CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 7 June 1941, Page 7

CARTERTON

SOLDIER HONOURED LANCE-CORPORAL BEAVEN MADE PRESENTATIONS. (“Times-Age” Special.) Last evening members of the WaiAarapa South County Council staff; the „ overseers and several members of the Council gathered at the County Office to make presentations to LanceCorporal Basil Beaven, who was senior clerk to the county and during his father's illness had attended to the duties of County Clerk. Lance Corporal Beaven is now on leave from military duties. Mr H. J. McKenzie referred to the excellent capabilities displayed by Corporal Beaven as senior clerk to the County, and to the splendid service he had rendered the county. It was pleasing to note that their guest had been made a Lance-Corporal after a few months in camp. He felt sure that it would not be long before he would be wearing “pips” on his shoulder. The speaker reminded Lance-Corporal Beaven of Kipling's advice to soldiers: “Shoot straight, keep clean, fear God, and honour the King.” He asked LanceCorporal Beaven to accept from the outside staff an engraved illuminated Omega wristlet watch. Mr 'J. A. Wallace, County Overseer, spoke in a similar strain. Mr F. Court, County Chairman, apologised for the absence of Cr. A. E. Reid, and called upon Mr D. McGregor, formerly a chairman, to say a few words. Mr McGregor referred to the splendid service their guest had rendered the county and wished him the best of luck and a safe return to New Zealand. Mr F. Court referred to the work of

Lance-Corporal Beaven as assistant clerk and the capable manner in which he had at all times carried out his duties. He asked Lance-Corporal Beaven to accept from the council a leather jacket. Lance-Corporal Beaven feelingly returned thanks. The singing of “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow" brought a pleasant gathering to a close. Lance-Corporal Beaven was made it?e presentation of a fountain pen by Mr C. Holland on behalf of the Wairarapa Pipe Band.

GIFTS TO SOLDIERS GATHERING IN KING'S THEATRE LAST NIGHT. Members of the Sixth Reinforcements on leave in the district were honoured in a fitting manner at the King's Theatre, Carterton, last night. With a minimum of formality the soldiers were given a warm and sincere welcome. There was a large and representative attendance. The Mayor, Mr D. L. Taverner, presided. In a brief but impressive address Mr Taverner paid tribute to the Carterton soldiers who were in the front line in the Middle East. He referred to the campaigns of Greece and Crete. Mr Taverner welcomed the soldiers and Nursing Sister U. Goodin. He pointed out that in tending _to the needs of the sick and wounded the ’“sisters of mercy" also risked their lives. Mr Ben Roberts, M.P., endorsed Mr Taverner's remarks. He dwelt on the resistance put up by the Anzacs in Greece and Crete. He .emphasised that the withdrawals were due to the power of mechanised forces over manpower. In the future the position would doubtless be reversed. On behalf oi the Government he wished them Godspeed and a safe return. Mr A. T. Murray, president of the Carterton branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association, also spoke briefly. He wished the soldiers of the new generation “good fortune.” The Mayoress then made a presenfation to Sister Goodin and the soldiers present: Lance-Corporal B. E. Beaven, Signaller C. Birch, Privates J. Duggan, B. (Sayfer, E. Hooper, A. Lipinski, E. McCann, L. Morgan and L. Tomlin. Mrs Harold Hodder, president of the | local branch of the Women's Division | of the Farmers' Union, in a few well-1 chosen words, referred to the "labour I of love” of the Women's Division in knitting comforts for the local soldiers. She distributed parcels to the men On behalf of the men Lance-Cor-poral B. E. Beaven returned thanks. The guests were cheered and accorded musical honours. Music for the dancing was supplied by Mrs V. J. Ashton's Orchestra and the duties of M.C. were carried out by Mr Ashton. The floor was in excellent order and added to the enjoyment of patrons. Slipper was served. The Town Clerk, Mr P. A. Cole, and members of the Patriotic Committee, worked hal'd for the success of the gathering and their efforts were amply rewarded. WOMEN'S INSTITUTE REPORT'ON HOUSEKEEPERS. Tiio following report has been received by the Wairarapa Provincial Council of the Women's Institutes: “Since last September 28 homes in the Wairarapa housekeepers area have been attended to. and financial assistance was given in seven cases. Miss| Gibbs has done her duty well and we’ owe her gratitude for her untiring service. Mrs McNea has also been a great help and has come to the rescue in several cases of emergency. Mrs Gibson of Pahiatua. has very generously lent the institute one of her housekeepers."i R.S.A. Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the Carterton branch of the R.S.A. will be held on Monday. June 9 in the Band Room in Holloway Street.

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PARADE TOMORROW. The next parade of the Carterton Company will be held on Sunday at the King's Theatre, Belvedere Street. All N.C.O.’s and Guardsmen who have been issued rifles are to parade with them. Battle dress (working clothes) is lo be worn. All Guardsmen are to bring their own lunch and a mug or cup. Hot tea will be provided. Officers and N.C.O.'s must carry pencil and pa pei'. The training on Sunday will include field exorcises, target indication, fire orders, range finding. Guardsman C. C. Bain is to carry the temporary rank nf Lance-Corporal and be attached to No. 1 Section, No. 1 Platoon. Guardsman W. 11. McKinnon is to bo transferred from No. 4 Platoon to No. 3 Platoon.

Dinner Raffled. At the- entertainment lo the local members of the Sixth Reinforcements m tiio King's Theatre last night a dinner donnled by Mr A. Bond was raffled "id £3 10s (id raised. Mr Bon Roberts MJ 5 ., was Hie winner. Mr Roberts called into fho Town Clerk's office this morning and donated £2 to* (ho local Patriotic fund.