WEST COAST CALEDONIAN SOCIETY.

Hokitika Guardian, 3 January 1921, Page 4

WEST COAST CALEDONIAN SOCIETY.

GATHERING ON CASS SQUARE. | The West Coast Caledonian Societj uere favored with perfect weather for , 1 their sports gathering on Cass Square on New Year's Day. The attendance Mas large, a good many visitors coming from the north and the events were run off promptly, much interest being shown in the contests. As usual much interest was shown in the dancing events and these were eagerly watched throughout the afternoon. Th c Town Gaud and Ripe Band were present and enlivened the proceedings during the progress of the afternoon. The various officials were in attendance to their duties and the afternoon passed very plea-

santly. The following are the results: PIPING COMPETITION. Novices-Ist. Jas MeKwan; 2nd. G. Cullen. Open .March-—lst. L. MeKillop , 2nd. D. Cullen. Open Selections- —]st. D. Cullen; 2nd. L. MeKillop. Open Strntlishrcys and reels—lst. L. P. MeKillop; 2nd. D. Cullen. HIGHLAND DRESS COMPETITION. Highland jaissie—lst. N. McMinn; 2nd. H. King. Highland Lad—lst. L. Gibbons; 2nd. G. Cullen. Highlander (open)—lst. I*. McGiegor; 2nd L. P. MeKillop. ■

DANCING. Highland Fling under 12 years (girls) _ Ist'. M. Gibbons; 2nd. A. Mclntosh. Highland Fling (boys).—lst. L- Gibbons. Sean Truibhais over 12 years (girls) Sean Truibhais (hoys)—lst L. Gilliams. Sword Dance (girls) under 12—1st. A. Mclntosh; 2nd. M. Gibbons. Sword dance (girls) over 12—1st. M. Kohb; 2nd. K. McMinn. Sword Dance (hoys) —lst. L. Gibbons. Irish Jig (girls)—lst. E. McMinn; 2nd M. Robb. Irish Jig (hoys)—lst. L. Gibbons. Hornpipe (girls)—lst. M. Gibbons;: 2nd. E. McMinn. Ktrathsprcys and reels—lst. E. McMinn; 2nd M. Gibbons. ATHLETIC EVENTS. 120yds. flat (hoys under 16)—1 D. Jones; 2 J. Dale. 220 yards flat —lst. N. Wogan; 2nd. D. Jones. 120 yards flat (under 12 years) -Ist. D. Jones; 2nd. J. Dale. Vaulting with pole (under 16 years) -Ist. N. Wogan; 2nd. K. Aitken. * Vaulting (under 12yr.) Ist. J. Dale: 2nd R. Cooper. Girls Flat Race Ist. L. Fowler; 2nd. R. Cooper. Boys 3-logged race—lst. J. Stuart and Chisholm. Girls 3-legged race, under 12 years Ist. AT. McDonald and N. Gibbons; 2nd. Stevenson and McMillan. Girls 3-leggcd race, over 12 years—--Ist. L. Fowler and Agnew; 2nd. M. Maunder and L. Evans. Boys Sack Race—lst. J. Macfarlnne; 2nd. E. Glass. Boys Wheelbarrow—lst J. Gardyne and Timpson ; 2nd. C. Schroder and J.. Cameron. Running hong Jump—lst. N. Wogan; 2nd A. Aitken. Wrestling—lst. F. Gardyne; 2nd. E. Class. Girls flat rare, under 12 years Ist. McMillan ; 2nd. P. Dowell. Novelty Race—lst F. Stuart; 2ml D. Diedrieh B. Hughes tie.

THE CONCERT. In the* evening there was a good attendance at the Princess Theatre when a very enjoyable programme was rendered. The audience was in a happy mood, and the performers met with a warm reception throughout. The programme was as follows: Part I—Tableau, All members in Highland Dress—Highland Fling competitors; Pipe Selection, Hokitika Pipe Band ; Song “My Ain Folk’' Miss Chunn (GrCymouth); .Recitation “Scotland”, Master G. Cullen; Song “Bonni 0 Mary of Argyll” Miss E. Perry; Violin Solo “Scottish Gems”, Mr J. Leitcli (Blackball); Song “Jessie’s Dream”, Miss M. Bruce; Song “.Stirling Bridge” Mr Struthers (Christchurch); Dulcimo Selection, Mr D. Cullen; Dance—Double Swords, Miss and Master Giblnnis. Part ll Overture, McLeans Orchestra ; Song “Ye Banks and Braes” Miss M. Jones; Pianoforte Duet “Scotia”, Misses Pascoe and Lawn. Flute Trio “Mary”, Messrs Wylie, McFndyen and Gibbons; Song “Afton Water”, M iss V. Perry (Wellington) ; Violin (Solo, 'Scottish Airs Miss E. Hatch; Dance—Reel o’ Tulloch Misses Mclntosh, King, Gibbons and Master Gibbons; Song “Cornin’ Thro’ the Rye” Miss T). Shnnd; Song “Up in the Morning Early” Master G. Cullen; Violin Solo “Raffs Caratina” Air J. Leitcli. The Accompanists were Miss A. Daly, Airs Withers, and Air A. H. Lawn. The National Anthem brought a very successful concert to a close.