CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 2 October 1939, Page 7

CARTERTON

POPULAR OFFICIAL MR N. P. WILLIAMS FAREWELLED. ("Times-Age” Special.) Having received a well deserved promotion to that of Postmaster at the Eketahuna Post Office, Mr N. J?. Williams, who has been supervisor at the Carterton Post Office for the past 11 years, and relieving Postmaster at Eketahuna for the past month, was farewelled by members of the Carterton office and presented with a beautiful electric kettle and-electric, bed lamp. In making the presentation, Mr Norman Boyne referred to the splendid personal qualities of Mr Williams and said that all of them were sorry to loose the service of such a proficient officer. They were, however, pleased to know that Mr Williams had been promoted and he trusted that this was the first step to still further promotion. He hoped Mr Williams, his wife and family would enjoy themselves in Eketahuna. He asked Mr Williams to accept the gifts from the staff and hoped that they would be a reminder of their pleasant associations at the Carterton office. Messrs V. Matthews, S. Rooney, C. Smith, W. Bird, G. Riggs and C. R. Porter, also spoke well of Mr Williams as supervisor at the Carterton office and all were sorry that he was leaving, but pleased to know he was receiving promotion. Mr Williams returned his thanks to. Mr Boyne and his fellow workers in the Post Office for their presents. He said that during his 11 years at Carterton he had always had the co-oper-ation of all who had been in his charge and he was sorry to be leaving. The singing of “For He's a Jolly Good Fellow” brought a pleasant gathering to a close. After the function at the Post Office was concluded, several members representing the Carterton Bowling Club, took the opportunity on behalf of memberSjOf the club to make a presentation to Mr N. P. Williams, who has for many years been a prominent member of the Carterton Bowling Club.

. Mr Gordon Hughan. in a very happy speech referred to the valuable ser- - vice Mr Williams had rendered as a member of the club. He had quite recently been the club's president, an office which he had filled with, dignity and usefulness. The bowlers were all sorry that Mr Williams was leaving them, but, of course, promotion was the first consideration and they were ; glad indeed to know Mr Williams had , been promoted to the Eketahuna . branch of the Post Office as postmaster. They wished him success in his . new duties and hoped that before long they would have the pleasure of meet- , ing him in a game of bowls. He asked ( Mr Williams to accept on behalf of , members of the Carterton Bowling ; Club a fountain pen and pencil. Messrs C. J. DeLacey, W. C. Robert- ■ son and C. C. Callender also spoke of , the service Mr Williams had always i given the Carterton Bowling Club, and wished him a successful career in his new sphere. Mr Williams thanked the bowlers for their kindness and said that he would always remember the game he had enjoyed with members of the club. OBITUARY MRS HELEN MARY STEVENS. The death took place in Carterton on Saturday last of Mrs Helen Mary Stevens, age 66 years, wife of Mr J. G. Stevens, of Wellington. Both Mr and Mrs Stevens had been staying in Carterton with their daughter and son-in-law, Mr and Mrs J. C. McDonald. Mrs Stevens has not enjoyed robust health for some considerable time, but the end came as a shock. She passed-peace-fully away in her sleep. Deceased was born at Hay Street, Oriental Bay, Wellington, and was a daughter of the late Mr J. D. Cruickshank, of Upper Hutt. She has a brother in Masterton, Mr T. H. Cruickshank. Formerly Mrs Stevens was a very enthusiastic golf player and a keen lady bowler. Much sympathy is felt for her husband and family of three daughters in their sad bereavement. The members of the family are: Mrs W. B. Gaudin. of Dannevirke; Mrs J. C. McDonald, of Wakefin Street, Carterton. and Miss Gwyniffer Stevens, of Wellington. There are seven grandchildren. The body was taken to Wellington yesterday afternoon and the interment took place at Karori today. GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS LADIES’ FINAL. The best cards handed in by members of tht Carterton Golf Club on Saturday in a four-ball bogey competition were as follow: —Smith and J. Lawrence, 9 up; Harrington and Lane, 5 up: Dudson and Barr, 4 up: Booth and Tankersley. 3 up; Roydhouse and Harry. 2 up: Fisher and Beaven, 1 down. In a game for the Hill and Hughes badges, Smith and Whitburn beat the holders. Keddie and Gustofson, 2 up. At the Taratahi links on Saturday the final for the ladies’ senior championship was won by Miss Welch at the 19th' green. EXCELLENT CONCERT IN AID OF BABY CARNIVAL. There was a large attendance in the Masonic Hall on Saturday when a concert programme (contributed to by members of the Carterton Savage Club) was given in aid of all babies in the carnival being run by the W.D.F.U. The drawing of the art union was also held under the supervision of the police. This created a considerable amount of interest and the first prize, alluvial gold to the value of £lO. was won by Mr E] Har-

