GATHERING OF CLANS

Hawera Star, Volume LII, 27 January 1933, Page 6

GATHERING OF CLANS

[ANNUAL CALEDONIAN SPORTS HOLIDAY CROWD AT STRATFORD CONTESTS FOR CHAMPIONSHIPS. PIPING- AND DANCING SKILL. Holiday makers from all parts cf the Taranaki province were assembled at Victoria Park in Stratford yesterday- for the seventh annual Caledonian and athletic sports conducted under the auspices of the Taranaki Provincial Caledonian Association. The gate takings, which amounted approximately to £6O and represented a’crowd j of ’ 1200, were considered highly satisfactory. Ideal weather prevailed and I the day’s programme of piping and dancing” contests and athletic and cycling events was responsible for many excellent performances that aroused enthusiasm to its hignest pitch. All the amateur track, field ana cycling events attracted a large number of entries whilst the professional cycling competitors maintained i< rv high standard. The condition of the track was the subject of -avourania comment and resulted in fast times being recorded. Both piping and danemo- were particularly strong sections' and the judges were- kept busy throughout the afternoon until » • o’clock when the last events weie adjudicated. r Of the championship titles allocated to this gathering there were three—one in the piping section and two m the dancing section. (In piping ch e North Island Strathspey and Vf) championship was won by A. Guild (Blenheim) who was complimented on his fine -performance. In dancing the New Zealand sword dance championship (ladies’) was won Ly Miss Gwen McNaughton (Auckland) and the North Island Highland fling champioa--1 ship (men) by R. Jamieson (Blenheimi, the respective runners-up being i-'® Gladys Smyth (Wellington) and R. W. Haddow (Patea). A gold medal donated by Colonel Rose, of Inverness, Scotland, for most points at the 1 urnkina and Taranaki sports was we a by - M McKenzie (Masterton) and. was perhaps the most treasured trepay on the grounds. Hawera competitors attending the meeting were most successful l'.otli athletic and Caledonian events. In the latter D. Campbell, 13 years of age \ and probably the youngest piper in New Zealand, Avon the piping march for boys under 17 and his brother, i. Campbell, won the Percy Thompson Cup and miniature in the march for B ,clg;ss players. Another Hawera success was in the slow march (trio) in which Pipers R. 4V. Haddow J. Christie and 1. Campbell, all mcnioeis of the Hawera Pipe Band, scored ©0 points, against the Eltham trio s • <-•. The most popular event of the day was the march past of all bands marshalled by Mr. 4V. Mills and the massed band parade, the latter under Drum-Major J. R. Nairn, of Hawera. At the march past the salute was taken by the chief of the- association, Mr. T. W. Smith (Stratford) and by th© respective- chiefs of -societies, Messrs.' R. W. D. Robertson (New ‘Plymouth) and D. G. Smart (Hawera) as* well as the presidents of the respective pipe hands, Messrs. J. L. Laurenson (Hawera), J. L. Campberi (Eltiiam) and A. M. Brown (Auroa). Also in attendance on the parade ground was Mr. P l . Thompson, Aiayoi of Stratford. The order of the parade and the respective tartans of the banUs were as follow: Auroa (McDul) tartan) under Drum-Major 44”. Bell; Haw-era- (McLaugblan tartan), under Drum-Major Nairn; Stratford .(Mclntosh tartan) under Drum-Major K. McKenzie; New Plymouth (McQueen tartan) under Drum-Major P. McKenzie- and Eltham (McKenzie . “Sea forth” tartan) under Drum-Major >. Clements. Each band marched to the tune of “Donald Dbn” and was on thusiastieally applauded. Then followed the massed assembly, the, march m line to the front of the grandstand, being on*© of 'the most colourful displays seen in Stratford for many years. The tune “70th Farewell to Gibraltar” was played and a final selection was given before dismissal. A feature of the sports was the efficient manner in which the officials despatched the events and special leteience was made to the excellent work of the honorary secretary. Mr. 44'. F. Ross. For weeks past Mr. Ross hao devoted a great deal of his time to he preliminary arrangements and on the cTay was ever ready to give assistance and information. , A well-attended dance m the town hall in the evening was entirely successful. Music was supplied by the Ambassadors’ Orchestra. Supper was distributed by a committee of ladies and the masters of ceremonies wertMessrs. J. Morrison and H. Millar. Details of the programme are as follow : PIPING AND DANCING Officials responsible for the efficient manner in which the piping and dancing events were conducted were as follow: Information officer, Dir J. Morrison : visitors’ stewards, Messrs E. P. Aldridge and 44”. Mills; protest committee, Messrs T. 4V. Smith, R. 44 r . D. Robertson, D. G. Smart, J. B. Laurensen, J. L. Campbell and A. M. Brown: -stewards (piping), Messrs N. Watt, 44”. Orr, and C. Bowman ; stewards (dancing), Messrs- 4V. Mills, M. Marr, A. Rankin, and D. 44”ards; drum major and announcer, Mr J. R. Nairn. Results of the piping events were as follow: Judge: Mr S. Clothier, Hamilton. Gold medal donated by Colonel Rose of Inverness, Scotland, for most- points in marches, reels and Strathspeys at Tnraleinai and Stratford.—M. McKenzie (Masterton) 1, R, 44”. Haddow (Patea) 2. March for pipers who previously had not won a first* prize at any leading gathering.—C. Stewart (Wellington) 1, G. Scott (Palmerston North) 2, G. Reid (Hawera) 3. March for boys 17 years and under who previously had not won a first prize at. anv competition'. —D. Campbell (Hawera) 1, P. Davidson (Stratford) o. Marc-ii for B class players only.—-I. Campbell (Ha-wern) 1, 11. Black (New Plymouth) 2, J. Christie (Hawera) 3. Jig and hornpipe.—A. Guild. (Blenheim) 1, M. McKenzie (Masterton) and R. 44”. Haddow (Patea), equal, 2. ; March, open.—M. McKenzie (Mas--1 ter ton) 1. R, 4V. Haddow (Patea) 2. North Island championship Stratlispel and reel. open.—A. Guild (Blenheim) 1. M. McKenzie (Masterton) 2, R, 44”. Haddow (Patea) 3. Trio, slow march. —Hawera (Pipers R. W. Hadd-o-w, J. Christie and I. Campbell), 80 points, 1; Filth a m (Pipers C. Oa-rn-cross, 44”. On; and N. Beattie), 78 points, 2. Result's of the dancing events were as follow:

