LADIES' SWIMMING CLUB

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXV, Issue 10713, 28 February 1913, Page 6

LADIES' SWIMMING CLUB

SIXTH ANNUAL CARNIVAL. Officials. —Supervisor, Mrs J. W. Blackmail. Judges: Messrs «T. F. Atkins and T. Shields. Starter: Mr A. j). Gillies. Secretary: Mrs N. H. James. Tho sixth annual carnival in connection with the 'Masterton Ladies' Swimming Club was held iu the Dixon street baths on Thursday afternoon, and proved an unqualified success. The weather was all that could be desired, and the attendance was veiy large, the seating capacity being taxI ed to its utmost. The whole of tho events were well contested, and some of the finishes wero very close. A strong contingent was present from Wellington, and appropriated a number of events. Tho Eridge Gup was won by Miss B. McGregor, with Miss E. O'Leary second and Miss M. Wnddington third. Both »he 75.vcis Championship and the 50yds Championship wero won by Miss O. Arthur, of Wellington, who swam remarkably well. In an interval, ail exhibition o r fancy swimming was given by Mr T. Shields, ,of Wellington. The proceedings were enlivened by music rendered by Mr McKonxie's orchestra, and afternoon tea. was provided by the ladies. . The whole of the arrangements were very complete, and the • secretary (Mrs iN. H. James) deserves the utmost credit for the success which attended the gathering. The results of the different events were as follow: — 50 Yards Maiden. —First beat: M. McCarthy 1, F. Pinkney 2. " Time, ofisec. Second heat: B. McGregor 1, E. Braggins 2. Time, 58sec. Final: M. McCarthy 1, B. McGregor 2 E. Braggins 3. Won by inches. Time, 54sec. Ribbon Dive. —0. Arthur (Wellington) I, Ella O'Leary 2, M. Osier 3. Won ,by a yard. Time, 71 l-ssec. 25 Yards This Season Swimmer.--!. Jarrett. 1, G. Snell 2, I). Kyl c ■'>. Seven, starters. Won easily. Time, 29sec. Corfu I)ive. —M. Osier 1. E. O'Leary 2, E, Petherick 3. This was one of H e best events of tho day. The iiirea placed competitors dived the full length of the baths, and were declared a. tie. A final dive by Mi&s Oiler gave her the win, the other tivo competitors preferring to draw lots fcr second place. 50 Yards School Cha.mpioiichi:).- - First heat: 0. Arthur 1, E. O'Leary 2, Molly Bunny 3. Time, 54 4-Sjec. Second heat: Bolton 1, E. Petherick 2, M. Waddington 3. Time, 55 l-sseo,. Final: Q. Arthur 1, E. O'Leary 2, Bolton 3. Tims, 55sec. Life Saving.—Misses Bolton and Gibbs 1, Misses Osier and McGregor 2, Misses Arthur and Outtrim 3. Neatest Header.—E. O'Leary 1, F. Outtrim 2, M. Osier 3. Won by half r. noint. ' 50 Yards School Handicap.—First i heat: M. Waddington 1, K. Bunny 2. Time, 55sec. Second heat: Bolton 1, N. Kendall 2. Time, 55 3-ssec. Final N. Kendall 1, Bolton 2, Waddington 3. Time, 56sec. 15 Yards Swim (under 12 years).— First heat: I. Jarrett 1, R. Cole 2, E. Constalble 3. Seoond heat: N. Graham 1, O'Dowd 2, Dixon 3. Final: J. Jarrett 1, M. Graham 2, ~R. Cole 3. . Time, 15sec. Eridge Cup (50yds).—First heat: B. McGregor 1, M. Waddingt on 2. Time, 53sec. Second .heat: E. O'Leary 1, R. Hoar 2. Time, 6Qsec. Final: B. McGregor 1, E. O'Leary *2, M. Waddington 3. Won by a yard. Time, 53 4-ssec. Plate Diving.—B. McGregor (10 plates) 1, A. Jackson (9 plates) 2. Egg and Spoon Race.—E. O'Leary 1 E. Petherick 2, O. Cross 3. This event Avas got off in five separate ho:its. 50, Yards Handicap.—First heat: 0. Arthur 1, G. Donovan 2. Time, V 6l sec. Second heat: J. Waddington 1, E. Petherick 2. Time, 61 4-ssec! Third heat: M. McCarthy 1, Bolton 2. Time, 55sec. Final: Bolton, 1, 0. Arthur 2, J. Waddington 3. Time 54 3-ssec. 25 Yards School Handicap.—M. McCarthy 1, Mira. Waddington 2, N. Kendall 3. Time, 24sec. Plunge.—B. McGregor 1, 0 Arthur 2, M. Osier 3. Consolation Race.—F. Pinhey 1, T\. Bunny 2. ' At the conclusion of the sports, the prizes won during the day were presented to the successful competitors, who were greeted with cheers.