CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 7 June 1940, Page 7

CARTERTON

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE MATARAWA-DALEFIELD MEETING (“Times-Age” Special.) There was a large attendance at the Matarawa-Dalefield Institute meeting held in the Matarawa School, Mrs. Rogers presiding. The meeting was opened with the Aspirations, Ode to Friendship and the prayer for peace. The president read a letter written by Miss Jerome Spencer which recently appeared in the “Times-Age." This letter voiced the sentiments of -the members of the Matarawa-Dalefield Institute and was listened to with keen interest. Mrs Grottbe proposed and Mrs Ross Gallon seconded that the local institutes organise a Baby Carnival to obtain money for -the sick and wounded fund. The secretary was instructed to write to the Carterton, Parkvale, and Gladstone institutes and enquire if they were willing to co-operate. Mrs Callister read a letter asking that unaddressed parcels for the forces be .now prepared and forwarded to headquarters. It was unanimously agreed that a voluntary levy of 6d per member each month be paid to ensure a steady flow of parcels. It was decided that a parcel should also be sent to each soldier who left from the Mata-rawa-Dalefield district.

As there is at present a shortage of wool, members were asked to make covers for hot water bottles for military hospitals. A large number of balaclavas, scarves and mittens were on view and are to be sent to the headquarters. Many members have been busy knitting for the military forces.

Mrs Williams and Mrs J. McKenzie gave a very interesting demonstration of wreath making and were accorded a hearty vote of thanks, as were Mrs Stevens and Mrs Knutson who judged the competitions. The competition winners were: Seniors: Apple pie, Mrs R. Callister 1, Mrs S. McCarty 2, Mrs M. Parker 3; best bloom( Mrs Saddler I,'Mrs O’Keefe 2, Mrs Goodin 3. Juniors: Shortbread, Misses Beth Saddler 1, Phillis Knowles 2, Iris Zillwood 3; best bloom, Misses Joyce Neilsen 1, Joyce Goodin 2, Avis Hodder 3.

A games competition was won by Mrs M. J. Parker. In the last competition, “A suggested programme for the year,” Mrs Neilsen was placed first in the seniors, Mrs M. Parker 2. Mrs W. Knowles 3. Juniors, Miss Avis Hodder was first and Miss Iris Zilwood' second. One new member was proposed. The hostesses for the day were Mesdames Meyrick, A. E. Knowles, G. Knowles and H. Knowles. A very happy gathering was brought to a conclusion with the singing of God Save the King. FAREWELL GATHERING MRS A. W. BEALE HONOURED. Mrs A. W. Beale was the guest of honour at a farewell gathering at the residence of Mrs Lyndon Aplin, Tyne Street, Carter ton, when a number of friends gathered to bid farewell to Mrs Beale. The drawing room was beautifully decorated for the occasion. During the afternoon Mrs Geo Brown, on behalf of those present, referred to the pending departure of Mrs Beale to Dannevirke. Mrs Beale had made many friends and they were all very.sorry that she was leaving Carterton. On behalf of those present Mrs Brown asked' their guest to accept a beautiful China bowl, in remembrance of the happy days spent in Carterton. Mrs Beale suitably returned thanks. Afternoon tea was served. RED CROSS SOCIETY ADDIITIONAL DONATIONS. The following additional donations have Teen received by the treasurer to the Carterton Red Cross Fund:—From card tourney, Miss M. Herrick, £6l 3s 6d; Mrs Randal Booth, Kent Street, £ll 5s 3d; Miss C. Berrill, £4 8s 6d; Miss Carter, £2 ss: W.D.F.U., per Mrs Hodder, euchre tourney, £2 10s; shop day, additional donations, £1 2s 6d; from card tourney, Mrs R. N. Campbell, £3 10s 6d; Mrs E. T. Beaven, £1 12s 6d; Mrs A. T. Murray, £6 7s 2d; Mrs Hughes, 17s Gd; Totara Lodge of Druids, £2 2s: Harry Cook, 10s. Total to date, £Bl2 18s. Basketball Teams. Belvedere team to play Stars C at Masterton tomorrow: J. Benge. N. James, D. Archer, E. Garrett, D. Sewell (capt), M. Hedley. J. Goodin, H. McKenna, M. Green. Carterton team to play Star A at Masterton tomorrow: Goal throwers, I. Zillwood. B. Hawk. E. Lindop; centres. R. Hopkins (capt), L. Smith, L. Goodin; defenders. A. Sorensen. P. Theobald. P. Simmonds. All players are to assemble at the Post Office at 1.45 o'clock. Rugby Football Union. The fortnightly meeting of the Management Committee of the Wairarapa Rugby Football Union will be held tonight’ at 7.30 o’clock. Two players who were ordered off the field of play in recent games are to explain before the meeting. Church Service. A church of England service will be held at Gladstone at 11 a.m. and at Parkvale at 2 p.m. on Sunday next. Fire in Carterton. Last evening an alarm of fire was sounded at 11.30 o'clock, the call being to the residence of Mr R. Moho. in Victoria Street. It appears that baby clothing hanging in front of the fire in a bedroom ignited, and set alight to the paper on the wall. The fire quickly spread to the ceiling and to the, mattress on the bed. In their endeavour to extinguish the fire. Mr and Mrs Mohe and another Maori woman received bad burns about their hands. One of the women received burns which rnay necessitate her removal to

