AQUATIC CARNIVAL.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10146, 24 January 1911, Page 3

AQUATIC CARNIVAL.

WAIRARAPA AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB. The fourth animal meeting of the Wairarapa Amateur Swimming Club was held yesterday under circumstances which were in every respect auspicious. The weather was delightfully fine, and the attendance of the public was highly satisfactory. The whole of the arrangements for the meeting were perfect, and everything passed off without a hitch. Mr T. Shields, of Wellington, (Consul for the N.Z.A.S.A.) acted as referee, whilst Mr James Pr.vor, as supervisor, did excellent work. The judges were as follows : —Diving and life-saving, Mr T. Shields and" Mr A. Snowball; swimming, R. F. Crosby, A. H. Eddy, G. H. Cullen, and A. Snowball; other events, J. M. MeTCenzie, A. Prague!!, and E. J. Rose. Messrs A. D. Gillies, J. A. McE wen and J. Pryor acted as* starters, and gave every satisfaction. The check starters were Messrs B. Clayson, G. Cullen. and E. J. Rose, .and the timekeepers were Messrs T. Shields,. J. Bradbury, D. Walsh and A. Henderson. Mr" J. Arthur did good service as clerk of course. The secretary, Mr J. Georgeson, did everything possible to ensure the success of the' meeting, and was ably assisted by Mr J. A. McE wen". During the afternoon music was supplied by'the Masterton Municipal Brass Band. Afternoon tea ; was provided by Miss Pickering. The whole of the events on the programme were keenly contested, some of ' the ! finishes being very close. T122 rsultsl were as follow

75 Yards Handicap (£or rr.vaibers of W.A.S.C. only).—First heat: G. Forman, 13sec, 1; L. Dudson, 9sec, 2; J. Winchester, 3sec, 3; time, 59 1-oseos. Second heat: E. Wickens, 9secs, 1.,; P. Fraser, 7secs, 2; G. Sievers, lOsecs, 3; time, 65secs. Final: G. Forman, 1; E. Wickens, 2; P, Fraser, 3; time, 60secs. . \ .■• . Plunge (for members of W.A.S.C. only).—J. D. McLaren, 34ft 7£in, 1; G. Sievers, 2. 66 Yards Handicap (for members of W.A.S.C. only).—First heat: A. Miller, scr, 1; D. Williams, 12secs, 2; time, 58 4-ssecs. Second heat: C. Smith, Bsecs, 1; M. Iggulden, isecs, 2; time, 54secs. Third heat: J". McLaren, lsec, 1; P. Fraser, ssece, 2; time 55 3-ssecs. Final: D.Williams, 1; ■ G., Smith 2; P. Fraser, 3; time, 54 4-sse?.

Egg arid Spoon Eace.—W. F. Dudson, 1; E: Ellis, 2. 50 Yards Handicap (for members of W.A.S.C. on)y).—First heat: C. Smith 7secs, 1; N. Williams, 6secs,, 2; H. Fraser-, 3secs, 3; time, 39 3-ssecs. Second heat: G. Fonnan, 7secs, 1; E. Flanagan; 7secs, 2; H., Williams, 6secs, 3; time, 38 3-ssecs. Third heat: J. McLaren, scr, .1; F. Phillips, scr, 2; P. G. Fraser, 3secs 5 .3; time,.37 3-5 sees. Final: G. Forman, 1; .C. Smith, 2; E. Flanagan, 3; time, 36 4-ssecs.

Boat Race (about i-mile). —A. H. Eddy, 1; S. Williams, 2. Three entries. ■ .

Plunge (inter-club).—R. Russell, 51ft, 1; A. Smith,. 40ft, 2. Six entries.

110 Yards Club Championship (for members of W.A.S.C. only).—ln the first contest for this event A. Miller won, but as a foul was declared, it was decided to swim the event again. The second contest resulted: A. Miller, 1; J. Winchester, 2; L. J. Carmine, 3; time, lmin 30secs. A close finish. liM^Yisrds^Handicap'^mter^lub).- 1 -; First lieat': : W. Wilson, 9secs,' 1;' L. Nicholas, 17secs, 2; C. Brice, scr, 3. 'Second heat: J. A. McLean, Usees, 1; C, Stranger, 2secs,2; R. Fraser, 22secs, 3; Third heat: W. F. Dudson, Usees, 1; A. Millet;.Usees, 2. Final: A. Miller, 1; C. Stranger, 2; W. Wilson, S J time, lmin 21 i-ssecs,

220 Yards Wairarapa ship (inter-club).—R. Healy, 1; C. Stranger, 2. These were the only competitors. Healy made no race of itj winning as he liked. Time, 2min 50secs. ■ ;•,. .: ;■■ ■ : . ■■.\ •' ■ 50 Yards Breast Stroke (inter clttb) —First heat: E. J. Kain, 7secs,. 1; 6. H. Neal, 4 sees, 2; time, 41secs. Second heat: L. Nicholas, 7se'es, 1; R. Russell, 4 sees, 2; time, 48secs. Third heat: E. Picotj 7secs, .1; A. Laing, 4secs, 2; time, 42 3-ssecs. Fourth heat: IL Kirkwood, 1; time, 42secs. Final: H. Kirkwood, 1; E. J. Kain, 2; time, 39secs. ' ■ Ribbon Race.-—L Bridge, 1,; R. Ronayiie, 2. 50' Yards Ladies' Handicap (interclub).—A. O'Leary, scr, 1;E. O'Leary 2. One other starter. Time,o7secs. Tab' Race.—C. Henry/ 1; Livingstone, 2. , 75 Yards' Handicap (inter-club). — First heat: W. F. Dudson, 9secs, 1; R. Russell, J6secs, 2; C. Brice, scr, 3; time, 61 l-ssecs. Second heat :A. D. Laing, 15secs, 1; J. H. Mawby, ssecs, 2; L. Butler, 16secs, 3; time, 55secs. Third heat: M. Iggulden, Usees, 1; E. Flanagan, 22secs, 2; H. Fraser, 18secs, 3; time, 66 4-ssecs. Fourth heat: E. M. Wickens, 19secs, 1. Final: A. D. Laing, 1; E. M. Wickens, 2; M. Iggulden, 3; time,.s9secs. Running and Standing Dive (interclub).—A. W. Smith, 1; R. Ronayne, 2. ' 75 Yards Ladies' Handicap (interclub).—A. O'Leary, scr, I; M. McCiilniont, 7secs, 2. Time, 72$secs. " 110 Yards Ladies' Bracelet (interclub). —C. Stranger, 2secs, 1; J. Winchester, 18secs, 2; A. Miller, 3.; time, lmin 31 3-ssecs. Life-Saving Competition (inter(Continued on Fuge '/.)