CALEDONIAN SOCIETY

Otago Daily Times, Issue 16339, 23 March 1915, Page 3

CALEDONIAN SOCIETY

— o '. SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS. Everything points to a. record attendance of parents, scholars, and the public this it'tcrnooii to witness the third annual schools' championships on the Caledonian Ground. This popular gathering, which is held under the auspices of the Caledonian Society, will start at 1.30, and a varied programme of running, jumping,, obstacle and walking races, together with tugs-of-war, massed displays of physical drill, marching , , etc., combined with amateur athletic events, will bo presented. The massed display of 700 girls attired in white should b.e worth going a long way to see. The various evolutions are very attractive, and reflect great credit on Mr John Hanna, who is responsible for the_ training of the pupils. To lend an additional air to the scene, music will be discoursed by the- band of the 4th Otago Regiment (by permission of Colonel M'Ara) and the massed drum and fife bands from the various schools under the direction of Mr James Ronnie The following handicaps have been declared by Mr A. W. Mercer for the amateur events: — 220 Yards.—Perkins scratch, Barton 4£ yards,. Andrews s£, Connor 7i, Muir Bf. Alloo Bi, Austin 84, Townrow Hi, Blundell Hi, Burrow 12, Govan 12. Half-mile.—Swinney scratch, Crimp 4 yards. Beatson 10, Govan 25, Hogg 30, Morton 30, Newall 40, M'Lennan 40, Low 40, M'Allan 50. . One Mile.—Beatson scratch, Crimp 8 yards, Hogg 50, Frye 80, Newall £o,' M'Lerinan CO, Swanson £5, Cotter 90, Greer 145, Glasso 145, M'Allan 145. Broad Jump.—Austin scratch, Burrow 12 inches, Nutting 12, Hewitt 15, Finlay 15, Henderson 15, Davy ' 15, J. Harvey 15, Luckhurst 27, Perkins 27, Swinney 27, Govan 30, S. Harvey 33, Holman 33, Reid 36, M'Lennan 42, Thomas 42, • Relay Race.—Pacific Harriers scratch, Caversham Harriers 20 yards, D.A.A.C. 25, 'Varsitv Harriers 30. *'''".