AUCKLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL AQUATIC SPORTS.

Auckland Star, Volume IX, Issue 2500, 29 March 1878, Page 3

AUCKLAND GRAMMAR SCHOOL AQUATIC SPORTS.

The annual series of Aquatic Sports m connection with the Auckland .College and Grammar School were held in the baitwater Baths, this afternoon. A holiday bad been granted to the scholars on the occasion, and therefore there was a large attendance. „ T Tho boys were under the charge ot Mr Leon, who was indefatigable in his exertions to amuse the lads during the afternoon That gentleman also officiated as judge and starter. Ihe prizes, which are to be presented afterwards, consist of books, etc. A good programme was arranged, and the' competitions for the various events resulted as follows: — . „, , ~ Swimming Race, 100 ft. (under 12).—Stewart, 1, Anderson, 2. Won easily, «!«.*„- i. Swimming on back, 100 ft. (all ages).-Gittos, 1; /Vrneil, 2. Won with ease. - Swimming Race, 100 ft. (all ages).-Burgess, 1 , Harrington, 2. The finish was very close. Long Dive (under 12).—Anderson, 40ft., 1. Long Dive (under 15).—Wilson, osft, 1. Swimming Race (under 15), 300ft.-J. Braunc1, 1 'Dr^iig°or 2 plate (all ages).-Waymouth, 1. Swimming on Back, 100 ft. (under 14).-Kees-ing, 1; C. Harrington, 2. ,„ Long Dive (all ages).—Burgess, 80ft., 1; Waym i«vi 1ng Ouriae'r Life-buoy.—Claude Purchas, 1; Waymouth, 2. This concluded the programme.