CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 29 May 1939, Page 7

CARTERTON

WOMEN’S DIVISION. BIRTHDAY GATHERING. ' ("Times-Age” Special.) There’ was a large attendance of members of the Carterton branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union, held in St. Andrew’s Schoolroom on Friday. The occasion was the seventh birthday of the Division and the gathering was presided over by Mrs E. V/. Allen (president). Visitors were present from Featherston and Greytown, as well as Mrs. Fayer,. president of the Dargaville W.D.F.U. The president welcomed those present to the seventh birthday party and hoped they would enjoy the afternoon. The cake, which was a two-decker, was beautifully iced, nicely decorated, and bore seven miniature candles, was the gift of Mrs". E. W. Allen. When all were seated for afternoon tea, the president called upon Mrs Wakely (Featherston) to light the candles. This was done and Mrs Fayer, of Dargaville, extinguished them. The cake was cut by Mrs. H. Knutson, president of the Women’s Institute. Among other vistors were Mrs. Every (League of Mothers), and Mrs. F. E. Tyler (W.C.T.U.). The following programme was presented and each item was enthusiastically applauded: Mandolin solo, Mrs. Ardish; birthday song, Mesdames Card and W. Daysh; song, Mrs. Reidy; recitation, Miss Nola Sewell; duet, Mesdames Card and Daysh; children’s song Misses Dawn Rayner, Barbara Reid and Kay Reid; song, Lex Reynolds. Two playettes were given: “Snowed up With the Duchess,” the characters being taken by Mesdames Harrington and Ordish, and Misses Walsh and Parker; and "Mr Hackett’s Alibi,” performed by Mesdames M. E. Mellish, A. Stretton, Archer and Ewington.

Shoulder sprays were presented to Mesdames Wakely, Fayer, H. Knutson, Every, Tyler, K. Reid, Ardish and Rabbi tts.

Competitions were won by Mesdames Hughes and L. Humphries. Before the conclusion of the proceedings the top deck of the cake was competed for and won by Mi's. Ewinglon.- -

Golf Competitions.

Members of the Carterton Men’s Club played a Stableford bogey competition on the Taratahi links on Saturday and the following are the best cards handed in:—C. Clark, 27, 11, 38, F. L. Barr, 19, 15, 34; R. T. Forbes, 18, 15, 33; G. S. George, 28, 5, 33; D. L. Taverner, 22, 10, 32; J. Steel. 25, 6, 31; C. K. Goodin, 24, 7, 31; B. Booth, 28, 3, 31. In a challenge match for Hill & Hughes Buttons, the holders, Smith and Krahagen, were defeated by G. Hart and Harrington. Farewell Social. There was a very large attendance at the Parkvale Hall on Saturday, when occasion was taken to bid adieu to Mr. A. E. E. Robinson and Miss G. Parker. Visitors were in attendance from all parts of the district and a very happy time was sperjt. Items were rendered as follows: Song and recitations, Sunday School children; duet, Mesdames Downes and Peacock-; song, Mr. McKinnon; recitations, Mesdames J. Turley, A. H. Elkins and Mr. J. Roberts.

At a suitable interval presentations were made to the departing guests who have been resident in the Parkvale district for over 20 years. During this period, Mr. Robinson, with the assistance of Miss Parker, had bben in charge of the Sunday School in the district and had endeared themselves to children and parents alike. It was thought fit on the eve of their departure for Nelson, to recognise the good work done by both Miss Parker and Mr. Robinson during that long period. On behalf of the ex-pupils of the Sunday School, Mr. W. Hammond asked Miss Parker to accept a fountain pen, and Mr Robinson a pocket wallet. Both suitably thanked the ex-pupils of the school for their kindness. Mr. A. H. Elkins then make a further ' presentation to the guests, and in doing so said that the residents of the district had decided not to let Miss Parker and Mr. Robinson leave the district without showing them the esteem in which they were held among the residents of Parkvale and district. They had been energetic in assisting in the many functions held in the district,, and this was the more noticeable in regard to the spiritual welfare of the of whom they had taught many in the district over a period of 20 years. (Applause.) Mr. Robinson had been a director of the Parkvale Hall Company for ten years and for a number of years had been on the management committee of the Parkvale Hall Company and latterly was its secretary and treasurer. On behalf of the residents he had very great pleasure in asking Miss Parker and Mr. Robinson to accept a gold watch each suitably engraved. (Cheers.) "For They are Jolly Good Fellows" was then heartily sung. Mr. Robinson feelingly replied on behalf of Miss Parker and himself, and said that they would always have happy recollections of the residents and happy times spent at Parkvale. Supper was provided and presided over by the ladies of Parkvale. Borough Council. The monthly meeting of the Carterton Borough Council will take place in the Council Chambers tomorrow evening.