SWIMMING.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 6138, 26 March 1898, Page 6

SWIMMING.

Last evening the Eichmond Swimming Club swam off the heats of the lOOyds March Handicap, wliich had been postponed from last Monday on account of Mr Wauchop's death. The following are the results: — '

First heat: J. Northey, 16sec, 1; C. Craddock, 23sec, 2. C. L. H. Hiorns Ssec and E. M. Vickerman l4sec also started. A goodraco ; Hiorns olose up third. Time — SB?sec. Second heat: A. B. Truscott,. scr, 1 ; J. E. Allen, Usee, _. W. J. Byrne Usee -and W. H. Cooke Hscc also swam. Truscott swam with considerable judgment, and won on the touch. Time — 76!. sec. Third heat: P. Or. Gardiner, 17sec, 1 ; W. G. . Strange, Usee, 2. J. i». Northey, Usee, also competed. A very exciting race between all three. Time— OOsec.

The final will be swum this afternoon, when the Electric Dash Handicap, for which the Club ha 3 received the record number of fifty-five entries, will be decided.

The following are the points scored up to the present for ' the Layman Boat trophy presented to the Eichmond Club by Mr W. Eeece:— L. Shand and C. L. Hiorns, 5 points; W. H. Cooke and P. L. Byrne, 4 points ; J. Northey, C. Bassett, C. Ansley, E. Trent and G. H. Lawrence, 3 points. The interest taken in this competition is very keen indeed, as the trophy is a valuable one.

The Christchurch Swimming Club will hold two consolacion races. at the West Christchurch Baths at three o'clock this afternoon, for prizes presented by Messrs Walter Johnston and D. Sinclair.