OAMARU AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXVI, Issue 10065, 5 February 1909, Page 4

OAMARU AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB.

SECOND ANNUAL CARNIVAL. President: Dr Douglas. Vice-Presidents: Dr Garland, Dr Whitton, His Worship •the Mayor-(R. Milligan, Esq.), vjlessrs T. Williamson", P. Williams, E. P. Lee, ~E. F. Armstrong-, F. Milder, G. S. Jones. Captain :Mr L. S. M'Donald. Deputy-Cajtarn: Mr B. de Lambert. Hon. Secretary: Mr Prank Williams. Hon. Treasurer: Mr B. de Lambert. Committee-.'Messrs J. Grant, H. D. Stevenson, S. J.-D'ayys, L. King, R. K. Ireland, J. A. Colenso, W. Strachan, Frank Jones, W. Wilson, and W. J. ■Beswick. Hon. Auditor: Mr Alex. Gow'. Hon. Handicapper : Mr J. Grant. Delegates to the South Canterbury Centre, N.C.A.S.A. : Mr Chas. Snow and Mr Geo. Granger.

The public are indebted to the enthusiasm of the members of the Oamaru Amateur Swimming Club for the really stood swimming sports which eventuated at the public baths yesterday afternoon. The carnival was the second held under the auspices of the club, and if its success, as well as that of the one which preceded it, can be taken as as augury it is that the Swimming Club is destined to become not the least popular of the Tecreative institutions of the town. That the public appreciate the incentive that has been given to the art of swimming by the erection of the baths was evidenced by the large number which attended, the sDace set apart for patrons being filled almost to overcrowding. Care and deliberation had been exercised in the preparation of the programme, with the result that the carnival did not in any way lack vigor ; while the closeness of the finishes reflected the ability of the handicapper (Mr JT. Grant) to adequately gauge the capabilities of the competitors. The success of the sports was greatly assisted by the presence as competitors of a, large number of swimming enthusiasts from the sister town, and a 6 Timaru can boast of several "top notch" swimmers, it is not surprising that they should have carried away a share oi the rewards. Indeed, it would certainly have been an indication of something wrong had such worthy visiting competitors not been found in the front rank of placed men. Considering the disability under which young Bractfield, of the Timaru Swimming Club, taors. his performance yesterday was highIv meritorious, and there are doubtless many, even with both limbs, who would be better satisfied with themselves could they only do half as well in the water. There, were many exciting finishes, but tne Relav Race provided the excitement of the afternoon. The first heat of this event was especially keen, and resolved itself into a tussle between H. H. Fraser (Timaru Rowing Club) and F. G. Williams (Oamaru Swimming Club) for honore for their respective sides. It is doubtful if Williams was ever seen to swim better than he did on this occasion, but his steering was erratic and lost him the heat. The sports closed with a water polo match between sides chosen by Mr F. G. Williams and Mr J.' Colenso, the former winning by one point to nothing. A capable orchestra under the leadership of Mr E. Hunter dispensed a programme of music that was much appreciated. The sports were well managed by the officials, and the comfort and convenience of patrons were well provided for. Our thanks are due to the Press steward (Mr L. King) for his assistance. Following are the details of the several events: — ■ 25yds Oamaru Amateur Swimming Club Maiden. Fir6t prize, trophy value 15s; second trophv, value ss.—First heat: H. Martvn 1, R" Tavlor 2. Also started: A. W. Reid and W. P. Hensle'igh. Martyn and Taylor put up a good race. Time, 17 2-oth sec. Second heat.- J. W. Warner 1. W. J. Beswick 2. B. Bryan and R. 0. Davies also started. Warner won easily. Time, 17sec. Final: J. W. Warner 1, R. Taylor 2, W. J. Beswick 3. H. Martvn also competed in the final. Warner won by about 2ft. Time, 16 2-sth sec. 50yds O.A.S.C. Junior Handicap. First r>rize, trophy value 10s; second, trophy value ss.—First heat : C. E. Creagh (4sec) 1 B. Milliaan (7sec) 2. D. W. Rosie (scr), C. E. Tavlor (2sec) and W. L. Bums (14sec) also" started. Creagh won by about six yards. Second heat: R. King (scr) 1, H Benson (3sec) 2. J. Cunningham (sscc) and A. Caldwell (12sec) also started. Caldwell was first in, but was disqualified for starting before time. The heat was won on the" touch. Time. 51sec. Final heat • T. K. Creagh 1. R. King 2, B. Milligan 3. H. lienson was also a competitor. Creagh won easily by about four yards. Time, 44 5-sth sec.

