STRATFORD SWIMMING CLUB

Taranaki Daily News, 10 November 1932, Page 6

STRATFORD SWIMMING CLUB

SEASON OFFICIALLY OPENED.

RESULTS OF FIRST RACES. The opening of the swimming season for the Stratford Swimming Club was performed by the president, Mr. R. V. Kay, at the baths last night, there being a fair attendance. Though the evening was cold some of the bra,ver spirits entered the water. Mr. Kay said he hoped this season would be as successful as the last had been. Much credit was due, he said, to the custodian, Mr.. C. Rowson, for the way he had carried ot his work. Three races were held, the results being:— . , . Ladies’ 25yds: MiSs Black h, Miss Marsh 2, Miss Voght 3. Men’s 50yds: Girling 1, Haughton 2, Robson 3.

Boys’ 25yds: Ross 1, Vincent 2, Turnbull 3.

Following these events a diving exhibition was given by Haughton.

NEW ZEALAND ROAD HEIGHTS.

TO 4000 FEET THE HIGHEST!

The facts that the Ball Hut at Mt. Cook stands, according to the Lands and Survey Department, 3408 feet above the sea level and that the road actually finishes a distance below the hut - were mentioned yesterday to a News reporter by a resident of Stratford who has interested himself in road heights throughout New Zealand. The matter under discussion was whether the road at Stratford Plateau (4000 feet) on Mt. Egmont was: the highest motor road in the Dominion, and the possibility of any higher road, level being reached was seriously questioned. Commenting upon the continuation of a road for two miles beyond the Chateau in the Tongariro National Park, the resident pointed out that the height of the Chateau was given as 3710 feet above sea level, and the continuation was of comparatively level construction, so much so that’h6 doubted ‘ whether the termination would exceed the 4000 ft mark. . In any case, he had no knowledge that this continuation was such as could be regarded as a motor road. A single tractor, he knew, was in the habit of using the road, but it was questionable whether cars did so. It was also mentioned that the east coast road heights did not exceed 3000 feet and the Crown range near Pembroke in the South Island was only regarded as a track available to horse traffic. All the evidence that he could gather went to show that the Stratford .road where it ended at the plateau reached the highest level of any road in . New Zealand , that could be properly regarded as a motor road.

STRATFORD AMATEUR ATHLETICS.

APPOINTMENT OF OFFICIALS.

Officials for the ' evening meetings conducted, by the Stratford Amatpur Athletic Club have been elected os follow:—

Judges, Messrs. C. Mcl. Young, D. J. Malone, P. Skoglund, A. Handley and E. P. Pridham (running), Messrs. W. A. Mackay and A. IV. Whyte (field events); handicappers, .Mr. F. Bowler (running), Mr. L. Wann (cycling), Mr. A. Handley (field events); starter, Mr.L. J. Furrie; marksmen, Messrs. C. F. Lindop and W. J. Hall; announcer, Mr. H. Cleaver; call steward, Mr. W. J. Aitken.

SCHOOL JUBILEE.

PROGRAMME OF

Preparations are well iu hand for the celebration of the Ngaere school jubilee on November 24, and the secretary, Mr. R. McGarrigle, is receiving applications for tickets. The luncheon is available free to all ex-pupils of the school, and former or present residents of Ngaere, but in order to arrange the catering an effort is being made to discover the number that will attend.

Proceedings will commence at 11 a.m. at ' the school, where a short address will be given on the significance of “jubilee day.” At 11.45 an adjournment will be made to the hall for luncheon, after which short speeches appropriate to the occasion will be given by representative speakers. A return will then be made to the school grounds, where school work will be inspected and items will be given by the children, followed by afternoon tea. The celebrations will be concluded with a concert and dance in the hall in the evening. Excellent talent has been engaged! and an enjoyable programme will offer a fitting end to the function. A large jubilee cake is to be made.

WRESTLING AT STRATFORD.

ARRANGEMENTS FOR MATCH.

A meeting of the Stratford Wrestling Association on Tuesday night, discussed arrangements for the Kapasick-Detton match to be held in .the town hall tomorrow night. It was resolved that the ring be extended, and that trophies as submitted be procured at 7s 6d each. Mr." Peter Skoglund was elected a member of the association, and Mr. ’ E. H. Fazackerley was appointed a member of the committee. The meeting decided that all officials I would wear badges.

ELTHAM TALKIES’ PROGRAMME.

“OVER THE HILL.”

“Over the Hill,” to be shown at Eltham to-night, is beyond doubt the finest human drama since the advent of ■talkies. A complete. modernised version of a classic of American poetry, it runs like music across the heartstrings.. A cross-section of a growing family, it is overflowing with the full flavour of life—drama, comedy and pathos in a perfect harmony of the human heart. Notwithstanding that there are some moving sequences in the film, sentiment has not been allowed to dominate the production, and there are some uproarious scenes, all of which are appreciated all the more because of the appeal of the more solemn passages. James Dunn and Sally Eilers appear in the romantic leads while in the beloved role of “Ma” Shelby is Mae Marsh.