STRATFORD A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 75, 25 March 1912, Page 5

STRATFORD A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

, THE EASTER GYMKHANA. Js ovelty is the keynote of success in all forms of public entertainment in these modern times, and in the case of the A, and P. Association's Gymkhana to be held on Easter Monday this keynote will be struck to some purpose. It is customary at outdoor sports, in the matter of music, to engage the services of a brass band to charm the ear, but the above Association has decided to have the music produced on the day by a 'string band. To this end the orchestra of the Stratford Orchestral Society has been engaged to “Marconigram” the other with the dulcet and sweet strains of music that can only come from string and reed instruments. The orchestra will be composed of fourteen players and a varied and -selected programme will be executed. The engagement of an orchestra, however, is not the only novelty at the Gymkhana, as the programme of events is novel right through.. If all reports are true the menagerie race "'ill bring forth .some weird competitors. In this race any animal with the exception of dogs may bo driven, the driving to be accomplished by a single string, the distance being 120 yards. This event is post entry, in consequence of which competitors are keeping their racers as dark as possible. In the girls’ novelty race each competitor is to carry a billy of water without spilling for half the course and an egg on a spoon for the balance of the distance. This event will be carried out on horseback. The conditions of the motor car event will be such as to test the skill of motorists competing, while at the same time being of a spectacular nature. To go through all events on the programme would take up ton much of our space and we advise all who wish to spend an enjoyable day to visit the Gymkhana on Easter Monday and see for thorn solves. Hot water will bo supplied on the showgrounds to families or picnic parties. Numerous entries for the various events are reaching the secretary daily, and intending competitors should note that entries cannot bo made after Saturday next, the closing date.