“SLIP” CARR ARRIVES.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 24 December 1924, Page 5

“SLIP” CARR ARRIVES.

PRAISE FOR PORRITT.

■~~(by telegraph—peers Association. WELLINGTON, Dec. 23. • Brown-skinned and looking the - very picture of health and fitness, E., W. (“Slip’’) Carr, the famous Australian sprinter, stepped off the day to spend the few hours at his dis- 1 posal in renewing; acquaintances with liis many friend's in Wellington after an extended tour of the: Continent.' Carr is returning to the Commonwealth.: During his ■ travels abroad ; lie has visited, many countries, including England, France, Germany and 1 Czechoslovakia, but. the place; where lie most enjoyed himself and where he struck his best form was in Dublin, at the historic Tailteann Games. “The Irish,” lie told a reporter, “I class with New Zealanders and 'Australians as being the best sports in the world. They gave me a great time and made me feel absolutely at home.

, “If there is one man of,whom New Zealanders " should be ■ proud, ’ ’ lie 1 continued, “it is Arthur Porritt, TJniversity man.” Carr said that;, he toured Europe with the New Zealand Rhodes selioiar, and lie could not find suitable words of praise for the Maorilander. ‘‘At-the Olympic Games,” he added, “RoVritt; ran a splendid race, and I think he will develop into a. real world’s ehampion, and personally he is a fine fellow.” :■

Regarding the control of the Olympic Caines Carr had little to say, except to state his emphatic 1 opinion that this world’s meeting should be continued and supported by all nations. At thelast meeting there were a. few little incidents, but when one realised the'enormity of the undertaking; it -Was easy to understand .that such happenings could not be avoided. > , As to liis activities in future, Carr is not at all certain, but at present lie, feels that lie would like to retire'from competitive running. “I have had a very good spin,” lie remarked;,. • Carr,-who was met at the wharf by the president .-of. the ‘New Zealand Amateur Athletic Assoeiatioh (Mr A. T. Pqvis), is accompanied bv Lieut. J. E. Palmer, of New .South Wales, who has been representing the citizens’ forces at the Bisley rifle meeting: The Australian sprinter desired to convey to his many New Zealand friends made, during his recent stay in this countryhis best Wishes. His one regret was that the boat on which he is travelling leaves to-night for Sydney. ,