CALEDONIAN SPORTS

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 79, 29 December 1919, Page 3

CALEDONIAN SPORTS

SUCCESSFUL REVIVAL

HUGE CROWD ON BASIN RESERVE

After a lapse of a quarter of a century Saturday saw a revival of the Caledonian Society's sports gathering in Wellington, which was eminently successful from all points of view. The meeting took place on tlie Basin Reservo and, tho weather being perfect, tliero was a huge crowd in attendance, estimated at well over 7000. The stand and all available space on either side of it.was packed and all around the grounds wcro flecked with spectators. A comprehensive sports programme of generous dimensions was carried out during the day, aiul everything went off without a hitch. The major portion of the afternoon was devoted to a series of amateur athletic events, and during their progress the piping and dancing events were conducted simultaneously from three stands. At intervals bright; selections were played by the Wellington Natives' Association Band under Lieutenant Herd, there was not a (lull moment the whole afternoon. Special -interest attached to tile track events on .account of the presence of H. E. Wilson, whose prowess as a member of the team of athletes representing the N.Z.E.I'. in England and at Paris, attracted world-wide attention. His performances during the afternoon fully justified his reputation, especially in tho 120 yards hurdles. In this event he conceded 13 yards and one hurdle, and In won both his heat and the final with comparative ease, flying rather than hurdling over the sticks. lie did the final in 15 seconds—an Australasian record. In the -1-10 yards hurdles handi--c.np, which he hnd no difficulty in carrying off, lie also put up an impressive performance. In connection with the mile handicap it is interesting to note that the winner, A. AVyeth, of Masterton. is a son of Mr. Thomas Wyeth, who 51 years ago next January won the two-mile championship at. the Caledonian sports on the Basin Reserve. Tho veteran athlete, who looked very hale despite his age, witnessed his son's run and was delighted with his success. In • view of the forthcoming Australasian tour other points of interest connected with the track events were Ar B. Sievwright's performance in winning tho mile walk from scratch—an easy victory —and the prowess of G. Harvey, of Masterton, as a pole-vaulter. Naturally Scottish folk were present in full force, and they were keenly interested in the events of a purely national character. In the piping and dancing cla-sses there was good competition and tho standard of merit was high. As prelude to tho gathering on the Basin the society s Pipe Band, under Drum-Major Ilamish G. Duncan, marched through various parts of the city in the morning. A commencement was then made with tho dancing competitions, which were well Under way by tho afternoon.

