INGLEWOOD NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 230, 3 February 1911, Page 6

INGLEWOOD NEWS.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) The baliy competition to be held on Saturday next is arousing some interest, and there will doubtless be a large entry. The programme is now out for the loca'J Swimming Club's opening sports, and it is to be hoped that swimmers will respond freely and give the new club a good start. The programme is varied, and contains a 50, 75 and 100 yds ope» races, as well as a local 50yds handicap and should afford ample scope and inducement for outside centres to nominate. The most interesting event, so far as locals go, will be the local 50yds race for the president's special prize.

Inglewood cricketers' victory over Urenui places them well in the lead in the senior Thursday competition. The feature of the match was Thomas' bowling. He took four wickets with four consecutive balls, a remarkable feat, and one which has. I suppose, never been surpassed in senior cricket circles in North Taranaki.

[ Crombie is still treating Wellington bowling with scant respect, his latest | feat being 143 not out, Inglewood swimmers did no good at the Stratford night carnival, although Nichols won his heat in the 75yds and was second in his heat in the 50yds Fowler, after losing a lot of ground at the turn, just got beaten in his heat. Or. Tarplee, as advertised, rang the firebell on Monday evening, and ' the brigade—about 20 strong, turned out to give a demonstration. The whole brigade was as keen as mustard, and had the hose run out and the water pouring on the imuginery fire in a remarkably short space of time. No sooner wen the flames successfully overcome thai the bell again sent forth its summons the brigade started off to the new scent of action, the public school. A large crowd gathered to witness the demonstration, and considering that most of the members of the brigade are new to the work the performance was very creditable. Mr. C. L. Nicholls, from the local branch of the post office, has received notice of transfer to Wellington, and leaves by the express train on Saturday morning. Mr. Nicholls is a native of Inglewood and his loss will be keenly felt, particularly in athletic circles here. He has been prominently connected with the liockcy and Cricket Clubs for some time, and during the last twelve months filled the role of instructor to the gymnasium. Much as his loss will be felt, all join in wishing him every success in hi.s new place of residence and congratulate him on his promotion. Mrs. B. O'Neill, the new proprietress of the railway Hotel, arrived in town oh Monday night, accompanied by Miss O'Grady.