CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 29 May 1940, Page 7

CARTERTON

BOROUGH COUNCIL RECOVERY OF OUTSTANDING RATES. / ("Times-Age" Special.) Z'The monthly meeting of the CarterEo— ton Borough Council was held in Car(terton last night. The Mayor, Mr D. y’L. Taverner, presided. There were “'■ i also present: Councillors E. McKenzie, C. J. DeLacey, H. Mortenson, C. E. Stevens, and R. A. Copeland. , Apologies for absence were received from Councillors W. A. Hart, J. Udy, L. M. Clark and Miss O. Wolters. The Wairarapa Hospital Board advised that the council’s levy for 1940-41 would be £687. The financial statement showed a credit balance of £360 4s lOd remaining at the Bank of New Zealand, in the l district fund, and a credit balance of £177 2s 7d in the Gas Works account. < Accounts for £577 10s 8d (district fund) and £3lB 9s 8d (gasworks) were passed. Councillors expressed apprehension at the amount of rates outstanding, and it was decided that some form/of action be taken to recover rates outstanding after twelve months. “We are sinking deeper into the mire,” stated Councillor Mortenson, in urging more intensive action. “It is not fair to those paying their rates,” stated Councillor DeLacey. Mr Taverner pointed out that it was the usual practice of local bodies to wait until the debt was nearly debarred by statute, before taking action to recover rates. The New Zealand Crippled Children Society wrote enclosing the annual report and balance sheet for the current year, and asking for a grant. It was decided to make a grant of £5 5s from the Mayor’s Relief Fund. The Carterton Volunteer Fire Bri- • gade wrote asking that the ..annual grant be increased to £3O. The letter was received. The matter of placing a light in High Street, in response to a request by a resident, was deferred until a better • lighting scheme was considered. It was decided that it be a recommendation to the gas committee to con- ■ serve coke supplies during the summer months for the benefit of consumers in the winter months. It was pointed out that there was an acute shortage of coke supplies, chiefly owing to coke being supplied to reout of the district, in the sunikvjr months. The annual estimates meeting was fixed for June 11, 1940. It was decided to advise the sponsors of a plan to assist refugees to settle in the Wairarapa that the matter was one for individual consideration.

MINIATURE RIFLES LAST NIGHT’S COMPETITIONS. The Carterton Miniature Rifle Club continued its competitions in the State 1 Theatre last night. The following are the scores: —

Men’s aggregate and “Press” Cup— D. Gayfer 100, R. Ordish 100, R. Porter 99, R. Hawker 99. J. Finn 99, H. Torrey 99, G. Goodin 99, L. Chew 99, R. Taucher 99, L. Fitzgerald 99, C. J. De Lacey 98, A. J. King 98. A.' Hutching 98, V. G. Percy 97, K. Townsend 97, A. Ordish 94.

Ladies’ aggregate and “Gladful” Cup —Miss A. McPhee 98, Miss Z. Freer 96. Miss Hamer 89. J. A. B. Lawrence Trophy—R. Ordish 100, D. Gayfer 100, Rex Porter 99, R. Taucher 99, R. Hawker 99, C. J. De Lacey 99, Miss McPhee 99, J. Finn 99, L. Chew 99. A. Hutchings 99, L. Fitzgerald 99, G. Goodin 93. H. Torrey 98, A. J. King 98, Miss Freer 97, A. Ordish 96, V. J. Percy 96, K. Townsend 95, Miss Hamer 89. Winter Dairy Feed. Many dairy farmers in the districts adjacent to Carterton, have, during the past week removed their stock to other districts to graze for the winter months. Christian Science Society The board of directors of the Christion Science Society has offered the use of their church building, organ and heating facilities to the Ministers Association for their special intercessory services on Friday afternoon. A period of silent prayer was observed on Sunday by local members of the Society in accordance with the King’s request. Funeral of Mr M. Thompson. The funeral of the late Mr Malcolm Thompson took place yesterday afternoon at the Clareville Cemetery. The funeral cortege was a very large one, testifying to the popularity of the deceased. Many beautiful wreaths covered the casket. The service at the graveside was conducted by the Rev W. J. Couling. of St Andrew's, Presbyterian Church. The pall-bearers were Messrs I. and K. McLennan, S. Fisher, R. Corbet and Wadham (2). Euchre Tournament There was a large attendance at the Band room, Carterton, last evening when a euchre tournament was held under the auspices of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union and the Carterton Scout Committee. The net profits amounted to £5 10s, which has been handed to the Patriotic Fund. The prize winners were: Ladies, Mrs Tawhai 1, Mrs Daysh 2, Mrs Eagle (consolation). Men, Mr Page 1. Mr Parker 2, Mr F. Jackson (consolation). Supper was dispensed by the ladies. Farewell Social. A farevzell social was tendered to Mrs A. W. Beale who will shortly leave Carterton to reside in Dannevirke. During her long residence in Carterton Mrs Beale has been connected with St Mark’s Ladies’ Guild. The members gathered at the Vicarage yesterday afternoon to bid her good bye. and show their appreciation of the work she has done as a member of the Guild. The room was tastefully de-

corated with beautiful chrysanthemums. The Guild was represented by 30 members. The Rev W. F. Stent, on behalf of the members of the Guild, asked Mrs Beale to accept a very handsome Indian brass vase as a token of appreciation of her work for the Guild.

Mrs Beale, in returnnig thanks, said that she was sorry do leave Carterton, and so many very close friends. Mrs Beale was also presented, by Mrs Stent, with a shoulder spray, made by Mrs J. McKenzie.

Competitions arranged by Miss Stent were won by Mrs Beale and Mrs A. Oakley. Two songs were nicely sung by Miss D. Armstrong, and much appreciated afternoon tea was dispensed by the hostesses.