The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-06-01
SCOTIA'S SONS
GATHERING.
An Enjoyable Outing With the
CaledOnian Club.
Thousands Attend the Annual Games at Shall
Mound-The Victorious Contestants.
Spirited scsnes.

The twenty-iourth annual gathering and games
of the Caledonian Club OF this city were held
yesterday at Shell Mound Park, near Berkeley,
and II was probably, the most successful outing
ever given by the club.
All day the grounds were crowded by great
thtougs OF peoplt, who enjoyed themselves TO
their hearts content with the many devices pro-
vded by the club. The day was exceptionally
fine for the purpose, which. doubtless. induced
many to attend who otherwise would have re-
NAMED at home.
Most Of the attendants were from this city and
chiefly members aud their friends. Many had
attended previous gatherings OF the club and
were we'll aware OF The excellent programme al
ways furnished.
NO UNTowARD ACCIDENT.
In every sense the crowds were OF the highest
respectabiIlty and, as a consequence, the entire
day passed without single untoward accident.
BY a count of tickets at the gate 1t was ascer-
talned that over 5000 persons attended. The
grounds are so large, however, That al no time
was there any clowding or inconve-
nence Naturally the largest crowd was
about the ground where The games we're
played. All lie seats and every inch of
room around the track were occupied
throughout the day. AS the games continued all
day the spectators changed constantly, put WIFI
out the effect of diminishing the attendance or
The enthusiasm. Every event was heartily re-
ceived and the cheers vi app eelalVe Scotchmen
were mingled With The more suDdntd clapplhS Oh
Hloyed hands OF no less sympathetic iddles.
HANDKERCHIEFS WAVED.
At times they waved their Dandkerchiefs as
favortes succeeded IN winning a medal or
Prize, ana tne sight of thousands OF dainty linen
fabrics waving III the air reused the participants
TO the highest endeaVor aud had no little e1ect
upon the feryor OF the other spectators.
The first game was called promptly AT - O'CLOCK
In the morning and the events followed each
other In rapid succession until long alter
Z O'Clock IN The evening.
The club piper Il. Colin Mcintosh Donald weir,
X. NJ. Munro, George Patterson, Norman bea-
ton. D. ". Beaton, D. II. McLennan, Alexander
5. MaIhewsOn and Edward Ross, In full Scottish
dress, played Highland airs on their Dagplies.
Chief w. g. Burnett and Past Chlef Angus
Mcleod conducted the events with skin aud ln-
sured L successful issue To each.
AN EXCITING EVENT.
The most exciting event of the day was tug
of-war between TWO teams OF ten men each, one
representing married men and captainea by
Thomas Mckay, and the other benH al sln gIe
men had the best OF the match and apparently
won The contest, but for some reason The Judges
declared the match foul.
In the large pavilion dancing began early,
under the supervision of the following committee
OF members, and continued unlnteIrupiedly all
day: Rod Mckinnou, tlOor managers; Norman
McKnnOn, Peter Mcintyre, William UtduhatI,
Alexander Sutherland, Leonard McCorm3:K,
Rod Mcdonald, James a. Mckay Joseph Nc
kInnon.
Iu the mound pavilion dancing did not begin
until afternoon. Ii served TO draw away part OF
Tie cTUNu IfDul Tue lIdiu IdNIliuu anu maui
dancing more comfortable and enJoya bic Tor al.
The lalter pavilion was cared for by tie follow
Ing representatives OF the club: Floor mana ger,
JUhu L. UrquhaTt; Angus McDOuafd, W. W.
Fiunie. Rod Mclean, George L. Thompson, Ed
Ross, ". w. Reid.
In addition TO these attractions there were
many other arrangements 10 insure pleasure for
The crowds, especially the youngsters, OF which
there were many. All the stands hobby horses,
swings, and other apparatus were well patr0nlZeu
by lie young contingent.
CAMERA FIEND,
The inevitable and lrrepressible camera fend
was on hand 10 catch the grati1ed countenances
of the youths OF mole mature years ana he was
we'll palronized. Two darkes, with banjo and
fiddle, held forth all day near one OF The shooting
galleries and attracted almost as great crowd
as Tie games.
Everywhere the distinctive costumes of "Auld
Gael" were visible aud made the ever-chancng
scenes picturesque, as we'll as emphasizing The
fact that the Scots were out In force.
AT Hoon hund eds of luneh-baskets were
opened all over the grounds. after the manner OF
old country pcnlcs, and the bracing breeze lent
Zest TO The appettes OF all.
THE CLUES TENT"
The club reserved for Its officers and special
guests "teut" where the finest regalement
was offered Here, al the close OF The exercises
IN the evening, all the officers and committees
met, and in bumpers OF champagne congfatu.
lated The club upon the pronounced success of
the day. This feature OF the clubs entertain
nient was under Tie charge OF ID. r. Mcneil,
whose executive ability was well and pleaSiDgly
displayed. lie made this part OF The programme
GAMES AND DANCES.
