Favoured with beautiful weather the experiment of holding a Gymkhana on Wednesday entirely successful, and it is almost certain that the object it had in view—to clear off the deficit left by the Horse, Pony, and Flower Show—was duly attained, judging from the crowded nature of the Grand Stand and enclosure. Though the arrangements were a little impromptu and informal they worked most. satisfactorily; the Town Band attended, and altogether, the visitors spent a very pleasant afternoon. Before proceeding to a record of the events a special note must be made of the able manner in which the posts of Judge, Starter, and Hon. Secretary were respectively filled by Mr. J. S. Fearon, Mr. F. Ayscough and Mr.. R. Burkill Tne Matoo Scurry.—}-Mile Race. China Ponies. Weights 10.10. Winner of an official flat race 10lbs. extra. Winner only to be weighed in. Entrance $l. One prize only." Riders are responsible for their correct weights.
Mr. R,_ E. Toeg's Ho-any-ho (Mr. F. A.
Sampson)
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