GYMKHANA AT HAWERA.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 23, 17 June 1914, Page 8

GYMKHANA AT HAWERA.

' Intending competitors at the Egmont A. and P. Association's annual gymkhana and military tournament arc reminded that entries close on Thursday, ISth inst. The function this year promises to be a great success, and should provide a splendid day's outing for the public. Four bands will be competing in the quickstep inarching competition, which is to be judged by Lieut. Buckley, of Wanganui. The hunters' and leaping competitions, which are always .\ strong feature in Hawera, are being well supported, and keen competition is assured. Military competitors are notified that application should he made to the secretary for free passes on the railway at time 'of entry. The trotting races are sure to provide some very interesting sport, while a dog trial, to start ,at 8.80 a.m., and open only to dogs that have previously won a prize, should bring out the best performers in the district. Novelty events have not been lost sight of, ' and the harem race (a military mounted event), and motor-ear musical chairs, etc., will be most amusing. Altogether, the programme is a most attractive one for the public, and, given a fine day, a very large attendance is anticipated. Train arrangement sare now advertised at railway) stations, and any further information will be supplied on enquiry to Mr. E. P. Cox, secretary, Hawora.