CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 28 October 1940, Page 7

CARTERTON

BOWLING OPENING OF SEASON. (“Times-Age" Special.) The Carterton Bowling Club's green was officially opened by the president, Mr Gordon Hughan, on Saturday fast. The weather was fine, and the green was in splendid order. There was a large attendance, despite counter attractions, including visitors from Masterton, Martinborough and Masterton Park clubs. The president warmly welcomed all the bowlers and said that he hoped they would have an enjoyable time. Since last season the club had suffered three bereavements in their membership, namelyJMessrs W. F. Roydhouse and the Rev.Wl. Young (life members), and Mr C. Savill. He asked all to stand in silence for a few moments as a mark of respect. This was carried out. Mr Hughan slated that a ladies’ club had been formed in conjunction with the men’s club, it being the first ladies club in Wairarapa. He slated Carterton was the. oldest bowling club in the “Wairarapa and these two facts were something to be proud of. He thanked Mr Harold Renall, of Kokotau, for supplying the club with top dressing for the green. Mr C. Nielson for taking levels of the green, lhe retiring green committee, the working bees for improvements carried out and in this connection he specially thanked Messrs Simmonds. Harrington, Clark and others. Thanks were also extended io rhe businessmen of Carterton for assistance. and Mr Jas. Steel for looking after the billiard table. Votes of sympathy were extended to bowlers who are on the sick list, (Messrs E. T. Beaven and L. J. Harris, and a wish expressed that they would soon be back on the green again. The president called upon Mrs Chatwin to throw up the “kitty" and bowl the first bowl which she did amid applause. The club’s flag was then hoisted and the green declared officially open for play. The bowlers then adjourned to the ladies’ green when the president welcomed the ladies and said he was proud to be president and to open the first ladies’ club and green in the Wairarapa._He hoped that they would experience many pleasant hours of play and that at the end of the season they would have improved in play to such an extent that they would be strong enough to challenge the men players. He called upon Miss Lamb to throw the jack and bowl the first bowl which she did. Mr Geo. Hayne, president of the Wairarapa Bowling Centre, expressed his pleasure at being present and congratulated the Carterton Club upon having the honour of establishing the first lady Bowling Club and green in the Wairarapa. He hoped the ladies would .enjoy their games. Teams were then chosen and enjoyable games played. A hearty vote of thanks was passed by acclamation to Mesdames Chatwin. Stubbs and Sorensen for supervising the tea arrangements. TENNIS CARRINGTON PARK CLUB. The official opening of the Carrington Park Lawn Tennis Club took place on Saturday afternoon, Mr W. Vaughan, president of the club extending a hearty welcome to old and new members and visitors. In doing so he said that he hoped the 1940-41 season would be a successful one for the members. He declared the season open by driving the first ball across the net. Games were arranged and a most pleasant time spent. Aftenoon tea was provided.

AIR RAIDS ON ENGLAND GERMAN PILOTS "FED UP.” Writing to her son in Carterton from England, an English lady, 73 years of age, forwards interesting accounts of the raids over London. "Many of the German pilots who come over are getting fed up, and several have come to earth on their own account,” she writes. “One who came down during the night, said that he could not go back over the North Sea. Another pilot came down with his winter outfit and gave himself The next day, after terrific air battles, a parachutist came drifting down. When he landed he was badly wounded, both legs being broken. Another German had a leg amputated. He would not have an anesthetic as he was afraid the doctor would kill him. Another captured German airman was terrified as he knew we cut the throats of all captured. What a surprise some of them must get. On August 31 a German parachutist landed safely but was slightly burnt on the head. When he came down 'dozens of women from a nearby estate rushed out with carving knives, hatchets, etc., apparently to kill him. but the Home Guards were there first and saved his life. They gave him a drink and a cigarette. He was scared stiff and kept saying in good English: ‘What are you going to do to me.’ Children don’t seem to worry much about raids, but seem to rather enjoy them.” HEAVY RAIN RIVERS IN FLOOD. Heavy rain fell throughout the night and as a consequence the Waiohine River, backed up by the Maungaterere, Kaipatangata, Hinaki and other streams, is in high flood. At Mr Canisters property. Swamp Road most of the land is under water. The water crossed, the Main Highway on the Carterton side of the Waiohine bridge. The water is rising rapidly and on enquiry the Carterton representative of the "Times-Age” was informed that at 10 o’clock this morning the conditions were such that a record flood was pro-

bable. Quite recently a flood in the Waiohine River caused the stop bank to collapse on the Ahikouka side 01 the bridge and it is possible that a large volume of water is crossing the road there. At Dalefield the Maungaterere Stream has broken its bank and all low lying land is under water. The water is flowing across the roadway between the railway line and the cheese factory, but this did not preven: milk suppliers reaching the Dalefield factory. Swamp Road suppliers to the factory could not reach the main road this morning and had to deliver their milk by way of Matarawa. The Ruamahanga River is not running very high. PARCEL EVENING GATHERING AT PARKVALE. The "parcel evening” and dance given in honour of the recent marriage of Mrs L. Mead (nee Miss Isla Booth) at the Parkvale Hall on Saturday night was well attended. Visitors were present from all parts of the district and a very enjoyable time was spent until midnight when the gathering was brought to a close by the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.” Excellent dance music was played by Mrs V. J. Ashton and Mr G. Harding. Mr Ashton acted as M.C. . At a suitable interval in the proceedings Mr E. T. Bliss asked Mrs Meads to accept and open the large array of parcels brought for her which she did amid applause. Mr Meads, on behalf of his wife, heartily thanked everyone for their presents and the enjoyable evening given in their honour. WAIRARAPA SHOW WORKING BEE ON GROUNDS. Members of the management committee of the Wairarapa and East Coast P. and A. Society are busy on the grounds today fixing up pen numbers, etc., and making other arrangements in connection with the annual show which will be held on Wednesday and Thursday. Already several side show tents and stands have been erected on the grounds. Borough Council. The monthly meeting of the Carterion Borough Council will be held tomorrow night. Personal Items. Mr R. Nunn, who has been recuperating in South Wairarapa, after his recent illness, has returned to his home. Mr Thornton, of Park Road, Carterton, celebrated his 80th birthday on Saturday last. Mr Thornton is hale and hearty. Mr Jas. Hart, of Island Bay, was a visitor to Carterton yesterday. The funeral of the late Mr Preston Edwards took place on Saturday afternoon and was largely attended. Many beautiful wreaths were sent testifying to the popularity of the deceased. A short service was held at the residence by the Rev W. F. Stent, who afterwards conducted the funeral service at the graveside. The pall bearers were Messrs C. Swinn, P. Swinn, L. Knowles, V. L. Robinson, T. Snell and F. Hood. Constable W. Robertson, of Carterton, who has been on annual leave, resumed his duties yesterday. Constable R. Hill, who has been acting-officer in charge of the local station, has returned to Masterton.