CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 3 October 1938, Page 7

CARTERTON

CALEDONIAN FAIR. (“Times-Age” Special.), A Caledonian Fair in aid of the funds of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church was held in the Carterton Bandroom on Friday. The results exceeded all expectations, and £ll5 was raised during the afternoon and £26 10s during the evening. - The afternoon section of the fair was conducted by the members of the Ladies’ Guild, and the stall-holders did a brisk trade throughout the day. The stalls were in charge of the following ladies: —Produce, Mrs Geo. Brown; cakes, Mrs Leete; work, Mrs Peters; apron, Mrs R. H. Every; variety, Mrs D. Gibb Johnston. Taratahi and Gladstone, out-stations of the church, also conducted stalls. The tearoom was kept particularly busy throughout both morning and afternoon providing teas and luncheon.

The fair was opened in the morning by his Worship the Mayor of Carterton (Mr D. L. Taverner), accompanied by the Mayoress who was presented with a dainty shoulder spray. The Mayor was introduced by the Rev. R. Byers, minister of the church, who explained that the revenue from the fair would be used both for new furnishings for the church and general church purposes. The evening section of the fair was conducted by the Bible Classes. Sideshows were the special attraction and goods unsold, during the day were left to the Bible Class members to sell. The money raised by the Bible Classes is to be devoted to the erection of new class-rooms at the church, a responsibility which has been accepted by these younger members. Carterton’s Future, In these days of centralisation, and modern transport, concern is often expressed in connection with the future prospects of country townships—whether they will make a foi*ward move, pnd be capable of retaining their present position in the keen hard race, tommercially with larger towns in the hear vicinity. Carterton has now arrived at the stage when every effort Should be made to demonstrate that Carterton can hold what she has at present. A brick and tile and drainpipe works was established by a local Company some years ago, and many hands were employed. The bricks supplied local needs, and were railed to various outside customers, while the drainpipes, especially for field drainmg, found a ready market, everywhere. When the works were taken over by a Wellington company, brick-making (vas abandoned, and now the other fines: are concentrated upon ana are readily marketed. A much smaller staff is now kept, and this, of course, means less expenditure in wages, and again less customers for the business people.. The town is fortunate in having two bason curing works that bring customers from all over the valley and miles further afield. The flourmill is another enterprise which has steadily expanded, but more industries are necessary, and the point is what could be established and be a commercial success? Carterton has eight cheese factories all being successfully conducted within easy distance of the town—five of them only a distance of about 4 miles or less away. It will readily be seen that Carterton is thus very much- interested in the farming industry. Some years ago, before the Masterton and Mauriceville Co-opera-tive Dairy Companys, who manufacture butter, made their forward move, and canvassed the whole of the South Wairarapa, a proposal was mooted to establish a butter factory in Carterton. The project did not receive the support it deserved, and an opportunity to establish a factory, which would have had to employ considerable labour, was lost.

Vital Statistics. Vital statistics for Carterton for September and the September quarter (in parentheses) are as follow: —Births, 9 (18); deaths, 3. (15); marriages, 5 (12). A Farewell Function. On Saturday at the premises of Messrs T. F. Watson and Co., Mrs C. G. McPherson, who has been with the firm for a number of years, was the recipient of presentations from the firm and the staff. . Mr J. A. B. Lawrence made the presentations, which consisted of a cheque from the firm and a very handsome travelling rug from the staff. Mr Lawrence referred to Mrs McPherson’s good service and loyalty to the firm and its customers. Her departure would cause quite a gap in the business life of the town. He wished her every success and happiness in the future. Mrs McPherson suitably replied. Personal Items. Mrs Hornsby and her sister Miss Telford, of Belvedere Street, intend spending an extended holiday at the sea beach at Paraparaumu. The death of Mr Arthur Stubbs, of Cayterton, who is an inmate of the Croydon private hospital, is causing his friends much anxiety. Mr J. A. McCash, of the Carterton railway clerical staff, and Mrs McCash, who have been holiday making in Wanganui, have returned to Carterton. Motor Traffic.. Inspector Nicholson, of the Government Traffic Department, was in Carterton on Friday evening taking stock of pedestrian and motor traffic at the Post Office corner. Carter Home. Two members of the Carter Home Committee, Councillors Jas. Udy and C. J. DeLacey, paid a visit of inspection to the Home on Saturday morning. They found everything working smoothly and the inmates in fairly good health. Accident. In High Street on Saturday morning, a young, daughter of Mr and Mrs F.

Robei’ts, of Kent Street, was cycling along the street when she accidentally ran into the back wheel of another cyclist travelling irt the same direction. The' result of the impact was that the unfortunate young lady was thrown heavily to the road. She sustained a wound over the right eye as well as slight concussion. She was attended by Dr. Budd and later conveyed to her home. . Ritual Examination. The Loyal Heart of Oak Lodge of Oddfellows (Manchester Unity) will be examined in ritual memorising tonight. The judges will be Bros. J. H. Langley! R. Baikie and C. J. DeLacey. Hockey. _On Carrington Park on Saturday, the Carterton junior boys’ hockey team played a game against the Carterton ladies’ team and were victorious by 4 goals to 3. Bowling. Two rinks from the Carterton Club were present at the official opening of the Featherston green on Saturday.. Miniature Rifles. The official “wind-up” to the season’s activities in connection with the South Featherston and Martinborough clubs will be held on October 18 and November 3, respectively. Labour Party Social. The members of the Carterton Labour Party Social Committee have every reason to be proud of their efforts in maintaining the social side of the Party.. The weekly dance was held in the Band Hall on Saturday evening and was, well attended. Te Tau’s Dance Band supplied the music, extras being played by Mr Gordon Challis. The Monte Carlo dances were won by Miss E. Fitzgerald and Mr Ray Haste, and Mrs N. Benge and Mr McNab. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Mr L. Uprichard and Mr S. Green. The euchre tournaments are still popular, the winners on Saturday evening being Mrs Jackson, Mrs Pauling, Mrs Parker and Mrs Finn. The competition was won by Mr P. Gooding. Supper was served by a ladies’ committee consisting of Mesdames Lenihan, Green, Benge, Oberg. Anderson and Martin (2).