SWIMMING.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 6132, 19 March 1898, Page 6

SWIMMING.

CANTERBURY" CLUB. The Canterbury Amateur Swimming Club held its first annual race meeting at Mr E. Kent's bath at Richmond last evening. There was a very fair attendance, including a considerable number of ladies. The handicapping was exceedingly good, and most of the heats were won by a few inches, the judges finding it a difficult matter in some cases to place the competitors. The water, which was heated specially for the occasion, allowed the swimmers to put up fast times. The officials worked well, and the long programme of events was carried out in a very creditable manner. Owing to the length of the programme and the short space of time in which it-bad to bo gotSthrough, it was found necessary to postpone the 50yds Club Handicap, which will be decided at the bath on I Thursday evening. During the evening an exhibition of fancy diving and swimming was given ; by Messrs T. H. Harker, G. J. Erringfcon and J. Northey, of the Christchnrch Gymnasium, and at the conclusion they were heartily cheered. Tho following were the officers : — Referee, Mr J. J. Kinsey ; starter, Mr A. Francis ; check starter, Mr J. M. Watson • judges, Messrs W. G-. A tack, G. iH. Mason and K. Bassett; timekeepers, Messrs W. E. Thompson, C. O'Connor and G. Jones; marksmen, Messrs L. D. Armitage, R. O. Duncan and C. Kent. The following are the results : — . JUNIOB INTEB-CLUB HANDICAP, 50yda; first prize £1 Is, second prize 10s 6d; first in each heat to start in semi-finals— First heat: W. A. Hcuvison (Sydenham), 3sec, 1 ; V. Drake (East Clttistchnrch), scr, 2. H. H. Wanchop (East Christchurch) 2sec and L. Sh&nd (Richmond) 2sec also started. Timß— 39]sec. Second heat: H. Blakeley (East Chris tchurch), 4sec, 1 ; P. Drake (East Christchurch), 2sec, 2. M. M'Dowall (Lancaster Park) 4seo also started. Time— 4o*«ac. Thied heat-. E. H. Stringer (East Christcburch), 4sec, 1 ; O. Bergh (Lancaster Park), 4 sec, 2; C. Aynsley (Bichmond) 6eec and S, Hampton (Lancaster Park) 4sec also started. Time— 44sec. Fourth heat : J. Eohertson (New Brighton), 7sec, 1 ; C. Taylor (East Christchnrch), 4sec, 2; N. M'Dowoll (Lancaster Park) 4sec and C. Barrell 7see also started, Time — 42>8ee. Fifth heat : A. Henderson (Kant Christchnrch), 7sec, 1 ; H. Green (Bichmond), Beec, 2 ; C. Ellison (Ewt Christchnrch) Bsec»ndH. Thrower (New Brighton) lOsec also started. Time — 45sec Sixth heat : H. J. Moon (Bichmond). lOsec, 1 ; B. Papps (Lancaster Park), 7sec, 2. W. Hyslop (New Brighton) Ssec and E. J. Lukey (East Christchnrch) 9sec also started. Time— 4i|sec. Seventh heat : W. J. Eodgers (Christchurch), lOsec, 1 ; F. Savage (East Christchurch), lOsec, 2. A. Sfuir (Bichmond) lOsec, and vv. Cardwell (Richmond) 9sec also started. Time— 4B'sec. Eighth heat : H. Kent (Canterbury), 12aec, 1 ; H. J. Bird (Christchurch), llsec, 2. P. Jenkins (East Christchurch) lOsec and G. Howison (Sydenluim) 9sec also started. Time— 46|sec Ninth heat : W. J. Howison (Sydenham), 12sec, 1; H. W. King (East Christchurch), Osec, 2. These were the only starters. Time— 4ss Semi-finaJs— First and second iv each heat to start in final. First heat: W. A. Howison (Sydenham), ' 3sec, 1 ; J. Bobertson (New Brighton), 7sec, 2. H. Blakeley (East Christchurch) 4sec and G. F. Stringer (East Christchurch) 4sec also started. Won by two feet. Time— 39sec. Secood heat : A Henderson (East Cliristchurch), 7sec, 1; H. J. Moon (liiehmoud) lOseo and H. Kent (Canterbury), 12sec, dead heat, 2. W. J. Howison (Sydenham) 12sec n.nd W. J. Kodgers (Chiistchurch) lOsec also started. Won by a jard. Time— 42j}soc. " Final heat: J. Eohertson (New Brighton) 7 sec, 1; A. Henderson (East Christchurch), 7scc, 2. H. Kent (Canterbury), 12sec, 3. W. A.' Howison (Sydenham) 3sec and H. J. Moon (Richmond) lOsec also started. This was a splendid race, the competitors finishing almost together. Time— 42?soc. MABCH HANDICAP, INTEB-CHJB, sQydsj first prizo valne £2 2s, second prize value £1 Is — First heat ; H. TrnacoH (East Christchnrch), scr, 1 ; 0. L. Hiorns (Kichmond), 2tjec, 2. H. Bullivant (East Christchurch) 3sec and E. M. Vickerman (Richmond) ssec also started. Time— 33Jsec. Second heat : W. A. Drake (East Chrigtchurch), 4sec, lj W. H. Cooke (Richmond), 6aec, 2; W. J. Byrne (Richmond) and T, J. Wathew (Bast Christchurch), ssec also started. Time— 36aec. Third heat : O. Ormandy (Ease Christchurch),' 7sec, 1 ; L. Shand (Kichmond), fc'sec, 2. There were no other starters, Time— 4o£soc. Fourth heat: G. H. Lawrence (Bichroond). 