Swimming

So the swimming season is almost over. There is now only the final club night to-night, and Tournament—and the swimming costumes will be put away among the moth bolls, except for those hardy annuals who may be seen every lunch hour through the year at Te Aro Baths.

The carnival last week was very successful, though the meagre attendance was somewhat disappointing. Some promising talent was disclosed in the Freshers' Chumps and several new ladies appeared from nowhere to give quite creditable performances—notably Misses Walton. Spiers, and Wympenny. Andy Taylor, as was expected, won the 100 yards Club Champ, with comparative ease from Frank O'Flynn, though if Taylor does not learn to swim straight, he will certainly be disqualified.

The novelty event was lovely. Entrants had to swim one with under water, climb out, run round the baths and sing a popular song loudly, dive in again, and nice to the other side. Mr. Shannon's rendering of "Popeye the Sailor." and Mr. O'Klynn's delicate tenor in "Rollo the Ravaging Roman." delighted the watchers. Shannon won, after a close struggle for supremacy.

The water polo match—Law and Commerce v. Arts and Science, resulted in a win for Law and Commerce by three goals to nil. Owing to Mr. Hurdle's gentle refereeing, foul play was reduced to a minimum, and no one was ordered out of the water.

The diving was spectacular, especially Mr. Jowett's exhibition, and resulted in a win for Miss Spiers, with Shannon a close second. Mr. Jowett. disappointed in not gaining a place, gave a further exhibition, and was duty awarded a special booby prize.

Shanahan, the club's new breaststroke swimmer, was in good form, and almost caught up with Sylvia Hefford. Sylvia did not break 100 secs., which she will have to do if she is to gain us a title at Tournament this year. Shanahan is a potential title winner. Davies will not be representing much longer, and as he is still young. Shanahan should stand a good chance in a year or two.

As the club night to-night is the last of the season. It is to be hoped that every member will turn out, and make [unclear: ite] a real miniature carnival.