1912 Olympic Games Official Report Part 2

had black cuffs; the Swedish flag in miniature was attached to the leftupper arm of the blouse; blue “bloomers”; black stockings, black shoes,with leather soles, attached by a leather strap passing round the ankles.The free exercises (i. e. without apparatus) were executed on thegymnastic floor.The gymnastic apparatus was employed for the heaving movementsand for the vaulting, plinths, too, being used for the latter. The apparatuswas managed by the women themselves. The marching was performedon the gymnastic floor, and the programme was concluded at 2 p. m.About 1.30 p. m., officials and competitors in other branches ofathletics began to assemble in the arena, and this somewhat marred theeffect of the display.DISPLAY BY THE DANISH TEAM OF WOMEN GYMNASTS.Monday, 8 July.Under the command of Miss Bentsen the 148 Danish women gymnastsmarched into the arena at 9.30 a. m., preceded by a mancarrying the national flag.Dress: white blouse with the “Dannebrog” (Danish flag) on the leftupper arm; black bloomers; black shoes and stockings.The team had its own apparatus, which was managed by the Danishmen gymnasts.DISPLAY BY THE DANISH TEAM OF MEN GYMNASTS.Monday, 8 July.Commanded by Herr Vilhelm Kristensen, Director and Vice-Inspectorof Gymnastics, the great team, 320 strong, of Danish mengymnasts, preceded by the Danish colours, which were hung with crapeowing to the recent death of the Danish King, marched into the arenaat 10.37 a. m., the ranks being somewhat disturbed by the passage ofthe competitors in the walking competition. On its arrival in the arena,the team marched forward singing a song, and drew up in two columnsfronting the east, near the middle of the southern third-of the arena.Dress: white jersey with short sleeves, and with the “Dannebrog”on the breast; white trousers with straps; white shoes and belt.The team had its own apparatus, which was employed whenevernecessary.The leader of the team stood on a little platform. Counting timewas employed very much.The programme was concluded about 11.20 a. m.DISPLAY BY THE NORWEGIAN TEAM OF WOMEN GYMNASTS.Monday, 8 July.Under the command of Captain Reidar Fabritius, the Norwegianteam of 22 women gymnasts, preceded by a man carrying their nationalcolours, marched into the arena after the conclusion of thedisplay given by the Danish men gymnasts.Dress: white blouse with black collar and black cuffs; black skirts;black stockings and shoes. The leader was in full parade.556