CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 7 June 1939, Page 7

CARTERTON

4 MINIATURE RIFLES SCORES IN WEEKLY CONTESTS, (“Times-Age” Special.) The weekly shoot of the Carterton Club was held last evening and some good scores 'were made. The following are the results off the rifle:— Club Aggregate and Press Cup.—H. Torrey, R. Porter, 100; N. F. Teal, Geo. Sewell, 99; R. Hawker, J. Duffy, 98; R. Taucher, 97; L. DeLacey, J. T. Bridge. 96; E. Jones, G. Goodin, 95; S. Dwane, 94: L. Chew, 93; A. Ordish, C. J. DeLacey, 92; R. Ordish, 91; L. Tunnicliffe, 89; A. McLean,'B7. Ladies’ Aggregate and “Gladful" Cup—Miss A. McPhee, 95; Miss Fisher, Miss Q. Hills, 92; Miss Scott, 89; Miss J. Lorenzen, 87; Mrs. DeLacey, 85; Miss Freer. 81. J, A. Lawrence’s Trophy.—R. Porter, 70- W. Press, R. Hawker, Miss Fisher, H. Torrey, N. F. Teal, Geo. Sewell, 69; J. Duffy,’ S. Dwane, Miss Hills, 67; L. DeLacey, L. Chew, 66; C. DeLacey, E. Jones, L. Tunnivliffe,. L. Fitzgerald, 64; G. Goodin, 61; Miss Lorenzen, 54. DRUIDS’ LODGE MEETING OF MEMBERS. The fortnightly meeting of Totara Lodge of Druids was held last evening, Sister Brazendale being in the chair. One member was admitted by clearance from Fernleaf Lodge, .Greytown. The newly-elected officers were installed into office by the District President, Bro A. Stretton, after which they returned thanks. A renort was received that Bro John Sage, of Belvedere, Carterton, had entered the Masterton Hospital for medical treatment. Visitors were present from the Stonehenge, Lodge, Masterton, and the Fernleaf Lodge, Greytown. They were accorded a hearty welcome. Sick pay amounting to £lB 14s 8d was passed for payment. The District President, Bro Stretton, on behalf of the lodge, presented Bro D. Gayfer with a P.A. collar and diploma, in recognition of the services rendered by him to the lodge, which Bro Gayfer acknowledged with thanks. The meeting later adjourned for supper. OLD TREES FELLED PLANTED OVER 70 YEARS AGO. Pinus insignus trees that have stood upon the property of Mr Colin Campbell, Clareville, for close upon 70 years, were yesterday felled by la staff of men and afterwards conveyed to Messrs C. E. Daniell’s sawmill at Masterton. One tree in particular stood out for size and it took a long time before the workmen were able to cut it down. From the tree many thousands of feet of timber should be obtained. Considerable interest attaches to these trees. They were originally among a consignment of trees and gorse that were brought over the Rimutaka Hill by coach in 1868, some of the trees going to the late Mr John Smith of “Round Bush” farm, the property which Mr Colin Campbell now occupies. Some of the gorse was ordered by the late Mr Thomas Ray, who was proprietor of the Taratahi Hotel at that time. This particular gorse was planted near the hotel on the southern side almost opposite Mr W. Howard Booth’s homestead. At that time" an apple orchard was planted on the same section, and stood there for very many years until the gorse became a nuisance .and the trees past usefulness. It is said by old identities that the gorse planted there was the first brought into the 'Wairarapa and it was then considered good business. Today gorse is gazetted a noxious weed.