50vds Intor-Club Race. First prize, tropiir value £2 2s : second, trophy value £l "ig.—First heat: S. Bracefield (T.A.S.C.). ssec. 1; 0. G. Aylen (T.R.C.), 3sec. 2. M. Donorfiue (T.A.S.C.), scr., and K. Robertson (T.R.C.), 3sees, also started. Won hv inches. Time.. 37sec. Second heat: A.' S- Duff (T.R.C.), 4sec, 1: G G. Priest (T.R.C.) 3sec, 2. A. G. Sanderson IT.A.S.C), 1 sec. D. Cowan /T.R.C). Tsec. J. A. Colenso (0.A.5.C.), Bsec. and A. ilackie (0.A.5.G.) lOse'c, also started. 'Hie finish was exceedingly close. Time. 41see. Third heat: H. H. Eraser IT.R.C). 2sec. 1; F. G. Williams (0.A.5.C.). 4ser. 2. G. Sise (O.A.S.G), ssec, H. Rollinson (T.R.C.). Tsec, W. Maljen (T.R.C.). Tsec, and F. Harold (T.A.'S.C.) also started. Won by the touch. Time. 39set. Final heat: H. H. Fraser. 1: 0. G. Aylen, 2; F. G. Williams, i. Bracefield, Duff, and Priest also started. The final provided an exciting race, the three placed men touchin almost simultaneously. Time, 3Tsec.

SpiijiL' Board Divo. l'rize, tropy value 10s 6d— F. Harold 1. Also competed : H. M. Jackson, A. W. Rekl, J. Colenso, F G. Williams. H. Martyn, W. J. Beswick A. S. Duff. H. Eollinson. and B. Milligan.

75yds Breast Stroke Handicap. First prize. Trophv value £1 Is: second prize, trophv value 10s 6d.—R. Taylor (ssec) 1. J. A.' Colenso I (sec) 2, L. M'Donald (7sec) 3. A. 6. Sanderson (scr) and D. Cowan (scr) also started. Taylor led practically the whole distance and won by about 2yds. Colenso and M'Donald finishing close together. Time, lmin lOsec. 50yds Oamaru Boating Club Handicap. First and second prizes, trophies.—B. Bryan (2sec) 1, C. Moss (2sec) 2. H. Perry (scr). G. Grenfell (scr), H. D. Stevenson (scr). and A. Stewart (lsec) also started. Bryan won on the last two strokes. Time, 44sec.

50yds O.A.S.C. Handicap. First prize, trophy presented by Mr E. G-. Lane; second, trophy value 10s 6d. First heat: W. Hensleigh (7sec) 1, F. G. Williams (scr) 2. H. Martyn (7sec) was also a competitor. Hensleigh won by the touch. Time. 44sec. Second heat • L. S. M"Donald (3sec) 1, A. Mackie (7sec) 2. R. Taylor (4sec) and J. 4- Colenso (6sec) also starter. The finish was very close. Time, 44 2-sth sec. Final heat: F. G. Williams 1, A. Mackie 2, L. S. M'Donald 3. W. Hensleigh was also a competitor. All finished close together, Williams just succeeding in winning by the touch. Time, 42 2-sth sec.

High Dive (inter-club). Prize, trophy value 10s 6d.—H. H. Fraser 1, A. Duff 2. Also competed: H. M. Jackson, A. W. Reid. J. A Colenso, W G. Powell, F. Harold, W. K. Ireland, B. Milligan, E. Shand, H. D. Stevenson, R. O. Davis, H. Martyn, H. Rollinson, O. G. Aylen, D, C. Cowan.

100 yds Inter-Club Relay Handicap. Prize, trophy value £2 2s. Firet.heat: Timaru Rowing Club No. 1 (K. Robertson, H. H. Fraser, G. G. Priest, 0. G. Avlen). scr, 1; Oamaru Swimming Club No. 1 (F. G. Williams, H. D. gtevenson, R. C. Wilson. R. Taylor) 7sec, 2. Oamaru Boating Club (A. Stewart, G. Grenfell, B. Bryan, H. Perry), Usee, 'also competed. The heat ended in a ding-dong go between Fraser and Williams. The latter, swimming head under, steered erratically, and thus lost ground. Time, lmin 17sec. Second heat: Oamara Swimming Club No. 3 (R. King, H. Benson, D. W. Rosie, H. Martvnl, 20sec, 1; Timaru Rowing Club No." 2 (A. S. Duff, W\ T. Maben, D. Cowan, H. Rollinson), 7sec, 2. Timaru Amateur Swimming Grub (A. G. Sanderson, M. O'Donoghue, -S. BTacefield, F. Harold). 2sec, and r Oamaru Swimming Club No. 2 (L. 6. M'Donald, J. A. Colenso, W. J. Beswick, A. Mackie), Usee, alfo competed. Rosie won for his team by about two yards. Time, lmin 22sec. Final heat: Oamaru Swimming Club, No. 3, 20sec, 1; Timaru Rowing Club, No. 2, 7sec, 2: Oamaru Swimming Club No. 1, 7sec, 2; Oamaru Swimming Club No. 1, 7sec, 3. The limit team won by several yards, but there was little separating second and third. Time, lmin 19sec. Plate Diving Competition. Prize, trophy value 10s 6d. —G. S. Jones (4 platesl 1, A. Mackie and J. Colenso (3 plates), equal. 2. Also competed: E. F. Armstrong, E. Shand, and D. C. Cowan.

Water Polo Match.—F. G. Williams team beat J. Colenso's team by one goal to nothing.