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Championship
Trophy.
155.—The competition for the trophy presented by Mr.
W. J. Lancaster, J.P., and competed for annually
by men residing in the Borough, was held on the
15th October at the annual entertainment of the Wandsworth
Borough Officer's Club. Twelve entries were received and the
trophy was won by Mr. C. F. Milnes. A prize was presented to
the winner by Mr. Lancaster as a memento of the occasion, and
prizes were presented by the Club to Mr. W. Shettle and Mr. C. A.
Symons who finished second and third respectively.
Women's
Medal.
156.—The competition for the medal for women residing in
the Borough, presented by Mr. John Bell, J.P., was
held on the 8th October at the annual entertainment
of the Alexandra Swimming Club, and was won by Miss D.
Vaughan.
Competitions.
157.—Competitions were also held for boys and girls residing
in the Borough. Prizes to the value of £5:5:0
were divided between learners' and swimmers' races,
which were conducted on behalf of the Council by the Wandsworth
Schools Swimming Association.
Flooring over
Bath.
158.—After careful consideration the Council decided to
floor over the first-class swimming bath and provide
a gymnasium during the winter season. Tenders
were invited for the construction of the floor and that of Messrs.
Charles Peacock & Co. to carry out the work for the sum of £190
was accepted.
159.—Gymnastic apparatus was supplied by Messrs. Heath
and George at a cost of £99:8:2 and the gymnasium was opened
by the Mayor on the 28th November when an entertainment was
given by the gymnastic students of the Battersea Polytechnic and
scholars of Eltringham Street and Swaffield Road schools.
Gymnasium.
160.—An Instructor and Instructress were engaged during
the season, and classes held under their tuition.
The gymnasium was used by 3,256 persons.
The receipts though not quite equal to the expectation
of the Baths Committee, were sufficient to pay the salaries of
the Instructor and Instructress. The Committee hope that the
gymnasium will be used by a greater number next season.