9sec, 1 ; J. Curry (Christchurch), Ssec, 2 ; F. ilowarth (Kaat Christchurch) 9sec and W. Mauder (Bichtnond'i 7sec also started, Time— 4l*sec. Fifth heat : W. Simpson (Bichmond), 7sec, 1 ; A. Schwartz (Christchurch), 7sec, 2; W. Cannington (Ohrigtchurch) 7sec andS. Wills (I/ancaster Park) 7sec also started. Time— 42sec. Sixth heat : S. Heap (East Christchnrch), lOsec, 1 ; J. Suckling (New Brighton), 9sec, 2; S. Tnrtill (Christchnrch), 9sec also started. Time — 12£ sec. Seventh heat: E. Tacon (Kast Christchurch), 12sec, 1 ; It. Atkinson (Bichmond), 7sec, 2. F. A. Pope (Lancaster Park), lOsec and W. J. Craddock (Christchurch) lOsec also started. Time — 42? sec. Eighth heat : F. Cooper (Christchurch), lOsec, 1 ; J. Kobertson, (New Brighton), llsec, 2; R. Carpenter (Richmond) Beec also started. Time— 43sec. Ninth heat; E. J. Lukey (Enst Christchurch), 13scc, 1 ; E. Dash (Christchurch), llsec, 2. B. Howarth (East Christchurch) 12scc also started. Time— 46§sec. Tenth heat : F. Gardiner (Bichmond) 12sec, 1 ; F. M. Paull (Bichmond), 13swa, 2. G. Barrell (Christchurch) 13sec and S. Wilson (Lyttelton) 12sec also started. Time— 42?s«c. Semi-finals— First heat: G. H. Lawrence (Uichmond), Dsec, 1; W. Simpson (Richmond). 7sec, 2. H. Trnscott (East Christchurch) scr and W. A. Drake (East Christchurch) 4sec also started. Won by a foot. Trnscott was blocked by another competitor and was allowed to start in the final. Time — i2sec. Second heat : F. Gardiner (Bichmond), 12sbc, 1; E. Tacon (East Christchurch), 12sec, 2. F. Cooper (Christchurch) lOsec, K. J. Lukey (East Christchurch) 13sec acd S. Heap (East Christchurch) also-started. Won on the touch. Time— kiaec. Final heat : E. Tacon (East Christchurch), 12sec, 1 ; F. Gardiner (Kichmond), 12sec, 2; G. H. Lawrence (Bichmond), 9spc, 3. H. Truscott (Kast Christchurch) scr and W. Simpson (Richmond) 7sec also started. Won by a, foot. Time-42Jsec. . 220tbs GBAND INVITATION SCRATCH BACE (eight lengths and twenty yards)— A. B. Truscott (Bichmond; 100 yds champion of New Zealand), 1 ; H. Bich (quarter-mile champion of New Zealand), 2. Truscott got off quickly, making use of Lane's method of diving, and kept about one yard ahead of Bich until the eighth length was reached, when he gained considerably, and ultimately won after a very good race by a yard and a half. Time— 3min 12|sec . CANTERBURY HANDICAP, INTEB-CLTJB, 100 yd s; first prize valne £2 2s, second value £1 Is (first in each heat to start in semi-fin oa)— First heat:B. Wilson (East Christchnrch), ,23sec,l; F. Stokes (East Christchnrch), Ssec, 2. H. Hatch (east Christchurch) 7«ec and A. M. Russell (Sydenham) 6sec also started. Time— 94sec. Second heat : F. Trnscott (New Brighton), 76ec, 1; G. Fitzpatrick, Osec, 2; F. Newton (East ChriatchuTch) Cses and H. Sherwood (Sydenham) Osec also started. Time— 97-Jsec. Third heat: W. A. Drake (East Christchurch), lOsec, 1; J. E. Allen (Bichmond), 14eee, 2. V. W. Olliver (Syden--1 am) 15s9c p.nd H; Wauchop (East Cbristchurch) 17sec also Btarted, Time— B2sec. Fourth heat: H. S. Williams (East Chnstchnreh), 14sec, 1 ; V. Drake (East Christchurch), Usee, 2. J. L. Northey (Bichmond) 16sec and W..J. Boon (Lancaster Park) 17£ecalso started. Time — 87se& Fifth beat : E. Day (Sydenham), 19sec, 1; B. Atkinson (Richmond), l*sec, 2. The only starters. Time— 9lsec Sixth beat : ,T. Nortliey (Richmond),. lJJsec, . I ; A. B. Milne (Canterbury), 2isec, %. W. Harrington (Lyttelton) 22sec and H. Fox (Christchurch) 18soc also started. Time— 9lsec. SeTenth heat : C. Craddock (Bichmond), 23sec, 1 ; A. Falconer (Cbristchnrch), 23sec, 2. These were the only starters. Time — 9G)sec. Semi-finals — First heat : F. Truscott (New Brighton), 7Bec, 1 • B.Wilson (East Christchurch), 238 ec, 2; H. S. WHHams (East Chrtstchtnrch), 14sec, 3. If A. Drake (East Christchurch) lOsec aIBO started. Won on touch. Second heat: J. Northey (Richmond), ISsee, 1; E. Day (Sydenham), 19sec, 2. C. Craddock (Bichmond) 23sec also started. Won on the touch. Time— 9OJsec Final beat : F. Truacott (New Brighton), 7sec, 1 ; H. S. Williams (East Christchurch), 14sftc, 2 • B. Wilson (East Christchnrch), 23sec, 3. E. Day (Hydenham), 19sec and J. Northey (Bichmond), ISsec also started. Won by one yard. Time— 78sec. ELECTBIC DASH, 25yd3 ; first wrize value £1 Ib— First heat: D. Milne, Msec, 1 ; G. Kent, 14sec, 2. A. G. Henderson scr also started. Time— 27sec. Second heat : H. Kent, 4s.ee, 1 ; C. Milne, C3ec, 2. S. Pentecost 6sec and A. E. Mihie 2sec also started. Time— 27sec. Fu«4 heat.: D. Milne 14sec, lj G. Kent, Usec, 2. H. Kent-4sec and C. Milne 6sec also sUrted. Won on touch. Time— 28aec.

