PUBLIC BATH.

Gisborne Times, Volume LX, Issue 9798, 7 May 1924, Page 6

PUBLIC BATH.

ATTRACTIVE PROPOSALS T,G RAISE FUNDS.

“SPOTTING WEEK” AND INDOOR SPORTS.

The committee set up to raise funds for a public tepid bath in Gisborne met in the Borough. Council Chambers last evening, Mr F. Gray presiding over a large attendance. The chairman said that the meeting had been called to further the sale of°art union tickets. The art union, he reminded members, closed on May 31 and the secretary lould like to have the butts of all completed books as soon as possible. All butts must be in by May 31. The secretary (Mrs A. Beer) reported that to date the receipts from the sale of tickets were £670, and from donations £lOl, making a total or £771. The Chairman stated that the management of Every bpdy’s Theatre had agreed to give a picture night on May 23 in aid of the funds of the hath. \ hearty vote of thanks was accorded* Mr N. Hanclricks for his generous treatment. The Chairman also stated that Mr J. Clirisp had voluntarily agreed to give a gramophone concert in aid ol the funds, and arrangements had been made with the Gisborne Boxing Association for the loan of chairs for the occasion. The date of the concert had not vet been decided. Hearty" votes of thanks were accorded Mr Ohrisp and the Boxing Associatiou. , Tho secretary’read a letter from Mr M. Fry, as secretary of the Olympic Swimming Club, suggesting a “spotting” week, which it was stated had been worked with much success in other towns. Mr Fry, in answer to a request by the chairman, explained the scheme. A number of shops, he said, say, eighteen, would be selected by a committee and each shopkeeper would be asked to exhibit in his window an article not sold in the shop in the usual way. Each purchaser of an art union ticket during “spotting”' week would be given also a form containing eighteen double spaces. In flic first space the contestant would write the name of the shop and in tho space opposite that would bo written the name of the article he had “spotted” in the window. The names of the shopkeepers would be advertised, and the names of the articles in each window for “spotting” would be placed in an envelope and handed to the Mayor or some responsible official before the competition commenced. The competitor naming the greatest number of correct articles •‘spotted” would be adjudged the winner and would receive a prize. The proposal was well discussed and approved by all. Mr. C. Brown moved that the

“spotting week” scheme be adopted and that a committee of five be set up to carry out the proposal, the committee to have power to act. ’iho motion was carried., and Messrs M. Fry, A. Stoneliam, w. E. Davy, D. Adair and A.. F. Langridge were appointed the committee. the chairman reported that the Poverty Bay Stockbrokers’ Association, through the instrumentality of Mr A. S. Parker, had procured two sheep, which would be submitted at the Alatawhero yards to-day on behalf of tho fund. "Mr 0. A<&air and the speaker intended to be present on the occasion.

A hearty vote of thanks was passed to tho Poverty Bay Stockbrokers’ Association. Mr A. E. Davy said he would like to see an indoor sports meeting run in aid of the funds. Such a function would be a success if the amateurs would combine with the professionals, and it should prove a very satisfactory scheme financially. Mr A. W. Mason said the suggestion had been put before the Amateur Athletic Club, which had gone into the matter They had measured the hall but had found that a course of only 150 ft. could be secured for the sprint, and as all knew a 50yds sprint

would be of no use as an attraction. Novelty events could, of course, be run off. If the proposal was gone on with the amateurs would render every assistance. Mr Davy said he must admit That he was surprised at hearing the dimensions of the hall, but nevertheless he saw no reason why they should not have a 220yds course round the hall, and they could run off 100yds and 150yds also. Me felt sure they could get quite a number of competitors. The novelty events could include tug-of-war, polo on bicycles and sparring competitions, and in addition there could be special athletic events for lady competitors. The Chairman said he was greatly in favor of an indoor meeting. The Amateur Athletic Club had decided to hold a road race on May 29 and to sell art union tickets among the spectators. lie would like to see the indoor meeting gone on with, for he felt assured it would be a great success.

Mr C. Church moved that an indoor athletic meeting on the lines proposed he held at the Garrison Hall, and that Mr A. E. Davy be appointed organiser.

The motion was seconded by Mr Jones and carried unanimously.

Mr Davy said he was quite agreeaide to assume the duties of organiser providing lie had the help of the amateurs in the Bay. He was satisfied the meeting would prove a success.

Mr O. Brown suggested that the me-'tir.g should extend over two nights The Chairman said the proposal was a good one. and would, he was sure, receive consideration by Mr Davy. Mr. Brown suggested a dance as a further means of raising funds.

• lb '’‘as decided, on the motion ,of Mrs Heeney, seconded by Mrs Gibbs,that- n fqnev dress masked carnival should be held in aid of the funds for the hath, and the following were appointed a committee to further the proposal: Mesdames J. Pollock. Stephenson. Heeney and Walsh, and Messrs C. Church. T,. Albrecht, JT. Bennett nrd .1. Pollock. It was decided that the committees set up in connection with the various pro wets should report on Monday evening next.