ELLESMERE CALEDONIAN SOCIETY.

Press, Volume XLVIL, Issue 7738, 18 December 1890, Page 3

ELLESMERE CALEDONIAN SOCIETY.

Patrons—Sir John Hall, Messrs W. Graham, J. R. Campbell and p. McMillan: President— Mr John McLacbJan ; Vice-Presidents—Dr. Withers; Messra J. McEeuar and J. Frame; Piper—Mr A. Macltay; Starter—Mr D. Gilmour; Handioappers—Messrs Bentley, Low, and Tevendale; Stewards and Judges Messrs Ji Uobb. D. Scott, J. Loobbeaa, J. . McGregor, Dr. T. J- Withers. Messrs O. H. WMb, J. Stony, J. Ellbride, J. Law, A. Webster, T. Murdoch, and R, Webster; Treasurer—Mr H. F. Britton; SecretaryMr H. Maodoaald. The eighth annual gathering of the Eilestnere Caledonian Society took place in Mr W. Graham's paddock yesterday. The weather was all that could be desired. The early pare of the morning was cloudy, bat as the day wore on the sun abone brightly. The attendance was very good anoT equal to any previous year. The Burnham Band was in attendance and Sayed some excellent music. Mr H. F. ritton had charge of the publican's booth, and Mr H7< Edwards, of Christchurch the refreshment and luncheon booth.* All the officials worked hard throughout, especially the hon. Secretary, Mr H. McDonald, who executed his duties in an efficient manner. This is hia first term of office, and he promises to be of great service .to the Society. The day concluded with a ball in the Town Hall in the evening. The following are the results of the sports:— Quoit Match—Sheath 1,?, Welsh 2, G. Burgees 8. 100 Yards Handicap, Cor-boys under fourteen—John Edwards, ,3yds, 1; Flood and Rudd->ck;7yds; 2. Five started. 220 Yards Handicap, boys under sixteen —H. In wood, scratch, 1j D. Bobinaon, 2. Three started. . ; -so Grand Handicap, fn three «vent«, 100, 220, and 440 yards; first prize cup with £5 added, second £2, winner in each event to get £I—Owing to" thirteen starting.for' this event the race had to be run in beats, the following being the result: — First heat, T. Tarpey, 3yd*,l; C. Sutherland, 2; W. DonalaY 9iyda, 3. Second heat, W. Petrle, .4yd«,~1; B. Graham, OJyde, 2 ; J. Bobb, 9yds, 3. Final heat, B. Graham, 9&yds,~ 1; James Bobb, rflyde, 2; H. Petrie, 4yds, 3. A very clo»e and exciting race. Time, 10 l-stb sec. Second event— J. Donald, 17yde,l; S. Petrle, Byds, 2; B." Graham, 8. Time, 23aec. Third event-J. Donald, 20yds, 1; D. Petrie, 15yds, 2; B." Petrle, WJyds, 3. Time, Seven started. Sailoi's Hornpipe—T. Woods 1, S. Dickey 2. Tossing the Cabeiv-R. Lockhead, SOffc 6Jsec, 1; J. McMerry, 3*>tt Sin, 8. One Mile Handicap— J. Sadler, ecr, 1; A.Pearce, 40yde, 2; W. LonKsftan, 51yds, 8. Six others started. Time, 4min 52aec Putting the- Ball—A. Mcßeath, 36ft 4in, 1; G. Tevendale, 35ft lin, 2. Irish Jig—T. Woods 1, S. Diokey 2, Pipe Music Cpibrochs)—A. McKay 1, McVaulting with Pole— J. McMillan, 9lc oft 4in;2. : ; Vi:. 220" Yards Handicap Hurdles— J. McMillan. 18yds, 1; J. Webster, 19yds, 2; J. Thompson, ecr, 8. Hifshland Dancing (for boys under 16)— J. T, Wade, bhe ; only competitor, was awarded second prize. HJRh Jump—P. F. Brown, sft 3Jln, 1; £LPrebble,Sftajin f 2. ••»■; ; . BJaadioap WaUtJosr-Bace.-tJßfr mile—F. Bo wen, scr, 1; J. McCourt, 15yds, 2; L. Inwood, 240jrde, 3. Seven started. Won byta yard, yime;JqUfla&^aatsag. , throwing the Hammer—A, Mcßeath, 81ft 4in, 1; Geo. Tevendale, 83ft 4Jia,2. Pine.Muaic, marches and strataepeys— A. McKay, 1; McColloch Watt.2. Sword Dance—A.MoJ£ay i ; Davidson 2. Long Jump—P. J. Brown, 18ft llin, 1; A. Mcßeath, 17f t Uln, 2. Half-mile District Handicap—H. Inwood. 27yde 1; B. 11yds, 2; W. Donald, 6yde, 3. Won by twenty yards. Eight started. Time, 2min Iβ 1-och sec. Seauntrens —J. Banks 1, Davidson 2. * Highland Fling—Davidson 1, J. Banks 2. District Club Hace, 150 yards— J. Bobb, scratch, 1; J. Donald, 2yds, 2; Graham, .ecratclj, 3. Time, 16U-sth.sec l : -: ; Consolation Race, 220 yards—Atkinson 1, H. Petrie 2, T. , Tarpey S. Time, 2oisec. During ,the day a number of children's races were got d£ under the supervision of Messra B. C. Burne and G. F. Smith, when toys to the value of about £A. were distributed amongst them.