land (Carterton) who held the winning ticket No. 298. The second prize of £5 went to J. Taplin, Plimmerton. who held ticket No. 1603. The concert programme which was an excellent one was greatly enjoyed by all and numerous recalls were demanded. Miss C. Berrill’s pupils opened the proceedings with a splendid chorus, “How Would You Like to be a Baby Girl.” Other items were: Recitation, Miss Beatrice Newbould, “One Legged Stool” and as an encore gave “Little Helper”; song, Joan Candy, “Daddy’s Sweetheart,” encore. “Fables”; recitation, Beverley Goodin, “Elizabeth in London,” encore, “Betty at the Party”; song, E. Vile. “Silver Ferns,” encore “Pussy Willow.” The final chorus was a repetition of the opening chorus. These items, which showed patient tuition on the part of Miss Berrill, were warmly applauded. Pianoforte solo, Patty Rooney; recitation, “A Spying Dishwasher,” encore. “I’ve Got a Pain in My Sawdust,” Norma Tinsley; song, “Little Drummerboy” and “Wooden Hill to Bedfordshire” as an encore by Joyce Patterson; clog dance, Norma Tinsley; sketch by members of 'Parkvale Women’s Institute, the characters being taken by Mrs W. Hammond, Miss Rose, Miss J. Warrington, Miss L. Rayner and Miss E. Brassell, the title of the sketch being “Zoological”; song. “ Bridle Hanging on Wall,” lan Martin; violin solo, Mr Gordon Udy, “Liebessrub” and as an encore. “Ave Maria”; song, Mr L. Renall, “Little Black Brone” and "Rocking Alone” (he played his own accompaniments on a banjo); pianoforte solo, Miss Irwin. The second part of the programme was given by members of the Carterton Savage Club and every item was greatly enjoyed, i The items were: Vocal solo, Savage D. Irwin, "Bandolero” and "Youth” as an encore; recitation, Savage S. Rooney, "The Man From Iron Bark” and "Things Worth While”; vocal duet. Savages Harris and Darke, "The Battle Eve" and “Watchman What of the Night”; sketch, entitled “Colour Blind," given by Savages D. Taylor, A. R. Tankersley and F. Hill; pianoforte solo, Savage Darke, who delighted his audience and had to respond to an encore; vocal quartette by Savages Darke, Irwin and Lette, accompanied by Savage Irwin. The singing of the National Anthem brought a very fine evening's entertainment to a close. Mrs E. W. Allen, president of the W.D.F.U., thanked those present for their attendance and the performers for the splendid programme that had been arranged. Supper was afterwards provided by the ladies' committee for the performers, who appreciated the kindness shown.

Saturday night's concert programme should materially assist the funds for the ladies' rest room which is to be built in Carter ton. Personal. Mr Geo A. Vincent, of the Marquis of Normanby Hotel, Carterton, left this morning for Napier and on arrival there will board the airways plane for Gisborne. Along with Mrs Vincent, who has been visiting her daughter. Mrs Fenwick, he will return to Carterton at the weekend. Vital Statistics. The following are the vital statistics for Carterton for September:— Births 9. deaths 1. marriages 6. The figures for the past three months are: Births 24. deaths 11. marriages 12. Chimney on Fire.

The Carterton Fire Brigade answered a call on the fire siren yesterday afternoon at 1.30 o'clock, the cause being a blazing chimney in the residence of Mr H. O. Bond. Pembroke Street. The fire was extinguished with the brigade’s bucket purnps.

Fine for Drunkenness. J. Kerins, a second offender, who was arrested on a charge of drunkenness on Saturday, was before Mr W. C. M. Sorensen. J.P.. this morning and was lined 10s.