CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 8 May 1941, Page 7

CARTERTON

MINIATURE RIFLES CLUB GOES INTO RECESS. ("Times-Age" Special.) There was a fair attendance of members of the Carterton Miniature Rifle Club at the annual meeting which was held last evening. The president, Mr D. Gayfer, presided. The annual report and balance sheet, the latter showing a credit balance of £3 7s lOd, were adopted. After discussion it was decided that the club go into recess until world conditions were more normal. Until the club was restarted, it was decided to leave its affairs in the hands of Messrs G. W. Busby, C. J. DeLacey and W. Press. It was agreed that the club’s belongings be removed from the State Theatre and kept in the custody of the secretary, until conditions altered. Mr H. Torrey was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for a donation to the club last season. The following delegates were appointed to attend the annual meeting of the Wairarapa Miniature Rifle Association: Messrs Porter, Press and Torrey. The secretary was authorised to arrange for the insurance of cups belonging to the club. A vote of thanks was accorded the secretary for his services during the past season. This was carried by acclamation. A vote of thanks was also passed to the “Times-Age” for publicity given to the club. Regret was expressed by members that it was necessary to go into recess during the war period. Some members of the club were already serving overseas and those in camp and others drawn in the present ballot numbered eight.

GRATEFUL SOLDIERS LADIES OF CARTERTON THANKED When the Territorial manoeuvres were completed after yesterday’s mock battle and the troops following a hard day's operations over difficult country returned to Carterton a large band of ladies under the guidance of their chairwoman, Miss O. W .Wolters, had arranged an appetising afternoon tea. This thoughtful act on the part of the ladies was greatly appreciated and the troops showed their appreciation in no mean way by giving three hearty cheers. There was food in plenty and to spare. GOLF The following is the draw for the Coronation Medal, Aotea-Roa Cup and the L.G.U. medal round to be played on the Taratahi links on Saturday (players must go off in the order of the draw):—Miss Berrill and Mrs Harrington; Mrs Callender and Miss Campbell; Mrs Moroney and Mrs Candy; Mrs Colson and Mrs Murray; Miss Smart and Mrs Orr; Mrs Johansen and Mrs Forbes; Mrs Robinson and Mrs Court; Miss Lamb and Miss J. Orr; Miss Booth and Miss Lawrence; Miss Peters and Miss I. Corlett; Miss V. Corlett and Miss Hamer. Juniors to start at No. 16 tee.and to play 10 holes: Miss Johnson, Mrs Knowles and Miss Lindop, Mrs Martin and Miss P. Bredin. Mesdames Robinson and Colson will be in charge of the, afternoon tea arrangements.

Army Manoeuvres. After the atrocious weather conditions during the weekend and the early part of this week, beautiful summer weather prevailed for the opening days of the military manoeuvres, held in the Carterton district yesterday. All day long the motor corps and other units were kept busy and the attacking force had a strenuous time in locating the enemy. Many exciting and amusing “battle'’ incidents were told last night by the men. The troops left Carterton before daylight this morning pursuing the "enemy’’ south of Greytown and in the vicinity of Bidwill’s cutting and thence on to the Wairarapa Lake country. When the manoeuvres are finished in the Wairarapa the troops and their mechanised units, lorries, etc., will proceed over the Rimutaka ranges to the West Coast, where further manoeuvres will take place. Card Evening. There was a large attendance at the , weekly card evening held under the jurisdiction of the Boy Scout Committee last night. The prizes were won by Mrs L. Brown, 1; Mrs Eagle, 2 (ladies), and Messrs A. Patterson 1, and C. Holland 2 (men). A beautiful cushion given by Mrs Ammundsen, oi Garrison Street, was won by Mrs F. Daysh. The sum of £3 10s was realised. ~