THE SWIMMING HABIT

Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 48, 25 August 1925, Page 7

THE SWIMMING HABIT

AT THE BOYS' INSTITUTE

WHAT THE TEPID BATHS OFFER.

(Contributed.)

On 9th February, 1916, over nine years ago, the well-appointed Tepid Baths belonging to the Boys' Institute were opened by the late Prime Minister, Mr. W. V. Massey. The great foresight and single-heartedness of the Management Committee of that day has been rewarded by the great results which have come from their splendid efforts. The wisdom of these public spirited men in placing such a boon in the city of Wellington has beea amply proved by the great success which has followed their unselfish efforts. A large percentage of the swimmers of to-day were taught their swimming, and a very large proportion of thpse who are the proud possessors of life-saving certificates gained them at the Tepid Baths. The popularity of the clean, airy, and healthy swimming pool has not diminished, and it is the aim of the Management Committee to still keep the baths as popular in the future as they have been in the past. To this end it is desirous ■of placing a few facts before the public of Wellington. There are possibly many people who do not know of the existence of the Public Tepid Swimming Bath in our city, and to these people ana to any who would care to come to the Boys' Institute, Tasman street, a very warm welcome is extended to view the building, and more especially the spacious and well-kept tepid bath. Tasman street can easily be reached by car from any part of the city, arid also from Courtenay place. Everything that is .possible is done J for the comfort of those who patron- j ise the baths. Individual dressing cubicles are provided out of sight of the pond and public to ensure privacy. The water is heated at 75 degrees, and is. kept at a regular temperature night and day. It is also filtered to, ensure a clean supply, which makes it very inviting to anyone who desires a dip. Attendants are on duty night and day, and they -are efficient instructors. In the matter of teaching swimming these instructors are men of wide experience, and are capable of instructing either soxes, girls or boys, women and men. Arrangements can be made for anyone 1 desiring private lessons at a small .charge, but at all times the services of the instructors cau be obtained in this direction either privately or otherwise. The weather makes no difference to the baths; they are open at stated hours for males and females. If the weather is inclement you are under cover, and in Bumtner weather you can enjoy a nice cool swim at all times in a well-appointed and convenient bath complete with diving board, stage, Roman rings, and trapezes.' Special attention is' paid to learners, especially to boys and girls, and, an appeal is made to parents to send along their children and make use of the facilities which are at hand, and make them efficient swimmers. When you are on holiday at the seaside, or when you go to one of the many beaches of which Wellington is proud, don?t you feel rather out of it when you see so' many enjoying a good swim? There is no- need for you to be in this unfortunate position; the Tepid Baths nnd staff are at your service, whore you can learn with confidence to become a swimmer.