Mukden enjoyed a mirthful afternoon on Saturday when a donkey gymkhana took place near the Golf, Club with the maximum of fun and amusement, Most of the parapher-fora real race meeting was in evidence, even to the jockey outfits and the bookmakers, Participants had to ride without saddles, without whips and with but a single rein, and as no one had a sure seat shore were many falls. that expected from a Needless to say, the donkeys did all
Some did not start at all, others started and elected to take their riders back to where they came rom, but one or two were indueed to complete. the course, Starting was difficult, but judging was easy Gechihiaiatd tots Silt as there were no close finishes. The polo match was a scream from start to finish When a player succeeded in getting his mount near the ball his attempt to hit it usually ended in his being "unhorsed," with the result that play though hard was not fast. The promoters deserve' praise for commendable efforts to provide the community, with several hours of wholesome amusement.
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