CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 25 September 1940, Page 7

CARTERTON

BOROUGH AFFAIRS MEETING OF COUNCIL. (“Times-Age” Special.) The monthly meeting of the Carterton Borough Council was held last night and was presided over by the Mayor, Mr D. L. Taverner. There were also present Councillors J. Udy, O. W. Wolters. C. J. DeLacey, L. M. Clark. H. Mortensen. W. A. Hart and the Town Clerk. Mr P. A. Cole. Apologies for absence were received from Councillors E. McKenzie. C. E. Stevens and A - Copelands. "" i A statutory special meeting was held ‘ prior to the ordinary meeting-for the purpose of considering the balance sheet for year 1939-40. The balance sheet was adopted. The treasurers' statement showed that the revenue since the last meeting amounted to £677 Islld. The bank deposit was £1419 11s 9d and the bank credit balance £283 6s 9d. The Gasworks account showed a credit balance at the bank of £331 16s 2d. Accounts amounting to £370 4s 2d (District fund) and £204 5s 8d (Gasworks) were passed for payment. The Department of Internal Affairs forwarded amendments to the 1940 Act. It was pointed out that Section 45 was designed with the object of assisting borough councils in the demolition of dangerous and deserted buildings. In cases where the borough council itself takes action to 'demolish such a building the section provides that the money expended by the council in so doing is to be a first charge on the land concerned., The Masterton town clerk wrote in regard to an Emergency Reserve Corps for the Carterton Borough and South County, enclosing 100 Home Guard enrolment forms for use in the Wairarapa South County Zone. It was considered that until a suitable instructor was appointed and the proper equipment secured, the formation of the Home Guard would be of little good. It was resolved, on tne motion of the Mayor, that the matter be held over until the Borough received definite instructions in regard to the appointment of an instructor. Messrs Thos Borthwick and Sons, Australasia, Ltd, wrote stating that it had been the practice of the firm for some time past to make a donation of £6 6s to the Wairarapa and East Coast P. and A. Society, but for the duration of the war the firm had decided to make this donation to local patriotic societies, and 7 forwarded a cheque for £6 6s, which they desired to be placed to the credit of the patriotic fund. It was resolved that the firm be thanked for their donation, and that the amount be placed to the patriotic fund as requested. The Mayor referred to the death of the infant child of the borough foreman, Mr Geo James. It was decided that a letter of sympathy be forwarded to Mr and Mrs James. The Works Committee’s report was read and adopted. It was decided not to interfere with the playing areas of Carrington Park by ploughing them. It was resolved that, providing the Wairarapa P. and A. Society bore part of the cost, to lay new six inch sewer pipes from the showground conveniences to connect with the sewer in Belvedere Street. It was resolved that repairs be made ' to the roof of the Borough Council • building and to clean out a water service in Rhodes Street. The Gas Committee's report was read and. adopted. It was resolved that the gas manager's residence be insured against fire. It was decided that the lessee of the Cemetery Trust be notified that gorse and other noxious weeds must be cleared off the property. GOLF DRAW FOR COMPETITIONS. ' ■ - I The following is the draw for a fourball bogey competition to be played on 1 the Taratahi .links on Saturday:— 1 From No. 1 tee:—Taverner and Hart 1 v Clarke and Kiddie: George and Cal- ' lender v Taylor and Tankersley; Hugh- - es and Munro v Brown and Harry. From No. 3 tee: —Fisher and Barr v Moroney v Jackson; Roydhouse and /smith v Whitburn and Gustofsen; Lar- • • y sen and Dudson v Harrington and 1 Goodin. i From No. 11 tee: —Riggs and Wells v - Smart and Candy: Booth and Law- ‘ rence v Steel and Dwane; Beaven and Hill. 1 The following draw has been made 5 for a stableford and bogey round to be ‘ nlayed by the ladies on the Carte-ton £ links on Saturday:— t ~ From No. 7 tee —Mrs Callender v I Mrs Moroney; Miss Berrill and Mrs £ Murray; Mrs Harrington v Miss M. ‘ Campbell, Ms Colson and Mrs Robin- t son. 5 No. 11 tee —Miss Freer and Mrs 1 Dwane; Miss J. Booth and Miss Beav- c en; Miss Lamb v Miss McFarlane; Miss P. Renall v Miss I. Corlet; Mrs Ross v Miss Lane; Mrs Pointon v Miss M. Lawrence; Mrs R. N. Campbell v Miss Shankland: Miss Peters v Mrs Hind- 1 ley; Miss Armstrong v Miss N. Corlet; c Mrs Goodin v Mrs Gustofsen. x Mrs Murray and Mrs Colson will be c in charge of the afternoon tea. ' v ' c SCHOOL ASSOCIATION !' ENJOYABLE CARD PARTY. C At the fortnightly five hundred card party held last night in the band room j, under the auspices of the Home and n School Association there was a good t. attendance. The winners of the prizes were: Ladies. Mrs Hopkins 1. Mrs Nimot 2; Men, Mr F. Jackson 1, Mrs Tate (substitute), 2. Supper was ser- t. ved at the conclusion of the evening, a A committee meeting of the Home o and School Association was held at the y Carterton School yesterday afternoon, I r I there being present Mr W. Martin (in I a the chair), Mesdames F. L. Barr (sec- y

retary), Hurndell, Mellish, Naylor, Steffert, Paterson, King and Mr Stark. The treasurer reported that the Association was making good financial progress. Matters in connection with die annual school ball to be held during November were discussed, and it was eventually left to the teachers to decide what form this should take. MASONIC LODGE LADIES' NIGHT. The usual ladies’ night in connection with St Mark’s Masonic Lodge was held in the lodge's social hall last evening. The function took the form of a dinner, and a suitable toast list was honoured. Several vocal and musical items were given and were much appreciated by the large attendance. The gathering was brought to a close by the singing of the National Anthem. ' Teacher Farewelled. At the Carterton District High School yesterday afternoon the Headmaster (Mr W. Martin) and his teaching staff gathered to bid farewell to Mr lan Mackie, who has enlisted for active service and will go into camp at’ Trentham early in October. Mr Martin stated that Mr Mackie was a conscientious member of the staff, and he asked him to accept from the staff a safety razor. He expressed the wish that Mr Mackie would safely return to New Zealand and take up his position again on the Carterton District High School staff. Mr Mackie suitably returned thanks. Afternoon tea was provided by the lady teachers. Mr Mackie later left Carterton for the Auckland district where his parents reside. Personal. The death occurred at the Masterton Public Hospital yesterday of the in- | fant son of Mr and Mrs Geo. James, of South Carterton. He had been previously in hospital and seemed to be doing well. The child was home for a fortnight but became ill again, and was taken to the hospital, where he died. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved parents. The funeral will leave thi parents' residence tomorrow ' at 1.30 o'clock p.m. for the Clareville Cemetery. The flag at the Carterton Post Office is being flown at half-mast today owing to the death of Mr A. E. Jull, member of the House of Representatives for Waipawa.