SOUTH CANTERBURY CALEDONIAN SOCIETY'S SPORTS.

Timaru Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 3514, 2 January 1886, Page 2

SOUTH CANTERBURY CALEDONIAN SOCIETY'S SPORTS.

Patron — Mr D. Maclean. President — Ifr A. Sinclair. Vice- Presidents — Messrs W. Gunn and T. R. Jones. Directors — Messrs D. Maolean, W. Evans, E. Ferguson, J. G. Macpberson, J. Meikle, J. Bruce, T. Henderson. l>. Stuart, P. J. Bell, A and J. Havidson, J. Fraser, A. J. Quelch, H. B. Courtis, T. Jowsey, C. Palliaer, T. O'Driseoll. Hon. Treasurer -Mr J. ft. M'cpbprson. Secretary — Mr Sydney H. Davies. Judges : General Sports — Meesrs D. Mac-lean, T. Hendo Bon, D. Stuart 0. Palliser, J. Meikle, W. Kvane, W. Gunn. Bagpipe Mußic— Messrs A.Maophercon, A Sincl 'ir, A. Mart'n, J. Jfocdonald, J. N.Clark. Dancing and Costume Messrs A. Macpherson. J. Maodotiald, J. Fraser,' A. Sinclair, J. N. Clark. Irish Jig— Messrs T. O'Driscoll, M. tipillano, T>. Mahoney, J. Kelly. Bayonet Kxercisa — Lieut. •Col 'nel C. S. Bailey, commanding Militia ai d Volunteers, S.O. I lßlrict. Handieapper— P. J. Bell. Starter— Mr T. E. Jones, limekeeper — Vtr B. Ferguson. Tho eleventh annual gathering of the Pouth Canterbury Caledonian Society was held yesterday, and was even far more successful tban any previous one, wbioh is saying nut a little. Everything seemed to tend to make matters pleasant. Dnring the previous night a welcome rain fell, but ceased early m the morning, leaving the fields and plantations looking fresh, the air clear and pure, and the roads clear of dust. The eporta were held on the reserve at Patiti Point, about a mile and a half to the south of Timaru. The site is one v»hi-h could hardly be surpassed, for it overlooks the oo an to the ea?t, is close to the Domain to tie west, and gives visitors from the country or townspeople the choice of a ramble on the beaob or a pionio under the shelter of the Park trees, not five minutes' stroll. Then again rbe Breakwater, with the vessels lying m shelter inside of it, can be seen to the north, the high Southern Alps forming the background. Last year the sports were held on the Amateur Athletic Club's grounds, near the top of North street, but it was felt that these were too far away, and what is more, licked room for rambling. The reserve on which the Caledonian Society now meet is vested m trustees, namely, Messrs J. H. Butter, M.H.H., R. Turnbull, M.H.E.. W. EvantA. Sinclair. Macphereon, D. Stuart, and D. Mxclean. It may be used for any public ■ports. The Caledonian Society having leased it, have taken upon themselves to pat ifc m order, and, ere auotbor yw » pW*,lt

should present a very different appearance to what it does now. The Society, however, during the short space of time it has been m their hands have made many improvements. They have had it cleared of the tussock, ploughed up, and sown down m English grass, a substantial galvanised iron fence erected to enclose it, and a good running path made. This was really all thnt could be expected. By the first of January, 1887, we may look forward to seeing artificial terraces surrounding the track, and a greatei portion of the boundary of the reserve, whici is eight and a half acres m extent, planted with trees. But to come to the sports themselves. The officers of the Society are to be complimented on the popularity which they make them retain. This year the number of new competitor! was a matter of general remark. While no one wishes to see old faces and forms disappearing, it is none the less gratifying to observe new blood coming to the fore, and on this occasion there has been a strong and healthy stream of it. This is due not only to tlie handsome prizes given, but to the courtesy extended to and interest taken m all who take, directly or indirectly, actively or passively, a part m our Caledonian sports. There is an open field and no favor for the athletes, and plenty of room and good cheer for their friends, even if they were to hail from Patag nia. At an earlj hour the grounds were alive with people making preparations for the day's work, These mainly consisted of Sxing seats foi ladies and children round the oval, erecting booth b and tents, and pitting the finishing