A general meeting of the members of the Richmond Amateur Swimming Club was held in the Richmond schoolroom yesterday evening. > There waa a very eood attendance of members, and the Captain, Mr F. J. Craddock, occupied the chair. An apology for absence was received from Mr J. Abererombie, a .Vice-President. The Honorary Secretary, Mr G. Milne, read a letter from Mr R. C. Bishop, thanking the members for electing him "the first Presi dent of the Club. He enclosed a cheque for two guineas, to be devoted to whatever purpose the Committee should think fit. A letter waa read from Mr E. Hiorns accepting the position bb a Vice-Presi dent, and enclosing a oheque for one guinea towards the Club's funds. The Rev W. A. Pascoe wrote accepting the office as a Vice-Preßident of the Club, and stating that he would take a lively interest in its welfare, as for thirty-five years swimming had been to him the most delightful of all physical exercises. The letters were received with applause, and the Secretary was instructed to write to Mesßrß Bishop and Hiorns heartily thank ing them for their donations. After Borne discussion the rules were, on the motion of Mr Harry Thompson, seconded by Mr C. J. Styche, unanimously adopted. Messrs A. E. Ridley and F. W. Dunnage were elected Auditors. A'discusaion took place on the question of appointing one or two handicappers in place of leaving the work in the hands of the Committee. It. was ultimately decided to bring the matter up for consideration at the annual general meeting in September, the Committee to frame the handicaps for all ' events during the present season. After transacting some minor business the meeting cloßed with a vote of thanks to the Chairman. A meeting of the Committee was held previous to the general meeting ; present — Mr F. J. Craddock, Captain (in the chair), and Messrs H. Craddock, A. P. Gibson, C. Bradford, Harry Thompson, C. J. Styche (Hon Treasurer) and George Milne (Hon Secretary). Several matters in con nection with the races on St Patrick's Day were disposed of. Owing to the Old Boy's Race at the High School being swum the same evening, it was decided to start the first race at 6 p.m. to enable some of the competitors to swim at both places. The following new members were elected :— Messrs W. 