GRAND FLORAL FETE

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 10013, 27 December 1895, Page 3 (Supplement)

GRAND FLORAL FETE

AN UNQUALIFIED SUCCESS. Few successes .that have been nehioved in Auckland can comparo with that ottainod on Dec. 7 at the Floral Fi'to, held at) Potter's Paddock by the Auckland Ladies' Benevolent Society. In fact, tlio success must have astounded even the most sanguine of the promoters, Thero was no doubt that weeks ago public interest began to eliow itself markedly in an event which was certainly the first of its kind ever held it] J\ew Zealand, if nob in Australasia. Bull none could possibly have gauged tlio magnitude of that interest, as it was manifested. No 0110 could liavo foreseen what it really turned out to be. Who could have imagined a picture so opulent in colour as thai) which was presented ? Looked down upon from the grand stand, it was as though tho wholo area of tlia paddock was ono vasb flower-bed. Every horso was caparisoned in well nigh all the lines known to floriculturists; every conveyance was a bed of bloom ; and with the manifold rich costumes of tho ladies, thoscene,once seen, could never be forgotten. A part from everything else, a3 a display of floral colour, it was unique. And that tho idea of the fete itself was popularly approve !, tho vast crowds who turned their faces Epsoimvards was amplo demonstration. At least "hjOO persons were present. Thero would have been quite half as many more, had vehicles been available to carry them to tho fete. Tho following formed tho committee of Management and the Ladies' Committee, all of whom deserve no mean inec' of praise Committee of Management—President, Colonel Haultain; vice-presidents, Ilev. Canon Kelson and Mr. C. C. McMillan ; lion treasurer, Mr. Win. Thomo ; lion, secretary, Mr. F. (I. Ewington. Ladies' Committee : Me«dames Nelson (proficient), Coffio, Haines, Uoodall, l'ritt, McKean, Lindsay, Ashwell, Moss-Davis, Dawes, Stevens, Kinder, Campbell (lion, secretary). Messrs, l'ercival, W. H I! loom field, E. D. O'Rorke, Dr. Purchns, Mr. l'urchas and many others, rendored invaluable aid, as also did several ladies from the hospital. The following wore tho judges: — Messrs. Tibbs, 11. I!. Morton, Josiah Martin, Cheeseman, K. Watkin, Murdoch, Nairn, Meadames J. E. McDonald, Thomas, O'Rorke, McKean, Humphrey Haines (Shortland-street), Misses lileasard, Isaacs, and Wilkins. Mr. Humphrey Haines, Mrs. McKean, and Mr. Nairn wero tho judges for cakes. THE riUZK LIST. The following is the prize list Drags : Miss Thorpe and ladies of Remuera, 1; Miss Mowbray and holies of I'arnell, 2. Waggonettes: Miss Dcvoro and ladies of I'onsonby, 1; Miss Thorpe ami ladies of llemuera, 2. Carriage of any kind drawn by two horses: Miss Home. 1; Mrs. J. Cowan, 'J; Miss Kerr Taylor, special. Buggies: Mrs. Tilly, 1; Mrs. Thomas Morrin, 2; Miss Muriel Dargiiville, 3: Mrs. (Jeorge Makj;ill, 3. Don Carts : Mrs. 0. R. Bloomfield, 1; Miss Barton Ireland, 2; Mrs. K. Maliouy, 3. Gigs: Mrs. Markliani, 1: Mr, F. Wiustoue, o °

Carts: Mr Chapman, I Express Carts: Mr. *). R. Ware, 1. Trolleys, etc.: Hancock ami Co., lorry waggon. 1 ; Band of Hope Union, van, '2; West End Rowing Club, special. Milk Dandy and Milk Cart; Mrs. Harris, dandy, 1. Drays: The Misses Wylde-Brown, Perceval and eight others, 1. Coster carts: Mis* E. Brett, 1; Mrs. Haines, 2: Miss Flo. Reach, 3. Equestrians, ladies ami gentlemen: Miss Ware, 1; Miss Bleazanl Brown, 2. Polo pony, best, decorated: Mrs. W. K. Bloomfield, 1; Mr. Cmules Purchas, 2; Mr. E. D. O'Rorke, 3. Best Pony, boys : Juuiors, Master Digtian, 1; Master Ran.son, 'J; Master Gorrie, 3. Seniors, Master Leans, 1; M. Pierse, 2; Leo. Walsh, 3. Best Pony,girl's: Miss Eileen Gallagher, 1; Miss E. Tylden, 2; Miss Hilda Bloomfield,

o. Donkeys: Mrs. Archie Clark, 1. Go-Carts: Miss Purchas and Mrs. Cheeseman, 1 (equal); Mrs. J. L. Bloomfield, - ; Mr. Charles Stone, .'I Perambulator or Go-Cart, best decorated, with baby in it: Mrs, Duncan Clerk, 1; Mrs. Ward, 2. Perambulator: Miss Hilda Steele, 1; Miss Irene Kenny, with doll, 2. Bicycles and tricycles: Miss Frederica, Goodall (tricycle), 1; -Miss Jessie Webster (bicycle), 2. Bicycles Mr. J. K. Skeates, 1; Mr. J. A. Peacock, 2; Mr. James Whitcluw, 3; Mr. H. Foster, highly commended. Fire Engine : Auckland Fir? Brigade, I. ! ' Original conveyances: Mrs. C. Coombo Baker (Maori canoe), 1 ; Mrs. Ivan Clarke (an original conveyance), 2; Upper 4th Form Girls Grammar School, 3; Misses Mary and Phyllis Davis (dog and cart), highly commended; Master Robert Cruickshank (dog and cart), highly commended; Mrs. lvilgour (May Queen and retinue), highly commended. Pets: Mrs. 11. N. Garland, doer, 1; Mr. 0, Rose, Newfoundland dog, 2: Miss Cashel. Persian cat, 3; Miss Daisy Rice, dug, highly commended. Costume: Mrs. Kilgour, 1. Decorated umbrella or parasol': Miss A. Thompson, 1; Miss M. Hcskcth, 2; Miss Rendull, 3. Draught horse: J. H. M. Carpenter, 1. Cake: Special prize for largest and best exhibits cooked by gas, Miss R. Beedell. Seed cake : Special prize, Miss M. Fort Plum cake: Miss W. Kissling, 1; Miss A, Harris, 2. Sponge: Miss Upton, 1; Miss M. Parsons, o_

Madeira: Miss Binnev, 1. Jam sandwich: Miss Muir, 1; Mrs. Hyatt (Onehuuga), 2. Rainbow cike: Miss F. IVece, 1. Seed cocoanut sandwich: Miss Gregory, 1. Seedcake: Miss Haiti. Pastry : Miss 11. Heedell. Scones : Mrs. Hall, 1: Mrs. Bruce, 2. Home-made bread : Miss F. White. Cream pull's: Miss Bertha Davics. Sponge squares : Miss Ada Gillett. Sweets (special prize): Miss Abbot for '.'5 exhibits. Turkish Delight Miss Nora Hay. Cocoanmit ice (children): Miss R. Beedell. Tofley : Miss Gubbins (11 years). Turkish Delipht: Miss Cora Anderson (12), ritiin Cake : Miss lCflie Manna (13). Rainbow Cake: Miss Cora Anderson (14), L.M.W.: Sponge Sandwich (12),

The promoters desire to tender the warmest thanks to the Mayor (Mr. J. J. Holland), for his kindly help. His Worship's carriage, decked in red and white, the Auckland colours, was cue of the most) noticeable ou the ground.