touch on the running path. A» th< morning grew, High Btreet became thronged with folk all bent on pleasure. Tlie traim landed fully 800 people, and m the afternoor quite 5000 were on the ground. Some complaints wero made as to the impossibility oi those outside the ring being able to see what was going on inside, owing to the crush and people inside standing up. The former evil will be remedied next year by the terrace; already mentioned and by other means, while to-day no one will be permitted to set foot on the oval except the judges, dircctort and competitors. The course itself is, roughly, onl\ seven laps to the mile, and it will be seen that it is not fair for spectators to rush the Bpace m the centre, more especially when wrestling, vaulting or dancing matches are taking place. As regards the day's sport, it was m every way good, The bagpipe music and tho dancing were features m themselves, and every event was hardly contested. The handicapping m some cases was decidedly indifferent, but those most immediately interested did not grumble very much. Mr W. Darby, of the Club Hotel, bad tbe general license booth, Mr J. Carmichael a refreshment booth and an excellent luncheon table, and Mr Ritchie also a refreshment booth, and drove a thriving trade all day. The police were m force, but had little to do, good behavior being the order of tbe hour. The Garrison Band and the i ipers (five m number) did a good deal to add to the day's enjoyment by playing, at intervals, musical selections of various kinds. We must not forget to mention that convalescent patients at the Hospital were admitted free of charge. The following special prizes were competed for yesterday m addition to those given by the Society : — Bagpipe music m costume, pibrofhu, Mr Darby's ; bagpipe mueio m costume, marches, Mr Meikle's ; bagpipe music m costume, for hoys, Mr Sinclair's ; one hundred yards maiden nice, Messrs Kett and O'Meeghan's ; beat dress-d Highlander, man (at his owe expense), Mr McMillan's medal, value Si 2s : best dressed Highlander, boy, under 12 jears Mr Cowan's ; Highland reel m costume, Mi MoLeod's medal ; 440 yards handicap hurdle race, Ballantyne and Co.'s ; Highland fling m costume, men, Mr Taylor's ; Highland reel m costume, boys, Mr Gunn's ; 880 yards handicap, N.Z. Clothing Factory's ; maiden wrestling, Cumberland style, Mr Newey's; one mile handicap walking, Messrs Drummond and Glasaon's ; sword dance m costume, men, Mr Bowden's j 440 yards handicap, Messrs Gabites and Plante's ; Irish jig, Mr O'Drisc ll's. The members of tho Society mustered at the Club Hotel at 10 a.m., and thence proceeded to the Grosvenor, where they fell m, and headed by the pipers and others m full Highland costume, and followed by tbe Band, marched to the ground. The particulars of the various ovents are as follows : — Quoits (21 yards) . First prize £2, second £1. J. Murphy 1 B. H. I every 2 F. Mallarity, R. Smith, and J. Fergus also competed. This event took a long time to denide, the competition m it being vory lean. Baopipb Musio m costusib — Pibrochs. First prizo £4, second £2, third £1. MoDonald (" The Prince's Salute ") ... 1 Campbell (" Mulbank's Salute ") 2 Munro (" Mulbank's Salute") 3 Bagpipe Mcaic Marches. Campbell (" Marchioneßsof 'l ullibardine") 1 McDonald (" 79th Highlanders' Farewell to Gibraltar ") 2 Munro (" Hopo Ver'a Quick Step ") ... 3 Xhe bagpipe music was the finest yet heard at any Caledonian gathering m New Zealand ; m fact the judges Baid it was the finest thej had heard m tho Southern Hemisphere McDonald, the champion piper, won the first prize for pibrochs m grand style, but tbe competition for marches proved so close that the judges found it necessary m order to dc justice to all to have the competitors a second tiae on the platform, with tbe result that our old friend Campbell secured chief honors. Baopipb Mdbic, for B»yg. First prize £2, second £1. A. Duncan— Marches, " Prince Albert's ;" strathspeys, "Miss Drummond of Perth j" reels, "Tullochowe" ... 