CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 3 July 1942, Page 5

CARTERTON

RED SHIELD HUT SERVICE FOR SOLDIERS. (“Times-Age” Special.) During the earthquake when soldiers were on picket duty at night in Carterton the Red Shield Hut, conducted by the Salvation Army, kept, open all night, serving hot drinks, pics, and cakes to the men. The Mayor, Mr D. L. Taverner, placed quantities of tea, cake, and pies at the disposal of the Salvation Army. As- the balance was provided by Salvationists and friends the Red Shield Hut was able to run a free- service. The Hut was kept heated, and many soldiers, tired out by long hours, preferred to sleep their free time in the Red Shield Hut. During the day, when many of the soldiers were engaged in. demolition work, the Red Shield Hut became a centre for morning and afternoon tea, or for hurried “snacks,” no charge being made. Recently, Captain Waite, wife of the officer in charge, re-organised the working of the Hut, and consequently an improved service has attracted larger numbers of men. A feature of the refreshments is the “Army Cornish Pasties,” made by Mrs Waite, assisted by Mesdames Good, Stark, Hart and Baldwin. These are now well known to all local servicemen. Soldiers from the Middle East, airmen who have seen service overseas, and one sailor who has been in action with the British Navy, are among those who have expressed their appreciation of the service at the Red Shield Hut. A new games room is being opened, and the Hut is being renovated and decorated in an endeavour to make the place more cheery and attractive. The Salvation Army is grateful for the assistance given previously in the way of furnishings, but further couches, easy chairs, and small tables- are urgently required. The Wairarapa- Power Board has been approached with regard to the installation of heating points, radiators, and a water heater. Two members of the Board, Messrs Eiooth and Hart, and the Se-cretary-Manager (Mr Geo. Brown) have the matter in hand and it is hoped that something will soon be done. A combination water boiler and pie-heater is urgently needed. The Salvation Army is grateful to themany persons who have so freely given their support and service in making the Carterton Red Shield Hut “a home away from home” for the- soldiers. Earthquake Damage. A start will be made tomorrow afternoon with the demolition of the clock tower of the Carterton Post Office. This work will be continued on Sunday while the staff is off duty. It is intended to renovate the living quarters. It is estimated that three months’ work is entailed. House chimneys are already being reerected in the most urgent cases. Church Service, A Church of England service will be held on Sunday at Ponatahi at 2 o'clock. Football. The Carterton senior team to play' Opaki on Saturday will be selected from the following:—Udy, Hurley, Mahupuku, Fitzgerald, Hemi, Remson, Sharpin, Smith, Busch, Stubbs, McPhee, Conwell, O’Neale, Stringfellow, Buttress, Parker, Hawke, Howard. The Carterton A team to play Red Star tomorrow will be chosen from the following:—Phillips, Humphries, Quinn, Rayner; McPhee (2), Berry, Thomas, Goodin, Ireland, Parker (2), Oberg. Catt, Walsh, Workman, Bond, Smith, Waterson. The Carterton B team to play College on Saturday afternoon will be picked from the following:—Hurndell, Catt, Rzoska, Ireland,, Chapman, Pankhurst, McKenzie, Phelps, Potter, Bird, Lenihan, Martin, Aplin, McPhee, McKenzie. Personal. ~ . District Scout Commissioner R. N| Barton, will visit the Carterton Scout Troop at the Scout Den tonight.

PLUNKET SOCIETY CARTERTON BRANCH. The annual general meeting of the Carterton branch of the Plunket Society was held yesterday in the Plunket’Rooms, Memorial Square, Mrs Wells presiding. Before commencing the business of the meeting, members stood in silence as a tribute to the memory of the late Mr Lyndon Aplin, who had always been a good friend to the branch. The report and balance sheet for the year ended March 31, 1942, was adopted. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows. Piesi dent, Mrs Wells; vice-presidents, Mesdames W. H. Booth, F. Court, H. £. Jackson, J. Steel and J. Udy; committee, Mesdames U. Armstrong, C. C. Callender, W. J. Candy, E. W. Dyer, V. L Robinson and W. Montgomery; advisory board, Messrs W. Howard Booth, A. C. Tucker, J. Steel, W. J. Candy, the Rev. W. F. Stent and Dr. Wells; hon. secretary and treasurer, Mrs Trapp; hon auditor, Mr Mortenson. A circular from Mrs Jowett, president of the Wellington branch, concerning the Provincial Conference to be held in Wellington on August 18, was received. The serving of afternoon tea conducted the meeting.