BENEVOLENT SOCIETY'S CARNIVAL.

Auckland Star, Volume XXX, Issue 57, 9 March 1899, Page 2

BENEVOLENT SOCIETY'S CARNIVAL.

' There was a good attendance at the Xadies' Benevolent Society's Carnival yesterday afternoon, and the day's programme was carried out successfully. The Maypole Dance by pupils of. Mrs Osmond was much admired, and the tricks of Professor Kear's clever performing dogs drew an appreciative audience to the sports track. Punch and Judy, manipulated by Mr Bushby, also lent their distinguished patronage to the proceedings. The chief atraction of the afternoon, however, was a balloon ascent by Captain Lorraine. His fine balloon 'Empress' -was ready for its aerial flight by a quarter to five, and at five o'clock the €aptain made his ascent. The balloon soared high, travelling in the direction of the harbour; but before it reached the water the aeronaut released his parachute and descended, alighting safely on a timber - stack in Mr D. Goldie's yard, near the Freezing "Works. The balloon soon collapsed, and falling into the water near Logan Bros.' boat-sheds was recovered without difficulty.. Great credit is due to the ladies connected with the Carnival for the tasteful decorations of the kiosks. One and all are admirably arranged. The following ladies are in attendance at the various stalls:—No. 1 Court — Jumble stall: Mesdames Clifford, A. Stevens. nnd Williamson, assisted by Miss M Stanley and Mrs Huxtable. Afternoon tea kiosk: Mesdames Cheeseman and Williamson, assisted by Misses McMillan, Devereaux, Worsp, Lusk (2), Yon der Hyde, Snell, Keesing and Valentine (Sydney). No. 2 Court—Refreshment stall (D.S.C. allotment): Mesdames Pritt, Hanna, Bloomfield, and Ledingham, assisted by Misses Ireland (2), Dawson, Langsford, Hanna and Bell. Tea kiosk: Mrs Edgecumbe and Miss Thomas, assisted by Misses Helen Fenton, Hill, Lily Lewis, Percival, and Lucy Bell. Cake and confectionery stalls: Mrs McKean, assisted by Mrs Harry Kinder and Misses Wood, .Bach, Slater, Cooper, and Brookfield. Refreshment rooms (central avenue): Mesdames Dawes, CheeK (2), Ehrenfried, and Smith, assisted by Misses Steele, Wilson, Smith, Nelson, Ehrenfried, Fawcus and Munro. In No. 2 Court Miss Maxwell, a recent arrival from England, cuts patterns to measure for a small charge by her 'British System of Dress Fitting.' Adjoining is a stand of bouquets and floral decorations, ■which make a handsome display. Mr Burster's exhibition of .stereoscopic •news is located in the first Court. During the afternoon an enjoyable musical programme was gone through at the rotunda by Hunter's string band.

COOKERY COMPETITION. The cookery competition produced splendid entries, and some luscious specimens of the culinary art are on exhibition. Evidently cookery is not yet a lost art among the young ladies of Auckland in this 'fin de siecle' age. 'The prize list is as follows:—Crystal Palace cake: Miss Adela Cumberland. Jelly: Mrs H. R. 131oomfield, 1; Miss Preece, 2. Fruit trifle: Miss Beedell. passion fruit cream: Mrs W. E. Blo°mfield, 1. Jelly, with fruit: Mrs W. lx. Bloomfield, 1. Fancy basket: Miss Adela Cumberland. .Cocoamit ice: 'Ostend,' 1; Miss E. Smith, 2. Tray of assorted confectionery: Miss G. Wood, 15 Miss M. Abbott, 2. Barley sugar: Miss A. Baker, 1. Turkish delight: Miss A. Baker 1; Miss Carrie WaHnutt, 2. Tray of assorted pastry: Miss Beedell. Sausage rolls: 'Whakahi, 1; Miss L. Ryrie, 2. Mince pies: Miss E. Williams, 1; Mrs W. R. Bloomfield 2. Jam tarts: Miss L. Cameron, 1; Miss E Firth, 2. Napoleons: Miss L. Ryrie, 1 Miss Beedell secured first prize in the gas stove competition for mixacr confectionery. Sponge cake: Miss Xily Slator, l; Mrs H. Kinder 2; Miss Ada Owen, special Ist prize. Jam sandwich: Miss E. Frith, 1; Miss Hilda G. Browne, 2. Cocoanut cake: Miss L. Eyrie, 1. Jam roll: Miss Beedell, 1; Miss- L. Ryrie, 2. Seed cake: Mrs H. Kinder, I', Miss Nellie Cooper 2. Pound cake: Miss E. Dromgool, 1. Cake:-Mrs H. B. Bloomfield 1; Miss 1. Ryrie, 2. Madeira cake: Miss Nellie Cooper, 1. Seed cake: Mrs Brett, 1. Hainbow cake: Miss Effie Hanna 1 Miss .L. Ryrie, 2. Clear toffee. Miss A. Baker, 1; Miss B. Smith, 2. Cream dates: Mrs W. B. Bloomfield, 1; Miss E. Smith, 2. Chocolate ice: Miss Elizabeth Brookfield, 1. Angel cakes: Mrs H. K. Bloomfield, 1, Genoese pastry: Miss Adela- Cumberland, 1. Cakes: Miss L. Hvrie 1. Cocoanut cakes: Miss Beedell, 1; Miss H. G. Browne, 2. Queen eatew Mrs E. Woollams, 2. Currant cakes: Miss E. Smith, 1. Cocoanut dangers: Miss E. Brookfield, 1. Shortbread: Miss L. Ryrie, 1; Miss E. Brookfield, 2. Cream horns: Miss L. Eyrie 1. Jumble biscuits: Miss L. Slator, 1. Scones: Miss E. Firth 1; Miss Brookfield, 2. Peach pie: Mrs W R. Bloomfield, 1. Marmalade: Miss % Cooper, I. Pickled walnuts: Miss Jenkins, 1. Tomato sauce: Mrs W. It. Bloomfield, 1. Home-made cider: Miss N. Belcher, 1. Cream walnuts: Mrs W. B. Bloomfield, 1. Turkish delight: Miss H. Baker, 1; Miss Carrie "Wallnutt, 2. Bread: Miss M. A. Graham, 1. Barley sugar: Miss A. Baker, 1. The judges were Messrs Buchanan, Kent, and Mennie. 'Whakahia,' mentioned in the prize list of the cookery competition, is the Bpm-de-plume of Miss Jenkins. FLORAL EXHIBITS. In tMs competition Mr Kennet WatIdns, who acted as judge, made the following awards:—Bridal bouquet: Mr G. J. Mackay, 1. Hand bouquet (professional): Miss Robertson, 1. Hand bouquet (amateur) : Miss V. Palmer, 1. Floral baskets: Miss L. Davis, 1; Mr G. W. Wright, 2. No awards Tvere made for fl6ral designs.

