AQUATIC CARNIVAL.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIV, Issue 644, 1 March 1923, Page 2

AQUATIC CARNIVAL.

AN ATTRACTIVE PROGRAMME. Despite the uninviting nature of the evening the accommodation at the municipal baths was taxed to its utmost last night on the occasion of the grand gala conducted by the Manawatu Centre of the N.Z.A.S.A., in conjunction with the Palmerston North Swimming Club. The programme was of a diversified nature and the racing events provided some exciting finishes. The low temperature of the water accounted in big measure for several of the competitors restricting their . programme, but the times recorded, were, despite this handicap, of a very high standard. At the conclusion of the programme Mr J. A. Nash, M.P., in the absence of Mr 11. L. Young, president, thanked those present for the support they had accorded the carnival and stated that it was self evident that two matters were in need of attention—covering in the structure and the conversion into tepid baths. Ho pointed cut that, in the near future, a Mayoral election would be held and it would provide the many supporters of aquatics with an opportunity to press their needs in this direction. Judging by the support accorded the carnival swimming was undoubtedly popular and facilities should certainly bo provided. Cr. Lancaster was also present. The following were the officials; Judges, Swimming, Messrs J-. Stalker, A. McPherson and 11. J. McCulloch; diving, Messrs P. Edward and G. Leoder; timekeepers, Messrs 0. P. Nash and J. r itt; starters, Messrs .W. Thomson and J. Fahey; stewards, Messrs N. Martin, E. Butcher. J. Marshall, 0. Hams, P. Robbie; handicapper, Mr E. Porsson; referee, Mr P. Edwards; compiling steward, Mr B. Thompson; joint hon. secs., Messrs E. Porsson and V. Noil. Details of the events were:—Boys’ Race (under 16 years), 66 2-3 yards.—First heat: Robson (7scc) 1, Jones (3sec) 2; won by a touch; time, 57sec. Second heat: Phillips (Bsec) 1, Bennett (Sscp) 2; won by half a yard; time, 55sec. Third heati Perry (Isec) 1, Redwood (ssoc) 2; won by a yard; lime, 57sec. Fourth heat: F. Bennett (2scc) 1, Horne (sspC) 2; won by yard; time, 53 2-3 sec. Final: Bennett 1, Robson 2; won by a touch; time, 56 2-ssec. Phillips finished insecond place, but was disqualified for boring. Girls ’Race (under 16 years), 33 1-3 yards. —First heat; Miss B. Dewe (3seo) 1, Miss Oliver (3sec) 2; a close finish; time, 28isoc. Second heat: Miss Trask (3sec) 1, Miss Noble (3scc) 2; won by 2ft; time, 29 4-ssec. Final: Miss Oliver 1, Miss Dewe 2; won.by touch; time, 27 4-5. Men’s Open Handicap (66 2-3 yards).— First heat: Dickens (9sec) 1, V. Edwards (scr.) 2; a great finish; time, 51 4-sseo. Second heat: Sly (2sec) 1, Snell (4sec) 2; won by yard; time, 53sec. Third heat: Sweeney (scr.) 1, Bennett (Bsec) 2; won by foot; time, 51 3-ssec. Final: Sly 1, Sweeney 2, Edwards 3; time, 49 4-ssec; a great race from the turn, but Sly swimming strongly overtook the leaders and won by the two scratch men finishing within a touch of each other in the other places. Breast Stroke (100 yards).—McKenzie. (7scq) and Eadie (Bsec) equal 1; time, 1.32 3-5; Leeder finished in first place but was disqualified for going before his call. Ladies’ Race (66 2-3 yards).—Miss Wardrop (7sec) 1, Miss Dewe (4sec) 2, Miss Hewett (Isec) 3; won by 2yds, touch between second and third; time, 59 4-sseo. Men’s Open Handicap (100 yards),—First heat: M. Eado (Ilsoc) 1, McKechnie (6sec) 2; won by 4ft; time, Imin 26soc. Second heat; Crcssey (12sec) 1, Vail (9sec) 2; won by a foot; time, Imin 26sec. Final: Vail 1, Crcssey 2; won by yard; time, 83sec. Vail, who had swum second to Cressey in his heat, quickly overtook the leaders and turned at the 56 2-3yds pn oven terms. In the race home ho forged ahead to win by a good 3ft. Ladies Diving.—Miss Hewitt 1, Miss Avison 2; this e"vent was decided oven - a: series of three dives, the standing and running from the springboard and standing from the lowest tier of the elevated plat-, form. Balloon Race (33 1-3 yards).—Sly 1, Marchant 2; 10 competitors; in this novelty event the competitors had to drive ahead of them a small air balloon and the winner proved himself an expert in maintaining control of the flighty object. Men’s Diving.—Edwards 1, Hall 2; this event was decided over a series of three dives, the standing and running from the springboard and from the top tier of the elevated platform. Men’s Open Handicap (33 1-3 yards).— First heat: Sweeney (scr.) 1, Smith (4sec) 2; won by a foot; time, 22sec.- Second heat: Sly (scr.) 1, Redfern (4sec) 2; won by a, yard; time, 23 2-ssec. Third heat: Bonndtt (ssoc) 1, Hayes (4sec) 2; won by foot with touches between second and third; time, 23sec. Fourth heat; Jones (4soc) 1, Dickens (3seo) 2; won by foot; time, 24seo. Final: Sly 1, Sweeney 2; won by a yard; time, 22sec, Tub' Race.—First event: Bennett 1. Second: Dawick 1; these events caused much amusement, most of the barrels submerging en route. Duck Chase—J. Devine 1. Flying Squadron Handicap (133 1-3 yards),—Woodvillo 1; Feilding No. 3 and Y.M.C.A. qualified, and in the swim-olf lleildibg proved victorious with Y.M.C.A. second; won by a foot; time, Imin 32seo. ,

