AQUATICS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 14240, 10 December 1909, Page 8

AQUATICS.

ROWING. 1 ARNST IN TRAINING. - [Bf TELEGRAPH.—PBSSS ASSOCIATION.] ~,.." Nelsot, Thursday. H. Arnst, the champion sculler, is putting in some solid work on Nelson Harbour preparing for his race against Whelch at Akaroa. He speaks in high terms of local conditions for rowing. The large stretch of water available provides a good rowing course, with a chance of obtaining both rough and smooth water, which- gives the oarsman an opportunity to become skilled in all branches. NORTH SHORE CREWS. - The follo-ving crews have been selected to represent the North Shore Rowing Club at the Ponsonby Regatta : Light Maidens: E. Ollmour (stroke), P. Robertson (3), L. Fraser (2), K. Bongard (bow). Heavy Maidens': Croom Clark (stroke), H. Griffen (3), W. Russell (2), V. Bennett (bow). Light Juniors: It. Spinley (stroke),' (i. Seager (3), P. Weston (2), H. Crubb (bow). Lawson, the Nelson sculler, who showed such promise in the Manawatu handicap, though he had never sat a wager boat a fortnight before the event, has decided to take up sculling seriously. In the recent race he rowed in one of A mat's boats. Now he intends to order one for himself from 0. Towns.. fe . YACHTING. i MANUKAU CLUB. I For some time past an effort has been made to secure a suitable clubhouse at Onehunga for the. Manukatt Y&cht Club, and towards this end £60 w*« subscribed at one meeting, while subscription lilts were opened. Last evening a concert in aid of the fund was tendered by yachtsmen and friends at the Foresters' Hall, when the attendance wm very large. Mr. Jack Park made a nrat-elaiM stage manager, while Mr. Arthur Curbines acted as accompanist. The programme wits supplied by leading, Auckland talent, each item being enthusiastically received.

In their p? otest to the Government against its hasty labour legislation this session, the New Zealand Employers' Federation said: "The Shops and Offices Bill and the Factories Bill were received at this office on Wednesday evening last, and notification was given on Saturday that evidence thereon would be. taken by the Labour Bills Committee to-day (Wednesday). Such short notice renders it absolutely impossible for my committee to ascertain the views of employers and arrange "for witnesses to come to Wellington to give evidence. Owing to the courtesy of the chairman of the Labour Bills Committee an extension of time' to Wednesday next has been secured, but even that- length of time, it is submitted, is not sufficient. The Coal Mines and Mining Bills were received on Saturday last, and on Monday verbal notice was given by the chairman of the Mines Committee that the committee .was meeting to-day (Wednesday) to consider the measure. When it is realised that copies of the Bills had to be sent to mineowners throughout the Dominion, it must be admitted that at least a fortnight should (be allowed to elapse before employers are asked to submit their views to the committee or to Government." .TWO YEARS' Written guarantee is given with every silent Knight Daimler mtotor, and Daimler shares are the highest on the market. Are these not proofs of quality?—Geo. Henning, sole agent, Custom-stre**