BATHING COSTUMES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 76, Issue 287, 5 December 1933, Page 2

BATHING COSTUMES

Tho honorary secretary to tho New South Wales Ladies’ Amateur Swim ming Association, Airs. Al. Chambers, of Sydney, who is now in Auckland as chaperon to the Australian Olympic swimmers, Alisses Ulaiie Dennis ami Frances Bult, is indifferent toward backless bathing suites so long as girls do not attempt to wear them in swimming competitions, states the New Zealand Herald. “Girls taking part in races,” said Mrs. Chambers, “must adhere ty the international laws legarding correct attire. Tho rule is that only dark cos tumes shall bo worn, and these shall not bo cut lower than bin. from the napo of the neck.’’ “In Sydney,“ continued Airs. Chambers, ‘ ’ wo keep a watchful eye on members of ladies’ swimming clubs, but no girl has ever offended with unseemly conduct or drossing. “Alcnibcib of swimming clubs learn that a costume is part and parcel of their sport. Unless it helps it is not acceptable. Consequently, the number of extremely backless costumes worn is small. The shoulder-straps of these costumes slip easily, and by doing so, can in the surf spoil a shoot or in a race a speedy sprint down the baths. As in New Zealand, we insist upon girls wearing a cloak to the starting board, and resuming it as soon as they leave the water. Cloak stewards see that the rule is strictly obeyed. Alorcover, competitors clad only in their costumes may not mingle with spectators at a carnival.” Airs. Chambers is well known in Sydney for her active interest in girls sport, and for her qualification as a chaperon. She has had charge of numerous girls’ teams representing New South Wales at swimming, and last year was the chaperon of the Australian team that travelled to the Olympic Games in Los Angeles.