CALEDONIAN SPORTS

Dominion, Volume 15, Issue 80, 28 December 1921, Page 7

CALEDONIAN SPORTS

9 RECORD GATHERING AT BASIN RESERVE DANCING, PIPING AND RACING The Wellington Caledonian Society had fine weather for its third annual gathering at the Basin Reserve yesterday. after the postponement on account of the rain and wind on. Monday. A great revival in Scottish gatherings has been noticeable during recent years, and yesterday’s meeting reflected' this access of zeal. The entries in the piping, dancing, and athletic events were large, and included many of tho Dominion’s bestknown performers. In the men’s dancing events there was a very close contest between Duncan Mackenzie, of Dannevirke, and R. W. Haddow, of Wellington, for the McGregor Challenge Cup, which is open to the lady or gentleman gaining the highest number of points in Highland dancing. In the men’s section, Duncan Mackenzie just beat Haddow by one point, the scores being 16 to 15, but in the dance off with the ladies, Alisa Je,an~ McKenzie, for the second time in succession, took the challenge cup and gold medal. There arc many who consider that it. is unfair to ask men to compete with ladies in Highland , dancing, as the latter are so light bn their feet that the result is a foregone conclusion. Be that as it may, Alias Jean McKenzie ran away with the cup yesterday by a good margin, notwithstanding the fact that she had to compete against one of the foremost Highland adult male dancers in the Dominion. One or two New Zealand championship events were allotted to the gathering. These included the seauntriubhas for men, which was carried off by R. W. Haddow, of 'Wellington, and the sword dance, for boys under 14 years, which was annexed by G. McCombie. Another New Zealand championship event decided yesterday was the sword dance for boys between the ages of 14 and 18, which was won by Dave Thomas. In piping, the pibrochs were won by R. Thompson, of Wanganui; the marches by C. C. Macdonald, of Wanganui; and the strathspeys and reels by R. W. Haddow, of Wellington In the junior events the honours were easily carried off by T. Munro, of Dunedin, a youth who bids fair to develop into a New Zealand champion. This lad won tho Police Cup for junior piping. The New Zealand open championship for laments was won by C. C. Macdonald, of Wanganui, R. W. Haddow gaining second award. Jean McKenzie secured the cup for aggregate points in Highland dancing, her wins including the New Zealand championship for Highland fling.

