SWIMMING POPULAR

Taranaki Daily News, 16 January 1935, Page 10

SWIMMING POPULAR

HAWERA BATHS RETURNS. VISITORS PRAISE FACILITIES. The exceptionally hot weather of the past few months has resulted in far greater patronage than usual of the Hawera municipal baths. From the beginning of the present season until Thursday last the returns totalled £B5 12s 10d, compared with £62 Ils 5d for the corresponding period last season, a gain of £23 Is sd. During the same period, however, there has been only an increase of 22 season tickets issued. Many visitors to Hawera have been to the baths and many have commented favourably upon the excellence of the facilities, stated the custodian. Mr. A. Smith. The apparatus for* learners had been widely praised and extensively used. Chlorination was still carried on. The most popular hours were from 2 to 5 p.m. Business and professional people generally bathed from 6.30 to 7.30 a.m., and learners and young swimmers from about 7.30 to 8.30 a.m. AMATEUR ATHLETICS. HAWERA EVENTS DECIDED. The Hawera Amateur Athletic Club held its weekly meeting last night. Some close finishes were seen. Results were:— One mile cycle club championship: J. Burke 1, M. Green 2, M. Jones 3. Shot put (club championship): E. Fleet 31ft Bin 1, G. Thrush 28ft 7in 2, J. Clapham 27ft Bin 3. Javelin (club championship): A. Thrush 134 ft 3in 1, B. Clapham 128 ft 6in 2, L. Worley 116 ft 3. 100 yards, women: N. Smith (6yds) I, E. Smith (11yds) 2, E. Reid (3yds) 3. 75 yards, girls: J. Holland 1, M. Pitts 2, S. Hayvice 3. 220 yards, men: J. Clapham (16yds) 1, E. Smith (10yds) 2, J. Matheson (20yds) 3. 50 yards, men: E. Smith (2yds) 1, J. Clapham (3yds) 2, L. Worley (31yds) 3. 100 yards, boys: M. Barnden 1, S. Parker 2, D. Johnston 3. Two miles cycle: M. Jones (90yds) 1, L. Landers (140yds) 2, W. Parker (200yds) 3.

GENERAL ITEMS. Salvationists Farewelled. Adjutant and Mrs. W. L. Armstrong were farewelled by Hawera Salvationists and friends at the Salvation Army hall on Monday night before their departure for Whangarei. Those who made valedictory speeches referred to the unselfish manner in which they had helped others. Proof of their untiring efforts was the strengthening of the corps during their 12 months’ sojourn at Hawera. The speakers expressed regret that they were leaving and wished them a happy and successful future. Mrs. Armstrong thanked the speakers and Adjutant Armstrong said they had been strengthened by the loyalty and friendship of the townspeople. Load of Furniture Burned. At 5.30 p.m. on Monday a lorry heavily laden with household furniture and some merchandise caught fire at Waverley. It is surmised that a pack in line with the exhaust caught fire. The lorry was stopped opposite the fire station. Fire extinguishers were used but proved of little value and in a few seconds the load was well ablaze. By this time the brigade had two leads of hose pouring on the fire. The furniture was valuable and the only item of importance saved was the cutlery. The lorry was little damaged. The owner of the furniture was Mr. Morton Jones, who was shifting from New Plymouth to Wellington. Manutahi Personals. Mrs. A. S. Barclay and Mrs. W. Barclay and families are spending three weeks at Ngamotu beach. Miss G. Denby and Mr. J. Denby have returned to Lower Hutt after spending the holidays with their brother, Mr. S. R. Denby. Miss M. Edwards, who has been visiting Mrs. P. Wills, has returned to Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. R. Carpenter, and Miss E. Moss, Wellington, who have been visiting friends in the district, have returned home. Mis. J. Taylor, who has been a patient of the Patea Hospital, has returned home. Mr. B. Jackson, who has been visiting Mrs. E. O’Sullivan, has returned to Wanganui. Mrs. Cooper and Mrs. E. McLaughlan are visiting Mrs. G. Scown.