CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 22 March 1939, Page 7

CARTERTON

SWIMMING CLUB. SORENSEN CUP CONTEST. (“Times-Age” Special.) There was a fair attendance at the Carterton Municipal Swimming Baths last. evening when the second event for'the Sorensen Cup was decided. A fortnight ago the 220 yards race was held, the result being in favour of A. Pinfold from Bsecs. start. Last evening, Pinfold and F. Gardiner, a Wellington boy, competed in the 440 yards distance. Both swimmers kept well to-A-g’sther until the last lap was reached, when Gardiner forged ahead and won a, capital race by a fair margin. The result of last night’s event leaves the two swimmers with a win and a second each. Next Tuesday they will swim the deciding distance, 300 yards. The time for the race was 6 minutes 33 seconds. ' . Up to. the present time over 3000 swims have been recorded at the Carterton baths and the water, thanks to the use of the Borough high pressure service, is very clear and the bottom of the bath at the deepest end can be easily seen.

CARTERTON FOOTBALL CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. The president, Mr A. E. Reid, presided at the 40th annual general meeting of the Carterton Football Club, when there was a large attendance of members. The financial statement, showing a credit balance of £6O 19s lOd, was adopted. Ten new members were elected. The election of officers resulted as follows: —Patron, Mr C. Manly (re-el-ected); president, Mr A. E. Reid (reelected); vice-presidents, Mrs E. Quinn, Messrs E. R. Wilkins, J. McKenzie, C. Jensen, A. Desmond, W. F. Knowles, W. J. Fitzgerald, W. J. Denbee, J. B. Lawrence, J. C. Harp, V. L. Robinson, R. G. Kemble, D. H. Jensen, C.Moore, W. E. Knowles, F. Izzard, N. Boyne, G. A. Vincent, M. Hurley, T. G. Underhill, W. Howard Booth, C. A. Gray, F. Yule, B. Gayfer, D. Wilson, M. Campbell, J. Churchouse, G. L. Chatwin, H. J. McKenzie, C. Larsen and C. Howie; secretary, Mr G. Steffert (re-elected); treasurer, Mr J. Taucher; auditor, Mr H. A. McPhee (re-elected); club captain, Mr L. Berry (re-elected); delegates to W.R.U., Messrs K. Reid, H. J. McKenzie and C. A. Gray; management committee, Messrs C. Cook, G. Brown, T. Harp, K. Reid, B. Catt, G. Udy, H. J. McKenzie. Teams were nominated for the competitions in all grades. Coaches were appointed as follows: — Senior, Mr F. Fitzgerald; junior, Mr G. Udy; thifd~grade, Mr C; Jensen; fourth grade, Mr F. Sunkel. Subscriptions were fixed at the same rate as last year. Mr K. Reid was nominated as senior selector. . . < It was decided to open the season with a practice next Thursday night. As a mark of appreciation of the services of the secretary and the treasurer, it was decided to vote them bonuses of £5 5s and £2 2s respectively. In speaking to the report and balance sheet, Mr K. Reid said that the position reflected great credit on all members and supporters. The way subscriptions had come in showed that the coaches were looking after the interests of the club.

Mr A. E. Reid said that he was particularly pleased to be the president of a club with such a record on and off the field. He congratulated the secretary (Mr G. Steffert) on his comprehensive report covering all activities of the club, and also the treasurer (Mr G. Udy) on his concise financial statement. The subscriptions collected constituted a record, but, said Mr Reid, all but £5 had to be paid to the Union. It was quite evident that the club could not live on subscriptions alone, and were grateful for the many donations received. Mr Reid extended thanks to the ladies connected with the club who had assisted at all social functions. “Carterton again won the Dewar Shield,” he concluded, “and there is i more honour attached to that than to any of the individual championships, as even the smallest boy playing in the 'lower grades helps to win the points required. It shows that all are imbued with the club spirit. I would like to remind you that this is our Jubilee year and I would like all who play and other members to put their shoulders to the wheel and make this year memorable in every way.”

YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUB.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

"• The chairman, Mr A. Fisher, presided at the annual meeting of the Carterton branch of the Young Farmers’ Club, there was a large attendance of members, Messrs N. Lamont, district secretary; W. James, Wairarapa district president; Don McGregor, K. Donovan, J. Wright and F. Stowell, members of the Masterton branch being also present.

