DISTRICT NEWS.

Wairarapa Age, 9 August 1929, Page 4

DISTRICT NEWS.

SOUTH WAIRARAPA ITEMS. (“The Age” Special.) At a meeting of the parishioners of iSt. Mark’s Church, Carterton, on Wednesday evening, ararngements were made to tender a farewell social to the Rev. W. and Mrs. Raine, on September 2, upon the occasion of th cig departure for Eastbourne. Police Court. In the Carterton Police Court yesterday morning, a man named Patrick Sullivan was charged with drunkenness and also with being an idle and disorderly person. On the first charge he was convicted and discharged and on the second information was also convicted and ordered to come up for sentence if called upon within twelve months., As Sullivan had work to go to, he was ordered to leave the town immediately. Personal. The Wairarapa Licensed Victuallers, at Featherston, on Tuesday evening farewelled Mr. G. Vincent, an ex-pre-sident of the Association, who has taken up his residence at Pahiatua, and presented him with a tea and coffee service. FEATHERSTON. (“TJie Age” Special.) Mr. D. Ward, of the staff of the Bank”" of New Zealand, resumed duties on Wednesday after his annual vacation. Mrs. J. Turnbull, Featherston, leaves for Wellington in a few days. Fir© Brigade. At the monthly meeting of the Featherston Fire Brigade the nominations for officers for the coming season were:—Captain, C. R. Skipage; lieutenant, Lieut. A. Tait; foreman, Foreman T. Tidswell; branchman (first), Branchman P. Habib; second branchman, Hydrantman V. Pulford and Fireman R. Clark; first hydrantman, Hydrantman H. Worsley and Fireman B. Clark; second hydrantman, H. Worsley and Firemen R. Clark and E. Walker; first engineer, Foreman T. Tidswell; second engineer, Branchman P. Habib; custodian, J. Gall; auditors, Capt. C. R. Skipage and Lieut. Tait. The appointment of secretary was held over. It was resolved that the annual reunion be held on September 10. Golf. The following is the Wairarapa ladies’ team to play the Masterton Golf Club on the Lansdowne Jinks on Friday afternoon: Mesdames Carlyon, Bidwill, Pearce, Collins, Shepherd, Martin, Wickens, Hume, Parker, Misses Atkinson, Williams, Merlet, Sutherland, McFadzean, Martin, Ruane, Nix, Parker. ALFREDTON. (“The Age” Special.) On Monday evening last a farewell social gathering and presentation wan tendered Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Percy, who have sold their property and are leaving the district. There was a good attendance of young folk, and the music was supplied by Mr. L. Nation. Mr. T. A. Weston carried out the duties of M.C. After a dainty supper, which was provided by the ladies, Mr. 8. M. George presented the guests of the evening, Mrs. Percy with a three-tiered cake stand and Mr. Percy with a case of pipes and a cheque. Mr. George referred to their long residence in Aifredton and also the interest Mr.‘Percy had taken in all sports and in local body work, he being associated with the School Committee, Hall Committee and other bodies. The singing of “Auld Lang Syne” brought a most enjoyable evening to a close.