CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 30 July 1940, Page 7

CARTERTON

SAVAGE CLUB COMPLIMENTARY KORERO. ("Times-Age” Special.) At a complimentary korero tendered by the Carterton Savage Club to members of the R.S.A., an excellent programme of songs and sketches was staged by the Savage Club and a very enjoyable time spent. Big Chief D. Taylor presided. At an interval in the proceedings Mr H. T. Murray, chairman of the Carterbranch of the R.S.A., said he had a very pleasant duty to perform. They were aware that the secretary of the Carterton Returned Soldiers' Association was leaving to take up military cutties at the Rongotea aerodrome and members of the Carterton branch wished to express their appreciation of the splendid services rendered by Mr Gibb Johnston who had been a faithful secretary to the R.S.A. for the past eight years. On behalf of the members he asked Mr Johnston to accept a wristlet watch as a token of their esteem, and wished him good luck and good health in his military duties. Mr Johnston suitably returned thanks. Supper was provided and the gathering brought, to a close by the singing of the National Anthem. FOOTBALL CLUB BALL AN OUTSTANDING SUCCESS. There was a. large and happy crowd at the Carterton Football Club’s annual ball held in the King's Theatre last night. A feature of the function was the decorations, a very strong Patriotic note being irr evidence. Red shaded lamps cast a warm hue over a brilliant scene as the floor gradually filled with visitors from all parts of the Wairarapa to dance to excellent music supplied by Tom Udy’s Orchestra. Large banners with the captions "Welcome" were hung along the walls and the whole made a very effective decorative scheme. Messrs J. Fitzgerald, F. Fitzgerald and J. Steffert were capable M.’sC. and kept the proceedings moving with a swing. Extras were, played by Miss Lorenzen and Messrs T. Udy and J. Bryce. A lucky spot competition was won by Mr Geo Brown Junr, and Mrs F. Fitzgerald. An excellent supper was presided over by a ladies’ committee. Dancing was continued until an early hour this morning, when the singing of the National Anthem brought an outstanding social success to a close. The joint secretaries. Messrs G. Brown and T. Harp, and the committee are to be congratulated on their efforts. As a result of the ball the Mayor’s Citizens’ Fund will benefit considerably. WEDDING . MILLER—WILSON A wedding of considerable interest took place at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church on Saturday, the contracting parties being Grace Elenda, third daughter of Mr and Mrs W. Wilson, of Carrington, and Charles Douglas, elder son of Mr and Mrs Chas. E. Miller, of Carrington. The officiating clergyman was the Rev W. J. Couling. The bride, who was escorted by her father, looked charming in a gown of white satin, with high neckline, rucked semi-circular bodice, and long sleeves rounded over the hands, her long full skirt forming a train. She wore a long, trailing veil held in place with a halo of tiny lilies and she carried a shower bouquet of lilies, freezias. winter roses and maidenhair fern. Master William Sewell, nephew of the bride, was page boy and carried the bride’s train. He wore a suit of white satin. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Gladys Wilson, who wore an iceblue silk velvet costume made with a high neckline, a rucked semi-circular bodice, long sleeves rounded over the hands. She wore a top knot of clover oTchids in her hair and carried a bouquet of clover heather orchids and winter roses. She also wore a beautiful string of pearls, the gift of the bridegroom. Mr Gordon Miller, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. As Mr and Mrs Miller left the church, the bride was presented with silver horseshoes by Rhys and Graeme Davies, cousins of the bride. At the residence of the bride’s parents, a buffet afternoon tea was served, Mrs W. Wilson; mother of the bride, receiving the guests in a rust ensemble, being assisted by the bridegroom’s mother, Mrs Miller, dressed in a navy costume. Both wore shoulder sprays. Later Mr and Mrs C. D. Miller left on their honeymoon, the bride travelling in a navy costume, with accessories to tone. Two members of the Carterton Highland Pipe Band piped the bride into the church. Mr and Mrs C. D. Miller’s future home will be Lower Hutt. DRUIDS’ LODGE ORDINARY MEETING. Arch Druid Bro W. Fryer presided over the meeting of Totara Lodge No 3. U.A.0.D., held last night. Seven members declared on the sick funds of the Lodge, four of whom are in Hospital. One clearance was granted on the application of a member to Mackay Lodge. Taihape. The return for the quarter ended May was read showing l a total of 242 financial benefit members. Two members were struck off the roll and one

member suspended from the benefits for non-payment of contributions. The Lodge representative on the Friendly Societies' Hospital Association reported on the business done at the annual meeting. General dissatisfaction was expressed at the action of the association in again imposing the man-! agement levy which was unnecessary and several members signified their intention of withdrawing from the association. It is anticipated that in the near future the Social Security benefits will embrace hospital treatment of outpatients after which there will be no need for the Hospital Association to exist. Sick pay and accounts amounting te £ll3 18s sd, including £B3 14s Grand. Lodge dues, were passed for payment. It was announced that Brother P. J. Reid had entered the Masterton Hospital on Sunday to undergo an operation, and for the first time in ten years he was absent from a lodge meeting. Personal Items. Mr A. G. Rabbitts has been appointed secretary to the Carterton branch of the R.S.A.. in succession to Mr Gibb Johnston, who has gone into camp al the Rongotea aerodrome. Mr J. Cadenhead, of Tyne Street Carterton. acting upon medical advice, entered the Masterton Hospital yesterday to undergo treatment. Mrs G. Morris, of Kent Street. Carterton, leaves for Hastings tomorrow where she will be the guest of Mrs Vidal. Mr Ben Rayner's many friends will be pleased to learn that he is about again after having spent several weeks in the Masterton Hospital. Accused Person Detained. The police have received word that the person who is alleged to have illegally taken Mr W. Stevens's bread delivery van recently has been detained in Wellington.