The Juniors did almost better than their elders, Olga Dickinson's achievement quite carrying the enthusiasm of the hall.
The next competition was for style.

The candidates swam first on their sides, then on their backs, and finally on their backs moving their legs only, their arms being placed on their hips.

The judge put down marks for each according to what she considered their deserts; until the list should be made up, nobody knew who, in her expert opinion, had done the best.
It was now the turn of the Midnight Race, a most important event, to which the spectators were looking forward keenly.

Only the best swimmers were allowed to take part, the other candidates had to content themselves with watching.

The selected ten retired to the dressing-room, and in a few moments emerged, each clad in a long white nightdress, and holding a candlestick with a lighted candle in her hand.