CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 19 February 1943, Page 5

CARTERTON

HEAVY RAIN YESTERDAY RIVERS FLOODED. (“Times-Age” Special.) Heavy rain in the Tararuas yesterday caused the Waiohine and Waingawa rivers to becomeflooded. This year there have beenmore floods in the rivers than foi' many years past. The flood in the Waingawa a week ago was the heaviest the oldest settlers in the district had ever known. Big logs which had been for years buried in silt were washed further down the river. LEAGUE OF MOTHERS MONTHLY MEETING. Mrs R. H. Every presided over a good attendance of members at the monthly meeting of the League of Mothers held in St. Andrew’s Hall yesterday. The president welcomed those present and expressed the hope that members would derive much pleasure from this year's, meetings. Members stood in silence for a few moments as an expression of sympathy with the relatives of the late Miss B. V. Johnston. An admission service was held, one new member being enrolled. A humorous recitation by Mrs Peters and Mrs Worsfold’s rendering of two solos, were greatly appreciated. The thought given by Mrs W. Williams was: “You will never offend by returning a smile.” Mrs S. N. Kilgour, of Masterton, gave a most interesting account of the foundation, of the Crippled Children’s Society, and the activities in connection therewith. There were 17 branches in New Zealand with the mother branch, “Nuffield Trust” in Wellington, 11 welfare officers being appointed about 5 years ago. In Mrs Kilgour’s. territory there were 115 crippled children. Visits to children in the outlying districts were made every six months. At' present she had 7 boys and 11 girls undergoing treatment for cleft palates. Dr. Pickerill always stressed the advisability of getting these cases as early as possible. At Lower Hutt there were 3 hospitals, Dr. Pickerill having a theatre attached to one. The Crippled Children’s Society worked in.the closest co-operation with all doctors, the Hospital Board, Health Department nurses, Plunket nurses and school doctors. Wherever possible, crippled children were trained to be-' come useful members of the community. The travelling library which contains 250 books given by various organisations was a" great asset. The Wanganui branch held a competition annually for hand-crafts, knitting, embroidery, leather work, etc., which was open to all crippled children in New Zealand. At the last show, the Wairarapa sent in 20 entries and annexed 13 prizes. Many of the children received their education through the correspondence school, Dr. Butchers taking a special interest in them, while a teacher is employed to give tuition to crippled children in hospitals. Mrs Tyler moved a nearly vote of thanks to Mrs Kilgour for her interesting address, the motion being carried by acclamation. Mushrooms Plentiful. The warm rains -of late have given the pastures a good soaking and as a result winter feed should not be short. Mushrooms have made their appearance in considerable'quantities. Church Service. A Church of England service will be held at Longbush on Sunday. Red Cross Society Lectures. The Carterton sub-centre of the Red Cross Society will commence a series of lectures in hygiene and sanitation on Monday night next in the Dalefield Dairy Co’s, building, Broadway, Carterton, commencing at 7 o’clock. Personal. Trooper L. Dennes, of Carterton, underwent a successful operation at the Masterton Hospital yesterday. Last evening at the Dalefield Dairy Co’s, building before a representative gathering of townspeople, the Mayor, Mr D. L. Taverner, in an appropriate speech, presented Pte. S. J. King, on behalf of the citizens of Carterton, with a wallet and fountain pen, Mr T. L. Barr, president of the R.S.A., extended best wishes to Private King on behalf of members of the R.S.A. Mrs H. Hodder presented the guest with a sleeveless pullover. REGENT THEATRE “KEEP ’EM FLYING.” Tonight’s excellent programme at the Regent Theatre will be headed by the outstanding comedy, “Keep ’em Flying,” with Bud Abbott and Lou Costello providing a continuous stream of fun.