BRIGHTON FLORAL FETE

Evening Star, Issue 15140, 24 March 1913, Page 2

BRIGHTON FLORAL FETE

The floral fet» promoted by the Brighton Improvement Society was held on SaUvday, and notwithstanding: the unfavorable weather experienced was a decided success. Mr John bray was at the head of things, and he was backed up by a large number of willing helpers. The produce stall was in charge of Mrs Swan and assistants, Mrs JJoorley, who was helped by a number of young ladies, presided at the sweet stall, and the refreshment tent was in the care of Mesdames Aslm and Wright and Misses Coutts, Whitsou, and others. A shootinogallery was a popular institution. The sports items were got off with promptness, Mr Mlndoe, assisted by Messrs G. Hunter ?" *r Wn S ht . jun., being in charge. Mr L. Aslm, the .secretary, had a hard day, and was kept at his duties till late in the evening. Mr W. Forrester, who carried out tho work of treasurer, announced that the takings, including the concert, amounted io over £6O, without ticket money. The proceeds are to be used in building a shelter pavilion on the Domain, and otherwise providing for the convenience of visitors and residents. At the close of the fete Mr C. E. Slatham, M.P._, in the absence of the member for the district, presented the prizes. The following is a list of the winners: Sports.—Boys under 12—Kenneth MTndoe 1, Prank Henderson 2: girls under 12—Dolly MoiTiless 1, Phyllis Coombs 2; hop, step, and jump—W. Jones 1, J. Kirk 2; lOOvda handicap—E. Crimp 1, J. Irvine- 2; tossing, tho caber—J. Jones 1, D. Miller 2; boys over 12—P. Shand 1, R, Crimp 2; married ladies—Mrs F. Shrhupton 1, Mrs Daiic 2: stepping tho chain—T. Millea ""1, W. Elliott 2; 220 yds handicap—F Havnes 1, P. Hamson 2; girls over 12—Clara R-o'd 1, Doris Wren 2: Siamese race—lrvine and Bcirs 1, Crimp and Shand 2; young ladies—Miss Hogg 1, Miss Crawford 2; egg. race—R, Baxter 1, A. Baxter 2; obstacle race—T. Percy 1, D Irvine 2 Decorated Items (judges: Mr T. W. Whitsou and Mrs Lee Smith).—Bicycle—Winnie Storer 1, Mks Alexinder 2; go-cart—Mi=a Aslin 1, Mr A Ingram 2; cart., drag, gig, etc.—Mrs J. M'lndoo 1. Miss Swan 2; umbrella—Master T. Farra 1; bosket—Mrs S. H. Wood 1; buttonhole—Miss Eva Aslin 1. Baking Competitions (judtres: Mesdames J. Cray, J. Wright, and P." Roberts).—Collection of swpets—Mrs Aslin 1; girdle scone.-; —Miss Coutts; oven scones—Mrs D. MTntosh 1; pikelets—Miss Westwood 1; shortbread—Mrs D. K. Fisher 1; sponge sandwich—Miss Westwood 1; decorated spongo cake—Miss Forrester 1; fruit cake (dark)— Mrs D. K. Fisher 1; fruit rake (light)— Miss Coutts 1; sausage roll—Miss R. Gray 1; tartlets —D. MTntosh 1; fancy biscuitsMrs Harris 1. Baby Show (judge: Dr Will).—Justin Williams (eight months) 1, Ferguson Ingram (11 months) 2. A concert was held in tho evening in Hislop Hall. The building was packed to the doors, and an overflow concert was held in the tent. The following contributed items to the programme:—Mrs Griffiths, Misses Whitsen, Braithwaite, V. Moore, Yuill, Thomson, and R. Aslin. Glees were given by the membess of the Lyric Club (Messrs Braithwaite. R. C. Moore, Ware!, Captain Doorlov, and Ma.slers Jack and Archie MTndoe).