CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 26 November 1940, Page 7

CARTERTON

ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS LOYAL HEART OF OAK LODGE. (“Times-Age” Special.) The quarterly summoned meeting of Loyal Heart of Oak Lodge, Manchester Unity, was held last evening, and was presided over by N.G. Sister M. E. Eagle. Apologies for absence were received from Bros. C. J. Fisher, C. C. Deller and A. R. Tankersley. Prior to the commencement of business, the N.G. referred to the recent X, bereavement suffered by Bro. J. D. '• Hunt, and members stood in silence for j*-’ a few moments out of respect to the memory of Mrs J. D. Hunt. Sick pay amounting to £8 10s was ordered to be paid, and other accounts, totalling approximately £l4O, were passed for payment. An invitation from the Masterton Juvenile Lodge to be present at a fancy dress party on Saturday, December 14, was received. Several members stated that they would be present. An invitation was received from Loyal Combination Lodge, Johnsonville, to be present at a Christmas social and dance on December 3. The election of officers resulted as follows: —N.G., Sister F. Eagle; V.G., Bro. H. J. Rathbone; E.S., -Bro. G. S. Bruce; Warden, Bro. C. E. White; Conductor, Sister M. E. Mellish;; Lecture Master, Bro. C. J. DeLacey; Trustee, Bro. W. F. Bairstow. It was resolved that the installation of officers should take place on Monday, December 9, and that P.G. Bro. R. Farrow be invited to instal the officers. Members of other Odd Fellows’ Lodges are to be invited to be present on the occasion. It was resolved that Bro. C. C. Deller, the retiring I.P.N.G. be presented with a Lodge Past Officer’s Diploma, and that his name be placed on the honours board. After the meeting supper was provided, and at a suitable interval P.D.G.M. Bro. C. J. DeLacey said that among those present were two members, Bros. Mark and Maurice Meyer, who had enlisted for active service overseas. The members of the Lodge were proud of them. He hoped that they would return to Carterton safe and sound after the war. Before leaving, they would be given a letter of recommendation to visit Manchester Unity Lodges in any part of the world, and he hoped that they would avail themselves of any opportunity to do so that offered. P.G. Bro. G. S. Bruce, a member of the Wellington District Management Committee, said that he was proud that the two members were going along with over a thousand Manchester Unity members in New Zealand to fight for the British Empire. While they were on active service overseas the Order in New Zealand would see that their contributions were kept fully paid up, and when they returned again to New Zealand they would still be members of the great Manchester Unity Order of Oddfellows. Bro. Bruce hoped they would avail themselves of the opportunity at all times to get in touch with Lodges of the Order on the other side of the world. He wished them both good luck, and in doing so asked both to accept from their Lodge a suede money belt. The singing of “For They Are Jolly Good Fellows” followed, after which the recipients suitably replied.

SOLDIER ENTERTAINED GATHERING AT DALEFIELD. There was a large attendance at the Dalefield Public Hall last evening when the residents tendered a social to Private Ray Hodder. The time was spentjn dancing which was greatly enjoyed to excellent music supplied by Mrs L. Rogers and Mr R. Knowles. Extras were played by Miss Sorensen, of Carterton, and Mrs Hughes. Two Monte Carlo waltz competitions were held and were won by Mr C. Abbott and Mrs L. Fairbrother and by Mr and Mrs C. Abbott respectively. The duties of M.C. were capably carried out by Mr R. Knowles. At a suitable interval in the proceedings, Mr Les. Fairbrother made a presentation to Private Ray Hodder, and said that the residents of the district were proud of him. They knew he would worthily uphold the honour of his country. They wished him tne best of luck and a safe return to Carterton. He asked Private Hodder to accept on behalf of the residents a wristlet watch which he did amid applause and the singing of ’‘For He's a Jolly Good Fellow.'' Private Hodder suitably acknowledged the gift. Supper was dispensed by the ladies in their usual generous manner, after which dancing was resumed till after midnight, the gathering being brought to a close with the singing of •'Auld Lang Syne." Personal Items. Mr L. Compton will go into camp at Levin on December 21, and will train as an air gunner. • Miss K. Palmer, of Longbush, who is at present attached to the nursing stall of the Trentham Military Hospital, is spending Jeave with her parents. Miss Palmer, who is to go on active service is well known in the Wairarapa, having trained on the nursing staff of the Masterton Hospital. She has also been nursing at “Kelburn,” Featherston; “Tiri,” Martinborough, at Carterton. and recently at Wanganui. Among others she will be a guest of honour at the Gladstone Town Hall tonight at a social function. About sixty friends gathered at tne residence of Mr and Mrs G. Morris, Kent Street, on Saturday evening to entertain Sappers Maurice and Mark Meyers. Visitors were present from Palmerston North, Wellington, and Hawke's Bay. The time was spent in oommunitv singing, competitions and dancing. Supper was served and the health of the guests was diank. A most enjoyable gathering was brought to a close at midnight with the singing of "Auld Lang Sync. Patriotic Entertainment. The Carterton Girls' Club will stage their revue in the Kings lheatie, Car-

terton, tonight. Last week the girls gave their entertainment before large audiences on two evenings and netted a substantial sum of money for the £ 1.000.000 Appeal. Tonight the funds will be given to patriotic purposes. There will be no booking of seats.