FEATHERSTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 17 May 1939, Page 7

FEATHERSTON

NEW FIRE ENGINE. ENTERPRISE OF BRIGADESMEN. ; ("Times-Age” Special.) The enterprising members of the Featherston Volunteer Fire Brigadenave been diligently working on a motor car which they purchased some months ago. Realising that the present engine was totally inadequate to cope with the work which was expected of it, the brigadesmen thought they would try their skill in converting the car into a first-class engine. This they have succeeded in doing. A trial run was held, the performance being highly satisfactory. It is hoped that the machine will be on the road by June l. These young men are to be heartily congratulated on their achievement, as they have worked conscientiously, giving up their recreation hours for this object. Several public spirited citizens have already shown their appreciation by giving donations towards the assembly of the engine, and many more will be forthcoming when it is realised what a big asset to the community this is.

It is believed that this is the first fire engine to be assembled in such a manner —quite a creditable achievement. Well done Featherston! MINIATURE RIFLE CLUB. COMPETITION RESULTS. The following are the best scores registered by the South Featherston Miniature Rifle Club at their weekly shoot which was held on Monday night:—Men: L. Hodder 100, J. Bain 99, C. Bain 99, R. Yule 98, M. Hodder 98, K. Fenwick 97, E. Rasmussen 96, L. G. Rasmussen 96, H. Fenwick 96, C. McArdle 96. R. Fenwick 95, A. Yule 95. A. Ashworth 94, A. Blandford 94, R. Jepson 94. Ladies: Miss Jean Burt 97 and Mrs F. Burt 94. •Boys: V. Ball 95, A. Burt 92, A. Cross 89, J. Thorne 88. The holders of the fortnightly cup were Miss J. Burt and C. Bain. In the shoot off Burt was successful in winning Mr A. Yule’s trophy for boys. A match against Featherston will be fired at South Featherston on Thursday next. QUEEN CARNIVAL. EUCHRE PARTY. Another successful euchre party was held in the Anzac Hall on Monday evening, a large crowd being in attendance to support the "Yellow” Queen, Miss Eileen Cole. The ladies’ first prize was won by Mrs J. W. Holland with Mrs J. Rewai second. Miss K. Ruane, who was playing as a man, carried off the honours in that section, Mr R. Fuge being second. The committee specially wish th thank Mr R. J. Rae for his assistance is organising the gathering. Very Little Rain. A party of local motorists who recently completed a tour of over 2000 miles in one week, encountered only half an hour’s rain on their trip. Personal Items. Mesdames H. Lawson and N. C. C. Shepherd, who have been on a motor tour of the North, have returned. Mr C. Rae, of the telephone exchange, resumed duties today. He and Mrs Rae spent their vacation motoring in the north. A Welcome Addition. A welcome addition to the local public library is a light on the front porch of the building. The bulb was removed by some unauthorised person last week. Jumping of Claims. A fair amount of “jumping of claims” is reported by sportsmen at the lakeside this season.