HISTORIC EVENT.

Northern Advocate, 3 January 1922, Page 6

HISTORIC EVENT.

.WAIPU CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. CELEBRATES ITS JUIULEE. It is very doubtful indeed whether any other part of the Dominion of New Zealand has associated with its foundation so much of real historical worth the settlement of Waipu. Of that 'foundation much was said and written nt its fiftieth anniversary which was celebrated a number of years ago. Naturally no settlement in the making would commence to celebrate a sports gathering until a considerable amount o r riii'neering work had been done, but such pioneering work took :i comparatively short time with settlers of the type v.Jiich founded Waipu, and so we fir.'d that sonic fifty-five years ago they begjfti to mix pleasure with their work, pleasure of the athletic kind, for .they wore probably prouder of their physical prowess then than we are today. Fifty-one years ago, encouraged *>y the success achieved at previous sport- gatherings, the settlers formed themselves into the Waipu Caledonian Society and held their first Caledonian feports under the aogis of the society in the year 1871. The fiftieth anniversary of the gathering was to have token place on January 1,1921, but for special reasons the jubilee was not held on the due date, the gathering then differing in no wise from previous ones. Yesterday, however, exactly fifty-one years since the first Caledonian sports, the real jubilee took place. Of such continuity, the outcome of tenacity, and virulence born and bred into the Highland people, any district can justly feel ■ prouil, and it js safe to say that few, If any, such sports bodies can claim a similar distinction in New Zealand.

THE CHURCH. But this is not all. The Highlanders were as sedulous in their religion as in their worlt and their sp.-irt. Under the guidance of that great nnd grand old man. Rev. Norman McLeod, these pioneers were first led through the difficulties and dangers of the deep to leave their Xova Scotian home and in ships built by their own hnnos cross the seas to New Zealand. It is but natural, therefore, under such a forceful and righteous, spiritual guide as the Rev. Is 1 or man McLeod, the Waipu pioneers should have developed the religious spirit. As early as the year 1854 we learn that the.se old pioneers began to worship Go-d, not in a church, there being no building in the district that could claim the title of church in those days, but in the house cf the late John McGregor. Of those who worshipped in that house there are few living today. During the latter end of the year 1857 and the earlier part of 1858 the settlers built by voluntary labour their first church on the site now occupied by„<th? present church. There were, of ctftjrse, no sawmills in those days; at least, there were none near Wflipu, and the timber for this building had to be pit-sawn. Four years later it wns enlarged to accommodate the increasing congregation. 1

T3ie Kev. Norman McLeod preached in that church until the year 1866 when, after 60 years of Gospel service, he was laid to. lest in the cemetery at Waipu. During his term of ministry in the settlement of Waipu he missed but one servicc up till the time of his death. When however his health was begin 1 ning to decline, the settlers built him a meeting house near his own home and liere, in the early morning, he would minister to the elder folk and afterwards conduct the regular service in -the church. The services in those days were held at 11 o'c-lock in the morning and 2 o'clock in the afternoon. The Rev. In on nan McLeod was a very considerate man and if he found in his congregation a stranger or visitor who knew not the Gaelic language, for that one's special benefit he would preach in English and afterwards in Gaelic to hi.s regular congregation.

The Rev. Norman McLeod received 110 stipend, neither at his church in Waipu aior at St. Ann's in Novo Scotia, even thongh his church in Nova Scotia was large enough to accommodate 2000 people and which, it. might-be added, was usually full, people coming from all quarters to hear him. For a living the old minister worked his own farm just as the rest of his parishioners did, and he so conducted his life <uid his church ■work that his people had ontire confidence and trust in him. He never knew what it was to have a poor congregation atWaipu. Indeed it was a very rare thing in those days to find the pew of a parishioner vacant and the parents, by* example and encouragement, brought their children up to follow in their footsteps. Of course there was no musical instrument in use at the church in those days, and as a matter of fact it was only within com-pn-nativelv recent times, say within the last 23 or 30 years, that the old folk would allow a musical instrument to be used in their church.

