CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 30 August 1939, Page 7

CARTERTON

MINIATURE RIFLES WEEKLY COMPETITIONS. ("Times-Age” Special.) The weekly competitions of the Carterton Miniature Rifles Club was held last evening when the following scores (with handicaps added) were recorded: —

Club Aggregate and Press Cup: H. Torrey, 100; R. Taucher, 100; George Sewell, 99; A. J. King, 99; C. J. DeLacey, 99; E. Jones, 99; G. Goodin, 99; L. Tunnicliffe, 99; S. Dwane, 99; R. Ordish, 99; N. Nielsen, 99; A. Ordish, 98; J. Duffy, 98; L. DeLacey, 98; R. Hawker, 98; W. Press, 98; L. Fitzgerald, 97; D. Gayfer, 95; L. Chew, 94; R. Meyrick, 87. Ladies’ Aggregate and Gladful Cup: Miss Fisher, 99; Mrs DeLacey, 99; Miss Hamer. 99; Miss Lorenzen. 97; Miss A. McPhee, 97; Miss Freer. 95. Seven Shot Competition: R. Hawker, 70; R. Ordish, 70; Geo. Sewell, 70; W. Press, 09; J. King, 68; L. Chew, 67; G. Goodin, 67; A. Ordish, 67; L. Tunnicliffe, 67; C. J. DeLacey. 66; E. Jones, 66; L. A. DeLacey, 66; S. Dwane, 66; L. Fitzgerald, 65; Miss J. Lorenzen, 65; Miss H. Hamer,, 64; Miss Freer. 63; Mrs DeLacey, 63. The weekly badges were won by H. Torrey. N. Nielsen and Miss Fisher. There is every possibility of Carterton firing a match with a Harbour Board team at Wellington before the close of the season. SCOUT CONCERT SUCCESFUL ENTERTAINMENT. The King’s Theatre, Carterton, was packed last evening when the Carterton Scouts gave a very enjoyable and successful entertainment. The audience showed their appreciation of the various items by hearty applause and numerous encores were demanded. The local corps at the present time is a very live body and great credit is due to the ladies and men who are taking a keen interest in the movement. Last night’s response to the first concert is indeed encouraging to their combined efforts on behalf of the boys. The takings last evening will, when all ticket retuins are sent in show a substantial financial result. . At six o’clock a large gathering of Cubs and Scouts sat down to a sumptuous birthday tea which was provided by the parents and the committee. A birthday cake, made and presented by Mrs Udy, adorned the table, and at a suitable interval the youngest Cub cut a slice which was lifted out by the oldest Scout, with due ceremony, with the lights dimmed showing the closing of the year’s activities and the breaking into the light of the new year when the lights were again turned on. The tea was a very enjoyable one and the youngsters are looking forward with pleasurable anticipation to the next birthday tea. The following was the programme:— "National Anthem;” Grand Howl by the Cubs, who were in charge of Miss McTaggart, District Cubmaster from Featherston; haka, Scouts; District Scoutmaster Halpin then gave a short resume on what scouting meant. The Scoutmaster was listened to with interest and was applauded for his remarks; chorus, "Be a Good Scout, by Cubs and Scouts; recitation, Cubs Hercock and Callender; song, Miss Upritchard; recitation, Scout Mellish; Mr J. Lynch, an Aussie Rover, was applauded for giving reminiscences of the Scout movement; song, Scout Matthews; recitation, Cub Steffert; football song nine Cubs; first-aid display, District Scoutmaster Halpin; dialogue, “Percy Perkins and Bertie Boys, Scouts White and Callender; song, Sergeant O’Keefe; pianoforte solo. Mr Darke - sketch, "The Caretaker, Mr Baynes; song, Miss Patterson; recitation, "Rubenstene,” Mr S. Rooney, song, Scout L. Martin; Mr L. <G T. Adams, an old scout of the early Carterton - Scout Corps, gave some interesting remarks on scouting which were warmly applauded; a very enjoyable Scout playette rendered by the Scouts, who had been coached by Mrs V. L. Robinson, was well received and showed splendid tuition; song. Scouts Huindell and Faulkner: game, “Play Ball, Scouts; song. Troop-Leader Walsh, sketch, ‘Mix and Muddle,” Mr Bayne, chorus. "Now is the Hour,” Cubs and Scouts. A pleasant finale to the gathering was the presentation of a fountain pen to the Scoutmaster. Randall O Keefe, for the excellent service rendered to the troop as Scoutmaster. The presentation was made by Secretary Walsh on behalf of the Scout Committee. Mr O'Keefe suitably returned thanks. The chairman of the committee, Mi Morice, thanked the people for their attendance at the concert, and thus making it the success it had been. He ‘hanked all helpers and especially the ladies. (Applause). The singing of the National Anthem brought an enjoyable entertainment to a close. An apology was tendered during the evening for the unavoidable absence ol the District Commissioner. Mr N. C. C. Shepherd, who was absent at Palmerston North. CLAREVILLE LAMBS FIRST OF SEASON. The “Times-Age” representative was this morning shown three lambs in the cool chamber of Mr W. Vaughan, butcher. Carterton. These lambs were from the farm of Mr Colin Campbell, of Clareville. They are the first of the season and probably the earliest in the Wellington district. They are crossbred and are remarkably well grown for this time of the year. They compare more than favourably with lambs killed at Christmas time. They are in splendid condition and the three averaged 261bs. in weight. The lambs were purchased by Mr Vaughan and were slaughtered at his yards, Carterton, yesterday. They are not for local consumption. but will grace the table al a dinner to be held elsewhere. Mi-

Campbell is to be complimented for having the honour of providing such splendid lambs so early in the year. Personal. Mr and Mrs Clifton, of Feilding. arc staying with Mr and Mrs A. Patterson. Pembroke Street, on holiday. White Butterfly. As the result of the very warm day yesterday several white butterflies were to be seen in and around Carterton. The cold weather conditions during July and early August does not seen to have killed the pest. Funeral of Mrs Partridge. The funeral of the late Mrs Any Partridge took place yesterday afternoon at the Clareville Cemetery. Before the cortege moved oil from the Salvation Army Hall a short service was conducted by Captain Harewood, who also conducted the service at the graveside. The pall-bearers were Messrs G. Clark, E. Hatchard. R. Stark, W. Ballinger, F. Hull and W Foster.