CALEDONIAN GATHERING.

Evening Star, Volume IX, Issue 2770, 3 January 1872, Page 2

CALEDONIAN GATHERING.

Second Day. The sports on the North Dunedin Recreation Ground were resumed yesterday. There were very nearly 4000 persons ’present. Though there was a good deal of wind, and consequently of dust, the weather was bright throughout the day. The game was thoroughly enjoyable, and it is creditable to the management ohat no row or unpleasantness occurred to mar their enjoyment. Subjoined we give the results of the various events: — Handicap Race, 250 yards. Heats. First prize, L2 ; second, LI. Twenty entries. Doyle (eight yards handicap) won the first heat ; Westland (twelve yards handicap) won the second ; F. Wain, the third heat, with twelve yards handicap ; and G. Murdoch, the fourth heat, with fourteen yards handicap. In running off, Westland came iu first, and Wain second. Reed of Tulloch, in Highland costume. First prize, L2; second, LI. Brown, 1; Meldrum, 2. Youths’ Handicap Race, 100 yards. Heats. First prize, LI ; second, 10s. Bennett (who started from scratch), 1; Aarons (two yards handicap), 2. Throwing Heavy Hammer. First prize, L 3 ; second, LI. Allan M-Donald (distance, 89ft. llin.), 1; Chalmprs, 2. Wrestling, for Youths of 16 and under. Loose North Country stylo—“ Catch as catch cau, ” Ten entries. Welsh and Smith wrestled off for the first prize, which Welsh secured, throwing Smith twice in succession. Smith was awarded second prize. Bovs’ Wrestling for Subscription Prize. Eight entries. W. Hogg, 1 ; M‘William, 2 ; Black, 3. Handicap Hurdle Race. 250 yards, oyer three feet hurdles, heats. First Prize, L 3 ; second, L l. Fourteen competitors entered. Christie, 1 ; Norman, 2, Time, 31 seconds. Sword Dance, in Highland Costume.— First prize, L2; second, LI. M'Kenzie, 1; Brown, 2. The dancing of Meldrum, one of the competors, was much superior to either M‘Kenzie’s or Brown’s, and .he would certainly have secured first place had he not touched the swords, thereby disqualifying himself. Handicap Walking Rage, one mile.— First prize, L2; second, LI. This match was won by M‘Gregor, who started from scratch, and who walked the distance in 7 minutes 44 seconds, beating the second man, Boden, (handicap 75 yards) by about a yard. Boys’ Egg and Ladle Race, 250 yards. Heats. First prize, 10s ; second, 6s ; third, 4s. Thirteen entered for this, and ran off in two heats. Henderson, 1; Jones, 2; Hogg, 3. Wrestling. Cornish anti Devonshire style. First prize, L 5 ; second, L2. No decision was given yesterday by the judges in this event. Putting Heavy Ball. First prize, L 3 ; second, LI. Allan M‘Donald putting the ball at a distance of 34 feet 4 inches, 1 ; Chalmers, who put it 33 feet 4 inches, 2, Challenge Dance, for Youths of 16 and under. First prize, LI 10s ; second, 10s. James Murray, 1 ; Sutherland and Caldwell were equals in the second place. Hale-Mile Handicap Race. First prize, £4 ; second, LI. G. Fqx, 1 j Rqllogk, 2. Time, 2 minutes 9 seconds. Vaulting with the Pole. First prize. L 3; second, LI. Donnelly (9 feet S inches), Anld (9 feet 7 inches), 2; and Muirhead (9 feet 6 inches), 3. Irish Jig. First prize, L2 ; second, LI. Mason, 1 ; M'Carthy, 2. Youths’ Handicap Walking Race, 1 mile. First prize, LI ; second, 10s, Mitchell (75 yards handicap), 1 ; Smith (scratch), 2. Tossing the First prize, L2 ; second, LJL. Seven entries —Power, 1; Calder, 2. Consolation Handicap Race, 440 yards. First prize, L 3 ; second, Li. Pollock, I j E. Hogg, 2.

Handicap Sack Race for Boys. First prize, 10s; second, 6s. M. Barnett, 1 ; R. Collier, 2 ; and R. M‘lntosh, 3. Educational Prizes were declared during the day by the President, Mr Callender, on the grounds, in presence of Mr Ramsay, Hon. Treasurer, the Education Committee, and the Directors. Mr Callender read the following:— 1, Essay ©n “the Writings of Sir Walter Scott, and their influence, ou the present age.”—The judges, the Executive, the Rev. D. M. Stuart, Messrs Stables, Gardner, and Findlaler, report that they were rather disappointed that so few essays had been sent in. After careful consideration they award the first prize to “Redgauntlet ” (Mr D. R. Hay), and the second to “ Lochinvar ” (Mr Jas MTndoe). The latter essay they consider to be superior in style and composition; but the writer has failed to illustrate and establish the opinions be advances by special references to Scott’s works —so that the essay is incomplete. The former essayist has illustrated his opinions very correctly; but the judges are of opinion he has'given undue prominence to Scott as a poet, in contradistinction to his position as a writer of romance. 2. School prizes.—The examination for the i above was held on Saturday, 30th December, ' in the Lower Hall of the Athenaeum. Judges —Rev. D. M. Stuart, and Messrs Gardner and Russell. The examination in History and Analysis was conducted in writing, on which subjects the questions were prepared by Mr Pope, of the High School. History : 1, Miss Mary Allan, Green Island School; 2, Miss Jessie Mills, Green Island School; 3, Miss Alice Spedding, South School. Analysis: 1, Miss Jane Cook, South School; 2, Miss Alice Spedding, South School; 3, Miss Jeanie Gilchrist, Middle School, and Master John M'ludoe, South School. Recitation in the Scottish dialect—l, Miss Jessie Mills; 2, Miss Jane Cook : 3, Miss Alice Spedding. Recitation in English—l, Miss Jane Cook; 2, Miss Helen Harper (Middle School); 3, Miss Alice Spedding, Miss Jessie Mills. For general excellence in all the subjects, the prize was awarded to Miss Jane Cook. It ought to be mentioned that the recitation in the Scottish dialect which gained the prize was from the pen of our well-known “Craigilee.” In distributing the prizes, the President stated that he should have been pleased had there been a larger number of competitors, but cordially congratulated those who had come forward and been successful. He requested those who had not been victors this time not to be discouraged: and he hoped to see them all and a great many more competing next year. He must also refer to the fact that in the competition the girls had been much more successful than the’ boys. In conclusion, he would remark that it was stated by the judges, in their report, that the whole of the competitors had acquitted themselves very creditably indeed. A special prize had been presented by himself to Miss Jessie Mills for her recitation in the Scottish dialect.