SWIMMING AT STRATFORD

Taranaki Daily News, 16 October 1930, Page 10

SWIMMING AT STRATFORD

CLUB’S FINANCIAL POSITION.

ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS.

In moving the adoption of the report and balance-sheet (already published) at the annual meeting of the Stratford Old Pupils’ Amateur Swimming Club Jast night, the chairman, Mr. T. Kirkwood,, said that apart from one carnival the date of which clashed with counter attractions, the year had been a successful one. Members of other clubs had patronised the Stratford functions very well and much of the credit tor the success of the carnivals from an entertainment viewpoint was due to the fine competition , those visiting swimmers had promoted. He regretted that the amount of subscriptions had decreased, said Mr. V. J. Henderson and he suggested that a canvas for members be instituted, Officers elected were: Patron, Mi. W. J Polson, M.P.; president, Mr. R. V. Kay- five vice-presidents; club captain, Mr ’a R. Robson; hon. secretary and treasurer, Mr. A. Keighley; executive, Messrs. C. Grubb, V- J. Henderson, M. Thomson. D. Bullock and J. Callaghan; delegates to centre, Messrs. Henderson and'Callaghan; starter, Mr. Kay; timekeepers. Messrs. W. Mills and J. Petrie; auditor, Mr. W. D. Young The executive was recommended to appoint delegates to interview the school committee ( with a. view to putting the financial relations of the two botlies on a .sound basis.

NGAERE HEADMASTER EULOGISED.

REGRET AT HIS DEPARTURE.

Deep regret at his departure was expressed and eulogistic reference to his services in connection with the school was made at the monthly meeting of the Ngaere, school committee on luesday night when the headmaster, Mr. T Taylor, announced that he had been transferred to the Normanby school after four and a-half years at Ngaere. The chairman of the committee, Mr. H. C. Taylor, referred to the high standard of efficiency that had been main? tained in the school and. to the interest in the school environment and the general welfare of the children that had been taken by the headmaster. Mr. Taylor was a universal favourite of the children and by hie attention to his duties had earned the whole-hearted approbation and confidence of parents, said the chairman. He was, pleased to be able to say that only the most cordial of relationships had existed between the school staff and the committee members, to whom he extended his thanks for their many ’kindnesses and courtesies, the headmaster replied.

M4TAU DISTRICT NEWS.

The date of the social to, provide for Christmas tree toys hae been fixed for iNovcniber 7. ReliecLrsals for the piny lete and .fancy dances are in full swing. ’Service whs held a«t on ■Sunday by the Rev. H. S. Hamilton. Thera was a. large congregation. The roads have dried up wondeiniily and most cars are running without chains. The butterfat .payment in September was lid —a great contrast to last year s priee—ls sd. Public Works’ camps are to be pitched, on tlie Junction Road from Matau to East Road. The sum of £4OOO was on all estimates for 'this work as from Puraugi and it is hhely that the narrow roads and sharp corners will soon bo no Mrs. Horsop is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. Edgecombe. Mr. C. Mum'by is visiting Matau.

KING’S THEATRE.

“REDEMPTION” TO-NIGHT.

“Redemption” is a story of old Russia, with John Gilbert in the role of a romantic young officer who, though lavinf the woman he married, is brought to° a state of degradation by the uncanny fascination of a Gypsy woman. Eleanor Boardman, who played with Gilbert in “Bardelys tho Magnificent, and Renee Adoree, his sweetheart in “The Cossacks,” are the rival charmers. Conrad Nagel, Claire McDowell, Charles Quartermaine, George Spelvni, Au^ustin Borgato, Nigel de Bruher and Tufiy Marshall complete the cast.

GENERAL ITEMS.

“There is one excellent principle for organising a week of this nature—your own town first, New Zealand second, the Empire third and there is no fourth,” saad Mr. S. J. Goodey, representative of, the .New Zealand Manufacturers’ Association, in addressing business men of Stratford on matters relating to the holding of an Empire and New Zealand Industries Week at Stratford. . . During a discussion at the Empne Games at Hamilton, Canada, John Cameron, the Canadian champion hammerthrower, asked Mr. H. W. Frost Auckland, how it was that the New Zealand team did not possess any hammerthrowers. ‘Oh,” replied Mr. Frost op the spur of the moment, “we are all hammer-ohewers (h'amateurs) over there.” The above retort is vouched for by Mr. Edward Leach, Stratford, who has just returned from participating as a bowler in the Empire contest. ‘‘The Government subsidises herd-test-ing for butter-fat when we should be testing for casein content; we are looking for something that we dont want for cheese-making,” said Mr. H. o’h’ifcon (Stratford) at a meeting of the Taranaki- branch of the New Zealand Friesian Breeders’ Association yesterday. ' . . . , ■ X collision without serious injury to the person concerned occurred at the Broadway and Fenton Street intellection, Stratford, at noon yesterday between a sedan ear driven by Mr. A. E. White and a lorry belonging to Mr. B. J. Kerswill. Beyond the rolling up of a mudguard or two there was no damage to either vehicle. The senior team to represent the Stratford Cricket Club against Hawera at Stratford on Saturday will be chosen from Hamilton, Gattoii, Sandford, H. Donnelly, A. Wilson, ; Irving, Cover, Beere, Collins, Hancock, Mel. Young, Gower and Henderson. The junior team to play S.T.H.S. on the school ground on Saturday will be selected from Jenkins, Ry burn, Grierson, L. Donnelly, Lacy, Vincent, Robson, Lee, Lyons, Since, Richards, Jackson, Grey and A illerS. • C 4.1 The anniversary celebration of the

Eltham Methodist Church was concluded on Tuesday evening, when a tea and social evening was held. Fhe Rev. Coateworth delivered an address on the progress of work done in the Eltham circuit during the past year and Mr. K. Lewis referred to- the financial work. Under the conductorship of Mr. W, <J. A, Farnall the choir rendered the following: “The Lord is My Shepherd., ‘0 Warship the Lord in the Beauty of Holiness,” and “Abide With Me.” Solos were contributed by Miss M. Cocker, Mrs. A. Symmanrs, and Mr. Anderson,

and a duet was sung by Mrs. G. W I Collingwood and Mies Daisy Black. 1 he tea -was arranged by members of W ladies’ guild. ™ ; The'following will represent the Id-= tham Cricket Club against Waitarm at Waitara to-day: Kasper, Burrell, ihomas, Kbrr, Parkin, Edwards, Walker, Barker, Arthur, partridge, Clare. Emergencies: Gavigan, Cross, Vincent, Groves. 1 The prize-winners at the Eltham Brass Band’s euchre tournament, oil Monday wertu Mr. Burgew 1, Mr. J.

Tavlor 2,. Mies Death T, Mrs. Neal 2The novelty gt thg fipal dance of the season held by the Eltham Pipe Band on Monday were won an Lucky spot waltz, Mr. Innes and Miss Burke; Monte Carlos, Mr. J. Sheehy and Miss Donnelly, Mr. .Mz Ritter and Miss Donnellv. A large crowd wae present and very much enjoyed the programme of modern and old-time dances, vfte music for which was played by Mrs Attrill’s orchestra. Extras were played by Mrs. Sait, Miss Prince.and Mr. C. Carneross (pipes).