CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 5 July 1940, Page 7

CARTERTON

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE MATARAWA-D ALEFIELD MEETING. (“Times-Age" Special.) The monthly meeting of the Mata-rawa-Dalefleld Women’s Institute was held in the Matarawa School on Wednesday, when Mrs Rogers presided over a large attendance. The meeting opened with the Ode to &fjndship, the Aspiration and the Prayer for Peace. Apologies for absence were received from Mesdames H. Ticehurst, I. I'.lcKnowles. E. Hughes and F. Groube. The motto for the month was “An ounce of help is worth a pound of pity.” The following new members were welcomed: Mrs K. Hodder, Mrs B. Phelps and the Misses E. and A. McKenzie. After the correspondence had been read and discussed Mrs Callister made a statement on the patriotic work of the Institute. During the past month seven soldiers’ gift parcels had been sent from the Institute in connection with the community scheme, besides six other parcels which were sent to six soldiers from the district. A large parcel of knitting was handed in consisting of 24 water bottle covers, 4 balaclavas, and one pair of gloves. It was decided that next month’s competitions would be a garment for a refugee child between the ages of 2 and 4 years, and a posy suitable for a flower girl. Mrs Rogers thanked members for their assistance in making “husbands’ night” the success it had been. The competitions for the month were judged by Mrs Hawker and Mrs Beaven, who awarded the prizes as follows: —Seniors: — Best article from a sugar bag: Mrs Ross Gallon, 1; Mrs McCartie, 2; Mrs Goodin, 3. Men’s buttonhole: Mrs Gooding 1; Mrs G. Knowles, 2: Mrs G. Sadler, 3. Juniors:— Best article from sugar bag: Miss J. Goodin. 1; Miss B. Sadler, 2; Miss J. Conwell, 3. Shoulder spray: Miss J. Goodin, 1; Miss. G. Conwell. 2; Miss I. Zillwood, 3. Mr Hawker gave a very interesting address on shrubs which was listened to most attentively, members obtaining much whjable information. Op tf® motion of the president a votb^x'manks was passed to Mr Hawker and also to Mrs Hawker and Mrs Beavan. Both ladies were presented with shoulder sprays. The meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem. CALL ON FARMERS DEMAND FOR INCREASED PRODUCTION. Farmers of the Carterton district are invited to attend a meeting in the P. and A. Rooms. Carterton, tonight, commencing at 7.30 o’clock to discuss methods to increase production and appoint a district committee. Farmers of Dalefield, Belvedere, Carrington. Taratahi, Parkvale, V/aihakeke, Ahiaruhe and Ponatahi arc especially requested to attend, as the meeting is of some importance in view of the demands of the British Government to meet war conditions. Leading district farmers will speak on the need for immediate action, and the setting up of an organisation to ensure that production is increased.

DEATH OF OLD SETTLER

MR T. JOHNSTON. The death occurred at the Greytown Public Hospital last evening of a very old and respected settler in the person of Mr Tiros. Johnston, at the age of 89 years. He has been ailing for some considerable time past, but only entered Greytown Hospital a few days ago. He leaves a widow and a grown-up family. The funeral will take place tomcttrow. X Patriotic Committee. A meeting of the Carterton Patriotic Committee was held in the Borough Council Chambers last evening. The Mayor, Mr D. L. Taverner, presided. There were also present: Mesdames P. L. Beere, L. J. Fairbrother, Misses O. Wolters and C. Berriil, Messrs J. Steel, A. T. Murray, the Rev. W. J. Couling, 1. A. B. Lawrence and Geo. Brown, tpologies for absence were received SSJ&om Messrs B. Roberts, M.P.. L. H. Smart, W. Martin, F. Court and Gibb Johnston. Accounts amounting to £l2 2s la were passed for payment. It was resolved that a special meeting of the general committee and residents of the town and district be held on Wednesday next at the Dalefield Dairy Co’s, buildings, at which the executive committee is to repot t on the question of child evacuation iiorn Btitain. This question will be discussed by the meeting. It was resolved as a recommendation that the central committee consist of Ihe 15 members already elected as an executive committee, with the addition of one representative from the various country districts; (a) sub-committees to be appointed to deal with the farewelling of troops in each district; (b) a women’s committee to deal with gifts for overseas troops; (c) a committee to deal with rehabilitation; fd) a central executive from general committee to deal with matters of urgency and finIt was recommended that with the exception of the committee farewelling troops the sub-committee be limited to six members with power to obtain outside assistance. White Feathers. The contemptable act of sending “white feathers” through the Post Office to young men still continues in Carterton The latest victim is a person who has already enlisted and been accepted for service. This practice is a mean one and is punishable by law.