The annual report was approved. The election of officers resulted as follows: —Chairman, Mr A. B. Fisher; secretary, Mr M. Knutson; treasurer, Mr I/. Renall; club reporter, Mr I. Thomson; committee, Messrs P. Swinn, B. Brasell, M. Rose, C. Bliss and F. Ward; advisory presidents, Messrs G. E. Allen and A. Ross; auditor, Mr L. Smart; delegates to Wairarapa district annual meeting, Messrs G. E. Allen, A. Fisher and M. Knutson. The retiring committee entertained members at supper. TENNIS. CHAMPION BUTTONS. On Monday evening the holders of the Wairarapa Champion Buttons, Messrs L. D. Keedwell and. J. Dwane, defended them against the challengers, Messrs Worsfold and C. K. Goodin, who were defeated 6/0, 6'2. Last evening Messrs Keedwell and Dwane beat fresh challengers. Messrs G. McLeod and G. Simpson, of Martinborough, after an exciting game 6/2, 6/4. Personal. Mr “Torry” Spooner has just completed a walk round the North Island. This was not done at one time, but has been accomplished on Mr Spooner’s annual holiday each year, His last stretch

of walking was done in the Bay of Islands. 'Mr and Mrs R. J. Whitburn, of Wellington, are spending holidays with Mrs Whitburn's parents, Mr and Mrs W. C. M. Sorensen, Garrison Street.

A most enjoyable time was spent in the Dalefield Hall on Saturday evening when Mr and Mrs P. Hodder entertained about 150 guests at a party and dance to celebrate the coming of age of their son Noel. After supper Mr W. Press proposed the health of tne with musical honours. The beautiful birthday cake was the gift of the guest’s sister, Miss L. Hodder, Graytown. The evening was brought to a close with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” and three hearty cheers for Mr and Mrs Hodder.

Mrs Johansen, of Carterton, is away on a fortnight’s holiday, which is to be spent at Hastings and Napier. Mr A. Jensen, of Belvedere Street, Carterton, has entered the Masterton Hospital, and is to undergo an operation. ..

Mr Ben Archer, who is in the Masterton Hospital, is progressing favourably towards recovery. Mr Archer had the misfortune to poison a finger, and as a result it had to be amputated last Friday. PIPE BAND. LADIES’ COMMITTEE MEET. A meeting of the Wairarapa Pipe Band ladies’ committee was held yesterday when final arrangements were made for the drawing of the art union on Saturday evening, the result of which will be advertised in the "Times-Age.” DRAMATIC CLUB. PLAY READING CIRCLE FORMED. At a general meeting of the Carterton Amateur Dramatic Club held in the State Theatre, Carterton, ' the chairman, Mr R. T. Forbes, presided. Apologies for absence were received from Mrs V. L. Robinson and Mr J. Manley. It was decided'that the officers elected at the annual meeting carry out their duties till March 30, 1940. ■The balance sheet was adopted. The resignation of Mr G. Eagar from the club was received with regret. The secretary was instructed to write to Mr Eagar expressing the club’s regret at his resignation, and convey their thanks for his very valuable support in the past. The following new members . were elected to the club: Misses M. Lawrence, B. Freer and E. Miller, Messrs J. Fossette, D. Taylor and C. Baynes. There was some discussion regarding the' allocation of funds from the next production, several worthy objects being suggested. The decision was held over till a further date.

It was decided to institute a Play Reading Circle, to stimulate interest and act as a training ground for the development of latent talent among members. Mrs G. Johnston kindly offered to take charge of the Circle ‘as well as acting as producer of one of the 3-act plays. Later on it was hoped to produce a one act plays, and hold some form of social evenings during the winter months, at which these plays could be presented. Mrs Johnston was asked to procure plays for the Play Reading Circle.

Mr Forbes reported that the manuscript of “The Ghost Train,” Which was to be the next production, was in the hands of the typist, and rehearsals would commence this week. The cast for this play was selected, with the exception of one player, which part the Producer hoped to have filled before rehearsals commenced.

HOLLOWAY STREET SCHOOL. IMPROVEMENT TO GROUNDS. Good progress is being made with the formation of a short stretch of road inside the main entrance to the Holloway Street School. When this road is finished and the bicycle building erected, a great improvement will have been made to the grounds.