CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 15 August 1940, Page 7

CARTERTON

MOTORISTS’ AFFAIRS AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION MEETING. ("Times-Age” Special.) The president, Mr H. Lawson, presided over the monthly meeting of the Wairarapa Automobile Association held at Greytown on Tuesday night. Twenty-seven new members were elected. The Masterton Borough Council wrote stating that it could not comply with the association’s request to ereci two white indication posts at the junction of Villa Street with the Main Street. The borough engineer had inspected the locality and considered it safe for motorists without such indicators. Mr Hubbard expressed the opinion that the attitude of the Masterton Borough Council was very disheartening. The association, after due consideration, advanced proposals for safeguarding travelling motorists, but the council, in its wisdom, refused to sympathetically consider them. There were other instances he could quote. It was resolved to further write to the Masterton Borough Council reiterating the opinion that white posts would be decidedly helpful at the Villa Street junction; also that Messrs Hubbard and Jones wait upon the council to fully express the association's views. Mr Hubbard undertook to drive the borough engineer to the Villa Street junction at night and point out the danger. The secretary of the. North Island Motor Union wrote advising that the annual conference would be held at Auckland on Friday, August 30. Messrs H. Lawson and N. C. C. Shepherd were appointed delegates to attend the conference.

Mr R. W. Roydhouse was re-appoint-ed to the executive of the North Island Motor Union.

The secretary of the North Island

Motor Union wrote advising that the #--heyCUtives of the North and South * Island Motor Unions had decided that, as a patriotic gesture, two ambulances be provided (if and when required) for the New Zealand troops, at home or overseas, one from the North Island and one from the South. The combined cost would be £l2OO. The Union wished to know whether the Wairarapa Association would fall in with the proposal and provide its share of the cost. —lt was unanimously resolved that the Wairarapa Association do its part in providing funds for the purchase of the ambulances. In regard to a “Safety First” campaign and the education of children in road usage, it was decided to approach headmasters of Wairarapa schools requesting permission for patrols to deliver road safety lectures in schools. It was also resolved to ascertain particulars of the system in use by the Auckland Association, together with details of the cost and use of moving pictures. Mr Roydhouse reported that the Wairarapa South County Council had metalled the road into Mt. Holdsworth and it was now in better condition than it had been for many years past. He moved that a letter of appreciation to sent to the council. Mr Lawson extended a welcome to Mr D. B. Carrick who had been in hospital and had returned to the executive meetings. He also mentioned that the No. 2 Patrol (Mr M. Flaws) was in hospital and had undergone an operation and that Mr C. J. Nix, a member of the executive was also ill. The Masterton sub-committee reported that the rooms over the State Theatre decided upon by the association had been prepared and the cost of

furnishing would be approximately £l5O. —It was resolved that instructions be given to proceed with the work. Seven applications were received for the position of sub-agent at Mast’erton, and after full consideration it was resolved that Mr A. T. P. Hubbard be appointed.

BURGLARY MOTOR GARAGE BROKEN INTO. Cn Tuesday night or early Wednesday moving the premises of Mr T. W. Lipinski, motor engineer, were broken into and although things were upset in the office nothing appeared to have been taken away. Yesterday morning when Mr Lipinski arrived at the garage it appeared that an attempt had been made unsuccessfully to force the front door with a jemmy. Being unsuccessful in this effort the intruders made an investigation of the lavatory near the ladies waiting room where they forced an entrance by pushing the glass from the ventilation window and climbing through, thus making their way to the office. This also was found to be locked and did not yield to the jemmy and finally an entrance was made through the office window. Everything was turned up-side down in a quest, it is thought, for money. An attempt to move the safe, a fairly heavy one, was without avail, although it was shifted slightly from its base. Keys that were on the wall in the office V'ere evidently tried to open the safe and counter register. but without avail. There was little left in the office when it was locked up on Tuesday evening and the intruders got nothing for their troubles. The matter was reported to the police and Detective-Sergeant Kane, who made an investigation on Wednesday morning, has the matter in hand. SOCIAL AFTERNOON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The ladies of St Andrew’s Guild held a social afternoon in the S.S. Hall on Tuesday. There were about 50 ladies present. After the singing of the Doxology. Mrs Coaling. who presided, apologised for the unavoidable absence of

Mrs Every, president of the guild, and welcomed the ladies.

