SWIMMING.
life-saving in the surf. THE NELSON SHIELD. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Wellington, Last Night. In glorious weather six life-saving teams competed in the Nelson Shield contest held at Lyall Bay to-day in the presence of a large number of spectators. The Governor-General was present. He complimented the swimmers on their splendid performances, especially Miss Gwitha Shand on her world recordbreaking effort. Results: Land drill.—Lyall Bay 1, Maranul 2, Canterbury 3. Life-saving in the surf.—Some splendid perfonmances were put up, especially by the visiting teams. The judge spoke highly of the general bearing and equipment, and complimented the New Zealand instructors on the almost perfect efficiency of some teams. Result: New Brighton B 140, Canterbury 138, Maranui A 135, New Brighton A and Lyall Bay 129, Hawke’s Bay 123, Marahul B 101.
NEW PLYMOUTH CLUB. . HANDICAPS FOR TO-MORROW. Very good entries have been received for the New Plymouth Swimming Club's carnival, to be held to-morrow night. Given fine weather a most successful gathering is expected. Handicaps for the principal events are:—
Learners’ handicap race (boys under 14 years), 25 yards.—First heat: T. Morgan scr, G. F. Gayton 2sec, M. J. Rea 3, V Mltchensen 4, T. Henderson 12. Second heat: G. McHardy scr, J. Galbraith 2sec, H. Drewery 3, R. H. Gayton 10. 100 yards breaststroke inter-club handicap. —A. H. Blennerhassett scr, K. Kirk 4sec, R. Howell, P. Trevella 10. 33 1-3 yards Inter-club handicap.—First teat: H. W. Rickard scr, K. Stohr Isec, P. O’Carroll (Inglewood) 2, S. Bridger 3,-. N. B. Howell 3, P: Trevella 4, R. Wilson 4. Second heat: R. Morrison scr, W. James Isec, M. Sutherland (Inglewood) 2sec, M. Anthony 2, F. Corklll 3, R. Howell 4. Second heat: P. Mason scr, K. Kirk scr, B. Boon Isec, E. C. Coleman 2. H. Hoffmann 3, W. Brown 4. 100 yards inter-club handicap.—First heat: W. Rees (Inglewood) scr, B. Boon 2sec, E. C. Coleman 6, R. Wilson 8. Second heat: R. Person Isec, L. Carmine 2, F. Corkill 6, N. B. Howell 7. 50 yards ladies’ inter-club handicap.—Miss M. Lash scr. Miss G. Miouat ssec, Miss M. ■Mather G, Miss E. Wilson 8. 50 yards youths’ .inter-club handicap (under 16 years).—H. Hawkins ser, S. Spiers 2sec, W. Penman 3, M. Scrimgeour 8. 66 2-3 yards club handicap.—First heat: R. Morrison set W. James Laac, R. Person 1, ; R. Wilson 4, R. Brokenshirc 5.' Second neat: H. W. Rickard scr, B. Boon Isec, K. Kirk 2*. E. C. Coleman. 3, N. B. Howell 5. Inter-club relay handicap.—Old Boys’ A scr. New Plymouth Club A Ssec, Inglewood 3, Post Office 4, Old Boys’ B 5, New Plymouth B 6.
During the evening an interval of ten minutes will be allowed for a neral splash.’’ Should sufficient entries be received a primary schociuoys’ dive will be included in tke programme. Post entries will be received lor this event.
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