Schweizerkirche Objekttyp: Group Zeitschrift: The Swiss observer : the journal of the Federation of Swiss Societies in the UK Band (Jahr): - (1939) Heft 895 PDF erstellt am: 28.09.2021 Nutzungsbedingungen Die ETH-Bibliothek ist Anbieterin der digitalisierten Zeitschriften. Sie besitzt keine Urheberrechte an den Inhalten der Zeitschriften. Die Rechte liegen in der Regel bei den Herausgebern. Die auf der Plattform e-periodica veröffentlichten Dokumente stehen für nicht-kommerzielle Zwecke in Lehre und Forschung sowie für die private Nutzung frei zur Verfügung. Einzelne Dateien oder Ausdrucke aus diesem Angebot können zusammen mit diesen Nutzungsbedingungen und den korrekten Herkunftsbezeichnungen weitergegeben werden. Das Veröffentlichen von Bildern in Print- und Online-Publikationen ist nur mit vorheriger Genehmigung der Rechteinhaber erlaubt. Die systematische Speicherung von Teilen des elektronischen Angebots auf anderen Servern bedarf ebenfalls des schriftlichen Einverständnisses der Rechteinhaber. Haftungsausschluss Alle Angaben erfolgen ohne Gewähr für Vollständigkeit oder Richtigkeit. Es wird keine Haftung übernommen für Schäden durch die Verwendung von Informationen aus diesem Online-Angebot oder durch das Fehlen von Informationen. Dies gilt auch für Inhalte Dritter, die über dieses Angebot zugänglich sind. Ein Dienst der ETH-Bibliothek ETH Zürich, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zürich, Schweiz, www.library.ethz.ch http://www.e-periodica.ch 2580 THE SWISS OBSERVEE. .January 7th, 1939. dividual visitor valuable information on all that and the distinguished Kandahar Races at Murren Switzerland offers for the satisfaction of his per- on the 18th and 19th. wishes and : kind of BANK sonal requirements every In Switzerland mountain ski-lifts SWISS CORPORATION, climate, form of sports, sanatoria, and spas, railways, every and eliminate strenuous Company Zimited «STiar« incorporated in «SMtwrZand) her centres and methods of education, means cable-sleighs ascents, all skiers several extra of and modes of II will en- enabling to enjoy downhill, 99, GRESHAM STREET, E.C.2. access conveyance. runs. deavour to give visitors from other countries an and 11c, REGENT STREET, S.W. 1. idea of the unspoilt picturesqueness of life as it Ski-ing is undoubtedly the most popular may he met with in every part of Switzerland in snow sport in Switzerland, but Tobogganing and consequence of the habits and customs of a people Bobsleighing also have a host of enthusiastic profoundly attached to its work and its country. adherents. The upkeep and constant improve- these is of Capital Paid up s.f. 160,000,000 is too early for further details, but one ment of courses a matter personal It in the with the breadth- Reserves - - s.f. 32,000,000 is certain, that no visitor to the World's pride respective resorts, thing taking, mile-a-minute Cresta Toboggan Run at Fair will ever regret having paid a lengthy visit Deposits - - s.f. 1,280,000,000 section. This gives us St. Moritz a, shining example. Races for both to the Swiss certainty of vehicles the calendar in to come and see us types are on throughout much pleasure inviting you the The Cresta Run Skeleton at home at Flushing Park Meadow at any date season. Toboggan 1939. Race for the Curzon Cup is usually held middle All Descriptions of Banking and from April 30th, the the of January and Grand National in first Business Transacted 8. J. & T. half of February. Outstanding events of the Foreign Exchange coming Swiss winter season will be the Bohlet Grand Prix at St. Moritz on February 4-5, and : : Correspondents in a// : : WINTER WILL BE A SPARKLING SEASON the two-seater Bob World Championship in the : : parts of the Wor/d. : IN SWITZERLAND. same resort on February 8-9. Another feature of the Swiss Winter are the Horse Races on frozen lakes. At St. Moritz, Switzerland, where dreams come true for all where the annual International Horse Races will and winter lovers of Alpine winter splendour be held from 29-February 5, the great Telephone : Telegrams : with excit- January sports, promises a programme replete sheet of snow-covered ice is fenced in to form an MUSeum 2982 Foysuisse London ing attractions from end of December well into exceptionally fine course. Immense grandstands, April. Among these doings, ski-ing, easily a totalisator, a band and crowds of fashionably learned and permitting unrestricted freedom, clad visitors contribute to the perfection of this FOYER SUISSE quite naturally heads the list. Every important unique horse racing picture. Winter horse races the 12 winter resort has its own ski-school, where are also seen at Gstaad, Lenk, Les Diablerets, BEDFORD WAY, Swiss standardized technique is uniformly Arosa, Montana-Vermala and other resorts. Pro- and to under- RUSSELL SQUARE, taught. The method is simple easy grams include