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Show Went Swimming at 92. "The Grand Old, Man of Hlghgate Ponds," William ' McKenzie, long known as "grandfather" by his fellow members of the Hlghgate Lifebuoys Club, has passed away at his North London home. He was In his ninety-third ninety-third year. Up to six weeks ago Mr. McKenzie was bathing In Hlghgate Ponds, where he had bathed for many years. His unfailing regularity at the age of 92 probably constitutes a record in natation. nata-tion. Until three yearB ago he joined In the winter lifebuoy bathing sports. His practice was to walk over the two miles from Highbury and back for his swim. London Chronicle. |