CALEDONIAN SOCIETY

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10514, 2 January 1912, Page 5

CALEDONIAN SOCIETY

ANNUAL SPORTS MEETING.

A SUCCESSFUL GATHERING

Peitiap® the largest and most successful gathering ever held in Mas-ter-ton was tie annual meeting of the Wairaiapa Caledonian Society on .the Park Oval yesterday. The weather was almost perfect, if anything, rather warm, and a large crowd took the opportunity to be present at the gathering, which is always increasing In popularity. The oval was in good condition for the pedestrian events, and other arrangements were, thanks to the energetic secretary (Mr W. Gillespie) and his willing band of stewards, all .-that could be desired, r> ■ d the events w ere, in consequence, ali got off well up to time, and without the slightest hitdh. The programme comprised pvents of every description, and the good trophies and prizes offered attracted record entries. The competitors in the running events were amorg the best of their class. The presence of R. Opie, the Australasian champion, added considerable inter-*I to the aanateur events. Unfortunately , however, he, after running second in his heat in tihe 220 yds, had to withdrew on account of a slight injury to his leg. Altihougjh no records were broken some very good times were registered. The big race of the day (the Caledonian handicap) was pulled off in fine style. The bagpipes gave the real Scotch tone to the function. A large' number of men and children appeared in Highland costume, and the piping and dancing competitions wer« very attractive. The competitors had increased in efficiency since the last sports and several new ones came forward. The judges had a difficult task to pick the winners in the various sections.

The feature of the day was the initial appearance of the new pipe band. The members assembled in the mornmorning and miardhed to tihe grounds playing tiheir pipes. At the lumiieon adjournment the band rendered selections wfhile marching round the oval, and were loudly applauded by the public. The Coronation Hall was also "Christened," it being used for the first time. Large numibers of those present took advantage of tihe opportunity to dine and partake of afternoon refreshments on the ground. The liberation of the pigeons from the centre of the oval was a pretty sight. Hie result of their race home was eagerly awaited. • Considerable interest was centred in the ambulance competitions, in which four well-trained teams competed. A new departure was welcomed in tihe form of a number of side shows, whidh served as a diversion, and, were well patronised. , ''' ' ■ The results in detail were as follow: CASH EVENTS.

Maiden Flat Race, 100 heat: R. Proettstel (Petone), 1; W. Wilmhursfc (Lower Hutt), 2. Time, 11 l-ssecs. Second heat: W, Mcßwan (Petone), 1; J. Tressider (Lower Hutt), 2. Time, lljsecs. Final* Proebstel 1, MoEwan 2, Tressider 3. Time 10 3-ssecs. >." •

100 yds Open.—First heat: P. Buckeridige (iMartinborougjh), 6yds, 1; S. Munn (Maaterton), 10yds, 2. Time, 12 l-ssecs. Second heat: J. Tressider, 6yds, 1; F. Kilminster (Masterton), 9yds, 2. Time, 10 l-ssecs. Final: Buckeridge 1, Tressider 2, Kilminster 3. Time, 10 l-ssecs. Oaledonian Handicap. —First heatr W. MoEwan, 27yds, I; J. Tressider, 2. Time 32secs.- Second heat: R. Proeb27yds, 1; K. Welch (Masterton), 25yds,- 2. Time, 31 l-ssecs. Fina'l: Proebstel 1, Welch 2, Mcßwan 3. Time, 31secs. ,880yds.—J. M. Goggin, lOyds, 1; H. Morris Le Lievre (Paihiatua.) 3. Time, 2;nin 1 1-5 sees. !

220yds.—First Heat: J. W. McKam (Petoiie), 12yds, 1; W. McEwan, 18yds 2". Time, 23secs. Second heat: R. Proebsbel, 18yds, 1; J. Tressider, 18 yds, 2. Time, 23 2-ssecs. Pinal: Proebstel 1, McKwan 2, McKain 3. Time, 22 1-5. , One Mile—C. A. Le Leivre, 90yds, J. W. Goggin, 80yds, 2; F. Kilminster, 40yds, 3. Time 4min 44secs. *440 yards.—K. E. Weldh, 20yds, 1, R. Proebstel, 35yds, 2; J. W. Kain, 3.. Time 51 4-5 sees. AMATEUR EVENTS.

j Yards.— First heat: R. Messenger 3ydb, 1; W. Ryan 10yds, 2, Time, 10 l-ssecs. Second Seat: R. Ooie (Wellington) ,sor. 1; F. Elbe (yv'elliiugtoii) TOyds, 2. Time 10 seos Third heat: A. House ketone) 10-ivds. 1; G. Hood (Masterton) 7 ydsf2 Final: House 1, Opie 2, Messenger 3. Time, lOiseos. ; 220 Yards.— First heat: R. Messenger! 6yds, 1; R. Opie sci'v, 2. Ti'me 33scos. Second heat : W. Ryan 23 vdls 1; O. V. Murray (Wellington) 22 yds, 2. Tame, 23 l-ssecs. Third heat: A. Bold (Petone) 14ydis, 1; J. W. Nidholson (uViastertoai), 2. Time, 23 1-s,sees. Final: Bold 1, NidioJson2, Ryan 3. Time, 22 l-ssecs. 440 Yard's HuirdJes. —_ Lawirence 1, Peed 2, Riippon 3. Time, limn. 2 1-5 sees. , 440 Yards..—A. Bold 25yds, 1: Sttewart 2, C. V. Murray 35 yds, 3. Time, 52secs. ; 880 Yards.— E. E. Fisher 10yds, Pj D. Stewart 45yds, 2; L. J.'Carmine' 50yds, 3. Eme, 2mm. 3 4-o sees.

