CALEDONIAN SPORTS.

Hokitika Guardian, 2 January 1920, Page 1

CALEDONIAN SPORTS.

A HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL GATHERING. The Caledonian Sports on Cass Spun re yesterday proved highly successful. There was a large attendance, including many visitors from the north and south. The Town Band and the Pipe Band were present during the afternoon, and enlivened the proceedings with their music.

The gathering proved a very enjoyable one, but soon after four o’clock there was a rain shower, which gradually increased, and caused an adjournment of the dancing items to the Princess Theatre. The various officials were in evidence carrying out their duties, and the events were run off promptly. The judges of the dancing and music, Messrs McGillveray and J. Allen, of Christchurch, gave general satisfaction in their awards. The following are the results of the principal events:— Highland Fling, adults.—W. H. Kilgour (Temuka) 1, A. Lake (Wellington) 2, G. H. Jarvie 3. Highland Fling, girls over 12 years. —H. Needham (Wellington) 1, R. Hands 2. Seven entries.

Highland Fling, girls under 12 years. —G. Needham (Wellington) 1, E. McIntosh 2. Six entries. Sean Truibhas, open.—W. H. Kilgour 1, A. Lake 2. Sean Truibhais, over 12 years.—R. Hands 1, H. Needham 2. Six entries. Sword Dance, open.—W. H. ICilgour 1, A. Lake 2. Sword Dance, girls over 12 years.— R. Hands 1, H. Needham 2. Five entries. Sword Dance, girls under 12 years.— M. Gibbons 1, E. Mclntosh 2. Five entries.

Stratspey and Reel, under 18 years.— R. Hands 1, G. Needham 2. Seven entries. Irish Jig, open—A Lake 1, W. 11. Kilgour 2. Sailors’ Hornpipe, open—W. 11. Kilgour 1, A, Lake 2. Bagpipe music, under 20—G. 11. Jarvie 1, H. Davidson 2. Bagpipe music, open—A. Lake 1, G. If. Jarvie 2, 11. Davidson 8. Bagpipe music (3 Scotch pieces), A. Lake 1, G. H? Jarvio 2. Best dressed Highlander—W. H. Kilgour 1, J. McEwan 2, I*. McKenzie 3. Best dresed Highland boy,-—T. 'Learmont 1, A. Wallace 2. Best dressed Highland lassie, —R. Hands 1, 11. Needham 2, F. McKenzie 3.

Throwing the hammer —A. Bennett 61ft 1, Keller 60ft. 4in. 2. Vaulting,—J. Atkinson 1, P. Kirwan 2. Yalunting under 16 years.—Wogan 1, Macfarlane 2. Coupling event.—J. Williams 1, R. Fane 2, L .Ross 3 Time 66 2~ssccs. Putting the shot, —T. Graham 83ft. 3iu. 1 ; A. Bennett, 30ft. Gin. 2. 1.20 yards flat, (boys under 16) —D. lircoze 1, Key Holds 2, J. jVlaei’iirlane 3. 1 mile bicycle race—C. Williams 1, W. Brough 2.

SCOTTISH CONCERT. The Princess Theatre held a very large holiday audience last evening, when the Scottish Concert took place. The performers met with a very flattering reception, and encores were numerous. The programme was as follows: Combined tableau and selection, Pipe Band; song “Annie Laurie,” Mr W. Shand; song “Angus Macdonald,” Miss E. Perry; solo, violin, “Selected” Mr W. Leitch (Blackball); song “Hundred Pipers,” Mr Fraser; sword dance, M iss R. Hands; musical monologue, Mr W. A. Berry; song “My Ain Folk,” Miss M. Jones; Reel of Tulloeh, -Messrs Boyd, Misses Hands and Needham. Part ll.—Song “Battle of Stirling,” Miss J. Davidson; Irish Jig, Miss M. Needham and Mr A. Lake; song “Mary of Argyle,” Miss E. Hatch; violin solo, “Selected,” Mr W. Leitclx; Seaun Truibhas, Miss Rita Hands, and Mr A. Lake; song “Selected,” Miss E. Perry; Bagpipe selection, Mr ,1. Allen, G'h. C'h.; Sailors’ Hornpipe, Mr W. 11. Kilgour. The accompanists were Misses Daly and Giese and Messrs A. Lake and J. Allen.