CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 2 June 1942, Page 5

CARTERTON

THEFT OF BICYCLES MANY LOCAL VICTIMS. (“Times-Age” Special.) Despite the warning issued by Mr H. P. Lawry, S.M., that he would in future send to gaol any person found guilty of the theft of a bicycle, local residents continue to have their machines stolen. Cases are recorded where machines which had been left only for a few minutes in the street have been “lifted” by some thief. Gifts Appreciated. The following letter dated 10/1/42 from a soldier attached to the Middle East Forces has been received by a Carterton lady:—“While a patient in No. 1 New Zealand General Hospital, I received a parcel sent by you to cheer up the patients on Christmas Day. Believe me, it did cheer me up. What with the contents of your parcel and the magnificent Christmas dinner we had, I spent the afternoon of Christmas Day almost in a state of coma. I cannot thank you too much for the parcel of food and also for the Christmas wishes. May I also say that the New Zealand staff of the hospital gave marvellous attention to a solitary Englishman. New Zealand is now truly in the front line and knowing too well what this means, I sincerely pray that you and all the people of New Zealand are spared the sorrow and misery that this has meant to my home country. So may I wish you, although rather belatedly, the best of fortune for 1942.” Personal Items. ' Mr and Mrs C. Nilsen, who have been the guests of Mrs S. Swan, left yesterday for their home in Nelson. DRUIDS’ LODGE INSTALLATION MEETING. Totara Lodge No. 3 U.A.O.D. met last night. Arch Druid Bro. H. Matson presiding. Three declarations on the sick funds and one off were received. The newly-elected officers were installed into office by D. P. Brother A. J. Dew, after which they returned thanks for election. In recognition of services rendered it was decided that Bro A. F. Stretton be presented with a Lodge Jewel. An invitation to members to attend Stonehenge Lodge’s meeting at Masterton next Monday was accepted and the lodge will be represented by four members. Sick pay and accounts amounting to £l7 18s were passed for payment. Vital Statistics. During May 9 births, 4 marriages and 3 deaths were registered in Carterton, the figures for the corresponding month last year being 7,1, 1, respectively. REGENT THEATRE OUTSTANDING COMEDY. An outstanding comedy with Billie Burke, Fred McMurray, Madeleine Carroll and Patricia Morrison at their best will be the big feature tonight at the Regent Theatre.