FEATHERSTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 5 December 1938, Page 7

FEATHERSTON

0 TRAMPERS PARTY. (“Times-Age" Special.) On Saturday afternoon Mrs C. J. Carlyon entertained a few of her friends at "Penrith” when various competitions were held. Mrs Herbert Clark won the flower competition and Mr C. W. Ritchie won the lucky cup. A dainty afternoon tea was served in the garden, which is at present a blaze of colour and was greatly admired. During the afternoon Mrs Clapshaw presented Mrs Carlyon with a gift from the fellow trampers. Head on Collision with Bees. A driver of a new light truck had a rather unusual experience one day last week. When travelling on the road between Featherston and Greytown he ran into a swarm of bees, which were travelling in the opposite• direction. After the “crash” the driver found it necessary to pull up and wipe the wind screen which was thick with remains of. the bees. Fortunately he had the windows closed, otherwise he may have been severely stung by the bees. A Good Catch In Rabbit Traps. Two employees of a nearby- farm, were sent by the manager'to put down a line of rabbit traps for the purpose of destroying the rabbits which were damaging his crops. The result of the first night’s catch was 48 rabbits, 2 hares, 1 hedgehog and 1 dog. Taken over by Government. Mr W. J. McGill’s Carrying Co will cease to exist after Saturday next when after that date the Government will take over the business. It is understood that the drivers will be retained by the Government. This old established firm have always been known for its courtesy to the public and excellent service. Mr Clarry Wenden, who has been the firm's head driver since its inception, holds a record to be proud of, in that he has never had a serious accident and was always a striking example of courtesy and road etiquette. 'A Farewell Function. A very pleasant time was spent at the Vicarage on Friday evening when the members of St John’s guild and friends gathered to say farewell' to Miss Barnard who is leaving for Temuka shortly. The Rev J. T. Holland, in welcoming those present spoke of the splendid work carried out by Miss Barnard as secretary to the guild for the last seven years. “We all v know of her great work,” he said, “and have appreciated it. But I would like all to know of y the tremendous amount of work done behind the scenes. Miss Barnard will be greatly missed.” Mrs Algar Williams, who has been president of the guild for seven years, spoke of the splendid way in which Miss Barnard had always carried out her duties, and of the harmony which had prevailed among the workers of the guild. Mrs Holland said that Miss Barnard had endeared herself to all, and asked her to accept as a small token a handsome navy handbag which had hidden within a cheque.

Mrs Williams presented Miss Barnard with several posies and also one to Mrs Holland and thanked her for her hospitality. Miss Barnard suitably replied, thanking all for their gift and good wishes. She safcl she would carry with her many happy memories of her work among all her friends in Featherston. After supper the gathering concluded with the singing of “Auld Lang Sync." Personal. Mr H. Lawson has returned from a holiday spent fishing at the Sounds. Tennis abandoned owing to Rain. The following were the results in a match played between Cross Creek and Featherston, play having to be finally abandoned on account of. rain. Cross Creek players are mentioned first in each case:— Ladies’ singles: Mrs Stockly v Miss Tully, 3/7; Mrs Kerr v Mrs Baker, 5/7; Mrs Clark v Miss Rawles, 7/2; Mrs Crack v Miss Bloxam, 7/4; Miss Edlin v Miss McLeod, 3/7; Miss Stockly v Miss Tocker, 3/7. Men’s singles: Wepiahana v Granoly, 8/1; Barraclough v McLeod, 7/8; Cleary v Batchelor, 5/8; Crack v Carlyon, 8/6; Stockly v Roe, 7/8; Dwyer v Thurston. 6/8. Ladies doubles: Misses Edlin and Stockly v Misses McLeod and Tocker, 4/7. Men’s doubles, Crack and Stockly v Batchelor and Carlyon, 6/7. Combined doubles: Mrs Stockly and Wepiahana v Miss Tully and Granoly, 7/6: Mrs Kerr and Barraclough v Mrs Baker and McLeod, 1/7. Total: Cross Creek, 5 sets, 87 games; Featherston, 11 sets, 100 games.