CALEDONIAN SPORTS, TIMARU.

Temuka Leader, Issue 809, 3 January 1882, Page 2

CALEDONIAN SPORTS, TIMARU.

President—Mr D. Maclean. Vice-Pre - sidents Messrs J.O. McKerrow nnd James King., Directors—Messrs J. Bruce, J. Meikle, R. Stewart, T,. R. Jones. G. H. Wildie, JohD Davidson, Thomas O'Driscoll, Captain Mills, and Dr Macdonald. Hon. Treasurer Mr David Stewart. Secretary—Mr W; E. Whitcombe. New Year's Day having, fallen on. a Sunday, yesterday. (Monday.) was observed as a general holiday in South Canterbury. The,, principal., attraction was the Sputb Canterbury Caledonian sports, which, were held in Green's Paddock, Timaru. These sports have always been the moss popular ones held in the district, and this year proved no exception to the general rule. The trains from the different districts were that from this town, being particularly, well patronised by jolly spirits, whose singing contributed not a little to the enjoyment; of those who travelled by rail. At halfpast, ten o'clock the members of the Caledonian Society left the Grosvenor Hotel, headed by three High'and Pipers (playing appropriate, music), and the Timaru Artillery Band, and, marched to the ground., on. which, the. sports were held. The arrangements made by the Csmmittee . were really excellent every detail having been attended to with the utmost care. The grounds was well adapted for the sports, and the space set apart for the running, etc., was roped in, so that the competitors had no reason,to complain of being jostled by a crowd. A grand stand was also erected, from which there was an excellent view of the various events, and everything was so well arranged, that, to find fault was next to an impossibility. The weather was all that could be desired, the heat being tampered by a gentle breeze. The attendance was larger, much larger than on previous years, there being betweon 4,000. and 5,,C3Q, people on the,ground. The pro gramme, was an unusually heavy one, there, being .about 31, events, to be competed for, and the prizes offered were muchbetter than,they have ever been before. This.attracted a large number of competitors, and.excited a.keeni nterest in the sports and on the whole the Committee may be wel 1 congratulated on the result

