DOG CARTS AND TRAPS.

Auckland Star, Volume XXVII, Issue 284, 30 November 1896, Page 5

DOG CARTS AND TRAPS.

Tn tke dog-carts, giga and pony traps ,i "sea *be entries were numer&Uß aad '^kidni&h a9 well *s the actual flower JJ'tloni, »•» considered, and preSee waa given ts those wb.ch evi?n«ad the most artistic work and harinna blending of colours. In dog-carte, r. Torren« «ecnre* first prize with the handsomely decorated vehicle, which was • t«ded to represent a large butterfly. £ flowers n'sed in the design were kiflflv daisies and buttercups, relieved Li h the totsra fern (lyccpediurn) from the k h The trap was surmounted by a !ld umbrella, adorned with buttercups nd dairies, while the spokes of the wheela i,re similarly dre«ed. The second prize 1. awarded to the four-wheeled vehicle of MMdames Colbeck and Ksight, which was inintd an a goldan butterfly, the prevailVL "colour* being gold, green and white. Mr 0. Bloomfield's vehicle, decorated ith iry geraniums and daisies, and surpoanted by a pretty canopy, secured third

PY» the giff class, Miss Mitchelsoo carried •ff firat prize with a most effective dseign in icarlet eoraniums aud whits field daisies, *L wheel* bemsr decorated with alternate -ircles of scarlet and white. The horso and harness were prettily decorated with the lame flower*. Misa Obway'a ex'eibit, which eo t second prize, was a beautsifnl creation in yellow battorcupa and other flowers, the (•olinrs commi"gli»K m»st harmoniously. A juecial prize was awarded to Mrs Patry lororfciiwHtyof design, only native foliage being used in the decorations. Mrs Goring'a posy trap, which secured grab prize in iba clasp, was ona of the finest exhibits on the ground, being decorated with oxtreme good taste. The umbrella tbore che trap was covered with white field daieias. the ribs beißg marked off with gold iaffl iner chrysanthemums. Lines of similar flowers, in gold and white streamers, attached the umbrella to the side of the trap, whi'e l^9 wheels wer6 decorated with fielddaiaiei, marig«lds and green foliage, md the horse' and harness similarly adorned. Mieaßarfcon Ireland took second prize i" a design i» which summer ctiryesnthemama and beautiful cloth of >old roses predominated. Miss Elsie Walker's trap, on which green foliage, Bik»u, etc., were plentifully U3od, took third prize.

CARRIAGES ASD WAGGONETTES. In the classes for carriages and waggonettes some wo&b attractive exkiblta were shown, Mrs Rose's tws-harse carriage, decorated by the Onehunga ladies, took first prize, and was decorated with ivy Ksraniumß, lilies and field daisies, while a floral anchor and crown completed the pretty effect. Mr* Wigmore (second) had «carriage and two ponie9 adorned with ivy geraniums, dairies and lycopodium. Mrs Bsmford carried off firas prize for oneboraa carriage? with a beautiful conTByance in yellow and white flowers, relieved with green with charming (feet. Marigolds and other flowers were used with much success in this exhibit. Mill Kerr-Taylor'a carriage, which was wcoad, was chiefly decked out> with pink ivy geranium and ferns and foliagQ. Mrs Smalen carried off first prize in the naseonette class, the judges being unable to find the only other exhibit, Mis* Rhodes', it the time of the judging. Mrs Smales' Tshiele waa covered with green foliage, and the wheels and harness werg decorated with red geraniums and lycopodium. Mias Rhodei'exhibit (which we mentioned in our Saturday's isaac as a representation of " tho old woman in a shoe") was decorated by the Elam School of Ark girla, and waa awarded a special prize by the judges late on in the afternoon. AmangsS tho other vehicles Mti T. H. Ward's tandem, Miss Yore Davorenx'a donkey tandem, and Mias GoldieV milk cart attracted much adrairallod.

