The first annual meeting of the Chapman Recreation Society, under whose name the swimming pool operates, took place in Oughtred Hall Wednesday evening. Considering the great success of the pool and the amount of interest taken, the attendance was extremely poor, but those present made up in enthusiasm what they lacked in numbers.

H.R. Banks, reviewing the activities of the swimming pool during the past summer, recalled the names of those who first attempted to make the vision into a concrete fact - Messrs. Watson, Jones and Jobin, whose united efforts succeeded beyond belief He also referred to the work of the first committee, who carried the building and financing of the pool to a successful ending.

The popularity of the pool was soon made apparent by the sale of season tickets which greatly exceeded expectations. Thanks were also due to the auditor and to the C.M.&S. Co. for the assistance rendered.

The financial report presented by A.A. Skead, was most satisfactory in every way. The receipts were much greater than had been anticipated, and only about $400 of the original cost of the pool remained to be paid. Following the report of the auditor the balance sheet was accepted.

The election of officers for the ensuing year took place and resulted as follows:

Patron, S.G. Blaylock.
Hon. President, R.W. Diamond, and C.T. Oughtred.
President, Art Irwin.
Vice-President, Harry Hogg.
Secretary, James Barton.
Treasurer, F. Entwistle.
Directorate - George Jobin, James Harris, Reg. Ashdown, A.E. Hadley, and R.S. Buckman.

Several matters of importance were brought up such as heating the water more quickly; the installation of lockers, and the erection of bleachers for the comfort of spectators. All these matters and others pertaining to the swimming pool were handed over to the new directors to deal with. The fees for the swimming pool were placed the same as last year, $5 family ticket, $3 single and 25 cents admission to non ticket holders.

It was decided to make Victoria Day, May 24th, the grand official opening of the year, and the Recreation Society will hold a swimming gala and most likely a dance. The pool itself will be open for use as soon as the weather permits. The roof was taken off Wednesday and the tank was found to be in splendid condition only a coat of waterproof paint being necessary. The sale of season tickets will be taken up immediately and given decent weather the success of this year's activities is assured.

Kimberley is outstanding centre for sport activities - boasts of three recreation halls

It would be very difficult to find in Canada, or outside of Canada either for that matter, a town of the size of Kimberley where there is such a variety of sports participated in or where the facilities for sport are so great. In boosting Kimberley to the outside world, mention should be made of the provisions made for healthful recreation provided for its citizens.

In this matter the C.M.&S. Co. have done a great deal, especially in the way of providing recreation halls, even playing fields, the use of which only cost a nominal sum.

Warren hall, the centre of social life at the Top mine, provides bowling alleys, billiard tables, basketball and badminton clubs, and there is of course also a strong football club.

McDougall Hall

On the Townsite, McDougall Hall is one of the best equipped and appointed recreation halls to be found anywhere. Under the able management of Horace Stanton, this is the centre of sporting activities for Kimberley townsite and town. Bowling and billiards are amply provided for. There is a well equipped gymnasium with boxing and physical culture classes, a badminton and basketball club, together with reading and writing rooms and dance hall.

Nor are outdoor sports forgotten for the new tennis courts and lawn bowling greens are of a standard of a much larger community. Here also is the playing field which for situation can compare with any ground anywhere, laid out on a high bench it commands a view of the Rockies which is unsurpassed in splendour. Here is a standard size football ground and baseball diamond. A junior football team is being run in connection with the hall and a senior team in connection with the Tunnel whose prowess is known far outside the district, being holders of the championship of Alberta as well as the Kootenays.

The curling club own and operate an exceptionally fine modern rink with five sheets of ice which housed the B.C. Bonspiel in 1927. Downtown there was also a skating rink where both intermediate and junior hockey teams displayed them-selves. First Aid classes and competition are also held. The children are also catered to with junior basketball and gym class.

Chapman Camp

Chapman Camp nestling in the hollow beneath the concentrator hill although a little community by itself is in no way behind the rest in fact so far as striking out on its own is concerned they have shown courage and initiative well worthy of praise. Clubbing together and raising bonds amongst themselves they built and now operate a swimming pool, 75 x 40 ft. equipped with dressing rooms, diving board, springs and everything necessary for the enjoyment of swimming.

The curling club own a two-sheet rink with club room furnished two seasons ago. They also operate the skating rink where this year a junior hockey team showed their prowess. The tennis club two years ago broke away from the courts at the old trestle and clearing a flat space below Camp have now two courts with pavilion nicely built by volunteer labor. The football and baseball clubs have the use of the field in the centre of Camp and there is also this year a junior football team being run.

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