GYMKHANA PLANNED

Waikato Independent, Volume XLII, Issue 4001, 13 May 1942, Page 3

GYMKHANA PLANNED

CAMBRIDGE HOME GUARD AN INTERESTING PROGRAMME Cambridge people can look forward to something they have not seen before in the way of entertainment—a Home Guard gymkhana, which is being arranged to be held early in June. As well as providing the Cambridge Battalion with much-needed funds to meet expenses inseparable from such a big organisation, the gymkhana will give the people of the district an insight into the progress that has been made in training this essential arm of the defence forces. A comprehensive programme has been drawn up, and a wide variety of events is provided for. Company events will include bomb-throwing —two teams of four men being provided by each company in the battalion area. There will also be a tug-of-war competition, relay race, and an alarm race. Demonstrations will be given by the signals platoon, medical section, and engineers. A marching competition will be’ open to platoons of not less than 24 men, and there will be another marching event open to V. and the W.W.S.A. The W. will also be in charge of catering arrangements. Horse events will include > a draught horse derby, an alarm race, and a horse event for guardsmen. Hunters will be catered for by a maiden event, open, ladies, and consolation. A special feature of Ihe rlav will be an exhibition by the Te Miro troop.