THE CALEDONIAN SPORTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 2 January 1917, Page 3

THE CALEDONIAN SPORTS.

Very Successful Gathering.

The Caledonian Sporfca on the Hokitika racaoourse yesterday proved an unqualified success. There was a very large attendance upwavds of I, being present, of which a large number were of the fair sex, The whole arrangements passed off very successfully, the officials being most atlentivo. The booth did a good trade and the tea rooms also added to the grand total of the substantial takings of the day, a band of willing workers doing their utmost for the general success. There was a large infkx of visitors, the day being a great success. The dancing was a special feature of the day and proved very enjoyable, there being a large number of new facss competing. Thß results wers as follows : Quoitirg—F. Cornliffe 1, J. R, Scott 2. Wilson, McLean, St6yensonj Parkinson, Stapleton,- . Blackman, Stpwart, Barman, Atkinson, Barker, and Stapleton also competed. Throwing the Hammer, 16 lbs—J. R. Scott 67ft 10in, 1 ; B. Bennett 60ft 3in 2. Ten others also competed. li : ‘ W„lk, by returned troo; t i- Woolkouee 1, R, Henderson 2, Four others competed. Bast Dressed HigiaDd Boy—G. Inglia 2nd prize.

Best Dressed Highland Lissie - Miss M. C. King 1, P. H. rker 2. Highland Fluig in cußitima—L. Mclutosh 1, G. 1 gHa 2. Half mile Flat for boys —O Callaghan 1, T. Williams 2. Brg-p'pe Marches for novices H. Davidson 1, J. Dickson jur 2* Sailors’ Hornpipe-"-Miss Salterwake 1, G. L gl;s 2, Bag-pipe Marches for j civet,i:ea— J. Dickson, jun. 1, H. Dav»csou 2. Hgrland Dancing, . R r *el &nd Strathsprey: Seuioi Sft —Misses M. Duncan, Kir g and Junior Set —K eg, Maunder, Smith and Kirg Bag-pipe Music, Strcibsprey and R. e!—D. Cullen 1, J- D ckson sen. 2.

120 yes Flat Race for bys —D. Back 1, P. Williams 2. Sword Dance —G. iugiis 1. Bagpipe Music Marches —D. Cullen 1, G. D.ckson, iucr. 2. Bor, siep and jump—J. Atkinson 33fi 7.u 1, W. Henderson 82it B.n 2, Irish J : g—Lily Warwick 1, M. Warwick and J. lngbe tied for 2r.d. Wresting tor boys—W. Static 1, N. Scot; 2, Tug of WAr— Bennett, Kennedy, JoLes, Speed, Bocisch 1, Love, Ancerson, McLean, Ergoling, Law 2nd. The Scotch CcncertThe Opera House was crowded to the doors last night for the concert, which {.roved very enjoyable, the performers meeting with a very happy reception at the bauds of the pleased audience. The programme was as fellows :

Part I.—Pipers Sslec'ion, Messrs Cnl eD, Barrowman and Dixon ; Scotch dancing, Hghlsnd Fling, Sfratheey and Reel, Cimpany; duet, “Bmnie Banks of L'oh Lmiond,” Mr«Roa aud Miss Davidson ; songs at the Mies M. Little; Strathspey aud .R <1 (4 children), Misses King, Snutb, Maunder, King; recitation, MDn CLloyd ; song, “Battle of S'iili.g,” Mr C. Irwin ; song,,.Mis T. Book ; Lish Jig in character, Mas:e» J. highly ; 80Dg, Mr L G. P, White ; song, Mis F, Chestsrman ; dance, Sail tV Hornpipe, Misses M. S-.rgisoa and D. Satterthwaite.

Part ll—-no'g “Angus MacDonald,’’ Miss E. Perry ; character dancing, Irish Jig and Sailors’ Hornpipe, Misses Freitas; duet, “Crookit Bawbee,’’ Miss J. Davidson and Mr C, Irwin; Clog Dance,.Miss M. Sargiaon ; song, Mrs T. Brook; song and datce, Mr Lawis; “Anld Lang Syne,” Company. Ths National Authem concluded a very successful entertainment. The accompanists were Misses Duly, Little and Maefailane, and Messrs Cullen, Barrowman and Gibbon?.