THE EVENING PROGRAMME. The carnival of the Auckland Ladies' Benevolent Society was continued in the Exhibition Buildings last evening, A concert was held in No 2 Court, while a cycle sports meeting was held on the track. The concert was fairly well attended, and a good programme was gone through. A number of tableaux, arranged by Mrs Hudson Williamson, were staged, the scenes pictured being 'Paucias and Glycera,' 'News from the War, and ♦The Better Land.' Several groups of statuary, under the direction of Miss Browpi were also exhibited, the »roups being 'The Merry Paris,' •Faith, Hope and Charity,' and 'The Fates.' Mrs Osmond's pupils gave two very pretty maypole dances and a Spanish dance in a manner which reflected great credit on their instructors. The musical programme was contributed to by Mrs Chas. Phillips, Miss Howard, Mrs Coates, Mrs Kilgour, Mr Keesing and Dr. Lowe, while Miss Windt gave a recitaion. Hunter's orchestra also played a number (•t selections. THE SPORTS MEETING. The sports meeting held on the Cycle track was well patronised. The

races were nearly all keenly contested. An illuminated musical ride, | under the direction of Professor Cari rollo, was given on the track. Under { the leadership of Professor Carollo j and Miss Howard some thirty-six j I cyclists, attired in white with red j sashes, went through a number of in- ; ! tricate and pretty movements, the | effect being charming. The sports ; : were under the management of the j I Auckland Cycling Club, Mr E. Nordon I ! being starter, Mr H. O. Young referee, ] i and" Messrs F. Balliu, F. Chainey,: W. J. Colvill and E. Nordon, umpires.: : The events resulted as follows:— I Half-mile Bicycle Handicap. —First iHeat: G. Hyauia'son, 25yds, 1; E. Hag!genson, 60yds, 2; 1,11. Davis, 35yds, 3. j Time, liuin Ssec. Second heat: J. YV. Trwin, 25yds, 1; S. Draffin, 60yds, 2; i P. Smith, (55yds, 3. Time lm S l-sth sec. '■ Final:' Davis, 1: Irwin, 2; Smith. 3.; I Time, lmin 11 3-sthsec. Smith led to; i the entrance, to the straight on the : ! last lap, when he was passed by Davis ! and Irwin. a good race up the straight ending in a win for the form-1 er by a wheel. Officials' 100 Yards Handicap.—H. O. j Young, 12yds, 1: M. Marshall, 11yds, 2; H. Fielder, 6yds, 3. ! Quarter-mile Flat Championship of j Auckland Cycling Club.—E. Reynolds, , 1: C. Waddell, 2; G. K. Wilkinson, 3.' Nine '.started. Waddell led all the way, but was bea.ten on the tape by j Eeyriolds. One Mile Ladies' Benevolent Bicycle Handicap.—First heat: J. W. Irwin, i .| 55yds, 1; R. H. Davis, 65yds, 2; G. R. . ; Wilkinson. 00yds, 3. Time, 2min 28 . !sec. Second heat: S. Draffin, 110 yds, j ■ 3: W. J. Jameson, 150 yds, 2; G. Hyau- ! iason, 45yds, 3. Time, 2min 37sec. j I Final: Irwin, 1; Hyauiason, 2; Davis,! •I 3. Time, 2min 31 i-sth sec. A splen- j •did race up the straight ended in . Irwin winning by a tyre. Half-mile Officials' Bicycle Handi- . |oap.—F. Chainey, 1; W. Colvill, 2; W r. . W. Aulsebrook, 3. . ! Tandem v. Triplet, one mile.—The , j triplet (Smith, Aulscbrook, and Hyau- j iason) had eighty yards start from the | • tandem (Trwin 'and Trendnll). The i tandem caught un at about the half . j mile and won easily by thirty yards.