CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 7 September 1943, Page 5

CARTERTON

MEN’S SOCIETY A NEW ORGANISATION. (“Times-Age” Special.) At a recent meeting of the clergymen and men adherents of the Anglican, Presbyterian and Methodist churches, and the Salvation Army, it was decided to form a society in which it was proposed to discuss various problems concerning the nation and the community; also to endeavour to apply in a practical way any conclusion reached by these discussions. It was decided that the organisation be named the “Carterton United Men’s Society. The Rev W. F. Stent has been elected to the office of president. A committee has been formed consisting of Messrs W. Martin, E. Fairbrother, W. Vaughan, P. Millichamp and H. B. Keenan. Mr L. E. Thomas has been appointed secretary. t At a meeting, at which Mr H. B. Keenan was chairman, the following aims and objects were adopted by the society:—(l) To unite in helpful companionship; (2) to search for truth in all social problems affecting oui’ community and nation; (3) to endeavour to transmit these truths in a practical way to everyday life and problems in our community and nation. Two evenings so far have been spent in discussion on subjects of interest and importance. The next meeting of the society will be held on Monday, September 13. The committee has drawn up a programme of subjects which should prove interesting and instructive to all taking part in the meetings.

TRIBAL COMMITTEE A SUCCESSFUL DANCE. Despite the inclement weather there was a good attendance at the Tribal Committee’s dance in the State Theatre. The music was supplied by Mr T. Udy’s dance band. The statue waltz was won by Mr Pirere and Miss E. Lorenzen. A lucky prize went to Mr Arcus. . The dance was most successful and enjoyable. DRUIDS’ LODGE All officers and a good attendance of members were present at a meeting of Totara Lodge No. 3 U.A.0.D., held last night, Arch Druid Bro H. J. Bassett presiding. Two declarations off the sick funds were received. It was reported that Bro W. Toomath, who is an inmate of Wellington Hospital, was making good progress and hoped to soon leave the institution. Sick pay amounting to £ 14 8s was passed for payment. Donations from members, to provide Christmas parcels for Lodge members on active service, amounting to £l7 6s Id, were acknowledged. Members who have not yet subscribed are asked to do so at once. One new benefit member was initiated into the Order and two further proposals accepted. A sufficient number of candidates have been enrolled to open a juvenile lodge, and the necessary authority from Grand Lodge is to be asked for, after which the lodge will be opened, the ceremony taking place at an early date.

Carrington Rainfall. Mr J. A. Roberts reports that during Saturday night an inch of rain fell at Carrington. On Sunday 38 points were registered. Personal Items. Corporal J. Johnson, who recently returned from overseas, has been relieved of his military duties and will return to his former work on the New Zealand railways. Accompanied by his wife and child he will take up clerical duties at Gisborne. Mr H. T. Leete, who spent the school vacation at Invercargill, returned to Carterton at the weekend. Mrs Leete is remaining at Invercargill owing to the illness of her mother. The death occurred at the Masterton Hospital yesterday of Mr Wm. H. B. Oates, second son of Mr and Mrs Percy M. Oates, of Taumata Island, Waihakeke. He was taken suddenly ill on Sunday evening and was conveyed in an unconscious state to the Masterton Hospital. He is survived by his parents and a brother and sister. The funeral will take place on Wednesday. Fraud on Shopkeeper. A half-penny, which had been coated with silver, was tendered for a shilling in a shop in Carterton on Saturday in payment of goods. It was only on close examination that the fraud was discovered. S.M. Court Sitting. The monthly sitting of the Carterton Magistrate’s Court will be held on Wednesday. Badminton Match. A pleasant time was spent at the King’s Theatre, last night when visitors from Masterton played matches with the Carterton Badminton Club. The results were: —J. Dwane and Miss R. Hanley beat H. Volheim and Mrs Bruce, 21-14; C. J. Carle and Miss Newbould beat D. Perrin and Mrs McNaught, 21-18; Dwane and G. Reynolds beat Carle and Volheim, 21-19; Miss Peters and Mrs Bruce beat Mrs J. Wells and Miss Hanley, 21-12; Carle and Miss Peters beat Volheim and Mrs Ward. 21-18; Reynolds and Mrs Bruce beat Perrin and Miss Hanley, 21-20; Mrs McNaught and Miss Hanley beat Mrs Wells and Miss Newbould, 21-5; Perrin and Miss Peters beat Reynolds and Mrs Bruce, 21-17; Dwane and Carle beat Volheim and Perrin, 21-16.