Judge: Mr McKenzie Forbes, j Wanganui. North Island open championship Highland Fling,* men. —R. Jamieson (Blenheim) 1, R. 44 r . Haddow (Patea) 2. New Zealand -open,! (championship sword dance, ladies 16 years and over. —Miss Given McNaughton (Auckland) 1, Miss G. Smyth (Wellington) 2. Irish Jig for ladies, open. —Miss G. Smyth' (Wellington) 1, Miss Gwen Mc-Na-ught’On (Auckland) 2. Sword dance for men, open. U. Stewart (Wellington) 1, R. Glasgow (Tnra-kina) 2. Sheaun Truiblias for men, -open. R. 44”. Haddow (Patea) 1, R. Jamieson (Blenheim) 2. Highland fling for ladies, open.— Miss Gwen McNaughton (Auckland) I, Miss G. Snu-th (44”ellington) 2. Highland fling, boys and girls under 12. —Doreen Peppered (Eltham) 1, O. Henderson (Feilding) 2. Hornpipe, boys and girls under 12. —G. Henderson. 1, Doreen Pepperell 2. Highland Fling, boys and girls under 14 years.—Jean McAisey (Normaniby) 1, June Scott (Palmerston North) .2, R.. Docherty (Mercer) 3. Irish jig, boys and girls under 14. — R,. Docherty 1, June Soott 2, Jean. McAsey 3. . , 1 Sword Dance, boys and girls under 18 years, prizes donated by Hawera Pipe Band. —Jean Scott 1, Jean McAisey 2, 41. Lawrence (Mangatoki) 3. Highland fling, boys- and girls under 16.—Juno Scott 1, M. Lawrence 2, Jean Scott 3. Sheaun Triublias, boys and girls under 16. —Jean Scott 1, ML Lawrence 2, June Scot-t 3. Irish Jig, boys and girls under 16. — Jean Scott 1, M. Lawrence 2. Consolation -sword dance. —Stewart Nairn (Hawera) 1, P. Lee (Stratford) 2.

PROFESSIONAL CYCLING. Three professional cycling events were conducted bv the following, officials of the Now Zealand Athletic and -Cycling Union: Tlandicapper: Mr. 44”. R. Roebuck. Referee : Mr. Thomas Kirkwood. Half mile cycle.—First lie-at: C. Burke 15yds 1, C. Parker scr. 2. R. Yardley 35yds 3; time, lmin. TOsec. Second beat: H. Eva 55yds 1, G. Tuffery 85yds 2, D. E. CoLeman 35yds 3; tune, lmin. 7 2-ssee. Final: Bourke 1, Yardley 2, Parker 3; time, lmm. Two-mile Caledonian wheel race. —C. Burke 55yds 1, R. Yardley 130yds 2, E. Stockman lOO.yds 3; time, smin. Three-mile cycle handicap.—C. Burke 75yds 1, R. Yardley 160yds 2, C. Parker 30yds 3; time. 7mm. 42 4-ssee.

AMATEUR ATHLETICS AND CYCLING.

