HIBERNIAN SOCIETY'S SPORTS.

Evening Star, Issue 7405, 28 December 1887, Page 1

HIBERNIAN SOCIETY'S SPORTS.

The annual sports of the above Society were held on the Caledonian Grounds on Boxing Day. The Society marched in procession, headed by the Kaikorai Band, to the grounds about mid-day, and were soon bußy preparing for carrying ont their programme of athletic and other sports, which would doubtless have attracted a larger assemblage had the weather proved more propitious. The attendance during the best part of the day was about 1,500.? Every member did his best to make the day enjoyable, and with a view to make it particularly so for the young people several extra races were provided for weir especial benefit. The Estrian events were Keenly contested ; re take leave to, say that Noel's general at the s^aji^g r tolerated to too tfceat tm ami BBmttd moat decidedly, have incurred a penally lor his c'cmtintied attempts 1 feget away before the fire' of the pistol. The following is our report of the programme:— . ,7. 7 " Sakdi'cap Racb? pryTlil 10b; seoono^&ftMra.Tsflfc rl B. Waldey, 10yds j / W. H. NocJ, acraton ■;.. ;j „*., 2 Noel was evidentiy determmed»#J make the best of tiie'start, as several tiiaes&e was no sooner in position than he again. When at last the start tpok place, hj) naturally had,all the best of it, and'hefpre 100 yards had been covered it wa)s obyious that he was safe for a chance in. the final The finish resulted m W*ldey,beatiiig f ,jCoel by about a yard. The other starters were J. Houston t4yds)/ J. Bain (7yds), J. Wareham (Byds), and I. M'Queen (11yds). ) ■ .. ■ atcasD mux. 4 ;rff A. Campbell, Uyds .. .. 11 1 J. Baster, 6yds J 2 This neat was a good race from beginning to end. It was difficult "to say wbjch of the placed men was first, but the judge decided in favor of Campbell by a few inches. J. H. Smith (scratch), W. Gibson (Byds), J. M'Cabe(Bydß),Tand W. Williams (9yds), also ran. . ,_, ■, MHAI- UIAT. ...... , '■' Waldey ... ' ..- /. * .'. I Noel 2 Baster. ; .. .. ; ... •'.. 8 Campbell .. .._ .. 0 The men were despatched to a capital start, and as a result Noel had his work cut out for him to overhaul his men, which, with the Waldey, he succeeded in doing. ' Warner won by about a yard in 121-sth sec. 'The*handicap was started from the south end,' from which (direction : the wind /was blowing, but. even making allowance for this being in their favor the time would still be gooqL , lf _- Youths' Walkiko. One 'milt-First "prise, 15s; second, 7s-6d. ->,.,.,• * F. Farquharson, 60yds . ':. '-' : .'. I W. Boddy, 20yds i.V .. .. 2 . The other competitors were tr. Drummond {scratch) and J. Zraua (40 yds.). The positions were unaltered till about half the distance was covered, when Kraus, who> has a particularly fine style of walking; succeeded in an effort to pass the limit man.' Before another round had been covered'/however, Farquharson had. regained r Iris position. This was followed by Boddy, who had been keeping up a steady pace with ayquick step, also passing Kraus, who then retired. Boddy's next effort was to get up I*o Farquharson, but without avail,'the latter winning by about five'yards.' i Drmnmond evidently soon settled down to the belief that the handicaps Were too large, and never made any determined effort to overhaul the others. The winner's style of'walking was considered doubtful, and on one occasion he had to be cautioned. The' 'Strong wind blowing prevented good time, which was Bmin 24 3-5 sec. Youths' Handicap. 352 yards.—First prise, lfis second, 7s6d. J. Wairi, scratch .. .*„';' c. .f 1 C. Fagan .... - 4*2 . W.SUteh .. ; .. .... 0 The two last-named, instead of being in this race, should have.been JBTthe Hoys' Race further on in the programmeyj Wain's size, and to all appearances age "alo, were quite in accord with what migbf be expected in a race of this kind, and he wa* quite justified in running for the stakes. On being told that he should,not'inaye run with such " small fry," Wain very properly responded that they should not have" entered for the race 1 ; He won rather easily after giving big handicaps to his opponents. Maiden Wannote {Collar atflElbow).—First prize, . IA; second, LL , Judfre, MtM. .F'gao. For this event there were six entries—T. Deehan, D. Millea, 'J. Millea, J. Lynch, J. Thornton, and G. Morah. off the first prize, r and J. Milled 3 much smaller and lighter man, took second. The latter exhibited better play and moreicience than the former, and oily, required the same physical advantages to,,'have turned the tables on-Thornton. The following are the results of the differentxonnds;-~ T "'• WBSTROUBD. Stood. FeU .... J. Millea ~, T.£ga£*n J. Thornton . V ,,J A ■»§>»• D. Mifleawas pitted who allowed the fall to. Millea witfb^ta.opntegt. " c - ' ' BBOOBIT ROTHS, ~ " 1 Thornton , J.MtßeaD. Millea, odd man ■■'■■■ '■ - : ' nri *• - THIRD BOtWD. , ..- Thornton ; I^-MIBm. D. and J. Millea should for second place, but the forme* sdiewed the honor to go to bis brother. ■■■-> •;• >i -■*&*- 'HATOibarWAtki • ~-(,-, . ~.: :, E.Gawn, scratch -.. .. • -w«s , G. .GaUoway (soratdi)r*ndOrei Boddy started. M*Gregor started off at a rattling pace, and ttrt'seratch ,meu reduced the,-gap eonsfderaus/ they joeyer succeeded in "dangerous. Boddy dropped out hvwe third round. E. Gawn passed Galloway in the last round, and made for AfGregoE* when the latter, with little thought'for iuture business, put on a big spurt at a time when entirely unnecessary, arid landed an easy winner. Galloway was about twenty yards behind' Gawn. Tike, 7mm Ifcee,,'. 7 , Hibernian Handicap. 800 yaids.»)Hrc| pdae, La; I ' seocnd.LS; third, Ll. "' ' " Bfl nan mui. I. M'Queen, 15yds u .. .. 1 J. H. Smith, scratch .. 2 1-Won Jby M'Queen In Snrith and pDraminond (19yds) eepond place. W. Gftson l«?®sland J. Wareham (nydß)Bosblrah. » BIOOSD HBAtJ B- Waldey, 15yds .„ .. ..«,.,! [* W.H.Hoel,Syds .. .. » 8" The other starters were G. Houston (syds), J. Baxter (9yds), W. Williams (11yds), and J. Wain (16yds). In this heat Waldey gave farther proof of his travel- ■ ling powers, and seemed to win the heat hands down. Noel was. all on springs again .to get away, and as before gained in the I start. • He just succeeded lin [ second place from Williams. ' 'Time, 35 "■'"" '"^-*"•■■."•'c- \ , ■ : nHAb HBAT. i Noel .. .. .. .. 1 $$T •: :: :: <>iqi Waldey was expected, after his rnnning, to be .certain for the ftoajLftnt for some reason or other was coranletely-ont of it, notwithstanding that the time waslonger than that of the second heat. Noel won easily in 36 4-osec. —■ —• Girls' Baob. 100 yards.—First prixe, seaWda bag;; r ; ' ;; ■•' SBoJ)nd,.Wolkl»X.L I [fTp r r r - AnaieiDruintiioiid «; -:* i*.** M 1 Mantle Perkins .. -.r„ ■ .Ji « There was a big field lor. thiajevent, but the winners proved to have thatMrtaans of locomotion developed far other aspii'arits'tothefaandßOme prcses, rfT iWeili. This, as has 'heien previously announced, iniDnnedin. Itis, which has been played for many years past by the 6choolboy>i*on>t t»ur;cfliunjnmr, The greatest interest was manifensdrindtae contest, which was one- that mirth and exoitrtnent. ; by 4)t thiusajn fte foil and tiie othmkis of thewrangside

