SPORTS GATHERINGS.

Lake County Press, Issue 2459, 2 January 1913, Page 5

SPORTS GATHERINGS.

Arrow Caledonian Society. The annual sports were held in the Recreation Ground on Boxing Day. The weather was fine, but warm. The attendance was not quite as large as on former occasions. This was probably due to the many counter attractions such as the Cromwell races, lake excursions?, etc. The various events created a good deal of interest, and during the afternoon Master Colin McDonald enlivened the proceedings with several selections on the bagpipes Several members of Committee worked hard and well for the success of the gathering, and in this respect special praise is due to Messrs Dunlop, Forbes, Balch, E. Thomson, and McEntyre. Prior to the sports, Mr R. Archer lent valuable assistance in disposing of members' tickets. Mr John S. Jenkins was ever attentive and courteous in his office as seoretary. Mr C. Rabins had the temperance booth and Urn Soutter the refreshment tent. Both appeared to do good business. Following are the results : Quoits (11 up), 18yds—1st 20s, 2nd 10s— J Soper 1, J. McChesney 2. Five entries. Maidea Race. 120 yds (for competitors resident in Lake County for 6 months prior to date cf sports)—lst 20s, 2nd 10s— R. Archer 1, W, Payne 2. Five entries. ' Youths' Handicap, 150 yds (16 years and under)-lst 10s, 2nd ss, 3rd 2/6—Charles Thompson 1, L. Hunter 2, R. O'Meara 3. i Caledonian Handicap, 135 yds. Ist £3, 2nd 20s, 3rd 10s—J. Hunter (Byds) 1, R. Archer (:2yds) 2, B. Partridge (scr) 3. Six entries. , , Maidea Wrestling, list and under—lst 20a, 2nd 10s—R. McAllister 1, A. Attley 2. Six entries. . _^ HuifdlD Handicap, 220 yds (6 hurdles, 3ft high) - Ist 30s, 2nd 15s, 3rd 7/6 E. Archer (7ydsS 1,. J- Hunter (scr) 2, J. Hamilton (scr) 8. Five entries. Putting the Stone, Scotch style (handicap). Ist 20s, 2nd 7/6—C. Kennedy (36ft Hin) 1, L Walsh (33ft lOin) 2. Four entries. , , " .J President's Handicap, 220 yds Ist 40s, 2nd 20s, 3rd 10s-R. Hunter (7yds) 1, J. Hamilton (3yds) 2, C. Mcßride (6yds) 3. Sever- entries. Tug-o'-War, 7 men a-side. Ist 30s, 2nd 10s—Arrow Junction team 1. Coronet Peak team 2. Only the twe teams competed. Running High Jump (handicap). Ist 20s, 2nd 7/6— R. Shaw (scr), sft, 1; J. 101 l (4in), 4ft llin, 2. Five entries. liarruid Men's Race (handicap), Ist 20s, 2nd 10s—U. Campbell 1, C. Rodwell 2. Five entries. Consolation Handicap. 100 yds, for all beaten competitors. Ist 20s, 2nd lOs-C. Mcßridt 1, B. Partridge 2. Three entries. Several boys' and girls* races were also run off (>aring the day. In the evening an enjoyable dance was held in the Atheneum Hall. Capital music was supplied by Messrs Stephenson Drcs (violins), and Mr Woodbouse (piano). Mr S. Mobkinaming carried out the duties of M.O. most e:lHci6ntly.