Ait amateur events were conducted by officials of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association as follow: Referee, Mr. L. H. Clapliam; judges, (running and- cycling, Messrs D. J. Malone, 44”. J. Hall, C. Mcl. Young; (field events) Messrs 44”. A. Mac-kay, A Hadley, C. Dahl; marshal and call steward, Mr. James Aitken; timekeeper, Mr J. Petrie; starter, Mr.' A. 4Vhiting; marksmen, Messrs C. M. Lindop and J. 44'alker; megaplionist, Mr. H. C. Cleaver; press and blackboard steward, Mr. J. Stephens; liandieappers, Mr. A. El. Rickleben, A. Hadley and L. 44”ann; competition stewards, Mr. McCormick and Mrs. Lee. Results were as follow :

50 Yards girls.—-First race: Gwen Zinzley 1, Thelma Zinzley 2, Adeline Alexandra 3. Second race: Maureen

•olev 1, Kathleen Morrison 2, Olive Blycfe 3. Third race: Ngaire Isaacs i, 4”eronica Reeve 2.

50 yards bovs.- —First race: (Gordon Fisher 1, Lloyd Hedgman 2, Alan Morgate 3. Second race: C. 4\”alsh 1, G. Rowlands 2, Max Rowlands 3. Third race: L. Beale 1, John Smith 2, C. 4Vebber 3. 75 yards boys.—Harry Buckley 1, Noel Blanchard 2, David Lilley 3. Quarter mile walk, boys.—LL Rowlands 1, Jack Morgan 2, D. Killcy 3. ICO vards handicap.'—First heat : E. G. Keclgley (E) 6yds, 1, T. J. Young (S) 4yds, 2, M. J. Jenkin (S) 10yds. 3 Time, TO l-ssec. Second heat: 1. D. MeCreadv (S) llvds, 1, T. R. Kerr (H) 4vds, 2, S. vSh-ore (H) 3; time, lOsec. Final: Kerr 1, MeCreadv 2, Young 3; time, 9 4-ssee. One mile cycle.—B. J. Courtney (()) 160vds. 1. A. R, Adams (S) 40yds, 2, E. Ludlam (S) 3; time, 2min 30 1-5-sec. 75 yards ladies’ handicap.—First heat: Miss B. Hosie (H) 7yds, 1, Miss A. O’Byrne (N.P.) 4yds, 2, Miss Iv. Rodcers (S) 6yds, 3; time, 8 4-ssee. Second heat: Miss E. Rowlands (it) svds, 1, Miss Adlam (IT) 2, Miss R Reakes '(E) Byds, 3; time, 8 3-ose-Final: Miss Rowlands 1, Miss I>. Hosie 2, Miss O’Bvrne 3; time, 8 4-5 sec. High jump.—R. G. Burt (F.) _ ; ,jin and D. S. 4”iiicenfc (S) 2)in equal, sft 4rjin, 1; F. E. Gilliver (S) scr and 1. D. MeCreadv (S) 6in equal, sft 4in, 2; E, i-i. Hodge, C. S. Curry (S) ±n, and S. A. Lay (S) ojin, equal, s:t 3]ni 3, 889 yards handicap.—44”. N. Adiam (0) 80vds, L, M. J- Jenkin (S’) 65,vds, 2, F. Findlay (H) oyds, 3; time, iinm 58 4-ssec. 220 yards handicap.—-T. R. Kerr (H) 14yds, 1; S. Shore (H) 2, F. J. Young (S) 3; time. 21 4-ssec. Throwing the javelin.—H. Burt (E) 195 ft. 7in. 1, H. Ireland (E) 194 ft. lin. 2, S. A. Lay (S), 191 ft. llrn. 3. 120 yards handicap.—First heat-: Miss Adlam (II) 1, Miss R. Reakes (E) 12yds, 2, Miss G. M. M. Reid (S) 15yds 3 ; time, 13 4-ssec. Second heat: Miss B. Watkins (E) 15yds 2, Miss E. Rowlands (E) 7yds 3; time, 13 2-o sec Final: Miss Hosie 1, Miss Adlam 2, Miss Rowlands 3; time, 13 4-o sec. One mile handicap—L. E. Garrett (H) 100yds 1, 44 r . N. Adlam (O) 130 yds 2, A. J. Thompson (NP) 80yds 3: time, 4min. 29 4-ssec. Throwing the hammer handicap. S. A. Lay (S) 35ft., 116 ft. 1 Jin., 1; L. Frvday (S) 25ft., 107 ft. 10Jm., 2; A. D. Adlam (S) scr., 100 ft. 4Jm., 3. Half-mile cycle, boys.—Trevor McGullum 1, B. Keegan 2, T. Foley 3. Time, lmin. 20 2-ssee. 440 yards ladies’ relay.— Eltham •, New Plymouth 2, Stratford 3. Time, 56 4-ssee. - , Putting the shot. —D. A. 4 incent (S) 37ft. 3in. 1, A. D. Adlam (S) scr. 37ft. lin. 2, L. Fryday (S) 3ft. 9m., 36ft. 4Jin. 3. . Tossing the caber. —E. Hill 3011. b in. 1, W. .McCook 30ft. 4m. 2, I. McKenzie 25ft. lin. 3. Stepping the chain (steward: Mr .T B. Laurenson). —P. Thompson and J. M. Stephens (dead lieat) 21vds 2ft. lijin. 1.