The San Francisco call., 1899-05-31
CAT HERRING Of
THE LADS IN
TARTAN PLA|DS
CaledOnian Clubs An
nual Outing.

The "skirl o. the pipes and the ''hoot
mons" heard at Shell Mound Park yes
terday gave evidence of the fact that the
clans had gathered once again. and it
was acknowledged to be one of the most
successful events in the history of the
Caledonian Club during its thirty-three
years of existence.
There were more people assembled on the
grounds than for many years back, and
their expectations that the games COM
mittee would provide an attractive pro-
gramme of events were more than fully
realized, The chief, Angus Mcleod, and
the other members of the committee were
here, there and everywhere yesterday,
from 10 o'clock in the morning. when the
games commenced, till o'clock in the
evening, when the last event on the pro-
gramme was concluded. The chief was
ably assisted by William Mitchell, Daniel
A. Mcdonald, George Mcdonald, An
drew McNair, ]. H. Duncan and J. j.
Cameron. All the ex-chiefs were present
and helped materially in making the
guests of the club feel at home, in which
they were helped considerably by William
Urquhart, the eX-first chieftain.
Among the guests of the club were: Col
onel Thomas McGrergor of the Ninth
Cavalry, with headquarters at Fort
Grant, Ariz., who has made it a pleasure
and duty TO be present at the annual
gathering of the clans for the past twelve
years, unless something unforeseen hap
pened TO prevent him; Supervisor Deasy,
Lieutenant Nash. Billy Jordan, Colonel
Eddy. president of the Phoenix Republi-
can Club; James McNab, Hugh Fraser,
Chief II. K. Mcclellan of the Caledonian
Club, Sacramento; ex-Chiefs John Nor
rison and David Reid, and others.
The events on the programme We're well
of the thousands of people who witnessed
them. Among the competitors were some
from the East and from the Pacific Coast
An innovation was the linemens poll
climbing contest, which afforded a grIZ
deal of amusement to the spectators.
exhibition of the sailors hornipe. 81
by Miss Rosie Forbes of Portland,
and Miss Maggie Bassett of Oakland
one of the most enjoyable featux
the dancing. Miss Bassett took
first prizes for dancing and she \
that she is one Of the most q
platform pislt in the park. Nedii Linds
Ses Sa9 dres5ed psr w2n man the n fn rft RRFb REfbi
tune, which he has done for t
four years.
Great interest was manifested
tug of war between the marie
single men, and after stiff am
pull the single men were, as usu
feated. The married men who
were: John Cameron. ] j. Camers
r. Campbell Thomas Carroll, w
Bentley. James Gladstone, J. McFaiN
and R. Mcdonald; captain, c. A. McPN
two paviiions and the guests of the cly
were looked after by the reception COM
Inittee in good old hospitable style.
Following were the results of the diff
ferent events:
Quoits-First, Alexander Sharp; second. r.
Jardine; third, John Swan.
Race for sons of members and Scottish So
cieties-First James Beck: second, J. McDon-
aid third, George Elder, Alexander McNicoll.
Handicap race for sons of members and Scot
tish societies-F1rst, Robert Ross; second Elder
Webster; third r. Duncan.
Handicap race for daughters of members and
Scottish societies-First. Grace Paul; second
Eva McFarlane; third, Hazel Allen.
Vaulting with pole for sons of members and
Scottish societes-First A. Ross; second
Thnnoas Scott and w. Reid, tie.
Throwing heavy hammer for members and of
sister societies whose record is not over rs feet
First, ]. A. Cameron, 81 feet inches second