “Belle of the Ball” competition was won by Miss Eileen Garrett. During the evening the following items were given: Tap dances by Misses M. Ramsden (Martinborough), June Lynch (Martinborough), Grace Bradbury (Carterton), and Miss Lock and her pupils (Masterton), and a song by Mrs Oliver (Masterton). Mr J. Goodin’s Death. Mr John Goodin, of Belvedere Street, Carterton, who died at the Masterton Hospital last week, was 68 years old and was a single man. For many years he had been employed at the Carterton Bacon Factory. He is survived by three brothers—Messrs Philip and' Colin (Carterton), and Arthur Goodin (Auckland). Farewell Gathering. Last night members of the combined Friendly Societies and their wives and friends met at the band room, Carterton, to bid farewell to Dr. and Mrs W. J. C. Wells, on the eve of their departure for England. The programme opened with dancing, with Mr Gordon Challis at the piano; and Mr G. Udy playing the violin. Mr P. Reid was a capable M.C.

During an appropriate. interval Mr J. A. Dudson, on behalf of those present. in a happy speech presented Dr. and Mrs Wells with a handsome travelling rug. Dr. Wells suitably replied, and took the opportunity of introducing Dr. Budd who will act as locum tenens during his absence. Mrs Budd, who accompanied her husband was warmly welcomed. Supper was served by the ladies’ committee after which dancing continued till a late hour. Dr. and Mrs Wells, who took the opportunity _of saying good bye to their friends, expect to be away for a year. Mrs W. J. C. Wells was daintily attired in a dance frock of rose pink sprigged organdie.

Among those present were Dr. and Mrs R. Campbell. Dr. and Mrs Budd, Mr and Mrs A. Pink. Mr and Mrs C. Moore, Mr and Mrs J. Fisher, Mr and Mrs R. Smith. Mr and Mrs Bruce, Mr and Mrs Hughes, Mr and Mrs W. Harry, Mr and Mrs Taplin. Mrs Gayfer. Mr and Mrs Kemp Goodin, Mr and Mrs Howard Jackson, Mrs Mellish, Mrs Hayes, Mr and Mrs B. Clark. Mrs A. T. Murray. Mrs C. Goodin, Misses P. and A. Kelly. E. Taplin. and K. Lamb. Messrs A. Dudson. G. Hughan. J. Nicholls. Sorensen. W. Miller, D. Gayfer. R. Rovdhouse, A. Tankersley, C. DeLacey, W. Stevens, H. Meyrick.

Miniature Rifles. The weekly competition of the Carterton Club was held in the State Theatre last evening when the following scores off the rifle were made: — R. Hawker, 100; N. F. Teal, E. Miller, 99; C. J. DeLacey, Miss Fisher, W. Press, Geo. Sewell, G. Goodin, 98; R. Taucher. H. Torrey, 97; L. Chew, 96; D. Gayfer, 95; L. Tunnicliffe, 94; J. Duffy, Miss A. McPhee, R. Daysh, 93; S. McGarvie, 92. H. Torrey was the winner of Mr Stubbs’s trophy. Next Tuesday evening the club will wind up the 1938 season with a club championship, presentation of trophies and supper. It is hoped that all members of the club will be in attendance. AMATEUR DRAMATIC CLUB ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Carterton Amateur Dramatic Club was held in the Tivoli Theatre last night. The annual report and balance sheet were adopted as read. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follow (subject to their approval):—Patron, Mr D. L. Tavener; President, Mr. T. A. B. Lawrence; vice-presidents, Mi’ Howard and Mr F. Steel; producers, Mrs D. Gibb Johnston and Mr R. T. Forbes; art director, Mr H. Tankersley; hon secretary, Miss W. Hitchen; hon treasurer, Mr E. Fisher; stage manager, Mr T. Manley; executive committee, chairman, Mr F. T. Forbes, Mrs D. G. Johnston. Miss C. Berrill, Mr J. Manley, Mr H. Tankersley. On the motion of Mr A. George, seconded by Miss S. Copeland, it was decided that in future the club’s activities operate from March to September inclusive, and that the producers, in turn, produce one play each year. The motion was carried. It was decided that a second play, under the direction of Mrs D. G. Johnstin be presented this year. A suggestion was made that the club hold a picnic or some other social activity during the summer months. It was decided that the subscriptions of active members be raised to 7s 6d per annum, reducible to 5s if paid within three months. A vote of thanks to the chair concluded the meeting.