SWIMMING,

Press, Volume LIII, Issue 15874, 13 April 1917, Page 5

SWIMMING,

—, » BED CROSS CARNIVAL. A Red Cross Aquatic Carnival was held last evening' at the Top id Baths. The inclemency of the weather -undoubtedly accounted for tho very meagro attendance of the public, but a» a largo number of ticlcete have been disposed of the fund -will benefit by a fair amount, as tho whole of the proceeds are to be paid over without deduction. Tho carnival was promoted by the East Christchurch Amateur Swimming Club, and the use of the bath was granted free of charge by the City Council. The programme was got off promptly. Some fine racing and finishes wcro witnessed. All prizes were by way of certificates. Tho following are tlie reeulta: — ; 33 l-3yde _Eoat Christchurch Club Handicap— First heat: S. Hollander. 2sec, 1; Q. Tufpin, lsec, 2. Time, 18sec. 'Second heat: D. Coulter, Gaec, 1 : J. Sutclifie, Ease, 2.. Time. 21ecc. Third heat: J. Hirst, 3sec, 2; L. Donaldson, 6sec, 2. Time, 19 2-sth see. Fourth .heat: if. McMeelev, Siaec, 1; E. Livingstone, 3Jsec, 2. Time, 19 2-3 th see. FinalD. Coulter 1, S. Hollander 2, M. McXeelev 3. Time, 21sec.

33 ]-3yds Ladi'V Handicap—Miss K. Bristed, 9sec, 1; Miss E. scr 2. Time, 30sec. 9

66 3-3 yds Inter-club Handicap—First heatI' Timo - ««*• Second • j ?' 3sec, 1- Time, 42 l-sth sec. riurd heat: J. Cocks, 9scc, 1. 1W 47bcc Fourth beat: H \Vatte, 13* e c, lm Time, 50sec Tjfth heat. D. Lightband, 6cec, 1. Time Tlw i'o c ?• Carrick . 10sec, 1. Trne 4 9s oc Sewnth heat: E. Livingstone lOsoc 1 ' H Wi"" 1 h o at: n- J " Warrick, w'l •>' if' c ? r, c V. 2 ' Tunc » ,7b «:. IoSL I T! f ch s° lbo i' s Ilace - J - -Dunbier, lOsec. 1 It. Loador, ftscc. 2. Time, SQszc 1- Seven toams started, Tiuj?^"