Swimming.

The swimming teams were fortunate in the ideal conditions that prevailed at Thorndon Baths for the Swimming Tournament. Otago won the shield comfortably from Canterbury with Victoria and Auckland tailing them in that order.

One record was broken, when Horsfall (C.) lowered his time for the 220 yards breaststroke by 4 secs. It was easily the most exciting race of the day, Davies (O.) putting up a great performance to finish a touch behind the winner after leading over the latter stages.

Victoria's match points were scored by F. King, whose win in the 440 yards championship although not entirely a surprise, was most convincing. Our other representatives did not fare as well, perhaps due to there being no tepid baths in Wellington. The other Colleges have these facilities, making cold weather training possible. With summers such as our last, tepid water is an essential before Victoria can hope to train up to the required standard.