After the demise of the Rev. Norman McLcod the church work was carried on by a lay reader, Mr Angus Morrison, who resided at Waipu. He conducted, the services for five or six years in llic meeting house alongside the late Mr McLcod's home. The churc.h during t 1 i.- period of time wa,s not in use and in the year IS7O, just 51 years ago, the structure was pulled down and a new church was built for the Rev. W. McRae who had been called from Scotland to take over the charge. Some twelve years later two wings were added to the church and this is the building in which the fiftieth jubilee service was celebrated on Sunday, January 1, 1922, 51 j-ears since its erection. The Rev. McRae preached for twelve years find returned to Scotland. Later he came back to New Zealand and afterwards went ever to Sydney where he died.

Thc Rev. A. McLean, who had been educated in America, came from California at the call of the people to take the charge. He remained for about three years, which briugs us up to the year 1885. In 1886 the Rev. Griffith Tones succeeded him, and he preached continuously for about 12 years, up till 1897. - After this the charge was occupied by the son of one of the pioneer settlers, the Rev. J. M. Eraser, who had been educated for the work of teaching, but forsook this for the church. After four jcars of service he became ill and went to Auckland, where he passed away. Then eame the Rev. William McLennan from Scotland, in the year J 002. He only stayed for two years and was succeeded by the Rev. William Thompson, who came to Waipu from Australia. He remained in the charge until the year 1911, when he was succeeded by the Rev. Angus McDonald who. after two years of work in the parish, joined the forces when war broke out. His war record is well known. Of 25 years in the forces nine were spent on active service. He has been through three campaigns and has gained distinctions of which anyone might be proud. During the recent war he was the principal chaplain of all the forces and was created by the hand of His Majesty the King in Buckingham Palace, an Officer of the British Empire, and since his return to New Zealand he has received for special mention in Distinguished Service the Oak Leaves of Honour. Col.-Chapjain Angus McDonald's health was considerably shattered through war service, with the result that six months ago he went to Auckland, and the pulpit to-day is occupied by the Rev. E. E. Andrews, who also saw War service.

It might be mentioned that the present manse was built about two years after the Rev. Mc.Rae took over the charge, and it was enlarged during the Rev. Jones' occupation.

Thus the jubilee celebrations this week partook of a double nature —the church and the sports.

THE CHURCH SERVICE

A united service was held in the old church, the main portion of which was erected 51 years ago, at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 1, 1922. As was only to be expected the congregation filled the old building. Gol. - Chaplain Angus McDonald, 0.8. E., C.F., conducted the first portion of the service partly in Gaelic and partly ia English. He chose as his text, Psalm 143, verse 5, "I remember the days of old." and in his sermon upon these words touched the hearts of all true men and women. They were met, he said, to speaj» of'the days of old, the days in which the Highlanders h&d faith in their God. Theirs was a trusting faith. They worshipped and praised God. Those of whom he was speaking were driven away from Ross shire and Sutherland by cruel and unjust land owners. They boarded smell old ships which carried them acros« the Atlantic and dumped them down on the shores of Worth America at the place which they themselves afterwards called "New Scotland" or "Nova Scotia." It was there that many of these hardy Highlanders heard a Divine call, calling them to leave the hard cold land of deep snow and long winters and go out to a new land to which they would be led and guided, and in obedience to this Divine command they went to the forest, hewed an! sawed the logs, built their own ships and with their families and what little food they could buy and a humble and child-like faith in llio guiding and keeping power of God they sailed out into the unknown, seeking for the new promise, which after many wanderings between South Africa and Australia they at last found in the fertile fiats and valleys of the Waipu 'River. Never at any time did they lose their faith tii God. When they were on the ocean the sound of the evening worship ascended from every ship. When they settled at Waipu the sound of the evening psalm could be heard from every home. They prayed. they worshipped, they reverent-;" 1 .! the Name of God in those days of old. Thesil settlers were industrious -and hard working in the days of old. Th'ey had neither ploughs nor horses, but

with spades and whatever tools they could improvise they turned up the land and sowed their crops, and with sickle and scythe they reaped their harvest. The meal they ground in their own small hand mills until by dint of industry they were able to build a mill on North River. They were neither wasteful nor mean. They always had enough and to spare and never failed to thank God for it. They were ever Highland in speech and in custom. In those days of old they were kind hearted and generous. They helped one another in the field and in the home. They shared their little with one another. They visited the sick; they helped the widow; they mourned with those that mourned. They were kindly, tender-

