SWIMMING.

CH AMPIONHJ HP CAR X I VAL. Tho championship carnival under the auspices of the Wellington Centre of the New Zealand Amateur Swimming Af*ooiation was held «t the Thorndon Bathui on Saturday, under tho moht unfavoural)lo weather conditions jwsmljlc. A blustering northerly wind knockod up a big hpa inside tho baths, mid in tho early part of the afternoon before tho wind com-* inenced to die away, spray was blown in clouds across the enclosure, mid made things uncomfortable for tho few spectators und alho for competitors. The swimmers looked anything but happy as j they huddled together in groups on thu starting stage. Tho principal attractions at tho sports were the 100 yds and 440 yds Provincial Championship event*, and tho Schoolboys' Championships. Both of the Provincial Championships were carried off by B. C. Freyberg, lust year's schoolboy champion. In tho 100 yds thero wero five competitors, and they got off tho mark together. Noven and Savou turned first ut tho 50yds, with B. C. Freyberg in attendance. A good struggle homo saw Freyberg put in a brilliant finish, which landed him the winner, Keven coming second and IFegglun third. Savou gave up a few yards from the tape, when he was holding a. good position. Three cheers wore given for tho winner. Only two men started in the 440 yds — B. C. Freyberg and F, Wilton. Tho former soon put a stretch of water between liimsolf and Wilton, and thi.s gradually widened as tho laps were thrown behind. Freyberg eventually won by about 40yds. Had lho winner had nny one to extend him ho would have put up better time than lie did, and would doubtless have reached the New Zealand standard figures, notwithstanding tho lumpy water. Tho boys' championships fuini.shed some interesting races. These were open to boys attending primary and secondary schools in the Wellington district, the age limit being 15 years. The distances swum were 25, 50, 75, and, 100 yards, and the trophy for the winner is a gold medal, and for second place a silver medal. Tho total points secured by tho three first boys wero as follows: — If. Prico 8, Baumgart 8, R. Nelson 5. Price mid ljunmgart thus tie for the championship, and they will swim off over 50ydn mid lOOvdts' i courses on Wednesday evening. Both lads ! aro to bo congratulated, on their fine performances. Tlio final for tho 100 yds interclub handicap will probably bo re-swum tho same evening. This event was won by D. Noven, with Evonson second, but j tho race wo» cancelled, as the starter sent tho winner nway before his time. The final for the 50yds inter-club handicap furnished an exciting finish; all eight competitors being in a row when 10yds off the finishing rope. At this point C. Freyberg and M'Carlhy shot out from the ruck, and a closo race resulted in a win for Freyberg. The 200ydB inter-club I handicap ended, in a win for H. C. Blick, ' who just defeated 0- Freyberg by a touch. C. Mooro again carried off tho diving competition. During' tho afternoon Mr. R. Gnrlick gave an exhibition of life-saving, Tho detailed results of tlio races aro as follows : — , 25yds Schools' Championsjiip. — First heat : Levy (Wellington College), 1 ; Croll (Wellington College), 2. Also started : Baumgart, R. G. Purdy, R. .W.son (all Wellington College). Time, 15Jsec. Sec>ond hent: 11. Prico (Rosen en In School), 1 ; S. Prico (Roscneath), 2. Also stnrted : 15. Morris (Rosenrath). Timo, 17i«ec Third heat: R. Hogben (Thorndon), 1; H. Hickson (Terrace), 2. Also started : H. Wilson (Mount Cook). Timo, 16J«ee. Fin.il: Croll 1, H. Prico 2, Levy 3. Time, I6scc. 50yds Inter-Club Handicap. — First heut: G. Matthews, lscc, 1; C. Ansley, 