CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 22 October 1938, Page 7

CARTERTON

PERSONAL ITEMS (“Times-Age" Special) Mr W. P. Masson, of Te Kauwhata, is on a visit to Carterton, and is the guest of his son-in-law and daughter. Mr Masson is enjoying good health. In conversation with the “Times-Age” representative, he stated that the country in the north was becoming very dry, and was in need of rain. Mr Masson, who is a life member of the Carterton Bowling Club was present at the official opening of the Carterton green this afternoon. Mr and Mrs Ray Ellis, of Palmerston North, are' visitors to Carterton. Mr Ellis, who is on ex-Carterton resident is busy visiting old acquaintances. A very pleasant function took place in the “Daily News” office yesterday, when a member of the staff, Mr Ray McCann, who next week is to be married, was presented on behalf of the management and staff with a wedding gift. Mr R. W. Roydhouse expressed the wish that Mr McCann would have a happy wedded life. Mr McCann suitably replied. Mr'C. J. Nix, of Tauherenikau, returned from Hawke’s Bay Show yesterday. He reports that the entries for the show were not up to the usual numbers, but that the quality of the exhibits made up for the deficiency of entries. Wellington Races. A large number of race patrons left Carterton by rail and car today for the races at Trentham. Borough Council Meeting The monthly meeting of Carterton Borough Council will take place on Tuesday evening. The works committee will meet on Monday afternoon, and the gas committee the same evening. Show Successes. Mr Martin Parker, of Dalefield, won a number of prizes at the Hawke’s Bay Show this week. Mr Parker remarked that the Judge and show stock people generally said that although he had no opposition in his class of stock —Holsteins—he certainly deserved very great credit for the excellent condition in which his stock was exhibited They were some of the best yet shown at. a Hawke’s Bay Show. Mr Parker was awarded prizes as follows: Champion bull, champion cow, reserve champion cow, nine first prizes and three second prizes. i District High School. Next Friday afternoon a “Pet’s Day’' will be held in the schoolgrounds in Holloway Street. It is expected that a large attendance of parents and past scholars will be present. The programme will consist of pet’s parade, pet’s races, sports, dances, drill and afternoon tea. During the afternoon the Mayor, Mr D. L. Taverner, will officially open the new radio installed in the school. A gift of one dozen bottles of raspberry cordial has been donated by the Wairarapa Aerated Water Company. a gift the children will appreciate.

Presentation. A very pleasant function took place in the Tivoli Theatre last evening just prior to the commencement of pictures. There was a fairly 'large audience and at 7.30 o’clock the Mayor', Mr D. L. Taverner, in making a presentation to Mr R. Wilson of an invalid’s chair, said that the cost had been borne by public donations, and the Carterton Dramatic Society had held a successful entertainment which was the means of providing quite a large sum towards* the cost of the chair. In all over £lOO was netted for the purpose. Mr Tav&rner said it had taken over 12 months to get same built. They had made enquiries from various firms in New Zealand and Australia to get a chair built within the means provided, but without avail. However, they were not dismayed and they approached the Carterton firm of C. K. Goodin, who undertook to do the work. The mechanical part of the work was entrusted to a workman in Mr Goodin’s employ (Mr V. Lipinski), who made a really first-class job. It was then necessary for a body to be built to the chassis, this being done by a Wellington firm, the whole of the work being carried out for £B6. The Mayor said that the balance of the money had been “spent in clothes. He knew “Dick” Wilson would be proud of his “chariot” and would appreciate very much what the public had done for him. Before presenting the chair to Mr Wilson he thought it only fair that he should specially mention the two organisers of this worthy object, Messrs R. Forbes and J. Steel for the work they had done and to thank all who had so generously subscribed toward the cost of the same. On behalf of the people of Carterton he asked Mr Wilson to accept the gift which was done amid cheers.

