FEATHERSTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 10 May 1939, Page 7

FEATHERSTON

PERSONAL ITEMS. ("Times-Age” Special.) Miss Mollie Hammond, who has been the guest of Mr and Mrs C. R. Tocker, “The Priory,” has returned to her home in Wanganui. Mr and Mrs K. McClellan, of Thames, are visiting Mrs R. Charles, Hayward Street. Mr B. Bockett, of Wellington, is a visitor for the shooting season, and is staying with his parents, Mr and Mrs B. Bockett, senr., Western Lake. QUEEN CARNIVAL. , SUCCESSFUL EUCHRE PARTIES. A most enjoyable evening was spent at the residence of Mrs E. M. Wakely, “Kelvin Grove,” when a euchre party on behalf of the “Red Queen” (Miss Ngaire Tocker) was held. Mrs Marjorie Baker, in the absence of her mother, acted as hostess. The funds of the "Red” Queen should benefit quite substantially as the result of this effort as there- was quite a large crowd present. Mrs J. Anaerson carried off the ladies’ prize, while the consolation prize fell to Miss Paddy Nix. The men’s prize was won by Mr P. Fuge, several tieing for the consolation. In the cut off the prize was awarded to Mr J. Aymes. A competition for a throw-over effectively worked, was won by Mrs L. G. Rasmussen, of South Featherston. The proceeds were for the “Red” Queen’s Funds. A very hearty vote of thanks to Mrs Wakely for so kindly giving her home for the-_evening and for donating the prizes was proposed by Mr J. Blain. Another successful evening was held at the residence of Mrs W. E. Jeffrey in aid of the “Blue” Queen, Miss Anne Fellingham. Five Hundred was the order of the evening, the prize winners being as follow:—Ladies, Mrs G. Harkness, 1; Mrs B. Hosking, 2; men, W. Rowles, junr, 1; J. Finn, 2. A competition held during the evening for a box of chocolates was won by Mr W. Rowles, junr. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr and Mrs Jeffrey for the,,use of their home, and for providing a most enjoyable eveping. The evening besides being an enjoyable one, was also a profitable one. Light Duck Bags. A party of local sportsmen who recently returned from a shooting weekend at the lake reported having had a most enjoyable time from a camping, but not so favourable from a sporting point of view, their bags being considerably lighter than anticipated. However, they secured severel firstclass bites. No! not fish, but from that annoying little insect the mosquito. One person was literally smothered with bites. This will give one some indication of the mildness of the weather conditions. School Closed. It is reported that the Kaiwaiwai School has been closed and that the pupils will be conveyed by bus to the Featherston school. LETTER FROM LORD NUFFIELD. HOSPITALITY APPRECIATED. The following letter has been received by the secretary of the Automobile Association (Wairarapa) Inc., Mr N. C. C. Shepherd from Lord Nuffield: “Herewith i am sending, with my best wishes, the photograph which I promised on March 8, when I was so enjoyably and hospitably entertained by your chairman, yourself and representatives of your Association. The badge which you then so kindly presented to me is now gracing and decorating the front of the car which I most often use. I shall always treasure it as a most appropriate memento of a visit to Featherston, which I hope it may be possible for me to repeat at not too far distant a date. With warmest remembrances to you all.” It will be remembered that the Executive entertained Lord Nuffield while in the Wairarapa, and presented' him with one of the Association’s metal, car badges, as mentioned in the letter. The Association is the first in New Zealand to have entertained Lord Nuffield, truly a great honour.