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Gathering of the Clans, August 1878

from the Daily Examiner, August, 7, 1878

"It is impossible for us to enumerate all the Morrisons (who stand A 1 this year), McDonalds, McKinnons, McLeods, McIntyres, Campbells, etc, who struggled for the various prizes. We can only give the names of the prize winners, as follows:---

Throwing Stone, 21 lbs. 1^st prize, $10- Malcolm McLeod, Valleyfield, 32 ft. 9in.
2^nd prize, $5- Alex. Nicholson, 31 ft. 11 in.
3^rd prize, $2- Wm. McInnis, Hopedale, 31 ft. 5 in.

Running Leap, 1^st prize, $5- Samuel McLeod, Bradalbane Station.

Running Race (Leap?) 2^nd prize, $3 - Alex. Nicholson, Hazel Grove.

Heavy Hammer, 16 lbs., 1^st prize, $10- John W. Morrison, Grand River, Lot 56, 74 feet.
2^nd prize, $5 -Murdoch McLeod, Victoria Cross, 72 ft. 2 in.
3^rd prize, $3- Malcolm McLeod, Valleyfield, 72 ft. 10 in. (?)

Light Stone, 14 lbs, 1^st prize, $5 - Alex. Nicholson, Hazel Grove, 36 ft. 5 in.
2^nd prize, $3 - Malcolm McLeod, Valleyfield.

Hurdle Race, 1^st prize, $5 - Alex. Nicholson, Hazel Grove.
2^nd prize, $3 - not decided.

Light Hammer, 16 lbs. exclusive of handle. Length of handle, 3 ft. 6 in., outside hammer socket.
1^st prize, $5 - John N. Morrison, Lot 56.
2^nd prize, $3 -Murdoch McLeod, Victoria Cross.
3^rd prize, $2 - Wm. Mcinnis, Hopedale.

(Confined to members of the club):
1^st prize, $5-Alexander Campbell, Strathalbyn,71 ft.
2^nd prize, $2, Hugh L. McDonald, Cardigan Bridge, 70 ft. 6 in.

Sack Race, 1^st prize, $3- Malcolm Nicholson, Strathalbyn.
2^nd prize, $2- John Stewart, Strathalbyn.

Walking Race (confined to members of the Club) not decided.

Tossing the Caber, 1^st prize-Ewen McEachern, Big Point, Lot 65.
2^nd prize- Alex. Nicholson, Hazel Grove.

High Leap, 1^st prize- John McDonald, Hunter River.
2^nd prize- Neil McLeod, Strathalbyn.

The dancing booths and refreshment tables were well patronized.

On the grounds were many of the clergy and the Bar. Austin C. McDonald, Esq., one of the candidates for the representation of King's in the House of Commons, was present, taking an active part in the games. His Honor the Lieutenant Governor, Hon. F. Brecken, Hon. A. J. McDonald, Hon. W. W. Sullivan, Jas. E. McDonald, Esq. M..P.P., W. McKechnie, Esq., Owen Connolly, Esq., and many other prominent gentlemen visited the grounds during the day.

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August 8, 1878, Daily Examiner

Boys' race (under 16) 1^st prize, $3-Samuel J. Nicholson, Charlottetown;
2^nd prize, $2 - J. Bevan, Charlottetown.

Dancing Gillie Callum-1st prize, $3, Wm. McKenzie; 2^nd do., Daniel McDonald, Mount Stewart; 3^rd do.,$ 2,---------McFadyen, West River

Highland Fling- 1^st prize, $3, Wm. McKenzie; 2^nd do., $2, Alex. Buchanan.

Pipe Music - 1^st prize, $5, Donald McDonald, Strathalbyn; 2^nd do., $3, Alex Buchanan; 3^rd prize $2, Colin Murray and Peter Ferguson, equal.

All-Comers; flat race - not contested.

Vaulting- 1^st prize, $3, Neil McLeod, Strathalbyn; 2^nd prize, $2, Alex. McDonald.

Best dressed boy in Highland costume-1st prize, $5, Edward B. McLeod, 2^nd do., $2, Henry F. and Charles R., all sons of James McLeod, Charlottetown.

Tug of War-married vs. single-(confined to members of the Club); won by married men, 12 on each side-prize $12.