THE FLORAL FETE.

Auckland Star, Volume XXVIII, Issue 298, 23 December 1897, Page 3

THE FLORAL FETE.

During Saturday, November 27, several thousand people found their way to Ellerslie after the shops had closed at one o'clock. Every train arrived crowded, while under the trees the slope was one mass of vehicles, anil the ground presented a very gay appearance. Mr Jmpey's band and the Newton Brass Band under Mr Trussel were in attendance and played lively selections during the afternoon. Great credit is due to the ladies and gentlemen who freely gave their time and energies to ensure the success of the fete. Mr Isidore Alexander, who took charge in the absence of Mr Tibbs, arranged the judges in various groups so as to expedite the work. Messrs Mulvaney, Edwards, Hosking, K. Watkins, and Fripp officiated in classes I to 8 : Messrs Graves Aickin, Bruford, Williamson, Yates, Baker, and Jaeka, classes 9 to 19; and Messrs Perrett, Templar, Nerli, C. Arnold, and T. Steadman, classes 20 to 39, so that when the work of judging did commence it was done expeditiously. The judges' list of awards is as follows :—

Brakes.—Remuera brake, 1 ; Auckland 'Cycling Club (Miss Pierce), 2. Vans.—J. Bycroft and Co., 1.

Waggons.—Grafton ladies', 1. Trollies (with device).—Ladies of Takapuna (old-fashioned basket), 1 ; Mrs Maselield (Britannia Rules the Waves), 2 ; New Zealand Native Association (Maori house), 3; "King Carnival," special. Misses Binney and Cameron, of North Shore, also competed. Waggonettes. —Miss Kerr Taylor (red, whiter and blue), 1 ; Mrs Mercer (oak leaves and marigolds), 2. Pketons,—Miss Wigmore,. 1; Miss Dargaville, 2. Buggies.—Misses Hesketh and Aicken,

Dog Carts (two wheels).—Misses Percivaland Torrance (tandem) driven by Mr W. Gordon, 1; Mrs Horace Walker, 2 ; Mr Ming Yuong, 3. Roadster. —Mr C. Suggate, 1 (decorated with daisies and poppies); Miss Seherff, 2 ; Miss Colbcck, 3 ; Mrs Hanson's roadster (with Master Kawson seated inside), special. Gigs.—Mrs Barnes, 1 ; Misses Williamson and Williams, 2 ; A. Scholium, 3.

" Sulky.—Oman, 1 ; G. Walker, 2 ; W. and H. Cave, 3. Spring Cart.—Campbell and Ehrenfried, 1 ; Misses Hickson and Perm, 2 ; Campbell and Ehrenfried, 3.

Original Conveyance.—West End Rowing Club, 1. This exhibit was looked after by Mrs J. Clark, wife of the Captain of the Club.

Draught Horse.—Mr Ware's exhibit, 1. Lady Equestrienne.—Miss Scarboro, 1 ; Miss Bessie Smith, 2.

Girls' Ponies.—Miss Dawson, 1 ; Miss B. Heather 2 ; Miss B. Bell, 3.

Boys' Pony.—Master H. Cheeseman, 1 ; Master Ernest Hickson, 2; Master A. Curtain, 3.

Donkeys.—Miss Eflie Smales, 1 ; Miss Maggie Dalton, 2 ; Miss Violet Coates, 3. Handcart.—Mr H. Oliveara, 1.

Goat Carts.—Master Noble Faulder (goat and cart decorated with ivy leaves), 1. A special was awarded to J. Mullampe (entered in wrong class). Go-Cart. —Miss Metcalfe, 1 ; Miss Dorothy Lawry, 2 ; Mrs Henry Nolan, 3. Perambulator. —Miss Kate Keogh, 1.

Wheelbarrows. —Misses Snelling and St. Paul, 1.

Children's Pets.—Robert Kyle (dog) 1 ; Miss May Faulder (lamb), 2; Misses Rogers (dog and perambulator), 3; Miss A. Cogar, special Ist. Decorated Bicyles (Gent's).—Mr W. B. White (trimmed with sweet peas), 1 ; Milt. Cranwell, 2 ; Mr M. Chinnery, 3.

Decorated Ladies' Bicycle. — Miss Cameron, 1 ; Miss Bell, 2; Miss Webb, 3.

