CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 21 October 1943, Page 5

CARTERTON

PLUNKET SOCIETY SALE OF BULBS. (“Times-Age” Special.) As the result of the generosity of Mr and Mrs W. Henry Booth, of Middle Run, Carterton, in allowing the picking and selling of daffodil bulbs on their property, the Carterton branch of the Plunket Society has been able to add considerably to its funds. Last year, owing to earthquake damage to Mi’ and Mrs Booth’s homestead, the customary afternoon tea that was served on “Daffodil Day” was discontinued. A suggestion was made and carried into effect that bulbs be picked and sent to Wellington for sale. This Mr and Mrs Booth generously agreed to and £35 was realised. Again this year the picking and marketing of bulbs was carried out by members of the committee and friends for five weeks. Besides the sales in Wellington, a street sale in Carterton was held. Both these efforts realised the sum of £lO3 17s sd. The number of bulbs picked was 6628 dozen and the average marketing price was 4d a bunch. The expense of marketing was a little under jd per dozen. To give some idea of the enormous number growing, the 6628 dozen picked did not by any means deplete the grounds of bulbs. The Carterton branch of the Plunket Society have warmly thanked Mr and Mrs Booth for their generosity. ENJOYABLE DANCE SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION There was a fair attendance at the Home and Schools Association dance in the State Theatre last evening. A very enjoyable time was spent to music provided by Mrs Ashton’s orchestra. Extras were played by Misses V. Irwin and I. Thomas. A Monte Carlo dance was won by Mr Anderson and Miss Goodin, a lucky spot dance by Mr Thompson and Mrs Brown, and a statue waltz by Mr B. Benzeston and Miss Cole. Mr P. Beere was M.C. Personal Items. Mr and Mrs J. Teal, of Petone, are visitors to Carterton. Master J. B. Trapp, son of Mr and Mrs H. M. B. Trapp, Carterton, is among those who gained examination honours at Victoria University College. He passed in English, literature and shares in the W. E. Collins class prizes in English literature. The engagement is announced of Ethel Margaret, daughter of Mr and Mrs E. J. Fitzgerald, Carterton, and lan Edgar, son of Mr and Mrs E. Mason, Greytown. Killed by Ferrets. A South Carterton resident suffered loss this week, having a number of chickens killed by ferrets, while the mother was injured. The ferrets also attacked other fowls during night time. A trap was set and one ferret was caught. Big Consignment of Field Pipes. This week thousands of field pipes were dispatched to Wellington from the Carterton Brick, Tile and Pipe Company’s works. These pipes are to be sent overseas. This is by far the largest consignment to have left the works. Taxi Business Sold. Mr W. P. Williams has sold his taxi business to. Mr Norman F. Teal, of Carterton, a returned soldier of the present war. Bowling Club A rink of Carterton bowlers will be present at the opening of the season at Featherston on Saturday. The Carterton green has received its final top-dressing and levelling. Given fine weather for a week, the green should be ready for the official opening. Wairarapa Show Stock The first consignment of show stock will arrive in Carterton tomorrow night from Hastings. Accident at Garage Mr H. M. Catt, an employee of Messrs Gordon Hughan, Ltd., met with an accident at his work in the garage yesterday. When he was cranking a tractor the handle flew back and seriously injured his right arm. Dr. Wells examined the arm but owing to its swollen nature could not ascertain if any small bones had been broken.