ground at Barn’s Elms, and won very easily by six goals to one. The sides were 
as follows :— 
R.A. 
Ranelagh. 
1. Mr. Peel. 
1. 
Mr. Nicholis. 
2. ,, Gillson. 
2. 
,, Sellar. 
3. Capt. McKenzie. 
3. 
Capt. Milner. 
Back. ,, Hanwell. 
Back. 
Mr. Shepperd. 
In the middle of the game Capt. Milner, unfortunately, fell and hurt his 
shoulder, and his place had to be taken by Capt. Daly. 
R.A. WOOLWICH POLO CLUB GYMKHANA. 
A most successful Gymkhana was brought off on the Polo Field, Charlton, on 
Tuesday, 26th June. The following six events were contested without a hitch of 
any sort and in good time, thanks to the arrangements of an excellent Committee, 
of whom Capt. Hartwell was the moving spirit. 
BEXBIIVG- IIACE.—For Ponies, 100 yards in and out of eight spears, in 
heats of four. 
Mr. M. C. Maunsell’s Argentine .Mr. E. J. R. Peel 1 
Mr. E. S. E. W. Russell’s Tewfik...Owner 2 
Capt. J. Hanwell’s Chaperone....Owner 3 
Argentine won cleverly. 
THE COCKSHY RACE.—By sections on horses or ponies. To ride 
up over two flights of hurdles and break eight cocoa-nuts, dismounting by 
half sections. The section quickest back over the hurdles to win. 
Capt. J. Hanwell, Mr. J. F. N. Birch, Mr. G. Gillson, Mr. E. J. R. Peel 1 
Capt. Kilner, Mr. M. FI. Courtenay, Mr. S F. Metcalfe, Mr. C.F. P. Parry 2 
Capt. Hanwell’s team completed the course in 2 mins. 19 secs., taking their 
hurdles in perfect dressing. Capt. Kilner’s team were only two seconds behind, 
and would certainly have won had they got over their jumps in better form. 
THE 44 POEO SCURRY.”'—For bond fide Polo Ponies playing this year at 
Woolwich, to be nominated by a Lady present on the ground. Three fur¬ 
longs. Catch weights over 11^ st. Prize to Lady. 
Capt. J. Hanwell’s Kathleen ...Owner 1 
Capt. R. L. Hevgate’s Novelty.......Owner 2 
Mr. II. Russell’s No Name.......Owner 3 
Miss Hanwell nominated Kathleen ; Mrs. Bainbridge, Novelty; and Mrs. 
Russell, No Name. 
Kathleen got well away, and won in a canter by a neck from Capt. Hey gate on 
Novelty. 
THE 44 BUTTON HOLE ” RACE.-—To run 50 yards, to hold ponies, 
with umbrella, saddle, and cigar. Saddle pony, light cigar, open umbrella, 
ride pony or horse to Lady, who will pin “ button hole ” to coat, groom 
holding pony or horse. Ride back to finishing point with “ button hole ” 
on, cigar alight, and umbrella up. 
Mrs. Yorke and Mr. G. Gillson ..... 1 
Mrs. Dick-Cunyngham and Capt. J. Hanwell... 2 
Mr. Gillson was quickest, and won for Mrs. Yorke. 
