CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 19 November 1938, Page 9

CARTERTON

WOMEN’S DIVISION. SUCCESSFUL SOCIAL. (“Times-Age” Special.) The Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union held, their first social in the Presbyterian Hall, Carterton, last night, when there was a good attendance of the public. A very interesting programme was rendered as followsfi and was greatly appreciated: Mandolin solo, Mrs E. Or dish; playette, ‘ The Four Porters,” the characters being, Dorotny the Third, Mrs Harrington; Alice, Miss Abbott; Harry, a burglar, Mrs. A. Stretton; four ghosts, Harry the 2nd, Mrs Mellish; Dorothy the 2nd, Miss J. Knowles; Harry the Ist, Mrs. K. Reid; Dorothy '.he Ist, Miss Carter; two dances, Miss J. Knowles; recitation, Mrs. J. Archer; song, Miss McLean; playette, “Runaway Wives,” “Mrs Blagg,” Mrs Swan; “Mrs Wilmer,” Mrs J. Archer; “.Porter,” Mrf; Mellisn; “Mrs. Credgley,” Mrs W. Abbott. A competition was also held. A dainty supper was dispensed. During the evening posies were presented to Mesdames K. Reid (president) Mrs Roberts (producer) and Mrs A. Stretton (secretary). At the conclusion of the function, the “Good-Bye” song was rendered, as also was “Auld Lang Syne.” LEAGUE OF MOTHERS. FINAL MEETING OF YEAR. The final meeting of the year of the League of Mothers was held in St. Mark’s Hall on Thursday. Mrs George Brown (vice-president) presided A letter- was received from Mrs R. H. Every in which she conveyed the season’s greetings to all. Mrs Brown joined Mrs Every in wishing members the compliments of the season. An invitation was received from the Masterton branch inviting members to “Father’s Night,” which will be held in St. Matthew’s Hall on November 22nd, at 8 p.m. The annual picnic will be held in Ihe Greytown Domain on the first Saturday in February. A bus will leave the G.P.O. at 1 p.m. Reference was made to the death of Mrs Ingley’s mother, Mrs E. G. Burns, of Auckland, members standing in silence as a mark of respect. The thought for the month was given by Mrs. Steffert, Junr.: “Keep your face towards the sun and the shadows will fall uenind.” The choir rendered two glees, after which the Rev. W. F. Stent addressed the meeting on “Friendship.” Mr Stent said that the purpose of the League was well known to him, because many years ago he was the means of starting the first branch of the League of Mothers cutside the city of Wellington It often happened in life that while diligently seeking one thing we found another and sometimes a better discovery than the one primarily in view. “In balancing up the year’s work, if you will carefully consider it, you will find that you have gained something that you did not really aim at when you joined the League,” he said. ‘ The lesson of making friends of ore another is our primary duty. Through the ages of the past there has been a tendency to divide instead of unite ourselves and anything that can be done to form camps to bring people together is of the greatest value. Our yearly b-danc-ing will show that it is possible and certainly profitable to ignore the walls of partition that seem to divide us, and really get together in the spirit of friendliness and learn io appraise or appreciate each other. I will go further and say that it is imperative that wc shall not be allowed to remain static; that we shall either go forward or sink into oblivion. In the work which the League and other societies I’ke it are now doing you are perhaps revealing to the world and to Ihe Church the way of salvation for the world. But its importance must give us the vision to see that this revelation is not fo roursolves alone, but that it is our bounden duty to extend i> beyond our circle of society and proclaim to the world outside, to its other sex—to other organisations—to those outside. In the last analysis it means the supreme value to us of each individual person be he or she who they may. This is to capture the true spirit of the Master who loves sinner as well as saint. You. in the League of Mothers must have found that though your ostensible purpose is the helping of mothers in the bringing up of their children, you have come to realise that the great gift it has brought to you of friendship and fellowship with many pec pic whom you might otherwise not have come into contact. To have friends one can trust one must oneself be friendly, and I do most heartily congratulate you in your experience of wider, fuller and further friendships.” Mr. Stent was thanked by Mrs J. Fisher for his inspiring address. Afternoon tea was served and the meeting terminated with ihe singing of the National Anthem. BOY SCOUT TROOP. SOCIAL TO-NIGHT. The Scout Troop of Carterton will hold a social gathering in the Foresters’ Hall tonight, when cards and Scout events will be staged. During the evening the winner of a handsome cake presented to the Scouts will be announced and the Warrant will be presented to the Scout Master. The function is open to the public and it is hoped there will be a large attendance to help along the Scout Move- < ment in Carterton. which body has > been defunct for some time Since its i reir.auguration a few week': ago the ] corps has grown to 30 or more in f membership. I ■ i PARKVALE SCHOOL. ] CALVES AND LAMBS .UDGED. < A very interesting time was spent at the Parkvnle School yesterday afternoon, when fortv to fifty parents and residents of the district assembled ‘ to witness the judging of eleven 1 calves of various breeds, and four 1 lambs, the property of children at- s

tending the school. The judging was carried, out by M. Hector McKenzie, a member of the Young Farmers’ Club, and possibly a future Royal Show judge of stock.. His work was done in a masterly manner and the result of his awards gave general satisfaction. Mr F. C. Brockett, who was some 20 years ago headmaster at the school, and who now holds a position under the Education Board as an agricultural instructor, was present, and gave an interesting address on the wor kof his department Mr. McKenzie made • his awards as follows: — Dairy Type.—Brenda Morgan, 1; Maureen Thomas, 2; Jack Bayliss. 3. Judged on condition.—R Adlam, 1; G. Adlam, 2. Lambs, judged as best lamb.—Jeoffrey Grigson, 1; Phyllis Howard, 2, Sid Bayliss, 3. After the awards had b°en made, a number of questions were asked which the judge answered. At the conclusion of the demonstration hearty votes of thanks were accorded to Mr. McKenzie for coming to the school and judging, and to Mr. Brockett for his address. Personal Items. Mrs. McCash, of Wnydham Street; Carterton, is at present an inmMe of the Masterton Hospital. Mrs A. Jensen, of Belvedere Street, Carterton, acting upon medical advice, entered Masterton Hospital yesterday for treatment.