THE FLORAL FETE.

Otago Witness, Issue 2401, 8 March 1900, Page 66

THE FLORAL FETE.

AN UNDOUBTED SUCCESS.

RECORD TAKINGS FOR NEW ZEALAND.

The floral fete which was held on the 28th at Forbury Park, in aid of the contingent fund, proved a most decided success. Although it lamed heavily during the early morning and the Aveather continued threatening for some time, by 11 o'clock the tun shone out brightly, and it seemed as ii' Mr Paulin's prediction that it Avould be a line day Avas going to be fulfilled. As a matter of fact it Avas fulfilled, and the day turned out simply perfect. The attendance at the park was unprecedentedly large, there being, it is estimated, something like 20,000 persons present. A great ' many of these found their Avay to the fete on fool, Avhile many were unable to get there at all, for although there Avas a stream of vehicles of various kinds running to the park for some hours, and all the available tram cars had been brought into requisition by the Tramway Company, the conveyances were utterly inadequate to cope with the large traffic. The .scene at the park Avill not readily be forgotten. Shortly after 11 o'clock the visitors began to gather, and by 2 p.m. both the grand stands Avere excessively crowded, Avhile the lawn, adjacent paddocks, and pallnvays Avere thronged with people, the bright summer dresses of the ladies being conspicuous among the crowds. The A'ehicles, gaily decorated Avith flowers, evergreens, and ribbons, Avere drawn up in line on the tan in front of the stand, there to undergo inspection by the judges; while the smaller exhibits, such as bouquets, baskets, children's go-carts, etc., Avere judged in the saddling paddock. After the judging A\as OA'fer, hoAvever, most of the exhibits were paraded on the course in front of the stand, AA'here they could be seen to the best advantage. Four bands — A'iz., the Naval, Garrison, Citizens', and Pipe — were in attendance, and as the spectators Avatehed the A'arious exhibits pass up and doAvn the course the bands enhanced their enjoyment by playing li\-ely selections of music. Some enthusiasm Mas displayed by the immense crowd orer the sinking of the patriotic songs by the school children, under the direction of Mr Strong, and by request a A"eree of " The soldier.s of the Queen" Avas repeated, and the public* took pait in the chorus. The greatest interest Avas evinced in the evolutions of the members of the contingent, and considerable excitement prevailed during the rescue race. The competitors Avere A-ery much in earnest OA'er this work, and strove might and main for A'ictory, Trooper Simmers eventually proving the winner after a Avell-contested tussle. The general arrangements were good, and nothing in the nature of a hitch occurred to mar the smoothness of the proceedings, Avhich terminated by the members of the contingent being draAMi up in front of the grand stand and the Ga'.rison Band playing '" God Save the Queen," three ringing cheers being giA-en at the close of the

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The fete has piwed a prodigious financial success, and it is estimated that there will be close -on £1100 to hand over to the Contingent Committee. The detailed takings are : Tea £130 7s 3d, gates £501 5», stand £U 2s 9d, Kruger Us 9d, and flowers £9 18s 7d; — total, £6;6 15s 6d. Off this sum has to be deducted £25, change supplied in the first instance, leaving a total of £661 3s lOd. The Traimvay Company have agreed to donate one-third of the day's takings on the trams running to the fete, Avhich should come to something handsome, and it estimated that at least £400 worth of tickets of admission were sold in town. Too much praise can scarcely be giA r en to the various committees concerned in Avorking up the fete, and there is little doubt that they . Avill feel that tliey are amply repaid by the extremely handsome result that has attended their efforts. The committees were : —

