CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 7 December 1940, Page 9

CARTERTON

WOMEN’S DIVISION SUCCESSFUL FLOWER SHOW. (“Times-Age” Special.) There was a good attendance at the annual flower show of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union held in the Masonic Hall. Carterton, yesterday afternoon. The blooms made an excellent display. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. HawKer were the judges, the former of the flowers, 'and the latter the decorative section. The following were the awards: Roses, Mrs. L. Rayner 1, Mrs. G. Couper 2, Mrs. H. Abbott 3. Sweet peas, Mrs. G. Couper 1, Mrs. K. Reid 2, Mrs. J. Standen 3. Petunia, Mrs. G. Couper 1, Mrs. E. W. Allen 2 and 3. Russell Lupins, Mrs. E. W. Allen 1, Mrs. P. Hodder 2, Mrs. J. Standen 3. Pansy, Mrs. G. Couper 1, Mrs. H. E. Ordish 2, Mrs. L. Rayner 3. Viola, Mrs. G. Couper 1, Mrs. P. Hodder 2, Mrs. E. W. Allen 3. Antirrhinium, Mrs. E. L. Rayner 1, Mrs. E. W. Allen 2, Mrs. J. Standen 3. Iceland Poppies, Mrs. E. W. Allen 1, Mrs. G. Couper 2, Mrs. L. Rayner 3. Oriental Poppies, Mrs. L. Rayner 1, Mrs. Swan 2, Mrs. G. Couper 3. Shrubs, Mrs. G. Couper 1 and 2, Mrs. E. W. Allen 3. Floating bowl. Mrs. G. Couper 1 and 2. Vase for Effect, Mrs. G. Couper 1, Mrs. J. Standen 2, Mrs. H. E. Ordish 3. Points Prize, Mrs. G. Couper, 30 points, 1; Mrs. E. W. Allen, 13 points, 2; Mrs. L. Rayner, 8 points, 3. Monthly competition: Flowers, Mrs. Bassett 1, Mrs. Couper 2, Mrs. J. Warrington 3. Shrubs, Mrs. G. Couper 1, Mrs. G. Couper 2, Mrs. E: W. Allen, 3.

CONSTABLE ROBERTSON FAREWELL GATHERING. The police officers of the Wairarapa assembled at the Courthouse, Carterton. yesterday afternoon to bid goodbye to Constable Robertson, who has retired from the force on superannuation after 43 years' service. Constable Robertson entered the ranks of the police in Leith, Scotland, in 1897, and on March 27, 1901, joined the South African Mounted Constabulary during the Boer War and served for a period of three years, being discharged at Bloemfontein on March 26, 1904. For his service during that war he received the Queen Victoria South African Medal for meritorious service. After retiring he spent six months in the wilds of Africa on a big game shooting expedition. In 1904 he returned to Leith, and was again sworn in for police service. In May, 1909, he arrived in New Zealand as a police officer and was for nine months at Christchurch. From there he transferred to Rangiora where he was stationed for 10 years. He was in Murchison in 1921, and shortly after the 1929 earthquake was transferred to the new station at Miramar, Wellington. He came to Carterton eight years ago. Sergeant Doggett, of Masterton, said it was with considerable regret that they met to bid farewell to Constable Robertson, who had been a very painstaking and conscientious officer. They were all sorry he was retiring from the force, and that he was leaving the Wairarapa. He hoped that Constable Robertson would have a happy life in retirement with his wife and daughter in Wanganui. On behalf of his fellow officers he asked Constable Robertson to accept a hanging mirror.

Constables A. McLeod and H. McNamara of Featherston, A. Gregor (Greytown), J. G. Gillies (Carterton) and Mr. J. C. Corbishley (Mastertonl spoke in a similar strain. Constable Robertson thanked his fellow officers for their expressions of goodwill and for their splendid gift. Although he had decided to live his retired life in Wanganui he would on occasions return to see his Carterton and Wairarapa friends. *

DANCE AT BELVEDERE AN ENJOYABLE GATHERING. Despite the unfavourable weather conditions last evening there was a good attendance at the Belvedere schoolroom on the occasion of the dance held there. The gathering was a most enjoyable one and excellently managed, reflecting the greatest credit on all concerned. The music was supplied by Mrs Rogers, of Dalefield, and much appreciated extras were played by Messrs Kiddie and A. Morris. 'The Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss Einn and Mr G. Phelps. The duties of M.C. were capably carried out by Mr A. E. Reid. Horne Guard. The first parade of the Home Guard will be held on Tuesday next in the Band Room, at 7.30 p.m. Personal Items. Mr. Martin J. Parker, of Dalefield, lef/r this morning for Wellington, en roAte to Invercargill to judge the Friesian cattle at the Invercargill Show which will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday next. Cricket. Although Carterton has no team in the Wairarapa Cricket Association’s competitions it is proposed to play matches during the season between players in various parts of the district.

Ottawa.—Two charming young French ladies, France and Marianne are touring Canada for the benefit of National Refugee work. The young ladies are actually two dolls winch were presented to Princess Elizabe h and Princess Margaret when their Ma jesties, King George and Queen _Etoabeth visited France in 19u8 Fiance and Marianne, which were sent to Canada by the Queen, are accompanied on their tour by elaborate wardrobes designed by the most eminent of French dressmakers,