SWIMMING CARNIVAL

Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 302, 15 September 1921, Page 7

SWIMMING CARNIVAL

SPRINGBOKS PARTICIPATE ADDRESS BY GOVERNOR-GENERAL .That the interests of the Springboks are not confined to Rugby was borne out by the* attendance of the majority of the members of the team at a swimming carnival held in their honour at the Tepid Baths last evening. The baths were crowded with spectators, and among those present were His Excellency the Governor-General, Lady Jellicoe, the Hon., Lucy Jellicoe, and Mr. G. A. Troiip (president of the Boys’ Institute), under whose auspices the carnival was held. ,The proceeds were in aid of the Boys’ Institute Sports Fund ■in order to procure cricket material fqr the 20 cricket teams which tha institution is putting in the field this season. In a short address His Excellency referred to the very useful and beneficial nature of the work cai-ried out by the institute. The president and those associated with him .were playing an important part'in building up the future citizens of the Dominion. He had read the annual report of the institute with great interest, and it afforded him great pjeasure to be present that night among such a healthy, happy crowd of . boys, themselves affording striking testimony to the good already, accomplished. The president extended a wry hearty welcome to the South Africans. Strong of muscle, fleet of foot, cool in action, and very resourceful, their record was indeed a worthy one. All present were looking forward to the in the history of New Zealand Rugby, and on behalf of the institute he wished them the best of luck and the best of games. The Springboks Reply. ! In acknowledging the welcome extended to the Springboks, the manager, Mr. Bennett, said that if they could do the institute any good by virtue of their attendance they were both pleased and proud to be present. ‘‘This sorf of thing," he remarked, “appeals to us. We are not. only footballers—we love all lands M sport and athletics, and we do everything we can to encourage boys and girls not only in our own country, but abroad, to indulge in sports and games of some sort Wo thank you for your welcome, and hope that you will not be disappointed von Saturday. Judging by the feeling that has been displayed to uk throughout this country I know that you want us to win. (Applause.) I sincerely hope that you will not be disappointed. A lengthy programme of -acquatic events was then gone through, in which the Springboks cheerfully participated. Results-—

33 1-3 yards Open Dash.—First heat: M'Gill, sor., 1; 8. Atkinson, 3sec., 2. Time, 20 3-sseo. Second heat: Gillett, 1; Salek, Isec., 2. Time, 23seo. Final:' M'Gill, 1; Salek, 2. Time. 20sec.

33 1-3 yards Ladies’ Handicap.—First heal: G. Boddham. 6sec., 1; E. Radford, 4sec;, 2. Time. 26sec. Second heat: A. •Imandt, 3sec., 1; P. Giblin, scr.. 2. Time, 26sec. Final: Boddham. 1; Imandt. 2. Time, 26sec. 220 yards OpiJn.—C. Claridge, 6sec., 1; S. Atkinson. 15sec„ 2. Time. 3min. 12sec. 33 1-3 yards, boys over 12 and under 16 years.—First heat: Humphreys, 1; 11. Claridge, 2. Second heat: Jackson, 1; J. Claridge, 2. Time, 23sec. Final: Humphries, 1; Jackson. 2.. Time, 23 l-sseo. ' 33 1-3 yards Springbok Dash, open to members of South African team only.— Tindall, 1; Weepener. 2. Seven visitors competed in the event. They entered thoroughly into the spot/, and established themselves firm favourites with the spectators’. The race provided a' good finish, and at its conclusion the ' team gave a rousing rendition of their war cry. 100 yards Springbok ChampionshipFirst heat: W- M'Gill, 1; S. Atkinson, 2. Time, 73sec. Second heat: C*. Claridge, 1; L. Turner, 2. Time. 70sec. Final: C. Claridge, 1; M'Gill, 2. Time, 69 1-5 set. High Dfive.—R. Miles, 1. The winner, a small boy, gave a very finished exhibition. ' Ribbon Dive.—V. Salek, 1. During the evening acceptable selections were played by the institute orchestra, under Conductor Lremonger. / __ __