1 B. Thomson — Marches, " Karl of Mansfield's ;" strathspeys, " Marquis of Huntley's Highland Fling;" reels, "^peed tbe plou'" i Thbowing 221 b Hammer. First prize £2 seoond £1. A. Martin (67ft 2in) ] J. Sullivan (63ft 7in) i J. Twomey also competed. Martin a: usual set the others too long a throw, and despite great effortß they could not beat it. 100 YAkDS Maidbk Race. First prize £2 second £1, third 10s. G-. Strachan 1 C. F. Cork 1 B. Holmes S B. Hobbs, Gerrity, and McKay also ran. The six named faced Mr Jones for th< Maiden and he got them away beautifully with the exception of Btrachan,who got awaj badly. Cork forced the pace at a great rate but within a few yards of the tape Strachar caught him, and a dead heat resulted Holmes was a splendid third, only losing bj a few inches ; tbe rest Tery close up. Tinu — 11 sec. Best Dbbssed Highlander (man). Firsl Prize £3, second £2. McDonald (McKenzie tartan) ] Gallic (Campbell tartan) i Campbell (Argyle-Campbell tartan) ... i Best Dbbbsbd Bot. First prize £1) teconc 15s, third 10s. A. Duncan (McKenzie tartan) ] B. Thomson (McDuff tartan) 5 J. MoKechnie (Forty Second tartan) ... * Bebt Dbbssed Bot (nnder ten years of age) Mr J. G. Cowan's special prize, Willie Darby (Boyal Stewart tartan) ... 3 Putting 22t8 Stone. Fin-t prize £2, second £1, third 10s. Daly (30ft Hin) J O'Neil (29ft Bin) 2 J. Sullivan (28ft 6in) S Tillor and M. Sullivan also competed. Aftei & Tery close contest tbe men were placed ai above. Nearly all were old competitors. 100 YABDS. First prize £3, second £2, third £1. PIRST HBAT. M. Gerrity (7yds) 1 J. Cullman (9yds) 2 W. Hobbs (3yds), T. McAuliffe (Byds), T Kenny (9yds) also ran. Gerrity very quickly passed MoAuliffe, Kenny, and Cullman and won a grand race by a yard, Kenny a splendic third. Time -10 2-sths sec. SECOND HBAT. R. Holmes (10yds) j J. Lewis (3yds) > 2 J. W. Velvin (2yd»), and J. Meßrmtnej (Byds) also ran. Holmes got off his mark «martly t and was never collared winning by n couple of yards. Lewis oame up well at the finish, and] bent Mcßratney easily. Time)—

THIRD HBAT. G-. Straohan (10yds) 1 i C. F. Cork (9yds) a J. Fraser (scr), W. F. Cork fscr), B. Hobbs (Byds), also started. Strachan won by a little over a yard from Cork, the others i bunched. Time 10 l-sth sec. , JOtFBTH BEAT. ; J. McGuinness tscr) 1 S. Fraser <syds) 3 [ A. McKinnon (3yds) also ran. McGuinnest . got away grandly, and won with ease by a i couple of yards. Time— ll sec. The final heat will be run off to-day, the eight pl»ced men named above being expected , to come to the starting post for it. > Highland Bbbl ik Costt/mb (men). First prize £3, second £2, third £1. 1 Munro 1 , Gallic 2 . Banks 3 1 Hiohland Bißti (boys). First, Mr Gunn's 1 prize of two guineas, second 10s, third ss. , R. Thomson 1 J. McKechnie 2 , R. McKay 3 . Vaulting ■with Pots. First prize £3, second £1, third 10s. , T. McAuliffe (9ft 3in) 1 | J. Hoskins (9 t) 2 ! Dorm and Myers also entered, bat tho t first-named could not get over Bft 6in, and i the other retired, the vaulting pole being too , supple for him His retirement was very ■ disappointing, as from his trials he showed r himself to be a first class vaulter. Tim, as '. usual, won very cleverly. 3 440 Yabds Handicap Hubdlb Racb. 1 First prize £3, second £2, third £1. , J. M. O'Connor (scratch) ... 1 , J. Fraser (scratch) 2 . S. Fraser (16»ds) 8 f T. Hobbs (scratch). T. McAuliffe (10yds), ; J. McGuinness (10yds), A. McKinnon | (10yds), F. Gordon (20yds), M. Gerrity [ (20yds ', and A Dorm (25yds) al-o ran. i Mr Jones got the lot away as one man, and i Dorm m the front rank made the pace at a i great rate. All cloned up at the corner leadt ing into the straight, and when the hurdle there was jumped Gerrity came out of the i ruck with a grand spurt, and passing the i stand the first time had a lead of some ■ lengths, Dorm lying next, the rest, with tho I exception of O'Connor who was last, being \ all together. Along the back straight O'Con- , nor began to move, and passing all tbe others went m chase of Gerrity. Unfortunately he i 'ell at tbe last hurdle, and allowed O'Connor i to assume the lead, which be kept to tho end, . winning by about three yards ; tho two i Fraaers were a good second and third rea- , pectively ; the rest straggled m. Time — lmin Sis- c. Highland Fling ih Costcmb (Men) First , prize £3, second £2, third £1. , Munro 1 Banks 2 . GaUio 3 The dancing both by men and boys was , first-class, and was keenly watched by the ■ thousands of spectators. Ihe resul s are as 1 above, the judges having much difficulty m coming to decisions. 