CALEDONIAN SOCIETY'S SPORTS.

Evening Post, Volume XLV, Issue 1, 3 January 1893, Page 4

CAL ED ONIAN SO CIE TY'S SPORTS.

7 ho iimmal sports gathoriug of the Caloi'oiu.lll >ooi.'fcy \%iis hold on tho linsin Koservo yt'sluriliiy, uud was attended with tlio customary Bucechs. Over 5000 pcoplo wore present, including His Kxcnlloncy the Govornor. Lady Glasgow itnd family, and a party 'rom Govonimeut House, who arrived about nalf-pabt 2 and stayod until 5 o'clock. His Kxoelleuoy, with Colonol Pat Boyle and Uaptiun Hunter Blair, minglod with tho lirectors on tl.o ground, l.ady Gla-gow and li»r party romainvng in tho pavilion, where they wero servod with tea by the young Highlanders who wore present in coatumo. Pipers D. Campbell and A* Jack, in accordance with Scottish custom, played '• an awakening " at Government House at half-past 7 o'olook in tho morning, for whioh His Excellency subsequently thanked them, and lator ou the full contingent of pipers — consisting of Pipors Campbell, Jack, ATTavisb, Wndo, Mackay, and Duncan— • wove marshalled by Mr. A. Sinclair, ahit marched through tho principal streotß til tho Uasin Reservo, playing tho tttbtj of " Tlio Gordon Highlander,' Tho publioa»8 J ! booths on tho ground Woro kept by Messrs. : P. J. Preston (Kilbirnie Hotel), and A. Cohen (Commercial Hotel), aha tho rofroßhmont booth was in charge ot Mr. Harris, of Courtenay - place. Host Cloggio, of tho Calod6man Hotel, provided a capital \u>\<A\ at his hotel for the officials and others. Thoro woro also amußoWontß in tho shapo of swings, shooting galleries, and a round - About, and tho Garrison Band, under Bandmaster Herd, provided somo Vory acoeptablo musio. Tho sports ovents were, on the whole, well n'ont&Btod, tho finishes in most ca»e« bolh'g unusually close, a faot whvoh nmy be attributed to the oxcellent h«>\dVoapping of Mr. H. E. M'Cardoll. When the points for tho aggregate prize in connection with tho Caledonian Grand Handioap camo to bo reckoned up, it was found that A. Francis, of the Wairarapa, was leading with 7 points, H. De Joux, W. T. Simons, C. Darley, and F. Toy lot being runners up with 0 points each. Francis was subsequently disqualified for jostling in tho 880 yds event, in which ho secured 3rd place, and ho was thus thrown back a point. Tho five toeh having scored an equal number of points, agreed to divide the prize of .£5, each taking JBI. Tho police kept order during tho day, but the spectators wore not troublesome until (he last ovont. The directors, and all concerned', ate to bo congratulated upon tbti manner in whioh the day's programme wus carried out. Following are tb'e results of the variouß events «— Quoifcing Handioap, 21yds ; 21 points. Prizes, £3, £2, and £I.~ D. Murphy, 1 ; W. Luke, 2 ; J. T. Mann, 3. Six competed. Maiden Hurdle Eaoe, 120 yds { 10 hurdles. Prizes, .£3, £2, and £i.— First heat— W. Goodison (Wellington), 1 ; J. Cathro (Wanganui), 2 5 J. Kettley (Carterton), 3. Four started. Time, 21sec. Second heat— D. Maokay (Hunterville), 1; P. Troy (Huntervillo), 2 ; W. L. Whitemon (Wanpanui), 3. Four started. Time, SOißoo. Third heat— H. Do Joux (Maaterton), 1 ; J. Troy (Huntervillo), 2 ; A. N. Norton (Maatorton), 3. Four started. Time, 19isee. Final— W. Goodison), 1 ; J. Cathro, 2 ; P. Troy, 3. J. Troy, who came in second, was disqualified for shirking a hurdle. Time, 18|sec. Putting the Stone, 221bs. Prines, .£2, JBI, and 10s. — J. Macklnuon (Canterbury), 29ft sin, 1 ; J. Coolmnio (Nelson), 29ft 4iihv 2 ; G. Blanohett (Wellington). 27ft 3j-ih, 3. C. Trotter (Wellington), 25ft Blin, also competed. The winner's distance was afterwards beaten by about 18 inches by a local amateur. Bagpipe Music (in cobtumo) ; pibroohs and laments. Prizes, £5, £2, and -61.— D. Cainyboll (Palmorston North), "Millbank Salute," 1 ; H. MoKay (Ashburton), "Millbank Salnto," 2 ( ft> McTavish ' (Christchurch), " Mackintosh's Lament," 3. Wrestling, Border Btyle, for all comers. Prieeß, M, £2, and £I.