WAGGONS A>*o VANS,

Aswtl the ca»e last year, the exhibits ib this cUwb formed an admirable feature of tho shew, though aa a whole the entries irere inferior ia originality of design and ixfcent ef decoratieas to those of last year. T» make a really good exhibit of this class, necessarily requires no end of trouble and care and ogood deal of expense, and perhaps il is uprising, therefore, that oa both occasions the class has been as well repreleotod as ib has bean. The most striking, .both in originality and in beauty, of the (our waggona aubmitted to the judges, was undoubtedly thae shown by some young bdiei of Graften. This was a four-horso w&ggen (described in our Saturday's issue) decorated with arches of oat sheaves interspersed with wild flowers, and it made np ons of the best exhibits at the fete. To this exhibit) waa awarded the champion banner, in accordance with tho Terdicfe of the voting papers distributed iiaoDgst tha public. A number of children belonging to All Saints' Cburcb, calling themielves the " Little Giea»ars oi All Saints'," had chosen a eirailar *übjecb for their exhibit, the waggon being neatly decorated to represent a harvesting scone, and containing some twenty children, whole many-coloured costumes, however, ttn»» hare lost them several points whon the judges were considering their deciaios. JEach of the occupants carried a rake, and the general effect wan very Beautiful and reflected great credit on tho children who carried out the decorations. "Isa Hewin submitted a waggon of hay, »rawn by two fine black horses, nicely worned with icarleti poppies, geraniums »»d other flowers. The hay was interipereed with flowers of various kinds and Passed into » smaller compass by some 20 r9n. ln *nmnaer costumes. The judgeB1 award* were : — Grafton yo«ng Indie*, 1 ; Tho little gleaners of All »»««', 2 ; Mi as Hewin, 3.

DRAUGHT HORSE. Afiae black mare, evidently well-fed and «11-carad for, whose glossy coat looked Ijl««pier through harness of marigolds and a «W daisies, was the only exhibib in this "*••• This was presented by Mi«s Ware, "Ho received first prize.

-, SPRtXG CART. "c four spring carbs submitted to the ih lV er? all '• well ornamented that "* ta'k of judging waa no easy one. The •"•ardi were: Mr W. S. WhUley, 1; Mr «nwton, 2; MrCantell, 3.

MILK CART OR FLOAT, to l?-^ rßfc priza in this c!aBS was awarded liVu G0ldi0« Wbo had ft milk cart •wiibly adorned with may. field daisies ."« ereewry of various kinds, the may »"o& a very pretty efiect. The cart was J'ooiioted by a crown formed principally Ido* and shoT"n X much taste in its fc*T? w? BBd «rran2emen)!. It was an in?! cVeV prett7 exhibit. The other I g y ww'uted of a cart entered by Mr J.

IROUY WITH BOAT OR OTHER PEVICE. Uib 6)! 9!^ til»o exhibits wore presented at daaa w 'n tbia claߧl bab thU year the Ha a i «8- ro Preßented by one entry only. *si h 6ncy in the number of entries ot a Wever« *tonod for to a great extent »hinh '"ellence of fcho one exhibit, iSte t?- amoßP»fc the boßb at the Wea I"n Was en*erod by the Ponsonby Bmabm. i D L ruids «n«i was fcho work of a niiich , the members. Tho thteo horaes h\C r the 'roily were ridden by W» m IBr T (Bro- Ji°kel)' Kin^ c»racBoa^ulf"' J- S. DicUson) and Queen eonuS GaHaKher), and the trolly Dmij, an °8k tree and a gronp of tutting j* ° play.in K ft harp and another leHtitip .". mißtlet °ci the ecene reprobenje VsathßrinK of at Stone8. Wirf "• | *™. w« the design ot Ero, (xhibu, * ? d'd hlm infinite credit. The 18 mcoued a first prize. rj^. lIRE ENGINE. 8 w, aß alao P°orly represented, 09lQg only we BxHbj^ viisi| one by