The officials were as follow: Chief, Mr. David Clarke; referee, Mr. E. W. M'Villy; marshal, Mr. J. C. Cusaek; assistant marshal, Mr. J. Bradbury; clerk of .course, Mr. A. C. Kitto; starter, Mr. T. W. Leslie; walking judge, Mr. Ellis; judges of track events, Messrs. H. Paton, W. Watts and M. Burnett; judges of field events, Messrs. AY. H. Jones, L. M'Kay, F. W. Rawlmson, and Eonaldson; timekeepers, Messrs. W.. N. Tucker, W. L. Ludwig, and W. H. Pollock; call stewards, Messrs. 11. ,T. Pollock, C. Hugo and W. Auld; Press stewards,. Messrs. \V. Talbot, A. W. Travers, and J. Murray; marksmen} Messrs. W. J. Hodson; result board, Messrs. J. Paterson ami AY. Rannatync; number steward, Mr. G. J. AVright; megnphonist, Mr, D. C. Armstrong; dancing stewards, Messrs. D. Young, ,T. Grant, J. Coy, and L. M'Grcgor; piping stewards, Messrs. J. Eoss, T. A. M'Donald, and \V. Smith; handicapper, Mr. A. C- Kitto; sports convener, Mr. T. W. Leslie; ground steward, Mr. Logan; secretary, Mr. W. M'Kee; assistant secretary, .Mr. 1). A. L. Clark; treasurer, Mr. J. Burns. The judges of dancing were Messrs. R. AV. Raeburn (AYeraroa) anil Donald Ross (Opunake), and the judge of piping was Mr. D. M'C. Walker (Opotiki). Appended are.the results of the various events ATHLETIC EVENTS. SBoyds. Handicap.—T. J. Kerr (SOvds.), 1; A. AYyelh (55yds.), 2; J Troy (30yds.), 3. Won easily. Tune, 2min. 3 2-oicc. 100 yds. Handicap.—First heat: W. Wanden (lO.yds.)', 1; B. AVilson (Gyds.), 2. Time, 10-jec. Second heat: IT. Hay vice (Gyds.). 1; C. M. AValden (Gyds), 2. Time, 9 4-ssec. Tb.nl heat: 11. 13. AVilson (lyd.),. .1; H. AVilkins (9yds.), 2. Time, 9 i-ssee. Fourfh heat: G. 11. Weir (7yds.), 1; L H. Buchanan (syds.), 2. Time. lOscc . Final: Hayvice, 1; Weir, 2; AVawlen, 3. A'ery close finish, all the placed men finishing in a bunch. Time. ;> 7-10 sec. High Jump.—E. G. Sutherland (scr.), sft. 7in.. I; .11. E. Wilson (scr.), 2. Putting the Shot.—P. Munro (scr.), 44ft. Gin.. 1; E Jarrold (Bft.), 42ft. llin., 2; C. Brown (2ft. Gin.), lift, lllin., 3. Sack Ea;e (100 yds.).—M. Pollock, 1; J. Hickey, 2. Mile Handicap—A. AYveth (75vds.), 1; J. Troy (55, yds.}, 2; A, G. Weekes (60yds), 3. AVon bv eight yards. Time, 4min. 40 4-ssec. A good field started, W. 0. Biirk (D'.piodin) and A. B. AVilson being the scratch men. AVilson early retired, hut Burk Giiieklv fought his way to the frent, leaving AVyetli to make the pace. These two drew away from the bunch, and maintained their relative positions until the last lap was commenced. Burk then broke away, but he could not sustain his effort, and AVyetli, who had run steadilv throughout the event, caught yp to him. and rapidly outdistanced him. finishing first. Burk. who had made the mistake of starting his spurt too soon, retired, and Trov ran into second place. 120vds. Hurdles.—First heat: Kilniiiister flSvds.), 1; E. G. Sutherland 03yds.1. 2. AVon by about a foot. Time, lCsec Second heat: H. E. AVilson (scr.), 1; H. C. AVhvte (13vds. and one hurdle down), 2. Time. 15 l-ssee. There were only two starters, and AVilson, despite the big lccwav he had to make up, won in splendid stvle. registering the same time as that made by the world's champion at the Tnter-Allied Games at Paris, in which event AVilson was placed third. Final: AVilson, 1; AVhyte. 2; Kilminster, 3. Won bv a ya"d. Time, 15soc—an Australasian record. whiWi on account of flic wind, will not bp nllowcd.

