A SUCCESSFUL GYMKHANA

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21413, 4 March 1935, Page 17

A SUCCESSFUL GYMKHANA

* RIDING AND DRIVING EVENTS LIST OF AWARDS A very successful gymkhamt was held at tho residence of Mr and Mrs John Scott, Raukapuka, Geraldine, under tho auspices of the Geraldine Girl Guides' Association.

A lurge attendance, a delightfully warm at'tornoon, and an attractive programme combined to make the afternoon a success, and the funds of tho association benefited by a substantial sum. Tho results of the various competitions wore:- — Horse and Pony Events (Officials: Miss A. T. Williams and Mr J. Scott, ,iun.) Gretna Green —W. Hardie and C. Smith 3, ]j. Evans and D. Smith 2. Bending—G. Macdonald 1, G. Pankhurst 2. Musical Chairs—G. Pankhurst 1. i'lag Competition—D. Smith 1, V. Stock 2. Potato Race—J. B. Scott 1, G. Pankhurst 2. Bun-eating Race—F. Pratt 1. Tilting at tho Ring—G. Pankhurst 1, G. Macdonald 2. Jumping, Maiden Hunter—L. Pratt 1, H. Wright 2. Jumping, Open Hunter —J. B. Scott (Miss A. T. Williams's Rajah) 1, Miss J. Edgar Jones 2. Draught Horse Derby (trot) —S. Pratt 1. Bun-eating (children) —Betty Caskey 1, Prudence Davison 2, Bending, small ponies—Rosemary Barklie 1. Bending, big ponies—F. Black 1, ''Prud-

eneo Davison 2. Musical Chairs, small ponies—Helen Pearce .1. Musical Chairs, big ponies—Jack Watson 1. Potato Race—M. Bell I.' Helen Pearce 2. Flax Knee—Helen Pearce 1, F. Black 2. Best Child Rider (Mr G. A. Cain's bridle) —Dave O'Connor 1, Rosemary Barklie 2, R. Humphries 3. '; Motor-car Events (Officials: Mr and Mrs L. K. Williams and Miss Davies.) Tilting at Ihe Ring—H. J. D. Acland 1. (Acland collected all tho rings in COsoc.) Rescue Race—Peter Tripp 1, G. Pearce 2, Bursting Balloons —H. J. D. Acland 1. Blindfold Driving—K. H. Hargreaves 1. Baby Show (Officials: Mrs P. W. Hislop and Miss R. P. Williams. Judges: Mesdames J. M. H. Tripp and A. S. Elworthy.) Six months and under—Mrs Andrews 1, Mrs McKeowh 2. Twelve months and under —Mrs Smith 1, Mrs Chaffey (Mount Somers) special. Two years and under—Mrs Watt 1. Mrs Sugruo 'J. Eighteen months and under—Mrs R. McLeod 1, Mrs John Barker 2. Dogs Purebred—Miss McKenssie'g Toddle 1, Miss .Williams's Perrj; 3,

Sniooth-hairefl Collie—Miss V. Allan'! Glen 1, M. Macdonald's Mac 2. Bearded Collie—A. Macdonald's Darkie- 1, Miss Pat Grayburn's Chum 2. Funniest Dog—Diana Guinness's Woozle. Pets Best Decorated Tel (open)— Miss Williami 1, G. Pankhurst 2. Most Unusual Pet (open)— Mount Peel Station (deer) 1, Miss Vincent (two white rats) 2, G. Pearee (hawk) 3. Driving Pet Race —M. Bell 1. Vehicles Decorated Bicycle—Shirley Watson 1, Mrs J. W. Davison's special prize, Selina Walpole.