the Mount Eden, Fire Brigade. The exhibit took the form of a hose reel decorated witk macrocarpa, geraniums, and arum liliea (witk the words " Mount Eden " is field daisies showing at the sides), and drawn by a number of firemen. The judges swarded ib a first prize. LADT EQUESTRIENNES. There ware several excellent exhibits in this class. Miss Dorothy Ware, dressed as a circus rider, received first prize, Mrs Walker taking second, and Miss G. Dowell third. GEN'TLEMKN EQUESTRIAN. Mr B. Fordyco, who had his horse very nicely decorated, took 6rsb prize, and Mr F. Flay second. girls' and cots' posies. Mrs W. R. Bloomfield secured firsb prize in the girls' pony class, with a pretty little posy adorned with buttercups and carrying a pretty little girl, with a pretty little dross to match. The effect) of the whole could hardly have been more pleasing. Several other ponies nicely decorated were also shown, the other awards being Miss Elsio Tylden 2, and Miss Ethel Rae, 3. Of the largo number of entries of boys' ponio3 oaly about half-a-dozan pub in an appearance. Masber H. Hanson, who had his pony decked with field daisies, received firab honours, Master Arthur O. Brown taking second, and T. Lewis third. Master Dennison was highly commended. POLO PONIES. Mr W, R. Bloomfield entered a pony decorated with buttercups, and Mr E. D. O'Rorke exhibited-his pony, Palvasor, with adornments of quaker grass anrf red geraniums. The awards were Mr. W. R. Bloomfield's Duehees, 1 ; Mr E. D. O'Rorke's Salvator, 2 ; Mr C. E. Purchas' Chance It, 3. GOAT-CARTS AKD DOG-CARTS. The firsb priza was awarded to Mia? Gabbing, who showed a pet dog cart very artistically decorated with flowers of various kiade. Mr Faulder received a abird prize for his exhibit;. gentlemen's bicycle.

This was the second best represented cla»8 at the fete, and is a very popular class, there being no less than 20 entries. A bike eutered by Mr J. Rendell, junr., attracted a good deal of attention. The forepart of the machine was decorated so as to represenb a bird, the wings being formed by marieolds and pinks, and the rest of the machine being profusely hung with flowers of many kind*. Mr Cecil Tilly had the spokes of his machine decked with alternate rows of field daisies, marguerites, and pink geraniums, and tho framework neatly hung with siusilar flowers. Mr Roberton gob a very pretty effect with red geraniums, and by circles of red ribbon passed through the spokee. At the laet fete the judges refused, if we remember rightly, to take into consideration the effect produced by anything but floral deceratiens. Mr M. Erett'e bicycle waa adorned with moss, tastefully intermixed with red geraniums, and over the machine wan a half circle of moss and flowers bearing on top the word " Rambler " in moss. Messrs P. T. Upton, H. Foster, W, B. Parsons, Renton, E. Jack and several others hud very pretty exhibits. The awardw were, Mr Koberton, 1 ; Mr H. Foster, 2 ; Mr Waosborough, 3.