— J. McKinnon (Cantorbnry), It K. Pringle (Wellington), 2: J. Cochrabe (Nelson) also competed. Bicycle Handicap Race, two miles (amateurs). Prizes, trophies value £3 3s and £2 2s.— J. McQnistan (W.C.C.), 20yds, 1 ; L. T. Herbert (W.C.C.), 150ytU, 2 ; W. S. Pearoe (W.C.C.), sdrauoh, 3. D.. Brand (W.C.C.). 130 yds, also started. Won by five yards. Time, 7min 42£seo. Caledonian Grand Handicap, .£37. Four distances— loo, 220, 440, and 880 yards. Prizes for each distance — First, .£5 ; second, JE2; third, £1. Special prizo for highest aggregate points, £6. 10s given to winners of heats (prifce-takors excepted). In the final heat points count as follows : — First, 6 ; second, 3 ; third, 1 ; for each distance. First event, 100 yards. First prize. .£5 ; second, .£2; third, .£l.— W. H. Simons (Wellington), 7yds, 1 ; H. B. Evans (Wellington), Byds, 2; W. H. Williams (Wellington), Byds, 3. Six started. Time, lOsec. Second Heat — A. N Norton (Marton), scratch, 1; W. T, Simons (Wellington), Byds, 2; A. Francis (Wairarapa), 6yds, 3. Five started. Time, lOseo. Third Heat — C. Darley (Pahiatna), Byds, 1 \ R. Oliphant ! (Wellington), 4yds, 2. Four started. Time, lOsec. Fourth Heat — H. De Joux (Masterton), 7ydßj 1 { A. Eoso (Paikakariki), 10yds, 2; T, Hall (PaHatua), 10yds, 3. Seven started. Final— H. De Joux, 1 ; W. T. Simons, 2 ; W. H. Simons, 3. Won by barely a foot. Time, 9isec. Second Event, 220yds.— First Heat— S. C. Clarke (Pahiatua), 11yds. 1 ! T. Hall (Pahiatua), 15yds, 2j W. Btannigan (Wellington), 7yds, 3. Four started. Time, 25sec. Second Heat— W. T. Simons (Wellington), 15yds, 1 ; A. Francis (Wairarapa), 11yds, 2. Eight started. Time, 24isec. Third Heat— H. Do Joux (Masterton), 11yds, 1 ; C. Darley (Pahiatua), 12yds, 2. Four started. Time, 23£ sec. Final —A. Francis. 1 ; W. T. Simons, 2; S. C. Clarke, 3. Won by a few inches Time, 22£seo. Third Event, 440 yds — C. Darley (Pahiatua), 22yds, 1 : A. Rose (Paikakariki), 25yds, 2; S. G. Clarke (Pahiatua), 18yds, 3. Eigbieen started. Won by a yard and a half, lime, 52Jscc Fourth Event, 880yds.— F. Taylor (Pahautanui), 25yds, 1 ; J. Dorungs (Wanganui), 2 ; A. Francis (Wairarapa), 3. Won by a yard. Twelve started. Time, 2min G£sec. W. H. Arnott entered a protest against Francis, asserting that he shoved him on to the ropes. The Committee sustained the protest, and Francis was disqualified. Bagpipe Musio (in costume), Marches. Prizes, £5, £2, and £I.— D. Campbell (Palmerston North), " Bonnio Ann " and " Tillichowan Castle," 1 ; A. Jaok, (Petone), " Gordon Highlanders," 2 ; H. Maokay (Ashburton), " Siege of Delhi," 3. Highland Eeel (boys;.— Prizes, £2, JEI, and 10s.— T. Peddio (Hawkes Bay), 1 ; C. Smith (Hawkes Bay), 2; W. J. Smith (Hawkes Bay), 3. Running High Jump (men); prizes, £2, £\, and 10s.— J. Troy (Hunterville), sft 6',in, 1 ; P. Troy (Hunterville) and N. Austin, each sft <Hiu, 2. W. H. Arnott (Wellington) also competed, but retired at sft. TOssing the Caber ; prizes, £2 and .£l.— J. Cochrane (Nelson), 1 ; J. M'Kinnon (.Canterbury), 2. Five competed. Handicap Flat Race, 100 yards (amateurs) ; prizes, trophies value .£3 3s and .£1 Is. — First heat— A. J. Patrick (W.A.A. and C.C.), 10yds, 1 ; P. H. Harley (W.A.A. and C C), 10yds, 2 ; J. H. Hempton (W.A.A. and C.C.) scratch, 3. H. Hull, 9yds, and H. L. W Witchell, 12yds, also started. Time, 9Jsecs. Second heat— N. L. Gurr (W. A .A. and CC ) syds, 1 ; T. J. C. Gurr (W.A.A. and C C.) 12yds, 2 ; C. J. Hiokson (W.A.A. and C.C ) 10yds, 3. G. N. Goldie, Byds, also started Time, lOsecs. Final— A. J. Patrick, 1• N L. Gurr, 2 ; F. H. Harley, 3. Won by a yard. Time, 9Jsecs. Walking Match, two miles ; prizes, £5 and J62.-J. Lyon (Wellington), 1 ; T. Tait (Oamaru), 2. A. E. Smith and G. Waroup also started, but tho former retired after going a fow laps, and Warcup was disqualified. Time, 15min 22sec. Bagpipe Music (in costume), strathspeys and reels ; prizes, £5, £2, and .