CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 16 February 1939, Page 9

CARTERTON

FAREWELL SOCIAL. TWO POPULAR PRIESTS. (“Times-Age” Special.) St. Mary’s Hall, Carterton, was filled on Tuesday evening when a gathering was held to bid farewell to two very popular priests, the Revs. Father Carmine and Father Heavey, who are leaving for Pongarehu, Taranaki, and New Plymouth, respectively. During the evening Mr J. A. Dudson, < <on behalf of St. Mary’s congregation, spoke very eloquently of the services rendered to the church by both priests. The finances of the church were better than they ever had been and this was chiefly due to the efforts of Father Carmine. Both deserved a tribute of praise for the work done an'ci the great success achieved in the recent carnival. Mr Dudson, on behalf of the Carterton Church, asked Fathers Carmine and Heavy to accept a cheque each as a mark of the esteem in which both were held. Mr Jack Brophy, speaking on behalf of the Featherston Parish, said that they were all sorry to lose the services of two such popular priests, and he was sure that wherevdr they went they would be as popular as they had been in the South Wairarapa. (Applause). On behalf of the Featherston congregation, he presented them with a cheque each. Messrs McGillicuddy, Martinborough, and J. Bouzaid, of Greytown, spoke on behalf of their respective parishes, and conveyed good wishes for their future to both the departing priests. The new parish priest, Father Devlin, was accorded a very hearty welcome by each of the speakers and by the congregation generally. Father Devlin, the newly appointed South Wairarapa priest, paid a very high tribute to the departing priests, referring to the excellent work they had; accomplished in the district and they would always be remembered by the parishioners of the churches in the South Wairarapa. Father Dillon (Masterton) and Father Durning (Maori Missioner), also paid tribute to the work of Fathers Carmine and Heavy and wished them success in their new sphere of labours. Father Carmine and Heavy both feelingly acknowledged the kind words that had been said about them, and for the gifts they had received. They both regretted leaving Carterton and the Wairarapa district and would always remember the happy times they had spent among the parishioners of the South Wairarapa. They had both made many true and lasting friends and would look forward in time to come to a welcome holiday in Carterton. (Applause). The following programme was greatly appreciated by the audience: Two choruses by Convent children; violin solo by Master Bill Hayes; tap dances by Misses Hayes and Bradbury; recitation, Miss Betty Fox; and an item entitled “First Speaking,” by Convent pupils.

The function concluded with supper and the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.” Presentation to Father Heavy. On Monday evening a number of friends gathered at the residence of Mr and Mrs Norman P. Williams, Garrison Street, to bid farewell to Father Heavy on the eve of his departure for New Plymouth. The evening was spent in song and story, and at a suitable time, Mr G. S. George, on behalf of the guests, made a presentation to the guest of the evening, and in doing so referred to the high esteem in which Father Heavy was held and wished him every success in his new sphere of labours. Father Heavy suitably replied. Accident on Main Road. A motor accident occurred on the main Masterton-Carterton road yesterday morning. A car driven by Mrs Stevenson, of Avalon Crescent, Taita, Lower Hutt, was proceeding along the road on its way to Dannevirke with the Rev. A. Stevenson, Anglican minister at Dannevirke. When they were opposite Cornwall Road, near the Waingawa Bridge, a motor lorry driven by Mr T. R. McCracken, of Masterton, came out of the side road. In order to give way to the lorry Mrs Stevenson applied the brakes to her car, which, as a result, capsized. The car was slightly damaged, the door, mudguard and hood suffering most. Both occupants were driven to the Masterton Hospital where Mrs Stevenson was treated for shock and Mr Stevenson for abrasions and shock. After receiving treatment both were able to proceed on their way to Dannevirke in the car. Swimming Sports. The weekly swimming carnival of the Carterton Swimming Club was not held last evening owing to cold, wet weather. CRICKET. CARTERTON v. ODD FELLOWS. Carterton will play Masterton Odd Fellows in a knock-out competition on the Park Oval, Masterton, on Saturday next. The bus will leave Carterton at 12.45 p.m. and the learn will be:— Berry, Byers. Ewing, Thompson, Fisher, Harp, Fitzgerald, Steffert, Kennedy, Ward, Loader and Tretheway. Carterton so far have an unbeaten record this season. The match on Saturday is for the Darvill-lllingworth Shield. Personals. Constable and Mrs W. C. Robertson, of Carterton, will leave on holiday on February 23. They will go to Wellington, Wanganui and then on to Christchurch. Constable Bell, of Wellington, will do relieving work at Carterton during Constable Robertson’s absence. Fathers Carmine and Heavy left Carterton for Wellington this morning. Thev will altend Requiem Mass today and'will then go on to New Plymouth to take up their new parish work.