Waimate Caledonian Society. TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL GATHERING.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Issue 32, 31 December 1898, Page 1

Waimate Caledonian Society.

TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL GATHERING.

Patrone: A. M'Lean, Rupert Cameron. President : A. Curler. Vice-president ; G. Miller. Treasurer: John Cochrane. Sec, C. J. Goldstone, Judges — Hammer, Ball, Caber, &c. : John Robs, A. Rattray, Thos. Hmith, K. M'Lennan. Jumping : W. L. Scott, Jai. Cochrjuie, D. M'Lean, R. Nieo}. Running : H. Hertslett, J. Freeman, R. Campbell, W. J. Wills, E. J. Atwill, G- S. Mathia*. J. Quinn. A. J. Manchester, Wrestling : J. O'Leary, P. DooUy, M. OBrien, A. Pattenon, G. M'Lean. Eagpipe Music andDapcing : A, Sinclair, R. Cameron, A. Martin, J. H. Mitchell, W. Gunn, Irish. Dancing : P. M'Carthy and J. Cagney. Starter; W. J. Dailey. Timekeepers : W. Coltman and J. Sinclair. Ringmaster: D, Robs. Superintendent; W. J, Black. Record Secietary : J. Menzies. Handicapp«rs : The committee. Working Committee— Jas. Cochiane, M. OBrien, }\ Westphall, J. O'Leary, D. Rom, P. Dooley, B. Betten, W. M. Hamilton, W. J. Black, W. Coltman, R. Nicol, E. J. Atwill, W- L. Scon, W. 11'Leod, R. Campbell, J. Quinn, K. M'Lennan, W. J, Wills, J. Ross, J,. Freeman, D. M'Lean, G. S. Mathias, D, Munro. On Monday early the weather was showery, but before ten. o'clock it had cleared and the day was perfect. There were quite 2000 people in Victoria Park, being taken at the gates, The morning train brought a great number from Timaru and Oamaru. The public greatly appreciated the seats lately placed round the track, and they were fully occupied during the day. The track was in Very fair order, but the west end is insufficiently banked, and one or two nasty falls took place there. The various cycle races showed how strong a hold this form of sport has upon the public, the excitement being intense and the applause deafening as C. Hollamby rode hi as winner of the mile, two mile local, and three mile, when be earqe a close second in the mile and a half, and. when he shot out from the pack to take third place in the five mile,, llollamby is a maiden rider with good staying and spurting powers, and it he is well trained should be heard of later on. The running throughout the day was well up to tlie mark. The publican's booth wm in charge of Mr Binney, and the confectioner's in that ot Mr Jyliller, and both did a good trade. The officials of the society were very obliging;, and the record secretary (Mr Meuzies), au.4 the secretary (Mr C. J. Goldstone) anqrded every assistance to our roporter, The Waunate Brass Rand plaj ed seyeral selections during the ♦lay. Following are the result ot the various even fa :—: — Quoits, £1 and 10s, Cairns 1^ Mackie 2. District Maiden, for residents of Waihao, Deep Gieek'," and Makikihi riding who have never' won public money, 200 yds, £1, 10s., 6s. J. Williams 1, W. Drayton 2, I\ 'VVilce 3. Time— 23 4-sth &cc.