£1 — D Campbell (Palmerston North), " Madebna Sinclair " and " Smith's Delight " 1 ¦ D Duncan (Wellington), " M'Kenzie of Gairloch and Miss Forbes' Farewell to Banff." 2 ; H. Mackay (Ashburton), " Tullochgorum " and " Loch Tay Side " 3 Handicap Flat Race, 220 yards (for ama- i io Vo);V o ); P"^ 8 . Sophies value 3s and 2 f STS T F V H^ Harle y (W.A.A. and C.C), l 5^ 8 !, 1 UU L TWT W - Harle y ( W -A.A. and C.C.) fl !' 2 i C " J - Hicks on (W.A.A. and C.C.) 18yds 8. H. Hull, 15yds, also started. Won by a few inches. Time, 23£ sec. i Grand Highland Reel (in costume.) Prizes, £5, .£2 and -61.-A. M'Kenzie (Ashburton) ii V^o ing ( Petone )» 2 ; J- Wade (Christchurch), 3. Hurdle Race, 120 yds, over ten hurdles, j open handicap (men). Prizes, .£5, £2. and m- i! HIH I (Wellington), scratch, 1 : R. Oliphant (Wellington) Byds, 2 ; W. King (Wanganui), 6yds, 3. Four started. Won easily Time. 17sec. King entered a protest against Ohphant, on the ground that he placed his hand on one of thu hurdles, but it was disallowed. j Vaulting with the Pole. Prizes, £2, and £\.~ Hunia (Wairarapa), Oft lOin, 1 ; | Jaro (Wairarapa), 9ft Bin, 2 ; J. Lyuskey (Wairarapa), 9tt 7in, 3. Hunia subsequently I vaulted over the bar when placed on top of the posts, a height of 10ft Bin, thus making a record which has only been once beaten in the colony. Sword Dance (men, in Highland costume), prizes j£s, .£2, and £1— G. Laing (Petone), 1; A. M'Kenzie (Ashburton), 2; J. Wade (Chriatchurch), 3. Sword Dance (boys, in Highland costume), prizos £2, £\, and 10s.— T. Peddio, 1; C. Smith, 2 ; W. J. Smith, 3 (all of Hawkes Bay). Best Dressed Boy in Highland Costume. — A. Dawson (Wellington), 1; J. T. Wade (Christchurch), 2 ; B. Bowden (Wellington), Handicap Flat Race. 440 yds (amateurs), prize, trophy value .£5 ss— L. W. Harley 1 (VV.A.A. & C.C), 15yds, 1; F. Pownall (W.A.A. & C C), 20yds 2 ; G. N. Goldie (W.A.A. &CC ), 25yds, 3 N. L. Gurr, scr., F. H. Harley, 15yds, C J. Hickson, 25yds, also started. Won comfortably. Time, 52scc. Throwing tho Hammer, 161b. Prizes, .£2, and 451.— J. Jackson (Greytown North), Olift, 1 ; C. A. Trotter (Wellington), 89Jft, 2 ; J. M'Kinnon (Canterbury), 85ft 9in, 3. Highland Fling (men. in costume). Prizes, -62, and .£l.— J. Wade (Chri3tchurch), 1; A. M'Konzic (Ashburton), 2; A. Jack (Petone), 3. Highland Fling (boys, in costume). Prizes, -£2, £1, and 10s.— C. Smith (Hawkos Bay), 1 ; T. Peddio (Hawkes Buy}, 2 ; A. Lawson (Wellington), 3. Mile Handicap. Prizes. £¦%, and £2. — J. Derungs (Wanganui), 50yds, 1 ; F. Hunt, (Marton), 60yds, 2; D. Galloway (Pahautanui), scratch, 3. Nine others started. Won by about fonr yards. Time, 4min 4G|sec. A protest was lodged against the first and second men, on tlio ground that they had failed to furnish the hundicappers with correct lists of their previous performances. It will be considered at tlio next meeting of the Committee. Bicycle Handicap, three miles (amateurs.) Prizes, trophies value «£5 and .£3 — W S Pearco (W.C.C.), scratch, 1 ; L. T. Herbert (W.C.C.), 220 yds, 2; W. F. Christie (W.C.C.) 250 yds, 3. J. M'Quistan, scratch; J. B Ogilvio, 100 yd s; smd D, Brand, 190 yds, also started. Pearco made a splendid spurt about 50yds from home, and won one of tho moat interesting racos> of the day by about fi\n yards. Time, llmin 29.-cc. Seauntreus Dance tin costume). Prizes, £8, £2, and .£l.— J. Wade (Chriitchurch),

1 ; H. Laing(Potono),2 ; A. M'Konzie (AshLmrtou), 3. Suck Kace, lOOydw ; prizes, £:>., Jt'l, and 10a.- N. Aiifctiu, 1; J. Lyubkoy, U; W Bowden, 3. Convolution l?aco, 1 "20 yds , pmes, £2 and XI.— W. Brunnigan (Wellington), lOyds, 1 ; A. N. Norton (ftlastertoii), ei'Vatch, 2; R. A. Gilclirist, 7yds, 3. The tug-of-war was abundonod, as no entries hud bcon roceived at tho advortiand time for tho ovont. Tho sports conoludod about (3 \).m\