Arthur's Point-

Lake County Press, 6 January 1898, Page 7

Arthur's Point-

As we anticipated the annual gatherin" of the Arthur's Point Athletic Club, held on 28th December, was an unqualified success from every standpoint. It would be unfair to single out. any member of the Club as having don'.: good service, for the committee generally worked exceedingly well, and have now the satisfaction of knowing that their labors were not in vain. Numerous entries were received for the different events, and the keenest interest was manifested in the contests. Mr F. E. Daniel was at his old p>st secretary—and he fulfilled his duties to the satisfaction of all. Mr and Mrs M'Chesney, as usual, were kindness in itself, and paid all attention to the comfort of the numerous visitors. Following are the particulars of the sports : Qtnits, 18yds, 11 up—ls' 40s, 2nd 10'. I*. Gain ley 1, F. Gantley 2. Ten eu'ii-'. Maiden Race, 100 yds— Ist 20s, 2nd 10s.

11. Russell 1, \). Williams 2. Five curies. Youths' tlmdioip, 150 yds (under 1(! years) —lst 15-, 2nd trophy. 15. Rogers (!0y s) 1, H. 0 Kane (scr) 2. Six mit-ic. Running High L»ap (li inilicup) 2nd \st. P. M'Elligott (2in), sft 2in, 1, John M'Elligott (lin), Sit 'Jin, 2. Four entries,

Open Rice, 100 yds (handicap)—lst 40s, ■2nd 10,. J. Civ.nb.e (syds) 1, 11. Russell (3yds) 2. Eleven entries. Quoi j, 21yds, 11 up-Ist 40s, 2nd 10s. B. Anderson 1, H. G mtley 2. Eight entries.

Youths' Wrestling (Cumberland Style), 10 stone and under—lst '2os, 2nd 10s. J. Atley 1, J. Crombie 2 Five eirries. Putting Stone, 561b (between legs) —lst 80s, 2nd 20s. J. Shanahaii (25ft llin) 1, \V. Lynch (24 t 3iin) 2, Seven entrie-. • pe . Race, 220 yds (handicap)—lst 40s, 2nd 10-\ J. Sh'iunhaa (scr) 1, P. Jop , (4yds) 2. Five curies.

Hp, Step and Jump (hand e ,p) -Ist 20 2nd 10,=. p. M'Elligott (If (Ji ,), 39.t 3m I, John M'Elligott (Oiu), 36ft bin 2. Fin eutri'-s.

Tug-o'-War (5. men aside)— Prize GOs Shanahau's team be;it Lyn h's team.

C insolation Handicap, l'JOy.ls— Ist 20s, 2nd 10. (J. Crawford (10yds) J, D. Willi, ins (iGyds) 2. Four entries. Wrestling (Cumberland Style), 10 stme a d under—2os nd 15s. John M'Elligott 1. John Edgar '2, Four entries. Wrestling (Cumber and Style) any weight ott I, J. Edgar 2. Six entries.