CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 25 October 1940, Page 7

CARTERTON

CARTER’S BUSH VISIT OF INSPECTION. (“Times-Age” Special.), The Carter Home Committee, consisting of the Mayor, Mr D. L. Taverner, Councillors E. McKenzie, J. Udy, C. J. De Lacey and the Rev W. F. Stent, motored out to Carter’s Bush yesterday for the purpose of inspecting the serious erosion the - Ruamahanga River was making in an adjacent property and which must eventually cause damage to the southern extremity of the property. .'The last heavy flood in the river swept away large willows from the bank of the stream and carried them out into the river-bed, thereby causing water to get in behind the bank and wash away the soil. After a thorough examination of the position it was agreed that nothing could be done at present in the matter, other than to keep a watchful eye on the course of the river. The committee then inspected the Carter Home and found everything in good order. OBITUARY MR PRESTON EDWARDS. After an illness extending over some - months there passed away at his residence, Ponatahi, a well known and highly respected settler and successful farmer in the person of Mr Preston Edwards. • The deceased did not take any part in active public life. Born at Parkvale, Carterton, in 1888, he had resided all his life in the district. During the 1914-18 war he enlisted for service, but did not leave New Zealand as the armistice intervened during his ■ camp period. He was a keen member of the Church of England. Deceased’s wife predeceased him last year, and he is survived by a son (Mr A. Edwards) and a daughter (Miss Jean Edwards), Three sisters reside in Park Road. Carterton. The funeral will take place tomorrow, the cortege leaving his late residence at Ponatahi, for the Clareville Cemetery, after a short service commencing at 1 o’clock.

BOY SCOUTS SUCCESSFUL CARD PARTY. The weekly card party conducted by the Carterton Boy Scout Troop for patriotic purposes was held on Wednesday evening. The prizes were won by Mrs Clifton (Palmerston North). Mrs Jackson, Mrs J. Martin and M. Ticehurst. | SCHOOL ASSOCIATION CARD PARTY. There was a large attendance in the Band Room for the fortnightly “five hundred” card tournament held under the auspices of the Home and School Association. The prizes were won as follows:—Ladies: Mesdames Townsend. 1; Owens. 2. Men: Messrs Hooper, 1; Knutson, 2. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE MEMBERS ENTERTAINED. Yesterday Mrs A. Knutson, Clifton Avenue, entertained the members of the Carterton Women’s Institute Garden Circle. Owjng to the unfavourable weather it was not possible to enjoy to the fullest extent Mrs Knutson’s beautiful garden. A very pleasant time was spent in community singing and competitions. Afternoon tea was provided. On behalf of the members, Mrs Pink thanked Mrs Knutson for her hospitality and presented her with a posy as a mark of appreciation of her kindness. Personal Items. Mrs L. J. Upritchard, of Park Road, Carterton, is visiting Wanganui. Privates lan J. Mackie and P. C. Bond, of the Seventh Field Ambulance Corps, left Carterton by yesterday afternoon’s train for Trentham, and were given a hearty send off by a number of friends. Westerly Storm. .♦Y strong storm raged in the district, last evening. Vegetable gardens in consequence suffered considerably. Church Service. A Church of England service will be held at Waihakeke at 2 o’clock on Sunday afternoon.