CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 5 June 1940, Page 7

CARTERTON

MINIATURE RIFLES WEEKLY COMPETITIONS. ("Times-Age” Special.) The weather conditions were against attendance at the weekly comjS&Jtions held last evening by the Carterton Miniature Rifle Club, but the shooting was fairly good. The following are the scores: — Men's Aggregate and Press Cup— Rex Porter 99, J. Finn 99, W. Press 99, H. Torrey 99, C. J. de Lacey 99, G. Goodin 99, L. Tunnicliffe 99, A. J. King 99, L. Chew 95, H. Sullivan 95. Ladies’ aggegate—Miss A. McPhee 99. Miss Freer 95. The J. A. B. Lawrence trophy competition was completed last evening, and was won by W. Press with three possibles—3oo out of four shots. Rex Porter was runner-up with two possibles and a 99, 299. Next week the Witcombe and Caldwell cup will be competed for. ORDER OF DRUIDS TOTARA LODGE MEETING. Arch Druid H. Murrell presided over a good attendance of members at a meeting of the Druids lodge held last evening. Five members declared on the sick funds of the lodge, and three declared off the fund. Two members were granted clearances to other lodges. The local branch of the Red Cross Society wrote requesting a donation, and the sum of £2 2s was granted. Bro C. E. Blake, of Waitara, advised that he had resumed work after his recent illness. District President, Bro A. Stretton, installed the newly elected officers into their offices. All returned thanks . and receiving the honours of the Order. On behalf of the lodge the District President, presented Past Arch, Bro H. G. Torrey with a Past Arch collar and diploma in recognition of services rendered to the lodge by him, while passing through the various chairs. Visitors from Stonehenge Lodge, Masterton, were present and were accorded a warm welcome. Sjkk pay and accounts amounting to £23 19s were passed for payment. Fourteen members will be present at Stonehenge Lodge’s meeting at Masterton on Monday evening next. When all accounts in connection with the annual ball are finalised a profit of £3O will be shown. A hearty vote of thanks to the ladies’ ball committee was carried by acclamation. Later the visitors were entertained at supper. Personal Items. Mr H. Lorenzen and his daughter Jean, who have been visiting Nelson, returned to \Carterton yesterday, having come across by aeroplane. Mr Austen Reid’s many friends will be pleased to know he has sufficiently recovered in health to leave Croydon Hospital for his home. The funeral of the late Mr George Neich took place at the Clareville Cemetery on Monday afternoon, the cortege being a large one. Many beautiful floral wreaths were sent testifying to the high esteem in which the deceased was held. The pall-bearers were Messrs L. H. Smart, Trevor Tully, M. Hurley, Geo. A. Vincent, McConchey and McKay. The Rev. W. F. Stent, Vicar of St. Mark’s Anglican Church, conducted the funeral service. Gift Party. Miss D. Armstrong and Mrs R. Brown of Park Road, Carterton, were last evening hostesses to a gift party given in honour of Miss Gwen Every, daughter of Mr and Mrs R. H. Every, of Garrison Street, who is shortly to be married to Mr K. Sutton, of Taranaki. Miss Mary Lawrence sang several songs which were much appreciated. Competitions were won by Mrs G. Brown and Miss Molly Dunn. After the bride-to-be had opened the many gift parcels, she suitably returned thanks. Supper was partaken of and a very pleasant gathering later brought to a close. Red Cross Donations. The following further donations to the Carterton Branch of the Red Cross Society have been received: —Previously acknowledged £734 8s 8d; Dalefield School children 14s lid; Mrs A. E. Anderson 10s, C. J. de Lacey 10s, Mr and Mrs Bruce 10s, cards, per Mrs T. H. Brown, £3 14s 6d, Messrs Vaughan and Newbould £l3 7s 6d, Miss M. Lawrence, £lB 13s 6d, Mrs Chennells, £6 Is. Total to date £778 10s Id. Fall of Snow. Last night's southerly storm brought with it a heavy fall of snow and this morning the Maungaraki and Tararua ranges are heavily covered with a white mantle. A ,heavy frost was registered this morning. Stewart Island Centenary. The flag is flying from the Post Office today in commemoration of the centenary of Stewart Island, it being 100 today since the island was first ' Inhabited by white people. Grazing School Ground. Tenders are advertised for the right to graze the football ground (about 5 acres) at the southern school, Carterton, for a period of four months. Tenders will close on June 10.