Executive Committee. — Mesdames F. E. Brittain, Harper Bel l , G-. L. Denniston, Gordon Macdonald, Og^.lon, Simeon, Woodhouse, Miss Neill, Miss Roberts, Messrs C. Bayley, F. E. Bnttam, F. H. Campbell, J. Hutchison, J. Hislop, J. H. Nimmo, J. A. Park, C. W. Rattray, J. Rennie, C. Speight, W. A. Shields, W. J. Strong, Scott, J. Park Smith, C. R. Smith; chairman of committees, Mr C. W. Rattray; lion, secretary, Mr C. R. Smith. Ladies' General Committee. — Mesdarnes R. S. M'GoAvan, Tolmie, Gallaway, Cripps, J. Hutchison, C. W. Rattray, Fergus, Sydney Earland, S. Earlancl, jun., Hemingway, Murray, 3. R. Stock, F. H. Campbell, Hare, Levy, Ogston, W. S. Rob arts, H. Adam, E. Withers, J. H. Jackson, G. L. Denniston, A. A. Finch, F. E. Brittain, Woodhouse, J. G. Gow, Harper Bell, B. Throp, Gohn Taylor, Walter Young, Gordon Macdonald, Simeon, Roberts, J. Moloney, Herdnian, Eva, Theomin, Balsille, Blakeley, Mark Cohen, Albert Cohen, Cheeseman, Misses Tolmie, Cutten, Williams, J. Rattray, E. Morris, Knight, W. Hislop, M. Williams, Smith, Meyer, M. Watson, E. Watson, Laing, Barron, Greenslade, Throp, Burt, Don, Patrick, Cairns, White, Burton, James, M. Allen, Sannders, Fraser, L. Beadle, Alice Fraser, J. Ross, V. Fraser, Anderson, Wales, Denniston, Marks, and Roberts.

Judges. — Mrs Sise, Mrs W. Maitlancl, Mr Wills, Mrs Dowling, Mrs L. Reynolds, Mr I. de Beer, Mrs Williams, Messrs J. Sinclair Thomson and Monciieff, Mrs Butter worth, Mrs J. Sinclair Thomson, Mr Adam, Mrs Folheringham, Mrs C. R. Smith, Mr Nimmo, Mrs Brittain, Mrs Theomin, Mr Bullock, Miss Rattray, Mis Stock, and Mr John White. It may be mentioned that Mr A. Thompson kindly supplied all the tents used at the fete gratuitously.

THE EXHIBITS.

The exhibits Avere very numerous, although there Avere not nearly so many as the number of entries. In several instances the exhibits Avere not slioavii in their proper classes, and not a feAV of the competitors had adopted methods of decorating Avhich were not strictly fair. For instance, in the two-horse carriage class there were several .competitor?, but really only one carriage. If the vehicles had been judged strictly there Avould accordingly have only been one prize given in the class, but l\vo phaetons Avere awarded prizes as A\ r ell as tho carriage. Then, again, in the same class, the A'ehicle which gained the first prize, Avhile it Avas certainly more beautifully decorated than any other in its class, its attractiveness AA'as in a large measure due to the fact that coloxired paper, as Avell as flowers, had been iised in adorning it. This A r ehicle Avas a pony phaeton shoAvn by Miss Gray. It Avas drawn by a nice pair of grey ponies, the A r ehicle, the ponies, and harness being decorated Avith yellow crinkly paper, sulphur daisies, white daisies, Iceland poppies, lilies, and native grasses. The A'ehicle looked remarkably nice, and Avas by many regarded as one of the prettiest exhibits oil the jaxQUftd. The s&cond £rize injho

same class fell to a landau shown by Mrs Cdtten. which was adorned with holly berries ar.d foliage of asparagus. Mr R. Hudson, who took third prize, had on view a phaeton, the body of which had been converted into a bowery of flowers and evergreens in the shape of a crown, the flowers used in the adornment of the vehicle being chiefly of red, Mvhito, and blue colours. The wheels ar.d splashboard were, however, decked with hy leaves and yellow flowers. The fingic dogcarts, jigs. and buggies made a, good display. Miss Hamilton took the first prize in* this clas*, showing a dog cart nicely decorated with cornflowers, pansies, and bluebells, and a fioral umbrella in the body of the cart. Miss A. Logan, who took second prize, also exhibited a dog cart, ta&tefully adorned with sunflowers, ivy, and white libbons. The third prize was carried off by Mrs Andrew Todd, who had on view a dog cavt, which was decorated with marigolds and summer chrysanthemums and autumn-tinted foliage, the horse (a grey one) being adorned with scarlet geraniums and foliage like that just mentioned. A dog cart shown by Mr J. Dick, which was decked with mountain moss and white flowers ; and a buggy exhibited by Mrs J. Stephenson, adorned with pink and Avhite flowers and ribbons, were also two nice exhibits in the same class, Avhich was a decidedly good one. Pony traps were fairly numerous. Miss Burt took first prize with a trap nicely decorated with white and yellow flowers, natiA r e grasses, and autumn-tinted foliage. Mis* Nora Fraser, to whop fell the second prize, had a trap adorned with ivy, white and yellow flowers, while the pony in the vehicle had a canopy of ivy intertwined with flowers. Mrs Martin got the third prize, showing a trap decked Avith white flowers, ivy, and asparagus. There were about half a dozen milk carts, the most striking one being that shown by the Taieri and Peninsula Milk Supply Company, Avhose vehicle was decked Avith sunfloAvrrs, ferns, and Union Jack flags'. One of the best classes on the ground Avas that assigned to drays and lorries. Tavo of the exhibits in this class were exceptionally good — viz., the New Zealand Express Company's and J. Speight and Company's. These w,<;-e each awarded a first pme. The Express Company's lorry Avas adorned with a canopy of flowers and evergreens, relieved Avith floral mottoes of a patriotic cho racier, while Speight and Co.'s loiry was decorated with opts, Avheat, and barley, there bsing also in the vehicle a number of barrels piled on top of each other, and surmounted by a crown composed of flowers and evergreens. Messrs A. and T. Burt and Mesors Todd Eros, also had nice exhibit* in the same class, buL as, they showed a different kind of vehicle to the two first-named they had not the seme opportunities of making a good display. The tradesmen's, bakers', and butchers' carts Avere not particularly striking, although they Avere a feAV fairly good exhibits in each class.