880 Yabds Handicap. First prize, £3, ; second, £2, third, £1. J. McAuliffe (HOyds) 1 J. Whelan (40yds) 2 ■ J. M. O'Connor (scr) 3 J. Fraser (15yds), T. Hobbs (20yds), D. • Shine (30yds), S. Wotton (35jds), J Bennett i (fiOydsi, T. McAuliffe («Ovd 9 ), R. Holme 3 i (60yds) . ar.d A. Dorm (70yd») . also ran. i Iho large field of eleven dressed for this ; race, and after being placed on their marks , were let go fairly well, O'Connor having, • perhaps-, the worst of the start. Holmes > again made quick pace, but did not lust, ', Rennett and J. McA uliffe soon passing him. I The latter was never caught, but tho others > made a grand race of it. O'Connor, amid > great applause and much excitement, was quickly passing man after man, but on reach--1 ing Whelan tbe latter gamely spurted, and i passing O'Connor turning into tho straight, , got second honors by about a yard. O'Con- ' nor ran with a big h art, but was very much distressed, and T. Hobbs finished a splendid ■ fourth ; the others eased up m the straight. • Time — 2min 12lsoc. 1 2iO Yards Handicap First prize £3, second £2, third £1. TIBBT HBAT. Ci. Strachan (20yds) 1 ' J. Cullmann (18yds) 2 T. Charters (16yds) 3 J. W. Velvin (scratch), and T. McAuliffe (16yds) also ran. This proved a comparatively easy win for ' Strachan. Charters tried hard for second 1 honors, but on turning into the straight 1 Cullman shook him off. SECOND HEAT. R. Holmes (20yds) 1 ' J. Lewis (6yds) 2 W. Hobbs (6yds) 3 i F. Gordon (15yds) alto ran. ! The field from the start closed up, and though Hobbs and Lewis tried hard, they were not able to catch Holmes, who won by five or six yards. About a yard separated the , second aud third men. i THIBD HBAT. [ M. Gerrity (14yds) 1 ; S. Fraser (10yds) 2 r A. McKinnon (6yds) 3 The trio were got awny to a good start, b and McKinnon immediately raced up to and ) passed Fraser, but the latter again resumed b second position about fifty yards from the ) tape. Gerrity won from tbo start by about I four yards. , rOTJBTH HBAT. . B. Hobbs (20yds) 1 , C. F. Cork (18yds) 2{ T. Kenny (18yds) 3 J. McGuinness (scr) also ran. McGuinness was handicapped out of the race, and . never had a show. Cork pressed Hobbs m the straight, bat was unable to catch him. A good third. Maiden Wrestlino (Cumberland style). i First prize £2, second £1 10 i, third 10s. » D. Angland 1 J.Walsh 2 L T. Twomey 3 ' T. Moir, V. Olsen, A. Cruickshank, J. 3 Alexander, and B. Wilson also competed. I I his contest proved one of the best of tbe day, and although a new feature m the sport, i as will be seen, filled well. Each pair were fairly well matched, but the placed men had r hard struggles for the much-coveted laurels. ■ Omb Mile Handicap Waikino. First prize £3, second £2, third £1. J. M. OTtonnor (scr) 1 ' T. Clarke (HOydsl 2 A. Dorm (160 yds) 3 r W. Hobbs (120vds), and J. Moßratney ' 040 yds), also walked. The course was so 1 laid off that tbe competitors had to go ' seven times round to win. The first ' change to come off wag Clarke passing the 1 leaders and walki g off with tbe lead at a great rate. The fifth lap had been well entered on when O'< onnor passed Mcßratney . and Dorm, Hobbs having fallen out. Amid great applause the old champion spurted repeatedly to overhaul Clarke, but it was not | till tbe last lap had been entered on th the caught up to him. Clarke stuck well to . O'Connor for a few yards, but the old favorite , was not to be denied, and, walking m the J garaesfc manner, name away from ( larke stride by stride, and won a great race by 15 • yards. Dorm beat Moßratney easily for third plxce. Swobd Dancb iw Costitme (men). First I prize £2 and special prize, second £2, third £1. • Bank. 1 ! Munro 2 I Gallic 3 f The winner danced beautifully and without 1 a fault. The others touched the swords, and so lost their chance for first prize. ' 440 Yabds Handicap (m heats). First prizo £2, second £1 10s, third £1. FIRST HBAT. \ T. Hobbs (syds) 1 ' J. Fraser (syds) f • J. McGuinness (13yds) . f ' W. Hobbs (13yds), S. Fraser (14yds), T. | MoAuliffe (15yds), A. MoKinnon (16yds), 1 and D. Shine (20yds) also ran. The lot got away to a grand start, McGuinness, if anything, being first on his legs, L and by the time he had turned into the S straight he had passed all the leading men, r and was running with a strong lead. On : entering the back running MoAuliffe ran l { into third place. T. Hobbs and J. Fraser > • were then coming up fast, and m the homo .(run they were close ou McGuinness' heels. Half ■*&■? dWn tfc& rttateht J. Hp£bs pat on

