The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1883-08-23
SIX FAIRLADY swIMM ERs.

Six comedy water nymphs, who are very
well known on the Passalc river as expert
swimmers and oarswomen, took part IN d
swimming match recently. Only relatives
and personal friends of the fair contestants
we're Invited, aud one of the most pic
turesque and secluded parts ofthe river was
selected, in order that outsiders might mol
crowd to the place. 1t was not Isr ABOVE
ire quaint village OF Belleville, where the
river runs clear and smooth. No better
selection could have been made, ana the
lady guests were delighted.
Twenty minutes after arriving On the
river bank the guests saw mysterious
party emerge from farm house and come
toward them. Six OF this party had on
dark waterproof cloaks that covered theil
whole bodies. They were. the six young
ladies who were to swim Tor prizes coh ",
buted by their gentlemen friends, the
match having been made at Ashbury Park
about ten days ago.
Miss Bently, 20 years old, tall, splen'
didly formed blonde, had on loose bath.
ing dress OF light gray cloth, with light
gray stockings and red cap. She was the
only one attired in tina: style. OF dress.
When the others threw aside their cloaks a
pictu esque scene was presen'eu,
annropriate called Jersey bathing
SUITS" for they fitted like gloves. The
suits were armless, and came down only TO
the knees, where they were fastened Win
knots of ribon, leaving the white limos un-
covered below. Miss Garner, IL years OLD,
charming little blonde, wore Nght-plue
suit. Miss Flood, plump, broWh-nalreo
maid of IS summers, looked picturesque IN
zebra suit of yellow and black MIS- "'f-
Law also brunette, 20 years old, was cua M
ing in drab Jersey with black II lnks, and
Miss Freel, petite and slender semi-6londe,
lS wears and 6 months old, was captivating
in a suit of light blue. The most attractive
suit was the red and black costume OF MISS
Anderson, 20 years old. semi-brunettes
with tall athletic figure. She was looked
upon as sure winner. a., 50,
While the contestants we're chatting WIN
their friends, Mr.. Will Camp and Mr.. FREQ
Hart rowed out to the middle of the river
to be ready to go to the rescue in case any
of the swimmers needed assistance,
When Mr.. INFLOW clapped his hands the
sly dived together into the clear water and
swan into position. Mr.. INFLOW clapped
his hands again and they went OF In a
bunch.
At the start Miss Bently got slight lead,
but she lost her advantage ut the thlrty'
wards point, her loose hing suit clinging
to her limbs and impeding her progress.
She struggled bravely on as MISS
Flood and Miss Marley, swim
ming on their sides, joined her
while the others crept up slowly but surely
until they left her behind. She gave up at
the 1OO.yards line where little Miss Garner
and Miss Freel had passed Miss Marley ana
Miss Flood, and taken the lead, But when
they reached the 1Gl-yard line Miss Ander'
son, swimming gracefully but strongly,
reached them, and a fine race was then
witnessed between the three. Miss Ander.
son forged ahead as Miss Freel fell out OF
the front rank. Little Miss Garner made
| fine squirt ten yards from the finish and
passed Miss Anderson, who was too sure oil
victory, and won the race, amid hearty ap-
plause from her friends on the river panK.
Miss Anderson was only two yards be-
hind her. Miss Marley came in few yards
ahead of Miss Freel, who had
been pushed too hard in the effort
to keep Miss Anderson from the lead
As the party reached the shore 1t was
noticed Miss Anderson hesitated about
quitting the water. Miss Garner called to
her to come out, as she might get a cramp
why, can't come out while the gentle
men are on the bank" was the reply, a'
she blushed and smiled.
Then the gentlemen and the swimme''
put on their long cloaks and went back IL
the farmhouse.
There they dressed and were soon in fine
spirits. Miss Garner was given the FIRST
prize. gold.lined silver fruit-dish;; MISS
! Anderson got silver cup, Miss FLOOD 9
bathing.suit and the other three big tln
water-dipper each, which occasioned much
merriment. These ladies' have rowed races
on the Passaic, and thew talk OF holding
a regatta near North BelleviIle in few
weeks.
Later in the day they appeared wearing
red Jerseys at the amateur regatta on the
Passaic, in three row-boats, and pulleG
along outside of the course New IorR
World,