AUCKLAND CALEDONIAN SOCIETY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 9398, 3 January 1894, Page 6

AUCKLAND CALEDONIAN SOCIETY.

. ♦ i - ANNUAL SPORTS. The annual sports of the Auckland Caledonian Society were held in the Domain Cricket Ground on Monday, and notwithstanding the large number of counter attractions, and. the threatening state of the weather in the forenoon, there was a good attendance of about 3000 people on the ground. The programme was an exceptionally lengthy one, comprising no fewer than forty events, but although many of these, especially the dancing contests, took up a considerable length of time, the whole programme wits got through in reasonable time, a fact which speaks well for the management of the stewards and officers, and especial credit is due to tha secretary. The judges for Highland events were Messrs. T. Scott, John Mair, and R. Stevenson for running, the Hon. W. Jennings and Robertson; for tossing the caber, etc.,, Messrs. P. Smith, G. B. Martin, and James Stewart. The stewards were Messrs. R, T. Michaels (chief).G. Johnstone, J. Ewan, A. Anderson, and W. C. Fraser. Mr. Malcolm acted as recorder, Mr. James ' Johnston as starter, and Mr. P. Quinlan , haudicappcir. The fact that post entries were ' taken for many of the events added considerably to the duties of the Secretary (Mr. D. Robertson) and handicapper, but most of the . events were got off well to time. As might be expected the Highland sports were tho main features of the day's programme, and the skirl, of the bagpipes coald be heard all day long, greatly Bo the enjoyment, no doubt, of . those who appreciate this peculiar class ; of music, hut in addition to this Mr. ' West's Nev'ton Band played musical ' selection in the shade of the trees to the right of the pavilion, and also contributed the music for the sailors' hornpipe contests. Sergeant Barnard and a couple of constables willingly rendered good assistance in keeping back the crowd from the enclosure, but ! otherwise their services were not required. The following are the results of the various 1 events :— -~. ■' ; .■.-. - Open Handicap, 200 yds : First prize, £2; 1 2nd, £1. First heat—Graham, Byds, 1; Wil- | son, 11yds, and Somers, 12yds, tied for second place. Second heat — Stewart, Siytis, 1; Brierley, scratch, 2.?'"■ Final heat—Graham, 1; Wilson, 2. Time, 20 l-sth a. - Bagpipe music (reels, and strathspeys): iFirst prize, £3; 2nd, £1. ~ Macrae, 1; Tnomp- : son, 2. , These were the only competitors. Putting the Shot: First prize, £2; 2nd, £1. i Wm. Mitchell, 1; J. L. Cochrane, 2. > • ;' Bagpipe Music (in costume. Pibroch's and » marcheu): First - prize, j; £3; 2nd, £1. I Macrae, 1; Thompson*, 2.

> Grand Caledonian Handicap or «w-inrw distances, 100, 220 &W&±*£*jm £2; 2nd, £1 in each eyent. FinaL, *7, *d and £1. ' First heat, lOOyds.' K^SjSf|2& 1; H. G. Absolum 7yds, '2nd., Second heac~Third heat-R. !g^ J fcJ££ ▼an,. 7yds, 2. Fourtn nea^— *»•• ™ na t scratch! 1 J.Townsend. oyds. ; '^"l heat-Dcmovan, 1; Riley. 2; Time, 9 4-stbs sees. m Firatvh§at,^ya ß Graham, 12yds. 1; T. Chadwick, Mpi. 2. Second Heat-J. Stewart, '10yds, I, V. ToWMehd,l2yd 2. Three started. fl TMrd heat-J. Donovan, 14yds. 1; J..' M °e»?