WAIRARAPA CALEDONIAN SOCIETY.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 5, Issue 1573, 3 January 1884, Page 2

WAIRARAPA CALEDONIAN SOCIETY.

ANNUAL SPORTS. President—-William iiowes, Esq; Vice-President-W, H. Beethnm, Esq. DiitEorojis-Mcßsrs A. Bish, T. Brown, W. B. Buitk, A, W, Cave, B. Cameron, J. Drummond. G. M. Drummond, A. Elkins, R. J, Fition, F. Gray, G. Heron, A. W. Hogg, J, lorns, J. Livingtone, James Macara, John Mucara, D. -McMaster, J. Payton, W. Perry, \Y. Rapp, A. Stewart and J. C. Vallance. Snsrams—Messrs John Drummond, T. H. Hill, James Macaia, D. MoMastor, J.' C. Vallance. Stahters—Messrs A. Bish, A, Elkins and ■. R. J. Fit ton. HANDiciprßKS—Messrs F, O'Connor and Walter Rapp; The above gathering, which was postponed from New Year's Day to the 2nd inst. through the bad weather, came off yesterday. Notwithstanding the postponement a very large concourse of persons of all ages and sexe3 assembled to witness the sports. The weather was beautifully fine in tho early part of the day, but towards evening a slight shower [fellJrwßh caused a general clear out for home amongst the spectators, Tho programme, which consisted of twenty- . seven events, was systematically carried out' by tho directors in attendance to the satisfaction of all concerned, There were numerous entries and keen competition in all events except the wrestling match, which was . rather n farce, there being only three badly matched competitors in it. Mr Pearson's private brass band enlivened the proceedings with good music, and the cravings of the inner man were efficiently attended to by Messrs Bell, Wagg, and Toohill, The settling up for each event was made immediately on the report of the judges, and in this connection a word of praise must be accorded to Mr W. Sellar, tho secretary, who, with taking entries, paying prize money, answering questions, aud attending to the requirements of the judges, liandicappers, 4c. was kept constantly busy, but his good management proved quite equal to the demands made upon him. Wo think it would bo a good plan to shorten the. programme by a few items, as before twenty-seven ovents are put through people have become tired and leave the ground. The following is the prize list. Quoits; distance, 21 yards, 11 points up.—Five entries. G. W. Schrodet Ist, 11 points; Fulcher 2nd, 6 points. Maiden Race, 220 yards. -Eleven entries. Run in heats. In the first Gunther got away and kept his lead to the finish, Hornblow pushing him very closely, In the 2nd Ellers won as he liked, Ngatuere 2nd. In the final Ellers won easily, Gunther second, Hornblow a good third. School Cadets Race, 300yards.—Only three entries were made for this which R, Thompson won easily, T. Bannister a bad second. Hop, Step and Jump.—Five entries. This resolved itself into a match between J, Ngatiiere and J, Waterson, the former'winning with 40ft 9in, the latter only being able to cover 40ft 2in. Throwing Heavy Hammer,—Three entries. P. Brislinohin first, 86ft Gin j P. Roche second, 85ft Sin; J. Jackson 3rd. Men's Race, 100 yards handicap.— Eleven entries.' Run in two heats. In the first, O'Loughlin (syds) was first easily, A, Thompson (scratch) second, Bright (scratch) third. Time—lo sees by two watches,—ln the second heat, Mence (2yds) secured first place after a tough spurt, Ellers (3yds) second* , W. Harvey (4yds) 3rd, Time—ll sees.—ln the final, Mence was first A. Thompson second, after a good raco , O'Loughlin third. , Time—ll sees Ellers led till ten yards from home when he dropped back, and Thompson * and O'Loughlin passed him, Bagpipe Music.—T. Stewart Ist, There weroonly two entries for this harmonious event, and the winner was without doubt the best man at tho pipes, Tossing tho Caber.—Five entries. 1 This was a very good contest between Brislinohin, Roche, and Kibble white, the former winning with a very good toss of 31ft 8 inches, measuring to the far end of tho caber, Kibblewhite next with 30ft iin, Roche 3rd 29ft ll|iu. ' Hurdle Race, 220 yards, handicap, over ten hurdles,—Five entries, Harvey (6yds) Ist, O'Laughlin (3yds) 2nd, Mence (scratch) 3rd, Time 30|secs, Harvey got away, and taking the lead over the first hurdle, was never caught, O'Laughlin and Mence making a good finish for second place. 1 Highland Fling. —D. Ross Ist. There were only two competitors, tho prize falling to Ross who was in kilts, and who dancod very fairly. Three-Legged Race, for youths under 15 years.—Six entries, Won by Hugh and Harold Welch. Walking Handicap, 2 miles,—Five entries. This was a very good match between Collier and Bambry, and resulted in a dead heat, both starting scratch. A, McLeod, scratch, E, Collier and Waterson each 15yds, also started. The first two elected to divide the stakes, Stone and Basket Race, 50yds,— Four entries, Wyeth Ist Munn 2nd, This was a very close contest,' Munn being only one stone behind Wyeth, He was thoroughly exhausted when the race was over. The prize money for this event hardly seems Bit|>icnt for the amount of exertion to be put forth. ' . Standing High Jump.—Four entries. J. Jackson Ist, 4ft sfin; Waterson 2nd, 4ft |in. The winner's of former years were not to be kept out, and Jackson took his usual position. Men's Race, 440 yards, handicap.— Nine entries. A. Thompson, 10yds, Ist; O'Meara,2syds, 2nd; Mence, 5 yds 3rd, This was a very good race, O'Meara retained his lead till about 25 yards from the winning post, when Thompson collared him, and as he had not a spurt left Thompson passed him with the greatest ease and won. Tho only man on scratch, O'Laughlan, was handicapped out of it as he never lessened the distance between himself and the leaders. Vaulting with pole.—There were six ' entries for this event which proved & stubbornly contested one, and lasted nearly all the afternoon. The competitors were George Jackson, Hunia,

