Boats from H. M. Andromeda, kindly lent by Captain R. N. Ommaney, were of great @ in these races, which took place immediately after the Aistribution of prizes. Mrs. Barnes, th wife of our energetic troops, gradiously presented the winners with their rewards,—p reket-knives aid similar usofal articles. Thoro were.six events in all with the following results 50 yds. (Open); J. M."Bandiniel (prize presented by His Hon. the Commis sioner).
50 yds. (under 15); W. F. Martinson (prize presented by Miss Boor), 50 yds. (under 12); ©, Walker, 2 E. Grimble (two prizes presented by His Hon. the i joner). prosoniat by Mr. J. W. Fall).
200 yas. (open); W. W. Conner (prize Diving Competition; J; M, Bandinel.
Comic Race; W. F. Martinson (pri presented by Mrs. H. L. Boor).
Lexa Distance Swnutne.
On the following Monday several boys ending the vacation at school attempted:
long swim. Three boss, W. Roope (aged 14), C. C. Conner (aged 13), amd W. Martinson (aged 13) succsoded in crossing the western entrance of the harbour fom the beach in front of the school to Liu-Kungtao, a distance of about 2} milea, Bishop Iliff, in proposing a vote of thanks to the chairman, said he was very HE pleased to. be present at the' prize distribution. He sympathised with those
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