Heavy Hammer, handicap, £1 10s, £1, 10b. C. D. Fleming (scr), 80ft. 10pa., 1, • S. Thornley (scr), 79ft., 2, W. Patterson (6in.), 78ft., 3. Putting Heavy Ball, handicap, £1 6s, 15s, 10s. Fleming (scr), 86ft. 9m., I. 1 Thornley (scr), 36ft., 2, H. Bobinson (2ft. 6in.), 81ft., 3. 100 Yards, handicap, £2, £l, 10s. First heat— O. Smart, scr, 1, F. Wilce, 7yds, 2. Time — 10 2-sth 6ec. Second heat— J. Williams, 6yds, 1, C. Walker, syds, 2. Tune— lo 3-sth sec. Third heat— A. F. Henderson, 6yds, 1, W. Nelson, 2yds, 2. Time — 11 3-sth sec. Final — Smart and Williams 1, Henderson 3. Time— llsec. Bagpipe Music, prizes in each case £1 103, £1, 10s. Pibroch 3 —D. Cameron (M'Donald's Gathering) 1. D. M'Kechnie (Millbank Salute) 2, E. Finlayson (M'lntosh's Lament) 3. Marche* — D. Cameron (74fch's Farewell to Edinburgh) 1, R. Finlayson (Sir Charles Forbes) 2, I). M'Kechnie (Bonny Ann) 3. Reels — I). Cameron (M'Kay's Reel) 1, W. M'Bride (Charms of Whisky) 2, R. Finlayson. (Charms of Whisky) 3. Strathspeys — D. - Cameron (Rodrick M'Donald) 1, R. Finlayson (Caber Faugh) 2, W. M'Bride (Sandy King) 3. Highland Reel, prizes £1, lOi. D. M'Kechnie 1, D. M'Donald 2. Highland Fling, £1 10?, 15?, 7s 6d. D. M'Kechnie 1, W. M'Bride 2, R. M'Kechnie 3. Sword Danee — R. M'Kechnie 1, D. M'Kechnie 2, A. Campbell 3. One Mile Bicycle, £2 and Remington Co.'s special of £1 Is, J61, 105. First heat — W, E. Ferris, scr, 1, J. Aitken, 90yds, 2, Jno. Rapson, 45yds, 3. Time — 2min. 19 3-sthsec. Second heat — C. Hollamby, 125 yds, 1, J. Buchanan, 110 yds, 2, J. Smith, 135 yds, 3Tnne — 2min. 15 sec. Final heat — C. ITollamby 1, Aitken 2, J. Buchanan 3. Time — 2mm. 15 2-sth sec. Light Hammer, handicap, JGI ss, 15s, 10s. Fleming, 93ft., 1, Greleith, 91ft. llin., 2, Thornley, 90ft. Bin., 3. Waimate Cup, 440 yds., handicap, £2, £I, los. O. Smart (scr). 1, J. Rodda (scr), 2, W. Brain (20yds), 3. Time— ss 1-5 sec. Hop, Step and Jump, handicap, £\ , 10s. Slater (scr), 40ft. l£in., 1, Munro (2ft.), 30ft. 9in., 2. Boys' Race, under 10, 200ydi, ss, 2s 6d, Is. R. Baker 1- J. Symon 2, W. Baker 3. Girls' Race, 220 yds, ss, 2s 6d, Is. B. Walker 1, A. Lopor 2, M. Wilson 3. One Mile Walk, time limit, £1 10s, £1. P. Flaherty (scr), 1, B. Meyer (90yds), 2 G. Jojce, E. Reeve and H. Wilson also started. Flaherty v allowed Wilson to make the pace till the commencement of the last lap wh,en ha took the lead and won by about 5 yards, the same distance separating the second and third men. Tune 6mm. 49 3-53e0. 120 Yards Hurdles, handicap, i>2, £1, 10s. H.-Attewell (scr) 1, O. Smart (10yds behind scr), 2, J. Slater (Byds behind scr) 3. Won easily. Time--19 2- sth sec. • i Cumberland Wrestling t light weight* list 71b or under, £2, D. Friet 1, D. Scone 2, M^Thyne 3. Putting Light 'Ball, handicap," 41 s^^ 15s, 10s. S. Thornley (scr), 40ft.' 7in., 1, Fleming (scr), , 40ft. 2in. 2, Robertson (7ft.), 37ft. llin., 3. * Two Mi]|e Bicycle, loca,l, handicap, £'& aod Sterling Co..'s special of lamp, value. J9l is, 15s; 10s. p. -Hollamby. (250 yds) 1, p. Shepherd (175y s ds) ;l ?,, B., Buchanatj (sc^) 3. 'Hbllamby s led" f^dm the start with Shepherd,- Buchanan, and Geddea plqse upjA Jhat.- order .'.^W^en, the bell yang for the laat -lap, Holl*m,hj §purt,ed awaiyifrbm the others, and won by^Q/dsk 'Time — 4min. 46sec. ' ' - fega*.

