CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 6 July 1939, Page 9

CARTERTON

MINIATURE RIFLES WIN FOR FEATHERSTON. (“Times-Age" Special.) An inter-club miniature rifle match fired on the Carterton range last even ■ ing between Carterton and Featherston was won by the visitors by 9 points. The visitors were afterwards entertained at supper and congratulations extended to them upon their double win. Following are the scores: — Featherston: Miss P. Nix 100, K. McKenzie 100, J. Johnson, I. Feast 99, E. McKenzie, A. Hodder, ,Miss J. Brash 97, J. Burt 96, A. Cook, J. Viles 93, total 971. Carterton: E. Jones, R. Taucher, Miss Fisher, R. Porter, S. Dwane 98. L. A. DeLacey 96, N. F. Neal 95, Geo Sewell, J. King 94, H. Torrey 93, total 962. Featherston B: A. Reed, A. McKenzie 97. M. McKenzie 96, A. McLeod 95, J. Buck 93, total 478. Carterton B: D. Gayfer 96, J. Duffy, G. Goodin 94, Miss J. Lorenzen 92, Miss McPhee 89, total 465. OBITUARY MRS FLORA BOND. After an illness extending over a lengthy period, there passed away at the Masterton Public Hospital, Mrs Flora Bond, of Victoria Street. Carterton, wife of Mr Wm J. Bond, at the age of 72 years. The late Mrs Bond was the second daughter of the late Benjamin and Flora Sewell, very old pioneer settlers of Carterton and Belvedere districts and was born in the Hutt Valley. When 8 years of age she left with 'her parents to take up residence in Carterton. She was a pupil at the Clareville School, where she received most of her education. For many years the late Mrs Bond’s parents resided in the old cottage post office, upon the site where Mr E. J. Matson’s residence now stands. Mrs Bond’s parents later took up land in the Hinau Gully district, Belvedere, where they hewed out a home in the dense bush, splitting shingles from white pine trees near the homestead to roof the cottage. The old homestead still stands and is occupied by one of the sons. For years the late Mrs Bond tramped over two miles through heavy bush with her brothers and sisters to attend Belvedere School and for a long time was a pupil teacher at this school during.the headmastership of Mr Frazer. Of a kindly nature she was highly respected by a large circle of friends and relatives. She leaves a grown-up family of two daughters and one son, one son having died some time since. The daughters are Mrs Murray Corlet, of Tokomaru, and Mrs E. James, Carterton, and the son is Mr Clifford John Bond. She is also survived by six brothers and two sisters (one brother and a sis ■ ter having predeceased her) as follows: Messrs Colin (Carterton), Frederick (New Plymouth), John (Belvedere), Bertram (Cambridge), Ernest (Dannevirke) and Frank Bond (Carterton), and Mesdames Lundon (Palmerston North) and W. Waterson (New Plymouth). Mrs Bond leaves 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren to mourn their loss. The funeral took place this afternoon. the remains being interred at the Clareville Cemetery. SCHOOL COMMITTEE. PICTURE PROJECTOR WANTED. The chairman, Mr H. J. McKenzie, presided at the monthly meeting of the committee of the Carterton District High School, and others present were Messrs F. Finn (treasurer), W. Knowles (secretary), W. King, C. Clarke, C. Stevens, C. K. Goodin. Mr H. T. Leete. acting-headmaster for the past few weeks also attended, accompanied by the new headmaster, Mr W. Martin, of Wellington, who took up his duties this week. Mr McKenzie extended a hearty welcome to Mr Martin, and expressed the hope that his stay in Carterton would be pleasant and profitable. A letter was received from the Wellington Education Board asking if it was the intention of the committee to instal a picture projector during the next two years. Mr Martin was in a position to give a considerable amount of information on the subject, as he has had practical experience in the use of the instrument and has also worked in the manufacture of the films. He was greatly in favour of the idea, which has immense instructional value. The machine is very reasonably priced and the films are very low in price. MiMartin stated that most value was derived during science lessons and kindred subjects, and mentioned that at present in lessons on the manufacture of silk, films are available showing the whole of the work from the silkworm to the finished article. It was quite possible to have a selection of 2000 films in two years’ time. It was decided to advise the board that the committee would instal the system. The primary roll at present stands at 377, while 49 pupils attend the secondary department. It was reported that the Main Highways engineer had stated that he wa? unable to repair the asphalt at the brick school, and it was decided to have the work completed by day lab our. Mr R. Priest donated a number of border plants for planting at the school and a hearty vote of thanks was passed to him for the generous offer.

GOLF CARTERTON v MARTINBOROUGH. The Carterton Goll' Club will be presented as under in a match with Martinborough on Saturday next: — A team at Carterton: H. Dudson, G. S. George. B. Booth. R. Fisher, J. Steel. C. K. Goodue, T. T. Hughes, R. Lawrence. B team al Martinborough: B. Whitburn. C. Clark, D. L. Taverner, Geo.

