The Sydney Morning Herald from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia • Page 69

17" -tv. -r JilllB i owag World HUB A FAMILY union 14 re in store for AlMlt greet a Stone Mi ok Jagger when the longhaired grown arrives later this At the airport to meet htm will be his aunt, Mrs Rose Scutts, of Lid-combe. The Rolling Stone) will come here for concerts on January 22 and 23. Mick's Aunt Rose calls the harmonica player Mike, the family name for him. 'Mike was such a quiet, serious little boy, I can't imagine how he got started in this Mrs Scutts told Young World1'' writer Lana Wells.

"I was really shocked when I saw him about 10 months ago while on a holiday in England. "His hair was hanging in his eyes and ha looked thin, grey and dirt)-. "People say the Stones don't wash, but I'll have to give them the benefit of the doubt. When I first saw Mike he had just come back from a long trip." TV Mimic Mrs Scutts, born in England, married Mick's mother's brother. She came to live in Sydney in 1928.

Since then she's had several trips to England. Her daughter, Mrs Rosemary Shipp Mick's siid: When I go shopping I can't get used to my son's ugly mug staring at me from the bookstall." Mrs Jagger had to go to the doctor after her one and only visit to a Stones' concert. He diagnosed a perforated Scoff Dillon used a directional paddle on to catch this fast, hollow Makaha wave. There was no time to turn. Photo by Jack Eden.

Midget Robert Lane and Glea Ritchie. They have had enough experience with the Bower break not to worry about the paddle on at all. They know the exact position of the line-up and the break for different conditions-All they do is paddle out and sit in the right position. When the right wave arrives they just lean their board forward and away they go. Don't be disappointed if you can't do this straight away.

It only comes after plenty of practice. And that's what makes good surfers. Hainan's, hut would get hoired with ii't IS. ua om was watching. "He liked to be the centre of attention." Mrs Scutts said that the last time she met him, he seemed shy, as if uncertain how she would take to his appearance.

"But I accepted it because, after all, I went to see Mike my nephew, not Mick the Rolling Stone," she said. "He didn't say much until he and his girlfriend were driving me back to Londoa. Then we talked about travelling and his tour" here." Mick's girlfriend is Chris Shrimpton, 19-year-old sister of the English model, Jean "The Shrimp" Shrimpton. Although they're together a lot, Mick says they are "just good friends." According to Mrs Scutts, Mick's parents have taken his success in their stride, though they're not happy with the publicity attached to it. In a letter to the family at Lidcombe, Mrs Jagger i i I wnuia pays on mis hii aunt, Mrs Scutls.

Although much of the Stones' appeal lies in their scruffiness, Mrs Scutts said their untidiness Is cultivated and they spend a lot of money on clothes. "Apparently they decided on their image when their luggage was stolen and they had bt do a show in their old clothes," she said. "It was so successful that they've never bothered to dress up since. "I suppose that's all right, a3 long as they're clean, but I just can't get used to that awful hair. "If Mike was my son, I would creep up when he was asleep and cut it all off." ass news snaet studied by MAKING most of a wave wiM depend on the skilS of your first move the paddle Don't be fooled by watching expert surfers who make it look easy.

There is much more to it than pointing for the beach and paddling. You beginners may have some trouble so this week 1 will talk about paddling on. The three main methods are the directional, the straight and the antl-directional paddle on. Using the directional method, the surfer paddles (the way he wants to go when he is on the wave (see diagram 1). This is one of the simplest ways because it almost eliminates turn altogether, so is less worry for beginners.

In a fast, hollow surf like a beach break or a reef break, it is almost impossible to paddle straight on to the wave. The speed and steepness of the hollow wave make it. extremely difficult to turn so the directional paddle on is the best. You will have to practise tli is move and get the feel of your board before you can try turning on a wave. When you think you have mastered this first paddle on, try the straight method (diagram 2).

This involves turning. Wait for the right wave and paddle on straight in the same direction as the wave face. When you are on the wave, you must turn at the bottom away from the break and angle across the shoulder. Pfclk a surf with a slow cud when you try it and youi will have more time to paddle and adjust yoiuur weigh. The anti-directional paddle on in more difficult be-emaa it requires a complete change of direction (dirt pram 3) Farrelly WORLD CHAMPION SURFBOARD RIDER In a peaking surf you can paddle into the break, then drop away onto the shoulder of the wave.

When you've got it, you will have a quicker pickup and the turn gets you angling faster. The anti-directional paddle on Is also best for sloppy surf. But it requires a lot of practice before you can get full control of your board. GINGER Little Pattief one of the entertainers who told "Young World" their New Year resolutions said: "I am going to stop biting my nails. I've bitten them since I was at school and my mother says it's "My room is usually a mess, so this year I'm going to make sure I always leave It tidy.

"Oh, yes and I'm going to have a No. 1 hit." Col Joye, a keen water-skier: "I want to get the best suntan on the coast. "Last year I made a resolution to work harder than ever before, but somehow It got broken. I've made They The wave shapa Is always the thing which determines what method you use. At Fairy Bower or that great hollow left over the reef at North Narrabeen Point you need a directional paddle on.

The flat wave will give the beginner more time to stand and move back on the board. With practice, you will get to know what's best for difficult conditions and what, to expect at a particular spot. Take, for example, those surfing giants at Fairy Bower, Nipper Williams. it again this year and doa't intend breaking it. "I also want to get more early nights." Judy Stone's resolutions: "To put the (tops back on everything, from shampoo to hand lotion.

"And I'm going to practice yoga whenever I get a spare moment. "I also intend keeping my room tidy and working hard for a No. 1 hit." HARD WORK Digger ReveU's resolutions: "Firstly to work harder with the Denvermen and become the top. group. "Secondly, I want to stop spending a lot of money a3 I have lately on clothes and a new car, and start saving for a rainy day.

i resolve tll! cousin accompanied her in 194 and they spent a lot of time with the Jagger family. "Mike was only about 10 then," Mrs Scutts said, "and he spent hours with his eyes glued to the TV. used to try copying some of the enter- M. i sd" 2 mmim 7 9 "About three months ago I stopped smoking and I'm not going to start again." Noelcen Batley who's planning a month's holiday in Japan in March said: "I've made a resolution to get a No. 1 hit.

"I hope that follows my main resolution to work harder and better than ever before. "I'm also going to be more tolerant of people both at work and at home." Bryan Davie doesn't usually make resolutions, because he forgets them, but this year he's made a decision to "work harder." "I've got to go into hospital later this month to have some teeth out," he said. "But when I'm well again I am going to work very hard." 7CI THE SUN-HERALD, JAN. 3, 19G5 79.