ALEXANDRA CALEDONIAN SPORTS.

Dunstan Times, Issue 1131, 4 January 1884, Page 3

ALEXANDRA CALEDONIAN SPORTS.

President—Robert Finlay, Esq, VicePresident—Q-. N. M‘Donald, Esq. Secretary and Treasurer W. P. Eeriest, Esq. Stewards—Messrs Wingfield, Garda. Kyan, Robertson, M‘Kay, Eraser (Earnsc’eugh), Tobill, Tbeyera, Allan, Gnniou, Butler, Eraser and M'Ginnis. The first annual meeting of the Alexandra Caledonian Society took place on the the Recreation Reserve on New Year’s Day, and considering the state of the weather passed off very successfully. The wind which was blowing in heavy squalls with occasional showers, doubtless prevented may persons from coming from a distance, but in spite of this there was a fair attendance, including visitors from Clyde, Cromwell, and surrounding districts. In conseqnen e of .the state of the weather it was nearly 2 p.m, before a a-art was made, and as the day was so far advanced it was found necessary to modify the programme to some extent 1 in ordtet to; 'finish before dark. The reserve on which the sports were held is becoming pretty well grassed, and in a few year’s time, when the trees which are planted around it are grown up sufficiently to afford shelter, will become » favourite resort for. holding sports, pic-nir parties, and outdoor games, Mr Ryan hao the booth and did a fair business during the day, and the fruit sellers appeared to ge rid of their stocks pretty fast,; The . Bra«Baud played a few pieces during the after noon, ami this, together with the bagpipes, tended to enliven the proceedings. The different events were closely contested, and the judging gave general satisfaction. In the evening a dance took place in the Town Hall, about 60 couples being present, amthe dancing was kept up with spirit until daylight in the morning. The following is the details of the various events : Throwing the Heavy Hammer (no swinging). First prize, LI l"a ; second, 15s. J, MoKerzio ... 1 H. Sproat .. 2 Three others competed* Quoits. First prize, L2 ; second, LI. H. Sproat ... 1 J. Simmonds ... 2 Five other* competed and the contest war a close one. Hop, Step, and Jump. First prize, LI; second, 10s. W. Finlay ... 1 G. Dunbar. .. . 2 Three entries. Bagpipe Music. First prize, Li; second, L2. H, McKay ... 1 F, Gaivin ... 2 100 Yards Handicap Flat Race. Firsi prize, L2 ; second, LI. J, Ryan (three yards)., 1 8. Robertson (4 yds) .. 2 Ten entries. Running High Jump. First prize, LI; second, 10s. G, Dunbar - ... 1 J. Ryan and Heney tied for second prize. Five entries. Keel of Tullock (in Highland costume), First prize, L 3 ; second, LI 10s. McLeod ... 1 W. Fraser ' ... 2 Four entries. LOll Yards Handicap Plat Race, ferboys under 12 yeais. First prize, 10s; second, ss. O. Paget ■ .-v. 1 W. Hi- house ; ... 2 There were ten. starters for this race, which was won after a close straggle. Wrestling. Cumberland style. First prize, L2 ; second, LI. L. Cameron .. 1 J. Gartley 2 Three entries. Irish Jig. First prize, L 3 ; second, LI 10s. P. Galvin ... 1 P. Carroll ... 2 Vaulting with Pole! First prize, L2 ; second, 15s. W. Heney ... 1 G. Cameron ... 2 Running Long Leap. First prize, LI ; second, Ills. G. Dunbar ~ 1 J. Ryan 2 Seven entries. ) Putting the Stone, 2llb. First prize, LI; second, 10s, J. Gartley ... 1 J, MoKersy ■.. ... 2 Highland Fling (in costume). First prize, L 3 ; second, LI 10s. H. S. McKay ... 1 200 Yards Handicap Flat Race. First prize, L2 ; second, LI. J. Ryan (scratch), 1 P. Campbell (10 yds) . 2 Seven started, and after a hard tussle Ryan managed to win on the post. This ra-e finished the sports as it was half-past eight before it was decided. SPORTS AT CLYDE. Through the instrumentality of Messrs Attfield and Hogan, a good afternoon's sport was enjoved on New Year’s Day on the Clyde Cricket Ground. The various events were well contested, especially the Hurdle Race, which was the best handicapped raoe ot fc be day, the ; three contestants clearing the nurdle together, Keddell eventually winning by about a yard, The Old Buffer’s and Old Men’s Race caused much amusement, Hannan winning the former, and (Jren the latter. The following is the result of the various events : Boys’ Handicap Fool Raoe. ICO yards. WongGye, 1; B. Wilson, 2; P. Keddeli, 3. Egg and Spoon Race. 100 yards. W. Blacklaw, I; A. Weisford,‘2 j A. Cox, 3. Hopping Raoe. 60 yards. C, Attfield, 1; A. Welsford, 2 ; F. Keddell, 3. Old Buffer’s Race. 100' yards. T. Hannan, 1 ; J. Miles, 2 ; J. 3. Dickie, 3. Girls’ Rjvee. Welsford, I ; Welsford, 2. Hurdle Race. .220 yards. F. Keddell, 1 ; C. Attfield, 2 ; P. Attfield, 3 Old Men’s Race, 75 yards, Uren, 1 j Thomson, 5 ; Miles, 3. Handicap Eo-M: Race. 150 yards. C. Attfield, IP. Keddell, 2 ; J. Thomson, 3. Handicap Foot Race. - 440 yards, Masters, I ; Keddell, 2; E. Attfield, 3. Private Race between Knox and Thomson. 75 yards. Thomson, 1; Knox, 2