The Owens College Annual Gala

The sith annual gala of the Owens College Swimming Club 

took place at the Leaf-street Baths, Hume, yesterday. No 

fewer than eight finals and heats were decided. Dr. Donald 

and Mr. Montgomery acted as judges, and Mr. G. C. Simpson 

as timekeeper. When the racing had ended Professor R. B. 

Wild distributed the prizes, and spoke of the usefulness of 

swimming. He suggested the establishment of a swimming 

bath at the Owens College. Mr. J. C. Smyth (hon. secretary) 

proposed a vote of thanks to Professor R. B. Wild, Dr. Donald, 

Professor Dixon, Mr. Montgomery, and others. This was 

seconded by Mr. C. P. Lapage and carried. The results of the 

contests were:—Junior club handicap, 50 yards (two lengths): 

1, C. H. Oxland (8); 2, W. H. Kaye (at go). Club championship, 

100 yards (four lengths)—Mr. W. Mather's cup, winner 

not to compete again—Final: 1, S. Duckworth; 2, G. W. 

Owen; time, 1min 15sec. Diving competition (presidents 

prize): Long dive, R. W. Henstock; neat dive, A. E. Wenner. 

Long-distance race, 250 yards (ten lengths)—Dr. Judson S. 

Bury's cup—Final: 1, S. Duckworth; 2, O. H. Oxland; time, 

4min. Senior Club handicap, 75 yards (three lengths)—first 

prize presented by Dr. Donald—Final: 1, S. Duckworth; 2, 

W. Owen (6). Inter-college flying squadron race challenge 

shield: Owens College. Old clothes race won by A. E. 

Wenner. Open handicap—Final@ 1, E. T. Roberts (at go); 

2, S. Duckworth (3).