hearted and generous. "What an inheritance of nobleness, love and childlike faith they have passed 011 to their children," said the preacher. "Have we grown wiser and better then they? Have we their faith and their reverence? Have we their kindness of heart, their thought for one another, or have we back slidden and departed from their ideals? Are we bringing up our children in the faith of these old people? Are we living nearer to God? Are we of greater service to our fellow man, or are theii faith, their deeds and manner of life going to be only a tradition to us? What are we doing with the traditions that were handed on to us? Are we holding the post? Are we keeping the faith? When the descendants of those splendid old men and women are asked if they have kept the faith, if they keep t'ue Sabbath, what will the answer be?" The Rev. K. E. Andrews preached from Isaiah, chapter 40, verse 31: "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength." Two of the p.-alms were sung in Gaelic and a solo was rendered by Miss Walker of Auckland. The collection tr.ken up on behalf of the Presbyterian Orphanages realised £2C> 6s sd.

THE SPORTS A GENERAL REVIEW Some 55 years ago the sutlers of Waipu and their families foregathered if Mr D. K. McKenzie's paddock and held their first sports meeting, and fotf the four or five years following they continued to hold them in the saino place Then they selected a paddock in Mr W. McDonald's farm and held their annual gatherings there for a few years. After it his they made us? of Mr G. McGregor's place near the Junction store.for the same purpose. Sub tcquenlly Mr Donald McKay's and Mr John McGregor's farms were made ase of, until finally the Caledonian Society acquire the Caledonian * Park, wivnv they have held their sports ever siueo. Looking back over the long perio I of years that have elapsed sincc the original gathering, one's mind is apt to take flights of fancy as to what was accomplished by the various athletes who have taken part in these fifty odd performances. Unfortunately there are not many records in black and white to help us, but in the memories of many of the older settlers some of the brilliant performances arc still vivid. At the time that Mr Donald McKay's farm was used for the gatherings'the Caledinion Society was fornu cd in Auckland and it was then .ha. Captain Mclvenzie, then harbour master of Auckland, was sent to Waipa to select athletes to at the Auckland sports, and amongst those selected were the late James Sutherland, Mr Daniel McMillan and Mr F. D. McKay. These three annexed between them most of the events tor w.ne.i they competed. -It' is .stated that the late James Sutherland's thro* of the 221b weight was 32 feet. The some informant stated inat Mr F. D. McKay's running long jump was 22rt 10 inches and Mr McMillan high jumped 5 feet 81 inches. Mr F. D. McKay reported to have over 200 first.*' to l-i." credit. Of these and other feats we have no certified record, but they were given in good faith and accepted. It is a great pity that the actual records are not available for comparisons in future years. It might perhaps give pleasure to those who attended and took part in the earlier gatherings to compare notes with each other and establish, by a careful search in thi-ir memories, actual results which mnv serve as authentic records.

THIS YEAR'S EVENT Being the jubilee it was but natural to expect yesterday's sports fixture to be a record. It was a record from every point of view, except in athletic performances. The day which many people thought would be wet broke fine and with a refreshing breeze remained so all day. Consequently thy congregated from all quarters of the province, most of them travelling bv motor. At no previous event in the district have so many motors been in evidence. They were there from Auckland, Maungaturoto, Mangawai, Dirg.uvillc, Whangarei, the Bay of Islands and in fact from almost everywhere, and sprigs of the heather were muc'i in evidence. The ground had been properly prepare ! for the various contests and the official? worked very hard to get the events through to time and they succeeded remarkably well.