The athletic events were interesting throughout, and formed a special feature of the gathering. The challenge cup, presented by Mr. Donald Gillies, for the winner of most points in the 100yds., 220yds;, 440yds., and 880yds. races, was won by D. Paris, who scored six points, E. E. Finch coming second with 5 points. Tho sports were -well controlled by an army of experienced officials, amongst whom Air. T. IV. Leslie stood out prominently as sports convener and starter. Mr. lan Mackay proved a capable secretary, wliile other officials worthy of mention were: Mr. J. C. Cusack (treasurer), Mr. A. C. Kitto, handicapper of athletic events; Air. AV. A. O’Donnell, handicapper of bicycle events; and Afessrs. W. H. Kilgour (Timaru), Adam J. Afunro (Wellington>, and N. McKenzie Forbes (IVanganui), judges of piping and dancing. Amongst the 5600 people pr,esent on the ground none look a more active part in the proceedings than the chief of the Caledonian Society (Air. David Clark). Air. R. W. AlcVilly acted as referee, and Mr. A. C. Kitto as marshal. Tho society’s Pipe Band enlivened the proceedings with a programme of spirited selections, their grand marches round the grounds arousing much enthusiasm. Following are the results:— BAGPIPE MUSIC (OPEN). Thompson (Wanganui), 1; C. C. Macdonald (Wanganui), 2; R. W. Haddow (Wellington), 3. ■ Marches. —C. C. Alacdonald, 1; R. Thompson, 2; R. W. Haddow, 3. Strathspeys and Reels. —R. IV. Haddow, 1; C. C. Alacdonald, 2; R. Thompson, 3. lament.—C. C. Alacdonald, 1 R. W. Haddow, 2; R. Thompson, 3. March, Youths under 18 Years.—T. Munro (Dunedin), 1; lan Kelly, 2; G. Miller, 3, Strathspeys and Reels, under 18 Years. —T. Munro, 1; F. W. Paget (Hamilton), 2; W. Smith, 3. Special Event for Pipers Who have never Won a Prize. —Alarch: A. Miller (Wellington), 1. DANCING (MEN), (OPEN). Highland Fling—D. AlacKenzie (Wanganui), 1; A. Lake, 2; R. W. Haddow, 3. Seauntruibhas (New Zealand Championship).—R. W. Haddow, 1; R. Clark (Dunedin), 2; D. MacKenzie, 3. Sword Dance. —R. Clark, 1; R. W. Haddow 2; A. Izike, 3. Reel o’ Tulloch.—D. MacKenize, 1; R. W. Haddow, 2; R. Clark, 3. Highland Reel—D. AlacKenzie, 1; R. W. Haddow. 2; R. Clark, 3. Sailor’s Hornpipe.—D. MacKenzie, 1; Pu Clark. 2; A. Lake, 3. Irish Jig—A. Lake, 1; D. MacKenzie, 2; R. Clark, 3. / Boys Under 14 Years. Highland Fling.-D. Scott, jun., 1; G. McCombie, 2 lan Boyd, 3. Seauntriubhas. —D. Scott, jun., 1; M. Robb. 2; M. Boyd. 3. Sword Danee (New Zealand Chanwionphin)_G. McCombie, 1; M. Robb, 2; D. Scott, jun., 3. .Bovs over 14 and under 18 Years. Highland Fling.—Dave Thomas, 1; Willie Brown, 2. Seauntruibhas.—Dave Thomas, 1, Willie Brown, 2. Sword Danes (New Zealand Championshin).—Dave Thomas, 1 ; Willie Brown, 2. Highland Reel—Willie Brown, 1; Dave Thomas, 2. DANCING (LADIES), (OPEN). Highland Fling (New Zealand Championship).—lean McKenzie, 1; Heather Adair, 2; Stella' Glennie, 3." . Seauntruibhas'.— Jean McKenzie, , Heather Adair. 2: Stella"Glefinio 3. Sword Dance.—Heather Adair, 1; Jean McKenzie, 2; Stella Glennie, 3. Highland Reel.—Jean McKenzie. 1, Heather Adair. 2; Stella Glennie, 3. FecJ. o’ Tulioch —Jean McKenzie, 1, Heather -Adair, 2; Stella Glennie. 3. Girls over 14 and under 18 Y r ears. Highland Fling.—Thelma McKenzie, 1 ; Olga Senman, 2. . Seauntruibhas.-Thelma McKenzie, 1; Josephine Aforun, 2. Sword Dance—Thelma AlcKenzie, I. Olga Seaman, 2. Sailor’s Hornpipe— Thelma McKenz , 1; Josephine Moran, 2.

Girls under 14 Years. Highland Fling.-Joan McTnchlnn. 1; Edna Vear,.2; Phyllis McMillan 3. Seauntruibhas— Jean McLachlan, 1, phvllis McMillan, 2; Ednar Vcar. 3. Sword Dance-Jean McLachlan, 1, Evelyn Wright, 2; Thelma McKenzie, 3. Special Highland Fling, for Juveniles up to 14 years, who have never won a prize. Boys and Girls.—-Trixie Bojd, 1, Ethel House, 2. ATHLETIC EVENTS.

226yds. Handicap.—First heat: C. V. Goddard, 18yds., 1; W. J. Wright, 18yds.. 2. Time. 23sec. Second heat: N. Trower, 15yds., 1; J. E. Tunnington. 16yds., 2. Time, 22sec. Third heat: R. Gully. 17yds., 1; V. McElwain, 18yds., 2. Timo, 22sec. Fourth heat: R. W. Launder,

16yds., 1; J. Anderson, 9yds., 2. Time, 22sec. Final: C. V. Goddard, 1; J. Anderson, 2; R. Gully, 3. II on by three yards. Time. 22 2-ssec. One Alile Handicap.—C. Campbell, 35yds., 1; N. W. Craig, 110yds., 2; J. E. AlcKinloy, 85yds. 3. F. Nesdale, who was on the 15yds. mai'k, dropped out early in the race. Campbell had something in hand all (he way, and, finishing strongly, won comfortably by fi'-e yards. Time, 4min. 38 3-ssec. Long- Jump.—Al. B. I'llOllXl, 21ft. 9in., 1; H. C. Whyte, 21ft. "in., 2; H. Wilkins, 21ft. Gin., 3.

