FEATHERSTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 11 September 1939, Page 7

FEATHERSTON

WOMEN’S DIVISION MONTHLY MEETING. (“Times-Age” Special.) The monthly meeting of the, Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union was held in the Parish Hall, Mrs Wakely presiding. There were also present Mesdames, J. W. Holland, Lowell, S. Burt, Thompson, Wendon, Bergh, and Rea. Apologies for absence were received from Mesdames G. Yule, Aitkin, Carter, J. Davis and Sadler. The competitions resulted as follow: Bulbs, Mrs Charles 1 and 2, Mrs Rea 3. Shrubs, Mrs Rea 1, Mrs Charles 2, Mrs Rea 3. Cut bloom, Mrs Charles 1, Mrs Rea 2 and 3. HOCKEY CLUB LARGE ATTENDANCE AT DANCE. There was a very large attendance at' the Hockey Club’s weekly dance held in the Anzac Room on Saturday night. I Miss Grace Fraser supplied the music, extras being played by Mrs Hi mino and Mr Staples. Mr Chas Buck was M.C. The lucky spot waltz was won by Mr McNamarra and Miss P. Nix. s During the evening Mr Arthur Reid spoke of the social work done by Mr and Mrs Chas Buck and by Mr and Mrs Staples, the latter having coached the club for the past season. Miss Paddy Nix, captain of the club, made presentations to each in appreciation of their work in the interests of the club. FIRE IN HEDGE LITTLE DAMAGE DONE. On Saturday night at about 6.30 o’clock the local Fire Brigade received a call to a fire which had broken out in a macrocarpa hedge adjoining the cordial factory. With the aid of a band of willing helpers the fire was extinguished before much damage was done. GOLF CLUB COMPETITION WINNERS. The final round for the stableford competition was held on Saturday afternoon, the best cards being: W. Fountain 26-5-31; D. Howells 20-11-31; J. Wilson 24-5-29; J. McCallum 19-10-29; W. Rowles 25-2-27. The following are the results of competitions held during the season: — Senior championship: W. Fountain; runner-up, J. Wilson. Junior championship: D. Howells; runner-up, D. Carlyon. Shield: W. Jeffrey. Medal: D. Carlyon. Stableford: J. McCallum. Fourball: W. Jeffrey and J. McCallum. RED CROSS SOCIETY SEWING BEE FOR SOLDIERS. .

On Wednesday afternoon the committee of the Red Cross Society (Featherston branch) will commence a sewing bee for soldiers. These meetings will be held in the Odd Fellows' Hall each week at 2.30 o’clock. Everything will be provided with exception of knitting "needles which all interested are asked to bring with them. RACING CLUB MEETING OF STEWARDS. At the monthly meeting of the stewards of the Wairarapa Racing Club there were present Messrs J. W. Card, D. H. S. Riddiford, T. Benton. R. N. Barton, E. D. Martin, Percy Tilson, R. A. Donald, H. Lawson, J. G. Donald, C. J. Nix, J. F. Thompson and the secretary, N. C. C. Shepherd. Apologies for absence were received from Messrs A. C. Pearce, D. Cameron, and Roy Donald. Mr J. W. Card was re-elected chairman of stewards. The chairman welcomed Mr Percy Tilson, who had been elected a steward at the recent annual meeting. Mr Tilson thanked the chairman for his kind remarks.

Two resignations were accepted. The Featherston County Council wrote advising that considerable trouble had been caused through stock wandering on the Tauherenikau river bed and getting on the highway through the racecourse gates, and asking that the gates be kept shut. It was pointed out that shutting the gates wqpld not have the desired effect as cattle did not come &fl' the racecourse property, but were getting on the high ■ way from the north side of the bridge. It was decided to suggest to the Conn ■ cil that a gate be placed in the locality. The New Zealand Racing Conference wrote advising that the levy for the current year was £143 3s 2d. An application for a trainer’s license from L. A. Crawford, Featherston, was recommended. Plans and specifications were received from the architect for the suggested improvements at the course to provide accommodation for 600 persons. Tn view of the present situation it was resolved that the idea be abandoned for the present. Personal. Miss Barnard, Temuka, is a visitor to Featherston and is the guest of Mrs A. S. Kilsby for a few days.