CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 18 May 1942, Page 5

CARTERTON

P. & A. SOCIETY COMMITTEE MEETING. (“Times-Age” Special.) ' Mr O. A. Cadwallader, ' vice-presi-dent, presided over the monthly meeting of the general committee of the Wairarapa and East Coast P. and A. Society. There was an attendance of 14. The treasurer reported a credit balance of £413 15s at the Bank of New Zealand. Receipts since last meeting totalled £7l 10s. The New Zealand Hereford Cattle Breeders’- Association wrote suggesting that to assist in catering for greater competition in championship classes for Herefords, admission to the show schedule of yearling bulls be permitted. It was resolved that a letter be forwarded notifying the Society that the committee did not approve of the proposal, because yearlings were not property developed. The secretary of the Eastern Districts’ Council wrote asking for dates cf the annual show. The secretary said a reply had been sent that no show would be held this year. His action was endorsed. It was resolved to notify Mr Retemeyer, secretary of the Eastern Districts’ 'Council, that Wairarapa’s opinion was that the annual conference was not favoured. The secretary was instructed to write to the Kennel Club explaining the position re affiliation, as no show would be held this year. The chairman moved, regarding the Arthur Tocker bequest to the Society, that the legacy be devoted wholly for the purpose specified —the purchasing of cups each year. In the event of the show not being held, it was pointed cut that the interest would continue to accrue, as cups would not be purchased until required. A committee, comprising Messrs O. A. Cadwallader, G. W. Hart, H. Bassett, J. Johnson, V. L. Robinson, A. E. Booth and the secretary, were appointed to go into the question of sending parcels to members serving with the armed forces overseas, with power to act. It was resolved that the various committees as appointed last year be reelected. Electricity Fails. On Saturday evening Carterton was thrown into darkness for some time owing to the failure of the electric power. The cause of the trouble was the breaking of a pole in Belvedere Street which had been weakened by' decay and broken by the heavy wind. Once located, the Power Board staff were not long in effecting repairs. Terrific Wind and Rain Storm. On Saturday night and Sunday morning a heavy wind storm, accompanied by torrential rain, caused all low-lying land to be inundated with storm water. Obituary. After an illness extending over a period of several months, there passed away at the Greytown Hospital yesterday, Ellen Addie, wife of Mr W. W. Webb, of Clareville. Mrs Webb, who was an old and respected resident of the district, was of a quiet, unassuming nature, and her many friends will regret her passing. The funeral will leave Mr C. H. Phillip’s residence, Clareville. Carter ton, tomorrow at 1.30 p.m. for the Clareville Cemetery. Dance at Parkvale. There was a good attendance at the Parkvale Hall on Saturday night, when the first patriotic dance and card tournament was held. The M’s.C., Messrs C. Jensen Junr. and V. J. Ashton, kept things going with a swing to music played by Mrs V. J. Ashton’s Orchestra. Extras were played by Aircraftman G. Ingley and Mr M. Field. Two Monte Carlo waltzes were won by Mi' E. Rose and Miss M. Luckie and Mr Gates and Miss L. Parker. The winners of the cards were Miss D. Jensen and Mr W. Anderson. These functions will be held every fortnight. Soldiers’ Dance. There was a fair attendance at the State Theatre on Saturday night when the usual patriotic dance for the entertainment of soldiers was held. Extras were played by Mrs N. F. Teal, Pte. Lewis and Mr T. Udy. Music for the dancing was provided by Mr T. Udy’s Orchestra, and the M’s.C. were Messrs. P. Beere and L. M. Clark. Hockey. Two Army elevens played an excellent game of hockey on the Carrington Park on Saturday. Both teams, al- . though they had had no practice, showed good stick work. Carterton played Greytown seniors on the Carterton ground on Saturday and after a first-class exhibition the home side won 4/2. Personal. Mrs E. Smith and daughter, of Tyne Street, Carterton, left for Palmerston North this morning on holiday. REGENT THEATRE “STRIKE UP THE BAND.” M.G.M’s. sparkling musical comedy, “Strike up the Band,” with bright music, gaiety and laughter, will be shown tonight, co-starring Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland, Paul Whiteman and his band.