Foremost among the decorated trade exhibits and horses was that of Messrs J. Murdoch and Co. The two horses attached to a dray were gaily decorated with the national colotirs— red, white, and blue. The vehicle itself was dressed extensively with native ferns, picked out with a few flowers, the groundwork for these decorations being a variety of bent woods, surmounted with the motto, " For the Land of the Moa," and above that again was a figure of the bird cut out of avooclj with grasses and flags at back and front. Messrs Reid and Gray, with li less pretentious exhibit, have good ground for a claim to commendation for one of their horse rakes, which was liberally covered with flowers and graceful festoons of green. Over the driver's seat, which was occupied by a little lasoie not much more than 10 or li years of age, was an arch rising from each side, to which was attached toi-toi grass, giving the whole a light and airy effect^ and outside the grass waved diminutive Union Jacks. The Singer Manufacturing Company were represented by one of their delivery expresses, decorated by flowers and bunches of waving green. Messrs Purdie and Co. also sent one of their delivery vans, on which some pains had been expended in the way of decorating. The ornamentation took the usual form of flowers with an intermingling of evergreen, and a motto on canvas. " Success to Our Boys," appeared ove.- all. A notable feature was the artistic decoration of the horse's head, on which had been built a crown, cleverly contrived. Messrs Tonkin and Co. sent, not for competition, four two-horsed expresses, and from the covering hoops were suspended quite a number of rabbits illustrative of the trade carried on by the company. The decorations consisted of toi-toi grass and native shrubs. Two or three other firms were catalogued, but their exhibits wera not apparently on the ground in the earlier part of the afternoon. At a, later stage, however, one of these, "the Drapery Importing Company, put in an appearance, ond a very 'excellent one it was. It took the form of a mounted troop of about 35 men, clad in a uniform consisting of slouch hats, red jumper, riding pants and boots, the troop being in charge of Mr Brittenden. The men as they moved about the ground presented quite an imposing appearance, and attracted considerable attention. The first prize was worthily won by Messrs J. Murdoch and Co., Messrs Reid and Gray's exhibit coming second. The mounted men from the Drapery Importing Company were thought so highly of by the judges that they recommended that a special first prize should be given them on account of the general superiority of the exhibit over anything else in the class.

Of the children in groups of three only two of the groups that had entered submitted themselves for the decision of the judges. The groups consisted of the children of Mrs J. Rennie and Mrs Percy Ward, and they were adjudged to be equal, according to the information supplied by one of the judges, though the judges' book placed Mrs Ward's children first and Mrs Rennie's second. The little ones looked very neat, and were tastefully arrayed.

Eleven competitors put in an appearance for the class "Pony ridden, by boy or girl.'' Among them were four little girls tastefully attired, -who sat their ponies, all of which were gaily caparisoned, with every confidence. Of the boys three were dressed in khaki with rifles at hip, and a very diminutive soldier was costumed as a hussar officer, and sat with drawn sword of tiny dimensions waiting the inbpection officer's decision. The boys' mounts were with few exceptions nicely decorated with flowers, the exceptions being the " gentlemen in khaki," who had contented themselves with adorning their bteeds with red, white, and blue ribbons. Of the eleven, the judges placed Mr W. Patrick's exhibit first and Misses D. and G. Ponsonby's second, considering ihat there was very little to choose between them.

