CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 8 April 1942, Page 5

CARTERTON

THE DAIRY INDUSTRY SEASON’S PROSPECTS. (“Times-Age" Special.) Throughout the district dairy farmers are experiencing a good season, and the butterfat returns should establish a record in many instances. It is noted with satisfaction that more care is now being taken by dairy farmers in the selection of animals fox’ their herds. In the “bad old days” too often cows were indiscriminately purchased at auction and placed in the herd, ultimately proving to be an expensive investment. Gradually the farmer has come to realise that unless his herd is composed of good quality animals he cannot obtain the highest profit from his land.

Many Carterton farmers have purchased high class animals and thus built up theh’ herds with most successful results. Particularly has this been the case in the Dalefield district where several farmers have set an example which could well be emulated in many other parts of the Wairarapa.

A PROSPEROUS TOWN MODERN APPEARANCE. The town of Carterton has long since passed from the village stage and its business centre contains shops of modern type able to successfully compete in trade with other larger centres. The borough council has contributed in a large measure in the. work of altering the appearance of the town from the hamlet stage with its inferior roads—many of which in winter were “seas of mud”—treacherous footpaths and poor lighting service to a town with good roads and footpaths and splendid lighting though, of course, in these days of “black outs” the latter is operated on a limited scale. The residential area of Carterton is one local citizens are proud of. and the gardens—flower and vegetable—testify to the taste and energy of the occupiers. The prosperity enjoyed by Carterton is to a considerable extent due to the farmers of the surrounding districts, emphasising the value of small farms to a community. Modern farming methods and more men upon the land should in the years to come make Carterton an even 1 more prosperous centre than it is today.

WOMEN’S DIVISION ANNUAL MEETING. Mrs Ordish, president, presided over the tenth annual meeting of the Carterton branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union. Apologies were received from Messrs K. Hodder, W. Linton, L. Rayner and C. Jensen. The report and balance sheet were read and adopted on the motion of Mrs Maitland, seconded by Mrs E. Allen. Mrs Walsh read a report on the social club’s activities, and Mrs P. Hodder gave a report on the Gardening Circle. Mrs H. Hodder was thanked for her splendid efforts in running social gatherings. The election of officers resulted as follows:—President, Mrs Standen; vicepresidents, Mesdames H. Renall, Maitland, Reid, E. Allen, Archer; treasurer, Miss B. Arcus; advisory members, Messrs McKenzie, Hart, P. Hodder; suggestion stewards, Mrs Card, Miss Thompson; committee, Mesdames Corbett, Snell, Swan, H. Hodder, Edwards, Walsh, Hall, Campbell; tea secretary, Mrs Archer. The competition for next month will be a baking powder tin of biscuits suitable for soldiers’ parcels, and the best pair of mittens for a soldier. The tea hostesses were Mesdames D. Walsh, J. Archer, Clough, H. Abbott, and Miss B. Arcus. BRIDE-TO-BE GUEST AT GATHERING. Last evening the Masonic Hall was well filled when a “parcel evening” was tendered to Miss Patti Manley, whose marriage to Mr G. Barrett will shortly take place. Dancing was enjoyed to music supplied by Mr Tom Udy and Miss V. Sorensen, much appreciated extras being played by Misses V. Irwin and LHopkins and Mr Hemi. Mr Gordon Hughan made an efficient M.C. During an interval in the proceedings Miss Manley was asked to accept and open the many parcels, which she did amid applause. Miss Manley suitably returned thanks. Card Party. There was a very large attendance at the Band Room oil Saturday night, when the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union held its weekly card party. The prize winners were: Ladies, Mrs Petersen 1, Miss V. Bailey 2, Mrs Hodder, junr., 3, Mrs Ticehurst 4. Men, Mrs Ammason 1, Mr Edwards 2, Mr F. Jackson, sen'r., 3, Mr D. Phelps 4. Consolation prizes: Ladies, Mrs Edwards; men, Mr Williams. A good supper was provided. Personal. At the Carterton Fire Brigade Station, members assembled to make a presentation to Able Seaman N. Jensen. A parcel of useful articles was presented to Seaman Jensen by Mr E. McKenzie, on behalf of the Brigade .and best wishes extended to him for his safe return home. The recipient suitably replied, after which his health was drunk with musical honours. Druids’ Lodge. Totara Lodge No. 3, United Ancient Order of Druids, met on Monday last, Arch Druid Bro. H. Matson presiding. Sick pay amounting to £4 10s was passed for payment. It was decided that a wreath be placed on the Cenotaph on Anzac Day. Lodge members will assemble at the Lodge room at 11.30 a.m. Other Lodges are to be asked to join in the parade. In connection with the death of his sister, Mrs J .Guthrie, of Dunedin, a

vote of condolence was passed to Bro. P. J. Reid. Bro. H. Murrell, who is on active service overseas, wrote conveying greetings to Lodge members. It was resolved to invest £5O in War Bonds. REGENT THEATRE A BRILLIANT COMEDY. One of the best comedies ever brought to the screen, “This Thing Called Love,” will be shown tonight. Melvyn Douglas, Rosalind Russell and Binnie Barnes are featured in the leading roles.