CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 16 December 1943, Page 5

CARTERTON

PUBLIC LIBRARY LIST OF NEW BOOKS C'Times-Age” Special.) The following new books have been added to the shelves of the Carterton Library:—Non-fiction. —“Lest We Regret,” Douglas Reed; “The Rats of Tobruk,” John Devine. Fiction.—“ She Came to London,” Paul Sabori; “Old Glory,” Anne Duffield; “Biggies Fails to Return,” Capt. W. E. Johns; “The Chinese Shawl,” P. Wentworth; “The Transport Murder,” J. G. Brandon; ■The Bandits of Matagorda,” C. H. Snow; “War on the Panaseo,” C. H. Snow; “Range Justice,” Tex Riley; “Wild Range,” Chas. Ballew; “Peaceful Jenkins,” Wm. C. MacDonald; “Magnet for Danger,” Mary Richmond; “Their Reckless Marriage,” Molly Waring. DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL SOCIAL GATHERING AND DANCE. An enjoyable break-up social gathering and dance was held in the Masonic Hall last night in connection with .the Carterton District High School. The reason for holding this gathering ■earlier than usual was because many of the pupils would later be engaged in work on farms. Those entertained were past, present and prospective pupils. The music for the dancing was supplied by Mrs Ashton’s Orchestra. The M.C’s. were Messrs A. Simmonds and P. Nilson. Speeches were made by the Rev R. Grice, Messrs H. J. McKenzie (chairman of the committee), H. T. Leete and W. Martin in reference to the progress of the school and other matters. The certificates won ' during the year were presented by Mrs McKenzie to the successful scholars. Reference was made to the recent examination conducted by Messrs Stubbs and Bell, school inspectors. Though no official notification had been received it was believed that the result was quite satisfactory. Supper was handed round by the pupils. Boy Scouts Card Party. A card tournament held last night by the Boy Scout Committee was well attended. The prize-winners were: —Ladies: Mrs Mabey, 1; Miss Martin, 2. Mens section: Mrs Paterson, 1; A. Knutson, 2. Personal Items Mr A. W. Stone, of The Summit, been transferred to Koputaroa, five miles from Levin. Welcome Rain Last night steady rain set in and gardens which were becoming very dry have freshened up considerably. The rain, however, has interfered with hay making and crops will remain on the ground until the weather clears again.