CARTERTON BATHS

Wairarapa Times-Age, 19 November 1940, Page 7

CARTERTON BATHS

APPOINTMENT OF CARETAKER. The Baths Committee of the Carterton Borough Council met last evening for the purpose of considering the applications for the position of baths caretaker. Eight applications were received and Mr J. McKenzie was appointed. He will enter upon his duties when the baths are declared open for the season. The baths have been filled with fresh water from the borough’s high pressure service, and the surroundings at the baths have been cleaned up.

DRUIDS’ LODGE QUARTERLY MEETING. The quarterly summoned meeting of Totara Lodge No. 3 U.A.0.D., was held last night, Arch. Druid Bro. W. Fryer, presiding over a good attendance. Sick pay and accounts amounting to £49 15s were passed for payment. Grand Lodge forwarded contributions on account of lodge members on active service overseas. The election of officers resulted as follows: —Arch. Druid, Bro. C. Smith; vice-Arch. Druid, Bro. B. Neilsen; secretary, Bro. E. McKenzie; treasurer, Bro. R. Smith; Inside Guardian, Bro. W. Allen; Outside Guardian, Bro. H. Murrell; A.D. Bards, Bros. G. Bain and O. Geange; V.A. Bards, Bros. C. Geange and H. Bassett; musician, Bro. C. Kitchen; M.C.. Bro. H. Matson; auditor, Bro. H. Bassett; Friendly Society Council delegates, Bros. H. Matson and P. J. Reid. The newly-elected officers will be installed at next lodge night, Monday, December 2, by D.P. Bro. A. Stretton. All lodges in No. 1 District are to be invited to attend the ceremony, after which they will be entertained at supper. Dr. R. N. Campbell, lodge surgeon, was a visitor to the lodge, and discussed with members matters of general interest to the lodge.

BOY SCOUTS TALK ON OBSERVATION. After members of the Boy Scouts had been put through their usual weekly drill in the Scout Den last evening they were addressed by Mr C. Baynes on “Observation.” In his talk to the boys he stressed the meaning of the word “observation” as it applied to boysi in their everyday walk of life. The speaker was listened to with close attention and the talk should be of value to them in many ways. At the conclusion of his address Mr Baynes was accorded a vote of thanks. GIRL GUIDES ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Carter-ton-Greytown Girl Guides’ Association was held in the Presbyterian Hall. Carterton, when among those present were Mrs Holmes (Provincial Commissioner) and Mrs Bidwill (District Commissioner). Mrs Thompson (president) presided over about a dozen ladies. Apologies for absence were received from Mesdames Riddiford (Divisional Commissioner), Dennis, Wiggins, Pope, Svenson, Bayliss, Anker, Carter, Parker, Misses Wolters and Wiggins. The report and balance sheet were read and adopted, the latter showing a credit balance of £2 18s sd. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—President. Mrs Thompson; vice-presidents, Mesdames Jackson, Speedy, Bayliss and Horton; committee. Mesdames A. W. Horton, Johnson, M. Pope, L. J. Fairbrother, R. N. Campbell and Miss Wolters; hon auditor, Mr L. J. Fairbrother. Mrs Holmes (Provincial Commissioner) gave a most interesting and much appreciated address. .Mrs Thompson proposed a vote of thanks to the speaker, which was carried by acclamation. Afternoon tea was served by the committee. Carterton Girls' Club. Tonight members of the Carterton Girls’ Club will open a two-nights season with their 1940 revue at the King’s Theatre, Carterton. A packed house is assured as very heavy bookings have been made at Mr Wilf. Harry’s music store. The girls had a very successful full-dress rehearsal. The programme which is a lengthy one is well balanced. The opening chorus will be sung at 8 o’clock. The dressing and staging will be a feature of the revue. Memorial Square. Many complimentary remarks have lately been passed by visitors to Carterton concerning Carterton’s beauty

spot, the Soldiers' Memorial Square. At the present time the roses are in full bloom and make a very pretty sight, combined with the trees which were planted many years ago by the late Mr Parker, who was an enthusiastic horticulturalist, and who was in his day a very successful show exhibitor. The caretaker, Mr R. Priest, is deserving of a word of praise for the manner in which he keeps the garden and grounds in order.