Throwing the Hammer.—P. Atunro, 132 ft. 7in., I; A. Brown, 12-lft., 2. Sack Race—A. Hill, 1; McCauley, 2; McEwan, 3.

Ono Alile Bicycle Handicap.—G. McEwen, 50yds., 1; E. AlcEwen, 15yds., 2; H. V. Hoverd, 60yds., 3. The AlcEwen brothers, who hail from Masterton, made the pace so hot that the scra’ch man, E. Grant, dropped out early. The AlcEwen brothers went on to make a race of it between themselves, finishing very strongly. Time 2min. 51 2-ssee. Putting the IGib. Shot.—A. Brown, 47ft. lin., 1; P. Munro, 41ft. 7in., 2; A. \V. Ledbrook, 40ft. 3in., 3. Girls’ Race, 12- years and under, 50yds. —Pattie Taplin, 1; Nellie Fraser, 2. Girls’ Race, 12 to 16 years, "syds.— Winnio Cooley, 1; N. (Stephenson, 2. 880yds. Handicap.—E. E. Finch, 60yds., 1; F. J. Pohlen, 60yds., 2; J. C. Al. Putter, 85yds., 3. Finch came- with a brilliant burst in the last half dozen strides, and snatched victory on tho tape. Time, 2min. 1 4-ssec.

120yds. Hurdles Handicap.—H. C. Whyte, 10yds., 1; H. E. Wilson, scr., 2. Wilson was indisposed, and only ran to keep faith with the Time, 15 4-ssec.

Boys’ Half-mile Walk. —A. Frazer, 1; R. Ilistoll, 2; I. McEwan, 3. A diminutive competitor named Harold Calders, who was overlooked in tho handicapping, called up great applause by tho determined manner in ■which he doggedly completed the full distance. High Jump.—H. S. Whyte, sft., 4£in., 1; P. G. Thompson, sft. Him, 2. Two-mile Bicycle Handicap.—G. McEwen, 86yds., 1; E. McEwen, 36yds., 2; H. V. Hoverd, 3. The Afnsterton men again had matters all their own way, and won as they liked in Gmin. 3 l-sscc. 106 Yards Handicap.—First heat: Al. Leadbetter, 7fyds., 1; R. Gully, 84yds., 2. Time, 10 2-ssec. Second heat: V. McElwain, 9yds., 1; W. J. March, 7yds„ 2. Time, 10 2-ssec. Third heat: G. B. Anderson, 54yds., 1; D. Paris, 4yds., 2. Time, 10 l-ssec. Fourth heat: J. E. Tunnington, 7Jyds., 1; 11. Wilkins, 6yds., 2. Time lOsec. Final: Wilkins and Loadbetter, dead heat for first place; Paris, 3. Time, 10 l-ssec. Throwing tho Discus.—P. Munro, 125 ff 3in., 1; A. Brown, 122 ft. 4im, 2. One-mile Walk.—S. Hall, 200yds., 1; A. Wilson, 220yds., 2; J. AlcKenzie, scr., 3. Timo, "mins. 48sec. Boys’ Race, under 12, 50 Yards. McEwan, 1; Mills, 2. Boys’ Race, 12 to 16 Years, 75 Yards.— Lear, 1; Alorgansen, 2. Three-mile Bicycle Handicap.—G. McEwen. 100yds., 1; E. McEwen, 56yds., 2; W. Martin, 375yd5., 3. Timo, 9min. 8 Hop, Step, anti Jump—P. G. Thompson, 43ft„ 1; S. Hall, 41ft. 7im, 2; A. W Mitchell, 40ft. lin., 3. aifl Yards Wellington Provincial Chnm-pionship.-D. Paris, 1: G. B. Anderson, 2- C. H. Weir, 3. Time, 21sec. "Throwing the Javelin.—P. Munro, 131 ft. Gin., 1; A. Brown, 116 ft. Cili„ Three-mile Handicap.—R. Rose, scr., 1; J McKinlav. 160yds., 2; 0. Campbell, 35vds 3. The scratch man ran a very fine Mce, mid although giving away so much as 400 yards, cut lus field down and won in fine style in IC ™ IU : 8^ eo ‘ c 410 Yards JTanditfim—D. Pa r is> 1, <-. V. Goddard, 2; R. Gully, 3. 'lime, 51 2-ssec.