Alexandra Caledonian Society.

Alexandra Herald and Central Otago Gazette, Issue 348, 8 January 1903, Page 5

Alexandra Caledonian Society.

IXNL'AL NEW YEAR .-fOlll.-. Chieftain, Mr M Macdonaid ; iTesidcuL, Mr J G Closs; Vice-presidents. Messrs W 'llievers, James Keluiau, W A Thevers" James Geddes, J D Buchanan; Starter, Mr W Nicholson; Handicappers, - ' Jle=-rs J aims. E Marslin, J Gallie ; .Tudges—Running, Messrs W A Theycrs aid J G : lojs ; Wrestliug, Messrs H Tohiil, John Gartley, and L Anderson : Stone and Hammer, Messrs M Scott and J c M'Pherson; Music and Dancing, Mr James Nicholson; High Jump, -viessrs D Livingstone and James Carroll; Vaulting, Messrs D Livingstone and James Carroll ; Pony Races-Mr James Kelman ; Starter of Pony Races Mr F Gay: Handicappers of Pony Races Messrs G Hastings, E Carter and John Rivers: Judges of Boy's Wrestling, Messrs W Noble and ,1 Gartley; Judge of Quoits, Mr James Robertson; Timekeeper. Mr John Harley; Concert Committed Messrs W Bringans. Dumsday. Briasco. J Gallie. and J bairns; General (Committee. Messrs Macdonaid „loss. Thevers J Geddes, J D Buchanan. J Kelman' W Nicholson. Hastings., EZSI W Brown. M'Pherson Carter, Gay, Pocock. Marslin Cain f, W Brfogans. Fraser. Livingstone, fistic. J Rivers, Butler. Dr Gregg D™ n " l «g Gallie J Nicper, Budd, B Terry, M £sct L AndSson'James Robeson. James Carroll, Poulson, John Haxtaett. G Ormond. J Carr, W Weir. G f Donald. James Nicholson, Murray, J o£M* James OKane. T M'Math, Strong, Patterson. Campbell. RffSam A, Philips, C M'lntosh, JONcil, M'Gregor, Millar? Gorman. C M'lntosh. Harley, W Noble.

The above society's twenty-first annual gathering, held on the recreation ground on Thursday last, was one of the most successful functions of the kind yet held in Alexandra. The weather was fine, and the attendance very large, notwithstanding the fact >that many of our citizens were absent on holiday tours, whilst the counterattraction provided by the Blacks races induced a great number of other —shall we call them unpatriotic— Alexandraites to forsake the local sports. However, as we have said, the attendance was very satisfactory, the amount taken at the gates—£ls 13s (Jd—being slightly in excess of last year. The entries, on the whole, were not quite so large as last year, but the handicapping was excellent, and as a consequence some exciting races were witnessed. The pony races caused a great deal of excitement, and sufficient money to provide an additional race was willingly subscribed by the onlookers. The wrestling events provided gome splendid bouts, and these were eagerly watched by the spectators. Altogether, it may be said unreservedly, that thos<? present were highly pleased with the day's sport; provided by the Society, and the committee are to be congratulated on the success that attended their efforts. The several office-bearers worked hard for the success of the meeting, and all the preliminary arrangements wdre carried out with a due attention XO detail. The events were got off promptly, and the interest of the spectators was maintained throughout the day. , The prize for general excellence among the competitors was won by John Carroll, and the silver cup for most points in the running events by J. Cairns.

The Alexandra Brass Band, under Bandmaster Bringans, played a number of selections during the day,' and the enlivening music was much appreciated. Three or four pipers were also •in attendance, and the bagpipe music discours d added much to the enjoyment of the spectators. The publican's booth was under the * charge of Mr Gay, and Mrs Dawson presided at the fruit stall. Following are detailed results: — !00yds Youths' Handicap. First 15s, second 10s, third os. W. Campbell, scr ... ■ I S King, 6yds ... P M'Eachen, Iyd ... ... 3 Two others started. Boys' Race (under 14). Prizes: ss» 48, 3s, 2s, Is. A King 1 Churstain ... •- f C M'Eachen ... Four started. Quoits, 21yds. First £2, second £2, third £l. E Sainsbury ... ... 1 R Kirkwood 2 Five others competed. Caledonian Handicap, 100 yds. First £3» second £2, third £l. J Cairns, 4yds ... ... 1 T Wheeler, 4yds ... ... 2 H Kitto, 4yds 3 A Mi'ne (scr), D. Wheeler (syds), and D. Butler (syds) also ran.—This event was run in two heats, the first being won by Kitto with D. Wheeler second, whilst the second heat was won by Cairns with T. Wheeler second. The final was run over no less than three times, it having been decided to run the race over again owing to interference by Cairns. the Stone (handicap). First £l, second 10s. J Carroll ... ... . . 1 F M'Carthy... 2 Three others competed. Girls' Race, under 15. Prizes: ss. 4s, 3s, 2s, Is. Nettie Love 1, Elsie Campbell 2, Olive Laidlaw 3, Mary Campbell 4,1. Baker 4. i Cumberland Wrestling, list and under. First £2, second £l, third 10s. A H Butler 1 H Hesson 2 H Jackson ... ... ••• 3 D. Butler and D. M'Donald also competed. Baby Show (12 months and under). Prizes: Silver mug for the finest baby girl and silver mug for the finest baby boy. 3'aster Bowler (5 months) ... I Miss Tall (6 months).- 1