The ladies were a great assistance to the Society, inasmuch as they took over the responsibility of the catering for which purpose two large marquees were piov : ded for their use. The popularity of the hospitality provided by the lalies made their task all the more arduous and that they were able, under abnormal patronage, to give proper attention arid piovide appetising lunches for everyone, speaks volumes for their organising, managing and catering ability. At 1.1 o'clock eighteen pipers, throe drummers and about 28 members ot' the Society lined up on the main road a.nd marched down the street, along St. Mary's road and on to the ground, to the tune oE the "Barren Bocks* of Aden." One turn round the park and they gathered in front of the dancing platform, from which Colonel Chap L.in Angus McDonald addressing the peopl-; said: — "We are met hero on this historic occasion to celebrate the 50th anniversary of this Society. The men and women who came from afar 67 years ago, were driven out of Scotland through cruelty and oppression, and after putting up with great hardships and privation finally settled down in thi» district. After a while they gathered together in a paddock, hosited the Flag of Scotland in the centre of the paddock, took off their coats and danced round that flag to the time of the b igpipes The men then picke'd up I he caber and tlm hammer and indulgad in manly sport. Fiftv-one years ago tlicy formed the Caledonian Society and h>r/o kept it going ever since, and we are now going to commemorate that occasion. There are very few of those good old men and women with us to-day, l.ut surely their spirits are. They inculcated into their children a love of freedom, justice and law. They vmv the Scots and Picts who would never be ruled by anyone but themselves. One clay, when they heard that a tryant hid arisen, the sons of these old Highla i 1cti heard the cry of justice to the weak, laid down their work and fought and fell that Waipu and New Zealand would be free and in order that they might carry on the customs started by their fathers 51 years ago. To-day wo reverence those old pioneers and wi do them honour who planted the Lion here 51 years ago. To-day I ask you to stand up and uncover for two short minutes while we reverence them in silence.'' When this had been done Piper Campbell played a short lament. Continuing, The Rev. McDonald, on behalf of the president, committee an 1 members of the society, wished aU "a happy and prosperous New Year," extended a hearty welcome to all visitors and declared the 51st anniversary of the Caledonian Society open for nanily sport for good men and true. The manly sports were then started. As stated above the gathering was "a record in all but in the athletics, that is to say none of the best performances were equal to those of the best athletes of earlier days, and yet according to the standard of to-day they were.well up to the average. Most of the events provided plenty of competition and the close finishes give evidence of capable handicappng. Mr F. K. McKay was the'most successful competitor in the weight-throwing events he having won the Hammer Throwing and Tossing the Caber and L. J. Broomfield, with the--150 yards, 100 yards and the Ladies' Bracelet to his credit was the most successful of the running competitors. It wouid be generally conceded that a record had been reached in both the pipng and dancing contests. The performers in both classes of sport were splendid, especially C. C. McDonald in

piping and Miss McLellan and Mr D. McKenzie in dancing. It was greatly to the credit of the officials that every-

thing was Carried out in a sportsmanlike manner. Chief among these were the secretary, Mr J. N. I. McKay, by whose courtesy, tact and good judgment the events of the day proceeded harmoniously. He was ably assisted by Mrs J. N. I. McKay. The judges of the athletic events, Messrs John McGregor, Gus McKay and Norman E. McLean, the judge of the dancing, Mr W. Gibson, Mangawai, the judge of music, Mr Hector Cameron, Waipu, and the starter, Mr S. D. Campbell, together with the members of the committee, all worked assiduously to give justice to the competitors and satisfaction to the public. The president, Mr D. H. McKenzie, exercised the guiding hand of his office with discretion and decorum, and the Chief, Colonel Chaplain Angus McDonald, carried out his part with distinction.