2°ovds. TTandipnn —First Jioat: 6. Foley f"i\ds.), 1; TS. Wilson (12vds.). 2. Time, 23-:pc. Sccond heat: H. TTavvice (12yds.), 1: TT. Wilkin? (Uyik). 2; N. W Trower (3yds.), 3 Time. 22 2-. r >sec. Third heat: C M. Wnl>l»n 'lflvds.l. 1; G. H. Weir fl2vdO. 2; W. Wniidmi (17vds.V H Time. V. l-fi-'ec. Final: Wpir, 1: Will-ins. 2: TTnvvico. 3. Very clos-° finish. Hip fiold bpinir well bimelipd. Time, 23 l-S^pc. TTfllf-mile P>oy~' Walk. —-T. Condon /IW)vdsA. 1: F. Tricli'imr (50yds). 2: K. M'Venzie (scr.), 3. Timp, 3min. Mspp. fiirls' Tiace fun to 12 vpars).—May WpslCiplil. 1: ?r. Thistol, 2: W. f'oolov, 3. fiirls' Pae" (12 to Ifi ypars).—Fdna T!awlinson. 1: I?. Codvp. 2; T. Ttawlinson, 3. Tons Jump.— T .. F. TWlianan (Ift. Gin ), 22ft. fHin.. 1: jr. F. Wilson (scr.), 22ft. sin.. 2; 10. fl. SnlWland (spr.), 3. Throwinu' the Hammer—,T. M'JTolm fscr.). 131 ft 2in., 1; E. C. Jarrold (30ft.), 120 ft. Bin.. 2. One-mile Walk—A. Ti. Rievwriffli t (scr.l. 1: I). Cashmnn ffiflyds.t, 2; .T. M'TCenzie (llflyds.). 3. Won by nino vards. pa e sins Cnshman at tlip turn in tho last lap. Time, Gmin. s!i<;pc. Boys' Pace (nn to 12 ypars).—A. Lpp;srali, 1: W Condon, 2; TT- Austin, 3. Tlovs' "Rhpp (12 tn 1(1 ypnisl.-K. if'Cnrtbv. 1: E. "Davis, 2; C. Miles. 3. <tlflvd=. Hurdles—TL E. Wilson fser.); 1: F. lCilminster (15yds.1, 2. Wilson won comfortably. ovprliaulinfr liis opponents in the approach lo the last hurdle. Timp. 02 l-Bspp. lOltvds. Returned Soldiprs' Handicap — J. TlickiinE, 1; B Wilson, 2; D. Young, 3. . Pole Vault.—Cr. TTarvpy (of JJastcrton). New Zealand champion, won, this event afi pr opposition, with a jump of 10ft. 9in. 'l'o=sinc the Oilier.—l'. Munro, 25ft., 1: None of llie othpr contestants supcpodod in turpi ni; the cabpr, which was of exceedingly stout proportions, and had lo he reduced in size. 22flvds. Wellington Provincial Championship.—N. J. Barker (Wellington). I: ,T. Lvncli (Wansrnnui), 2. Won bv ifnur yards. Tliero wero two othor conipeti-

tors. one of whom- (Buchanan) got a fly- j ing start, only to be left behind on ei:terinif tho straight Time, 22 l-ssec. Hop, Step, and Jump.—E. G. Suthpr land (ser.). lift. 2in., 1; A. Moss (lift.). •12ft. Bill.. 2: B. Wilson (2ft. Bin.), -Hit. 7in.. 3. Three-mile Handicap.—D. Todt' (SO.vds) and L. C. Todd (200 yds.), dear heat. ] ; 11. Robinson (200 yds.), 3; C. J. Clark (lOrtvds.j, 1. This event provide' a magnificent finish, the brothers Todd • being together throughout the last fev. ; Jans, and in the last lap each in turi. : gave place to the other, and the finish ■ saw a. stern tussle between the brother; for supremacy. Clavk, who ran fourth- i was considerably younger than the re.-l ! of the field, but. nevertheless, he stuck ; gamely to his task, and finished compnr- I ativelv fresh. Time, lGmin. 31 2-ssec. | 440vds. Handicap—'J'. ,T. Iverr (25yds.). | 1: G. 11. Weir (20.vds), 2; H. Wilkin(2svds.), 3. Very close finish. Time. 54 l-ssee. Cbstacle Race. 440 yds.—D. Johnson, 1: Pollock. 2; Kent, 3. EAGPIPE MUSIC. Adults (Men, Open).—Marches: C. C. Mac Donald. Masterton, 95 points, 1; W. Harvey. Masterton, 81 points, 2. Strathspeys and Reels—C. C. Mac Donald, 9G points, 1; A Barclay, Wellington, 95 lKiints, 2; D. Scott, Wellington, 89 Joints, 3. Pibrochs—C. C. Mac Donald, 98 points, 1: W. Harvey. 97 points, 2. Maiden Piping.—Marches—AV. Smith, iunr., Wellington, G8 points, 1; T. Mulcaliy, GG points, 2; lan Kelly, IChandallaJi, 01 points, 3. DANCING. Men Over 18. Sword Dance—E. Haddow, AVanganui, 55 Doints. 1: I) Young, 77 points, 2. Highland I'ling —R. Haddow, 9o points, 1: C. C. Mac Donald, 91 points, 2. Reel o' Tulloch.—E. Haddow, 1; C. U Mac Donald, 2. _ Highland Reel.—E. Haddow, 1; D. Young, 2. . . , Shcantrubhas.-R. Haddow, 96 points, 1; D. Young, SO points, 2. Ladies, over 18 Tears. Sword Dance.—May Thorn, 98 points, 1: Daisy M'Lellan, 91 points, 2. Highland Fling-May Thorn, 98} points, 1; Drucy Turner, 961 points, 2. Sheantrublins.—Daisy M'Lellan and May Thorn (equal), 98 points, I. Keel o' Tulloch.—Daisy M Lellan, 1; May Thorn, 2. Highland Eeel—Daisy MLellan, 1: May Thorn, 2. Sailors' Hornpipe.—May Thorn, 99 points, 1; Daisy M'Lellan, 91 points, 2. Irish Jig-May Thorn, 98 posits, 1; Drucy Turner, 9G points, 2. Boys, over 14 and under 18. Sword Dance.—J. M'Lellan, 82 points! 1; 1). Thomas, 75 points, 2. Highland Fling—J. It'Lellan, 85 points, 1'" D. Thomas, 77 points, 2. Sheantrubhas. —J. M'Lellan, 85 points, 1; D. Thomas, 7fi points, 2. Eeel o' Tulloch—D. Thomas, 1; J. M'Lellan, 2. Highland Eeel.—J. M'Lellan, 1; D. Thomas, 2.

