Dunecht 23rd annual picnic and Highland Games will be held within the policies at Skene House, Saturday, 22nd june, 1907, on a field kindly granted fo the occasion

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DUNECHT 23rd ANNUAL PICNIC AND
EISEIiHD CUES
WILL BE HELD WITHIN
THE POLICIES AT SKENE HOUSE,
ON
SATURDAY, 22nd June, 1907,
On a Field Kindly granted for the occasion.
UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE OF
Captain HAMILTON, D.S.O., Skene.
The; Right Honourable The EARL OF CRAWFORD
AND BALCARRES.
Sir ARTHUR H. GRANT, Bart., of Monymusk.
A. C. RlRIE, Esq. of Dunecht.
PETER DUGUID M'COMBIE, Esq. of Easter Skene,
Skene.
H. MITCHELL, Esq. of Leddach, Skene.
JAMES MILNE, Esq.. Maryfield, Aberdeen.
HENRY GORDON, Esq. of Manar.
J. B.. CRAIGIE, Esq. of Linton.
Major Duff, Annfield.
JAMES WATT, Esq., Lyne of Skene.
JAMES M‘KAY, Esq., 65 Green, Aberdeen.
THE GAMES ARE OPEN TO ALL-COMERS.
OVER £60 WILL BE GIVEN IN PRIZES,
DONALD DINNIE, The Veteran Athlete, will be present, and take part during the day.
1. Throwing Heavy Hammer, 24 lbs.
2. Putting Heavy Stone, 22 lbs.
3. Short Race, 150 Yards, .
4. Long Leap, ....
5. Tossing the Caber,
6. Bagpipe Competition, Pibroch,
7. Bagpipe Competition, Marches,
8. Bagpipe Competition, Strathspey and
Reel,
20s.
20s.
20s.
20s.
20s.
20s.
20s.
12s.
12s.
12s.
12s.
12s.
12s.
12s.
20s. 12s.
8s.
8s.
8s.
8s.
8s.
8s.
8s.
8s.
9. Dancing Highland Fling, .
10. Dancing Highland Reel,
11. Dancing Ghillie Callum,
12. Sailor's Hornpipe in Costume,
13. Ladies' Dance—Highland Reel,
14. Throwing Light Hammer, 17 lbs
15. Putting Light Stone, 16 lbs.
16. Wrestling, ....
17. Hurdle Race,
20s.
20s.
20s.
20s.
20s.
20s.
20s.
20s.
20s.
12s.
12s.
12s.
12s.
12s.
12s.
12s.
12s.
12s.
8s.
8s.
8s.
8s.
8s.
8s.
8s.
8s.
18. Obstacle Race, .
19. Running High Leap, .
20. Vaulting with Pole,
21. Hop-Step-and-Leap, .
22. Long Race (One Mile),
23. Ladies' Race.
24. Boys' Race.
25. Throwing Quoits, 18 yards,
20s. 12s. 8s.
20s. 12s. 8s.
20s. 12s. 8s.
20s. 12s. 8s.
20s. 12s. 8s.
20s. 12s. 8s.
A few Handsome BROOCHES will be given to the Most Successful Competitors at the Ladies’ Race. Also a few POCKET KNIVES at the Boys’ Race.
Best Appointed Single Turn-out, for Mares and Geldings 15 hands and under; First Prize, Silver Cup;
Second, 12s.; Third, 8s.; Fourth, 6s., at 4 p.m.
Character Dress Parade, Three times round Ring on Bicycle, £1, 12s., 8s., at 6 p.m.
The Games will commence at 12 Moon precisely, and finish at 8 p.m. Dancing and other
Amusements will be kept up till ID o’clock.
GRANDHOLM BRASS BAND will be present and perform during the day. There will be 4000 feet of a Dancing Floor-
Gents., Id. per Dance; Ladies Free. Several other Popular Amusements will be provided by Mr. DANIEL, Aberdeen, including
GRAND AIR=GUN COMPETITION—First Prize, Silver-plated Tea Service; Second Prize, a Silver=plated Jelly Dish in Stand ;
Third Prize, Pair of Razors in Case ; Fourth Prize, Briar Pipe in Case. Six Shots, 6d.; repeated entries.
THE COMMITTEE WILL TAKE CHARGE OF BICYCLES ON THE FIELD AT 3d. EACH.
Parties can hai?e Lemonade, Ginger Beer, Biscuits, &c,, in Committee’s Tent. No Intoxicating Drink allouOed.
TEA WILL BE SERVED AT 4.30 P.M.
PARTIES ARE REQUESTED TO BRING CUPS.
A Limited Number of Gups will be Sold, but no change will be given unless safely returned.
1. All entries must be made and paid to the Secretary previous to the commencement of
each competition.
2. Competitors first entering will be last to compete, and so on in rotation. In running,
first entry nearest inside.
3. Entry Money—One Shilling for each competition, except Ladies’ Race and Boys’
Race, which will be free.
4. All competitions to be held inside the Ring, except Quoits, where none can be
admitted except Officials, Competitors, and those who have a Seat Ticket.
5. Each Competitor allowed Three Trials at Heavy Competitions.
6. All those intending to compete for Bagpipe Music must hand in a list of Nine Tunes
on or before the day of Compejition.
7. Winners of Bagpipe Music to plal at Dancing Competitions.
8. Running Competitions to be started by report of pistol. Any Competitor persisting
in starting before the signal is1 given will be deemed as disqualified, and to have
forfeited his Entry Money.
9. The Prize Money will be paid after each Competition.
10. The Committee will not be responsible for any accident that may occur on the
grounds the day of Games.
11. The decision of the Judges shall in all cases be final.
12. All Competitors must dress to satisfaction of Committee.
13. ATI Competitions to finish by 8 p.m.
Admission to grounds by Ticket only. Ladies and Gentlemen, Is. Children under 14 years, 6d.
To be had at the Gate.
NO HAWKERS, SWEETIE YE NOOKS, OR OOOS ALEOWEO
The Committee trust that parties will respect the privileges granted by keeping on the approaches in going to and retiring from the Games.
Aberdeen, at 9.30 a.m., 12 noon, and 2.30 p.m., returning from the Gamekeeper’s Lodge at Sker|e the same evening. For full particulars
also leave Banchory at 10 a.m. Machines will also be run from Culter, Cullerlie, Carniej Five-Mile, Broadstraik, Midmar, Cluny,
The Committee reserve the right to alter the Programme if necessary.
WITHIN THE GrROXJNOS.
The Railway Company’s Motor Cars will leave. Schoolhill Station,
as to times see the Railway Company’s announcements. A ’Bus will
Kemnay, Monymusk, Inverurie, and Kintore during the day.
W. P. MAOHRAY, President.
R. DURWARD, Treasurer.
W. BRODIB, Secretary.
Printed at the Aberdeen Daily Journal Office.