The official?., "bucked by tlic splendid efforts of the ladies in catering for the wants of all made the event one really worthy of the discendants of the old and honourable pioneers of the early day*. The results were >as follows: — ATHLETIC EVENTS. Throwing the Hammer (lfilbs), handicap, 7 starter-.. —F. R. McKay, 88ft 3in (scr) 1; O. (Tote) Finlayson, 8-Iff (scr), 2; C. A. McKay, 75ft llin (rec. 4ft), 3. Putting the Weight (221bs), handicap, 11 competitors.—C. A. McKay, 25ft lin (rec. 4ft), 1; W. Martin and D. A. Martin each rec. 4ft tied for sccond place with 24ft Kin. They threw oft' and W. Martin did 25ft 2in. Also competed: O. (Tote) Finlayson scr, F. R. McKay scr ? C. Young 2ft, A. Mcßae 2ft, W. Thorburn 2ft, A. Main scr, D.J. McKay 4ft, N. Leaf 4ft. Tossing the Caljer, handicap, 5 competitors.—F. R. McKay, 37ft llin (*cr), 1; D. J. McKay, 37ft 7in (scr), 2; A. Mcßae, 37ft 3in (scr), 3. Also compete'!—A. Main and W. Thorburn. Running High Jump, handicap, '5 starters. —Fenwiek, sft 2in, .1; D. I. Finlayson, sft lin. 2; A. M'ain, sft, 3. A very interesting go between lirst and second, who tied at lirst and Fenwiek won on a further jum,p. Maiden Race, 120 yards, 3 starters. — T. W. Rosisiter 1, C. Finlayson 2. The other competitor, E. LlcCullough, did not li-nish. Time —L'Usec. T. \V, Rosster jumped away tit start and led all the way though Finlayson finished fast close up. An?;ac Race, 150 yds, handicap, 4 starters. —Davies 1. D. A. Martin (14yds) 2, Hallidny (t»yds) Loaf (14yds) 4. Martin led till near the finish, when Davies sprinted and beat him bv « narrow margin.

350 Vards Championship, all scratch, 4 .-starters. —L. J. Broom field .1, E. M. Davies 2, G. Wallbank 3, J. Smith 4. Time—lo l-ssec. Won by three feet; two feet between second and third. A splendid race all the way.

200 Yards Handicap, 16 starters.— First Heat —Broomfield )4yds) 1, J. X. Cameron '(7yds) 2, A. Halliday (3yds) 3. Time—lGJsec. Won by two feet; inches between second and third. Second heat —J. Smith (Byds) 1, W. George (9yds) 2, Geo. Wallbank (4vds) 3. Time —lOJsec. This heat was more open than the first and provided a good struggle between the first two men, Smith getting home by about IS inches, Wallbank being about two feet away. Final—Broomfield 1, Halliday 2, George 3. Time—lo 2-osec . A very close finish, the winners bong hard to pick. Also started—K. Campbell (4yds), J. M. Whitelaw, E. M. Davies, H. Webb (Ovc's), Cameron Finlayson (7yds), Eric McCullough, C. Young, R. McGregor (Syds), Mac Finlayson (10yds). Caledonian Handicap, of £12, 200 yards.—J. Smith (16yds) 1, W. George (I.6yds) 2, Rod McGregor -(UJvds) 3. Time —22.-,ec. McGregor led the field to the straight, when tlie winner and George passed him and ran a splendid race to the tape, Smith, winning from Geoxge by a yard. The field was bun died at the finish, an unusual thing in a 200 yards race. Also started field (Syds), Wallbank, Campbell, Davies (10yds), J. X. Cameron and J. O'Sliea (12yds), Penwiclc. (13yds), H. Webb and Cameron PinJayscn (1-1 yds), E. McCullough, C. Young, ,T. Salmon (10yds) A protest was lodged against J. Smith for not sending in performances.

Ladies' Bracelet, 300 yards, handicap competitors to lie noniiraied by lady.— L. J. Broomficld (,12yds) 1, W. George (24yd?) 2, G. Wallbank (15yds) 3. Time —35 4-ssee. A haul race, won by throe yards, almost a de:id heat between i-econd and third. Also stalled—Halliday (10), Davies and Whitelaw (1), K. Campbell (15), J. X. Cameron and J. Fenwick'(l(s), C. Finlayson (IS).