The games and victorious contestants and
dances were as follows:
Club games
Judges-W. w Reid Peter Ellis William McDou-
gall. First, Il. 5. Falconer; seconu, d. II. finnie
Race Tor boys under II years First prize. SO;
second, 81; third, 81 Judges-Charies D. Reid,
John Spence, Richard burnett First, Walter Da-
wilson; second, Donald Ftnnie-
Handicap race for boys (between the ages OF IL
So Same judge First John Purdy; second, John
Davldson Third, W. W. FinnIe.
Handicap race Tor members daughters-First
prize fine pair OF ladies' boots, donated BY Super
visor Henry bingham; second. one dozen linen in
itia handkerchiefs; third, pair beautiful vases;
fourth sarchei same Judges; flTst Jessie tlhhiei
second, Lottie WILSON, third, Hattie wilson, fourth,
Nellie McLennan.
Putting heayy stone = For competitors whose
record % feet and over First prize, SI0 second,
81; third, 50. Judges-Peter Mcintyre j. Donald
son. j. McInnes First Thomas Carroll; second,
A. Couts
is IS leet aDa6reT. First prize, 81; second So;
tssssF.s3 Same lGdges fiE IT. Thomas Carroll;
Putting heavy stone-firSt prize, $40; second, 81;
third, IS. Judges-John Abrooks, David Paul. John
McLaren First, Charles Reid; second w. Morgan;
Putting light stone-Frst prize, 81; second, So;
third, 50. same judges First. Charles Reid;
second X. S. Duncan; third J. S. Mcintosh.
Throwing heavy hammer-fOr competitors VIII ose
record is "a feet and First prize So second,
roll; second, d. s. Mcleod third. ). F. Urquhart.
Throwing light hammer-For competitors whose
record is 80 feet aud over First prize 81 second,
So; third, So: Same judges, Fhst, Thomas Car
rolf second, D. s, Mcleod; third ). F. urHGhart
prize, 81 second, SO; third, SO. Judges-w. w.
Reid. Vernon Campbell, Thomas Ross First Pc
ter McIntyre; second, James L. Litte third, Burt
! Aber. W. Morgan.
! ond 81; third, So. Judges-A; Foreman Jr:. James
| McNab, Duncan McCallum. First, A. COuts; sec
Throwing Light hammer-First prize, 81: second,
IS; third, SO. Same judges; First. A. Couts; sec
Handicap for so years and over (once
around the track First prize gold medal. donated
By 9Fe r PT Ra Sy "
| p. Forbes. Judges-Peter Mcintyre, James Aiken.
j. II. McInnis. FIRST d. II, Fiunie; second, X. Suth-
Hest dressed men in plain Highland costume
First prize, 81 second, So third, 80 FIRST, >. ).
Mcintosh; second, Edward Ross; third, a. S. Math-
Best dressed boys in full Highland costume-First
| prize So: second, 49, third 81. First ID. A. Fin
| ME /; second Donald watt: third, Robert Ross.
| Best dressed men in full Highland costume-First
| 81 third, So First, k Munroe; second, Neil Car
michael; third, D. R. McLenuon.
third SIS. Judges-w. w. Reid, John Donaldson
Peter Ellis. First, Thomas Carroll; second, d. S.
| Mcleod; tn I'd, j. A. Carmichael
| Grand Highland reel for men in costume-First
prize, 81; second; 50; third, 81 First John Mcln-
| tosh; second, A W. Matheson; third, Edward Ross.
| OPEN TO ALL CoMERS.
Boys handicap (under Is years)-Flrst
| prize, SO; second, 81 third, 81 Judges-John Don
| aldson John Abrook Alex Stuart. First, Alexan-
der Corbett; second. George Scaunell; third W. Pic
| ton
Girls handicap race (under 10 years)-First prize,
valua bic pair OF opera glasses, donated by Judge
LAWYER Police Court 2: second, beautiful fan; third
| one dozen handkerchefs Same judges. First,
Jessie FEMME; second Annie Crowley: third, Lottie
| Nelson
Young ladies' race over 10 years-First prize
| 81 shoes donated by Walter Rosie; second. silver
| cup. donated by Mrs. Annie T. Dunphy; third,
| satchel. Same Judges. First Lille Caccia; second,
| Sadie Dancer; third. Pauline Keiser
| Married ladies' race-first prize, fine silver bread
basket donat>f by Sergeant Thomas w. Bethel;
second, pair marble vases, donated by Joseph f.
| Cofey; third, box of tea. Same judges First, Mrs
| McGreevy; second Mrs Wnn third, Mrs. j. Baxter.
Race for young men twice around the track EN-
| trance fee 80 cents First prize, 81; second So:
| third So Judges-Charles ID. Reid, A. j. McKta