• spurt and passed McGuinness a few yards from the tape. A yard further J. Fraser collared Mc<»uinnesi, and a desperate race for •econd honor* ensued, resulting m a dead heat. The others were well up. SECOND HEAT. J. Cullraan (30yds) 1 T. Kenny (25yd») 2 H. Rennett (25vds) 3 W. F. Dawe(l7yds), M. G»rrity (20yds), R. Dorm (85yds), and J. Whelan (25yds), also ran. Cullmann made the running from the start, and all hough hard pressed by Kenny, Bennett an.l Dorm, he came away m the straight aid won comfortably by about four yards. Kenny got into a good position ia the beginning of the race, and though Bennett tried hard to OTerhaul him m the straight he had to be content with third place. FINAL HBAT. J. McGuinness (13yds) ... 1 T. Kenny <25.yds) 2 J. Cullmann 130 yds) 8 T. Hobbs (syds) and J. Fraser (syds) also ran Kenny at the pistol shot sprang to the front. At the back McGuinness spurted, challenged and passed Cullmann at the turn into the . straight, and went m pursuit of Kenny. The Tatter finding Mcftuinness was fast overhauling him spurted and tried hard to beat him, but it was useless, and he had to acknowledge himself beaten on the tape by i> foot. About a couple of yards separated Kenny and Cullmann. Ibibh Jia. First prize, £8, second, £2, third, £1. B. Mahoney ... 1 W. Angland 2 P. McCarthy ... 3 P. Cordon, M. Ryan, R. Thomson, W. W lliams, and J. Sullivan also danced. This was a most closely contested event, and proToked keen interest. ToasiNO the Cabkb First prize, £2, second, £1, third, 10s. Daily (*3ft 6in) 1 Moir (32ft 6in) 2 Tilley (31 ft Sin) 3 Sailob'B Hobnpipb (boys). First prise, £1, second, 10s. B.Thomson 1 J, McKechnie 2 The dancing was excellent, and it was tho unanimous verdict that it would take the most practised sdult dancer to beat the boys. This concluded the first day's sports. THE CONOERT. The annual concert was held m the evening m the Theatre Boyal, and wa9, as m Former years, a most pronounced success. 'he dress circle, stalls and pit were crowded to excess, tlie Thi-atre being positively besieged many minutes before the doors were opened. We are very glad to see these concerts meet with such success, as tho Society spare no efforts to secure the most talented vocalists and instrumentalists. This j ear the arrangements were perfect, and the way everything passed off redounded greatly to tho credit of Messrs A. Sinclair. W. Gunn, B. Ferguson and D. Stuart, the Concert CommitU-0. The concer was opened by tho whole company sii'ging the National Antbo«i, after which the Oarrison Band played that grand selection " Bonnie Scotland " m a manner that elicited hearty applause and which showed that the Band well understood fair Scotia's national music. Miss lnnes, an old favorite, and without whoso presence a>-d singing a Scotch concert would not he deemed a success, was tho first voculist to appear, and she rendered that lovely song "Caller Ou" m Bucta a telling way as to evoke great applnuse. An encoro followed at a matter of courjn. Mr Hosie, of Pareora, was »et down for tho next song, but owing to his unavoidable absence, the programme was departed from somewhat. The next item -a fantasia on the flute by Bandmaster Herd — was an entire novelty, and was so delightfully played as to take everyone by surprise. 