CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 24 February 1939, Page 7

CARTERTON

SWIMMING CARNIVAL HELD LAST NIGHT. MOST SUCCESSFUL GATHERING I (“Times-Age” Special.) I Last evening saw a very large at- s tendance of the public at the weekly i carnival of the Carterton Swimming i Club. Prior to the commencement of j the evening’s programme the Mayor, 1 Mr D. L. Taverner, referred to the Government’s proposal of a Physical Fitness Week. He was mdeed pleased and so were the officials of the Swim- j ming Club to see such a large at- j tendance. It was also pleasing to know i that large numbers of children had ] taken the opportunity during this ] week to learn to swim under the < supervision of members of the Swim- ] ming Club. There was no doubt that swimming was an excellent exercise and kept those engaged in it very fit and that, with other sports, was what ’ was required to keep the nation fit. j The council had given the free use of j the baths during the Learn to Swim ■ Week and it was indeed pleaasing to j know that the Council’s efforts were . appreciated. This year the council had , filled the baths with fresh water from ( the high pressure service and although j this had been a tax upon the town j supply he was sure it was not regretted by any ratepayer. At some future time , it was hoped they would be able to make further improvements to the baths. He thanked all for their attendance and the interest shown in Physical Fitness Week. Thq carnival was a great success and the entries received totalled 103. Mr R. P. Wakelin acted as starter and the time keeper was Mr J. Manley. The executive, under the guidance of Messrs L. G. Fairbrother and Rex Lawrence, are to be complimented upon the excellent evening’s programme. During the evening the resuits of the races were announced on Mr C. K. Goodin’s sound machine which was appreciated by those present. At an interval in the races a demonstration of how to learn to swim was given by Mr Rex Lawrence. Following were the results of events: Junior balloon race, 25yds: B. Lindop 1; L. Patterson 2; O.,Steven 3. Junior Girls’ 25yds handicap: L. Grant 1; B. Lindop 2; V. Merewood 3. Time, 19sec. Junior Boys’ 50yds handicap: G. Burt 1; F. Gardiner 2; R. Anaru 3. Time, 38isec. Men's 75yds Handicap: G. Brown 1; R. Lawrence 2; J. Yule 3. Time, 47sec. Junior Dive: D. McKenzie 1; Miss Finn 2; L. Grant and L. Patterson equal 3. 25yds junior scratch race: G. Burt 1; J. Berry 2; C. Callister 3. Time, 15 3-5 see. 50yds ladies* handicap: N. Reid 1; H. Callender 2; E. Chennells 3. Time, 43 sec. Open dive: Miss D. Crawley 1; A. Lane 2; A. Bradley (Greytown) 3. Relay race: T. Gardiner 1;-A. Pinfold 2: D. Deller 3. Time. 30!scc. Dual relay race: A. Lane and Miss L. Simmonds 1; G. Brown and Miss T. Lane 2: Rex Lawrence and A. Sorenson 3. Time, 32 l-ssec. 100yds relay race: Rex Lawrence and D. Knutson's teams equal 1; Miss H. Callender’s team 3. Time, 68sec. BOWLING. ROSE MEMORIAL BROOCHES. ■ Messrs Simmonds and Riggs (s) of the Carterton Post Office, holders of the Rose Memorial Brooches, stalled ofi a challenge from Messrs Fiddes and Hyland (s) of Wellington, in an interesting bowling mfitch. played on the Carterton green yesterday, the scores being 23/10. The deciding game in the Colts’ Handicap Singles was played last evening when Porter , defeated A. Thompson by 21/14.’The result of this game leaves W. Bird the winner of the competition. Carterton Library. The chairman, Mr W. Vaughan, pre; sided at. the monthly meeting of the Carterton Library Committee on Wednesday. There were also present —Miss O. Wolters, Messrs A. E. Hall, W. McPherson, H. T. Leete, R. J. Tretheway, and the librarian, -Mrs Adair. Apologies for absence were received from the Rev H. White and Messrs Clarke and Copeland. Accounts amounting to £lO 4s 6d were passed. The Librarian reported that subscriptions amounting to £l2 and a grant of £25 from the Wairarapa South County had been received since last meeting. Four new subscribers had joined and five had resigned, leaving the number at 131. A letter of appreciation is to be forwarded to the County Council for its grant. Messrs Hall. Leete. McPherson and the chairman were appointed a delegation to visit the Borough Council in connection with the Free Library Scheme. Surprise was expressed that no advantage had yet been taken of the new junior section of the library. This was a section, in which persons under the age of 18 could join at an annual subscription of ss, which entitled them to the loan of one book at a time. It was reported that several new books would be added to the shelves next week. Personal. Mr L. H. Smart has left on holiday to Waiterere. Levin. Mr W. J. Thomas, of Brooklyn Road, Carterton, has been appointed judge of Shorthorn cattle at the New Plymouth Show and will leave for New Plymouth next week. Mr O. A. Cadwallader. of Carterton. will judge the Friesian cattle at the same show. County Rates. The County Clerk, Mr E. T. Bcaven reported to yesterday’s County Council meeting that 98 per cent of the rates for this year had been collected. It was considered that this was an excellent result. Price of Trees. The question of planting pinus in-

signus trees at the head of the waterrace works was referred to in the overseer’s report at yesterday’s meeting of the Wairarapa South County Council. Councillors thought it a good proposal, but it was mentioned that the cost of these trees, which used to be 6s per 100 had now gone up to 20s for 100 and the work would be a costly one. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE. ANNUAL MEETING HELD YESTERDAY. The annual meeting of the Women's Institute and Garden Circle was held yesterday in Miss O. W. Wolters's rooms, Belvedere Street, Carterton. Mrs W. Williams presided over a good attendance of members. The annua) balance sheet was adopted, showing a credit balance on the year’s activities of £3 2s Id which was considered very satisfactory. It was resolved to purchase a bowl for decorative’ purposes out of the funds for use at Institute meetings. The election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: —Convenor, Mrs A. Knutson; assistant convenor, Mrs S. Swan; secretary and treasurer, Mrs Rex Porter; committee. Mesdames W. Williams, C. Savill, S. C. Skelley, L. Aplin. S. Rooney, J. McKenzie. W. Pinfold, A. Pink, R. Nix, J. Archer. A presentation was made to Miss Wolters in appreciation of her many kindnesses to the Institute during the year. Miss Wolters returned thanks for the gift. Mrs J. McKenzie was the winner of the points prize during the year. Two new members were elected, bringing the membership to 48. Mrs Rooney was elected to arrange flowers for institute meetings and Mrs Skelley to act as tea hostess at monthly meetings. The bulb show held during the year showed a profit of 7s 9d. which was considered satisfactory considering the season and the inclement weather on the day of the show. During the year keen interest was manifest in the circle’s activities. Miss Wolters, on behalf of the meeting. thanked Mrs Williams and Mrs R. Porter for the work they had done for the circle. Afternoon tea was served.