Mr Wilson then got into his chair and asked Mr Forbes to read the following: —“I regret exceedingly that my affliction prevents me from actually thanking all those generous donors who have given me this wonderful chair. That I am delighted with the gift, goes without saying, and I must especially mention the Carterton Amateur Dramatic Club, who inaugurated the fund, and the general public who so generously donated the balance. I also offer my sincere thanks to the committee, particularly Mr Forbes and Mr Steel, who have spared no pains in their endeavours to secure a chair suitable to my disabilities. My sincere thanks is also extended to Mr Kemp Goodin and Mr Vai Lipinski of his staff, for their great work and untiring efforts.”

CARTERTON RACING CLUB MEETING OF STEWARDS A meeting of stewards of the Carterton Racing Club was held in the P. and A. Society’s board room last night. Mr W. Howard Booth (president), presided, and there were also present Messrs G. A. Vincent, J Jolinson, P.

A. Cole, J. C. Harp, C. Bain, E. J. Matson, R. G. Kemble, A. O. Abbott, C. Reid, H J. Brown and G. H. Eaton. Prior to the commencement of the meeting, Mr Booth referred to the death of the late the Hon A D. McLeod, who had been patron of the club for many years. Mr McLeod was always a keen racing enthusiast.. Members stood in silence for a brief space cut of respect to the memory of the deceased.

The President gave a very hearty welcome to the new steward, Mr H. J. Brown, whom he said would be an acquisition to the club. Mr Brown thanked ..the chairman for his kindly remarks.

Apologies for absence were received from Messrs W. C. Dollar and C. H. Smart.

The treasurer reported a credit balance at the Bank of New Zealand as £444 10s lOd with credits since last meeting of £57 5s 4d. Accounts amounted to £6B 9s 2d were passed for payment. The final arrangements were, made for the sale of a strip of the club’s property on the eastern- side of the racecourse to the Public Works Department for the purpose of straightening out the main highway at the corner of Hughes’s Road. It is understood this work will be put in hand next week. One new member was proposed and accepted. Mr A. O. Abbott, chairman of the grounds committee, reported on the work done on the course during the month. Permission was given the Carterton gun club to use the club’s grounds for its sporting activities, which will open for the season on Saturday, October 29. An invitation was extended to the stewards to be present on that occasion, and was accepted with thanks.

LEAGUE OF NATIONS. AN INTERESTING ADDRESS. There was a very targe attendance at the monthly meeting of the Carterton branch of the League of Mothers on Thursday afternoon. Mrs R. H. Every presided and welcomed the many ■ members from the Hataitai and Kelburn branches. This is the fourth year Hataitai members have paid the local branch a visit. The hall was beautifully decorated with flowers, and two large flower baskets were filled with bouquets for the visitors to take back to the city. Mrs Rossiter and Mrs Petersen, on behalf of the Hataitai branch expressed pleasure at being present again, and thanked the Carterton ladies for their hospitality and the flowers. Mrs Buddle brought greetings from the Kelburn League. The visitors expressed their pleasure at being present. The Hataitai League provided the following programme: Solos, Mrs Smith; humorous recitations, Mrs Binnie; solos, Mrs Ashwin. The Play Reading Circle gave a delightful play entitled “Far, Far, Away." The thought for the month, given by Mrs Rossiter was “A national desire is to preserve in the child, all the beauty of its nature, and that is why most mothers make strong efforts to keep home life beautiful.”. Afternoon tea gave time for the visitors to have a chat with their hostesses. Mrs A. M. Lewis spoke on "Norway and its people.” She said that it was the land of the midnight sun. and had a tourist season of only six weeks. The people were strong and fair haired, wore original native dress (some of which she showed) and all worked hard. There was a great deal of rain and for six months in the year, much snow, therefore grass is scarce and there were few trees and those were stunted. Small quantities of grass were cut at a time and it was dried on poles, otherwise it would rot. During the long dark hours of winter, the people keep themselves happily employed. Mrs Lewis showed her audience a beautiful hand embroidered shawl worked in very fine cottons in a Norwegian design that was over 200 years old. The name for grandmother in Norway was "Bist Mother.” The biggest meal of the day was .taken at 9 p.m. and the main article was rye porridge. Coffee was the usual beverage and was used with light meals during the day. The speaker was warmly thanked for her address.

Two new members were received into membership and a successful meeting terminated with the singing of the National Anthem.