In children's toy perambulators and AvheelbarroAvs an extensiA^e display was made, and out of a large number of exhibitors Sirs J. A. Thornton secured first plnce, Miss D. Allen second, and Miss V. Chapman third. Mrs Thornton's exhibit counted of a go-cart dressed in Aihitc and vcllow flowers arranged Avith cpnspiouous neatness. Yellow ribbons iisecL, and a large clp.ll ocoujßied the

seat of the cart. The Misses Allen and Chapman had also displayed great taste in their efforts at ornamentation — in fact, this remark applies to a number of other exhibitors.

The children's go-carl section Avas represented by a goodly number of these vehicles, over the ornamentation of which much trouble had evidently been expended, Avith good results. Mrs A. M. Sidey AA-as placed first with, a' Avickerwork go-cart, lightly but prettily decorated Avith foliage and flowers of apparently a climbing nature. Mrs Sinclair Thomson Avas deservedly placed second for a very prettily Pi-ranged exhibit, and Miss Ruby Smith third with a_richly floAver-bedccked cart, the prevailing colour being Avhite, and marguerites being largely used in the work of decoration.

The entries in children's tricycles Avere not numerous, and Miss Mary Wright Avon her way to first place Avith a refreshingly neat and simple arrangement of but a few flowers and a little pink muslin. It was not so much, the decoration itself as the manner in which it Avas placed upon the tricycle that took the eye. It Avas de'icatsly beautiful, and in strong contrast to some of the rather over-decorated articles met with in some of the classes.

There were three entries for perambulators, and Mr Lochhead's exhibit was placed first. The perambulator Avas completely em'eloped. in a covering of moss, Avith here and there some lighter looking growth by Avay of relief, and springing from the back and about the handles wad placed light feathery-looking evergreen. Messrs Ferguson Bros, were awarded, the second prize for an elaborately decorated perambulator, which, Avhile giving cA r ery credit for the tremendous amount of labour bestowed, Avas, like a good many of the exhibits on the ground, somewhat heavy-look-ing in consequence .of the large amount of ornamentation.

No less than 28 ladies tried their skill at hat dressing, the trimming, of course, being flo Avers, and some Aery beautiful Avork they turned out, and Mrs Hoiking won with a hat bearing a simple wreath of pink roses. The second and third prize-takers were Mrs Kempthorue and Miss Addie Hall.

The adorning of parasols proved attractiA^e to many of the ladies, and out of some 16 competitor? first place was given to Mrs Lindo Ferguson. The winning design was a charming arrangement of carnations, which Avere fixed along the ribs of a parasol of a delicate green shade. Mrs Williams came second with an almost equally pretty arrangement of pansies, a*nd Mrs A. BroAvn third. The lastnamed lady had decorated with flowers of a pale pink colour on a ground of brambles. Decorated baskets Avere strongly in evidence, a very large proportion of the 33 entrants sending in their samples of ' handiAvork.. In this class the judges must have been taxed somewhat seA'erely to arrive at a decision. Among the many handsomely decorated baskets they picked out that of Mrs Kempthorne a? being Avorlhy of first place, and 'placed Miss Glendining's Avork second, and Mrs Theomin' s third : while they recognised that Miss M. M. Hepburn's Avas entitled to recognition, and highly commended her exhibit.

The exhibits in shower bouquets were not numerous, but Avhat were shown Avere very handsome. The winning bouquet, arranged bj^ Miss Bathgate. consisted of coreopsis and gaillardias. The taker of the second prize Avas Mrs F. E. Brittain.

