Wai mate Caledonian Society. TWENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL GATHERING.
OFFICERS, Patrons : Dr Barclay, A. McLean, Esq., Rupert Cameron, E-q. President : ii. Mathias, Esq. Treasurer: A. Garter, Esq. Vice-President : D. P. McLean, Esq. Secretary : F. J. Buckley. Judges — Hammer Ball, Cab?r, eto. : John Rosa, A. Battray, Thos. Smith, K. MLennan, H. Saunders. Jumping : Jas. Cochrane, D. Mcliean, S. Meddlicott and IS. Cosgrave. Running and Cycling : H. Hertslet, J. Freeman, 8,. CampbeU, J. W. 6owan, M. Fox, E. J. Afcwill, J. Quinn, A. Manchester, P. " Grant, 0. J. (iroldstooe, John Cochrane. , Wrestling : J. O'ljeary, M. Thyne, M. " 'OBrien, A. Patterson, G-. McLean, JB 1 . Westphall and T. Twoiney. Bagjjipe Music and Dancing : E. Cameron, A. Martin, J. H. Mitchell, D. M'Lennau, A. Battray, D. Munro. Irish Dances : P. McCarthy, J. Gagnoy, M Tnyoe and M. Duggan. Starter : H. Middletun. TiLaekeepBra : J. Sinclair and W. Coltman, liingmasier : D. Boss. S> perintendant: W. J. Wills, Record Secietary : J. Mer.ziea. The day broke dull and showery and this state Of weather coatinued throughout the day. There was a high Wind, and this made things very uncomfortable, but people were evidently determined not to misa the eveut of the year, judging by the j nurnbeis who turned out, Shortly before eleven, the Waimate Brass j Band, headed by the pipers and followed by officials and members of the* society, left town for Victoria Park. A large crowd followed, and from this -time onward a stream of people was moving to the grounds, The events were got off well 'to time, and although in aorae events there was little competition, were a3 much enjoyed as the cold, windy weather permitted. The publican's booth, undqr charge of Mv O'Leary, and the confectioner's, under Mr Sytnon, did a ~good business. The officials and oommittee worked well. The thanks of the Press are due to Mr Buckley (secretary) &nd Mr J. Menzies (handicapping secretary) for 'assistance cheerfully rendered. The following are the results of events : Maiaen Handicap, 2QQydB, 20s, IQ3 and ss, Ilegarty 1, # Courtney 2, 3 Gould 8. Tjma 23 3-5 sece, ,
Heavy Hammer Handicap, 30s, 80« j and 10s. Seven 'competitors, W Murray (4ft) 74ft, I; W. Patterson (3ft) 72ffc4in, 2-; Fleming (scr)-72ff, 3.' Hundred Yards Handicap, 60s, 30s, and 10a. First beat $>) : Hegarty," Oolvin and Courtney. Tiure 10 2*6 'ecs. Second heats 0 Courtney, J i-ouldand D Gilchrisfc. Time 11 1 5 , jcs. Final heat : GoWin 1, Hegarty j 2, Courtaey 3. Time lOsecs. Bagpipe Music, pibrochs, 80s. 20s and 10s. Bagpipe Music, marches, 80s, 20s aud 10s. Bagi>iyo M. U3io, strath^yeya, 80s, 20s and 10a. Bagpipe Music, reels, 80s, 20s and 10=i. In all th« 36 events thare were onl\ two competitors, Oauwron and Coopoi, who took the order named. In thd j Highland Itae!, Fliug, Sword Dance' and Sailor's Hornpipe, prizes 20d, 10s and 3s, McKechuie,_jaur. was the only ; competitor, < Putting Heavy Ball Handicap, 30a, 20s and 10d, D Fleming (scr) 35ft 9m, 1 ; J Murray (2ft) 35ft, 2 ; 8 Thoraley (lft) 34ft 2m, 8. Bicycle Race (local) two miles, 40a, 20s and 10s. J Jacobs (130 yds) 1, T Park3(lloyd3) 2, T Wilce (220ydd) 3. Time smm 7 2 5 sees. Light Hammer Handicap, 30d, 