OBITUARY

Wairarapa Times-Age, 21 September 1943, Page 5

OBITUARY

MR C. A. THOMAS. Mr C. A. Thomas, 'of Palmerston North, whose death occurred suddenly on Sunday evening, was well-known and highly respected in Carterton. Born at Dalefield he received his education at the Dalefield School under Mr J. M. Beechey. He was first engaged in farming at the corner of Brooklyn and Victoria roads, Dalefield, and afterwards resided on a property near the railway in Victoria Street, Carterton, where he had a milk round. A few years ago he left for Ashhurst where he resided prior to going to live at Palmerston North. He is survived by his wife (a daughter of Mr and Mrs Scott, of Kokotau) and two children (Miss Vonie Thomas and a son who | is overseas). He also leaves two brothers and a sister —Messrs Wilfred John and Walter George Thomas (Carterton) and Mrs R. Priest, of Clifton Avenue, Carterton. The funeral will take place at the Clareville Cemetery on Wednesday. Social Gathering and Dance. The Carterton, Papawal and Greytown Tribal Committees will hold a social gathering and dance in the State Theatre, Carterton, on Friday, October; 1. Udy’s Orchestra will provide the music. Prizes will be given for statue waltz and Monte Carlo competitions. Buses will run from Masterton to the dance. Political Meeting. Mr R. E. Crawford, Democratic Labour candidate for the Wairarapa seat, addressed a small but enthusiastic audience at the State Theatre, Carterton, last evening. He was listened to with attention throughout. Several questions were asked and answered. A vote of thanks to the candidate, proposed by Mr Collerton and seconded, by Mr W. Wadham, was carried. Councillor L. M. Clark presided. Soldiers Honoured A social gathering held last night in. the Masonic Hall in honour of the members of the 2nd N.Z.E.F. at present on furlough was largely attended and was a great success. The chairman, Mr F. L. Barr, extended a warm welcome to the guests and said how proud all the members were of their younger comrades and the manner in which they had acquitted themselves. He made reference to the wonderful tribute paid to the N.Z. Division in the Middle East by Mr Winston Churchill. Warrant Officei’ Hack replied on behalf of the' guests, and expressed appreciation of the good work which was being done by the R.S.A. throughout the Dominion. A musical programme was contributed to by the following:—Messrs L. E. Thomas (songs), W. D. Moroney (magician), Ralph Farmer (songs and recitations), G. L. Chatwin (recitations), Miller Hope (pianoforte solo, and who also played the accompaniments). Community singing was lead by Messrs Thomas, George and Beere. A hearty vote of thanks to the performers was carried by acclamation. Members stood in silence for a few moments as a mark of respect to their late comrade, Mr Jack Culajevich, whose death took place a few days ago.