BLUESKIN CALEDONIAN SOCIETY.

Otago Witness, Issue 3030, 10 April 1912, Page 62

BLUESKIN CALEDONIAN SOCIETY.

ANNUAL SPORTS GATHERING. The Blueskin Caledonian Society, a-n active, and energetic body, licit! its seventh annual sports meeting in Mr \V. M'Ewen's grounds at Waitati on Monday afternoon, in weoiher that struck a happy medium, being neither too cold for the spectators nor too hot for the competitors. The ground was slightly damp, and this had the effect of making tho track somewhat heavier than it would otherwise have been. The degree of popularity which this sports gathering has attained was attested to by the largo attendance of tho public, and the splendid f.olds in practically every event The number present was estimated at considerably over 400, a;id the gate money amounted to £l9 14s. The largo attendance is accounted for by the fact that Waitati is an extremely popular locality with holidaymakers, and the*©, principally represented by ladies, formed the bulk of the spectators. The arrangements were well carried out and the various events were got off with commendable despatch. Tho heaviest part of the work during tho afternoon fell to Mr A. G. Fen wick, starter and assistant handicapper, and to Mr M. Reasley, secietaay, and these gentlemen carried out their duties in a thoroughly satisfactory manner. Mr D. F. M Kay was mainly res)x>nsib!o for tho handicapping, and tho excellence of his work was made evident throughout tho afternoon in the close finishes to almost every race. This mado the judging of the running events a matter of considerable difficulty, and it; ono instance some trouble was experience;! in picking out th« placed men. The judges of ilia various «vents were.—Messrs J. Thorn, G. E, Cnartoiv W. M'Ewen. D. Uossons R. Moore. D. Reid, A. H. Lawronoe, J. Llovd. A. Kinghorn, J. Hunter, J. Dow, T. Stewart, and T. Downes. Mr A. Alexander made an attentive and obliging press steward, wihilo Mr J. R Hobbs, who was present, representing the AthleticUnion, also acted as timekeeper. A baud oomposed of mombers of tho Morningtor, and Katkora] Bands, and under tho baton of Mr J. M'Leon, discoursed excellent music aft frequent interval* during tho aftenoon. TRbe standard of running was remarkably