Tho annual races of the East; Christ-ch-rtrch school were held in the school bath yesterday afternoon. Nearly every event produced a close finish, and the races were got off punctually by Messrs Scott and Owen. The following are the results -. CHAMPIOHSHIP OP SCHOOL, lOOyds-F Drake,!; BFTavish, 2. ' *" LEARN ESS' RACE (handicap)— First heat • A Winstone, Adams, 3sec, 2; Irwin, 3aec, 3* Seoond heat : Murphy, B er, 1 ; A.. Anderson isL« 2^Bmith, 4sec, 3. Hnl heat : A. Winston!? 1 ; two lengths (under thirt*B)-. First heat : Wachsmsnß,.2Beo, 1 ; Ooozens, scr 2JP. Smith 15** 3. Second hit: H. Marsh^ fcsec, 1 ; Dmiga.l, 6sec, 2 ; Adams, lOsec, 3. pQ heat: Wocli6inann,l; Cknjzens.2; P. Smith, 3 HANmCAP, two lengths (owifcirteen)—^Pirst heat : Drake, scr, 1 ; Ml'aTish, Ssec, 2. SeccSd heat : Smw, Guec, 1; Jenkins, ftxc, 2. ThttdSS^ NEATEST BIVE-Drake, 1 ; Fitz-Benrr, 2 i, Pitz-Henry, 2 ; Murphy. Henry.l. DIVE ~ Murplly ' Gra^ 2 ;Kte.

«JL meetin S of th « committee of the ft b t A matenr Swimming Club was l?£Z T \? md& y eve^S at ei|ht o'clock ; present-Mesasrs C. Kent (chairman), W

Sydenham Baths: — First heat: E. Day, scr, li H. Walker, Bsec r 2. Second heat: E. A. Mapplebeck, 9sec, 1 ; F.-C. Cooper, 6sec, 2. Final heat: E. Day, scr, 1; H. Walker, Bseo, 2. F. C. Cooper 6sec and E. A. Mapplebeck also-started. :