SWIMMING.

Auckland Star, Volume XLI, Issue 37, 12 February 1910, Page 10

SWIMMING.

WAITKMATA CLOTTS GALA. The fourth annual carnival In connection with the Waitomata Swimming Club was held at the Albert-street Baths last night. There was a large attendance, including members of tho Otago cricket team, and the proceedings passed off very successfully. The racing was good, and musical selections by the Liavarlan Cand added to the enjoyment of the evening. Messrs. F. Kronfeld and N. Joan gave exhibitions of fancy diving, which were much appreciated. Tho baths were lit by electricity for the first time last night. The officials were : Judges, Messrs. J. Twlname. G. A. Tyler, and W H. Dick: referee. Mr. W. A. Champion; local officer, Auckland centre, Mr. G. 11. Katterns: timekeepers. Messrs. K. Hcaton. A. Blachford. and \V. Meredith ; handtcapper and starter, Mr. J. J. Mulvlhill. The following are the resnlts :— Boys' Handicap (under 17), 60yds.— First heat : J. Euwright. Gs. 1 ; A. .lessen. ss, 2. Time, 375. Second heat: K. Rutledge, ss, 1: I. Stewart, scr, 2. Time, 37 3-Ba Third heat: P. McQuillan, Cs. 1; N. Joan. 2s, 2. ' Time, 36 l-Ss. Final heat: A. .lessen 1, J. Knwright 2. Time, 33Js. Carnival Handicap, 72yds.—First heat: E. McLaren, 7s. 1 ; B. Becker, 4s, 2. Time, 51 4-ss. Second heat: J. Purely, Bs, 1: L. Kerr-Taylor. Gs, and P. J. Preston (dead heat). 2. Time, 52Js. Third heat: H. Purdy, ss, 1; G. Ueid, l)s, 2. Time, 40 3-ss. Fourth heat: A. Johnston. 13s, 1: O. Anderson, 7s. 2. Time. 545. Final : B. Becker 1, G. Ueid 2. Time. 50 3-ss. Boy Scouts' Relay Championship.—Paa nell Pioneer 1. Challenger Handicap, 72yds.-nAB. Bailey, scr. 1 : A.B. Dare. ss. 2. Novice Handicap. 00yds.—EMrst heat: J. Brtggs. 3s, 1. Time. 35 2-ss. Second heat: D. G. Saunders, Is. 1. Time, 33 2-os. Third heat: 11. Beard, us, 1. Time, 34 3-as. Fourth heat: C. Murray, 2s, 1. Time, 375. Fifth heat: A. D. Dawson. 2s, 1. Time, 375. Sixth heat: C. Aldridge, 4s, 1. Time, 3415. Final: J.- Briggs 1, C. Aldridge 2. Time, 375. Musical Lifebuoys Competition.—J. Gibbons 1. Greasy Boom Competition.—J. Gibbons 1. Brace Flandlcap, 430yds.—J. D. Stewart and W. R. Ilorton, scr, 1; E. McLaren and J. J. Mulvinill, 345, 2. Time, 7.4. Test Race, ISOyds.—E. Marrett, J. D. Stewart, A. O'Hare, M. B. Champion, and H. Purdy (the champion team), 1. Time,