The San Francisco call., 1898-05-29
Gathering and Games of the CaIedonians.
MOST ENJOYABLE OUTING
SHELL MOUND PARK FILLED WITH A MERRY THRoNG.
The Athletic Events Keenly Con- tested and the Dancing as Usual a Feature of
 the Day.

The sl1irl of the bagpipes in Shell Mound Park yesterday made it known to all and sundry that the annual gathering and games of the Caledonian Club were in progress It was the thirty-second occa- sion of a similar kind. and although the attendance was not so large as in pre- vious years, which was anticipated owing to too apparent causes, those present thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
 The games started punctually at o'clock in the morning. and were kept up without intermission until about o'clock in the evening. The competitors tn most of the events were not so numer- ous as in previous years, but what was lacking in numbers was made up in enthusiasm. EX-Chief Angus Mcleod, R. s. Duncan, the efficient secretary of the club, and Dan Mcdonald, took charge of the games and did their work well. There was no delay and no kicking on the part Of the competitors.
 There was no lack of the usual hos pitality of the club, and First Chieftain w. UrQuhart and William Mitchell, of the reception committee, made the guests feel that they had met with a real High land welcome.
 Nothing particularly startling occurred 1n the athletic events. Policeman D. R. Campbell won five first prizes, which en- utleS nm 10 the JacOby gold medal The veteran Tom Carroll was suffering from rheumatism in the knee, which handi- capped him, and Campbell was able to forge ahead. The dancing by the boys and girls in Highland costume was a feature of the gathering, and the first prizes were carried off by Maggie Bas- sett, pretty young miss, who Is not in fer1or Tn grace and poetry of motion to her predecessors, Elaine Telfor and Sybil Campbell.
 Among the visitors were Chief H. K. McLennan of the CaledOnian Club, Sac ramento, and ex-Chiefs Reid and Morri- son, and several others, ex-Presidents Me \ ab and Nichols of St Andrews s Society, Supervisor Morton, Sergeant Bethel and many others. Chief Reid of the club was Jealous in looking after the welfare of the guests.
 Following were the results of the games: Race for sons of members of Caledonian Club ana Scottlsh societies lunder F years); first Smith Willie Reid George Elder.
 Handicap race for sons of members of Gale donian Club and Scottish societies q2 to 16 prize SIR. Duncan, Robertson, E. Webster. cssdonian Club and scottish socees 9 8deT prize $lzA. McCan, Willie Reid. F Rir1ns siiiID
 Putting heavy stone; first prize s. second PTlze S4 third prize SD R. Campbell, Al
 Putting light stone; first prize s5 second prize sS. third prize SD. R. Campbell, Thomas
 Throwing heavy hammer; first prize s. second prize SS, third prize SD. R. Campbell, J. J. Throwing light hammer; first prize s, second prize s, third prize SD. R. Campbell. Thomas
 Jacoby medal Cfor members only); special prize to be awarded to member of the Gale donian Club who has most points in athletic bell - 0tiip
 Best dressel men Gin plain Highland cos tunnel first prize s, second prize s. third prize S2-D. Reid, P D. Findlay. D. Fraser
 Best dressed boys Gin full Highland costume), Dan Smith. John McCaw, Willie Guild.
 Best dressed men Gin full Highland costume). ur1 Eg ri hird rarTz Neil Lindsay, J. g. Mcintosh, Adam Ross.
 Grand Highland reel (nen in Highland cos tume), first prize s, second prize S4 third prize s2-J. s. Mcintosh. P. D. Findlay. A.
 Boys handicap race Cunder Is years), first prize s3, second prize S2, third prize s1-F Keoeh, J. O'Leary, James Kelly
 Race for men twice around the track). first prize 8. second prize 8, third prize $2-M. W. Beck, c. Jelinskl. Al Lean.
 men and single men: turf pull; Dan McDonald captain single men J. W. Harris, captain mar prize box of cigars-Won by married men. sword dance Qads and lassies in costume) $2-Maggie Bassett. AGargery McGilvary, Dan Smith. Highland fling Qads and lassIes in costume) ; F years and over; first prize. S4; second prize, 8; third prize, $2-Maggie Bassett. Dan Smith. Irish jig best lady. s; best gent s5-Maggie Highland fling GchIldren F years and un- $5; second prize, S3; third prize, S2-J. S. Mo 1ntosh. Adam Ross. P. D. Finday.
 Reel e Tulloch (men in costume)-First prize. s; second prize s3; third prize. g. J. S. Me Highland fling tElen in costume-First prize, s; second prize, 8; third prize, $2. J. s. Mo 1ntosh. P. D. Findlay, Adam Ross.
 Running, hop, step and Jump-First prize, S: second prize, 8; third prize, S2. J. Murphy, NJ ". Beck, William Mitchell.
 Running high leap-First prize $5 second prize 8; third prize, g. M W. Beck, Al Lean, J. Murphy
 Hurdle race (twice around track)-First prize, s; second prize, 8; third prize. g. M. w Beck F. Wilson. William Mitchell.
 Running jump-First prize, S5; second prize, 8; third prize, s2 NJ. ". Beck, Al Lean, J. Murphy.
 Standing high leap-First prize. s; second prize. B; third prize, s2. J. Murphy. M. ". Race for members of Caledonian Club of San Francisco-First prize, ''Wall'' champion da- rnond medal. value $2O0, and s5; second prize s: third prize; 8 George s. Thompson. NJ. Reel O Tulloch dads and lassies in High land costume)-Prize to each, eighteen children
 Long race for men-First prize, ss; second prize. s6: third prize. s4. F, Wilson, F. Rob ertson C. Jelinskf.
 Tossing the. caber-First prize, $; second prize, s4; third prize, B. D. R. Campbell. D. Reid, J. J. Cameron.