i Ban Worry, for boys under 14. First 4s second Is. li l'ati t. V Srmone2. Nine competed. !bi> event caused a ?rep'j deal cf ; Htuaseuient-. Pony Gallop, handicap. First £1 LQo> second 10s. C Bvmous' First Attempt ... 1 H Hyde's Dolly _ ... 2 G. Field's Dolly also started. Alexandra Handicap, 150 yds. First £3, second £2, third £l. J Cairns, scratch ... ... 1 L J Churchill,syds . . ... 2 A Milne, 4yds ... ... 3 T. Wheeler (3yds), H. Kitto (4yds) and D. Wheeler (7yds) a'so ran. "Won with a little to spare. Time, 16sec. Highland Fling. First £1 10s, second Us, third 10s. F M'Rac ... I J Bissett ... ... ... 2 J Gallie 3 Cock-fighting for boys under 16. First 3s, second 2s. M'Eachen and Tall 1 Churstain and Gunion ... 2 Eight pairs competed. RunniDg High Jump (handicap). First £1 10s, second 15s. J Carroll, 4ft llin ... ... 1 L J Churchill, 4ft lOin .. 2 H Kitto, 4ft 6m ... ... 3 D. ButL-r and W. King also competed. Cumberland Wrestling Championship. First £2, second £l, third 10s.

A Ashworth .. ... ... 1. John Carroll ... ... 2 J M Jackson ... ... 3 B. Tall, W. Noble, and H. M'Lean also competed. New Year Handicap, 220 yds. First, £2 10s, second £l, third 10s. A Milne. Byds ... .. 1 T Wheeler, 2yds ... ... 2 D, Wheeler, 6yds ... ... 3 L. Churchill (scr), H. Kitto (3yds), and R. Kitto (10yds) also started. Time, 25sec. Boys' Cumberland "Wrestling (under 16). First ss, second 2s. W Campbell... ... ... 1 E Ah Wing... ... ... 2 Three others competed. Boys Cumberland Wrestling (under 12). First 10s, second ss. 3 King ... ... .. 1 V Symons ... ... ... 2 Ten competed. Throwing the Hammer. First £l, second 10s. John Carroll, 87ft 6in ... 1 \ F M'Carthy, S6ft 6in ... 2 Two others competed. Pony Tiot Handicap, First £l, 2nd 10s. third ss. G Field's Major, 20sec ... 1 G Field's Daisy, 15sec .. 2 H Hyde's Dolly, lOsec ... 3 C Symon's First Attempt (scr) also ■tarted. Married Men's Race. Special prize, 10s 6d. L J Churchill ... ... 1 J R aims ... ... ... 2 Eight others competed. Consolation Handicap, 150 yds. Ist £1 10s, second 10s. D Wheeler ... .. ... 1 T Wheeler ... 2 H. Kitto also ran. Vaulting with Pole. First 30s, second 10s. E Sainsbury. Bft Kin .. 1 E Carter, Bft Bin ... ... 2 Four others comptted. Bagpipe Music. First £2, second £1 10s, third £l. James Galvin ._ ... 1 P Galvin ... ... ... 2 J King ... ... ... 3 Four competitors. Extra Pony Gallop. First £1 10s, second 15s, third sf. O. Symon's First Attempt ... 1 H. Hyde's Dolly .. ... 2 G. Field's Major .... ... 3 SPECIAL PRIZES. For most points in running events: Silver Cup, value £3 3s->-J. Cairns. General Excellence (best all-round man on the ground): Special prize value £1 lGs pi'fcSoc-edbTM? W. A. Thevars —John Carroll.