Caledonian Sports.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume XXIV, 28 December 1926, Page 5

Caledonian Sports.

WAIMATE SOCIETY’S GATHERING POSTPONEMENT AFFECTS ATTENDANCE OFFICIALS FOR 1926. HON. LIFE MEMBERS—Messrs R. R. G. Rattray, D. A. Morgan, Geo. Miller, D. A. Fulton, A. McLauchlan. PATRON—J. Bitchener, Esq., M.P. PRESIDENT—C. G. Holmes, Esq. SENIOR VICE-PRESIDENT—A. HAWKE, Esq. JUNIOR VICE-PRESIDENT—C. J. JACKSON, Esq. HON. TREASURER—W. G. Paul, Esq. DIRECTORS.—J. Betten, L. Betten, J. Brohan, H. Cameron, R. R. Clear, C. Clark, A R. Cooper, F. Drayton, W. E. Evans,, S. I. Fitch, W. F. George, P. Hynes, R. Kirk, M. Kennedy, Jr., Allan McPherson, W. D. Paterson, R. R. G. Rattray, John Reid, F. Simpson, H. Willetts. SECRETARY—AIbert J. Hoskins. REFEREES, JUDGES, STEWARDS, ETC. RUNNING —W. Lindsay, Referee. CYCLING—A. Hawke, Referee. STEWARDS —B. Averis, C. Averis, J. Brohan, L. Betten, R. R. Clear, C. Chamberlain, C. Clarke, W. E. Evans, S. I. Fitch, F. J. Henshaw, Dorn. Keyes, i L. C. McLauchlan, J. Stewart. ' HAMMER, BALL AND CABER—J. Reid (Referee), J. Betten, T. H. Dunstan, R. Fleming, H. Willetts. JUMPING —C. J. Jackson (Referee), F. Drayton, J. Hieks, W. D. Paterson. WRESTLING—P. Hynes (Referee), J. F. Cooney, M. Cooney, M. Lawlor, M. Thyne, T. Twomey. PIPE MUSIC AND DANCING—K. Cameron (Judge). Stewards’—J. Borthwick, A. R. Cooper, A. Fyall, P. Hunter, J. H. Mitchell, Allan McPherson. QUOITS—J. Briggs (Referee). STARTER—W. J. Kennard. TIMEKEEPERS—R. Cameron and C. S. Hood. LAPTAKERS —L. Betten and L. C. McLauchlan COMPETITORS’ STEWARD—H. Cameron RING MASTERS'—F. C. Childs and H. Harrison. SUPERINTENDENT—The President, Mr. C. G. Holmes HANDICAPPERS—Cash Events, Mr. J. D. Forbes (Handicapper for North Otago Centre, N.Z.A. & C.U.; Amateur Events, Mr. E. D. Mcßae, Timaru. RECORD SECRETARY—T. S. Mitchell ASST. RECORD SECRETARY—J. L. Menzies.

The Waimate Caledonian Society, along with many other sports bodies, were not kindly treated by the clerk of the weather in the matter of climatic conditions for their annual sports gathering to have been held on Boxing Day. Since the. inception of the Waimate gathering local people have always looked forward to it with the keenest enthusiasm. The Society has experienced some lean years, but of recent years there appears to have been a revival of sport, and for the Boxing Day meeting competitors from places some distance away, as Christchurch Oamaru, etc., entered, making this year’s entries as good as ever. The surrounding districts were also well represented. However, the weather on Christmas Night gave no indications of an improvement by the room ing, and when the Directors met early on Boxing morning to eosider whether or not the sports should be held, the rain was then coming down so heavily that it was deemed inadvisable to hold the fixture and the sports were accordingly arranged for to-day. It was rather un lucky that the decision «had to be ar rived at early in the morning, as later in the day the weather cleared, there were many intending sportsgoers in the town. Early this morn ing the weather looked anything but promising, but as the day progressed the clouds disappeared, and Old Sol for a time sent his glad rays down upon the sodden earth. A light wind helped greatly to improve the conditions underfoot, with the result that there was a fair attendance at the meeting. The long programme of splendidly arranged events was got off punctually and in a manner affording satisfaction to the competitors and pleasure to the spectators. The directors of the Society are to be congratulated on the complete arrangements and the efficient manner in which they discharged their multifarious duties, which culminated in a successful day’s sport. Considering the great amount of rain that has fallen over the holiday period the cycling and running tracks were in excellent, condition. The Waimate cycling track is one of the best in South Canterbury and the competitors are invariably satisfied with the conditions, which probably accounts for the good entries. The Silver Band rendered an appreciable musical programme, and the Pipe Band also livened up the proceedings throughout the day.

