Wairarapa Caledonian Society.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4915, 2 January 1895, Page 3

Wairarapa Caledonian Society.

J The Annual Gathering. Okkioe Bkarers—frcsidontiMr David Guild; ViceA\ Presidents: Messrs Itobt, McKay. If "lid Alex. MeLeod;Hou Treasurer: Mr >Jfiii. Lowes; Directors: Messrs i W.B. Abbott, W.H. Beetham, W. B. Buick, John Cameren, liobert Cameron, A. W.CaTO, Geo. Day. W. %,J. Donovan, E. W. Dorset, A. A- Muns, E. Gray, John Harvey, 6. Heron, J, C. Herbert, John Hessey, 0. Kennedy, Wm, Miller, Jas. Mmr, > ;:.«trie, junr, D. McKcnzic, i (Woodlands), D. McKcnzie (Knru- I 1»"»). O. H. Osborne, Walter Perry. 1. A. Pownall, Alex. Stewart, Alex. I flalkor, andW. D.Watson; Sec: MrWm.Sellar. The annual gatheriugof the above Society was held yesterday under the most favourable auspices. Fino weather prevailed, and the attendance was a record one, besides which tho entries were up to expec- ( tiition. The ground for several of c fS tbe events was perhaps a trifle hard, * but could be excused as preferable : t( 'tlio usual sloppy state of the Oval on many former occasions. The various events were keenly contested. 1 lie handicaps carried fairly good Jjchls, and the wins were mostly ,•miliar. The points prize was won '*% Carlson, of Dnnevirkc, with jive firsts, he having succeeded in annexing the Maiden Race, Hi S'i Jump, Wrestling (two styles) and Putting the Stone. Carlson is evidently an athlete who will make his mark yet, being quite ft young man. The Cumberland Wrestling brought out a field of six, amongst thorn' a Native. Bagpipe 1 Music and Dancing did not bring ' out so many competitors as might ' have been expected, but the dancing was particularly good, the talented * and popular Smith family being much admired. Mr R, Smith senr.,tbough not now a competitors always ready to fill a blank and further the interests of sports generally. Although on the ground Hempton did not compete in the amateur events. The greatest amount of interest centred in the SawingandTree-fellingevents, * the latter certainly being a novelty here, although largely practised in several of the sister Colonies.

Exactly at two o'clock these events itorted with the two men Maiden jpras; Competitioner which seven •faira competed, and was won by Smith and Ritchfield in 42 2-5 sees, Petersen am' Dew being second with ■l2j sees. The Champion Two Men Sawing Competition was again won by the Harding Bros, in 3GJ sees, Sykes and Peterson being second with 38 sees. The Tree-felling contest was competed for by seven axemen, and was a gift to McNale in 3miu 6sec, Smith (the second man) being three-quarters of a minute behind. Smith, however, was successful in annexing tho prize for Hewing. A number of races were held at intervals for boys and girls,in which there were large fields nnd keen competition, and a bun competition for boys was very amusing. The stewards attended to their several duties,and the various events were got well off to time. Mr W. Sellar, the energetic Secretary, was kept busy attending to tho numberless duties' that devolve on ti. In spite of this, Mr Sellar, and (assistant, Mr Millar, were always dy to give every assistance and information. Mr Dennis, of the Royal Hotel, did a good business in the publican's booth, and Mrs Rayner, who had the refreshment booth, was kept busy throughout the day. Mrs Raynor also provided an excellent lunch for the stewards. Fruit and fancy goods were dispensed by Mrs Scorer. The Masterton Municipal Fire Brigade Band discoursed pleasant music on the ground. The following are tho results of the various events : Maiden Race, 220 yds, S. A. Carlson 1 J)\ Renall 2 A well contested race won by a foot, A protest was entered on the ground that Carlson was not a maiden runner, but was disallowed. Throwing Heavv Hammek. G.Day,7lft 3iin ... 1 F. Kummer, 69ftliu... 2 IOOI'DS HANDICAP. D. Annett, 7yds ... 1 RA. Renall, 7yds ... 2 , Hugh Welch, syds ... 3 njj Only seven started for this event, *3f liicli resulted iu a vary close finish, A protest was entered against tho ■winner, but was disallowed. Wrestling Match, Cumberland style, There were six competitors, in the first draw Winberg, Robinson and Carlson were the victors, In the second draw Robinson was drawn against Winberg and won, but was in turn cleverly beaten by Carlson, who drew the bye, The win of Carlson was unexpected, and he was loudly cheered on leaving tho ring. Handicap Hurdle Race. D, Annett, 12yds ... 1 It. D, Thompson, scr... 2 C. H. Williams, Byds... 3 Annett maintained his lead throughout, Thompson getting into second place.

