CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 27 June 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 . was' presided over by P.G. Bro C. E. . White, N.G. Sick pay to the amount of £l3 10s was ordered to be paid, and other accounts amounting to £7l 12s 5d were passed for payment. One member resident dt Rotorua declared on the sick fund. It was reported that Mr J. A. Wallace,. County Overseer was at present an inmate of Croydon Hospital. Carterton. A member resident in Hawera wrote apply.ng for the maternity benefit. The secretary was instructed to forward the necessary forms to the member including the additional statutory declaration in the matter of the National Provident Fund Act, 1926, and the Social Security Act, 1938. Reports were submitted concerning visitations to Loyal Sister Wallis Lodge Masterton and to Loyal Eketahuna Lodge. R.S.A. BALL A BRILLIANT SUCCESS. The annual ball of the Carterton branch of the Returned Soldiers Association was held in the King’s Theatre, last evening, and was a brilliant success. Early in the evening visitors began to arrive from all parts of the district, and before 9 o’clock the dancing space on the floor was filled to capacity, showing the popularity of this gathering. It is a ball that is always eagerly looked forward to by the R.S.A. men/who foregather to renew old acquaintances, and in many instances revive old memories of the war. The hall was like a fairyland with many coloured electric bulbs intermingled with miniature flags and other decorations. Together with the beautiful dresses worn by the ladies, the whole made a gay scene. The lounge which was situated under the balcony was well patronised by many who preferred to sit out rather than dance the whole programme. The floor had been specially prepared and the M’s.C., Messrs H. Bain, H. J. Rathbone, Les Fairbrother and F. Taplin, Mrs V. J. Ashton and Miss J. Lorenzen kept a well selected dance programme going merrily. The music was played by Tom Udy’s dance band of eight instruments. The supper which was presided over by a strong ladies’ committee. Prior to the ball opening the Wairarapa Pipe Band enlivened proceedings by playing spirited music from the town to the dance hall, and upon arrival they continued their playing inside the hall for a time to the delight of all present. Much appreciated extras were played by the Pipe Band, Miss Mary Herrick and Mr Tom Udy. The 1939 R.S.A. Ball can undoubtedly be classed the best yet held and the funds of the Carterton branch should be very considerably augmented by it. The duties of secretary to the ball were carried out by Mr Gibb Johnston, and he was ably supported by a hard working committee of ‘‘Diggers.’! . BADMINTON MATCH A CLOSE FINISH. A keen, friendly spirit of competition marked the visit of St Matthew’s Badminton Club to play the Carterton Club in the State Theatre last night. The games were all closely contested and were thoroughly enjoyed. A much appreciated supper ,was served by the ladies’ committee of the Carterton Club. A return visit to the St Matthew’s Club will probably take, place in the near future. Details of the games played are as follow:—(Carterton players mentioned first in each instance):— Men’s doubles: —Jack Dwane and M. Worsfold beat C. J. Carle and Ray Doggett, 15/10, 12/15, 15/10; R. Peters and Reynolds beat W. Harrington and N. Calmeron, 15/13, 14/15, 15/8. Women’s doubles:—Misses B. Peters and B. Anker lost to N. Richards and N. Yates, 1021; Misses A. Goodall and A. Barber lost to J. Hatch and M. Johnston, 13/21. Combined doubles: —J. Dwane and Miss Betty Anker lost to C. J. Carle and Miss N. Richards, 18/2Jj M. Worsfold and Miss B. Peters beat R. Doggett and Miss N. Yates, 21/8; Reynolds and Miss Goodall beat W. Harrington and Miss J. Hatch, 21/19; R. Peters and Miss Barber lost to N. Cameron and Miss M. Johnston, 9/21. Grand total: —St Matthews 4 matches. 6 sets, 182 points, Carterton 4 matches. (! sets, 178 points. BOXING SUCCESS OF CARTERTON BOYS. At the Featherston boxing tourney hold in the Town Hall.last evening two Carterton boys met with success in their bouts. Norman Kennedy defeated Strickland (Wellington) for Mr Geo A. Vincent’s Cup and Doug. Alexander in a bout with Turner (Wei- 1 liugton) won Mr G. Yule’s Cup. There is every likelihood of a box- ' ing tournament being held in the King’s Theatre. Carterton. when members of the Wellington Chib will be matched against members of the Wairarapa Club. The result of last night’s event will give a fillip to boxing in Carterton, j