CARNIVAL GYMKHANA

Evening Star, Issue 23723, 2 November 1940, Page 10

CARNIVAL GYMKHANA

WIDE RANGE OF FESTIVITY CHILDREN'S EVENTS THIS MORNING Children opened the Queen Carnival Gymkhana at Tahuna Park this morning with a concerted rush—their aim the . treasure scattered round tha grounds in, the form of pigeon peas. And in the 10 minutes allowed them' they managed to find huge quantities amongst the grass. A prize went to the girl who collected 421_ in the_ tima set. The boys were more industrious—* or ingenious—and turned in tallies over the thousand. Perhaps the prettiest l scene of the morning was a maypole dance by the pupils of St. Philomena’a* College, instructed by Miss -Joan Walsh. The more serious business of tflrday, that part representing what remains of the A. and P. Society’s summer show, started with the pony trot, in which’ youthful competitors showed their mettle.

The competition for the best maideat jumper brought put three outstanding horses from a fair field. In the hunting competition for maiden jumpers l the standard was good for the class, except for the balking horses. T. Dickson’s entry, which was unplaced, would have been more successful save that did not complete the course. The programme was carried through' with despatch, children’s events mingled with the usual equestrian items. Only; a handful of children competed in the competitions for the decorated bicycle* but their entries were very effective* particularly in the section for other;' vehicles. The prize-winner here had a really elaborate caravan, and he was closeV followed by a little girl veijy effective ir the simplicity of a Bed Cross nniform, and wheeling a Red Cross pram.

The weather, which looked so nnpro-' raising in the morning, relented, and by the time events were well under way the . sun was shining, giving every promise of a reasonably pleasant day.: The attendance was not all that could have been desired, and no doubt many patrons who had intended tp spend the entire day put off their arrival until the afternoon. Side shows and other attractions there were in plenty, giving an indication of the number of attractions which wtmld he in full swing this afternoon and evening. Results were as follows:

Best Jumper (maiden). —Mr At Osmond’s Red Prince 1, Mr J. S.M'Kay’s Dictator 2, Mr G. Kirk’s entry

Hunting Competition (maiden). —Mr J. S. M'Kay’s Dictator 1, Mr G. Kirk’* entries 2 and 3.

Pony trot.—W. Bell 1, R.. Olds 2, P.'FoI-dS.

Treasure Hunt.—Girls: Dorothy Baxter (421) 1, Joyce Mills (357) 2, Muriel Jones (298) 3. Boys: D. Cadi die (1,0531 1, A. Howley (987) 2, H.Burton (976) 3. Decorated Bicycles.—Loma Gwilliam* 1, Billy Aitken 2, Robert Morris 3. Other Vehicles.—Jack Lelliott 1, Barbara M'Callum 2. Beverly Gracecott 3. Sack Race.—Girls: B. Deaker 1* Daphne Baxter 2, K. Mutimer 3. Boys f K. Herbert 1, C. Gardyne 2, A. Haw* ley 3. 1 _ Three-legged Race.—Girls: S. Pomeroy and S. M'Gregor 1, Dorothy Baxter and Daphne Baxter 2. Boys* I. M'lntosh and J. Gladden 1, B* Davidson and E. Koefoed 2.