CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 16 May 1939, Page 7

CARTERTON

ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS. LOYAL HEART OF OAK LODGE. , ("Times-Age” Special.) The fortnightly meeting of Loyal Heart of Oak Lodge of Odd Fellows (Manchester Unity) was held last evening, N.G. Bro. A. R. Tankersley, presiding. Sick pay amounting to £l5 6s 3d was passed for payment. Other accounts totalling £6 3s 4d were edCorrespondence was received from various quarters including a letter from Bro. H. H. L. Meyrick, an inmate of "Braemar” Hospital, who reported he was improving in health. Bro. J. F. Wallis, who is at Rotorua, ' notified that he also was making satisfactory progress. . Three members declared off the sick funds of the Lodge. A candidate was initiated into the Lodge and given a hearty welcome. A letter of recommendation was granted a member to enable him to visit lodges in Wellington. The following nominations were made for office for the ensuing term, the ballot and election to take place at the next lodge night;—N.G., P.G. Bro. C. E. White; V.G., Bro. A. J. King’ warden, P.G. Bro. Rathbone and P.G’s’. Sisters M. E. Mellish and M. E. Eagle; Guardian, P.G. Bro. Rathbone; conductor, P.G. Bros. G. S. Bruce and W. J. Wilkins. The Social Security Act was further discussed. . ■ It was resolved that the question of a visit to the Sister Wallis Lodge be held over till next lodge night. A maternity claim was passed for payment. Ladies' Golf. The following were the best cards handed in on Saturday:—Mrs Hailington, 96, 31, 65; Miss P. Renall, 10'1, 33, 71- Miss M. Campbell, 92, 21, 71; Mrs Callender, 91, 18, 73; Miss Armstrong. 102 23, 74; Mrs Murray, 102, 27, 75; Miss Knutson, 106, 26, 80; Mrs Booth. 98, 18, 80. The 'following will represent tne Carterton ladies in a match on the Taratahi links on Thursday against Greytown ladies;—Mrs Booth, Miss Berrill. Miss Campbell, Mrs A. T. Murray, Miss Armstrong, Miss Lamb, Mrs Riggs, Mrs Forbes. Mrs’Robinson, Mrs Colson. Mrs Campbell, Mrs Goodin. Emergencies: Mrs Brown and Mrs Gustofson.

DRUIDS’ BALL. AN OUTSTANDING SUCCESS. There was a very large attendance at the . annual ball held by the lotara Lodge of Druids in the King’s Theatre, last evening. Visitors were present from alLparts of the Wairarapa and the function was an outstanding success, the sum of £4O being taken at the door. With the sale of tickets and promises of monetary assistance there should be a substantial credit balance which will go towards the benevolent fund of the lodge. The interior of the hall was gaily decorated with red, white and blue streamers relieved with lycopodium and other greenery. This together with the beautiful dresses worn by the ladies made a very striking picture. The floor was in good condition thanks to the efforts of an energetic committee, and dancing was continued till 2 o’clock this morning to the strains of excellent music supplied by Tom Udy’s dance band of eight instruments. Much appreciated extras were played by Misses Jean Lorenzen and M. Herrick and Messrs Tom Udy and H. Murrell. A very tasty supper was provided and was presided over by members of the lodge and a strong ladies’ committee. Representatives were present from all sister lodges in Wairarapa. The M.’sC. were Bros A. Stretton (District President), H. Torrey, V.A.D., and H. Murrell, 1.G., and they kept the dances going merrily throughout the evening.