3WC, 2. Also started : L. Bridge 3see, J. U. NicholU 3sec. Time, 32Jscc, Second hent'i O. Froyberg, s.sec, 1; A. M'Carthy, 6scc, % Also started : P. W. Mjommott 6««c, N. T, Bnymqud 6soc, G. C. GirdleHtono saec, 0. Mooro ssoc. Timo, 35soc. Third hoat: A. Sonierville, Bsec, 1; A. D. Pirio, lOscc, 2. Also started : R. P. Staple/), 12hcc, R. K. Bayliffe ll«ec, F. A. Allen lObcc, W. Noven Bsoc. Time, 38j«t;o. Fourth hqat : H. Banks 15sec 1 ; L. 0. Parto'n, 13scc, 2. Also started: S. L. Mark 18wc, D. Howard 16sec, n. Todcl 14sec, G. D. Falconer 13scc. W. R. Ackins 6sec. Time, 45jsec. FJnnl : Froybcrg 1, M'Cnrthy 2, Ansley 3. Timo, 35.J1M:. 50yds Schools' Championtihip.— R. Nelson (Wellington College). 1; 11. Price I (Roneneatb). " 2 ; Levy (Wellington College), 3. Also started : IS. Ahem (To Aro), H. WiLiou. (Mount Cook), R. Hogben (T,horndon), A. Bruen (Thorndon), Baumgart. Croll, Tweed, and R. G. Purdy (Wellington College). Timo, 39sec. k Y£«\lington Provincial Championship, 100 yds; «tandnrd time, Imin ss6c, New Zealand record, Imin s§soc.--B- 0. Freyberg (Swifts Club), 1; D. Neven (Swifts CluJbJ, 2j E. T. Hegglun (Wellington C]ub), 3. ALso started: M. Savou (SwiCte) C. A. Macdonald (Thorndou). Time, imin ll|sec. 100 yds luber-Club Handicnp.— First hent: A. W. Smith. 20sec, 1; P. Froyberg, 20sec, 2. Also started: H. Banks 37sec, L. O. ParUn 30sec, P. A. Allen 24sec, R. P. StapUs 20scc, A. Somerville 18sec. Time, Imin 34scc. Second heat.: R. Evonson 16sec, 1; H. C. Blick, 16sec, 2j C. Freyberg, 14sec, 3. Also started: C. A. Dickenien l6sec, P. W. Memmott 16sec, A. M'Carthy 16sec, G. C. Girdlestono 13scc. Time, Imin 27|sec. Ihird heat: C. Hegglun, 7sec, lj Frank Roberta, 7aec, 2; U. Nevon, scratch, 3. A.so started : M. Snyou scr, E. T. Hecglun 2scc, J. 11. Nitnolls Boec, F. GUI llsec, L. Bridgo llsec. Time, Imin lojsec The final for the raco will bo decided on Wednesday next. Diving Competition, Inter-Club.— C. Mooro, 1 ; Fred Roberts, 2. '75yds Schools' Championship.— Baumgnrt (Wellington College), 1; H. Price (Roseueath), 2j Levy (Wellington College), 3. Also started: Croll, Tweed, and R. Nelson (Wellington College), R. Hogben (Thorndon). Timo, 60JSec. Wellington Provincial Championship, 440 yds; standard 6min 25sccj New Zealand record 6min 23|scc— B. C. Freyberg (Swifts), 1; F. Wilton (Swifts), 2. Time, 6min 47Jsec. 200 yds Intor-Club Handicap.— H. C. Blick, 44sec, 1; O. Freyberg, 34sec, 2; G. Broadfoot, 26sec, 3.' Also started: R. P. Staples 50sec, C. A. Dickinson 40sec, P. W. Mcmmott 39soc, C. Ansley 16sec, M. Savou 4sec, D. Neven scr/B. C. Freyberg 7sec behind scratch. Time, 3min 21|«ec. 100 yds Seljools' Clinmpionsliip.—Bnumgart (Wellington College), 1; H. Prico (Roseneath), 2j R. Nelson (Wellington College), 3. Also started: Tweed (Wellington College). Time, Imin 26jsee J In the evening a smoke concert was j held in tho Insurance Institute rooms, J Mr, E. J. Fleming occupying the chair. Orders for prizos uon oy members of the various clubs during the season wcro presented by tho Chairman. A number of toasts were honoured, and songs wcro contributed by Mcesrs. A. W. Smith, H. Mayer, Flanaglinii, O. Freyberg, H. C. Blick, and recitations by Messrs. D. Joslin and H. Bunks.

The first of a neries of combined rallies of the Junior Endeavourers of South Wellington was held in tho Donald M'Lwin-street Church yesterday morning, prior to holding the ordinal y church meeting. Thoro w»s a largo attendance of young folks. Mr. A. M. Gunn, Genet ftl Supeiintendent of the Christian Eudrc.vnur Union, presided, and the Chaiunnu and Mr. 11. N Holmo (Secivturj "f the V.M.C.A.), gave stirring addresses.