CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 2 May 1939, Page 7

CARTERTON

ORDER OF ODDFELLOWS. LOYAL HEART OF OAK LODGE. ("Times-Age” Special.) The fortnightly meeting of Loyal Heart of Oak Lodge of the Manchester lenity Order of Odd Fellows was held last evening. Bro A. R. Tankersley, N.G., presiding over a fair attendance of members. Sick pay amounting to £2l 6s Bd, and other accounts totalling £l2 9s 4d were passed for payment. The Loyal Combination Lodge, Johnsonville, forwarded an invitation u - to the Lodge officers and members to attend - their birthday social and dance on June 6. A decision is to be made on Quarter night. The Totara Lodge of Druids, Carterton,- forwarded a 'complimentary ticket for their annual ball on May 15, which was acknowledged with thanks. The N.G. will represent the Heart of Oak Lodge at the function. Bro Len Kilpatrick wrote stating that he had been discharged from Christchurch Hospital, and was improving in health. He hoped soon to be able to declare off the sick funds. Several members were declared on the sick funds. Reports concerning sick visitors were received. A number of members handed in their names in connection with the visit to the Loyal Mangatginoka Lodge on Saturday, May 13. SAVAGE CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. The Carterton Savage Club held its annual meeting on Saturday night. Tnere was a large attendance. Big Chief A. E. Hall, presided and extended a welcome to those present. Tfie election of officers for the coming year resulted: —Big Chief, Savage Eric H. Fisher; Deputy Chief, Savage Walter Thomas; Chief Scribe, Savage H. T. Leete (re-elected); Assistant Scribe, Savage A. Tankersley (re-elec-ted); Hon Auditor, Savage D. L. Taverner (re-elected); Chief of the Butteryhatch, Savage H. Pointon; Kaiwhakahaere and Musical Director, Savage P. L. Darke; Dramatic Director, Past Chief W; F. Stent; Tohunga, S. Rooney; Council of Braves, Savages H. Bruce, A. D. Taylor, M. W. Worswold, S. Rooney and C. G. Gpodin. It was resolved that the first official Korero be held on May 20, and thereafter on dates which would not clash with the Masterton Club. SHOW SUCCESSES. MR CONNELL AT AUCKLAND. Mr W. Connell, manager of the Bidwill Cheese factory, was successful in obtaining two first prizes and, a se- , cond out of four entries at the Auckland Show. Mr Connell is to be complimented as most of the big factories in New Zealand were competitors. Personal. Mr E. R. Wilkins, jun, has been admitted to hospital suffering from a poisoned finger. His many friends will wish nim a speedy recovery. Mr and Mrs J. A. Wallace of Conolly’s line, Belvedere, have returned to Carterton after visiting Poverty Bay and other centres. Ladies’ Golf Competitions. The following is the result of the Medal Round played on Saturday at the Taratahi links: — Seniors. —Mrs Callender, 94 —18 —76; Mrs B. Booth, 96—17—78; Mrs Orr, 104 —17—87. Juniors. —Miss Knutson, 96—36 —60; Mrs Harrington, 101 —36 —65; Miss P. Renall, 103 —36 —67; Mrs Ross, 94 —24 —7; Miss I. Corlett, 19—36—73. FARMERS' UNION BALL. AN OUTSTANDING SUCCESS One of the most successful gatherings held in Carterton for some time past was the annual ball last night of the Carterton branch of the Farmers’ Union. There was a large atendance and the dancing was kept going merrily till the early hours of this morning, excellent music being provided by Tom Udy’s dance band, of seven instruments. Extras were played by Mr Tom Udy. The duties of M.’sC. were able carried out by Wilf J. Thomas and Keith Reid. The supper arrangements were in charge of a very capable ladies committee, who are to be congratulated the excellent manner in which it was provided and served. The 1939 ball can be classed as among the best held by the Farmers’ Union in Carterton. It was an outstanding success, which was due to the splendid arrangements, and the excellent organisation of the various helpers.