}-0' 12yds, 2nd. Four started. Fourth **»*£ N. y Riley. 17yd«, 1; R. Keenan. Iggj 2. Final heat - ttfcgS 2nd; Townsend. 3rd. Time, 21 -O. N. Riley. 29yds, Ist; J. yds, 2nd; J. McFarlane, 27yds,3rd. Twelve started. According to the conditions, the Caledonian Handicap went to the scorer or the greatest number of points, wdwnrfy 3 for a first, 2 for a seconc, and 1 for a third Riley, with 8 points, is therefore first, and Donovan, 5 points, second. _.. .■ rf ■ Walking Match, two miles :WW £3 second, £1; third, 10s. W. vv els £» scratchr Ist T. Harris, 360 yds, 2nd; H. Senheat'ldOyds 3rd.' Four %a te Fl7„f First pSSfsecondffr Agnes Johnston, Ist Effie Arnold, 2nd. Four competed. \ . Highland Fling (men in costume): First orize £3: second, £1. John Cheyne, Ist, DM. Simpson, '2nd. John Henry and Simpson tied for second place, but they daS again, and the prize was awarded to S ToSg the Caber: First prize, £2 second, £17 There were six competitors, and the event was watched with considerable interest. The first prize was won by J. < Oochrane 23 feet; C. McCormick being second, his throw being 20 feet 10 inches. Best Dressed Highlandmaa: Prize,£liw. Three exhibited, and the prize was awarded to William Henry. .„ ,«. Best Dressed Highland Boy (under 16): Prize. £1. Fire showed, and the prize was awarded to J. R. Simpson. - ■ ■ - , . .■■--■ Sword Dance (under 16) First prize, £2; second, £1. Lillie McLaughlin, Ist; James Whitelaw, 2nd. Six competitors. School Boys Race, 100 yds.: Prizes, tro-phies-first, 30s; second, 15s; third, ss, First heat, J. Mumford, Ist ;C. Johnston, iuri.. 2nd. Second heat—A. Melican, Ist; F. kunro, 2nd. Final heat-Munro, Ist} Melican, 2nd: Mumford. 3rd.. .'.«,. Throwing the Hammer: First prize £2; second, £1. Five competed. McCormick, 70 feet 3 inches, Ist; James Johnston, twieet 10 inches, 2nd. •/.;•-'. ■• »•«,.*„«« Sheauntreaus Dance (men): First prize, k6; second, £1. Four competed. A. Coleman, Ist; A. McLean, 2nd. . Half-mile Handicap: First prize, £3; second, £1. Ten started, but a number of those fell out before completing the course. James Macfarlane, 28yds, Ist W. McLeod, 25yds, 2nd H. W. Brierley, scratch, 3rd. Time, 2m ss. _.. , . _. Sword Dance (men): First prize, £3; second, £1. Four competed. The first prize was awarded to Henry McLean, and Coleman tied for second, and divided the pnze. Highland Fling (for children): First prize, £1; second 10s. There were five entries. Ivy Miller, 1 ; Whitelaw, 2., Sailors Hornpipe: First prize, £3; 2nd, £1. There were seven competitorsO. H. Newman, 1; A. Coleman, 2. _ . Irish Jig, in costume : First prize, £2; 2nd, £1. Four competitors— W. Foliiia, 1; John Turner, 2. ~^_, Caledonian Handicap, for members, 20Oyds. First prize, £2; 2nd, 1 Eleven entries. R. McKinnon, 45yds, 1; I). Robertson, 35yds, 2; A. McLean, 21yds, 3. . Quoiting Handicap: First prize, £2; 2nd £1. There were eight entries, and the match lasted until late in the afternoon, resulting as follows: James Armstrong, 1 ; Wm. Williamson, 2. SPORTS IN THE SOUTH. WELLINGTON. v [ST TELEGRAPH. —PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Wellington, Tuesday. At the Caledonian sports yesterday the Grand Handicap, four distances, was won by R. A