CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 9 August 1941, Page 7

CARTERTON

RACING CLUB MEETING OF STEWARDS. (“Times-Age” Special.) The monthly meeting of stewards of the Carterton Racing Club last evening was presided over by Mr W. Howard Booth. There were also present Messrs W. C. Deller.iP. Bain, J. Johnson, G. A. Vincent, J. Q. Harp, E. J. Matson, R. G. Kemble, H. J. Brown, C. Jensen. Apologies for absence were received from Messrs V. L. Robinson, F. C. Yule and Geo. Eaton. Mr P. A. Coles, who tendered his resignation as treasurer at the last meeting, notified his willingness to continue in office until the conclusion of the race meeting on September 13. The treasurer reported a dr. balance of £1053 12s sd. Accounts amounting to £7 11s 2d were passed for payment. The District Committee, Wellington, wrote approving the programme as submitted by the Club for the annual race meeting on Saturday, September 13. The Railway Department wrote in connection with the railway arrangements for the race meeting. It was resolved that the secretary write to the Department requesting that the carriages on the train be heated. The offer of Messrs Marrett and Fox to conduct the totalisator at the race meeting was accepted,' subject to the indicator being supplied free to the club. The secretary said that he had written to the Masterton Racing Club ask* ing for the use of horse boxes on the Opaki course the night before the races. The application had been granted provided straw was found for the stalls. A discussion took place regarding a trophy for the winner of the cup, and the matter was left to Mr G. A. Vincent to arrange. The resignation of the racecourse caretaker; Mr P. J. Nichols, was accepted with regret, and a motion was passed wishing him success in his new work at the Wairarapa Training Farm.; Mr A. E. Booth, a former steward of the club, offered his services as caretaker until the race meeting was over. The offer was accepted. It was decided that the secretary write to the Golf Club stating that Mr Booth’s duties as caretaker would terminate at ’the end of the race meeting ' in September. It was decided that all members of the club who had joined the armed forces for overseas service be kept financial on the books of the club. It was decided as a recommendation to the annual meeting of members that Mr R. G. Kemble, who had been a member for 51 years and a steward, be, made a life member. The president, speaking in support of the proposal, referred in eulogistic terms to,- the service which had been given to the club by Mr Kemble over a long period of years. He remarked that Mr Kemble was never happy unless he was rendering some assistance to the club. He would venture to say that Mr Kemble’s length of membership was unequalled in New Zealand. Other members spoke in a similar strain. Mr R. G. Kemble: “I would be glad to do it all over again.” The secretary’s action in appointing Mr Trevor Tully clerk of the course for the race meeting was endorsed. It was decided to ask the proprietors of business premises in Masterton, Carterton, Greytown, Featherston and Martinborough to close their shops at 11 o’clock on Saturday, September 13, the day of the race meeting. The offer of Mr F. C. Yule to conduct the publican’s booth on a 50/50 basis was accepted by the meetin. It was decided that owners and trainers’ motor cars be admitted free to the course. The secretary and Mr Harp were deputed to arrange for a hot point to be installed in the stewards’ room. It was resolved that the next meeting be held on Friday September 5. SOLDIER ENTERTAINED SAPPER TAYLOR. Belvedere and Carrington residents entertained Sapper D. Taylor to a social gathering in the Belvedere schoolroom last evening. There was a good attendance and the time was spent in dancing to music supplied by Mrs Roger? of Dalefield. Mr A. E. Reid capably Icted as M.C. Extras were played b? Messrs Hemi and C. Bell and Miss I. Thomas. A Spot Waltz was won by Mr and Mrs C. Bell and a Monte Carlo dance by Mr and Mrs C. Zabell. Mr Arty Kay rendered much appreciated solos, accompanying himself on his guitar. At an appropriate interval Mr A. H. Callister, chairman of directors of the Belvedere Dairy Company, referred in eulogistic terms to the fine personal qualities of Sapper Taylor and expressed the hope that he would return safely to New Zealand. On behalf of the settlers he presented Sapper Taylor with a wristlet watch. Mr W. Thomas spoke in a similar strain. After the singing of “Foi' He’s a Jolly Good Fellow,” Sapper Taylor returned thanks. Supper provided by the ladies of the district was handed round. WOMEN’S WAR SERVICE LOCAL AUXILIARY. There was a small attendance at the P. & A. rooms yesterday for the meeting held in connection with the training of canteen workers who have, or who are desirous of registering for this work under the Women’s War Service Auxiliary. Owing to the poor response, it was decided to hold another meeting on Friday next, at 2.30 p.m., in the P. and A. rooms. The president announced that a 40hour course for canteen trainees had

been arranged at the Greytown Hospital. Trainees would require to be present at the hospital seven hours a day for six days, but not- necessarily consecutive days. i Carrington Rainfall. Mr J. A. Roberts, of Carrington, reports that 4 inches of rain fell in thatdistrict in July. There were 17 wet days and the heaviest fall was 1.96 inches on July 12. The rainfall for July, 1940, was 4.39 inches. Personal Items. Mrs A. Ingley has returned to her home in Carterton after having undergone a serious operation at the Masterton Hospital. She is still confined to her bed. Mr Chas. Nicholson, of Tyne Street, 'Carterton, acting under medical advice, has entered the Greytown Hospital for treatment. A social gathering will be held in honour of Pte. Miller, son of Mr and Mrs C. E. Miller, of Carrington, at the schoolroom, Carrington, tonight. Mrs Salisbury, of Carterton, has received cabled advice that her son, Corporal B. P. Salisbury, has arrived safely at his destination. The funeral of the late Mrs Amelia Blade took place at the Featherston Cemetery yesterday afternoon when there was a large attendance. Many beautiful wreaths covered the’ casket. The Rev L. A. D. Hayman, of Greytown, conducted the burial service. The pall-bearers were Messrs H. R., J. E.. A. E„ and H. H. Blade, sons of the deceased.