The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1893-06-05
SONS OF TIE THISTLE isle.
ScOtia's Children Disport Themselves
at East Park.
A Large Attendance at the Caledonian
Picnic on Saturday-Winners
of the Games.

PA6dSdHl Qdy lOT Tue plCulCi W NAIiNAl ~
many look forward with eager expecta-
ton. But the vigor of the wind finally
abated, and the day became pleasant, al
though warm.
About o'clock the procession formed,
with the First Artillery Band in the lead,
followed by large number Of carriages
containing members of the San Francisco,
Stockton and other visiting Caledonian
Clubs, with ladies and children. One large
wagon was entirely devoted to the latter,
who presented a very picturesque picture
in their kits, ranging from little tots OF
five or six years old upward
The procession moved down X street to
Front, and up J street, thence to East
Park. Three pipers were in the carrl-
ages, and each displayed his skill IN the
use of his instrument as the line moved
along the street. Arriving at the Park,
the games were soon commenced and
continued throughout the day, long
programme of thirty-tive numbers hay
ing been laid out.
The contests were some OF them so
close, however, and so hotly disputed
that half-past o'clock p. NJ. found NO. 70
only just commenced, and they had 10
begin running two races a time in order
to complete the programme before dark.
The first part OF the programme was, as
usual, for members of the clubs only, but
the second was open to all corners, and
many outsiders tried their hands (and
legs against the brawny and tieet-footed
Scots. 4 number of the contests were a
long time in being decided, on account
of the large number of contestants.
The mile race was closely contested,
one OF the runners falling from eXhauS-
ton during the fifth lap, and it looked tor
few minutes as If serious results might
follow, but he soon recovered.
n nnnpT
is years old was a fine contest, three boys
named NeWbert, Sheehan and McCaw
sticking to it until the bar was raised TO
seven feet one inch, when Newberts su-
perior training in the Athletic Club
finally gave him the victory after hard
fought battle.
Professor Fraser's dancing class of lads
and lasses took part in the Reel o Tul-
loch, sword dance and Highland reel,
and reflected great credit on their teacher,
as well as themselves. 1t was wonderful
TO see the little folks, who did not appear
over or q years old, go through the COM
plicated steps that older dancers would
nnd difficult. and changing step with
every change in the music. The San
Francisco children did finely, also, and
all received a liberal need of applause.
The First Artillery Band furnished
music for the dancers till a late hour, and
the general verdict was that it was one of
the most enjoyable picnlcs the club has
ever held. The number in attendance
was variously estimated at from four to
five thousand, and the crowd was q very
orderly one. There was but one instance
of disorder, and that an entirely IN
provoked one. The visitors from San
Francisco and Stockton expressed them
selves thoroughly pleased with the hearty
reception accorded them. Following is a
list OF the prize winners:
Throwing heavy hammer-Eirst prize,
Thomas Carroll; second, ID. S. Mcleod;
third David Reid.
Putting heavy stone-First, Thomas
Carol; second, D. 5. Mcleod; third,
Nj. K. Mclean.
Grand ighland reel-First, Ed Ross;
second, James Baxter; third, William
Ross.
Best dressed man in full Highland cos
tume-tirst, L. S. r.. Teyendale; second,
John Macintosh; third, Donald Weir.
Reel o TuIloch for lads and lasses-Sl
each.
Best dressed boy in Highland costume
- First, Alex. McCaw; second, Tom
Scott, Jr.; third, Willie Guild.
Best dressed man in plain Highland
costume-tirst, John Fraser; second,
David Reid; third, Ed Ross.
Reel o. TullOch for men-First, John
Fraser; second, John Mcintosh; third,
Ed. Ross.
Sword dance for boys and girls-First,
Alex. McCaw; second, Adam Ross; third,
JEANNE Wilson; fourth, Annie Mcintyre.
Zach boy and girl appearing on the
platform in costume received 81.
Old mems race-kirst. VIM. Mcbride:
second, d. Mcleod; third, d. Lawson.
Young ladies' race-Eirst Maud Rip
pom; second, Hattie Wilson; third, Lottie
Wilson.
Boys race under II years-FIrst, Frank
Mitchell; second, II. ScEernberger; third,
John Welsh; fourth Willie Shoemaker;
fifth Charlie Brown.
Short race for men-First, Il. G. Riley:
second, Frank Wilson; third, lie Grand.
Standing wide jump-First, I. a.
Twaddle; second, Thomas Carol: third,
Il. b. Pratt.
Throwing 56-pound weight-First, Tom
Carol; second, Lewis Smith; third, John
NJ. Macarthur.
Standing high jump-First, Tom Car
rol; second, i. McCormac; third, d. +.
Fletcher.
Running long iump-First, D. J. Riley;
second, I. B. Pratt; third, \. Keller.
Vaulting with pole-First, A. Keller;
second, L. McCormac; third, d. f. Flet-
cher.
Half-mile race-First, Frank Wilson;
second, T. J. Riley; third, LIE Grand.
Running hop, step and jump-First, T.
B. Pratt; second, #. \. Twaddle; third, T.
J. Riley.
Running high jump-First, T. A.
Twaddle; second, X. Hoaglin; third, a.
Keller.
One mile race-First, Frank Wilson;
second, t. J. Riley; third, I. B. Pratt.
Vaulting with pole Tor boys under IL
years-First, NJ. Newbert; second; T.
Sheehan: third, Alex McCaw.
Throwing light haminer-First ID. s.
Mcleod; second, Tom Carol; third,
David Reid.
Putting light stone-First, Tom Carol;
second, ID. ). Mcleod; third, NJ, r. Nc
Lean.
Highland fling for lads and lassies-Sl
each.
Highland fling for men-First, John
Fraser; second, j ohm Mcintosh; third, w.
H. Renwick.
Grand Highland reel for lads and
lassies-Sl each.
Sword dance for men-First, Ed. Ross:
second, John Mcintosh; third, w. II.
Renwick.
Throwing light hammer Sacramento
amateurs)-John NJ. Macarthur, silver
medal.
Putting light stone Sacramento ANA
teurs)-John Fraser, silver medal.
Tossing caber-Eirst, Tom Carol.
second, d. S. Mcleod; third, NJ. R. Nc
Lean.
Best player on bagpipes-First, 1. S. r.
Tevendale; second, Donald Weir; third,
William Ross.
Chief Reid conducted the games in the
ring. Professor Fraser the children's
dancing platform, and John Carlaw the
main dancing platform. Financial Sec
retarv John X. Grinton distributed the
prize checks, Tom Scott was in charge OF
the chiefs tent, and Treasurer James
Stewart and Delacy Kerr were in charge
OF the gate. First Chieftan Lewis Smith
and John Morrison received and enter
tanned the guests.
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