In the single buttonhole competition there Avas a large number of exhibits, and the judges had some difficulty in arriA'ing at a decision. The children's hoops formed a very pretty show, and 'an exhibition Avhich took the public fancy was that of the children's pets. Master Gordon Dennipton, Avho took first prize, had a collie dog, harnessed into a prettily decorated sulky, in Avhich he sat and drove his little trotter. Miss Moodie's turn-out also gained for her a lot of praise. She had two little fox terriers harnessed in tandem fashion to a toy go-cart, in which Avas seated a large doll. Considerable ingenuity Avas displayed as regards the decorations in the ladies' bicycles competition. There was an extremely large number of exhibits, no less than 39 entries for this class having been received, and one did not envy the judges their task. The cycle teams formed one of the most attractiA"e features of the show. In nearly every case four young ladies lightly harnessed with/ ribbons constituted the team, and AA'ere driven four-in-hand by a yoifng man"", and in some cases by another young lady. For some time past the competitors have been practising diligently at Forbury Park, and although riding on grass is heaA'y at any time, they kept their positions admirably. The winning team — Misses Dora Williams, Connie Williams, GAvenda Williams, and F. Denniston, and Mr P. Wright — must have taken great pains in decorating their machines, which were half hidden under a mass of red gladioli and asparagus. Attired in becoming Avhito costumes and harnessed with ribbons to match tho flo Avers, the effect Avas pleasing in the excreme. The team placed . second used ivy geranium and asparagus for the decorations', and although they manipulated their machines Avith equal dexterity, the general effect was not quite up to the winners. The ladies in it Avere Misses G. Roberts. E. Ulrich, S. Giaham, Butterv.'orth, and Fitchett. The team placed third — Misses CoA'a Fisher, May Sinclair, D. Ramsay, "V. Simpson, and Cogan — cho?e yelloAv as the dominant colour in their decorations, and the effect was good.

The original exhibits were A^aried to a degree . in subject and design. That awarded first prize was a boot worn by Major Robin when attending the Jubilee celebrations, and Miss Knight had nicely decorated it with ferns and floAA r ers. The second prize AA'as a transport Avaggon bearing the inscription "Fourth N.Z. Contingent, 1900." Two flags were crossed above, and, in fact, the whole of the Avaggon was covered with flowers. It was drawn_ by six children, and designed by Mesdames Culling and GallaAvay. A tiny cannon draAvn by a sober-looking little pug caused amusement, and a number of little carts and AvheelbarroAVS decorated profusely were entered in this class. Third prize Ava3 aAvarded to Mrs Frank Stronach for a map of Africa done in flowers. The model yachts did not seem to lend themselves to decoration as Avell as some of the other subjects. Mr J. Patterson's Meteor Avas awarded first, and the fIoAA-ers used wera chiefly mountain daisies, cornflowers, Avhite stocks, and AA'hite carnations. Captain Cameron, of the Union Company, exhibited some models of steamers draAvn on a lorry in this class, and it Avas decided to award a special prize for this fine exhibit, which could hardly be placed on the same footing as the model vachlo.

THE PROGRAMME OF EVENTS.

Shortly after 2 o'clock the programme oE events Avas commenced. The gross on the racing track had been cuL, and the turf was in splendid order, the rain Avhich fell in the morning having rendered it beautifully green, and yet it was not Avet, as might have been expected. An enclosure about 300 yds in length had been roped off, and from this the public were rigidly excluded. The first' item was a parade of the cycles on exhibition. Afi.oufc_l3 laclieg^ with single bicyoles A osuue'

out, and as the rider of each was dressed in an appropriate white dress, the pretty effect can be imagined. Following the single bicycles came that of the cycle teams. This produced one of the best effects of the afternoon. There were eight teams altogether, and, as in the single bicycles' parade, the ladies were all in costume ; but this time the appearance was enhanced by the ribbons of red and blue and gold respectively with which the various drivers kept their teams in hand. The teams first wheeled their machines along, and then, mounting, they rode up and down the enclosure several times, their evolutions calling forth admiration in no unstinted measure. The decorations of Mr Wright's team were not so elaborate as some of the others, but there was a neatness and tastefulne.-s about it which no doubt gained for him the first prize. Following upon this item came an exhibition of physical exercises by pupils of the Girls' High School. Led by Instructor Hanna, the}"- performed several evolutions very creditably, following this with a series of exercises with Indian clubs, which were gone through to music supplied by the Garrison Band. At the conclusion of this, some 30 odd ladies, on bicycles, came on the field, and, under the direction of Mrs Woodhouse, went through a series of movements to music by the Citizens' Band. The ladies had evidently been carefully drilled by Mrs Woodhouse, and some skilful riding was displayed as they formed and rode up and clown the course singly and in twos and fours. The procession of vehicles and horses, which was the fourth event o nthe programme, was 'certainly one of the best ever seen in Dunedin. Over 50 vehicles of various descriptions took part, and in nearly every case the display was most creditable. Following the vehicles came 15 butchers' " riders' out," well mounted, but flic display made by employees of the D.1.0. was probably one of the most interesting features of the procession. They had raised a small contingent amongst thomselves, and had donned a uniform which, if not suitable for foreign' service, was, at any rate, strikingly picturesque. It consisted of a white soft hat, red coat, blue trousers, and leggings. The contingent, numbering 42 men, were all mounted, and under the com--mand of Mr Brittenden, they marched in good order and displayed better riding ability thon might be expected from " townies.' Mr P. Laing, the general manager, is entitled to some, credit for the display. Prominent amongst the other horsemen were two persons made ■ up- as "John Bull" and "Uncle Sam," and, quite evidently, on very friendly terms. There were also lads ridingponies, some dresed as Foresters, others as " gentlemen in khaki," and one sturdy little chap was " made up " as a gallant hus=ar. The procession was more than twice the length of the straight, and must have been nearly half a mile 'in length. It was a long time before the course was clear for the next event, when there was another procession of bicycles and one of children with movable exhibits. The children's exhibits were, in many cases, amusing, and all of them were very pretty. Loud laughter was raised when a little pug went past dragging behind him a k miniature cannon. - Following the line of bikes, go-carts, etc.. came two little children wearing long white dresses, holding crooks, and with a train of girls wearing decorated umbrellas.

