CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 16 December 1939, Page 9

CARTERTON

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE COMPETITION RESULTS. ("Times-Age” Special.) The monthly meeting of the Carterton Women's Institute was held in the Masonic Hall,, Carterton, on Thursday, Mrs H. Knutson presiding over a good attendance of members. As it was the King’s Birthday the meeting opened with the singing of the National Anthem followed by the Ode to Friendship and the Aspiration. A prayer for peace was also offered. A letter was received from the Masterton A. and P. Association stating that there would be special classes for home industries at the Show in February and also that space would be allotted for an arts and crafts display from the Women's Institutes, and the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union combined. A request was received from the Red Cross Society for bed jackets, old linen, bandages, bed socks and old flannel. The president announced that wool would be made available to any Institute member who wished to knit winter comforts for soldiers. One new member was elected. The competitions resulted as follow: Mince meat pies: Mrs A. Knutsen 1. Mrs W. Steven 2, Mrs Palmer 3. Lavender Novelty: Mrs A. Knutson 1, Mrs G. Steffert 2, Mrs W. Steven 3. Coat hanger: Mrs W. Thomas 1, Mrs J. McKenzie 2„ Mrs A. Knutson 3. The judge, Mrs R. Tankersley, was accorded a vote of thanks and was presented with a shoulder spray. The Drama Circle presented a play entitled “Far, Far Away’’ which the members appreciated and enjoyed. A varied display of the work of the members of the Arts and Crafts Circle was much admired. Carol singing was followed by afternoon tea and then Father Christmas arrived and distributed gifts from a well laden Christmas Tree to the children of members. The competition provided by the Drama Circle was won by Mrs J. Churchouse. The president extended Christmas greetings to all members. The meeting closed with the singing of Auld Lang Syne. WAIRARAPA PIPE BAND MUSICAL PROGRAMME. In High Street. Carterton, last night the members of the Wairarapa Pipe Band played a programme of music which was much appreciated. FATHER CHRISTMAS VISIT TO PARKVALE. The children attending the Waihakeke State School spent an enjoyable evening in the Parvale Hall last evening when a Christmas Tree gathering was held. Last year it was found impossible to accommodate the large attendance in the school house and as a result of this experience it was decided by the committee to hold the gathering this year in the Parkvale Hall, but even this spacious building was well taxed to hold the number who attended. The first part of the evening was taken up with a well organised concert programme mostly, comprised of children’s items, all of which showed good training on the part of their teacher, Mrs Vanderpump. A number of items were also given by adults. The performers were loudly applauded and many had to be repeated as encores. About 10 o’clock Father Christmas (represented by Mr Dan Jensen) with a big swag on his back, entered the hall and warmly greeted everyone, specially the children. He proceeded to distribute gifts from a well laden tree to the children, and after completing his task wished everyone a Happy Christmas. A present was made to the schoolmistress, Mrs Vanderpump, by the settlers of the district in recognition of her services during the year to the children attending the school. Mrs Vanderpump suitably acknowledged the gift. The committeemen received a gift from the Christmas tree and their wives were presented with shoulder sprays made by Mrs E. McGarvie. During the evening the chairman of the committee referred to the record gained by Grace Luckie. a pupil of the school, who had won the Mangel Cup three years in succession for the best plot of mangels grown under the school gardens competition. The cup is held by the Waihakeke School and the successful competitor was the recipient of a beautiful silver cup in recognition of her successes during the past three years Mr Jensen in presenting the cup to Grace Luckie congratulated her upon her success, which was a great honour to a small country school like Waihakeke. The musical items by the adults were given by Mrs Vanderpump (2) and Mrs N. Peacock (2). and a Scotch dance by Mrs Rae Hall. Competitions during the evening were won as follows: —Cushion, Ronald George; Christmas cake. Miss Bessie Burden; goose, Mrs O. A. Cadwallader; lamb, Mr L. Nolan; Christmas pudding, Mr B. Scott. At the conclusion of the concert programme, the floor was cleared and an enjoyable dance completed a most successful wind-up to the activities of the school for the year. Mr Dan Jensen, acted as M.C. Supper was provided and one of the most successful held in the district was brought to a close just after midnight. School Residence. The Wellington Education Board has decided to demolish the present school residence in Carterton, and is now calling tenders for the demolition and removal of the building. Tenders will close at the Wellington Education Board’s office, Mercer Street, Wellington. at noon on Friday. December 22. Maori (Tuesday)