Hart, R. Roydhouse, L. H. Smart, G. Brown, G. Riggs. The remaining members of the club will play a medal round on the Taratahi links and will arrange their own partners. LADIES’ GAMES. On Saturday an L.G.U. and club medal round will bo played on the links at the Taratahi racecourse. The draw is as follows: — No. 11 tee: Mrs Booth and Mrs Moroney, Mrs Orr and Miss Berrill, Mrs Callender and Miss Welch, Miss Campbell and Mrs Harrington. Miss Smart and Miss P. Renall, Miss N. Renall and Mrs Colson, Mrs Ross and Miss Knutson. No. 9 tee: Miss Anderson and Mrs Riggs, Mrs Murray and Miss Lamb, Miss Armstrong and Mrs M. Campbell, Mrs Brown and Mrs Robinson, Mrs Forbes and Mrs Goodin. No. — tee: Miss Peters and Mrs R. N. Campbell, Miss I. Corlett and Miss Orr, Miss Hamer and Mrs Gustofson, Miss Freer and Miss Stevens, Miss V. Corlett and Miss Lane, Miss M. Lawrence, Miss J. Smith and Miss Crawley. Afternoon tea will be in charge of Miss Steyens and Miss Knutson. FIRE BRIGADE ANNUAL MEETING HELD LAST NIGHT. The annual meeting of the Carterton Volunteer Fire Brigade was held in the Fire Station last evening. Superintendent R. P. Wakelin presiding over a full muster of firemen. The report and balance sheet were adopted. The balance sheet showed a credit balance over the year’s working. The election of officers resulted as follow: Superintendent, Mr ■R. P. Wakelin; deputy-superintendent, Mr J. C. Churchouse; foreman, Mr A. Clark; secretary-treasurer, Mr J. A. Finn; station officer, Mr R. Jackson; motprman, Mr H. M. Catt; brigade’s hon surgeon, Dr R. N. Campbell; executive officers, Firemen R. F. Taucher, L. Clark. J. Harp. During the evening a large lifelike photograph of the late secretary, Mr Melville Francis King, placed in the station to his memory, was unveiled. ’ In performing the unveiling ceremony the superintendent paid a warm tribute to the services rendered to the brigade by their late comrade from the years 1920 to 1938, during which time he had capably filled every office, from fireman to deputy superintendent, and was the oldest member of the brigade in years of service. When the Union Jack was removed from the photograph by the superintendent, members stood in silence as a mark of respect.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE LEAGUE OF MOTHERS CHOIR ENTERTAIN. A much appreciated programme was contributed by the Carterton League of Mothers’ Choir at the monthly meeting of the Matarawa-Dalefield Women’s Institute, held in the Matarawa Hall yesterday afternoon. The visitors were warmly welcomed by the president, Mrs Ross Gallon, and the secretary, Mrs R. R. Callister. The weather was decidedly unpleasant out of doors and the visitors very much appreciated the cosy atmosphere of the hall. The programme rendered by the choir members was as follows: Glees by choir; solos, Mrs Len Knutson; quartette, “Early One Morning”; solos. Mrs V. L. Robinson; octette, “Waler Lilies”; duet, Mesdames Knutson and Robinson; glees, choir. Afternoon tea was provided by the institute hostess. The president, Mrs R. Gallon, thanked the choir for providing the programme and presented Mrs Irwin (pianist) and Mrs Gibb Johnston (conductor) each with a pretty shoulder spray. On behalf of the choir Mrs Johnston thanked the audience for its appreciative applause, and expressed the pleasure all had derived from the visit. Mrs Johnston's remarks were heartily endorsed by Mrs H. Knutson.

Persona!. Mrs G. Potter. Wyndham Street, accompanied by her mother. Mrs W. Aitken, will sail for Sydney on Thursday. They intend to spend six weeks touring and will visit Melbourne and the Bli > Mountains. Football Photographs. A large array of football photographs is being shown in the window of the Wairarapa Power Board. The photographs are creating a lot of interest. They range from the year 1889 to the present day. Boy Scouts. The weekly card evening in connection with the Bov Scout movement in Carterton was hold in St Mary's Hall last evening, when there was a large attendance. The prizes were won by —Ladies, Mrs O’Halloran 1, Mrs Daysh 2: men Mr Edwards 1 and Mrs Patterson mid Mr W. Haste, equal, 2. The points prize was won by Mrs Challis. The annual meeting of the Carterton troop of v..e Boy Scouts, which was to have been field last Monday evening had to be postponed owing to the roughness of the weather. Publication Ceases. The "Central Hawke's Bay Review” which lias been successfully owned and edited by Mr A. C. Holms, Waipukurau, during the past. 21 years has ceased publication.