BICYiOLE EVENTS

One Mile Handicap faoys under j6 years).— A. R. Hodge 10yds, 1; tV Davies sea-., 2; F. G. Ackernaan 10 vd®, 3. Time, 3miii. TT ' IVo Miilte District Handicap.— H. Flaws 1; O. T. Oarr lO'^yd^, 3 j T. W.'Treen 160 yds 3. Time, 2 min. 30sec. _ >One jSEite District Handicap.- - Ji. Flaws llQyds, 1; O. T. Can* 80yds, 2; T. TT. Treen 75yds, 3. bme, 2 min. 35sees. MELD EVENTS, Quoits Hjaindicaj).— Bert. C.hambwiai'n 1, "Tlios>. Pinkney 2, K. «. Hunt 3. Throwing the Hamnnev. — lord .'•> feet, 1; Hay, 89ft IGiai., 2. Maiden Wrestlfimg (Ou.m'io.-huid

style).— bear man tI, Robortsto 2. Wrestling, open- (Chi a ben-Isui 4 stvle)Lear moint 1, R'oWtaon 2. Wrestling (catch-as-Tatoh can}.—* lianaiuze 1, Xecrmont 2. Throwing Cricket Ball.— J. j£k>lk+ nelli 1, R. CJhristensen 2. • Setting the Stone.— Hay 37ft 4£ ln a i! B'irkenshaw 34ft din.,-2. Ambulance Competitions. —Napier kquad (Messrs Erton, Shannon, Williams a,nd Butcher) 1; Betooe »qiiad (Mesjgrs Smart, lt-an, Raastuck and Steuiimiller) „L™ P i, S yf B ,^ <1 2 Jun ' p -~ J W " Nici ' bpm -wrtAi, 1 ing ¥ igh Jum P- - Hahbaid 1, 2. i Bc i y f -S igll t>. sor , i Jf e _ l.eod 2, Mason 3. PIPING AND DIN" .TNG.

Beel o' Tullock.— Jaffiray J, MeKechnie 2, W. Sutherland 3.Scotch reel.—MeKechnie 1, Jaffrav 2, Sutherland 3. X Irish Jig.—Jaffray 1, MeKechnie 5L A. Anderson 3. ! Sailors' Hornpipe.— MeKechnie JA. Anderson 2, Jaffray 3. ! Maideu Taping Music (marches).—H D. McKenzie 1, f. A. McDonald 2, A. PaulSng 3. Local Bagpipe Music (District) . R. M. McKay 1, falconer 2, Pickett and Shiitherland (dead heat) 3. Bagpipe Music (Marches). —. McCartney" 1, MeKechnie 2, Thompson 3. _ • • Sword Dance (juveniles).- Daisy McLennan 1, H. U. Adams 2, F« Shaw 3. ReeJeand Strathspeys.— T!hom|>son 1, McCartney 2, MeKechnie 3. Highland Fling (adults).— R. Mo Kechnie 1, T. Jaffray .2, W. Su'fcher--land 3. : • iSTieauntriubh as (adults). Jaffray 1, MeKechnie 2, Thoanipsooa 3. Sword Damce (admits). — MoKecKnie 1, Jaffray 2, Sutherland 3. Girls'' Highland Fling.— Daisy Mc-beiman 1, F. Shaw 2, Pauling 3Boy©' Highland Fling.— R, Woyidji 1, H. Donaldson 2, J. Stewart 3. Juvenile Highland Fling (girls).—* Daisy McLennan I. Juvenile LmoMland Fling (boys)'.—«*. D. Pauling 1, D. Sutherland 2, H< Adams 3. 4 : Sheaumtriubhas (juveniles).— Daisy MeLemman 1, a'. Shaw 2, H. Adams 3. Scotch Reel.— McKedma'e 1, Jaffray % W. Sutherland 3. CHILDREN'S RACES. . Boys' Race, 100 yds.— DkS&eoson! 1, WaUace 2, R. Fllaws 3. , [Boys' Race, 150 yd®.— WeldE 1* Tixisley 2, Shaw. 3. Boys' Race, 100 yds (under 12 years).— Welteh 1, Cross 2, Tinelej 3. Bbys' Race. 200 yds.— King 1, PaS*mer 2, Dickenson 3. Girls' Race, 150 yd& (itindier • 15 years).— E. Judd 1, Sj>encergt» !>-* MjLeniiaa 9. ■ ■