CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 7 May 1941, Page 7

CARTERTON

HOME GUARDS ROUTE MARCH LAST NIGHT. ("Times-Age" Special.) Members of the Carterton Home Guard turned out in full force last evening and engaged in a route march to South Carterton and back. Under their commanding officer, marched through the street in perfect step. The men have shown considerable interest in the work allotted to them and when they are properly fitted out with uniforms and rifles will be a smart body. WOMEN’S DIVISION CARTERTON BRANCH MEETING Members of the Carterton branch of the Women's Division of the Farmers' Union, thi'ough Mrs H. Hodder, have given a parcel of woollen comforts to Mr J. A. B. Lawrence to forward to his son. Lieut. Rex Lawrence. This has been the custom of the Women’s Division since men have been leaving Carterton for overseas. COUNTY ELECTIONS MR GEO. E. ALLEN WITHDRAWS. Mr Geo. E. Allen, who was nominated as a candidate for the Parkvale Riding in the Wairarapa South County, has withdrawn his nomination in favour of Mr Ralph O. Rayner, who has therefore been declared elected for the riding.

HOME & SCHOOL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING. There was a disappointing attendance at the annual meeting of the Home and School Association held yesterday afternoon in the Carterton school. A vote of sympathy was passed with the relatives of Pilot Officer V. Raymond and Flight Observer D. J. McPherson, both of whom were former pupils of the school. The president’s annual report stated, inter alia: The membership was only 20 and new members would be welcomed, the fee being Is annually. During the year “500” card evenings were held fortnightly in the Band Room, also a social evening and display of school work. Early in the year £5 was donated by the association for the purchase of books for the school library. Committee members had been very loyal and keen co-op-eration had prevailed throughout the year. It was hoped to provide the school with an up-to-date basketball court to provide greater educational facilities for the school children. The financial statement for the year ended April 30, 191, showed a credit balance of £29. Those who had so generously assisted the association during the year were thanked, especially Mrs H. Goodin, who had donated milk for the “500” evenings since the inception of the association; Mr J. M. Nicholls, who gave 16 packs of playing cards, the school committee who granted the use of the school for committee meetings, Mr W. Martin who audited the books, and the Press. The headmaster, Mr W. Martin, thanked the association for its assistance, and expressed gratification with the financial result of its first' year of activity. The election of officers resulted: — President, Mrs N. M. Hurndell; secretary and treasurer, Mrs F. L. Bancommittee, Mesdames Mellish, Steffert, Patterson, H. Goodin, Neylon and K. Hodder, Messrs J. M. Nicholls, C. E. White. W. Martin, G. Stark and H. J. McKenzie] ■ Carterton Golf Club. The following is the draw for the second round of the Captain’s trophy, to be played by members of the Carterton Golf Club on Saturday next: — From No. 1 tec: Booth and Nicholls: Brown and Goodin; Riggs and Harrington; Hughes and Pankhurst; Candy and Hill; Shankland and Forbes. From No. 3 tee: Dudson and Fisher; Clarke and Gustofson; Hart and Whitburn; Lawrence and Knutson; Tankersley and Dwane. From No. 17 tee: Stee] and Johansen; Taylor and Smart; Beaven and Connor; G. Pankhurst and Harry; Broadbent and M. Knowles; Court and W. Knowles. Troops on the Move. From early this morning motor cyclists, tanks and other military units were on the move to take part in the manoeuvres that are developing in and around Carterton. During the morning the units wore preparing to take up their battle stations. Miniature Rifles. Members of the Carterton Miniature Rifle Club are reminded of the meeting to be held in the “Times-Age” branch office tonight. It is hoped there will be a good attendance as the business is of an important nature. Impressment of Rifles. Tlie impressment of rifles for the use of the Home Guard throughout New Zealand is being observed by many residents of town and district and a number of rifles have already been taken to the police station in Carterton. Personal. Miss Steffert, of the Greytown Hospital staff returned to Carterton yesterday after a three weeks’ holiday in Napier.