Ngntomv, J. Jin'kson, Men-'o ai.d Wdtuiso:', The lust four foil out afier reaching a littlo over 9ft. The two first named' got over Oft lOin and. divided the stakes. No doubt higher vaulting would have been witnessed, but the the bar was put up too slowly . and the strength of the competitors became exhausted. Scotch Reel.—For. thin llicvo were four entries, three of them being of the "clan- Pvoss." Some very pretty dancing was shown by J. Boss and D, Boss, the former putting more life and spirit into his movements and performing most steps. Ho gained first prize and much applause. Men's Eace, 880 yards, lmiHlicap.— Five entries. Collier (10 yds) first, O'Louglilin ' (20 'yds) second. Won easily. Wrestling Match, Cumberland style. —Three entries. Martin won Ist and 2nd fall with Bernard, Himeona Ist and 2nd full with Martin, and gained an easy victory. Bernard and Martin were both short men, while Himeona is a stalwart young native of about Oft, and winning this 80s was simply child's play to him. Running High Jump.—Four entries. J. Waterson Ist, oft Uin, J. Jackson 2nd. Boys' Race, under 12 years.—About twenty entries. "Won by Minifie. Mens' llaco, 1 mile handicap.—There were live entries for this, which was won easily by A. Mcleod, who won the similar event at Woodville the other day. He was given 20yds start. Collier (scratch) came in 2nd, Bambry (30yds) 3rd. Sack Eace, for boys only—Hugh Welch Ist, Harold Welch second, About a dozen entries, Hornpipe.—This was an extra event got up by request, for which there live entries. Crotty,who danced vory neatly, was judged Ist, Brislmohin, who threw plenty of life into his feet, 2nd, Tutting the Stone.—Ten entries. P, Brislmohin, first, 33ft lin; P. Koche, second, 32ft Gin; Mcnce, third, 31ft Gin. Volunteer liace, -MO yards, handicap—Five entries. O'Mcara (20 yds) first, J. Wyelh (20 yds) second. Won easily. Running Long Jump.—Five entries. This was a very good contest, Waterson the former champion was first with an excellent leap of 18ft 3in, Mencc second 18ft Uin, Brislmohin third. The latter in his last jump went 18ft 6in, but unfortunately started right on tho mark, and, being his last jump, he was out of it. Consolation Handicap, 220yds,--For this there were seven entries, and the winner turned up in Uornblow, 15yds, Hercock, 15yds, 2nd, This wns a very close race, and the haudicapper brought them all fairly together, Tug of "War —A very good struggle took place between twelve Scotch, and the same number of Irish, resulting in a win for " parriteh" over " paratics," and to show the good feeling between the two, • tho victors immediately liquored up the vanquished. Special Prize of one pound given to the best dressed Highlander.—This was awarded to D. Boss, the only highlandcr in kilts on the ground. SPECIAL PRIZES. Silver Cup given to tho winner of the greatest number of points during the day, and 20s to the second highest, to be calculated as follows:—A first place to count three points, a second two points, and a third one point. For the greatest number of points Brislmohin and Waterson divided Ist and 2nd, each having an equal number. The latter paid the former his share ol the value of the cup in specie and retained the trophy. Brislmohin also gained tin special prize of 21s, given by tlx President for throwing the licavj hammer.