DUNTROON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXIX, Issue 10959, 27 December 1911, Page 3

DUNTROON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY.

ANNUAL .SPORTS CATHKRING. President. Mr A. Sunt::. \ dents—Messrs \\ . I\:nl and ■ Hutchi-iiu. r:i;t~n<h ('am-.--. Mr H. A. Uov. v. S.-cT-tary. -Mr M. Francis. Treasurer. Mr Ai-x. l'y;.-, Steward. Mr C. Er Han<lic;ipp*T»—lt ■ :r.n:ni: • : .sen., and A. ."smith: hammer. ball, and caht-r: Messr.-* A. >:aith. .1. Lidd»dl, A. Hall, and T. Dobson : quoiti tig—Mr -1. Liddell : cycling—Messrs A. Bell. jun.. and .1. Uovcy. Timekeepers. Messrs .1. Wallace and \\ . Blvth.

The eleventh meeting of the Duntrnon Caledonian Society was he'd -yesterday. This annual Boxing Day function "has always evoked considerable interest, and yesterday's gathering proved no exception beyond the fact that the attendance suffered owing to the uncertainty of the weather. The sports Were well patronised locally, but tne special train from Oamaru was not so heavily laden as has been the order in the past. Fortunately the day held fine, and while there was some breeze there was no dust, a condition for which visitors to the township were grateful. The programme provided was :>. diversified one, albeit somewhat lengthy with its 32 items. It, however, included something for everybody so that even those whose capabilities enabled them to do nothing more deserving than kick a football were not left out. Indeed, the goal-kicking attracted tho attention of some of tlie best of the athletes, and they had to go down before their less pretentious competitors. A. Ross, from scratch,, made a good race of the final of the Duntroon Handicap of 220 yards, and well deserved his win. J. R. Wilson, & Maheno competitor, won in the 100 yards, 200 yards and 440 yards handicaps, and also becomes the holder of Messrs G. and T. Young's Cup for the best all-round athlete. Wilson, in addition, becomes the.holder of Mr J. E. Hood's tTopliy for most points in running until it is again competed for._ R. Kidd, with two firsts to his credit in the jumping contests, won. Messrs Fyfe Bros', trophy for most points in jumping, and Mr William Gardiner's medal for most points in the hammer, ball and caber contests was won by R. Donaldson. R. Thomson secured the major points in the music contests, and won Mr J. Johnston's medal. _ The stewards nnd judges were attentive to their | duties, so that the lengthy programme was got through without unnecessary delays. The details of the gathering were kept well in hand by the secretary (Mr M. Francis). A strong detachment of the North Otago Pipe Band, under Lieutenant- Couper, journeyed from Oamaru, and snpplied music in the generous manner for which tlie band is noted.

Following are the details: — _ Boys' Race (under 16). Prizes, ss, 3s,' and 2s —D. Park 1, W. Patterson 2, T. Bell 3.

Hop, Step, and Jump. Prizes, 255, 10s, and os —R. Kidd (2ft 6in), 42ft sin, 1; C. Smith (4ft), 41ft, 2; T. Patterson (3ft 6in), 40ft 9in. 3. A. Ross (scr) and J. R. Martin (2ft) also competed. One Mile Bicycle Handicap. Prizes, 255, 12s 6d, and 5s —A. L. Shalders (scr) and J. E. Hamilton (lOOvds), dead heat, 1; G. C. Craig (60yds) 3. AY. Goulding (50yds) and H. Stewatr (120 yds also started. Shalders caught Hamilton, who had established a fair lead, about 150 yds from home, and these two raced wheel-and-wheel until the finish. Craig finished some distance behind. Time, 3min 19sec.