The entry of about 100 members of the contingent mounted on the gift horses was the signal for an outburst of applause. Captain Stronach and Captain Price, at the head of the troop, led them in single file down past the stand, and the fine stamp of the horses selected must surely have made the subscribers for them feel that their money has been wisely expended. It is said on good authority that the Otago troops will be among the best mounted among the colonial mounted infantry in South Africa, and this surely must send a thrill of pride and satisfaction through the people of Otago and Southland, who, from Oamaru to Riverton, have generously put down the money to buy first-class mounts for the contingent. Each rider carried a number on his left arm, and the spec•tator could tell by referring to his catalogue the donors and the names of the horses.

When the laet horse had disappeared through the crowd in the upper end of the track, attention was directed to the marshalling of a choir of 1500 school children opposite the grand stand. Here 16 schools were represented in companies, and they formed up in double ranks, each child armed with a flag. Mr W. J. Strong wielded the baton, and conducted the massed choir through three patriotic songs. The first was the New Zealand National Anthem, which started well, but the children in the front rank soon had a commanding lead, and maintained it to the finish over those in the rear. The " Red, White, and Blue" was sung in much 'better time. By far the best item was, however, " Soldiers of the Queen." The little ones sang out with all their heart, in capital time and tune, and loud applause came spontaneously from the spectators. A request for a repetition was promptly complied with, and. in response to Sir Strong's invitation, the "people around, with the Garrison Band, took ura the chorus. The schools represented were : Albany street, Anderson's Bay,, Arthur street, Caversham, Forbury. George street, High street, Kaikorai, Kensington, Macandrew road, Mornington, Normal, North-East Valley, Ravensbourne, St. Glair, and Union street.

It was found desirable to strike out the costume football match, and the programme of events concluded with a rescue race by two teams of six men each from the Otago contingent. The competition was watched with intense interest, and this was perhaps natural, for- the next time the men are called upon to essay a similar task it will not be down a grassy lawn, with the only obstacle in the form of a single hurdle, while friendly volunteers use blank cartridges on them and an admiring crowd applauds. Rather a rocky hillside, with a hail of Mauser bullets viciously kicking up the dust and spattering on the boulders all around. There will be no one to applaud and admire the fine riding and dashing horsemanship, but the reward may probably take the form of a little bronze cross suspended from %. red ribbon and the •words " For valour " inscribed- on the face. The two teams competing yesterday comprised some of the crack riders of the contingent. The first squad got away well, and came down the track at a hot gallop, taking the hurdle splendidly, and pulled up opposite the dummies. They were quick to got away again, and< the winners were Troopers Simmers, Lacey, and MacGregor. The second squad negotiated the hurdle badly, and one man's (a Southlander) horse came down, bringing his rider with him. He was up again quickly, and, running forward, took his horse from someone who caught it for him, and remounted with his dummy Thp crowd applauded him for his pluck. The \\ inner' in this heat were Troopc-- ftV>k lf 'i „ Nn-miii, and Keddell. The run ofi' rc-,<ltrd : Tiooppr Simmers 1, Trooper Licpy 2. '-Vipiant K> ! dell 3. The firing i\;ny n t , n <qual ii^jn the North Dunedin Rifle?.

