CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 1 October 1940, Page 7

CARTERTON

ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS LOYAL HEART OF OAK LODGE. (“Times-Age” Special.) The fortnightly meeting of Loyal Heart of Oak Lodge of Odd Fellows, Manchester Unity, was held last evening, Sister M. E. Eagle, presiding. A vote of condolence to the relatives of the late P.G. Bro J. B. Bairstow was carried in silence. Accounts amounting to £74 5s Id were passed for payment. Brothers Tankersley and C. J. Fisher reported concerning a visit to Loyal Masterton Lodge on Monday, September 23. The Secretary’s action in forwarding a congratulatory message to Bro L. J. Stewart upon his appointment as Grand Secretary of the New Zealand branch was endorsed. The arrangements for a visit from the Grand Master and his officers to the next meeting of the Lodge on October 14 were left in the hands of the secretary. It is hoped that a large number of members will be present on the occasion. Loyal Masterton and other Wairarapa Lodges are to be invited to attend.

A vote of thanks was psased to the secretary for having arranged and forwarded gifts to two members on active service—one in England, and the other in Egypt. Reference was made by the secretary and by P.G. Bro A. J. Lindop (a cotrustee) to the long and faithful service rendered to the lodge by the late P.G. Bro J. B. Bairstow, and it was resolved to place on record the same in the minutes of the lodge. NEW POSTMASTER MR PANKHURST TAKES UP DUTIES. Mr E. A. Pankurst, of Wyndham, has been appointed postmaster at Carterton, and took up his duties today. Mr Norman Boyne, who has retired on superannuation, will still reside in Carterton. As postmaster, Mr Boyne 'was a very popular and painstaking official, and has made many friends in Carterton and the district. The citizens of Carterton will extend a hearty welcome to Mr Pankhurst

FAREWELL GATHERING PRESENTATIONS TO MR A. GEORGE. Mr -Athol George, a popular resident of Carterton, who has volunteered for active service with the Fourth Echelon, and who will go into camp on Thursday, was farewelled by the principals and staff of Messrs T. F. Watson and Co. on Saturday. Mr J. A. B. Lawrence said that Mr George had joined the firm fourteen years ago, years that he could look back on with pride and satisfaction, in the knowledge that he had the esteem and_respect of his employers and fellow workers and had done his duty in respect to assisting numerous local institutions. They wished him “good luck” and a safe return to Carterton. Mr T. F. Watson in a few wellchosen words handed to Mr George a wristlet watch, and Mr K. Keall made a presentation of a razor on behalf of the employees. Mr George in reply said he had spent fourteen very happy years in Carterton, but the call of duty had come and ; he was proud to go. He thanked them , for theid kind words and handsome . presents and hoped that the time would : not be far distant when he would be back in Carterton. The staff then all joined and sang “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow” and i gave three cheers for Mr George. ’ I

POSTMASTER RETIRES FAREWELL GATHERING At the residence of Mr V. Matthews, High Street, Carter ton, last evening, the staff of the Post Office gathered to honour the Postmaster, Mr Norman Boyne, who yesterday retired from the service on superannuation. Br Boyne .was transferred from Hunterville to Carterton, and has during his four years residence in Carterton made many friends. He was always a very courteous postmaster. Along with Mrs Boyne he has taken a keen interest in the social life of the town. Beside the staff of the local Post Office, there were several members from the Masterton Post Office also present. During the evening Mr Matthews, supervisor at the Carterton office, in a happy speech, referred to the ability and popularity of Mr’ Boyne, who always treated his staff with every consideration, as a result of which he had endeared himself to them all. They were sorry his time had come to retire on superannuation, but were glad to know he did not at present intend to leave Carterton. On behalf of the staff he had great pleasure in asking the guest of the evening to accept an eight-day striking clock as a slight token of the esteem in which he was held by the Carterton Post Office staff. Several other members of the staff spoke in similar strain. Mr Boyne suitably returned his thanks for the expressions of goodwill and the handsome present. Mr Matthews took the opportunity to welcome the new postmaster. Mr Pankhurst and his son. Mr Pankhurst said that he was pleased to have received promotion to Carterton ana he hoped that he would be able to work amicably with his staff. The time was spent in songs, music, and games. Supper was provided and a happy gathering ended with the singing of ‘■Auld Lang Syne." Going to Camp. A number of Territorials paraded at the Carterton railway station this!'

morning to join others en route to the camp at Dannevirke. The men are going on duty for a three months’ refresher course. Knitted Garments for Navy. A parcel of knitted caps, scarves, jerseys and sox has been forwarded to the men of the British Navy. These garments were provided out of funds raised from the holding of euchre tournaments managed.by Mrs H. Hodder on behalf of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union. Mrs Hodder and her assistants are to be commended for their untiring efforts in war work. The Women’s Division has now commenced the collection of money for the London Distress Fund. So far £4 10s has been raised for this purpose. Vital Statistics. There were 24 births, 21 marriages and 16 deaths in Carterton during the quarter ended September 30. Consignment of Cheese. A fairly large consignment of cheese was railed to. Wellington today from the various cheese factories in Wairarapa. Parkvale Hall Committee. On Saturday next a dance and euchre party will be held in the Parkvale Hall. For the euchre prizes will be given. Good music, an excellent floor and supper will be provided. The prices for admission are fixed at 2s and Is. and the proceeds will go towards the Hall funds. As the dances held in the Parkvale Hall are always popular, there should be a large attendance. Sale of Pedigree Bulls. j Mr L. S. Gallon, a successful Hol-stein-Friesian cattle breeder, has recently disposed of several two-year-old bulls to clients in the Forty-Mile Bush. The animals were the progeny of a highly-bred sire, and were sold at a very satisfactory figure. Personal Items. Mr E. J. Matson has returned to his home after having undergone an operation at the Masterton Hospital. Constable W. C. Robertson left Carterton this morning on a holiday to be spent in Wellington, Auckland and other places.