CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 4 January 1941, Page 7

CARTERTON

HARVESTING OPERATIONS NOW IN FULL SWING. (“Times-Age" Special.) The fine weather has resulted in the ripening of crops, and harvesting is in full swing. ' V LATE MRS MARY E. EAGLE FUNERAL THIS MORNING. The. funeral of the late Mrs Mary E. Eagle took place this morning and was attended by a largo number of mourners. A short service was held in St. Mark’s Church after which the college proceeded to the Clareville Cemetcij where the Rev. Canon Sykes, of Greytown, conducted the burial service. The pall-bearers were Messrs L. Knutson, G. W. Busby, R. P. Wakelin, C. J. DeLacey, A. W. Hayden and A. J. Lindop. Many beautiful wreaths were forwarded by relatives and sympathisers. POPULAR MANAGER MR A. O'LEARY FAREWELLED. Mr A. O'Leary, the popular manager of the Carterton branch of the W.F.C.A., who is to go into camp on Tuesday, was tendered a farewell social at the Marquis of Normanby Hotel, last evening. About 30 sat down to a dinner given in his honour, including wives of members of the stat! and visitors from other Wairarapa branches. Mr J. H. Cunningham, general manager of the Masicrton branch, presided. A short toast list was honoured. Mr Cunningham in proposing the health of Mr O’Leary said that their guest was the first branch manager to voluntarily join up with the armed forces. He had at all times served the W.F.C.A. faithfully and well. In a period extending over 21 years, he had been 18 years at the firm's headquarters at Masterton in the stock department, and had attended to all outside business in this’ connection in a very capable waj. Three years ago Mr O Leary was appointed general manager of the Carterton branch and had built up a verj good business connection. They were all proud he had volunteered his services for his King and Country, and he extended the wish that their gues would always enjoy good health and, come back to Carterton fit and well. ; Mr D. Taylor, manager of the Drap-, cry Department al Carterton. speaking, on behalf of the local branch, referred! to the good relations which had always existed between the staff and their manager. He asked Mr 0 Leary to accept on behalf of the Cartel ton members of the W.F.C.A., a small token of their respect. He wished Mi ■ O’Leary good luck, good health and a safe return. Other speakers were Messrs Geo. Scrimgeour (Greytownl, G. Holmes (Masterton). H. Kisenberg (Masterton), J. Finn and B. Whitburn (Carterton)'and Mrs J. Finn (Carterton) on behalf of lady members of the staff. Mr O'Leary’s health was toasted, accompanied by the singing of "For He’s a Jollv Good Fellow.'’ Mr A. O'Leary, in replying, said that ho was glad to be able to do his duty to his Country. He thanked all for the dinner tendered to him. and for their present and the kind words expressed. Fire Precautions. The railway ganger and his workmen are busy burning dry grass on the Carterton-Waingawa section of the railway line in view of the danger of fires from sparks from railway engines. Tar Sealing of Footpaths. The borough overseer. Mr Geo James and his staff will soon commence the work of tar sealing footpaths in various parts of the borough, the new tar sprayer being ready for operations. Personal Items. Mr E. Blake, of Waitara. is spending a holiday in Carterton