Gilchrist (Wellington), J. Pike being second. H. R. Wyvern won the half-mile and mile handicaps, W. H. Arnottthe 120 yds hurdles, and T. Tait the one mile walk. Campbell, of Wellington, carried off most of the prizes for bagpipe music, sand McGregor, of Wanganui, was the most successful competitor in dancing competition* for men; men; while young Peddie, of Napier, carried off similar events for boys. The eveats for amateurs resulted as follows: —100 yds: S. W. McKinley, 6iyds, 1; F. H. Harley, 7yds, 2: L. W. Harley,' Iyd, 3. 220 yds: F. ft Harley, 15yds, 1; M.G. Dodwell, 20yds,2; W. F.Larkin,7yds,3. 440 yds: F.H. Harley,2oyds, ; 1; M. G. Dodwell, 30yds, 2. Bicycle Handicap, three mites: D. Brand, 270 yds, 1: L. T. Herbert, 200yd5,2; Bissell (Napier), 20yds, 3. Bicycle Handicap, four miles: F. B. Muir, 450 yds, 1; T. M. Lucy, scratch, 2; L. B. Herbert, 250 yds, a The ground was in a sodden state, and in consequence the times for the various eventa were very slow. OAMARCJ. Oamaru, Tuesday. The Caledonian games were held in fine weather yesterday. The attendance was large. The cycling events resulted as follow : —One Mile Novice : W. Hendley, 25yds, 1; W. Bomson, scratch, 2; D. Johnston, 20yds, 3. One Mile Bicycle Handicap :E. J. Lilly, 40yds, 1; R. Ledez, 65yds, 2; A. W. Joss, 60yds, 3. Time, 2m. 4 3-sth s. Two Mile Bicycle: E.J. Lilley, 90yds, 1; A. R. Barker, 50yds, 2; J. Rawson, 60yds, 3. Time, sm. ! 435. Three Mile Bicycle Handicap: T. OUrkson, 60yds, 1; Lilly, 123 yds, 2; A. R. Barker, 70yds. 3. Time. Bm. 545. Two Mile Test Bicycle C. R. Wilson, 60yds, 1; T. i Clarkaon, 50yds, 2; E. J. Lilly, 40yds, 3. Time, sm. 40 l-sfch s. Lewis and Boyd, fell, the former once, and the latter twice. Martin won the 200 yds Foot Race, and Maclaughlin the 440 yds and the 500 yds Hurdles. Donald Dinnie competed in dancing, and hammer, ball, and caber, and won several prizes. 4P DUNEDIN. ■' './-' .i ' Dunedin, Monday. The attendance at the Caledonian sports was about 5000, which is much below the average. one of the wrestling events were completed. Caledonian Handicap, lOOvds: A. Francis, 6iyds, 1; T. Tarpey, 6yds, 2; M. V. Morrisy, siyds, 3. Time, 10s. Caledonian Handicap, 350 yds: C. Werry, scratch, j 1; A. Francis, 11yds, 2; M. V. Morrisy, 9yds, 3. Hurdle Race. 440 yds: R. B. Latimer, 22yds, 1; M. V. Morrisy, 14yda, 2; N. i G. Binnie, 15yds, 3. Two Mile Walk :A. Crichton, 280 yds, 1; A. Fordyce, 230 yds, 2; T. W. Leslie, scratch, 3. F. P. Bowen, scratch, also started. Caledonian Wheel Race (in which all started scratch): Hall (Timaru), 1: Mackenzie (Dunedin), 2; Crow (Dunedin), 3. - - ; Dunedin, Tuesday. About*' 6000 persons attended the Caledonian.Sports to-day. The Brothers M. and R. Powelly won the three wrestling events. T. Harper, 16yds, won the;22oyds District of Dunedin Handicap; H. Petrie, 18iyds, 2. Time, 23 4-ss. Mile Walk: A. Crichton, 90yds, 26m. 245. 440 yds distance, Dunedin Handicap, was won by Morrissey, syds; Brosnahan, syds, 2. Time, ss. Hall, Timaru, won the Three-mile Bicycle Race, and Crow, 50yds, 2. Time, Bm. 38s. The Two-mile Race was one by Livinstone, 28yds, 1; Binnie, 60yds, 2. A. Marshall, 500 yds, won the Ten-mile Bicycle Race; Hall, nr.i-a.foVi 0. Tim» 9Sm OSn