HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMING CARNIVAL.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume XVII, Issue 528, 23 February 1917, Page 3

HIGH SCHOOL SWIMMING CARNIVAL.

Starter; J. Tompikinsq Timekeeper, H. 'Steele; Judges, J, Mines and S. Sauer. At ihe Municipal Ban'lls yesterday the High School swimming sports were held in fine weather and fresh water', with a, crowd that packed the enclosure. The proceeds were in aid of -the La.dy Liverpool Fund, and the takings for the l day were 'CIO 16s Gd, which, with the donations, will provide- nearly CSO for the fund. Mr Cropley, the enthusiastic inslrnciOrt is to he- congratulated on tho result, of his efforts. A good afternoon's sport was provided, and the distribution of trophies will act as an incentive to other learners in the art of swimmug to hriiiiii tluumelves upi to competitive standard. Mr A. Henderson kept Die gapy find Mr Pitcaithly officiated at the blackboard. Tito presence of the Brass Hand enhanced the pleasure of the carnival. Much of tho- swimming ami diving was excellent, to watch, and lltOf K-nogiess that 'is being made by llte school in natation is greatly- to the ciedii of till concerned Subjoined are the results: — 1-HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ CHAMPIONSHIP. 100 Yards. U. Uilcaiihly I J. Torlosse • 2 The- lime wah 2 -min. oh secs. 2-PRIMARY SCHOOL BOYS’ CHAMPIONSHIP. | 100 Yards. | K. Tumi,kins ' S. Manchester 2 Tim.',. 2 min 50 secs. 3-GIRLS’ CHAMPIONSHIP. 50 Yards. U, Smith and Htith Fagan' equal-, 1 This lie was swum off at ilie ,-nd nf lhc programme ami Lilly Smith won hv inches. GIRLS’ RACE. 50 Yards. 16 years and tinder (handicap). U. Kane 1 L .Smith 'U 5 GIRLS’ RACE. 50 Yards. 14 years and under (handicap),; ID Fagan J F, Kane I--6 GIRLS’ RACE. 25 Yards. 12 Years and under (handicap). N. Hogan J J. Breturner ’ - 7 GIRLS’ RACE. 'lO Years and under (handicap). 25 Yards. K. Kjocn I (Only ,nn-' started.). 8— GIRLS’ PLATE DIVE. J. .UtaiaVier 1 9- HIGH DIVE. ft. Smith I ♦ ■ tO—GIRLS* LONG DIVE. L. Smith I 11—RACE. Miss Tomlin ’ I Miss U, W, Smith 2 . 12—BOYS’ RACE. 50 Yards. 10 years and under (handicap), W, Wilson r 1 II- .Hi tea ithly ... 2 J3-BOVS’ RACE. 1-1 years and under (handicap'), 50 Yards. J. Torlosse 1 U . N orton 2 -14-BOYS’ RACE. 12 Years and under (handicap). ' 25, Yards, N .Pitcaithly 1 F. SinVpAon < 2 15—BOYS’ RACE. 25 Yards. 10 Years and under (handicap). F. Si mips on 1 N .Pitcaithly 2 16— BOYS’ HIGH DIVE, A. Deiwar - ■ ••• 1 S .Manchester 2 17— :BOYS’ LONG DIVE. R', Pitcaithly, 1 S : Manchester ’ 2 18-GENTLEMEN (all comefa). 100 Yards, L .Nash ... H W, WdofFmdin ... 2 19— BOYS’ RELAY RACE. , TOO Yards. No. 1 team ... ; A (J< TorlossCu R. Pitcaithly, S: Manchester,- K. Tojr.pkins), 20— BOYS’ PLATE iDIVE. G. Brelmhci’ 1 IJ .Norton ... ... 2