good, and all the men were evidently out to do their best, the result being keen co «v j petition A geld medal presented by Mr ! A. G. Fenwick as a. special prize to the ! winner of the District Handicap, was won by H. Blaeklaws, a youthful but speedy competitor. In the heavier field events ' competition was also keen, but M. J. M'Cabo was in splendid form and proved I too many for his opponents in all of the j four events. Th© Highland dancing of a : number of young people was distinctly ! good, and this competition aroused a great j deal of interest, as did also that in bag- | pipo music. The following are the results of Iho vari- .' oua events: — , T , r | MAIDEN HANDICAP. 150yds. —W. 1 Evans 1, K. E. Hair 2. Also started: J. C ..Stevenson. Won fairly easily. lime,-18 l-ssec. „ , ! PRESIDENT'S HANDICAP, 100yds.— First heat: .T. G. Forster, scratch, 1; J. R. Wilson, 4vds, 2. Also started: S. L. Robinson lvd'and W. Burridge 4yds. Time, 11 2-ssec. "Second heat: A. L. Hood. 4yds, '1; H. E. Clavton, syds. 2. Also started: W. J. Smith 2yds. Time. 11 l-ssec. Third heat: A. Mong, 6yds, 1; T. Sime, scratch, 2. Also started: J. Puddy Iyd, A. Tait 7vds. J. Kearnev svds, and E. Smith 2yds. Time, 11 l-ss.ee." Final: A. L. Hood 1, J. G. Forster 2, J. R. Wilson 3. A good race and a close finish. Time, Usee. | PUTTING 16lb SHOT.—M. J. M'Cabe i (scratch), 37ft Bin, 1; A. Park (sft), 35ft 1 2J,in. 2; A. Tait (6ft), 54ft llin, 3. Also competed: J. L M'Cabe 2ft 6in, F. P. Switalla. 3ft. J. M'Donald 4ft, R. Turr.bull . 4ft, and J. Jones 6wt. i WAITATI DASH HANDICAP, 75yds.— First heat: W. J. Smith, 4yds, l; J. G. Forster. scratch. 2. Also started: F. Kearney svds. J. Wilson 2yds. and E. E. Hair svds. " Time, 8 l-sseo. Second heat: J. Puddv, 2yds, 1; H. E. Clavton, 4yds, 2. I Also started: A. L. Hood Iyd and L. S. Rankin 6yds. Time. 3 l-ssec. Third heat: T Sir.ie, 2yds. 1; E. Smith, 2yds, 2. Also started: H. L. Batcman 3yds and 11. Crawford svds. 'J'ime, 8 l-s?ee. Final: W. J. Smith I,' E. Smith 2, J. Puddy 3. Another close finish. Time, Bsec. DISTRICT HANDICAP 200vds.— 11. Blacklaws, 9yds, 1; E. Brighton, syds, 2; W. Carson, 4yds, 3. Also started: A. Tait 4yds, G. Tait syds, T. Tait 4yds, and J. Wilson 2yds. Won rather easily, second and third being close together. Time, 25sec. i BAGPIPE MUSIC (Open).—J. Morrison 1, J. A. M'Donald 2, A. M'Kay 3. Also Cc mpeted : O. M'Kay and J. M'Callum. BLUESKIN HANDICAP, 200yds.—First : heat : A. Mong, 9yds, 1 ; A. S. Robinson, 3yds, 2; J. R. Wilson. Iyd. 3. Also started: A. L. Hood scratch, W. J. Smith 4yds, and J. Puddv 4vds. Time. 22 2-sscc. Second heat. F." Kearney, By<ls. 1; A. W. Valentine, 10yds, 2; T. Sime, 4yds, 3. Also started : L. S. Rankin llvds, E. Smith scr., and 11. Biarklaws lOvds. ' Time. 23 l-ssee. Final: A. Mong 1. A. S. Robinson 2, J. R. Wilson 3. An excellent race, all the men finishing close together. Time, 22 35sec. THROWING 16lb HAMMER.—M. J. M'Cabe (scratch). 109 ft 9in, 1; J. L. M'Cabo (10ft), 101 ft lOin, 2. The other competitors were E. F. Switalla Bft and A. Tait 10ft. YOUTHS RACK (under 18), 220yds.—H. I Blacklaws, lyd. 1; P. Toomey, syds, 2. Also started: J. C. Stevenson scratch and B. Kernan 3yds. Time. 28sec. TOSSING THE CABER.—M. J. M'Cabo (scratoh), 30ft 24in. 1; R. Paull (2ft 6in), 29ft lOin, 2 : E. F. Switalla (3ft), 29ft 5 in, 3. A. Park 2ft Gin and J. L. M'Cabe lft also competed. OROKONLT HANDICAP (Open), 440yds. —L. Robinson, syds, 1; H. Holmes. 12yds, 2: J. R. Wilson, scratch, 3. Also started: A. Mong 2vds, H. E. Clayton 10yds, E, Tangnov 12yds, W. M'Lonnan 14yds, D. L. , Matheson 12\i1a, and C. G. Wilson 14yds. A close finish, one yard separating each of the placed men. Time, 55 l-ssec. CUMBERLAND WRESTLING (Open).M. J. M'Cabe, 1; J. L. M'Cabe, 2. Other competitors were J. Semplc and A. Park. OPEN HANDICAP, 880vds.— A. Valentine, 13yds 1; G. A. Dunlop, 12yds, 2; F. Kearney, 4yds, 3. Also started : E. Tangncv 10yds, C. G. Wilson lOvds, D. L. Matheson 13yds. 11. Holmes scratch, W. J. Smith 4yds. and W. M'Laren 12yds. A ' good finish between the placed men. Time, 2min 19scc. ; HOP. STEP, AND JUMP (Open).-A. Valentine (2ft). 37ft 6in, 1; F. Kearney I (lft). 36ft lin, 2; E. Shiith (2ft). 34ft sin, !3. Also competed: E. Tangney 3fi, W. Smith lft 6in. It. Turnbull 4ft.' MARRIED LADIES' RACE. 50vds.—Mrs A. Tait. ], Mrs G. M'Grogor 2. Mrs A. Clark 3. Eiirht others also started. OPEN HANDICAP, one mile.—H. I Holmes, scratoh, 1; (.'. G. Wilson, iuyds, /.; A. Valentine, syds, 3. Those were the only three to finish. The other starters were: G. A. Dunlop 12yds, E. Tangney 12yds, and It. Dunlop 12yds. Time. smiri 2see. ! YOUNG LADIES' RACE. -Miss M. Farm 1. Miss E. Farra 2, Miss D. M'Cleary 3. Eleven competitors started. | JUVENILE DANCING.—Miss Carter I. Miss G. M'Connel 2. The other competitors ! were Misses N. Frame. R. M'Connel, R. Bain. j OPEN DANCING.—Miss J. Frame 1, I Miss J. Lemon 2. The other competitor were Miss M. Carter, J. Lemon, and G. ; M'Kay. I CONSOLATION RACE, 220yds.— F. | Kearney, syds, 1; .7. 0. Forster 2. Also j started: E. Smith 3yds, T. Sime 4yds, R. I Burridge 7yds. Smith actually ran into j second place, but was disqualified by the I judges on account of alleged jostling during the race. Time, 26500. BICYCLE RACE, five miles.-B. M'Kcr- [ nan, smin, 1; W. M'Laren, smin, 2; R. ■ Guinan, 3. Also started: C. Creighton 2min, J. J. Frew 3min, W. Hood scratch. j L. Maw 6min, H. Maw 4min, P. C. ClayI ton 3rniji, H. Dunne 2min, B. Sturgess I 3min, F. Mitchell 3min, W. Hall 3min. . Time. 16min 2sec.