A proverb competition was held. Miss Mitchell gave a recitation, and Mrs V. L. Robinson contributed a song, accompanied by Miss Armstrong. Each of these ladies was the recipient of a shoulder spray and a posy was given to Mrs Coulihg. A competition, causing much merriment, was won by Mrs Loasby, with Miss Nancy Thomson 2nd. Afternoon tea was served by the ladies and enjoyed by all. Mrs Couling thanked all for their attendance, with a special word of thanks to Mrs Martin. It is hoped to hold several of these afternoons throughout the year, that they may be a means of bringing the members of the congregation in closer contact with one another. The singing of the National Anthem brought to a close a most successful afternoon. SOLDIERS HONOURED TARATAHI WEST FUNCTION. The Taratahi West School was packed on Saturday night when the residents of Carrington and Taratahi West and visitors from outside districts gathered to honour Lance Corporal Ivan Blake, eldest son of Mr and Mrs H. J. Blake. Dancing, interspersed with items given by the pupils of the Taratahi West School under the leadership of Mr J. Watson, teacher, were heartily applauded. Messrs Watson, Edwards and Parker played for the dances. Mr W. R. Daysh was an efficient M.C.

Mr E. L. Rayner said that LanceCorporal Blake had always been in the fore from the time he started school, and everything he started, from school work at Taratahi and later at Wairarapa College, including sport, had always been done to the best of his ability. He felt sure Lance-Corporal Blake would be a credit to Taratahi wherever he went and would be a credit to his father in whose footsteps'as a soldier, he was following, said Mr Rayner amidst applause. Mr Rayner presented Lance-Corporal Blake with a wristlet watch from the settlers of Carrington and Taratahi West. Lance-Corporal Blake, in returning, thanks, said he would never forget Taratahi wherever he was. The ladies provided supper. Dancing was continued till midnight and the evening finished with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne” and “God Save the King.” PARCEL EVENING BRIDE-TO-BE HONOURED. Dalefield Hall was filled to capacity last evening when the residents tendered a parcel evening and dance to Miss V. Jones in honour of her approaching marriage with Mr Gordon Tildersley, of Carterton. Music for the dancing was played by Mrs V. J. Ashton and Mr W. Harding. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Mr and Mrs H. Torrey. Mr Ashton was an efficient M.C. and kept dancing going spiritedly throughout the evening. Much appreciated extras were played by Mrs Rogers and a visitor from Kaituna. At an appropriate interval Mr J. Todd asked Miss Jones to accept and open the many gift parcels, which she did amid applause. Mr Gordon Tildersley thanked everyone for the evening tendered to them and for the beautiful presents. Supper was provided and enjoyed, and the gathering broke up after midnight with the singing of the National Anthem. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE MEETING AT PARKVALE. The monthly meeting of the Parkvale Women’s Institute was held in the Parkvale Hall yesterday afternoon, Mrs B. Renall presiding. The meeting opened with the “Ode to Friendship,” aspiration and prayers for peace. Correspondence from headquarters was read regarding donations from institutes to the war fund. It was decided to forward £4 from the. Park vale Institute. A letter was also received thanking members for clothing sent to the Lady Galway Patriotic Guild. Donations were received for the wool fund from Mesdames H. Rayner. F. Stubbs and M. Tocker, who were heartily thanked. A bring and buy stall, held for the wool and soldiers’ parcel fund, did a brisk trade during the afternoon. A most interesting lecture on growing gladioli bulbs was given by the Rev. W. F. Stent. Bq lbs donated to the institute by Mr Stent were distributed amongst members and a competition will be held for the best bloom in February. Mr Stent was accorded a hearty vote of thanks and presented with a buttonhole.

During the afternoon. Miss O. Wolters. now a member of the Dominion Council, gave a report on the Dominion Conference held in Wellington last

month. Miss Wolters was thanked and presented with a shoulder spray.

The monthly competitions resulted as follow: —Senior: Shortbread to be sent to soldiers: Mrs W. Renall, 1; Mrs B. Renall, 2; Mrs C. Jenson, 3. Best polyanthus: Mrs B. Renall, 1; Mrs J. Taplin, 2; Mrs R. Williams, 3. Junior: Banana cake: Miss A. Williams, 1. Junior, best flower: Miss A. Williams. 1; Miss N. Williams, 2; Miss H. McKinnon, 3. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mesdames L. Rayner, J. Rayner and W. Renall. The afternoon concluded with the singing of the National Anthem. Lady Galway Guild. A further parcel of 70 articles has been sent to the Lady Galway Guild by Mrs J. Fisher and helpers, of Clareville. Back to Camp. The remaining soldiers who were on leave left Carterton yesterday afternoon and were given a send-off at the railway by a number of residents. As the train moved out three cheers were given for the men. Boy Scouts. The weekly card evening held in connection with the Boy Scout Troop for patriotic purposes took place last evening. There was a large attendance and. the prizes were won by Mrs T. G. Underhill 1. Mrs T. Hodder 2 (ladies), and Messrs P. Hodder 1 and T. Daysh Personal. Mr “Terry” Dwane. son of Mr and Mrs J. Dwane, of Park Road, left Carterton this morning to take up a position in Wellington.