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The Gymkhana.

RECORD GATE TAKINGS. SUCCESS DESPITE WEATHER. The Stratford A. and P. Association \s third Gymkhana, held yesterday, was not favored with the best of weather at the start, but nevertheless there was a good attendance |of the public. Light drizzling rain [commenced to fall soon after proceedings opened and continued intermittently for some time, though the weather improved after lunch and was all that could be desired. All of the officers of the Association worked hard and the function was made as successful as could bo expected in view of the somewhat dismal weather early in the morning. The stewards had a rather uncomfortable job for a time, but they all carried out their duties with credit and kept things moving

well. Excellent selections were rendered during the afternoon by the Municipal Band. Mrs Brooking provided a tasty light luncheon. As usual the secretary had a lot to do and dealt with it capably. During the morning there was more than a suggestion of a grumble about the weather, the general remark being that if Sunday had beeu fine a good attendance would be assured; but as the day wore on the attendance mounted up, and when "the figures went up" in the evening it was found that the takings constituted a record, which seems a fairly reliable indication that the Gymkhana has caught the public fancy and has come to stay. There was only one accident during the day —in the leaping competition. Master Milton Bayly, son of Mr W. Bayly, came to grief at the hen-coop, just in front of the stand. The hurdle was knocked over and Bayly fell clear, though close to his horse (Mr A. David's "Blue Belle"), and he was fortunate in escaping being rolled on. He walked off the ground leading his horse, but it was afterwards found that his collar-bone had been broken. Sheaf-tossing and stepping the chain proceeded all day and proved the usual profitable feature.

NOTES ON THE EVENTS. Operations commenced with tlie sheep dog trials. Some excellent work was shown, but the sheep were a highly "fightable" lot, nearly all of tho dogs having stubborn sheep to contend with, and in all cases time was called before the sheep were yarded at the end of the course. R. McMullian was particularly unfortunate as regards his sheep. There was a big field in the pony trotting event, but the competition was limited, the placed horses being in front from the start. Some of the "trotting" was of a very mixed description. The placed horses, however, were very well managed considering the youth of the riders. The one-mile maiden trot was run in two heats. Some of the horses showed good style, but others were not up to racing standard. The winner, owned by Mr J. Burkett, gave a nice exhibition, and the second horse (Mr A. J. Davey's) also made a good showing. The fields were not large in tho foot races, but the racing was good. The first places were well distributed, N. Higginson, R. Linn and A. Tickers each notching a win. G. Kennedy was second in the two shorter races, M. Saywell being second in the quar-ter-mile.

The jumping in the Maiden Hunters' Competition was of a high standard. It was expected that the motor and fowl competition would provide some amusement. The conditions were for a gentleman to drive a lady round the course, the lady to catch the fowl in a house, go round the course again in the car, and return the fowl to the starting point. The amusing element, however, was missing, as all the young ladies easily caught the fowl, and the ,winner was the fastest runner.

The tug-of-war provided good sport. In the first heat Te Popo easily beat Mangatoki. The second heat was a stiff bout, Stratford beating the Territorials by a narrow margin. In the final Te Popo beat Stratford after a good pull. Battens were used for footholds, and the quality of the pulling was increased thereby. The winner of the mile and a half trot showed good pace and style, being remarkable for the fact that ho never once broke. The second horso showed a nice turn of pace, but caused some trouble through frequent breaking. DETAILED RESULTS. Following are details of the various competitions:— 100yds Flat Handicap.—X. Higginson 1, C. Kennedy 2. A closo finish. Dog Trial.—P. H. Tocker, Hawera, "Chum," 1; F. Cleland, Hurimoana, "Floss," 2; W. B. Grant, New Plymouth, "Floss," 3. Also competed: H. A. Finlay (To Wera), A. Rolfo (Matau), J. JR. Corrigan (Hawera). Pony Trotting; four times round oval; ridden by or girl under 14. —J. Julian, Inglewood, "Jack Branagan," 1 ; Leo. ' Shotter, Midhirst, "Tuna," 2; C. Croot, Stratford, "Dinah." 3. 140yds Flat Handicap.—A. Tickers jl, M. Say well 2. Won by a foot, the field- well back. One Mile Trot (maiden), in saddle. —J. Burkett, Ngaere, "Roan Lady," 1 ; A. J. Davey, Stratford, "Treacle Billy," 2; R. A. Pepperell, Waitara, "Rainbow," 3. P. Mounsey, Stratford, "Albert Rusky," 4, Pony Jumping.—Miss X. Tickers, Inglewood, "Rockfellow," 1 : J. H. Kibby, Waitara, "Xgaia," 2. 220yds Flat Handicap.—C. Kennedy I, R. Linn 2. Harnessing and Unharnessing; Coinpetitiou for Ladies.—Miss 0. W. Tarry

(Inglewood) 1, Miss M. Kennedy (Stratford) 2, Mrs G. A. Riehter (Eltham) 3. Best Lady Driver, ladies to be only occupants of vehicle.—Miss G. W. Tarry (Inglewood) 1, Mrs T. Orr (Xgaere)*2, Mrs G. A. Riehter (Eltham) 3. Maiden Hunters' Competition, each horse to carry not less than 12st.— H. Crawford, Stratford, "Rangi," 1; C. Mather, Toko, "Dolly," 2; A. Mitchell, "Umuroa," 3. Motor Car and Fowl.—Miss M. Healy 1, Miss G. Healy 2. Miss Wolfe also competed. Victoria Cross Race.—X. Pepperell (Waitara) 1, J. Mitchell 2, H. Crawford 3. Tug-of-War.—Te Popo 1, Stratford 2. Mangatoki and Territorials also competed. Mile and a-half Trotting (open).— R. A. Pepperell, Waitara, "Rainbow," 1; R. Monnsey, Stratford, "Albert Rusky," 2; J. H. Hopson, Waitui, "Joe Patch," 3. Hunters' Competition (open).— S. Washer, "Xita," 1; J. O'Connor, Makahu, "Kaiheileen," 2; A. J. Kibby, Waitara, "Victor," 3. Leaping Competition (steeplechase style).—A. Mitchell's "Umuroa," 1; A. J. Kibby, Waitara, "Victor," 2; A. Mitchell's "Greystar," 3.

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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 94, 14 April 1914, Page 5

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The Gymkhana. Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 94, 14 April 1914, Page 5

The Gymkhana. Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 94, 14 April 1914, Page 5

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