December 27, 1918 Gymbowen Gleanings (From our own Correspondent) The Y.M.C.A. effort, which was made at Gymbowen on Friday, 13th, was a decided success. The evening was a perfect one and people rolled up from all quarters. Cr. W.H. KNIGHT occupied the chair, and kept things on the move. The program consisted of vocal items, interspersed with games and dancing, while guessing competitions and sales of gifts were carried on all the while. The contributors to the program were, Misses K. BUFFHAM and T. STAFFORD, and Messrs. A MUEGEL, T. DIXON, and B. HAASE. The waltzing Competition for a prize donated by Mrs F. MAYBERY was won by Mr. Jack McBEAN and Miss Ivy KNIGHT. Guessing the weight of a dressed sheep was won by Mr W. McCANN, who redonated it to be sold for the benefit of the fund. A prize dip was conducted for the children and received hearty patronage. The gold brooch presented by Mrs W.H. KNIGHT was won by Miss Muriel RICHARDS, while the lucky ones in connection with the lucky bags, which were sold at 6d each, were Miss CAN?Y, Mr. IREDEL, Mr H. BENNETT. Guessing the name of the doll was won by Mr H. MAYBERY, who guessed the doll's second name (Dorothy). After supper the remaining goods were sold by Bruce auction. Mr RICHARDS acting as auctioneer, and then the young people danced until the early hours of Saturday morning. The effort realised the substantial sum of £45. Note! (Miss CAN?Y, unreadable) Any suggestions anyone? And what in the world is a "Bruce auction"?? In conjunction with the above social a Welcome Home was extended to ex-Lance Corporal Charlie KNIGHT, who has been away with the A.I.F. for three years, and during which time he has proved himself a soldier of the first class. The speakers included the Chairman, (Cr. W.H. KNIGHT) and Messrs. RICHARDS, HAASE, and A.E. MUEGEL. Lance Corporal KNIGHT was presented by the Chairman with a suitably inscribed medal, after which he made a neat speech in response. He also spoke of the excellent work which was carried on by the Y.M.C.A. and kindred bodies, in the war areas. Daryl Crabtree Gladstone Qld www.ballaratgenealogy.org.au/goroke/