OTOROHANGA GYMKHANA.

King Country Chronicle, Volume III, Issue 134, 25 February 1909, Page 2

OTOROHANGA GYMKHANA.

- - —<g> The social and Military Gymkhana organised by the Otorchangs troop of the 2nd Regiment of the Auckland Mounted Rifles took place on Friday ar.d Saturday last, and was one of the mest successful functions of its kind yet held in the Xing Country. The excellence of the arrangements reflects

tne greatest eremt on tnose responsible. among whom might he specially mentioned Sta::-Sergt. Major Coleman, Trooper R. Ormshy and Mr A. Hyde. The started on Friday evening, when a concert was held in Turner's Hail, and was admittedly one of the most enjoyable yet held in the township. Z'r.% musical programme was contributed by the following ladies and gentlemen, friends ant supporters of the volunteer movement in this district: Pianoforte Overture, Mr Denison; song. "Drinking", Mr Shutt; recitation. "Hooligan's Mare." Mr Hunt: song, "Gladiator," Mr C. J. Johnson: comic song. "Old Brown Hat." Mr A. Hj'de: Highland fling, with bagpipe accompaniment by Mr Bathgate. Mr Moon: song, "'Maid of Athens." Mr Bathgate; quartette, "Tommy Atkins," Misses W. and L. Johnson and Messrs C. J. Johnson and A. Hyde: song. "Love Me and the World is Mine." Mr Denison; recitation. "The Geebung Pcio Club," Mr. A. Hyde; song. "The Kerry Dance/' Mr Forster: Scotch reel, with bagpipe accompaniment by Mr Bathgate, Mr Mo-jr.: comic song, ' ; Keep on Doing It Sandy." Mr Denison: song. "The Wo:'' Mr C. J. Johnson; song, 'Tomorrow v.--ill be Friday." Mr Foster; comic sketch bv the ' Kakanuka Kiitie Bard." The accompaniments were slaved by Miss Dora -Whose:: in her usual artistic manner. On Saturday the races and competition? were held, and an excellent afternoon's sport was provided. The following are the results : Handicar Hurdles. Distance, Ji mi'fcs. - - H. Hotu's Kaipara 1, A. Seh-ibc's Kaihuku 2. Three others

stamen. Maiden Plato. Distance, six furlongs. D. Turner's Porangi 1. R. Ormsby's Sir rim. 2. Five others started. | Handicap Cup o~ D 7 ins. Instance, : 1 mile.- L>. Turner's Keihau 1, Tutaki's' Korari 2. O::-. ether aisc started. Trooper's Pact, tost entry. Distance, one miie. Oner ordy for horses that have beer on military narade. To be owned and ridde r by troopers. - - Trooper Alexander's V.Viomo 1. er Kerggis' Eargipai 2, Sever others ran. Pony R£•••-., bdstatee. six furlongs.— Tutu Kingi's Pargapai 1. Te Hurur- ; anga s it ;u:td 2. Sin otrcrs also started. Tne mi.nary ptrtior of the programme attracted some large entries. There were no less than ten entries in the tent pegging competition, and ten n. tne ".'icteric. Cross. The former event was von by Trotter Cribb. who was closely 11 twod y Troorer Xahu. The Victoria Cress was a most interesting an:: exciting event for competitors arc. spectators a. hue. and vf.- won a good second. The festivities concluded or Saturday night with a dance, which was again we.; patronise:.. Mr Denison again supplying the music. Tre woo:e s:r?.:r was a great nrarc:a. success, tre receipt? ceing as fol- : - ( -c-n..:-e-r: anu gates, i'lb Ids: refreshment bcetrs end o'he" Zveryhirg ccrrocte: witr tne fest:vit:es passed oft "■without ait it:-It. art. are to be congratulated on tre excellence of the arrangements and efforts trey are rnabirg to create interest in tne residents cf the district in the cause ci National Defence. In the evening the troop paraded,mounted, and looked exceedingly smart in their new uniforms.