ROSS NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 18 November 1924, Page 1

ROSS NEWS.

(From Our Correspondent). SWIMMING CI.IMF The Rass Swimming Club voceiillv had their annual meeting when the report and balance sheet lor tbo just ye 11* was re: rived and adopted. The lialaurr sheet showed a (-mail credit balance.

A strong nil lee was set up for the ensuing year and an ellorl is being made to make it a live one. A high diving tower has already been erected, more dressing aciomiiiodiitioii is being provided, and twelve of) r.p. electric lights are to he installed, which will lie used lor night carnivals later in the season. Children's swimming sports will he held ciio'.i .allteruate Saturday V-o'in-meiii ing on tin* 22nd.. when attraetixo programmes w ill ho presented. Air Frank Carter, proprietor of the Commercial holed has generously donated two gold medals for learners, that is, for the hoy and girl who are begin 11111" this season and who swim the longest distance at the end of the

To supplement the Club's funds a Plain ami Fancy Press Ball will he held on Friday night 21st. inst and preparations arc being made to make it a big success. ’I lie hall is being specially decorated and the music will be supplied by Bonctti's full orchestra. The supper arrangements are in til? bauds of a ladies’ committee under the guidance of the Mayoress, which is a "guarantee that that part of the programme will receive lull attention. Patrons of the hall on Friday are assured of a. very enjoyable evening.