CALEDONIAN SPORTS

Waikato Times, Volume 92, Issue 14254, 3 January 1920, Page 5

CALEDONIAN SPORTS

SUCCES&J-'UL INAUGURAL MEETING. r BIG ENTRIES AND .ATTENDANCE, Success attended the inaugural sports, dancing, and musical carnival of : the Waikato' Caledonian and Social Society, held at Claudelands, yesterday, j The weather was, for the most part, fine, and the attendance exceeded by I far the expectations of the committee. The programme was, exceedingly attractive ■ i ,‘ho -value of the trophies, •which totalled £440. acted as a great inducement to outsiders to compete. The meeting an excellent augury for the future, and with careful nursing, this carnival, which it is proposed to make a permanent fixture, should develop into a’ very important function. It has had a good start, and should be fostered. The Caledonian events were carried off smoothly, and without hitch, but there was a sad lack of oganisation on the athletic side, almost Amounting to muddle, and the committee will have to look to this in future if success is to attend its gatherings. The carnival was a welcome change for Waikato, and a good strong breath of the Highlands permeated the atmosphere, which was full of pipes, kilts, Jfetnd strange language. Every credit ’Wjfciue to the president, Mr J. Gordon, secretary, Mr W. M. Keenan, and the committee for their excellent effort, the result of which was success. The judge of the piping was Mr D. McKechnic; of the dancing, Mr W. Bolton; ■ , of the athletic events, Messrs E. P. Stevens and J. Dickson. The gate receipts totalled £157, representing entry payments by 4000 people. Fololwing are the concluding results: Open Handicap, 880yds.—J. Marsh, 35yds, 1; L. Peebles, 45yds, 2; W. E. Prosser, 35yds, 3. Time, 2.8. Open Handicap, 440yds. —G. Davidson, 4yds, 1; J. B. McMicken, 30yds, A. W. Dormer, scr., 3. Time, 52sec. Caledonian Championship, 1 mile.— L. Peebles, 90yds, 1; W. E. Prosser, 95yds, 2; N. M. Cantell, 70yds, 3. Time, 4min. 55sec. Association Football Match, five aside. —Hamilton 2. Huntly 0. Boys’ Race, 11 and over. —IB All-sopp-1, H. Capamagian 2,, F. Thomas 3. Boys’ Race, under 11.—B. Wilson 1, C. Latta 2, N. Innes 3. CALEDONIAN EVENTS. Scotch Reel, boys and girls unc er 1«. ' —Miss E. PM’.lips, 38 points, 3; Miss A. Ramsey, 36 points, 2; Miss E. Patler--30 points,*3. v ßean Triubhias, males.—A. Cameron, 1. Sean Triubhias, girls a;.her 18. — Miss Gladys Denz, JS points, B; Miss A. Ramsey, 35 points, 2; Miss E. Patterson, 34 points, 3. Irish Jig.—L. M. Halerow, 1. Hornpipe, girls over IS years. —Miss M. Thorn, 39 points, ]; Miss D. McLean, 37 points, 2. Under 18 years. Miss G. Denz, 38 points, 1; Miss K. Crawford, 36 points, 2; Miss A. Ramsey, 35 points, 3. Highland Fling (novices).— Miss M. Trcanthen, 34 points, 1. CONCERT. In the evening a Caledonian concert was held at the Frankton Town Hall, which was largely attended. All competitors were given free admittance, the door receipts, despite this fact, amounting to £l3 11s. The concert was thoroughly enjoyed, and was followed by a dance. CHRISTMAS EOXES. TPiig selection of Christmas presents g.vmg oi which is such a sure sigi <>i“Jmitunl goodwill, and is such a source of pure unalloyed delight, is made casie; this vear than ever at Paul’s 800 l TArcade. Here is provided a handsonu -selection of attractive and good book: that are well worth inspecting. Leathc goods are again in great demand fo presents, and Paul’s have a choio selection of the very latest designs •General farev goods, suitable for hot I ladies and gentlemen, are to be* fonni in abundance at Paul s. The chiklrei " too, have not been overlooked, am these who are anxious to uphold th ancient custom of treating the: friends to Christmas boxes, should aval themselves of the opportunity of m snooting the stocks of Paul s 800 ' Arcade before makmg their selection 54