ROWING.

Auckland Star, Volume LXVII, Issue 230, 28 September 1936, Page 13

ROWING.

JUBILEE CLUB'S OPENING. BLLND ROWERS' PROGRESS. "Rowing, like our musical work and other activities, is a thing which brings us Into close and fraternal contact with our sighted brothers," said Sir Clutlia Mackenzie, director of the New Zealand Institute for the Blind, addressing members and friends at the opening day of the Jubilee Rowing Club, King's Drive, on Saturday. The Jubilee Club, comprising young members of the institute, has made splendid progress since its inception was lirst conceived. For some two seasons before its formation the members rowed with other clubs, and their enthusiasm led ultimately to a separate club being established. The shed was opened in December of last year. It is likely that nearly 20 young men will take an active part in the activities of the club this season, and everyone is eager that a race with a sighted crew may be arranged. At present the club owns four skiffs and a dinghy. At Saturday's ceremony the president of tho club, Mr. D. McPhee, outlined the progress of the club, and expressed appreciation of the support and assistance of the Auckland Rowing Association and"*the various other clubs. Mr. McPhee mentioned a further hope of the club—the arrangement of a race with a blind crew from Wellington. He welcomed Mr. A. Macdoijald, who has generously offered his assistance in coaching the club members. Sir Clutlia Mackenzie paid a further tribute to the hearty co-operation and help given by other clubs. By participating in such activities as rowing, and by holding their own as far as possible with their sighted friends, he said, blind people were able to get a far greater "kick" out of lite. He offered his best wishes for a successful season, and "May the club nourish !" was his concluding hope. Other speakers were the chairman of the executive committee, Mr. W. Wilson, and tho captain, Mr. E. Robinson. Among others w * re , Mr ' A - Lawson, secretary, and , 1 ackman, works manager of the institute. A short practice row was hold.