CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 12 June 1940, Page 7

CARTERTON

MINIATURE RIFLES WEEKLY COMPETITIONS. (“Times-Age” Special.) The weekly competitions of the Carterton Miniature Rifle Club were held X last evening. Two possibles and four 99's oft the rifle were registered. The following were the scores: —J. Finn 100. H. Torrey 100. Rex Porter 99. W. Press 99, R. Ordish 99, R. Taucher 99. Ross Hawker 99, L. Chew 99. H. Sullivan 99, A. J. King 99, D. Gayfer 98. G. Goodin 98. , Gladful Cup—Miss Freer 99, Miss McPhee 97. ■ Witcombe and Caldwell Cup —R. Ordish 99. Miss Z. Freer 99, H. Torrey 99, A. J. King 99, R. Hawker 98, H. Sullivan, L. Chew 96. The executive of the Miniature Rifle Association will meet on Saturday night to consider the position regarding the supply of ammunition for in-ter-club matches and the championship meeting

LATE MR FRANK SMITH

FUNERAL YESTERDAY AFTERNOON. The funeral of the late Mi - Frank Smith took place yesterday afternoon at the Clareville Cemetery. Many beautiful wreaths were sent by relatives and friends. The pall bearers were Messrs Jas Fisher, M. Scott, A. McPhee, M. O'Reilly, J. C. Harp and A. Mathieson. The funeral services were conducted by the Rev W. J. Couling of the Presbyterian Church.

“PARCEL EVENING”

FOR BRIDE-TO-BE. On Monday evening next a “parcel evening” and dance will be held in the Masonic Hall, Carterton, in honour of the approaching marriage of Miss Jean Tildesley.

BOROUGH COUNCIL

ESTIMATES APPROVED. A special meeting of Carterton Borough Council was held last evening for the purpose of considering the borough estimates for the current year. There were present, the Mayor, Mr D. L. Taverner, Councillors J. Udy. O. W. Wolters, C. J. DeLacev, C. E. Stevens. L. M Clark, H. Mortensen, E. McKenzie, W. A. Hart and the Town Clerk, Mr P. A. Cole. The estimates were considered and approved as under: —- Administration including printing, advertising, salaries. office expenses, insurance and law costs, £575; Maintenance: Horse and cart, £25; metalling, £120; grading. £10; street sweeping, £4O; cleaning watertables, £5O; tarring and sanding. £350; general maintenance, £540; kerbing and channelling, £5O; boundary roads, £6O; bridges loan interest, £47; antecedent liability interest, £128; Carterton municipal silver band, £3O; septic tank and drainage, £5O; reserves, £3O; swimming baths, £5O; sanitation, £3O; Health inspector, £7O; Mayor's honorarium, £5O; P.O. clock. £32; audit office, £l7; valuation roll, £l6; Fire Brigade, £150; cemetery, £75; Plunket Society, £2O; motor truck, £160; Memorial Square, £7O; tar boiler, £459; Centennial memorial, £300; contingencies, £1 10s; traffic control, £25; total, £3631 10s. The general rate fixed at 7.5 d in the £ is an increase of Id in the £ as compared with last year. Plans and specifications for a new cottage to be built in Park Road were submitted and approved, as also were proposals for school bicycle stands at the Public. School. The tender of Mr L. J. Hunt for painting and paperhanging the borough office residence was accepted. Splendid War Records. Three sons of Mrs J. B. Brickell, of Kent Street. Carterton, are in the New Zealand military forces, and also a grand nephew. The sons are Burnett Brickell, now in Egypt. Alan, who will go with the third echelon, and Jack. The grand nephew is G. Bavis, who is in camp. It is interesting also to note that during the Great War of 1914-18 the family of Mr Robert B. Bicknell of Morison Bush, also had a splendid war record. Ernest Bicknell left New Zealand with the Main Body, Paul with the fifth reinforcement, Robert with the ninth and William with the thirteenth. A grandson (Raymond Bicknell, M.M.), left with the eleventh reinforcements and was wounded Hugh, fourth reinforcements, William and Jack Barr, eleventh reinforcements. Robert third reinforcements, and Joseph Smythe thirty-first reinforcements were nephews, and Jack Cameron seventh reinforcements was a son-in-law. Personal. Mr Les Tunnicliffe, of Dalefield, is spending a holiday in the Whakarewarewa district. Mr L. Morris, of Rhodes Street. Carterion, has found it necessary to enMasterton Hospital for further treatment. Bride-to-be Honoured. Miss Brassel was the guest of honour at the Carterton Methodist Sunday School Hall last eevning when ther ewas a large attendance representing all departments of the church. When Miss Brassel, who is to be married shortly, entered the hall she was presented with a bouquet by Miss Dorothy Underhill, the youngest member of the Bible Class. The programme consisted of games and competitions. Mr A. Kay sang and accompanied himself on the guitar. Miss R. Surtees also pleased the audience with a solo, being accompanied by Mr A. Kay on the guitar. During the evening Mr W. Vaughan

referred to the splendid work done by Miss Brassel in connection with the Bible Class and other branches of the church, and wished her happiness and prosperity in her wedded life. Mrs W. Wadham, Miss R. Surtees, Messrs L. J. Hunt and J. Freddy spoke in a similar strain. Miss Brassel was asked to accept on behalf of the Bible Class a set of table knives and a butter knife, and congratulations were extended in connection with her approaching marriage. Mr Vaughan then asked Miss Brassel to open the many gift parcels which she did amid applause. Mr J, Gray returned thanks on behalf of Miss Brassel for the many kind words expressed and for the presents. Supper was afterwards served. Grazing at School Grounds. Miss O. W. Wolters was the successful tenderer for grazing rights at the South Carterton school grounds. 1 Indoor Bowls. Twenty-four Members of the Masterton Indoor Bowling Club last night journeyed to Carterton to play a return game with Carterton. Masterton supplied their bowls and baize mats for the game which was played in the Carterton band room. A most enjoyable time was spent. The visitors were welcomed by Mi- Carl Larsen and at the conclusion of games lie thanked the visitors for providing such an enjoyable evening for the Carterion players, many cf whom were new chums to the game. He said that the visit had borne good fruit inasmuch as those present had decided to form a club in Carterton. Several players handed in their names and subscriptions to purchase baize and bowls.