MILITARY SPORTS AND CONCERT AT KIHIKIHI

Waikato Argus, Volume VIII, Issue 569, 10 February 1900, Page 3

MILITARY SPORTS AND CONCERT AT KIHIKIHI

TuE’lUfc'annual Gyml-hiua, by hj K hj kihi members of the Waikato Jimmied Rifles, took place in the Dorn in, ou Tnursday afternoon, and was a are t success. There was a large gathering i f spectators, and many of the volant; ers from other divisions, Pirongia, Cambridge, etc., were present, and took part in the different events. The sum of over twelve pounds was takin at the gates, and, from what I can gather, a large number of those present did pot pay for admission, owing to there being several different way of getting on and off the ground, which were not all guarded. This, however, will probably be looked to at future meetings of the sort. The weather was favourable being cool and fine, thought of course rather dusty. Had the day been a public holiday no doubt there would have been an even larger att ndance, as the object to which tiie proceeds are to go viz the Kihikihi Patriotic War Fund is evidently a popular one. The following are the results of the different events, the management reflected on the energetic Secretary, Trooper A. Ross and the Committee. Pest Equipped Volunteer (Only five entries), Trooper C. Blackmore, Pirongia Mounted Rifles (27pts.K 1 1 Sergt. Thorpe, Pirongia Mounted Rifles (25pts.), 2 ; Trooper Ramsay (24pts.), 3. Tent Pegging. —Trooper Corboy, (24 pts) 1; Trooper Box, (22pts.) 2: Corporal Henderson, (i 8 pts ) 3. 150 Yards Open Handicap.—J. Cardiner (2 yds), 1; J. Corboy (scr.), 2. Volunteer Hurdles. — J. Hutchison’s Mldg., 1; Lees’ Primrose, 2. Hack Hurdles (Open) Turner s Rawha, 1 ; Lees’ Primrose, 2. Head Gotti.'g -Sergt, Gardiner (30 pts.), 1 ; Trooper Andeison (28 pts)., 2. Lemon Slicing.—Trooper Berry (32 pts ), 1 ; seven staited, but only Berry sliced the lemon. Victoria Cross Competition —T rooper Livingstone, 1; Trooper W. Armstrong,

2. Lloyd Lindsay. Sergt. Thorpe s section (Troopers Uerry, Prentice and Blackmore , (19 pts.), 1 ; Corporal Henderson’s Section (Troopers Hutchinson, Armstrong and Anderson), (IS pts.), 2. Sack Rack (7oyds open).—G.Cruickshank and A. Cruickshank tied for Ist place. 300 Yards Open Handicap.—W. Baker (17yds), 1 ; Stockman, (10yds) 2. J. Gardiner entered a protest against Stockman for crossing. Tandem Race.—VV. Richardson, 1; J. Gardiner, 2; C. Thomson, 3. A protest was lodged against Richardson for

running inside a post. Trotting Race.—o. Shaw’s Schoolboy, 1. Donkey Race. —W. Armstrong s Rainbow, 1. The concert, held in the Town Hall, in connention with the sports on Thursday night, was an unqualified success. Mr J. Elmsly, chairman of the Kihikihi Town Board, presided, and the hall was quite packed long before the advertised time to commence. The Te Awamutu band, who had also enlivened the sports with good music, during the afternoon, played several selections outside the hall. The hall was gaily decorated with our national and other flags, and after the singing of the National Anthem by the audience, which was engaged in with great vigor, the following inspiriting programme was gone through*—J. 1 ?® JJ!idi£JjesJnjnjiny HtSeTlusti ly join ing in the choruses, aiitT frequently demanding encores Overture, “ Hero of Trafalgar,” members of the To Awamutu Band, song, “ Sons of the Sea,” Mr Rigg ; song, “ Soldiers of the Queen,” Mr Laurie ; (in character), “ The Dashing hite Sergeant;’’ Mrs Ahier ; song, “The Soldier’s Good-bye,” Mr Brett ; song, “ Sons of the Empire,” Mr Bathurst; solo on mouth organ, Mr Prince ; song, “ Let Me Like a Soldier Fall,” Mr Bathurst; song, “ True Till Death,” Mr Laurie ; recitation, “The Absent-minded Beggar,” Mr S. Lewis ; song, “ The Old Brigade,” Mr Rigg ; song. “ Rub a Dub Dub.’j Miss Steele ; tableau, “ Britannia and Her Daughters,” accompanied by “ Rule Britannia ” by Mr Bathurst. “ God Save the Queen ” was sung by all present, after which the Chairman thanked the audience and the performers and announced that the sum of nearly £3 had been collected during the recitation by Mr Lewis, so that the total takings during the evening will be somewhere about £2o. Correspondent).