CENTRAL SCHOOL SPORTS. . The Central School swimming sports were concluded at the school baths yesterday afternoon before a large number of spectators. The swimming of the children was very creditable, many of the- junior competitors showing great promise. Additional results to those published yesterday were:—Boys’ (junior) breaststroke championship (33 1-3 yards): J. Morgan 1, J. Packman 2, B. Weeks 3. Time, 31 4-ssecs. Girls’ relay race (33 1-3 yards): M. Palmer, G. McKay, J. Turner and V. Holbrook 1, W. McKay, P. Woolf, J. Ashcroft, H. Massey 2, E. Turner, C, Beals., J. McDonald, A. Munro 3. Boys’ senior breaststroke championship (66 2-3 yards): J. Morgan 1, E. Fletcher 2, C. Sutton 3. Time, Imin. 13secs. Boys’ junior beginner (one width): M. Wilton 1, A. Fletcher 2, D. Woodley 3. Girls’ junior beginners (one width); L, Turner 1, D, Vivian 2, K. Vivian 3, Girls’ senior breaststroke championship (33 1-3 yards): M. Palmer 1, W. McKay 2, E. Turner 3. Time, 35secs. Boys’ senior handicap breaststroke (66 2-3 yards): J. Morgan (Isec) 1, P. Gourlny (3secs) 2, E. Fletcher (Isec) 3. Time, Imin 12 2-ssecs. Girls’ senior handicap breaststroke (33 1-3 yards): P. Dyer (2 secs) 1, H. Massey (Isec) 2, G. McKay (Isec) 3, Time, 43 2-ssecs. Relay race: Hall, Morgan, Findlay, Fletcher 1, Clin Sutton, Birch, O. Sutton, Gourlay 2, Penman, Mathie, Bryden, Packman 3. Time, 2min 49 2-6 socs. Visiting ladies’ race (33 1-3 yards): Miss M. Carty 1, Miss G. Gibson .2. Time, 29secs. Boys’ senior diving: G. Hail 1, O. Birch 2, J. Jewett 3. Old boys’ race (66 2-3 yards): McKenzie L Milverton 2. (Time, 41 2-ssecs. Girls senior diving: B. Turner 1, H. Massey 2. Visiting boys’ mce (33 1-3 yards): E. Strong (Terrace End) 1, Wood (Terrace End) 2, Lovelock (Terrace End) 3. Time, 29secs. Visiting girls’ race (33 1-3 yards): G. Kirkpatrick (Terrace End) 1, D, Fortune (Terraco End) 2. Time, 37secs. CHAMPIONSHIPS. The senior boys’ championship of the school, which is accompanied by the Morrison Cup, was won by I. Jewett, tyho also annexed the Gallichan Peace Memorial Cup. G. Hall was second and J. Morgan third. ; The girls’ championship, together iwith the Flyger Cup, was won by M. Palmer, E. Turner being second and H- Massey third, . In the junior championship, whfch carries with It the Gilchrist Shield, Phyllis Siraraonds secured honours for the girls, whilst the boy champion has not yet V been decided, the age of the winner; being in dispute. , Mr A. J. Mahon, chairman of the school committee,' presented the cups and trophies, and thanked all the helpers who had assisted with the carnival. \ At the call of Mr L, F. de Berry votes of thanks were passed to Mr Falls, keeper of the baths, and Mrs Falls, the khool committee, the judges (Messrs J. Dpine. McPherson, Robinson), other officials; and to the Terrace End visiters and td the losing competitors, The time-keepers were Messrs C. P. Nash and A. J. Mphon; secretary, Mr C. Burgess- director, Mr 11. Lyall; and recorder, Miss Waters, .