of their efforts to provide means of re« creation for the public. There were several refreshment booths on theground, but though drink was to be had ad libitum the absence of drunkenness, was remarkable. We have to thank the Secretaryi'Mr Whitcombe, for his courtesy and civility in giving as ihft information necessary to compile our report of the: various eveats, as follows : Hundbed Yakds Handicap. First prize, £3; second, £2; third, £l. W. Moore (7yds) ... 1 R. Goes (scratch) .... ... ••• 2 T. McAuliffe (scratch) 3 N. Line (2yds), M. Hobbs (2yds), A, McKinnon (syds), W. Horrigan (scratch), and «r. McLaren (4yds) also entered. Time—Usees, MiJ[iE Handicap, Race. First prize, £5.; ; second, £3 ; third, £l. D. Shine (40yds)) ... ... ... 1 T. Fergusso.n (55yds) ... ... ... 2 W- S. Fagan (scratch) ... ... ... 3-, J. Mulcahy (80yds), T Elliott (90yds), , N,. Line/ (70yds) W. Scarf (110yds), alba, ejiter ( ed, i Tjime—4min 41one-fifth sees. Throwing i 221 b Hammer. First prize, £2;-se.cond,.£l j thirds 10s. S. Smith"(67ft).... "..".."'" 1< H f A,. Slade (57% Bin) 2; W;. A. Morton and J. Meikle also entered. Two, Hundked, Yards Handicap Race. First prize, £3; second, £2; third, £l. W. Moore, (12yds), ... ... ... 1 C. Pet-ns (10yds) ... ... ... 2 : A, McKinnon (12yds) ... ... ... 3 ; W,. Lorrigan (scratch), M. Hobbs (7yds), J, r McLaren (7yds), R. Goss (scratch) and T. MpAuljffe (scratch) also .entered. Time—23secs„ Two Miles Walking. Handicap. Fir apprize, £5 ; second, £3 ; third, £l. I, J, Bradley (scratch)... ... ... 1 H. Lambert (25yds) ... 2W> Scarf (130yds), ... ... ... 3 ; G. GJeeson (45 yds), J. Leeny (95 yds),, and T. Clarke (65 yds) also entered. Time—l4min, 34 one-fifth sees. Highland Costume (Men;. First prize, £3.; seppnd, £2 ; third, £l. .L Macdonald (TartaD) ... 1 ( D., Buchanan (Grand Tartan)... ... 2 S. Gallie (Forbes Tartan). ... ... 3, ! Highland Costume (Boys). Fust prize, £3 ; second, £2 ; third, £l. J. Gallie (Forbes Tartan) ... ... 1There was only v one entry. Quoits. First prize, £2; second, £1 ;- thjrd, 10s. W. Cunrj,ingham ... ... ... 1 J.Jackson ... ... ... ... 2 W". McKenrie ... ... ... ... 3; Throwing Light Hammer (16 lbs). First prize, £2 ; second, £1; third, 10s. S, Smith (89ft) ... ' ... 1 H A. Slade (80ft 7in) ... 2, A. Martin (77ft 4in) 3 J. Davidson also competed. Putting 221 b Stone. First prize, £2-s : second, £1 ; third, 10s. S. Smith (30ft Bin) : ... ... ... 1 J. Mulligan (30ft 4i") ; 2 W. O'Neill (29ft 7in) ... 3 ; Highland Reel, in Costum e. First prize, £3 ; second, £2 ; third, £l. D.Buchanan ... ... 1 H- Pelvm 2 J. Gallie ... ... 3, R. Calder also contested. Sack Race, in Masks. First prize, £2 ;. second, £1 ; third, 10s. N. Austin 1 J. Lawrie 2J, Miller. ... ... ... ... 3. Bagpipe Music, .in Costume. First prize, £ 5 ; second, £3 ; third, £2. R. Calder ... 1 D.Campbell ... ... ... ... 2. D.. Macdpnald ... 3 ; Seanntreus. First prize £2; second, £1 ; third, 10s. D.Buchanan * R. Pelvin 2 r Hop,. Step and Jump. First prize £2 ;. second, £1; third, 10s. M. Tangney (39ft 2in) ... ... ... I N. Austin (38ft lOin) ... 2S. Smith (38ft 3in) ... ... ... 3 : J. : Brosnahan and J. Egan also corn-

peted. Highland Fling. First prize, £3 ; second, £2 ; third, £l. H. Pelvin V; D. Gallie. ... ... ... ..... 2. D. Buchanan ... 3IL Calder also competed. 440 Yards, Handicap. First prize, £4;. second, £3 ; third, £l. T, McAuliffe (Byds) ... ... ... 1 T. Fagan (scratch) ... "2: J, Mnlcahy (15yds) ... .'.[ ... 3- ; R. Waugh also competed. Sword Dance. First prize, £3 ; second, £2 ; third, £l. D.Buchanan 1 R. Calder ... ... 2 D. Gallie and H. Pelvin also danced. Vaulting with Pole. First prize, £3 ; second, £2; third, £l. G.Ray (9ft lin) ... 1 T. McAuliffe 2. A. MoKinnon 3 Horizontal Bar. First prize, £2; second, £1 ; third, 10s. C. Wagstaff ... 1 C.Hallam ... 2 H. Morris 3 Wrestling, Cumberland Style. First prize, £5 ; second, £3 ; third, £l. H. A. S'ade 1 W. Robinson 2. T. Nelson 3 ; There were ten other events to be competed for at 5 o'clock when our reporter, left.

YITAL STATISTICS. The following are the vital statistics for the month ended 31st December, 1881 ; Births... •• 6 Marriages ~. ... ••• 4 Deaths 4 The total for the year 1881 comprised : .—125 births, 24 marriages, and 29 deaths.