ordinary flat-racing, for which the stand and those who adopt it are able to master horses are specially shod in order to gain a firm LONDON, W.C.I every kind of terrain without falling. Beginning foothold on the white turf." There are trotting of December is the opening date of these popular and sleigh races also, as well as ski-kjöring Quiet position (in centre of London. establishments and there are classes for begin- events, in which not only the speed of the horses, Central heating and hot <St cold water moderately experienced and expert skiers. but the skill of the skiers on to them ners, and holding throughout. Instructors are men thoroughly trained from behind are decisive factors. licensed bv the State. Fees range from 1-3 Francs Continental cooking. half-day class lesson. As proficiency increases Switzerland's steady temperature in winter per Management : carefully graded ski tours become available to the is ideal for sports on the ice. Many resorts boast pupils. not only one, but several rinks, so that devotees SCHWEIZER VERBAND VOLKSDIENST. of all pastimes on the ice have ample space for Downhill ski ing is at its best in Switzerland their respective activities. Biggest ice-rink in and the very mention of the Parsenn at Davos, the land, and in Europe for that matter, is at the Corviglia at St. Moritz, the Diavollezza at Davos. It covers an area of over 7J acres and Pontresina, the Titlis at Engelberg, the Eiger has separate sections for speed and figure skat- and Aletsch Glaciers in the Jungfrau Railway ing. hockey and curling. Here, on January 28- region, the Männlichen above Grindelwald, the 29, the Davos Ice Festivals, with International IDtvinc Services. Halinenmoos at Adelboden, the Hornberg at Skating Contests, will be held. Fêtes on the ice, and Blauherd at Zer- Gstaad and the Gornergrat in daytime, or with artificial illuminations at EGLISE SUISSE (1762). matt, thrills a true skier. night, are a highlight of all Swiss winter play- (Langue française). the sport of skiers skilled and grounds; among them, Pontresina, in the Upper Ski-jumping, such events for 4 79, Endell Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, W.C.t, unafraid, is made possible on 57 fine ski-leaps, Engadine. promises February and March 4. (Near New Oxford Streen. each of which is constructed according to very definite standards and calculations. Jumps Wherever there is ice there is also Ice Hockey. registering some 270 feet are not uncommon. In the series of International Ice Hockey Tournaments scheduled for the Christmas holi- During the forthcoming season big ski events Dimanche 8 janvier 1939 ; will follow each other in rapid succession. days are a contest at St. Moritz, from December 25-27, the St. Moritz ; a, contest 8h.30 Culte de tin d'année, avec le con- Several resorts will be the scene of ski-jumping for Trophy at p.m. Davos on December 27, the Cup, and cours du Chœur et d'un violoniste. contests on New Year's Day, and Slalom Ski for Aspang Davos, a contest from December 27-31, L'arbre sera rallumé. Message de fin Races visitors will give guests of Pontresina again at for for the and Hanseaten On d'année. M. M. Pradervand. opportunity to demonstrate their skill on Spengler Cups. an January 14-15 Gstaad in the Bernese Oberland, 7 and 28. In the same month important Dimanche 1er : January see Ice Match the janvier ski also be seen at St. Moritz, Davos will an Hockey for Rosey Cup, races will and 3-12 Ice Cham- and Gstaad. on February Hockey World llh. Culte M. M. Pradervand. pionsliips will be decided at Zurich ancl Basle. A Giant Slalom contest for the "Weisse Now that winter has become a favourite llh. Ecole du dimanche. Pontresina Wiesel " trophy is to be a feature at vacation season the lure of the season of white in 6h.30 Culte M. M. Pradervand. on February 12. At Gstaad the Combined Wis- Switzerland is oil the more irresistible. A short pill en Cup Ski Races are scheduled for February and restful ocean trip, then a swift journey by Mardi 10 janvier, à 31i. Réunion de couture au 11-12, and St. Moritz will have its combined rail or air, and lo and behold the traveller finds Foyer Suisse, 15, Bedford Way, W.C.I. downhill Slalom Ski Races for the White Rib- himself on the threshold of a fairyland with a 11-15. The Serrice /«nèbre. bon of St. Moritz on February canopy of sapphire-blue stretched above diamond- Le vendredi 30 Marie Jeanne Kilometer Race on skis at St. décembre, Boujon, annual Flying strewn snowfields and mountains. Here the air de Carouge (Genève), décédée le 24 décembre is set 17. Directly after- is ; flee, Moritz for February pure and invigorating ills cares are for- à l'âge dé 75 ans. wards, i.e. on February 18-19, the Grisons Com- gotten, and playtime reigns supreme. It is the bined Ski Races and elimination for the Swiss miracle of Switzerland under snow.