Hor, Step and Jump. Harlow, 40ft Bin ... 1 \i Darley, 89ft Win... 2 Williams, 39ft sin ... 3 Bagpipe Music W.Ross ... ... 1 W.Sutherland 2 Only three competed. jji- Hiouland Fling, m D.Sutherland 1 W. Sutherland ... 2 Highland Fung fob Boys. C.Smith 1 R, Smith 2 2'JOyds Handicap (Amateurs only). W.H. Scale 1 WimJoffries 2 Four started Scale easily maintaining his handicap, and winning by several yards. Time232-sthsocs. Walking Back, One Mile. Bambry 1 L, Heatlcy 1 Three started, Bambry having an easy win. Tossing inn Caulk. G.Day 1 Tho only other competitor was a Native who was unablo to turu the tree. Sailor's Hornpipe. W. Sutherland 1 220 yds Handicap. F, A. Eeaall 1 ..E Welch i 2 ■Wilis was an excellent race from finish, Renall being hard pressed by Welch who challenged him about fifty yards from home. One Mile Bicycle Race. Handicap; Amateura Only. L.Caselberg, 300yd5... 1 G. Cooper, scr ... 2 This event was all in favour of Casetberg, who was nevor pressed, and won as he liked. Two Men. Maiden Sawing Compsii- . TON. Smith and Ritchfiold, 422-5 sees 1 Peterson and Dew, 42£ sees ... 2

This contest brought out 6eveu pairs of competitors, and created much iuterest. Punt.vo tub Stone. Carlson, 32ft 6in ... 1 C Roberts, 31ft4in ... 2 440 yds Handicap. Amateurs Only, W.H.Scale,2oyds .., 1 Fred Butenient, 15yds 2 This race was an easy win for Scale, Biitomeut did not finish. 440 yds Handicap. Hugh Wolch, 12yds ... 1 R. J. Wallace, scr ... 2 R. McGuire, 12yds ... 3 Wallace, the scratch man, was much fancied in this event, which was won by Welch with a clever finish. Sword Dance. C, Smith 1 G. Laing 2 i Tree Felling Contest. j D. McNab, 3miu lOsec 1 A. Smith,-train 2is«c 2 N. Albi-echten 4min 50sce 3 Four others competed in this novel contest which was probably the most exciting of the day, iind is sure to bo a favorite at all future sports hero. '. The log, six foot high, secured by. battens at the foot so that there is no fear of its topling over. Vaulting With Pole. Riri,BfUin 1 Huina,Bft2in... .... 2 Scotch Reel, D. Sutherland 1 W. Sutherland ... 2 Scotch Reel For Boys. It. Smith 1 C. Smith 2 Two Men Sawing Competition. Harding Bros .1 Sykes and Peterson ... i That the Harding Bros, would win was a foregone conclusion on their former performances, but the time is not up to that made in Southland, where a two foot Rimu was cut through in thirty-live seconds. Running Long Jump. Barlow, lift 3iin ... I Darley, 16ft 9m ) „ Hunter, 16ft fliu j '" L 880 yds Handicap, D. Annett, 25yds ... 1 P. Aniictt, 35yds ... 2 Six started, D, Annett won by three yards. Wkkstling, Catcb-as-Catch-Cau. Carlson 1 Robinson 2 Robinson struck his head on the ground in the fall and was stunned, but soon recovered. Hewing Competition.

A. Smith, 4min l7seo ... I I. Harford, 3min 37 4-ssee 2 Running Higu Jnsii'. Carlson, sft 3f in ,„ 1 Barlow, oft 2fin ~. 2 Oxe Mile Handicap. 1). Annett 1 P. Annett 2 J. W. Chase 3 Annett had the best of the race all through and won by a couple of yards. Two Mile Bicycle Handicap. Amateurs only. G.Cooper, 40yds ... 1 L.Caselberg, 200yd5.., 2 Caselbergled till the lnstlap when ho was challenged by Cooper who won by several yards. Consolation Race Handicap. R. Wallace, svds .. 1 Clair, 12yds ' 2 Holland, 12yds ... 3