LADIE3' BICYCLES. Many of the decorations in thia popular ciasa showed that great taste &nd much care and trouble bad bean exercised. Alias Schorff had her bicycle wrapped in pink geraniums, and surmounted by a crown of pink geraniums end maidenhair fern, which gave the whole an exceedingly pretty appearance. Mies Wilkina had tried marigolds with yellew bonds of gauze passed through the spoken and had preduced a fine effect).; . vyiiile Misa Lewis had chosen yellow bands of ribbon with marguerites and buttercups. Miss Pierce had a very pretty exhibit ia the shape of a bike decorated with red geraniums and red bands of ribbon through the spokes, the whole looking very well. One of the best exhibits was that presented by Miaa Zealaadia Browne, whoße bike was adorned with field daisies and boro a Japaneie umbrella decorated with field daisies and grass. The several other exhibits, particularly those of Misse* Howard, Alice Casey and M. Fenwick, also looked well. The awards were : Miss Lewis, 1; Miss Scherff, 2; and Miss Zealandia Browne, 3. TANDEM T.ICYCLE. A tandem ridden by Mias Barnett and Mr D. Crozier secured first prize, and ono by Miss Crozier and Mr Dexter second. Both were tastefully decorated. j TRICYCLE. In this clbsb there were only two entries, and Master A. Binatead, who had elaborately adorned his with pink geraniun>3 and grasses, took first prizs. Master James Frator received second award with v. tricycle inosfc artistically clothed with paasios and native moaseu. OTHER EXHIBIT.?. The decorated umbrellas and parasolß made a fine show, and had to bo given a room to themselves in the Derby-stand, there being no lesa than 19 entries. The prize winner, Miaa Bretb, had made pansiea the chief feature of her decoration, and by the careful grouping of shades, secured a good effecb. Great taste was also manifested in thia decorations of the other exhibits in this class, and the judges had i a difficult task in making their awards. In the adjoining room wore a number of special exhibits, which ma»ifested great ■ tasto and patience. All these entries wore late, but of apodal excellence. Mias Trautvetter showed a beautifully decorated floral harp, Mrs Curry a large wedding boll of white 'flowers suspended from a floral frame. A horse shoo formed of (lowers was shown by Mica Curry, a decorated basket beautifully designed by Miaa Amy Ellis, and an ivy geranium by Miss Bosnia Sloano. Another late special exhibit which created a good efiect was an Aahford ambulance, handsomoly decorated, and fortunately its occupants* were ptefety healthy children inBtead of a wan palient. Ladies costumed es Hospital nurses were in attendance, and the exhibit attracted considerable attention. This exhibit was entered by Mias Squire, wh» also showed a Jinricksha. As might have been expected the ladies' hat competition was well contested, there being IS onbriee, and naost of tha competitors manifested considerable artistic ekill. Ono of the attractions of the feto was khe costumes groups, children's groups and tancy groups, all of which added greatly to fehe general success of the show. The entries for table bouquets were not so numerous as might have been expected. Two shown by Mra A. Cox and Mrs Templar, while very artistic in design, were considered by the judges to be too loose for table bouquets, so the prizes were awarded elsewhere. Gonsiderablo ingenuity was maaifeated by tha competitors for the most original conveyance prize. One was a handsomely decorated railway trolly shown by Mias Grant, who got second prize. Another uniqua design was aa illustration of the old nursery rhymo " I diddle diddle the cat and the fiddle, etc.," all the peculiar antics being shown in the exhibit. Master Nool Erson'a study in black end white waa also novel and secured third prize. The cookary exhibits reflected credit on the lady competitors and their excellence was manifested by the avidity with which the articles were consumed" as soon aa th« sale commenced later in the afternoon, Mra McKean and her assistants doing good business in this department. j

PRIZE LIST. The following awards were made in addition to those published in our Saturday's isane ;—

Waggon or Van.—Grafton young ladies (waggon), 1 and champion banner; the little gleaners of All Sainta, 2, Miss Hewin 3, A. L. Rhodes, special prize.

Draught Horses.—Misa Ware, 1. Spring Carb.—W. S. Whitley, 1 ; Thurs ton, 2 ; Cantell, 2.

Milk Carb or floab.—Miss Goldie, i. Ooster Cart.—Misses Home, 1. Trolly with boat or other device.—Peeb (Ponsonby Ledge of Druids), 1.

Fire engine.—Champion (Mo«nb Eden Fire Brigade), 1.

Lady equeatrieDne. — Miss Dorotbv Ware, 1; Mrs Walker, 2; Miss G. Dowell, 3.

Gentleman equestrian,-—B, Fordyce, 1; F. Flay, 2, Girl's pony.—Mrs W. R. Bloomfield, 1 ; Miss Elsie Tylden, 2 ; Miss Ethel Rae, 3. Boy's pony.—H. Hanson, 1 ; Arthur 0. Brown, 2 ; T. Lewis, 3; Denisoa, very highly commended.

