AUCKLAND CALEDONIAN SOCIETY'S SPORTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 11852, 2 January 1902, Page 3

AUCKLAND CALEDONIAN SOCIETY'S SPORTS.

,- ■ ■■■"■• ■, ■ ■ i —— &—~ —■ „ [ , ■ '..'■..,■', ;r- '.:....,:' /...'.:■.:../.. ~,,-■'.'...'..-,"■'...■',■ ■':.,.-. The Auckland Caledonian SocietyV annual sports, held in the Domain Cricket Grou.ul yesterday afternoon, were most successful. It is estimated that there were some 2500 onlookers present. The competitions in nearly every case were keenly fought, and the contestants all round acquitted themselves with credit, and the spectators evinced the greatest interest in the proceedings throughout. The quaint Scotch dances, etc., when well done, are always well worth seeing, _ and those provided yesterday added additional interest to the proceedings. The appleeating races, etc., were very popular with, the crowd, and no one could complain ot the entertainment nrovided. The secretary (Mr. H. W.Diggens) and treasurer. (Mr. W. Kendon) worked hard and : well, and so did the following other officials Management Committee. Messrs. W. Haslain, B. Barber, ?.'. C. Ruge, T.:McCune, J. Aggers, H. Chatwin, W. H. Newman, E. Needham; marshal, Mr. T. McCiuie. Judges : Running and cycling, the Hon. W. T. Jennings,-: Messrs. N. W. Pollard, A. Rosseu and W/C.. Eraser-/field/ judges, Captain J. Robertson, Messrs. R. Me-." Kinnon, W. "■''. S. Fagan, - ; and M. /Walsh .';';; wrestling. Mr. W. S. Fagan; bagpipe music, dancing,' dresses/ etc.,-MlSs?s. G. Johnston, A. H. Waddel. and D. Simpson. :/ Referees; Messrs. T. McCune, J. Aggers, and H. : Chatwin; starter, Mr. J. -:Aggers; press steward,' Mr. W. Malcolm. Stewards: , ■ Running, " Messrs. A. Winn, W. Purdy; and j. Stewart; dancing, Mr., J. Frascr; 'cycling, Messrs'.'* P.; Rubery, H. J. Fielder; E. Noonanj A. White, and; F. .** Rose. ■ Timekeepers,' Messrs.' 1". Jones, J. Linden, and J. Macdermott; / result board. Messrs. F. Fortzer, H.rChatwin, A. Campbell, and E. Needham;' lap scorer, .Mr. W.' Haslam: official handicapper. Mr. W. B. Eyre; clerk: of course, Mr. C. Ruge: call steward, Mi. A. McCune. - The music for. the day, was supplied by the Newton Brass Band. ■■■■■; - ./.. ..... . Appended are the results of the various events: — '/: :r .- {.Bagpipe Music: ,Wm. Fraser, who rendered some good music from the pipes at intervals, as well as accompanying the step dances, * etc., was the only entrant, and was awarded the prize.";.- "'■'■■"■/- V . Best-dressed Highland Man: nil Fraser and Reid • '-/v; ;-.:/;"■;/'■ ' 120yd;s (boys.under 16),: First, heat—Gardner, I; Piper, 2: Beutb, 3. Second heat— Canham, 1: Simpson, 2. ; Colson, 3. 'Final-—' Gardner, 1; Piper, 2; Canham, 3. Caledonian Handicap (three distances), lOOYds: First heat—L. Buissou, Byds, 1; H. Fearnlev, svds, 2; Peru Nathan, lAyds. 3. Time, 10 l-ss. Second heat—H. Gladding, s!yds, 1: :E. W. Payne, 9yds, 2: -Trevor George, 7£yds, 3. ; Time, 10 l-ss. FinalL. Buisson, Byds, 1; H. Fearnley, syds, 2; H. Gladding, : - s£yds, 3. This proved a capital event,; Buisson winning by a small - margin. Time, 10 ;l-ss. :: Second; distance (220 yds): Trevor George, 14yds, 1; H. Fearnley, : 'svds, 2; J. J. Stanaway, - 6yds, 3. -'{ Time, 58s. Second heat— Fearnley, 11yds, 1; L. Buisson, 16yds, 2; H. Gladding, 12yds, - ; 3. \ Final H.: Fearnley. 11 vets, : 1, Trevor George, 14yds, 2; H. Gladding, ' 12yds, 3. ; Time, 235. Third distance (440 yds): Trevor George ;'' 20yds, 1; J. J. Stanaway, 12yds, 2; J. Irwin, l&yds, 3. George annexed the event some-, what easily. - Time, 52 1-5 Higldand Fling (open): This was won by G. E. Stevens, who also was awarded i, the prize in the sword dance, and sheantreaus event. Stevens was the only competitor. ,/ One-mile Bicycle Handicap: : First heat E. A. Thomas. 60vds, 1; 0. A. Hayward, 100 yds, 2; F. Cordes, 90yds, 3. Much enthusiasm was aroused over this event, -it being a fine contest between. the winner. and L. Kerr. The latter, who was leading with ground to spare, was unfortunately; upset in the last lap. Time, 3m '. 2s. Second heat— '■ H.H. Brook; scratch, 1 H. O. Hayward; 90yds. 2; F. G. ■■ Hayward,: 20yds, 3. ;. Time, 2in. 265. Final—H. 0. Havward, 20yds, 1; E. A. Thomas, 60yds, 2; F. Cordes, 90yds, 3. A splendid finish. : Time, 2m. 21 l-ss. Maiden 'Wrestling: J. Reid, 1; Thomas- : sen, 2. '.' ' ' '" ' Exhibition of Throwing the, Caber: In: the course of an interesting; and instructive ex-: hibtion ' Arthur Skinner, ? the ' well-known caber tossei, threw the caber a ! distance of 167 ft llin, which was stated by the officials to .be .an Australasian record. S .';■;■;•' Throwing 161b Hammer Handicap > (open) :"■ A. Skinner, 102 ft 4in, I; ;; Rove, ; 84ft,v 2; Singer, 23ft. 3. Two-mile Bicycle Handicap: H.H. Brook, scratch,: 1; G. "W. Spragg, 30yds, 2; :; C. A. .-Hayward.-■. 180 yds, :3. A' good race,'; there being 11 other sferters. Time, sm. 4 3-5',. Half-mile Flat Handicap: J. Kean. ,40yds, 1 J. Irwin. 30yds, 2; T. Edwards, 16yds, 3. Won easily by about 2£yds. Time. 22 4-ss. ; ; Tossing the Caber (open): ;A, Skinner, 1; Tvvohy. 2. Sailor's. Hornpipe (open): This was won by Harding. Boys' Race One-mile Handicap /(open): Newcastle, 1; Sansbury, 2; ; Colson, 3. Time, sm. 12 l-ss. Putting 161b Shot Handicap. Scottish" Style (open): A. Skinner, 41ft 7in, 1; Thomassen, 2. Irish Jig (open): H. Follas, 1; W. Follas,' 2. :■:■;;, _;■:-.. ;,/'-. ■ /::;-,/;. ■;■>'■ ;, v; ■■;':-;:f;'^/' Throwing 561b Weight Handicap (open): Won by A. Skinner, distance 40ft sin. Wrestling (open); A. Skinner, 1; Thomassen, 2.:--. ;'"";-- : ;/^" ; ■/:, ■■'. .'/-'' "■-/> ' / Apple-eating Competition (open): : k This contest, between a squad of boys, which was won by Knox, with Woods second, caused much hilarity. ///;. ..' \i?--%(\