SWIMMING.

Wanganui Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 14234, 6 March 1914, Page 2

SWIMMING.

GONVILLE SCHOOL SPORTS. The annual swimming sports in connection with the Gonvdllc School were lied a: the baths yesterday, and proved in- | foresting and successful,, under the supervision of Mr C. H. Bowatcr {head master) and Caretaker Anderson. As was expocted, the school championships were a gift to Clarice Thayer and Willie Tait, ; who easily outdistanced their opponents. 1 Young W hakoroa was a surprise packet, ; arid got third in the 50 yards boys’ championship. He will undoubtedly be a cham- , pion of champions in appear or two. The ; success of the sports is largely due to the ! great interest displayed by Caretaker An- I derson in teaching the children to swim. 1 Following are the results:— | Girls' Championship, 25 yards.—C. Thayer 1, B. Veitch 2, L. Wansborough 3. Girls' Championship, 50 yards. C. ' Thayer 1, B. Veitch and L. Wansborough a tie for second place. Girls’ Championship, 75 yards. C. Thayer 1, H. Veitch 2, L. Wansborough 3. 25 Yards Handicap (girls). —M. Ridsdale 1, D. Jones 2, E. Jones 3. 50 Yards Handicap (girls).—First Heal; M. Ridsdale 1, W. Cameron 2. Second Heat: B. Veitch 1, C. Thayer 2. The final will be swum to-day. Umbrella Race (girls).—C. Thayer 1, L. Wansborough 2, B. Veitch 3. Relay Race.—l). Veitch’s team 1. Crocodile Race.—C. Thayer’s team 1. Beginners’ Race.—D. Joucs 1, L. Jarman 2. Neatest Dive,—L. Wansborough 1. Boys’ Championship, 25 yards.— W. Tail 1, L .Allen 2, C. Gilbert 3. Boys’ Championship, 50 yards.—W. Tai: 1, W. Allen 2, Whakeroa 3. Boys’ Championship. 100 yards.— v - - . Tait 1, L. Irvine 2, H. Allen 3. The 75 yards championship will be swum to-day. 25 Yards Handicap (boys).—E. Irvine 1, 11. Lcthevmau 2. 50 Yards Handicap (boys).—E. Irvine 1, W. Tait 2, C. Gilbert 3. Neatest Dive—J. Wansborough 1. Beginners’ Race.—G. Lett 1, N. Maiden 2, J. Wansborough 3. Relay Race.—N. Allen’s foam 1. Ethel Bobbie.—N. Allen 1, W. Tait 2.