CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 1 March 1939, Page 7

CARTERTON

SWIMMING CLUB’S SUCCESSFUL CARNIVAL. LAST EVENING’S EVENTS. (•‘Times-Age” Special.) One of the most successful swimming carnivals held by the Carterton Club took place in the' Municipal Baths last evening. There was a very large-attendance of the public and many visitors were present from Masterton, Greytown, Featherston arid other parts of the district. The attendance was estimated at 600. Prior to the commencement of the programme, the Deputy Mayor, Councillor E. McKenzie, apologised for the unavoidable absence of the Mayor, Mr Taverner. Councillor McKenzie said it was indeed a pleasure to ’ welcome such a large gathering as was present, especially competitors from Wellington, Hataitai, Lower Hutt and members of all Wairarapa clubs. He sincerely thanked the competitors for coming along and helping to make a successful carnival. He was voicing the opinion of all when he said those present were in / attendance to congratulate the winners whether they were local competitors or visitors. The services of a well conducted Swimming Club was an asset to the town and he urged parents to give their children every opportunity to learn the art of swimming and life saving. Swimming was one of the most healthy recreations and was to be commended to all. It was pleasing to note that swimming was coming back in popularity in Carterton, and it would be further encouraged'by the presence of visitors from other centres in promoting its welfare. During the evening Mr S. Higinbotham’s public address' system was used to supply music for the carnival and also to announce the winners of the events. The following officials carried their duties in a capable manner:— Starter, Mr R. P. Wakelin; check starters, Messrs C. Holland and F. Booth; referee, Mr E. Pickard; judges, Messrs A. Lane, T. Harp, D. Howell; timekeeper, Mr J. Manley; call steward, Mr G. S. George; card steward, Mr R. Mai-, colm; megaphonist, Mr L. Clarke; diving judge, Mr E. Pickard; handicapper, Mr E. Pickard; hon. secretary, Mi’ E. R. Wilkins; in charge ,of supper, Mr Les. Sorensen. A feature Of the evening was the appearance of Mr R. Hatchwell,. New Zealand champion from Wellington, and his efforts were, as well as those of other winning competitors, applauded. Very favourable comment was made by visitors at the size - of the baths and the conveniences attached thereto. Following are the results: — 25 yards boys- handicap: First heat: W. Morris 1, R. Major 2, G. Burt 3. Time, 15£secs. Second heat: Gordon Stubbs ~1, - J.. Berry 2, C. Callister 3. Time, 13 2-ssecs. Final: G. Stubbs 1, ‘ J. Berry 2, C. Callister 3. Time, 13 2-5 secs. Twenty competed. - 25 yards girls’ handicap: First heat: ' B. Matson 1, J. McKenzie 2, V. Merewood 3. Time, 18secs. Second heat: A. Stains 1, L. Grant 2. Time, 15 4-5 secs. Final: A. Stains 1, J. McKenzie 2, B. Matson 3. Time, 16’3-ssecs. 50 yards Wellington Centre championship: R. Hatchwell (New Zealand champion 100yds. 1939) 1, Pennington 2, Sommerville 3. Time, 25 l-ssecs. New Zealand record, 24 2-ssecs. 75 yards intermediate handicap: First heat: T. Major 1, Q. Desmond 2, F. Gardiner 3. Time, 41 2-ssecs. Second heat: W. McNamara 1, R. McFarlane 2, E. Knutson and G. Barnard, (equal) 3. 1 Time, 50 2-ssecs. Third heat: R. Ben- 1 ton 1, Harris 2, W. Brown 3. .Time, 47 l-ssecs. Final: McFarlane 1, Benton 2, 1 McNamara 3. Time, 44 4-ssecs. 50 yards ladies’ handicap: First heat: 1 N. Keltie 1, E. Chennells 2, J. Gray 3. 1 Time, 37secs. Second heat; P. Jeffrey 1, M. Keltie 2, P. Davis 3. Time, 40 1-5 : secs. Final: N. Keltie 1, M. Keltic 2, ■ P. Jeffrey 3. Time, 37secs. 50 yards open handicap: First heat: G. Brown 1, Bell 2. Time, 3 Z 4-ssecs. Second heat: McFarlane 1, J. Yule 2. Time, 31secs. Third heat: F. Gardiner 1, Q. Desmond 2. Time, 32 3-ssecs. i Fourth heat: C. Marshall 1, R. Lawrence 2. Time, 27secs. Final: G. Brown .1. F. Gardiner 2, C. Marshall 3. Time, ; 32secs. 50 yards Wairarapa Primary School boys’ championship: E. Dennes 1, E. \ Sexton 2, W. Morris 3. Time, 33 1-5 ■ secs. 100 yards Wairarapa relay chain- ; pionship: Carterton 1, Masterton 2, , Greytown 3. Time, 48secs. > 100 yards open handicap: First heat: Hatchwell 1, D. O’Connor 2, A. Pinfold < 3. Time, 57 2-ssecs. Second heat: T. ] Major 1, Pennington 2, J. Barnes 3. Time, 70secs. Final: T. Major 1, Hatch- ] well 2, Pennington 3. Time, 65 4-ssecs. , Open junior dive: Rollings 1, Major 2, Dennes 3. ( Wairarapa district backstroke cham- ] pionship, 100 yards: L. Maguire 1. £ Cardno 2. Time, lmin. 16 3-ssecs. £ Novelty event: John Lockie (caught E a duck in baths). j '" 50 yards breaststroke handicap: W. . Sorensen 1, G. Gaze 2, W. Hay 3. Time, ‘ Slsecs. I Open senior dive: Grenham 1, R. £ Crawley 2, Bradley 3. j Inter-club relay: First heat: Carter- c ton B 1, Hataitai 2, Carterton D 3. £ Time. 53 3-ssecs. Second heat: Carterton A 1. Lower Hutt 2, 3, Time, 48 4-ssecs. Final: Carterton B (Gardener, Brown, Desmond, D. Dollar) 1, Carterton A (Lawrence, Pinfold. Yule, Deller) 2, Hataitai (McInnes, Marshall, Ballard, Dunlop) 3. | Time, 52secs. Polo match: Hataitai 3; Wellington t 8. j Grass Fire. The folly of burning paper close to 1 dry grass was evidenced last evening ■ when what might have been a serious conflagration was arrested by a f band of willing workers with sacks and buckets of water. The fire occur- v red at the rear of Mr R. Banks's residence. Anderson's Line. An alarm was sounded on the fire siren and the brigade were quickly on the spot, but t their services were not required. i Y.M.C.A. 7 A movement is afoot in Carterton for the establishment of a Y.M.C.A. for the town. Since the physical fitness parade on Saturday last and the witness- t ing of the splendid display before the t large gathering of the public, many in- f iluential people are talking of the es- v Jablistunent of a Y.IVLC.A for Carter- r

ton and it is possible that a meeting will be called for that purpose in the very near future. Vital Statistics. The vital statistics registered in Carterton for February are as follow (figures for the corresponding period last year are given in parentheses!: Births. 7 (10); deaths, 3 (3); marriages, 2 (4). Personal. At last night’s meeting of the Carterton Borough Council it was decided to forward a letter of sympathy to Mr and Mrs J. Nilsen, Harry was drowned in the Carterton Swimming Eaths on Monday.