STRATFORD A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 71, 19 March 1912, Page 5

STRATFORD A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

THE EASTER GYMKHANA. i. Very hearty support has ibeen promised both in the matter ofl entries and attendance of the public on the occasion of the Stratford A. .and i. Association’s gymkhana to be held on, JRaster Monday, Bth Auril. The fact I the fixture being held on 'a public holiday should add greatly to the success of the (meeting, more particularly go, seeing that there will not be any gathering of a like, nature held anywhere in Taranaki on that day. Another factor which no doubt will greatly assist in the matter of attendance on the day is the very central position of Stratford, and the convenient situation _ of the Show Grounds. Special trains at excursion rates will be run from New Plymouth, Waitara, Hawera, and Te Wera. The programme of events covers steeplechases, maiden and open, jumping for ponies of different standards of height, motor-car driving, trotting races, and a number, of very novel events. Programmes may bo had on application to the secretary, Mr. E. Jackson, Stratford. Entries close on March 30th, and as that date is now drawing near, intending competitors would be well advised to make their entries as early as possible, and by so doing greatly facilitate the work of cataloguing. The Society have specially engaged the Stratford Orchestral Society to supply music during the day.