Polo pony.—W. R: Bloomfield, 1;E. D, O'Rorks, 2 ; C. E. Purchaa, 3.

Goat earb and deg'a carb.—Miss Gubbins (a pet dog carb), 1 ; Mr Faulder, 3,

Gentiemen'3 bicycle.—Robertson, 1 ; H Fositor, 2 ; — Wansbrough, 3.

Ladies' bicycle.—Mise Lewis, 1 ; Miss Seherff, 2 ; Miss Zealnndia Brown, 3.

Tandem bicyclo.—Miss Barnett and Mr D. Crozier, I ; Miss Crozier and Mr Dexter, 2.

Tricycle.—A. P>instead, 1; James Frater,

Donkaye. —Alaster Percy Eraon, jaunting c;ir, 1 and special,

Umbrella or Parasol.—Miss Brett, 1 ; Miss Gardiner, 2 ; Mrs T. Russell, 3.

Lady's Hat.—Miso K. Kcogh, 1 ; Miss Gardiner 2 ; Mrs Heather 5.

Best Arranged Tablo Decorations.—Miss M. Abbott, 1; Miss E. Fenton, 2; Mias Fenton, 3.

Costume Group.—Mrs ©acre, 1 ; Mrs Winstone, 2.

Children's Group (under 10).—Bsresford schoolgirls, 1 and spocial ; Miss Hurley, 2.

Fancy Group (under 15).—Fancy Group, Daisy Chain by Orphan Home, 1 ; Beroeford street schoolgirls, 2 ; Baresford-etreet school boys, 3.

Special Exhibits.—Mi?B Bessie Sloano, ivy geranium, 1 and special ; Mis>s Squire, JiDricksha, .1 ; Miss Squire, Asbford ambulance lifetor, 1.

COOKERY EXHIBITS.

Cake : Mias Gertrude Tylden, 1 ; Mia3 F. Dynes, 2 ; Miss G. Hart, 3 ; Miss E. T. oorrie, highly commended. Plum cake : Miss M. Freeco, 1 ; Miss Ada Fomfret, highly commended. Pound cake : Mrs W. E. B. Moore, 1 ; Misa Warner, 2; Miss Franklin, 3. Cheese cake : Miss Fletcher, 1 ; Miss Clurko, 2. Madeira cake : Mrs Hart, 1. Date pastry : Mrs Bush, special prizo. Sandwich cake : Mrs Hickson, 1 ; Miss Amy Cook, 2; Mias T. Williams, 3; " Theo'brama" [norn de plume), highly commended, Victoria sandwich : Mibs May fierrick, 1 ; Miaa C Boardman, 2. Cocoanut sandwich : Misa L. R,yrio, 1. Banbury cake : Mi3B R. Baker. 1 : Miss Bush, 2. Scones : Mrs Hale, 1 ; Misa G. Wood, 2; Mrs W. E. B. Moore, 3; MissTaifc, highly corsarnendod. Lemon Paste : Miss El*ie Brown, highly commended. Assorted Cuke: Miss Eyrie, 2, .lam Pulf: Mis* L. Young, 1. Oa'ioeal Scones: Mra Bush, highly commended. Lemon Cheese Cakes : Mra Bush, 1. Napo.eon Cake : Mrs Bush, 1. Chocolate Cako : Miss Murray, highly commended. Gravy nuta : Mis* L. Ryriei, 1. Bread: Mica M, Ponsford, 1. C'ocoanut pastry: Mi?s L, Gregory, 1. Associated confectionery : Miss G. Wood, 1 ; Mias G. Warner, 2 ; Miss Kathbone, 3. Gas cooking competition : Miss Bsodo!!, 1 ; Mias Thornton, 2 ; Mrs Salmon, 5 ; Miss M. Falls, highly commended.

Harold Winston© obtained first prize for the moat original exhibit, with ft is Italian boy with organ, and Mra Winstone second prize for Italian family in tha costume group. Master Sarcucl Keaia obtained second prizo, in tho original exhibit cluas, as a bugler.