WAIPU CALEDONIAN GAMES.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 8949, 13 January 1888, Page 6

WAIPU CALEDONIAN GAMES.

The Caledonian gathering took place here Dn the 3rd January with great eclat. There were fully 500 people prejient. The park was gaily decorated with a profuse display of bunting. A raised platform was ereoted in the park for the convenience of the dancers. The thanks of the committee are due to Mr. J. G. Harper, of Auckland, for kindly coming to contribute to the day 8 success; and likewise to Mr. M. Whitelaw, of Kamo, for the impartiality of his decisions as referee. There were three pipers on the field. The following is the programme Caledonia* Handicap Race. — Frank McKay, Ist prize, oleograph presented by Messrs. Sargood, Son, and Ewen, of Auckland ; W. J. England, 2nd. Tossing the Cabkr.— Frank McKay, Ist prize ; H. Sutherland, 2od. Hop, Step, and Jump.—Morgan, Ist prize ; W. McKenzie, 2nd. Hurdle Race.—W. McKenzie, Ist prize; A, Finlayson, 2nd. Vaulting.—M. Morgan, Ist prize, oleograph presented by Measru. Sargood, Son, and Ewen ; Patram, 2nd. Light Stone.—H. Sutherland, Ist prize; D. McLean, 2nd. Throwing the Heavy Hammer.—Frank McKay, Ist prize ; J. McKay, 2nd. Heavy Stone.—H. Sutherland, Ist prize ; N. Campbell, 2nd. Half-mile Race.—A. Finlayson, Ist prize, » watch presented to the Waipu Caledonian Society by Mr. Henriokson, Auckland ; D. McLeod, 2nd prize. Bagpipe Music.—A. McKay, Ist prize, £5 and » silver medal presented to tne Waipu Caledonian Society by the Auokland Burns Club. Beht Dressed Boy in own Highland Costume.—Hugh McKenzie, Ist prize, a gold scarf pin, presented by Mr. D. H. MoKenzie ; H. Simson, 2nd, riding whip. Best Dressed Highlander.— B. McLennan, Ist prize ; J. G. Harper, 2nd. Highland Fling (open to all).—A. Mc« Kay, Ist prize; 1). B. McLennan, 2nd. Sword Dance.— McKay, Ist prize; J. G. Harper, 2nd. „ „ r Highland Fjing (local).W. McLean, Ist prize ; W. Adair, 2nd. Sword Dance (local). —W. J. England, Ist prize ; D. A. McLean, 2nd. Shantrews.—Miss Jenny Whitlaw, Ist prize; Mrs. J. G. Harper, 2nd.—[Own Correspondent,!

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