CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 15 September 1939, Page 7

CARTERTON

MINIATURE RIFLES SEASON DRAWING TO CLOSE. ("Times-Age” Special.) Matches fired under the' jurisdiction of the Wairarapa Miniature Rifle Association have now been completed with the exception of the Pragnell Shield which can still be challenged > for up till the end of the present month. i The inter-club A grade shield has been won by the Masterton Club, who also were successful in winning the B grade shield. At the present they are the holders of the Pragnell Shield and if no further challenges are made, each club being allowed to challenge twice, with 14 days between each challenge, then Masterton must also retain this shield. The Association Cup this year resulted in a tie between B. Williams, of the Featherston Club, and D. J. Flynn, of Martinborough. Flynn had an unfortunate accident to his shoulder and has been unable to shoot since until last week, when he did so under adverse circumstances, having to fire left handed. Williams considered that this was not fair to Flynn shooting under these conditions, and it was decided that both names appear on the cup for 1939, with a score of 794 out of a possible 800. PREPARING FOR 1940 SEASON. Miniature rifle clubs throughout New Zealand who have during the jjast six weeks or more been obliged to use whatever .22 calibre ammunition was available, in many instances to their disadvantage, have received circulars from various dealers drawing attention to the fact that Customs’ Authorities will allow, subject to the advisability of sterling funds, cartridges of British manufacture to be imported into New Zealand by regular importers. The condition attached to this is that an import licence will only be granted backed by letters from Miniature Rifle Clubs, stating what quantity they will require. This should be of sufficient importance to Miniature Rifle Clubs to give every encouragement to agents in this matter. Wairarapa clubs have already sent forward their assurances. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE MATARAWA-DALEFIELD MEETING The president, Mrs Ross Gallon, pre-, sided over a fair attendance of members of the Matarawa-Dalefield Women’s Institute at the monthly meeting held recently. , Proceedings opened with “God De--4 fend New Zealand,” and Aspiration, and the Prayer for Peace. A full discussion took place on opportunities for service in the crisis that has aristji through New Zealand being at war with Germany. No definite arrangements were made, but it was unanimously decided that members should do all in their cower to assist In any way possible. Mrs Ross Gallon'gave a very interesting and instructive address on brass and pewter work. She exhibited a fine collection of articles which she had manufactured, and these created very complimentary comments. She ' was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. A competition was won by Mrs F. O'Keefe, who also won the competition for the most articles in a match box. Mrs O’Keefe’s box contained 253 separate articles, ranging from a dead flea to a tin tack. The monthly ' competitions resulted as follows:—Pikelets: Mrs J. Barnett, 1; Mrs E. G. Knowles, 2; Mrs I. McLaren, 3. Best posy: Mrs F. O'Keefe, 1; Mrs S. McCarty, 2; Mrs L. Rogers, 3. The exhibits were judged by Mrs Palmer, a visitor from Wellington. The meeting, after afternoon tea had been served, closed with the singing of the National Anthem. CARTERTON MEETING. ■ The monthly meeting of the Carterten Women’s Institute was held in the Masonic Hall Carterton yesterday afternoon, when Mrs H. Knutson presided over a large number of members. The meeting opened with the Ode to Friendship followed by the Aspiration and the Prayer for Peace. Correspondent was read from' the Dominion President and .from the Dominion Organiser relative to the need for the Institute movement to be ready for service to the country if, and when, called upon. A special sub-committee was set up to supply details required by the Dominion Federation in regard .A— to accommodation available in the country for city dwellers if necessary, and all matters incidental thereto. Further arrangements in regard to the visit of the Band from the New Zealand Institute for the Blind were made and hospitality was arranged for the bandsmen during their stay in Carterton. The date of the concert has been announced as October 12. It. was decided that members subscribe individually t’o the Makogai Leper Fund. After discussion, it was resolved that a “Bring-and-Buy” stall be held at the October meeting, the proceeds of which are to form a nucleus of a War Comforts Fund. Owing to the date of the Wairarapa Federations' half-yearly council meeting being the usual meeting day, it was decided that the October meeting be held on the day preceding, viz., October 11. The results of the competitions are as follow: — Sausage Rolls. Mrs A. Knutson 1. Mrs M. King 2. Mrs G. R. Grimmer 3. .Tarn tarts, Mrs J. L. Harris 1, Mrs A. Knutson 2, Mrs G. R. Grimmer 3. ■'Something new from something old,” Mrs A. T. Hawke 1. Mrs E. T. Beaven 2. Mrs A. C. Knutson 3. Mrs R. Tankersley judged the competitions and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks and presented with a shoulder spray. The Drama Circle presented a play entitled. “The Imposter,” and the principal performer, Mrs F. Peters, was presented with a shoulder spray. The President expressed to the Drama Cir-

cle the appreciation of the members for the excellent entertainment provided. The meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem. ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH CALL ACCEPTED. The Rev W. J. Couling, of Geraldine, has accepted the call recently extended to him by St Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Carterton. It is expected that Mr Couling will arrive in Carterton the first week of October. Personal. Mr C. L. Gosling, of Wellington, will be a visitor to Carterton this weekend when he will preach at the Presbyter- 1 ian Church at both services and at Gladstone in the afternoon. Hockey Team. The following is the Carterton hockey team to play Kiwi at Carterton: — A. Ward, I. Mackie, A. Harp. D. Irwin, M. Worsfold, A. Sewell, V. Sayer, A. Fisher, D. Jackson, S. Fisher and J. Steel. ,