the-hospital for treatment. The brigade quickly arrived at the scene of the fire, and by means of the hand pump soon hacl the fire under control, without having to use the borough water service. Dr Campbell, honorary surgeon to the brigade, attended the sufferers. It is understood that the furniture is not covered by insurance.

Hockey Teams.

Carterton senior ladies’ hockey team to play Excelsior at Carterton at 2.30 p.m. on Saturday:—M. Parker, M. Chambers, T. Compton, J. Collier, B. Irwin, M. Finn, F. Jenson, V. Ward, I. Parker, M. Ticehurst, B. Duder. Carterton junior A to play Featherston at Featherston: —M. Williams, D. George, L. Hopkins, B. Parker, J. Waring, H. Corlett, B. Merewood, C. O’Keefe, M. Buick, M. McPhee, R. Hopkins.

Carterton juniors to play Dalefield at Carterton: R. O’Keefe (capt), R. Andrews, B. Gallon, D. Deller, D. McKenzie, D. McPhee, J. O’Keefe, H. Abbott, B. Aplin, B. Hopkins, B. Goodin. Carterton junior B team to play College C at Carterton at 2.30 p.m.: —L. Parker, M. McLean, B. Lindop, B. Berry, B. Matson, M. Linton, T. Goodin, R. Smith, J. Stevens, V. Merewood, R. Rabbitts. Carterton thirds to play Scouts at Carterton: L. Rzoska, B. Phelps, D. O’Keefe, J. McPhee, B. McPhee, J. Martin, G. Friar, W. Morris, R. Smith, R. Anaru and another. Dalefield senior team to play Wesley at Masterton: —M. Knutson, G. Tildesley, Ordish (3), G. Townsend, T. Hooper, B. Nielsen, D. Spiers, K. Bain, W. Smith. Dalefield junior men’s team to play Carterton at Carterton: —N. Nielsen, K. Parker. S. Walsh, C. Bird, R. Knowles, K. Jamieson, R. Sayer, A. Udy, B. Phelps, R. Anaura, J. Ordish, R. Atkins. Football Teams. Carterton seniors to play Red Star at Masterton tomorrow will be chosen from the following: C. Jensen, A. Reading, G. Brown, E. Thompson. Mahupuku, F. Fitzgerald, Tilyard, P. McPhee. Joe Fitzgerald, D. Smith, T. Geange, Taylor, J. Johnston, Mathicson (2). Tunnicliffe. Carterton third grade team to play Gladstone at Gladstone at 1.30 p.m.:— Catt, Geange (2)., Desmond, Corlett, McGuinness, Sunkell, Morris, Evans, Johnston (2), Spooner. Braggins (2). Pinfold, O’Keefe, Goodin. The team is to assemble at 12.45 p.m. sharp. Dalefield thirds to play College at Masterton at 1.30 p.m. tomorrow:—L. Hindrup, Garrett (2). T. Conwell. P. Walsh, G. Parker, N. Bolton, B. Jury, Herrick (2). H. Sullivan, G. Hayes, G. Moorcock, L. Monaghan, S. McLaughlin. J. Eurt. The bus will leave Post Office at 12.30 p.m.