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Walkey, received the guests who numbered near 800, and included the Naval 
Commander-in-Chief and Lady Lyons, Lieut.-General Sir F. W. Forestier- Walker 
and Lady Walker, civil dignitaries, local gentry, and many of the county families, 
besides all the naval and military society of the station and neighbourhood. 
Dancing commenced at 10 and continued till 4 a.m., to the strains of the R.A. 
Band, who played perfectly, under the leadership of Sergt.-Major Sugg. 
The arrangements were under a committee consisting of Lieut.-Colonel Dalton, 
R.A., as president, Major A. H. Callwell (who unfortunately had to leave on transfer 
for India just before the concert), Captains the Hon. R. Mostyn, and H. C. 
Molesworth, and Lieut. Hanna, with Capt. J. Lewes as an indefatigable secretary. 
Lovely weather favoured us all the time and was an important factor in con- 
tributing to the success of the entertainments. 
We must not forget to mention that the ball programme included two valses, 
one by Mr Moline, brother-in-law of Major Haines, R.A., called ‘‘ Moulin a Vent”’ 
and the other by Capt. C. O. Smeaton, R.A., called ‘‘Mine is Thine.” Both 
were good and we were glad to see the author of the latter present to receive the 
congratulations of his friends. 
The Dalton Golf Challenge Cup was played for on Wednesday, 6th May. The 
conditions of this cup are that it shall be played for annually under strict rules of 
Medal Play (handicap) by officers R.A. actually serving in Plymouth Garrison 
and members of the Head-Quarter Mess. It was presented last year by Colonel 
Dalton and, as may be remembered, was won on the first occasion by Major Mansel 
with the good score of 93 — 4 = 89. It was played for on that occasion to the 
accompaniment of hail-storms. On the present occasion the weather overhead was 
all that could be desired, but the absence of rain, and the north and east winds of 
the last five weeks had rendered the putting greens fast, lumpy and unreliable, and 
lies in caps and ruts almost unplayable. 
This may in part account for the success of the long handicap men, without, 
however, detracting from the merit of the score of the winner, Mr. C. A. Ker, 
whose return journey of 52 was a very steady and level performance. 
Subjoined are the returns : — 
Mbps © AX ING oo) “hoa 00000 LIB RB SS 8S 
gy Gio Tel, RUBEN 55 ceo 588 oe LHL BO SS 86 
yy lel, Ge Prmgle 44 bo nee OHH SH Se BD) 
Captain Robinson... ... ... 1083—12 = 91 
IWur, 1B, tel, Clhamigp. 25, ~ oes cos LOA 18 Se: OF 
Captain Hon. R. Mostyn ... ... V—= 4 = OF 
Major Nicolls ... . jon) OD he OS 
Captain A. IL. Molesworth . soo oon(i« (WR. SS OY 
br, Tel, ©, Godbinay 5 sos 116—18 = 98 
Eleven other competitors made no returns or over 100. 
Major Mansel was unfortunately unable to compete through ill health. 
Mr. Pringle’s score was the feature of the competition and the development of 
this young golfer’s play should be watched. 
Score out 5, 6, 4, 6, 6,5, 4, 6,6 = 48. 
9 Wm %, & 4%, 6, 8, 4, 3, 5 = 46. 
Captain Mostyn’s outward journey of 45, the best score for nine holes, 
promised better things. 
The opening cricket match of the season was played on May 12th v. R.M.L.I. at 
Mount Wise, the R.A. winning easily. Lieut. Ker distinguished himself by mak- 
ing 102 not out, Lieuts. Alexander and Westropp also played useful innings. 
Captain Parker of the Marines was the only one who could make any stand 
against the bowling of Sergeant Bates and Gunner Fleming. 
