CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 20 March 1940, Page 7

CARTERTON

GOLF CLUB ANNUAL MEETING. (“Times-Age” Special.) At the annual meeting of the Carterton Golf Club Mr Geo Brown presided over an attendance of 22 members.. The annual report stated inter alia: YouT Committee is again pleased to be able to report that the position of the Club is satisfactory. The gradual progress which has been aimed at year by year over a long period was maintained and there is every indication that playing conditions this year will be better than ever. There was a decrease in the membership last year. A fluctuation within limits has to be expected and provided for. Fortunately, owing to the small increase in the subscriptions last year, we were able, not only to maintain our revenue, but to show a small increase. The next year or two may prove difficult. It is more than likely that the war will effect the membership on the one hand, and that costs will rise on the other. However, the Club is in a sound position financially, and there is no need to anticipate any special difficulty in carrying on this year. The usual statement of receipts and expenditure has been posted to members. Last year we showed a loss and to overcome this loss and also in order to make some provision for the replacement of the expensive plant which we now possess, the subscriptions were increased by a small amount. As a result, the revenue from subscriptions increased by £lB 18s. The next noticeable increase and to most of us the most satisfactory one, was the increase in green fees from £7 6s 6d to £l7 15s 6d. The matter of collecting these fees has for a long time caused your Committee some concern, and it is satisfactory that some result has been obtained for the efforts made. The new arrangement made to supplement the afternoon teas worked quite well. There was actually spent on sandwiches, two shillings less than the amount of the levy. The total revenue increased by £29 3s 8d and the expenditure decreased by £9 9s lOd. Playing conditions last season were ncJt quite as good as usual. The championships and the competitions for the special trophies were keenly contested and created probably more than usual interest. The men’s senior championship was won by our Captain. Mr George, and the Junior by our Secretary, Mr Gustofson. The ladies’ senior championship was won by Miss Welsh, and the junior by Mrs Murray. The Club heartily congratulates the winners on their well-merited victories. As usual, the work of the Club was carried out in a very efficient manner by the various officials, the bulk of the work falling on the shoulders of Mr Gustofson, Mr Forbes, Mr Smart, Miss Berrill and Miss Campbell. We expect to have the links open for play early in April. The treasurer. Mr L. H. Smart, submitted the annual statement of accounts, showing a very successful season, ending with a small credit balance, bringing the accumulated credit to £238 5s 6d. In addition to this sum the club now has motor mowers and other valuable plant. On the motion of'Mr Brown, seconded by Mr Smart, it was resolved that provision of £25 should be appropriated for the purpose of replacement of plant, and an endeavour be made to make the appropriation an annual one. It was also resolved that in future a balance sheet showing assets, etc. be submitted at each annual meeting. The chairman of the Green Committee, Mr R. T. Forbes, reported that all work in connection with the preparation of the links was well forward, and the greens would be ready for play about 6th April. Several alterations in the links authorised by the committee have been carried out.—Received. The election of officers resulted as

follows: —Patron: Mr W. H. Booth ’ (Middle Run), re-elected. President: Mr Geo Brown (re-elected). Captain: Mr G. S. George (re-elected). Secretary: Mr J. V. Gustofson (re-elected). Treasurer: Mr L. H. Smart (re-elect-ed). Auditor: Mr D. L. Taverner (reJ elected). Green committee: Messrs R. T. Forbes, G. Hart, and J. Steel (reelected). General Committee: President, captain, secretary. treasurer, chairman of the green committee. Messrs J. B. Lawrence, J. Steel, T. T. Hughes and H. J. Dudson. In addition, the lady members of the club are to elect two members at a later meeting of ladies. It was resolved to place on record the valuable services to the club rendered by Mr D. L. Taverner, who has been a committee man for very many years. A proposal was received from the New Zealand Golf Association that all affiliated clubs inaugurate a competition with an entry fee of 2s per male member, the entry fee to go towards the National Patriotic Fund. The Association would subsidise the amount raised by £1 for each club with 50 members, with increasing subsidies for larger memberships.—lt was decided to adopt the proposal and endeavour to arrange the competition early in, April. It was resolved that the committee, in conformity with the action of other draw up a smale of fees for "caddies, and that members strictly adhere to it. SOLDIER ENTERTAINED GATHERING AT CLAREVILLE. There was a large attendance at the Clareville School last night when Private Phil Wright, a member of the 21st N.Z.R.8., Auckland, and a former resilient of the Clareville district, was entertained at a complimentary gathering. When the cal] to arms came Private Wright was engaged at the Huntlev'coal mines and joined up with the n’z.r.b. Fully 150 people were present and the early part of the evening was taken up with playing progressive euchre, the

prizes for which were won by Mrs Mellish 1, and Mrs P. Hodder 2 among the ladies, and Messrs A. Fisher 1, and J. Humphries 2 in the men. Supper was supplied by the ladies of the district and was greatly enjoyed. The hall was then cleared and dancing indulged in to music supplied by Mr Jas Edwards and others till after midnight. Mrs F. N. Wright rendered two songs for which she was warmly encored.

Mr Keith Reid was called upon to say a few words on behalf of those present. He thanked everyone for attending and making the gathering such an enjoyable one. Mr Reid said that their guest had resided in the Clareville district for many years and had received his education at the Clareville School. He referred to the fine body of enlisted men who were present in uniform and he was sure they would uphold thebest traditions of New Zealand manhood as did the men of the 1914-18 war. The gathering was due to the enterprise of Mr and Mrs A. T. Hawke and Miss Boustead and the thanks of everyone was due to them for its success. Mr Reid asked Private Wright to accept from the people of Clareville and district a well filled wallet and a tobacco pouch and tobacco. Those present then sang “For He’s A Jolly Good Fellow.”