Boys' Race, under 13, 440 yds, hand cap. 7a 6d, ss, 2s 6d. 0. Taaffo 1 *- Ongley 2, P. Baker 3. Caledonian Handicap, 880 yds, £B, £% 41. J. Eodda (scr) 1, W. Brain (40ydi) % C. Hansen (35yds) 3. Time— 2mini 7 15th sec 1 , . , . itl , . 200 Yards, handicap 1 , £% £l\ 10s. First heat— J. Slater (10yds) 1, A. P. Henderfcon (14,ydb) 2. Time— 22 2-sth sec. Second heat— W. Brain (14yds) 1, W. J. King (12yds) 2. Time— 23 2-sth sec. Third heat— O. Smart (scr) 1, J. Williams {12yds) 2. Time— 23 l-sth sec. Final— William's 1, Slater 2. Smart 3. Time— 21 8-6 th sec. . Running High Jump, handicap. £r, iOdt Tliorhley (scr), 6ft. Bih., 1, Munrb (Sin 1 .), 4ft. ilin., 2. Bicycle Race, U miles, handicap, £% £\, 'lbs. B. Buchanan (40yds) .1, C. H-ollamby (105ule) 2< J. Aitkrn (130vds) ■B. A magnificent rnce for first place took blaoe b tween Hollfitnby and Buchanan. The former lc<l, btit did not take full adVantage of Ihe irside rnnring and Buchnran pliphcd his niachire in ni.d vori by a wheel. Time— 4min. 33 lJsth nee. Mj!o Boy*' Wnlk, tinder 16, hfli dicnp, 10b, s=, ?t'(d. P. Hogan 1, F. Kilworth 2, W. Ilains 8; Time— Bmin. 27 l-sth ccc. To^r ' +lm Caber, £1 and Mr A. Kaltj"^' i c-ial prize of £l, ss. Thornley 1 I f' « ri>on 2. *Boy i 1 \'i v Handicap, one mile, £3t £9. I] I' KJrherly (4C\fe), 1, J. OT.no'i f")0» ds) 2. Mercer, 75yds, 3. Time 4u'ir ,' ' J ;" 1 h src. Yaiui j% v/ith Pole, handicap, 15s< 10s, 6s. J. lioi;'an, 9ft., 1, C. Hansen, Bft., 2, J. Kl.U n .°). JVraidon Wrestling, Cumberland Style, for bo.v rndir 16, 10s, ss, 2s 6d. Flynn 1, Kiouglor 2, J\l'Pherson 8 Three Mile Bicycle, handicap, i>2 and Anglo i-pecial Co.'s special of JEI Is, J9l, 10s. C. Hollamby, 180 yds, 1, E. Booth, 250 yds. 2, Jas, Rapson, 180 yds, 3. Time — 17inin. 8 2-sth sec. Heavy Weight Wrestling, Cumberland style, first prize subscribed by Messrs O'Leary, Dooley, Binney, and Westphalia £5 55," £2 2s, £1 Is. S, Thornley 1, Robertson 2, Scoone 3. Irish Jig, In costume, SOs, 20s, 10s. Malbncy 1, D. M'Kechnie 2, M'Cormick 3. Sailor's Hornpipe, 20s, 10s. ss. M'Don* »ld 1, D. M'Kechnie 2, W. Smith 3. Champion Race, two miles, 60s, 40s ( 20s. D. F. Mullin, 80yds, 1, H. Wilson, 100 yds, 2, C. Hansen, 100 yds, 8. Time— llmin 51sec. Five Mile Bicycle, handicap, JJ3 and Remington Co.'s special of itl Is, L 2, LI. Shepherd, 400 yds, 1, E. Booth, 400 yds, %C. Hollamby, 200 yds, 3. Th« limit men kept the front the whole distance, and won by 50yds. A fine race took place for third place, Hollamby riding out from the pack and taking it easily. The I>ulk of the pacing fell on Hollamby, the others being unwilling or unable to keep up the speed. Had he been adequately paced there is no doubt this race would have fallen to him. Time— l2min. 22sec. Consolation Race, 200 yds. handicap, 20s, 10s, ss. W. Nelson 1, Hamilton 2, F. Wilee 3.