The Results. The following are the results up to the time of going to press:— Running. Maiden Handicap, 100 yards, first 40/-, second 15/-, third 10/(5): K. Smith Iyd 1, J. C. Borwick I yd 2, D. Hartnett 1 yd 3. Time II 2/5 secs. Half yard separated placed men. One Mile Amateur Handicap, first trophy £2 2s, second £1 Is (4): F. F. Simpson (50yds) 1, K. Giles (50 yds) 2. Only two finished. Half Mile Handicap (Open) First £5, second £2, third 10/-. (8): H. S. Johnson (40yds) 1,. R. G. Allan (ser) 2, W. Smyllie (40yds) 3L Time 2.2 1/5'.. Won easily, Allan just beating Smyllie for second place. 100 Yards Amateur Handicap, first £2 2s, second £1 Is. First heat (3) L. H. Bishop (4yds) 1, D. J. Moffatt (7yds)' 2. Time 11 secs. Won easily. Second Heat (3) :A. Dobbs (9yds) 1, A. D. Bishop (s|yds) 2. Time 10 4/ssees. Third Heat (3): A McNeill (81yds) 1, A. F. Hayman (7yds) 2. Time 10 4/ssecs. Final (,6) :A. D. Bishop (51yds) 1, A. Dobbs (9yds) 2, A. McNeill (81yds) 3. Time Io> 2/ssees. A close finish. Caledonian Handicap, 120yds first £l2, Seeond £5, Third £3 First Heat (4): J. H. Harris (2yds) 1, S. A Polaschek (6yds) 2, Time 12 1/5 secs. Close finish. Second Heat (4) E. M. Burns (6yds) 1, IS 1 . F. Hansen (sJyds) 2. Time 12 2/ssecs A close finish. Third Heat (5): L. C. Veitch (51yds) 1, D. I. Barclay (101 yds) 2. Time 12 1/5 secs. Won easily. Final (6): L. C. Veitch (51yds) 1. D. I. Barclay (101yds) 2, E. M. Burns (6yds) 3. Time 12 l/ssecs. Won by a yard. 120 yards Handicap, boys under 16 years. First 20/-, second 10/-, third 5/-: W. Ainge 1, M. Cochrane 2 N. Anderson 3. Time 131 secs. Seven started. 880 Yards Amateur Handicap, trophies £2 2s, second £1 Is, (8) : A. 11. Malcolm (28yds) 1, F. F. Simpson (38yds) 2, E J MeEachcn (scr) •3. Time 2.8. A great finish, Simpson just failing to overtake Malcolm, inches separating. One Mile Handicap (Open) first £6. second £2, third 10/- (8): D. L. Tate (30yds) 1, J. H. Thompson (40 yds) 2, J. Sim (75yds) 3. Time 4.40 1/5: These were the only then to finish. Allan and Smyllie dropped out after going about three parts of the journey.