20h and 10s. Thoraley (4ft) 93t't, 1; J Gould (16ft) 92f0 7in, 2 ; P Greohdh -(15ft) 90ft 10m. Boxing Day Haudi^ap, ono mile," 80d, 40s and 20d : £>. Melufcosh 1, W King 2, D. Gilchrist 3. Six oiherc started. Ti-Xie, 4 uiiiis 58 1 5 seas. Boys' raoo (under ten), 220 yds, 52s 6d and 13. W. Waite 1, J, Symon 2, J, O'Couuor 3. Girls' race, 220 yds, os, 2s 6d and 1= fiLii worth 1, Huron 2, Kian 3. One msle walk, handicap, 30-» and 20d. F. Kilworth 1. B. Meyer 2. E. H. Bmith also started. Time 7 niiu 13 sees. Hurdle handicap, 120 yds, 40s, 20^ and 103. O. Smart (7 yds behind scr) 1, Coarfcney (5 yds bohind scr) 2, Oolviu (7 yds behind cor) 3. No other starters. Time 18 4 5 sees. Putting light ball, 30^, 20a and 3.05. Thoraley (lft) 39ft 2ia. 1; Fleming (bcr) 33ft 1-1 in, 2; M Burns (4ft 6id) 38ft 2m, 3. Bicycle race, one mile, 403, 20* and 103. First heat : T Wiiea (140 yds) 1. ; VV McKenzte (125 yds) 5, J Jacobs I (75 yards) 8. Four others started, Time 2mm2o 3 0 sec 3. Becoadheat '. R J Brosvn (l r 3O yds) 1, R B Meek' r (95 yds) 2, r Park (65 yds) 3. Five "otlWs ataited. Time 2 mm 23 2 5 setiiS. ivjFiaart heat ; Krom the start the paco was f.xiv, and the pacing equally divided. MeK'auaie, Brow.i ati.l . Wilce, with Bcysoa fourth, entered the lalat lap aud this position was maintained till tho cad. Tnrw, 2mm IS seca^ Caledonian handicap, BSO yds, 60 *. ' 40s and QOd. _ Ten atai'ted. I) Mclntosh (20 yds) 1, J Hegarty (20 yds) 2, W King (20 ydb) 0. Time, 2 uaiu 12 2 5 sees. Hunning high jump, 20=i aud 10-). J Gould (scr) sft BJia, 1 ; W Murray (lin) 2. Hop, step and jump, 20s and 10s. Murray, 43ft 4m, 1 ; O dmAffc, 41ft 4iu 2. , Bicycle Race, one mile and a half, 40<j, 20s and 103. Final heat, T Wilco (180 yd&) 1 ; X Brown (170 yds) 2 ; W MoKeazia (165 yds) 3. Time 3min 52 1 sdec. Half Mile Boys' Walk, 10s, 5a and 2a 6d. G- Clear, 1; \V Baker, 2; H Hogan 3. < Tossing the Caber, A Wilkie, 18£t Sin, I;CD Fleming, 2. Waimate Cup, 440 yds, 50s, BOa and 1 15s. W F Colvin (ser) 1 ; H Cleland (syds) 2 ; J Gould (15yds) 3. Time 57 2 sth sees. Maiden Wrestling, Cumberland style, for boys under 16, 10s, 5a aod 2s 6d. McPherson, Keugler and Beard. Bieyolo Itace, three miles, 60a, 30s' and 153. Ton started. McKenzie, i (235^ ds) 1, Brown (246 yds) 2, Brysou (270 yds) 3. Time 7min 59gec. Running Long Jump, 153, HR ss, Smart, 18ft Bin, 1 ; Murray, 18it 3iu,'2. Tug of War, 10 men a side. First _ yrize 78s 6d, subscribed by Mebsrs Twomey, O'Leary, Binuey and Middloton, and 21s. Two teams, captained by Messrs Geo. Miller and M. Duggan, entered, the former winning amidst much excitement. ' Irish Jig, in costume, 30s, 20s jand 10s. Two competitors. Solomon 1, Mackellar 2. Cumberland wrestling, heavy weight. First prize subscribed by Messrs O'Leary and Westphall, 60-*, 40a and 10. Thornley 1, BropTay 2, Barr 3. Bicycle i?ace, five miles, 60s, 40s and 20s. Bryeon (360 yds) 1, Hollamby (scr) 2, W McKeazie (800 yds) 3. ! Time, 14,min 7 3-5 sees. There were no entries for the ' members' and consolation races.
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Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume III, Issue 89, 27 December 1900, Page 3
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