Hockey Teams. Carterton junior hockey team to play Wesley at Lansdowne at 1.30 p.m. on Saturday:—D. McKenzie, H. Abbott, H. Moss, R. Andrews. D. Williams, R. O’Keefe (captain), D. Gallon, L. Fitzgerald, K. Parker, J. O’Keefe, and B. Aplin. Carterton senior men’s team to play Wesley at Masterton tomorrow at 2.45 p.m. Cars will leave the Post Office at 2.15 p.m.:—A. Ward, A. Kay, I. Mackie, U. Sayer, M. Worsfold, D. Irwin, S. Ward, A. Fisher. S. Fisher, D. Jackson, A. Sewell and B. Roberts. Carterton junior ladies’ A team to play College B at Carterton at 3 p.m.:— R. Hopkins, N. Buick, M. McPhee, H. Corlett, B. Merwood, A. Williams, C. O'Keefe, D. George, B. Parker, J. Waring, L. Hopkins. Carterton senior ladies to play College Old Girls at Carterton: B. Irwin, T. Collier, T. Compton, M. Parker, M. Chambers. N. Finn, V. Ward, F. Jensen, I. Parker and another. Carterton thirds to play Wesley at Lansdowne at 1.30 p.m.:—B. Hopkins, D. Gallon, B. Goodin, W. Gallon, I. Martin,* L. Fitzgerald, L. Rzoska, B. Friar. W. Morris, B. Phelps, C. Gilbert, D. O'Keefe. Basketball. The Carterton B team to play Collegians at the College at 2.15 p.m. on court 3:— Goalthrowers, D. Sewell (captain), K. McKenna. C. Walker; centres, C. O’Keefe, G. McKenna, K. Hannah; defenders, P. Lipinski, M. James, B. Davies. The Belvedere team to play lona B at court 1 at 2.15 p.m.: —M. Green, M. Hedley (captain), D. Garratt. E. Garrett, E. Jenson, J. Benge. J. Goodin, N. James, M. Clark. Church Service. A Church of England service will bo held at Ponatahi on Sunday at 2.3(1 o’clock. Looking to the Future. Farmers throughout the Carterton district, apprehensive of conditions that may arise, have rallied to the urgent appeal of the Government for more intensive production and as a consequence, and a larger area of ground has been prepared for cultivation. Dairy farmers are also preparing for a greater cheese output at the factories in and around Carterton. Plants are being put in order for an early start and in this respect some factories expect to start operations earlier than usual. At the moment dairy farmers are faced with the problem of securing extra milk pans, but this may only be a temporary drawback. The scarcity of factory vats is another drawback at the present, but it is expected that although there is an acute shortage of material this also may be overcome. In any case the farmer is doing his best to face up to all difficulties. Basketball Dance. On Monday evening the Belvedere Basketball Club will hold a dance in the State Theatre. Holloway Street, Carterton. The girls, in whose aid the dance has been organised, have each Saturday to travel to Masterton to play their games and the proceeds from the dance will be devoted principally to defraying these travelling expenses. As the club is a popular one there is sure to be a large attendance. Card Party. A most enjoyable time was spent by those who attended the fortnightly “500" party at the Band Room under the auspices of the Carterton Home and School Association. Al the conclusion of the games supper was served. The prizes were won as follows: —Ladies: Mesdames Herdman. O'Halloran and King. Men: Messrs Ticehurst. Hooper and Collerlon.