Mr Reid asked Mrs E. Allen, president of the W.D.F.U., to address the gathering. Mrs Allen said that she did not personally know Private Wright, but she knew his mother, and if he were as good a man as his mother was a woman and followed in her footsteps he would never have anything to fear. She stated that if Private Wright and his comrades in khaki required anything in the way of socks and other woollen goods, they only had to apply to the Women’s Division and it would be supplied to them. She wished Private Wright and his comrades the best of luck.

Mrs A. T. Hawke was also called upon to say a few words which she did in a graceful way and wished their guest and his comrades bon voyage and good luck. Private Wright suitably replied. Dancing was then resumed. RETURNED SOLDIERS ANZAC DAY ARRANGEMENTS. The monthly meeting of the Carterton branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association was held last evening. There were present: Messrs. A. T. Murray (chairman). C. A. Chennells, G. Rabbitts, C. Manley, H. J. Rathbone, L. J. Harding, F. Taplin and the secretary. A letter was received from the general secretary asking that a special effort be made in connection with the Poppy Day appeal in view of it being New Zealand’s Centennial year'. It was resolved that the appeal be made on April 19 and that the Women’s Institute be again asked to undertake the sales. It was resolved that all members who proceed overseas for service be kept financial on the association's books. It was decided that the Carterton branch co-operate with the Carterton Borough Council in connection with arrangements for future entertainment of troops. A grant of £5 was made subject to the approval of trustees, for a needy case. It was decided that the Anzac Day service take the same form as last year and all members are to be asked to parade at the Band Room, Holloway Street, and attend a service to be held in the Regent Theatre at 2 o'clock. The speaker at the service will be the Rev. W. J. Couling, Presbyterian Minister, and a returned soldier. The membership of the Carterton branch now stands at 115. the highest total reached in the history of the branch. It was decided to hold a social evening for all members on Tuesday, March 26. when members of the second echelon will be the guests of the branch. The annual meeting of the branch was fixed for April 23. OBITUARY MR ARTHUR CHARLES FEAST. Mr A. C. Feast who died on Monday right was in his 66th year. He was born at Kahutara and was the third son of the late Mr and Mrs John Feast, of Kahutara. He was educated at the Kaiwaiwai and Featherston schools. Upon leaving school ho went to Wellington and worked in the Black Swan-

butter factory. Later he returned to Featherston and was appointed'manager of the company’s creamery there. After severing his connection with the creamery he followed farming pursuits with his brother Harry at Ahikouka, and later bought a farm at Dalefield. He afterwards bought the Premier Bakery business and after disposing of it he joined the firm of Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd. He remained with the firm for 20 years, resigning on account of his health. In his early days deceased was a firstclass cricketer, playing for Featherston and later for Carterton. He was also a very enthusiastic member of the Carterton Bowling Ciub. Deceased was a keen racing enthusiast, and raced successfully that well known racehorse. Slate Bank. In 1915 he became a steward of the Carterton Racing Club, which nosition he held until failing, health caused him to resign. He was a most useful member of the Wairarapa P. and A. Society, and acted upon the committee for many years. He was a very keen judge of stock. Three years ago the late Mr A. C. Feast suffered a break down in health and was forced to lead a retired life, but still took a great interest in his farm at Fukio rignt up to the time of his death. Mr Feast was of a kindly disposition and was a valued and respected citizen of Carterton. .His death will oe mourned by a very large circle of friends throughout the Wairarapa. The deceased is survived by his wife and five children —Messrs Dudley (Wellington), Trevor (Gore), and Brian Feast <Pukio), Mrs W. Allen, of Palmerston North, and Mrs A. G. Petersen, Greytown. .He is also survived by one brother, Mr Albert Edward Feast, of Featherston, and two sisters, Mrs F. Williams, Greytown, and Mrs G. Valentine. Wellington. The funeral took place this afternoon after a short service at the house, the deceased being buried al Featherston. REMODELLED THEATRE OFFICIAL OPENING OF NEW REGENT. Last evening saw a crowded house at the Regent Picture Theatre and everyone was agreeably surprised at the wonderful transformation that had been madef’in the old theatre. Carterton's progress is reflected in this modern picture theatre. The new theatre is one to be proud of. At. the entrance of the building there is a beautiful inlaid linoleum containing the word Regent in large letters. Inside the spacious doorway the linoleum is continued to the steps inside the vestibule where carpet is laid. This is carried on up the stairway to an attractive lounge containing an electric heater. The new switch box is operated from the lounge and all the electrical leads connect with the special Claude Neon lighting 1

system. The interior of the hall is brightened up with deep amber shade paint. The outside appearance of the building is in keeping with the highly finished interior. The striking edifice is more noticeable when the whole building is floodlit with the lovely soft shades of the Neon lights, the word Regent standing out prominently in the front of the building. The contractors for the alteration of the building (Mr F. W. Benton, of Featherston) and his workmen, the plasterer (Mr G. Masters and his workmen of Masterton), the painters and decorators (Messrs Bell and. Walker, of Lower Hutt), and the Claude Neon Light of New Zealand, Ltd. are to be complimented upon their work.

The Mayor, Mr D. L. Taverner, offiicially opened the theatre, and stated that Carterton was proud to have such a handsome picture theatre, being probably one of the best country town buildings in New Zealand. He congratulated everyone connected with its remodelling, and the Managers foi their courage in tackling such a bold step. He had pleasure in officially opening the new theatre and felt sure the people of Carterton and district would appreciate what had been accomplished in making the Regent a theatre to be proud of. _____