CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 13 October 1939, Page 7

CARTERTON

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE MEETING AT PARKVALE. ("Times-Age” Special.) The monthly meeting of the Parkvale Women’s Institute was held in the •Parkvale Hall on Wednesday, Mrs N. Peacock presiding. The meeting was opened with the Ode to Friendship, the aspiration and the prayer for peace. Apologies for absence were received from Mesdames C. V. Downes and M. McKinnon. The treasurer reported a credit balance of £lB, as the result of the concert held recently, which was favourably commenced upon by members present. Arrangements were made to hold a Christmas tree party in the Parkvale Hall for children at the beginning of December. A letter was received from the Matron of the Salvation Army Home, Wellington, thanking members of the institute for the gift of baby singlets sent to the Home. A book entitled “Pioneer Tales,” compiled by institute members throughout New Zealand, was exhibited and a number of orders were taken, This book is being published to celebrate the Centenary of New Zealand. A competition, arranged by Mrs F. W. George, was won by Miss E. Brassel. A very interesting address on Red Cress Work was delivered by Dr. R. N. Campbell, at the conclusion of which he was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks. As a result of the address a number of members of the institute were enrolled as members of the Red Cross Society. Competitions for the month, judged by Mrs R. N. Campbell, were, won as under: — Seniors: Best knitted toy, Mrs BRenall, 1; Mrs W. Adlam, 2; Mrs J. Rayner, 3. Best flower, Mrs L. Rayner, 1; Mrs J. Rayner, 2; Mrs R. Williams, 3. Juniors: Madiera cake, Miss F. Rayner, 1; Miss J. Warrington, 2; Miss L. Rayner, 3. Best flower, Miss H. McKinnon, 1; Miss W. Rose, 2; Miss-F. Rayner, 3. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames E. Rose and E. Nolan and Miss L. Rayner. The singing of the National Anthem concluded a very pleasant gathering. CARTERTON SHOW GOOD RESPONSE IN ENTRIES. A very good response has been received in entries in all classes for the Wairarapa and East Coast P. and A. Society’s Centennial Show. Entries are coming in very freely and it is anticipated that the total will be equal to previous years. Many applications have been received from side show proprietors. Following its very progressive policy the executive of the Wairarapa P. and A. Society is making further additions to its already extensive appointments. A very necessary stand is being erected for the exhibition of beef breeds of cattle. TENNIS ACTIVITIES CARRINGTON PARK CLUB. The annual meeting of the Carrington Park Tennis Club was held in the Borough Council Chambers last night and was presided over by the president (Mr W. Vaughan). The report and balance sheet was read and adopted showing a credit balance of £29 9s lOd over the year’s working. This was considered very satisfactory as, besides this credit balance, the club had acquired equipment valued at about £7O in the seven years it had been in operation. It is hoped that during the current season the Borough Council would be able to help the club in building a new tennis pavilion. In moving the adoption of the report and balance sheet, Mi' Vaughan complimented Mr Clarke on the balance sheet and congratulated the club on the very satisfactory financial position. Although the club had not been very successful in the association’s competitions some very enjoyable matches had been played. It was to be regretted that more enthusiasm had not been shown in the club competitions and the last committee recommended that competitions be started earlier in the seasons. The membership premised to be very much larger than in the last few seasons, as several older and more experienced players were joining. As a result it was hoped to make a much better showing in matches and to have a better standard of play generally. The election of officers resulted as follow:—Patron, Mr D. L. Taverner; president. Mr W. Vaughan; secretary and treasurer, Mr C. Clarke; assistant secretary, Mr A. R. Tankersley;' committee, Mesdames C. Cook, Geo. Steffert, M. J. Parker, Messrs R. Hawker, Fitzgerald and M. J. Parker, with power to add. Votes of thanks were passed to the ladies of the club who had so ably attended to afternoon tea during the season, to those who provided transport, to the green committee, to the groundsman who had kept the lawns in such good condition and to the Borough Council for assistance rendered the club during the season. It was decided that subscriptions should be the same as last year, and that the official opening day be on Saturday. October 28. The courts will be open for play weather permitting at Labour weekend. Church Services. Church of England service will be held at Longbush on Sunday at 2.30 p.m. The Rev. W. F. Stent will officiate.

Blind Institute Concert. The Tivoli Theatre, Carterton, in spite of the cold, wet night, was comfortably filled last evening when members of the Blind Institute gave a concert. The programme was of a very high standard and many of the items were encored.

Personal. Mrs A. W. Petherick, of Wellington is a visitor to Carterton.