were yesterday let off lightly. No Bcore resulted, although the vice-president's side (the white caps) had the best of each spell, and several times had the ball in close proximity to their opponents' lines. Two of tho play era received slight bruises, which, however, did not prevent; their continuing in the contest. Wrestling (Cumberland style). Open to all comers. —First prize, L 8; seoond, 80s. H.Dnnn— _ ..1 Four other entries appeared on the programme (J. Dunn, J. Tiffen, J. Kirby, and J. Lynch), but Kirby was the only one who turned up to face Dunn. It might be termed a walk-over for Dunn, who soon disposed of Kirby. There being only two competitors, the second prize was not awarded. Amatkdr Handicap, r.™ mi'-\-Tropbies valued at MMdU. , I. M'Queen, 75yas - •• •• J T. Burk, 70yds , z TT J. Bain (20yds), J. M'Nair (15yds), H. M'Cormick (30yds), and J. Wareham (50yds) also contested this event. It will bo noticed that three of the competitors (including the winner) had already competed for money prizes, and consequently were not entitled to enter for this race. So far, however, no protest has been entered against M'Queen's right to the first prize. Burk soon assumed the lead, and the positions thereafter remained much the same until the third round, when Wareham passed Bnrk. M'Queen soon afterwards assumed the lead, and maintained it to the end. Bnrk, nearing home, spurted, and passed Wareham, but his efforts to get even with the winner were unsuccessful. Time, smin 3sec. Irish J is. -First prize, LI; second, 10s. A. H. Johnston .. .. ». 1 R.M*Donald 2 Consolation Handicap.—First prize, LI; second, 10s. M'Nair „ .. ..1 Houston _ .. .. t • Campbell .. .. .. .. t Smith 0 M'Cabe .. .. _ ..0 tiled for second place.