CARTERTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 8 March 1939, Page 7

CARTERTON

SWIMMING CLUB’S CARNIVAL. COMPETITION FOR INTER-CLUB CUP. (‘‘Times-Age’’ Special.) Keen interest is being shown in the carnival to be held in the Carterton Baths tomorrow evening, inasmuch as the inter-club cup will be competed for by members of various clubs in the Wairarapa. At the present time the cup is held by a member of the Carterton Club, Mr J. Lawrence. This cup is for the aggregate number of points gained in the following events, by either male or female: 50 yards, 75 yards and 100 yards swim, and diving. Besides these events other races will be decided, as follow: 50 yards junior boys, 50 yards junior girls, 75 yards intermediate, 50 yards ladies, junior dive and inter-club relay. The attendance of swimmers from Masterton, Greytown, Featherston and Carterton should create a great deal of interest and attract a large attendance of the public. Bowling. On the Carterton bowling green last evening a game for the DeLacey badges was won by Lynch and Tucker (s) challengers against Beaven (sub), and DeLacey (s) holders, 24/17. Personal. Mr. Geo. A. Vincent and his daughter, Mrs. W. Moroney, returned to Carterton on Monday after a holiday trip to Australia. During their sojourn in Australia they visited many places of interest and enjoyed every minute of the trip. Mr. G. W. Busby, who has been on a business trip to Christchurch, returned to Carterton yesterday. Fire Alarm. Another fire alarm was sounded on the fire siren yesterday afternoon. The cause was a burning wash house at the residence of Dr. R. N. Campbell. When the brigade arrived on the scene, Dr Campbell had succeeded in getting the fire under control. School Committee. The monthly meeting of the Carterton District High School was held on Monday evening. Mr. H. J. McKenzie (chairman) presided and there were present: Messrs. G. Rabbitts, J. A. T. Stevens, J. Finn (treasurer), W. E. 'Knowles (secretary) and the headmaster, Mr. W. E. Fossette. The treasurer reported a credit balance of £llO Is 9d. Accounts amounting to £63 7s 6d were passed. The headmaster reported that the . primary roll numbered 362 and the secondary 52. The former showed a slight decrease. During the learn-to-swim campaign, 29 children had mastered the art, and 80 children had gained swimming certificates. Mr. Fossette referred to the fact that schools were being urged to grow native trees during Centennial year, and stated that it was his intention to construct a nursery. Donations of manuka scrub for shelter and posts would be greatly appreciated. The asphalt at the High School needed repairing. Mr Fossette reported that he had obtained the services of Miss Hardy, of Featherston, as commercial teacher. Miss Hardy will attend Carterton School two days each week. The chairman reported that he was advised that no alteration would be made to the secondary school for at least two years. It was decided to make arrangements for necessary minor repairs. Concerning the cycle stalls at the Holloway Street School, it was stated that a tender had been let to a local tradesman, who had later reported his inability to fulfil his obligations. The next tender had been approved by the board, but as the tender was higher than the original one it was necessary to obtain the sanction of the department for the increased amount. This had not been received, and the matter was still in abeyance. It was mentioned that a traffic inspector had suggested that another pedestrian crossing be installed opposite the Power Board offices. The inspector had noticed that a large number of children did not use the crossings at the Post Office but walked up the eastern footpaths as far as Memorial Sauare and then crossed the street. Members of the committee were of the opinion that a crossing was badly needed at the south school, and it was decided to write to the Borough Counoil suggesting that action should be taken with a view to having the crossing marked out. A further suggestion was that some warning sign be erected above the crossings to indicate their presence. Motorists, it was stated, drove on to the lines before they realised that safety zones were there. Referring to the fact that the Borough Council were apprehensive regarding the filling in of a natural drainage system at the new school, the chairman reported that as soon as the filling was completed pipes would be laid, and that there was no danger of any damage being done.