Swimming.

To the accompaniment of the raucous bellows of Weir House mingling discordantly with the shrill yipping of Vic A the Swimming Club started its, 1943 season on Tuesday, March 16th, at Thorndon Baths. Since then there has been another club night and a carnival.

A comprehensive programme of championship and novelty events was drawn up and then ignored just to add that subtle air of mystery which by keeping everyone guessing gives these evenings a zest all of their own.

The fields were small, particularly in the women's events, but the standard was quite high, certainly high enough to warrant a much larger attendance than eventuated. Outstanding performers were P. Fleischl G. Bogle and Misses Margaret Eichelbaum and Pat Gardiner. Most of the finishes were close enough to cause considerable excitement on the bank and many agitated consultations among the judges. On the first night the only easy win was, as expected, by Margaret Eichelbaum in the ladies' breaststroke. The diving proved popular particularly the awkward entry, where considerable natural talent was revealed. Miss Pat Gardiner on the first night won the serious competition with a neat display.

The meetings were successfully organised by Gib Bogle, but his efforts to organise some singling were mercifully abortive, generous offers of assistance being received with a marked coolness as apparently they had heard him before. Even Weir House has its pride.