Children's Bicycles or Tricycles.—Miss Crowther, 1; Miss E. M. Tilden, 2; Master A. Littler, 3.

Umbrellas. —Miss M. Abbott, 1; Miss Gardener, 2.

Lady's Hat.—Miss A. Gardiner, 1; Mrs Keogh, 2. Garlands.—Mrs Currey (bell), 1 ; 108a (post entry), no name given in, 2. Wreath.— MissM. Gardiner, 1; Miss W. Dudley, 2. Table Bouquet.—Miss Hay, 1; Miss G. Smith, 2.

Bridal Bouquet.—Miss W. Dudley, l.j Miss Hay, 2. Costume Group.—Mr and Mrs Browning (of Remuera) and Mrs Rook (of Paparata), 1 ; Miss Rook (of Paparata) and other children, 1 and special prize. Special prizes were also given to the St Mary's Orphanage children, under the care of Mrs T. Injdis, and to the maypole children under Mrs Osmond.

Group under ten (primary schools). — Children of Jubilee Kindergarten, 1.

Special and Original.—Japaneserickshaw Miss Stratford, and drawn by Mr C. Newton (dressed as a coolie), 1; Miss Grant, model glass engine, 2. The gymkhana arranged by the Amateur Athletic and Cycle Club was held on the lawn in front of the grandstand, and proved a great success. Mr F. W. Edwards acted as starte-. Messrs Seymour Thorne George (Vice-President of the Auckland Amateur Athletic Club) and W. Speight (Secretary of the above) were judges. The other officials were : —Referees : Messrs W. B. Colbeck and A. Carrick. Stewards: Dr. Purchas, Dr. Hope Lewis, Messrs H. Tewsley, Finlayson, Holm-Biss, Hamber, C. E. Palmer, Dargaville, Prouse, C. Baker, L. Keogh, Dacre, Browne, Summerfield, Jourdain and H. Thompson. Ladies' Committee : Mesdames Haynes, Hope Lewis, Dawes, Misses Wilkins, M. Wilkins, Ilbert (Hon. Secretary). The following are the results :— Ladies, No. 1 — Bouquet race. Six

entries : Miss Aileen Lewis, 1; Miss M. Howard, 2; Miss Ida Thompson, 3. No. 2—Mixed Pairs. Five entries : Miss M. Howard, 1; Miss Reynolds, 2. Gentlemen No. 3 — Tortoise Race. Twelve entries : Mr B. Wickms, 1 ; Mr H. Wickins, 2. Girls under 14, No. 4—Egg and Spoon Race.—Six entries : Miss M. Howard, 1 ; Miss Tda Thompson, 2, Ladies, No. s—Trio Line Race.—ln this competition Misses Howard, Thompson, and Lewis were deservedly awarded first prize, their riding being such as to gain for them loud applause. Gentlemen, No. 6 — Plank Race. — A large number of entries were received for this event, which was won by G. Henning, 1 ; P. T. Upton, 2. No. 7—Mixed Pairs.—Mr P. T. Upton and Miss Ida Thompson, 1; Master T. and Miss Lewis, 2. Ladies, No. 8, Tortoise Race.—Miss Ida Thomson, I; Miss Aicken, 2. Gentlemen, No. 10, Cigar and Umbrella Race.—E. Dargaville, 1; L. Keogh, 2. Ladies, No. 11, Ball and Bucket Race. —Miss M. Howard, 1 ; Miss A. Lewis, 2. A clever exhibit of fancy riding was given by Messrs Wilkins, of Sydney. The cycling events carried out under the auspices of the Auckland Cycle Club also took place on the lawn in front of tbe grandstand. Messrs F. S. Malcolm and E. 6. Skeates were the judges, Mr E. Nordon was the starter, Mr W. Haslam the handicapper, Mr H. Young the referee, and Mr E. G. Skeates the lion, secretary. The results were as under :—Driving Pairs' Race : G. Hyauiason and F. Chainey, driven by R. Hendry. Tortoise Race : It. Hendry,-1 ;W. Auslebrook, 2 ; G. Hyauiason, 3." Combination Pace :R. Hendry, 1; W. Auslebrook, 2 ; G. Hyauiason, 3. The event was a very great success, and will substantially assist the funds of the Ladies' Benevolent Association.