GYMKHANA AT HAWERA.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 55, 26 June 1914, Page 2

GYMKHANA AT HAWERA.

UNFAVORABLE WEATHER. Wednesday opened with ; wipromising weather and the afternocn developed into ideal weather for any outdoor pursuit, and nothiag better could be had for the big football match at Hawera; but yesteVdiy opened with the best promise, and the afternoon turned out dull, wm'dy, and at times wet, and the success of the Egmo.nt A. and P. Association's Gymkhana on the Hawera Showgrounds was to some extent, marred by the weather, though a good crowd had collected before the bad weather had become too pronounced. The programme was of a varied character, and in the military events a good deal of skill was displayed. The train from north in the morning was delayed, and this somewhat put out the arrangements, but, despite this, things were kept going, and the arrangements reflected credit on the secretary, Mr E. P. Cox and his assistants. , .

*An important innovation was the holding of a quickstep band marching competition. Four bands entered and the item brightened up the afternoon considerably. The event resulted': Hawera, 181* points (marching 106 V, music 75), 1; Kaponga, 175 points (marching, 96, music 79), 2; Stratford, 172 points (marching 95, music 77), 3; Eltham, 165* points (marching 89J, music 76), 4. Capfc. McDonnell, who, with Capt. Dovey, judged the marching, was very well pleased with the marching of the bands, stating that ifor, men who had not had .military training the marching was excellent. ■ The Strafford band made a very creditable showing in the matter of drill, though they made a bad mistake at the last wheel, losing many points on music, at the point also, the music almost dying out Vlyilc the band was getting into order. On the whole, however, the band did excellently, and no doubt when they next compete they will do even better. At the conclusion of the competition. the bands wero massed, an dunder the judge, Lieut. Buckley, gave an excellent rendition of the' march. Lieut. Fur-by acted as drum major for the Stratford band. ,

An excellent, luncheon was provided on the ground by Mrs Brooking, of Stratford. The gate takings were slightly more than at last year's fixture. Mr A. W. Budge, Stratford, judged the horse events, Mr J. Butler doing the handicapping for the trotting races', 'Mjr A. W. Morse acting a s starter. The Territorial staff officers and u.c.o.'-s judged the military events. Following are details of the results of the various events: — Tent-Begging ' (officers only).— Sergt;-Major Jeuncns 1, Captain Joll 2. i ■■•>■■< •••" '<■ " Dog Trial (open only to dogs which have won first, second or third place in a previous trial). —M. Scott 1, T. Winks 2, B. Tocker 3 and v.h.c. Maiden Hunters (open to horses that have never won a jumping or leaping competition).—D. McDonald 1, H. Washer 2, D. King and B. L. Joll (equal) third. Pony Trot (U. hands and under), riders to be boys under 14.—E. Cleaver 1, Carter 2. Pony Jumping (under 13 hands, riders to be boys under 15). —E. Cleaver 1, C. Patterson 2, J. D. Mitchell 3, E. Cleaver v.h.c. Bugling (opeii to Territorials and Cadets).—H. Parrington (Hawera), 88 points, 1; R. M. Ilockcl (New JPlymouth), 86 points, 2; L. Kerr (Wanganui), 84 points, 3.

Tug-of-War on Horseback (teams of jour).— D Squadron 2nd M.R., 1; A. Mitchell's team, 2. One Mile Maiden Trot Handicap (saddle).—N. C. Day's Maimkorihi, 'o-cr., 1; J. Savage's Taps, 3sec, 2; G. J. Warrender's Trilby, 3sec, 3. ■ Motor Car Musical Chairs.—Miss Borrie 1, Miss X. Chapman 2. Harem Race.-^-Sergt.-Major .Tenners and Trooper I'ennington, both of Waitara, dead heat. In the physical drill competition for Senior Cadets the Wanganui team was the only entry, and they gave an exhibition. Hunters' Competition.—H. Crocker 1, W. Boyce and J. O'Donnell (dead heat) 2, D. Crocker 3. }i Mile Trot (saddle).—J. Savage's Taps, losec, 1; L. Tichbon's Bm-on S., 20sec, 2; J. Burkett's Ban Lady, scr., 3. Leaping.—H. W. C. Brewer's Utility 1, J. O'Donnell's Grey Star 2, B. L. Joll's Umaroa 3.

The points in marching were awarded as follows:

'r-> o to « 0 p rt "5 B o ft o & X S3 cd CO Time ,. 20 10 18' 18 17 Pace .. 20 4, 17 17 17 Appearance .. 20 17J 16* 17 16 Instruments .. 20 17-1 16 J 16 15 interval . 10 6 4 5 6 Dressing .. 10 G 5 8 G Countermarch . .. 10 6 5 7* 6 Left turn 5 4 3 :i 1 Right turn .. 5 4 4 4 4 Right wheel . .. 10 4 4 7 1 Halt .. 5 2 3 J 1