ASSAULT-AT-ARMS.

Evening Star, Issue 7337, 8 October 1887, Page 2

ASSAULT-AT-ARMS.

The large audience which assembled at the Garrison Hall last evening must have been the means of contributing handsomely to the funds of the Gymnastic Club of the Boys' High School. . The building was crowded in all pai tp f It would be impossible to single out anyone in particular for special mention, for there were over 100 pei former?, and it was difficult to form an idea as to who excelled in his special line. All the members of the Club were apparently on their mettle, and every item was, more or less, successfully gone through, some of the performers evoking loud applause. A "set-to" with the gloves between two young members, each about twelve yeaTs of age, was watched with great interest, and,, although they showed nothing very brilliant in the manly art, the performance was received with l»ud cheers. We have so often spoken in terms of praise of Inspector Hanna's qualifications as a teacher of gymnastics and a first-class performer that it will be sufficient to say that his various feats were gone through as they should be, some of his daring feats being enthusiastically applauded. In the dumb-bell exercise some amusement was caused by a olown appearing with two large bells, which, had they been made of the usual material, must have weighed close on 5001b each. Though last night's programme was a lengthy one, the stage was always occupied, and the interest did not flag for a moment. At the opening of the performance Dr Stuart expressed gratification at seeing such a large attendance. He had always taken a pleasure in witnessing the victories of the High School boys in the various mental and physical competitions in which they engaged; still ho was not blind to the fact that cases had come under his notice where several young men had drifted into bad courses which were hurtful if not fatal ta them. The entertainment was held that night to raise funds to put in repair the Club's ground, which was in a deplorable state, and he was sure the exhibition would be worthy of Instructor Hanna, who performed his duties thoroughly. The boys had the greatest confidence; in his ability as a teacher, and what made him a favorite with them was the fact that he displayed no partiality. The Garrison Band contributed a number of selections, and at the conclusion of the programme three hearty cheers were given for Mr Hanna.