Hurdle Race, 120 yards, handicap.— M. l ; 'inlay v on (scr) 1, F. -ArcTnnes (scr) 2, J. Smith (4yds behind) .3. Time — .18 4-sscc. Won by five yards. Tliorburn and Finlayson led to the iifth hurdle when Thorburn fell back and McTunes and S'rnith forced ahead. Finiaysv.'i won easily, tlie other two finished closc. Also started—C. Young, E. Campbell, Thorburn, Fen wick (scr), Wallbank, F. Draffin, L .Wilson (owe 4yds). Half-mile Handicap.—C. Hastic (35 yds) 1, E. M. Davie?- (20yds) 2, T. S. Collins (45yds) 3. Time—2min If).', see. Won by six yards, about 12 yards separating sccond and third. The only finishers. From a moderate «tart Collins led the Hold to about half-way when he was passed by Davies, Hastic coming into third position. Just before entering the straight Hastic passed Collins, overhauled Davies, the latter challenging, but he could not sustain it. Also started—o'Shea, Whitelaw (20), Salmon, Campbell, Loaf (45). Hastic run a well-timed race. Mile Race, handicap, 4 starters.—C. Hastie (50yds) 1, T. S. Collins (90yds) 2, N. T. B. Leaf (90yd.s) 3. Leaf and Collins ran together for first round. Leaf then got to the front. In the third round Hastic passed the ]>accrs and was never afterwards headed, though in the last round Collins reversed places with Leaf and closed up to within a few yards of the leader. Hastie, however, easily stalled off a challenge in the straight, winning by a chain with plenty in roserve. Leaf was two chains away.

Forced Handicap, 150 yards, compulsory to winners, optional to all other*. — Wallbnnk (12yds) 1, Broomlie'ld ((svds) 2, Fenwick (14yds) 3. Time—3ssec. Won by half a yard, some distance between second and third. A very good race, scarcely a yard separating; the placed runners, and a blanket would cover the lot. Also started—R. McGregor (12), Davies (12), George (11), Collins, Hustio, M. Finlayson (14), L. Wilson (10), Kossiter (12). BAGPIPE MUSIC. Piobaireaehd, -1 competitors.—C. C. McDonald 1, J. Robertson 2, R. Finlayson 3, D. A. Campbell 4. A very good exposition. \ Marches, ior Chaniipionship of Mew Zealand, 5 competitors.—C. C. McDonald (Waiiganui) 1, J. Robertson (Auckland) 2, D. A. Campbell (Wnipu) 3. Also competed—T. M. Stewart and R. Finlayson. .Strathspey and Reel, 5 competitors.— C. C. McDonald 3, D." A. Campbell 2, ,T. Robertson 3. Also competed—R. Finlayson and T. M. Stewart. Ma relies, for those who have not previously won a first prize in open competition.—V. .McKinnon (Whangarei) 3, A. McDonald 2, D. McKcnzie 3, H. McDonald 4. The only competitors.

DANCING. Highland Fling (gents), for Chamuionship of New Zealand, 4 competitors. —H. McDonald 1, D. McLennan 2, C. C. McDonald 3, D. McKenzie 4. Highland Fiing (ladies). —Miss Daisy McLellan (Wellington) 1. The only competitor. Sword Dam-e (gent-i).—D. McKenzie 1, H. McDonald 2, D. McLennan 3. The only competitors. I Sword Dance (ladies). —Miss Daisy McLennan 1. The only competitor. Shcaunl riubhas (gents).—D. McKenzie 1, H. McDonald 2, D. McLennan 3. The only competitors. Highland Reel, 3 competitors.—D. McKenzie 1, H. McDonald 2, C. McDonald 3. Heel o'TuHoch. —D. McKenzie 1, H. .McDonald 2, C. McDonald 3. The only competitors. Sailor's Hornpipe (ladies). —Miss Daisy McLellan. The only conipeti- I tor. One of the be K t items of the day. Irish Jig (gents). —D. McKenzie 1, 11. McDonald 2. The only competitors. YOUTHS' GAMES.

50 Yards Kace, for girls under 12 years, 5 .starters. —Norma McKay 1, Kathleen i 3 o win a r 2, Nellie -\ i:\muii 3. 75 Yards Race, for girls under 14 years, 0 starters. —M. Skelton J, Kathleen Bowmar 2, Kathleen George 3. 75 Yards Race, for hoys ruder 10 year?, 7 starters. —B. Campbell 1, N. Addynian 2, James Bowmar 3. 100 Yards Racc, for boys under 12 years, 13 starter*. —X. Addynnm 1, .T. Bowmar 2, Joey McKay 3. .150 Yards Race, for boys under .14 years, 36 starters. —Bertie Campbell ], A. Bourke 2, James Bowmar 3. A very good race. 200 Yards Handicap, for boys under 16 years, 12 starters. —George Aeo 1, D. Fenwick 2, A. Bourke .5. "Wrestling (Cumberiand style), for boys under .10 years. —A. Bourse (two tlirows out of three) 1, L. Campbell 2. liuiniing High Jump, 1. ovs under Hi years, 17 starters. —G. Ace (4ft 7Jin) 1, R. Carter (4ft <Uin) 2, Nigel McKay Highland Fling, laddies or lassies un-

