CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 7 October 1938, Page 7

CARTERTON

TENNIS CLUB MEETING (“Times-Age” Special) At the annual meeting of the Carterton Tennis Club, Mr R. W. Roydhouse presided. The balance sheet showed a credit balance of £8 6s 2d. / Nine new members were elected. The election of officers resulted as follows: —President: Mr R. W. Roydhouse; club captain, Mr D. L. Taverner; ladies’ captain, Mrs L. Keedwell; junior captain, Mr D. Taylor; hon secretary, Mr E. Fisher; assistant secretary, Mr D. Taylor; ladies’ secretary, Miss M. Smart; green committee, Mr J. Steel; general committee, Mesdames W. Moroney, M. Worsfold, Miss Peters, Messrs M. Worlsfold, C. K. Goodin, J. Dwane and L. D. Keedwell; match committee, came as last year; all officers; Delegate to W.L.T.A., Mr D. L. Taverner. Messrs Roydhouse, Fisher, Keedwell and Taverner were appointed delegates, to meet the Bowling Club in a roundtable conference to discuss the proposal that the Tennis Club should be a separate club. It was decided to nominate A, B and C teams to enter the Association’s competitions. The opening day was fixed for October 29. It was decided that club competitions be on the same lines as last season. Church Anniversary. On Tuesday night, at the Methodist schoolroom there was a large attendance to celebrate the 67th anniversary the annual Knife and Fork Tea, and general meeting being held. A good muster sat down at the tables and afterwards the meeting was attended by a large number. The secretary (Mr H. G. Andrews), read the statement of accounts, a very satisfactory state of affairs being shown. Addresses were given by Rev R. Byers, Presbyterian Church, Lieut Harewood, Salvation Army, and Rev H. Harkness, of Greytown Methodist Church. Items were given by Mrs M. Worsfold, Miss G. White, Miss Mitchell and Messrs J. L.« Harris and D. Irwin. The Salvation Army officers also entertained with vocal items, as well as the Methodist Choir. A vote of thanks to all those who had assisted in any way was moved by Mr J. L. Hunt and carried by acclamation. Cricket Club Report. The annual report of the Carterton Cricket Club states inter alia:—The season in some respects was not a very successful one, as may be seen from the statement of receipts and expenditure. Unless something can be done to raise funds the club will have another very lean season. If it was not for several donations the club would not have been able to carry on. In the competition we finished third after a very even competition. The team was handicapped to a great extent by not having the same members available every Saturday, and through lack if a suitable practice pitch and net. It is to be hoped that this year these matters may be remedied. During the season several members’ gained representative honours, and we congratulate the following:—L. Berry, T. Harp/E. Thompson, A. Ward. Our pitch’during the season was not very good, but it is hoped that this season we may prepare it better in time for the matches. Thanks are due to Mr T. Harp, who spent a lot of time improving the pitch and outfield. On several occasions we played on the Clareville Club’s wicket on the Clareville Racecourse. The thanks of the club are due to Messrs F. Izzard, A. C. Tucker, J. Laurenson, E. H. Fisher for donations; to Messrs H. E. Ward and P. Fitzgerald for arranging transport on several occasions, to Mr L. J. Berry for presenting the club with a bat, and to any others who helped the club in any way during the season.

Personal. Mr Frank Smith, of Lincoln Road, Carterton, formerly well known in stock dealing circles, has found it necessary to enter the Masterton Hospital for treatment. Mr Smith sustained a severe illness some time ago, since when he has had to abandon his business connection. Mr Fraser Smith, captain of the Wellington Representative Rugby Team this year, and Mr Duncan Smith, a prominent member of the Carterton Football Club, are sons of Mr Frank Smith. Miss Rita Robertson, daughter of Constable and Mrs Robertson, who has been staying with her parents, Holloway Street, returned to Wellington today. Sale of Business. It is understood that Mr J. P. Johnston and Co., booksellers, etc., have sold their business to Messrs C. and F. Baynes, of Lower Hutt, who will take possession very shortly. In view of the change of ownership the shop frontage is being improved 'and" the interior renovated. Building Being Demolished. A building opposite the Borough Council Chambers, is being dismantled. The building and property has been purchased by a local resident who, it is understood, intends to erect up-to-date premises on the.site. Fishing Season. Fishermen report that nothing sensational has been achieved since the opening of the fishing season on October 1. One or two small catches have been made by local anglers. Kent Street Improvement. A start has been made by borough workmen with the formation of a footpath on the northern side of Kent Street. Concrete, kerbing and channelling are works being carried out. Bowling. Two rinks of Carterton bowlers will be present at the official opening of the Masterton and Martinborough greens on Saturday next, one rink going to each centre.