Girls, over 14 and under IS. Sword Dance.—Jean MacKcnzie, 99 points, 1; Heather Adair, 92 points, 2. Highland Reel-Jean MacKeuzie, 1; Eita Fibbes and Eisie Burns /equal), 2. Eeel o' Tulloch—Jean MacKcnzie, 1; Eita Fibbes, 2; Heather Adair, 3. Spccial Highland Fling, for juveniles under 14 years who have never, won a prize.—Alice Wooles, 53 points, 1; Lorna M'Kay, 50 points, 2; Myrtle Glasson, 49 points, .3. Novice Fling, for unplaced juveniles — Euby Busliby, 1; Mavis Claridge and Eunice Murphy (equal), 2. Boys and Girls, under 14. Sword Dance.—Edna Year, 1; W. Brown, 2; Josephine Moran. 3. Highland Fling.—'W. Brown, 1; Josephino Moran and Phyllis M'Millan (equal), 2. Sheantrubh.-:.—Josjphine Moran, 1; Violet Campbell, 2; W. Brown and Edna Year (equal), 3. Eeel o' Tulloch.—Phyllis M'Millan, 1; W. Brown, 2; Violet Campbell, 3. Highland Eeel—T. MacKcnzie, 1; Phyllis M'Millan, 2; W. Brown, 3. iiiilors' Hornpipe—W. Brown, 1| Josephine Moran, 2; Phyllis M'Millan, 3. Irish Jig—W. Brown. 1; Phyllis M'Millan and Jean H'Laclilan (equal), 2. Aggregate Cup, for juveniles.—W. Brown.

Mrs. Sarah Bray, aged 70. of the Ellis David Almshouses, a soldier's widow, was married lit Croydon Parish Church to Robert Edwin Ilartlinu, aged 74, ail exfarrier sergeant of the Hussars. Throughout the war 1m served at liedhill Bnraount Depot. Tn the City of London's accounts it is shown that there vim a loss for the year 011 tlio Islington Oaltie Market of .C-JIW3, a |iro(il on Iho London Central Markets or J;:)8,1SS. .i profit on Leadenhall Market of .{'Mil. and a loss on Spitalfields Market of J:,1171. '' Taking them all together, there was a net profit of .£1)7,117. A war memorial is to lie erected on Bosworth's famous lialtlefield. ■ It will lifl ill the form of a cross, about 181't. high, bearing the names ot local men ivlio fell in (lie, war, and will be erected in the eentro of the market place of tlio old Leicestershire town of Market Bosworlli, near which King Eichard 111. was slain. At. tlio funeral of the Rev. 0. C. LeggeWilkinson. rector of Allington, whoso death was due to injuries received in'a ronlor-car accident oil September 1, the widow's bridal veil of Brussels laco was used as a pall.