SWIMMING

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3125, 2 July 1917, Page 3

SWIMMING

to nl '■ i T ,-T T il>s tlle races \<- >0 n ,?. 3tl^ te . members were held at -M th « P 'i b ic T °P' (l Swimming Baths with the following results — „„'L Un m' P, 1 " 3 , yards back ' str °ko handi-cap-lriwt heat: A Ash, 7seo., l- w Paterson, 7sec, 2; A. Walloon lOsec., S. Also started: L. Jones, scratch: A Ire-' monger, feec Second tat: C. Claridgo, ton, dscc., 3. Also started: G. Burton, jr-oc. I'mal: C. Claridge, 1; A Ash, 2; \V. Pntereoii, 3. Also started: A. Walloon, W. I'alloon, B. Compton. Intermediate G(i 2-3 rd yards breast slrokc handicap-P. Barrow, 3seo.. 1- F Moiller, sor., 2; H. Holmes, scr., 3. Also started: B King, 9sec; j? Hvder; scr.; " • hobertson, Bsec.;. C. Iremongbr. 7sec ■ On .Saturday evening a 66 3-3 yards free stylo handicap, open to all-comers, was lieid, the result being : -C., Rustorholz. liscc, 1; S. Dempster, 15scc, 2;. P. Coleman, 10scc, 3. Also started: Reid, 12-ec • U. M'Gill. scr.; A. Claridge, iteco'; I?.. Pearcy,'7sec.

Hor Ixcollcncy the Countess of LiverP°°} will be present at the rocoptioii which is being given this afternoon at tho boldicra Olub, Sydney Street, to" ivel-' come- Mrs W. ]•'. W-sey and Lady Ward back to New Zealand. .411 hostesses, and their regular helpers aro invited to attend.

Ihe Terrace" day at-tho Wellington lied Cross Shop ia lo take plac6 on July iO, and already .great preparations liavo been niadu to secure good returns on thai; date. ■ Tho daintiest of lingerie, camisoles, and novelties of all descriptions bavo been mado especially for raffling, and tickets for these are, now being sold. Tho produce stall is Ijo lie anobbef feature, and for this promises of turkeys, hams, brawn, and various kinds' of cooked meats, etc., have been received. Various entertainments are also being iarranged to assist with.the funds; and neither time nor money is being spared to mako the day a thorough success.

On Wednesday afternoon at St. Mary's Church, Jferivale, Christchurch, Miss Gladys Hurse,. of Sunnier, wes oujetly married to Mr. Leslie Hickson, of "Wellington, tho Rev. P. B. Haggit, officiating. The bride was given away by her father. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. Black, of Christchurch. Mr. and Mrs. Hickson left for the north iasl evening. ...