220 Yards Amateur Handicap trophies first £2 2s, second £1 Is. First Heat (4): A H Malcolm (2yds) and A. D. Bishop (7yds) dead heat 1, J. McEachen 3. Time 25 l/ssecs. Second Heat (3): L H. Bishop (3yds 1, F. Gibson 2. Time 25 2/5 secs. Third Heat (5): A. Dobbs (14yds) 1, A. B Hayman (scr) 2. Time 24 3/5 Cycling. One Mile Bicycle Handicap, youths 18 or under, first £3, second £l, third 10/- (8) : J. M. Ryan (70yds) 1, A. Hansen (40yds) 2, R. A. Pashby (ser) 3. Time 2.22 1/5. The field were together at end of first lap. Turning for the straight Ryan left the bunch and came home an easy winner by four lengths. Half Mile Bicycle Handicap, first £3, second £l, third 10/- First Heat (6): R. A. Pashby (55yds) 1, A. Hansen (70yds) 2, D. Underwood (50yds) 3. Time 1.3 2/5. Second Heat (6): R. A. Pashby (35yds) 1, F. C. Ward (20yds) 2, F. Flanagan (35yds) 3. Time 1.3 2/5. Third Heat (4): F. G. Poole (70yds) 1, J. M. Ryan (70yds) 2, H. W. Birch (40yds) 3. Time 1.5 1/5. Final (9) : A. Hansen (70yds) 1, J. M. Ryan (70yds) 2, F. Flanagan 3. Time 1. 2 1/5. Won by four lengths. Poole fell, but was not seriously injured. One Mile Bicycle Handicap, First £5, (Second £2, Third 10/-. First Heat: H. Watson (65yds) 1, F. Flan agan (65yds) 2, G. W. Wilds (100 yds) 3. Time 2.12 1/5. C. F. Smith and F. Stewart also rode. Second Heat: A. Hansen (140yds) 1, D. Underwood (100yds) 2, W. S. Jones (150yds) 3. Time 2.8 4/5. Phil. O’ Shea, H. W. Birch and F. McKay also rode. Third Heat: R. A. Pashby (110yds) 1, J. M. Ryan (140yds) 2, R. Chamberlain (90yds) 3. Time 2.11 3/5. F. C. Ward, W. R. Hamlyn G. F. Sauer and G. R. Geddes also rode. Final Mile Cycling Handicap (7): F. Flanagan (65yds) 1, A. Hansen (140yds) 2, D. Underwood (100yds) 3. Time 2.7 4/5. One and a Half Miles Bicycle Handicap, first £4, Second 30/-, Third 10/-. First Heat: A. Hansen (200yds) 1, F. Flanagan (90yds) 2, C. F Smith (160yds) 3. Tiiiie 3.23 3/5. P. O’Shea, G. W. Wild, and W. S. Jones also rode. Second Heat: D. Underwood (145yds) 1, F. G. Poole (ItlOyds) 2, F. McKay (190yds) 3. Time 3.30. F. C. Ward and A. Stewart also rode. Third Heat: R. Cham berlain (130yds) 1, H. Watson (00 yds) 2, R. Pashby (150yds) 3. Time 3.31 4/5. R. Hamlyn, J M, Ryan G. Sauer and C. Woods also rode. Final' (7) : R. Chamberlain (130yds) 1, F. Flanagan (90yds) 2, H. Watson (90yds) 3. Time 3.25. Piping and Dancing. Bagpipe Music, Marches, first 60/soeond 40/-, third 20/- (5): G. M. Robertson 1, Jack Cameron 2, G. Yardley 3. Strathspeys and Reels, first 60/-, second 40/-, third 20/- (6): Jack Cameron 1, G. Robertson 2, G. Yardley 3. Highland Fling, girls under 10 years, 15/-, 7/6, 2/6: Beatrice Hall 1, Hazel Doran 2, May Duncan 3. Highland Fling, girls under 12 years, 15/-, 7/6, 2/6. (6): N. Liddell 1, B. Hall 2, N. Spavin 3. Field Events. Putting Light Ball Handicap, first 30/-, second 10/-, third 5/-. W. Hen shaw (2ft) 31ft Ilins 1, D. McCarron (scr) 28ft 2, D. Patterson (2ft 6ins) 27ft 6ins 3. Throwing Light Hammer Handicap (Maiden), first 30/-, second 10/third 5/-: A. Eathorne (scr) 88ft Bins 1, J. McDonald (6ft) 84ft sins 2, W. Smyllie (6ft) 79ft Sins 3.