THE GYMKHANA

Hokitika Guardian, 18 March 1920, Page 3

THE GYMKHANA

The Gymkhana was carried through to a very successful conclusion yesterday afternoon, the large gathering being kept well amused. The various (Officials carried out their duties in a prompt and efficient manner, while the ladies in the tea room had a very busy time. The following are some of the results of the contests.

100yds. Race—N. AVogan Ist., D. Breeze 2, C. Thorpe 3. Highland Fling—M. Gibbons 1., M. King 2, M. Maunder and Alva Mclntosh tied for third. Girls Race—Gooch 1, Maunder 2, Timpson 3. Boy’s Race— Chisholm 1, Gale 2, Hughes 3. Boys 3-Isgged Race —Herring and Reid 1, King and Williams 2, Pure? and Allardyco 3. Girls 3-legged Race—Gumming and Malison I, Williams and Cooper 2, Evans and Duncan 3. Sack Race —Dale Ist., Lock 2nd. Ladies Race—Mrs Williams (Takutai) Ist Airs Freitas (Hospital) 2nd. Sell’s Circus Race was won by the combined couple Air Slapdash, and Aliss Lightlace, a very popular win, Irish Jig—AL Gibbons Ist., E. AlcIntosli 2nd. Putting, —K. Bliters, Christchurch, 9 up Fire Brigade Baby Rescue—l* raser and Lynch 18 sees Ist.; Thomson and Dowell 2nd.; Williams and Lakin 3.

Ladder Race—J. J. Williams and H. Thompson tied Ist round. In the run off Williams won by 1-5 of a second, R. Fraser 3srd. 3 men Exhibition event—Williams Thompson and Dowell Ist. Stepping Competition—(Bßyds 2ft. 7it inches,). W. Bflrrpwpian won (within j inch). Sailors Hornpipe—Af. Gihbons Ist. Shaun Trans (special prize donated), M. Gibbons Ist., Al. King 2nd, Tlie receipts for the afternoon totalled over £70,, CONCERT IN THEATRE. There was a capital attendance at the Princess Theatre last evening for the entertainment in aid of the building fund, and the varied prqgraiiHjie presented proved g most enjoyable ore giving every satisfaction to patrons. The programme wag as follows:

Opening Chorus, Harmonic Club; Solo and Chorus, “Beautiful o,Uyi>’'. Aliss Shapd agcl Harmonic. ClubYi.olm •Solo, •‘Hope loUl a Flattering Tale,” (H. Farmer), Mr T. Flewellyn. (encored); Song, “Dear Heart,' (Tito Alattoi), Aliss O. Lloyd (encored) ; Laughing Song, Air W. Close (encored): Native Song (iy eogtume), Maopri Septette Concert Party, (encored); Song “A IV radiso for Two,” (Ataid-of the Afo.untains), Air W. Shand (ogc.omt); Highland Fling by. 6 lasses; Violin Flute Duet, “Lo., Dear tlie Gentle Lark,’' (Le Tliicre), Messrs Flewellyn ami Gibbons; Opening Chorus, Harmonic Club j Solo and Chorus, fere Song”', Miss E, Keenan and Harmonic Club; Vocal Duet, “Till We Aleet Again” Miss D. and Mr AY. Shand (encored) ; Sailor’s Hornpipe, Alclba Giblions (encored); Musical Monologue, Mr AV. Berry, (encored); Native Song, (in Costume), Maossri Septette Concert Party (encored); Instrumental Trio, “Alter tiie Girl,” (Paul R, Rubens), Mows | AV. L. Joyce, T. Fie well vn, and C. 1 Gibbons.

Mr R. Wild (Chairman of :hc Charitable Aid Board) returned til inks during an interval to the audience and performers. He stated that the plans and specifications for the new wing and quarters of West-land Hospital w«re to hand and it was hoped to call for tenders n.fc an early date. The cost of the works were estimated at £12,000, and all exeunt- £I2OO was now in sight. The accompanists during the even rig, were Miss West, Messrs \V L, Joyce, A. Lawn, C. Gibbons arid pij-n Davidson.

The National- Anthem, sung in full force, concluded a very siuvo v’ful gathering.

A dance was -subsequently held in the Supreme Rail which was cm vded to the doors dancing room being at a premium. Dancing was kept up merrily for. a few hours.

THE ‘.ESTMONIAN- ADMIRAL The admiral commanding what is claimed to be the smallest navy in ho world the newly constituted Esthonian Fleet—is now in London on sick leave. Admiral Pitka is a very combative-look-ing old sea dog, with a head like the redoubtable Hiiidenburg and a smart Van Dyke heard and curled moustache. He is a thorough-going seaman, and before the. war lived in Liverpool. His fleet comprises 10 vessels all told—lour converted steamers and three gun-boats hut I it has seen some fighting in tlie Baltic, and received the thanks of the British \dmiralty for co-operation against Die Bolsheviks. The Admiral, a quiet, ntoi dost- sailor with no nonsense about him, I has never lulled to go into action when 1 his fleet was engaged, and he has rendered great service with the armoured trains."' But six years ago, whop lm was a humble surburbap dw«Jl«r. in Liverpool ' the gallant seaman certainly never had any visions of hoisting his flag on the flair-ship of a brand-new European navy ° -■?!?