FEATHERSTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 3 April 1939, Page 7

FEATHERSTON

SHOOTING ACCIDENT. (“Times-Age” Special.) Ari accident occurred to the Italian Consul, Senor B. d’Acunzo, yesterday. When out with a party of shooters in the Rimutaka hills a gun was accidentally discharged and shots entering an arm and the shoulders of the Consul. After having received medical attention he was able to proceed to his home at the Lower Hutt. RETURNED SOLDIERS. ’ ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS. The annual meeting of the Featherston branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association was held in the Anzac Hall on Saturday night Mr H. Lawson presiding, 45 members being present. Mr A. E. Prentice and Mr H. G. Alexander, of Masterton, were visitors representing the central committee. Apologies were received from Messrs Brass and Hunter. The meeting stood in silence as a mark of sympathy for Mr J. P. Frend in his recent bereavement. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: —President, Mr H. Lawson (re-elected); hon secretary, Mr J. A. Halpin (re-elect-ed);- treasurer, Mr J. W. Fellingham (re-elected); committee, Messrs G. S. Sharp, J. H. King, C. Bargh, A. Robbins, L. Smith (all re-elected) and Mr F. S. Hayes (in place of B. J. Lobb, resigned); branch delegate to central committee, Mr A. Robbins (re-elect-ed).; honorary auditor, Mr H. C. Hunter. /. i At the conclusion of the meeting, Mr A. E. Prentice gave an address on the finances of the Wairarapa R.S.A. and its activities both past and present. Particularly interesting was his reference to the steady growth in numerical strength of the R.S.A., not only in the Wairarapa district, but in the whole of New Zealand over the last few years.

A sing-song followed by supper occupied the remainder of the meeting. The R.S.A. Band, under the able conductorship of Mr J. H. Buck, gave some very original renderings of old-time songs. Although this was the band’s first appearance in public, they , gave a very creditable performance. An indication of their keeness may be gauged from the fact that five of the bandsmen retained their instruments in order to continue practice at home. Mr C. H. Rea was in charge of the vocalists, and under his leadership the band was well supported. 1

CROQUET CLUB AND GUIDES.

ENTERTAINED BY MRS RIDDIFORD

A pleasant time was spent on Saturday afternoon when Mrs D. H. S. Riddiford entertained the members of the Haunui Croquet Club and Girl Guide Committee at her home at “Longwood.” The beautiful grounds were much admired. The winners for the croquet competition were: French, Mrs Lawson; hurry scurry, Mrs Davis and Miss Viles; golf, Mrs Watson. A dainty afternoon tea was served. Miss Card, on behalf of those present, thanked Mrs Riddiford for her hospitality. PLUNKET SOCIETY. MONTHLY MEETING. ' At the monthly meeting of the Featherston Plunket Society there were present:—Mesdames Q. Donald (president), R. W. Matthews, G. E. Yule, J.i G. McKenzie, G.‘ S. Sharp, E. M. Wakely, J. A. Halpin, V. Bergh, A- S. Kilsby, J. Willett and J. R. Matthews. Apologies for absence were received from Mesdames R. N. Barton, Roy Donald and R. S. Keenan. Accounts amounting to £5 4s 4d were passed for payment. Bank balances: Credit Bank of New Zealand, £l7 Is 9d; P. 0.5.8., 15s 4d. Final arrangements were made for the ball to be held in the Anzac Hall on April 27. Prices were fixed at 10s 6d double ticket; single tickets, ladies ss, gentlemen 6s. In connection with the Queen Carnival the boundaries of the various districts were fully discussed, and suitable boundaries agreed upon. It was decided that one vote be allotted to every 3d raised. The Nurse’s report was read and adopted, as follows: —No. of cases since inception of Society, 819; babies under supervision, 65; pre-school children, 34; new cases for the month, 3. Visits to rooms: Adults 58, babies 58, children 5; total, 121. Miles travelled in car, 540. Visits to homes, 64. Districts visited: Featherston, South Featherston, Western Lake, Kahutara, Kaiwaiwai, The Knoll, Dyerville, Lake Ferry and Tawaha. The cake stall'held on Friday afternoon in aid of the Plunket Queen realised £3 3s. Miss Jensen was the winner of the box of chocolates. Sharp Earthquake. A sharp shock of earthquake was felt in Featherston at about 6.30 o’clock on Sunday night. Personal. Mrs A. P. A. Clapshaw was a weekend visitor to Wellington. River Board Meeting. A meeting of the South Wairarapa River Board was held on Thursday afternoon. There were present Messrs R. McDougall (chairman), R. W. Matthews, R. A. Donald, A. H. Ashdown, W. H. Martin and T. Herrick. The meeting was called to consider using mechanised methods for opening the Lake. After considerable discussion it was decided to use a bulldozer and tractor owned by Mr Keith McMaster at the first opportunity.