'Tis Tory seldom m the colonies one hears the flute played well, and that Mr Herd had done wisely incboosi-g Bcotch airs for his fantasia was "pparent, for their beauty was noticed as soon as ho had played a few bars, and tho whole proved moat conclusively that ho is a finished player on tho instrument named Miss Currie, of « hristchurch, then sang " Dinna Ooss tho Burn, Willie," so sweetly and perfectly as to much incrense — if that, were possible - hei 1 popularity with a Timaru audience, and she had to "reappear. Hor encore son • created much amusement ' hose who are fond of " tripping it lightly " much f njoyed seeing Masters Mrßae and Mr Banks go through the Reel of Tulloch. The dancing was exceptionally good, and " wee Roddie " — by-tho-bye ono year older since he lust de'itfbteH us was greatly cheered and op plauded for his "quite at home" inannner and bis capital tripping. The dancers got a most una- imous recall, but as time would not allow of it, they did not reappear. Miss Haigh's deep contralto voice trilling the " Lady of the Lea,' proved a rich contrnst to the song thnt bad gone bef >re, and the way Bhe sang left nothing to be deeir d j m fact we have never beard her before to such advantage. She had, of course, to once more face the audience. Mr Branson, of Ashburton, sane, "The McGregor's Gathering " moat spiritedly and being followed by Mies Kidd, of tho same town, with that touching number, " Here's a Health, Bonnie Scotland, to Thee," such applause was created as transiently filled a few hearts with envy at the thought of " The Hub " possessing two such accomplished singers. Both the lady and gentleman named had to respond to most unanimous encores. The trio, " Willie BreweH a peek o' Maut," sang by Messrs Martin, Foloy and Warrington, was the next item, and was thoroughly appreciated by the vast audience, the gentlemen named bping m splendid voice, and, as a consequence, each did justice to his part. It was to our old friend Mrs Rout, of Temuka, however, that was reserved the power to move the audience deeply, and we ere sure the way shn sang " Auld Robin Gray " will long be remembered by them as one of the sweetest and best musical treats they have over had the pleasure of listening to. Tho echo of the last note sung by her had scarcely died away ere moßt deafening applause sounded from every part of the Theatre. Mrs Rout courteously responded to the encore The first part of the concert was brought to a, close by Mr Mac Lean Dunn of Ashburton singing m first-class style " Ihe wee windy," for which he was loudly applauded. The Garrison Band commenced the second part of the concert by playing the fantasia " Memories of Scotland," which went even smoother than the opening selection. We may as well mention that the music discoursed by (lie Band, also some other Scotch pieces, were presented by the Caledonian ' ociety, and were practised specially for this year's gathering. All musicians k> ow tht Scotch music is amongst the most difficult of any to play and we think they will agree with us that the Band deserve highly complimenting on the excellent way they have so far mastered its intricacies, and the highly creditable manner they play it. To once more take up the prog ammo, however. Most of the ladies and gentlemen who sang during the first part also sang m the second, Mrs Bout Bmging " May o£ Argyle '* Miss Currie "My Heather Hills ;" Miss Haigh, " The Maid of the Mill ;" Miss Innos, " Hamo o' my heart, Auld Scotland ■," Miss Kidd, " The Scottish Emigrant's Farewell ;" Mr Branson " Flora Macdonald's Lament " All the eineera acquitted themselves well, and the audience were so delighted as to become most evicting on the point of encores, which m all instances were courteously responded to. The other numbers were the duet '" Lassie wad ye loe me?" which was sung by Misses lnnes and Currio. The voices blended beautifully, aud the result was a pronounced success. The Highland Fling, by Mr Banks, was exceptionally well danced, and tho Sailor's Hornpipe, by Master Thompson, champion dancer of the City of the • lama, created quite a. furore, and the audience were not satisfied till he bad bowed his acknowledgments. Before concluding the concert, tho President of the Bocioty — who, by-tbe-bye, was m full Highland costume — thanked the audience for their attendance. The singing of " Auld Lang Syne" brought a most successful concert to a close. The programme lor this evening appears m another column, and as it is quite as good as the ono gone through last evening, wo anticipate tho Thcatro will be iigtin crowded,