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| Accession number | 912L : 2090/14 |
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Smart Cavalry in Meyrick Park . JULY . 1994 . Whe The 9th Queen's Royal Lancers advancing in line at the salute , at last night's hospital fete in Meyriok Park . Luxa ARRIVAL OF THE 9th QUEEN'S ROYAL LANCERS FINE SPECTACLE AT MEYRICK PARK ( " Bournemorth Weekly Post & Graphic Exclusive Photograph ) One of the high - lights of the great Military Tattoo and Pageant held at Meyrick Park or Wednesday evening was the presence of the Band of the 9th Queen's Royal Lancers . Here is seen the Review preceding the Musical Ride which made a great impression upon the vast audience . MILITARY TATTOO and PAGEANT Huge Crowds Witness The Musical Ride and various thrilling movements Grand Displays introduced made this an event not easily forgotten . Then there was another great thrilling feature -the motor - cyclist displays by the despatch riders Meyrick Park was en fete on Wednesday evening . of the Royal Corps of Signals ( Southern Command ) . A perfect night , it seemed as though the World This display thrilled the spectators through and and his Wife had turned out to witness one of through , and gave a striking idea of the extent Bournemouth's biggest summer events . This of the marvellous performances that can be given year the enthusiastic Hospital Saturday and by these riders when occasion demands . Sunday Fund Committee determined to give A physical training display by instructors of the Bournemouth and its legion of visitors something Royal Tank Corps Depot , including high horse of a really outstanding character . And Bourne - work , parallel bar work and ground work ; the mouth responded by filling the town's great natural | Ceremony of " Beating Retreat , " by the drums of arena in their thousands . the 5 / 7th Batt . the Hampshire Regiment , and a This year a wise decision was made to provide a children's grand fancy dress parade were other certain number of reserved seats . The result was features of a wonderful show . The evening concluded with an exceptionally fine display of fireworks , and free dancing in the special arena to the rhythm of the 9th Queen's Royal Lancers Dance Band . more than successful as every seat was booked long before the time fixed for the opening of the fete . Two Big Attractions Beauty and thrills were important features this year . With great enterprise the Committee secured the presence of the band of the 9th Queen's Royal Lancers consisting of 48 N.C.O.'s and men addition to drums , horses and trumpeters . Selections of music were given during the fireworks by the Winton Military Band under the direction of Mr. Geo . Barnes . JOLY - 1935 . A large fun fair added greatly to the enjoyment of the huge crowds . Cu 3922-29 |
