CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 11 January 1939, Page 7

CARTERTON

BIRTHDAY PARTY.

MR B. R. RAYNER HONOURED. ("Times-Age” Special.) The band room at Carterton was crowded last night with old and young, including visitors from all parts of the Wairarapa, who assembled to do honour to Mr Ben R. Rayner on the occasion of his 74th birthday. It was one of the happiest and most sociable functions held in Carterton over a long number of years. Two Scotch dances were given by Miss Hall, and were much appreciated. Just before the supper adjournment Mr Gordon Hughan in a happy speech proposed the health of the guest of the evening, which was toasted with enthusism, and the singing of “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” Supper was provided and enjoyed after which further dancing and singing was indulged in.

Before the festivities commenced, the Pipe band played one of Mr Rayner’s favourite airs, and during the evening provided the music for a waltz, having to respond to an encore. At the conclusion of the gathering “Auld Lang Syne” was sung. Among the guests present was Mr Rayner’s family and his grand children. The wish was expressed by those present that Mr Rayner would live to enjoy many another such happy birthday. The dance music was played by Mrs V. J. Ashton, and Messrs Tom and Gordon Udy in their usual excellent manner. Personal Items. Mrs and Mrs Barber, who spent the Christmas and New Year holidays away from Carterton, visiting Nelson, Kaikoura and other centres, returned home on Monday evening. Mr P. A. Cole, town clerk, returned to Carterton On Monday evening after enjoying the Christmas and New Year vacation at Hawera. Mrs Geo Thompson and her son left Carterton yesterday afternoon, sailing later from Wellington for Lyttelton en route for Timaru, where they will spend a fortnight’s holiday. Mr Hornsby and her sister, Miss Telford of Paraparaumu, are visting Carterton. , Mrs Alan Barr, of Marton, and her two children, arrived in Carterton yesterday, and is staying with her father, Mr Gordon Hughan, Pembroke Street, Mrs Hugh McPhee, senr, of Belvedere Street, is not enjoying good health, and is now confined to her bed. Her friends will wish her a speedy recovery. Unseasonable Weather. A heavy westerly gale was experienced on Monday and lasted throughout the night and well into yesterday culminating in a heavy downpour of rain, accompanied by hail. Consequently, the weather is of a very unseasonable nature. As a result of the heavy wind some trees were blown over at Waihakeke. Tarring and Sanding. The borough employees are busy completing the tarring and sanding of the eastern footpath in Dixon Street, which will be a decided improvement to the town. When the road is graded, rolled and finally tar sealed this street will be one of the best in the borough. TENNIS MATCH. CARRINGTON PARK v WAINUIORU

A .friendly match was played on the Carrington Park courts on Saturday when Carrington Park Club met and defeated Wainuioru by 14 games to 10. The visitors were hospitably entertained and thoroughly enjoyed the day’s play. The following were the results, Carrington Park players being mentioned first in each instance: — Men’s Singles—W. Sewell lost to H. Parker, 9/3; C. Jensen beat Wellwood, 9/8; M. Parker beat Blundell, 9/5; G. Udy beat Reid, 9/6; W. Johansen boat Joblin, 9/5; W. Vaughan lost to Simpson. 9/3. Ladies' singles—Miss Pauling lost to Mrs Wellwood. 9/2; Miss A. Williams beat Mrs Parker. 7/5; Mrs Parker beat Mrs Mills, 7/5; Miss R. Hopkins boat Miss Ogilvy. 7/1; Mrs C. Jensen beat Miss Cooper, 7/2; Miss M. Dunn lost to Mrs Hods, 7/4. Men’s Doubles —C. Jensen and W. Sewell lost to Parker and Wellwood 9/2; G. Udy and M. Parker beat Blundell and Reid 9/3; W. Johansen and W. Vaughan lost to Joblin and Simpson, 9/6.

Ladies Doubles —Miss Pauling and Mrs Parker lost to Mrs Wellwood and Mrs Parker 7/5; Miss Hopkins and Mrs C. Jensen lost to Mrs Mills and Miss Ogilvy 7/5; Misses Dunn and Williams beat Miss Cooper and Mrs Ogilvy, 7/1. Combined Doubles—W. Sowell and Miss Pauling lost to Parker and Mrs Parker 8/2; C. Jensen and Miss Hopkins lost to Wellwood and Mrs Wellwood 80; M. Parker and Mrs Parker beat Blundell and Mrs Mills, 8/1; G. Udy and Miss C. Jensen beat Reid and Miss Dunn beat Joblin and Miss Cooper 8/1; W. Vaughan and Miss Williams beat Simpson and Mrs Ogilvy 8/3. ,/ ~ -.—