FEATHERSTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 20 May 1939, Page 9

FEATHERSTON

MINIATURE RIFLES MATCHES. WINS FOR SOUTH FEATHERSTON. (“Times-Age” Special.) The Featherston Miniature Rifle Club journeyed to South Featherston where they were narrowly defeated by two points in the A team match. Their B team was also defeated. The results are as follows: — South Featherston A team. —M. Hodder 99, R. Yule 98, A. Ashworth 98, C. Bain 98, L. Rasmussen 97, D. Fenwick 97, J. Bain 96, A. Gain 95, L. Hodder 94, C. McArdle 94, total 966. Featherston A—B. Williams 100. W. Nix 98, A. Cook 98. I. Feast 98, J. W. Johnson 97, A. Hodder 97, Miss J. Brash 95, K. McKenzie 95, A. Reed 93, T. Browne 93, total 964. South Featherston B— D. Cross 99, H. Fenwick 97, M. Fuge 97, R. Jepson 96, Miss Jean Burt 96, total 485. Featherston B.—Misis G. Brash 97, A. McKenzie 97, Miss P. Nix 93, E. McKenzie 92, M. McKenzie 92, total 471. B. Williams, of the Featherston Club is to be congratulated on registering a possible, especially as it is his first appearance for the season. LEAGUE OF MOTHERS. MONTHLY MEETING. The Parish Hall was taxed to its utmost when the monthly meeting of the League of Mothers was held on Thursday. The large attendance was presided over by Mrs Arch Clark (president). Several apologies for non-at-tendance were received. . The speaker for the afternoon, Miss Barnett, Matron of the Masterton Hospital, was introduced by Mrs Clark, and selected for her subject “Common Ailments Amongst Children.” Mrs Clark' proposed a very hearty vote of thanks to Miss Barnett for her instructive talk and requested those present to ask any question on the subject under discussion. Many and varied were the questions which the mothers desired to be enlightened upon. After Miss Barnett had answered the questions she was accorded a vote of thanks by acclamation. The singing of the National Anthem brought a very enjoyable gathering to a close. The hostesses were Mesdames C. R. Skipage, G. Wyeth, J. B. McKenna, and R. Simmonds who provide afternoon tea. QUEEN CARNIVAL. SUCCESSFUL GATHERING. Another very successful gathering was held at the residence of Mr and Mrs G. T. Cole, Western Lake. The “Gold” Queen (Miss Eileen Cole), in whose honour the function was given, assisted her mother as hostess. Euchre was played, the prizes being won- as follows: —Ladies, Miss J. W. Hyland 1, Mrs A. Ashworth 2. A competition for a sack of potatoes was won by Mr Eric McKenzie, while the decorated coat hangers competition were won by Mrs Penson, of Masterton. It was inadvertently reported in a recent issue that Mrs D. Ingley won a box of tea, whereas Mrs Ingley donated the tea, which was won by Mrs R. Corbett. The competition was on behalf of the “Red” Queen's funds.

MEETING OF EXECUTIVES.

' MANY MATTERS DISCUSSED. The four carnival Queen executives, together with members of the Plunket Society met at the Plunket Rooms last night for the purpose of discussing matters in connection with the Queen Carnival. The closing of the carnival, which will take place on May 31, is to take the form of an individual entertainment for each instead of a combined effort as previously arranged. All votes must be definitely recorded by 11 p.m., and the Queen will be announced at that hour. It was also made known that the Coronation Dance would be held in the Anzac Hall on Monday, June 12, the coronation commencing at 9 p.m. The Society has been very fortunate in having the services of Mr and Mrs J. T. Thompson, of Greytown, to take charge of the coronation arrangements. POSITION OF QUEENS. MISS COLE IN THE LEAD. The positions of the Queens have been again reversed as the Gold Queen, Miss Eileen Cole, now heads the poll with 7173 votes. The Red Queen (Miss Tocker) is still in second position with 7000 votes, while the Blue (Miss A. Fellingham) has fallen back to third position with 6400 votes. The Green Queen (Miss A. Corlet) is fourth with 2360 votes. ’ Keen interest is being taken in the positions, which are changing frequently. As the carnival closes on the 31st inst feeling is running high and the top place will be anxiously awaited.

QUERY CLUB. WEEKLY MEETING. The Query Club held its weekly gathering in the Parish Hall on Thursday there being a fair attendance. The evening was for the junior members, as juniors and seniors have alternate weeks for their evenings. A lantern lecture on Sir Wilfred Grenville of Labrador was interestingly given by the Rev Bloomfield, of Greytown, who illustrated many points of interest. A very comprehensive programme for the season which concludes on August 31 has been drawn up. Next Thursday the Matron of the Greytown Hospital, Miss L. Higginson, •will address the senior division, choosi ing as her subject “Anzac Day Celebrations in Sydney.” June 1 will be

“topsy turvy night,” with a dance for the juniors. The Rev J. T. Holland and Mrs Holland are deserving of great praise for the keenness displayed in the affairs cf the Club and are largely responsible for its existence. Personal items. The Plunket Nurse, Miss V. B. Twentyman, will leave Featherston shortly to take up her residence in Martinborough. Mrs C. Tasker, of Christchurch, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs N. C. C. Shepherd, has returned to her home. Mr and Mrs T. E. Lang and family are spending a holiday in Hawke’s Bay. Mrs Stanley Raper, who has been on a holiday visit to Auckland, has returned.