CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 13 November 1939, Page 7

CARTERTON

TAYLOR MEMORIAL UNVEILING CEREMONY. (“Times-Age” Special.) St Mark's Church was filled last * evening to witness the unveiling of a shrine to the memory of the late Rev Thos Feilden Taylor. Some forty returned soldiers, headed by the Wairarapa Pipe Band, marched from the Memorial Square to St Mark's Anglican Church. Prior to the procession moving oft', the president of the U.S.A., Mr A. T. Murray, referred in sympathetic terms of the death of Mrs D. G. Johnston, mother of Mr Gibb Johnston, secretary of the Association, and as a mark of respect asked all to stand'with bowed heads for a brief space as a mark of respect to the deceased. Onarrival at the Church the returned soldiers were ushered to seats on the southern side of the aisle. Before commencing the service of . the evening the Vicar, the Rev W. F. Stent, said he was sorry to have to announce that the Vicar-General, the Ven William Bullock, was laid aside with influenza and was unable to be present. As well as his own personal regret he knew his congregation was also sorry to learn that the Bishop was unable to attend. However, the ceremany had to go on and it was his duty to perform it. Mr Stent also referred in feeling terms to the death of Mrs D. G. Johnston. During the service special hymns were sung'by the choir and congregation. Mr W. Thomas presided at the organ. The lesson was taken by Mr S. Rooney. After the second hymn had been rendered, the Rev Mr Stent proceeded with the vestrymen to unveil the memorial. After a brief service in the vicinity of the shrine, he unveiled the memorial, by saying “to the Glory of God and to the memory of Thomas' Fielden Taylor I unveil this shrine." Prior to the unveiling, the following petition was read by Mr W. C. M. Sorenson: "Herbert, by Divine Permission Bishop of Wellington, to the Reverend the Vicar and the Churchwardens of the Church of Saint Mark, at Carterton, greeting in the Lord. In accordance with your petition and in virtue of our authority ordinary ‘and Episcopal in the Diocese of Wellington, we do by these presents grant to you faculty and license to erect in the'said Church of Saint Mark at Carterton. a shrine in oak bearing the inscription—Tn Memory of the Rev T. Feilden Taylor, late Chaplian N.Z.E.F., and Wellington City Missioner, 1918-37. Died May 25, 1937. This Memorial is erected by the' Parishioners of this Church and members of the Carterton Branch of the R.S.A. in grateful remembrance of his life and work. May he rest in peace.” And so we bid you God-speed. Given under our Episcopal Seal, this sixth day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand, nine hundred and thirty nine, and in the fourth year of our Consecration.— Wm. Bullock, Vicar-General.” The Rev Stent preached a very powerful address arid was| listened to with close attention. The shrine, which is a beautiful work of art. was designed by a returned soldier of the Carterton Branch, Mr L. J. Harding. It is made of English Oak. bearing a solid ebonybackground to a beautiful silver cross. RETURNED SOLDIERS SUCCESSFUL DANCE. A very successful dance was held in the Dalefield Town Hall on Saturday evening in aid of the Carterton Branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association. There was a very large attendance from all parts of the district and the funds of the association will be greatly augmented as a result. The music was supplied by Mrs V. J. Ashton and Mr Gordon Udy, and excellent extras were played by Miss Mary Herrick and the Wairarapa Pipe Band. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Messrs V. J. Ashton and F. Taplin. A very dainty supper was provided by a ladies' committee and the wives of members of the R.S.A.. and was much appreciated. TENNIS CLUB OFFICIAL OPENING. Despite boisterous conditions there was an excellent attendance of members at the official opening for the season of the Carterton Lawn Tefinis Club. In declaring the season open. Mr R. W. Roydhouse forecasted a successful season for members. He thanked the green superintendent, Mi' J. Steel, the caretaker and members who had assisted to prepare the courts. A combined doubles handicap tournament was played. The semi-finals resulted in Candy and Miss R. Hopkins defeating Dwane and Miss Newbould, and Roydhouse and Miss M. Lawrence defeating Steel and Miss Beaven. The final went to W. J. Candy and Miss R. Hopkins, who defeated R. W. Roydhouse and Miss Lawrence. A HEAVY FROST Gardens in Carterton and district suffered very considerably by a heavy frost that was experienced this morning. Snow fell on the high levels and during last evening the weather cleared after n.ost people had retired to rest. The scene this morning in many gardens was heartbreaking, for potatoes, tomatoes. French and runner means etc., had been all severely scorched.