BALFOUR & LONGRIDGE CALEDONIAN SOCIETY.

Mataura Ensign, Issue 1272, 29 December 1903, Page 2

BALFOUR & LONGRIDGE CALEDONIAN SOCIETY.

ANNUAL SPORTS. President - John Maopherson, Ksq.; vicepreaidsnta—Messrs J. 8. Thomson, Geo. Mtuart, Arch. Stewart, Jas. Paterson, Jas. Butler and J. D. MoKcllar; treasurer —Mr Arch. Stewart; secretary—Mr D. Dickie; handioappers, Messrs Frank Christie, A. Stewart and M. Maley; judges—running and jumping, Messrs Geo. Stuart, M. MoPhee and T. Batchebr; wrestling, Messrs John Shea and Kobt. Stark; hammer throwing and putting ball, Messrs John Shea and P. .Bryce ; Scotch dances, Messrs D. Gillanders and M. McKerzie ; Irish jig, Messrs Wm. Condon and li. Stark ; bagpipe music, Messrs D. Giilanders and M. Mclienzie; starter, Mr R. Stark; gatekeeper, Mr John Duncan. ,

The seventeenth annual gathering of the above society was held in Mr Mills' paddock, Balfour, on Boxing Day. This society again experienced delightful weather for Ibe ?ports, although the prospects of a line ufternoon were exceedingly remote in the e.trlir r part of the day, and no doubt the wet morni.ig interfered somewhat with the attendance, which, however, was large, the sum of ovur £25 being taken at the gates. There being no district counter attractions, patrons were present from Waikaia, Biversdalc, Ijiimsden, etc. The entries received were in excess of last year by about 30, and a good standard of excellence was maintained in all the events, due to the popularity the society has enjoyed for a number of years. The handicapping of Messrs Christie, Stewart and Maley was good, and the committee are to be complimented on the promptness with which the programme was carried nut. In the Pahiwi Handicap (first prize including the President's cup) Wm. Wallace, ttivursdale, proved an easy winner. In the Cumberland ■stylo wrestling (open) Christie entered a protest for not being awarded second money. It appears that the custom of the society has always been, in the event of a bye, to award second money to the odd man.' Koss drew the bye and both he and Christie were thrown by the winner (Mollitt) but they did not competo with each other. The protest will bo forwarded to the Duui din Caledonian Society if considered necessaiy. Mr James Paterson, Waimea, donated ii'l Is and the Mutual Cooperative Stores lus for children's races, and Mr James Butler supei intended the running of these. In addition to the cup the President (Mr John Maepherson) presented gold medals for the Scotch reel and bagpipe music, the latter being tiruiLXcd by champion Piper Duncan. The gathering was the most successful ever conducted by the society, and one and all appeared to thoroughly enjoy the outing. The oflicebearers and cummitiee worked energetically and harmoniously, and the President especially was the hr-art and soul of the day's gathering. Following are the results : Quoits : First 20*, second 10s, third ss—M. Maley, 1; J. McQuilkan, 2; Juhn Beaton, 3. Seven entries.

Longridge Handic-in, 100 yds: First 30s, second 15s, third 7s lid—T. Campbell, 7yds, 1; W. McLny, syds, 2; VV. A. Sprout, scr, 3. Fifteen entries--. Tutting Stone (handicap); First 20s, second 10s—M. Crowe, 1; A. Gibson, 2. Six entries. Throwing Hammer (handicap): First 30s, second 15s, third 7s (id—M. Crowe, 1; D. K.«s, 2 ; li. McNaughton, 3. Four entries. Balfour Handicap, 220 yds: First .13, second £l, third 103— T. Campbell, 11yds, 1; T. Menzies, 3yds, 2 ; L. Cody, Gyds, 3. Fitteen entries. Maiden Wrestling, Cumberland Style (open): First 25?, second 10s— V. McNaughton, 1; M. Hickey, 2. Four entries. Running High Jump (handicap): First 255, second 10s, third ss-Kelly, 4l't lUin, 1; D. C. Sproat, 2; W. McLay, ;j. Six entries. Bicycle Bace, three miles: First 20s; second 10s, third ss—B. Conner, WiOyds, 1 • H. Windle, 440 yds, 2 ; A. Ncilson, 410 yds, 3. Five entries. Wrestling, Cumberland Style (open)— First 30s, secotid 153—Jas. Mount, 1; D. Boss, 2. Five entries. Pabiwi Handicap, 410 yds: First President's Cup valued £3 3s and 20s. ■>'.,..,„,} 30s, third 15s—W. Wallace, 18yd-, 1; It Vient, 12yds, 2 ; L. Coonny, syds, 3. Ten entries.

Irish Jig : First 20a, second 10- -J. Patterson, 1; R. J. Patterson 2. Fuiir entries. PJigblaiid Fling: First 20.-I—Alex. Sutherland, 1; A. Stewart, 2. Throe entries. Half-mile Handicap : First 15s, second 255, third 7s M—D. Small. 25y<K 1; L. Coonry, 15yds, 2 ; F. Jarrett, 30yds, a. Ssit entries. Scotch Heel: First President's medal, second 10s—A. Sutherland 1; A. Stewart, 2. Five entries.

Vaulting with Pole: First ;10.=, ,-Miond 15s —T. Campbell, 1; W. entries. Bagpipe Music (reels and strathspeys), to bn plnyed at intervals: First Prcsideiit's gold medal and £3, second £2, third £l—A. G. Duncan, 1; D. Sutherland, 2; A. Dickson,! 3. Five entries. Young Ladies' Race: Special prizes Lizzie Stewart, 1; Aggie McAliun, 2. Twelveentries. Consolation Race, 220 yds : First 30s, second 15s third ss—T. Menzies, 1; W. McLay, 2 ; W. A. Sproat, 3. Seventeen entries. Best-dressed Highlander: Speci'tl prize, and £1 Is, gift oE Mrs Geo. Stewart-Alex. Suthetland. Subsequently a Cinderella dance was held in the hall under the auspices ot the S >ciety. The attendance was large, and excellent music was provided by Messrs Tregoaning (violin), Sligo (piccolo), and Daley (piano).