<ier 16 years, 3 competitors.—Master B. McDonald 1, Miss Jessie McLachlan 2, Robert McLachlan 3.

Highland Fling, lassies or laddies under 32 years. —Mona Llley 1, Nellie Sella rs 2. The only competitors. Sword Dance, laddies or lassie under Pi vcars. —Master Bain McDonald 1, \ Master It. McLachlan and Miss R. Cave tied for second, Miss Je.ssie McLachlan 4. Sword Dance, laddies or lassies under 12 years.—Mona Lilley 1, Nellie Cellars 2. The only comijetitois. Irish Jig. girls under 16 years.—Miss Jessie McLachlan 1. The only competitor. Sheauntriubhfis, girls under 16 years, o competitors'. —Jessie McLachlan .1, Ruvu Cave 2, Nellie Sella rs Sailors' Hornpipe, girls under 16 years.—Jessie McLachlan 1. The only starter. CUP WINNERS. - Cups valued at £5 each are to be presented to the following competitors who gained most points in their respective events: — Hummer, Weight and Caber. —F. R. McKay, 10 point 1 ;'. Running Events. —L. .T. Broomfield, 18 points. Davies, Wallbank and Hastie each gained 10 points. Pipe Music. —C. C. McDonald, 15 points. J. Robertson gained 8 points. Dancing Events (lady).—Miss Daisy McLellan. Dancing Events (gentlemen).—D. McKcnzie, of Dannevirke, 25 points. Hugh McDonald gained 20 points. Hector McDonald Cup, presented by his grandson, John Clark, Esq., for mostpoints in Bagpipe Music (Piobaireaclui), Bagpipe Music (Marches) for Championship of New Zealand and Bagpipe Music (Strathspey and Reel). —C. C. McDonald.

" THE CONCERT. In spite of the heavy rain which fell just before the Scottish concert :it the Waipu celebrations yesterday evening, the general public attendance was in no way affected; in fact, the spacious Coronation Hall carried an overflow audience. An excellent programme rewarded those who were present. Under the guidance of Chief Angus McDonald, assisted by a biriall but efficient committee, the items were put through with eclat. The audience signified their approbation by demanding em-ores throughout. The official

I piper Mr J. Robeif son, who won such distinction earlier in the day. Songs were contributed by Misses L. Walker, K. McMillan, J. Durham, and Messrs J. McKenzie, and M. Fraser. As befitting the occasion, the titles chosen were typically Scotch, :in.l in the majority "of cases, old fa\ountes. The comic element was supplied by Mr Jock Martin, in costume. A popular item was a duet by Miss K. McMillan and Mr J. McKenzie. The violin solo by Mr W. Muller earned well merited applause. 'Another item showing gifted elocution was the recitation by Miss Jean McMillan. Dancing to the skirl of the pipes was provided by Miss Daisy McLellan (Sheauntriubhas). Mr J. McDonald (Highland Fling), and an Trish .Tig by Mr D. McLennan,-the latter to a violin accompaniment. The accompaniments to the vocal items woe played by Miss K. McMillan. At the close of the concert Chief Angus McDonald briefly addressed those present, tracing the history of the Society since its inception to the Jubilee they were celebrating. On the suggestion of the President (Mr D. H. McKenzie) appreciation of the part played by the ladies of the district by their self-sacrificing efforts to make the occasion a pleasant and profitable one, was carried by all gentlemen present standing. The kail was tlien cleared for dancing, which favourite Waipu pastime was freely indulged in till the early hours, and proved a fitting termination to an epoch marking day in the history of the settlement.