Duntroon Handicap (220 yards). Prizes, medal (21s) and 100s, 40s, and 20s —First heat: J. R. Wilson (9yds) 1, A. Ross (scr) 2. C. Smith (10yds) 3. T. Kane (10yds) also ran. AA'ilson won by about two yards, the second and third men being close up. Time, 23 3-ssec. Second heat: R. Kidd (12vds) 1, A. Chapman (Byds) 2. M. J. Bermingham (3vds) 3. Also started: 31. M'Pliee (svds). H. Norton (Byds), A Dobson (9vds), T. Greaney (12yds), J. Stewart (12yds). Kidd led all the way, winning somewhat easily by about 3ft, 2ft separating Chapman and Bermingham. Time. 23sec. Final heat: A. Ross 1, R. Kidd 2, A. Chapman 3. Ross (scr) got the best ot a good start, and, coming through his field, won by about a yard, a similar distance separating Kidd "and Chapman. Time, 23 3-ssec. Highling Fling. Prizes, 20s, 10s, and 5s —R. Thomson 1, R. Clark 2, AA. R. Stewart 3. The only competitors. Bovs 1 Race (under 1 Gj- Prizes 3s. 2s, and Is —AA' Earl 1, G. Hamilton 2, H. Field 3. Tossing the Caber. Prizes, 30s, 20s, and 10s—W. Gard (18in), 20ft Biin, 1; R. Donaldson (scr), 19ft 9.tin, 2: D. Campbell (6in), ISft 4iin, 3. G. Robertson (I8in), B. Johnston (2ft), and R. Dasfer (15in) also competed. Long Jump Handicap. Prizes 255. 10s, and os—R. Kidd (2ft 3m), 19ft lin 1: R- J- Martin (Ift 6in), 19ft 2in, 2; C. Smith (2ft Bin), 19ft 7in, 3. A. Ross (scr) also competed. In a first effort Kidd and Martin tied with 30ft, and the distances recorded indicate the result of the jump to decide first and second places. Bagpipe Music (reels and strathspeys). Prizes 30s, 15s, and 7s 6d —R. Thomson I. W. R. Smart 2, R. Clark 3. A. Frame also competed. 200 Yards Handicap. Prizes 40s. 20s, and 10s—First heat: H. E. Clayton (7vds) 1, J Sparks (11yds) 2, A. Ross (scr) 3. 31. M'Pliee (4yds) and H. Norton (Svds) also started. Clayton won rather easily by about 2yds. lvd separating Sparks and Ross. Time, 22 2-5 sec. Second heat: J. R. Wilson (Byds) 1 A. Chapman (7yds) 2, R. Kidd (11yds* 3' These were the only competitors. Wilson won bv about a yard. Time, 22sec. Final heat: J. R. Wilson 1, H. £. Clavton 2, A. Chapman 3. Wilson led all" the way. and won by about a yard, the others all close up. "Time, 21 l-Ssec. Wrestling (Cumberland style), open. Prizes 20s. 10s, and 5s—AA. Gard 1, Hislop 2, Campbell 3. ALso competed: B. Gard. „ Hieh Jump Handicap. Prizes, 2os, 10s. and ss—A. Ross (scr), sft 2tin. 1; T. "W. Patterson <3in). 4ft llin. 2; E. J. Martin (3in), 4ft lOiin, 3. G. Dunstan (4in">. 31- O'Connor (sin), and C. Smith (sin) siko competed. Bagpipe Musk', for those who natl n< ty-er won :i nrize. Prizes: Medal. 10s, and ss—Campbell 1, D- Borrie 2, T. Bruce 3. The only competitors. Two Wile Bicvcle Handicap. Prizes, Medal *a«d 305." 20s, and 10s—J E. Hamilton (I'JDyds) 1, A L Shalders (scr) 2, G. C. Craig (160 yds) 3. AA. Goulding (170 yds) nlso started. Shalders speedily caught up his handicap, and kent the race well in band forover a mile." when lie and Goulding collided. Both remounted, and Shalders made a determined effort to catch up the. lost distance, but l.e could not overtake Hamilton, who finished well in front. Time. 7min 8 1-osec. . 0 _ Throwing 161b Hammer. Prizes. 2os. 12s 6d, and 7s 6d-R. Douakbon ( 9 cr) coftoo n l; J. Robertson (Bft), 3<tt 9lln, 2%. Dasler (sft), 87ft 6Jin 3. I A- Mathieson (sft), J. Henderson (3ft), D Campbell (sft), and Pilford (Bft) Prte 20s. 10s. «nd *2#. Sfe A/Hoss ?, W. W.rdle 3 There were 16 competitors. Irish Jig—R- Clark 1, R. Thomson 2 t J. S. Solomon 3. Tlie only competitoldin Handicap. Prizes: Medal ii 1/30* and ss—J. R. TVilson. ?9 n (22yds) 2, M. Bermingham Chapman (18yds), H- Norton (18yds), i*. Dutician {*Vs<i s h ?n'd 'Bermingham. The filmed -won on the tape, witb about a foo L?" lj separating second and third. Tim , Mile Handicap. Prizes 50a. and 15s—C. Smith (28yds) ford (25vds) 2. J. Sparks (30.v*ds) 3 T. Kane "(scr). R. E. Wilson C2Syds) and D Greanev (35vds) also started, smith won a well-contested race by about one vard. less than two yards second and third men. Time, _min o *. Prizes. 255, 15s and 10s.— T. (7 points) 1. AY. Hutfliison (scr) 2, AY. Rosa (10 points) 3. h.

Hedges o> points) ami J. Dovey (9 points) also competed. .Maiden Race, 130 yards. Prizes. 2os. Los and 10s.—H. E. Clayton 1, T. Greaiiev 2.-J. H. Stewart 3. .1. Sparks, !•:. Dunstan. and R. -J. Martin also -tart- d. Gr>-anev got the best of the s-.ari. and established a lead lie could in,l maintain till the finish, being ran J;; b\ Clayton about 30 yards 1 rom :':e- tie- latter winning on the tape. .N't 1 lain-' than a yard separated the f phlf-d 13<ivs" Rare, under 12. —R. Cameron 1. \V. Cameron T. Beil 3. There were i two other competitors. lou Yards Handicap. I'ri/.' S. 40=. -0s and 111.-.. —First heat: A. lloss (scr; and A. Chapman (oyds) dead heat. H. Norton (oyds) and \V. lluxford (7yds) also ran. Huxford finished a good third. Time, 10 3-ssec. Second heatj J. ItWilson (ovds) 1, J. .Sparks (.yds) 2. M'Phee (3yds) also started. \\ ilson won by about a yard, 'lime, 10 3-ssec. Third heat: H. E. Clayton (oyds) 1. C. Smith (6yds) 2. Also started: J. H. Stewart (7yds), T. Greanev (7yds), E. Dunstan (7yds). This was a good heat, all finishing in a bunch, and inches only separating the placed men. Time, 10 3-ssec. Final heat: J. R. 'Wilson 1, A. Chapman 2, J. Sparks 3. A good race, all the competitors being well up. About two feet separated Wilson and Chapman, and one foot the Jatternamed and Sparks. Time, 10 3-osec. Putting 161b Ball. Prizes, 255, los and 7s 6a. —R. Dasler (4ft), 39ft lOin, 1; J. Mathieson (oft), 37ft 2in, 2; R. Donaldson (scr),* 35ft lin, 3. D. Campbell (4ft) also competed . Bagpipo Music (marches), open. Prizes, 30s. Los and 7s 6d.—R. Thomson 1, R. Clarke 2, A. Frame 3. W. R. Smart also competed.