The carnival then concluded with Iho National Anthem, eyery soldier saluting,

while tlie_ gentlemen present bared their heads.

PRIZE LIST. Judges: Mrs Sise, Mrs W. Mainland, and Mr

Wills. Two-horse carriages. — Miss Gray 1, Mrs Cutt?u 2, Mrs R. Hudson 3.

Single dog carts, gigs, and biiggies. — Mrs Inglis 1, Miss A. Logan 2, Mrs Andrew Todd 3.

Pony traps. — Miss Burt 1, Miss Fraser 2, Dr Martin 3. Judges : Mrs Dowling, Mrs L. Raynolds, and

Mr I. De Beer

Milk carts. — Taieri and Peninsula Milk Supply Company 1, Thomas Shale 2.

Diays and lorries. — New Zealand Express ComDany and Speight and Co. (equal) 1, A. and T. Burt 2, Todd Bros, ii c.

Tradesmen's carts. — A. M'Connell 1, Lane and Co. 2, Wardell Bros. 3.

Bakers' carts. — Searle and Eberhardt 1, G, T. Race 2, M. Anderson 3.

Butchers' carts.— W. Duke 1, W. Patrick 2, H. Higgins.on 3, A. Sheriff h c. Judges : Mrs Butterworfch, Mrs J. Sinclair

Thomson, and Mr Adam,

Butcher's rider out and hcrse. — Alfred Hellyer 1, A. Hislop 2.

Lady's horse with rider. — Miss E. M'Kellar 1, Mrs Taylor 2, Miss M'Ce.w 3, Miss Wood h c.

Gentleman's horse with rider. — G. Taylor 1, J. Muir 2, J. M'Kay 3.

Pony ridden, by boy or girl. — W. Patrick 1, Misses D. and G . Ponsonby (equal) 2.

Best decorated trade exhibit aiid horse. — John" Murdoch and Co. 1, Reid and Gray 2, D.I.C. recommended for a special first.

Children in grouns of three. — Mrs Percy Ward 1, Mrs J. Remue 2. " Children's toy perambulators -and wheelbarrows. — Mrs J. A. Thornton 1, Miss D. Allen 2, Miss Y. Chapman 3. Children's tricycles • — Maiy Wright 1. Children's go-caits. — Mrs A. M. Sidey 1, Mrs Sinclair Thomson 2, Miss Ruby Smith 3. Perambulators. — Mr Loohhead 1, Messrs Ferguson Bros. 2. Ladies' hats. — Mrs Hosking 1, Mrs Kempthoine 2, Miss Addie Hall 3. Ladies' parasols. — Mrs Lindo Ferguson 1, Mrg Williams 2, Mrs A. Brown 3.

Decorated basket. — Mrs Kempthorne 1, Miss Glcndining 2, Mrs Theomin 3, Miss AI. M. Hepburn h c.

Shower bouquets. — Miss Bathgate 1, Mrs F, S. Britfcain 2.

Single buttonholes. — Miss K. M'Lean 1, Mr T. Callender, jun., 2, Mrs Butterworth 3, Mrs Michie h c.

Children's hoops. — Alice Leary ], A. Jackson 2.

Children's pets. — Master Gordon Denniston 1-,, Miss Moodie 2, Miss Gray 3.

Ladies' IMc^'cles. — Mrs Cheeseman 1, Mrs Simeon 2. Mi&s M. Driver 3, Miss J. Eunson h c.

Gentlemen's* bicycles. — Mr J. Fotheringhr.ni 1, Master A. Scott 2. Cycle teams. — Misses Dora Williams, Connie "Williams, Gwencla Williams, JP. Denniston, and Mr P. Wright 1; Misses G. Roberts, E. Ulrich, S. Graham, Butterworth, Fitchett 2; Misses Cora Fisher, May Sinclair, D. Ramsay, Y. Simpson, and Cogaa 3.

Original exhibits. — Miss Knight 1, Mesdames Culling and Gallaway 2, Mrs Frank Stronach 3. Model yachts. — Mr J. Patcrson's Meteor 1, Mr D. Paterson's Eclipse 2. Captain Cameron's exhibit of Union Steam Ship Company's models special prize.

There was a few other displays not catalogued and not enumerated above, among them being a chariot sent by Mr G. Morgan, in which were seated a figure of Britannia and another of Mr Kruger, the latter in ths act of holding out the white flag. The figure of Britannia was supported on either side by a representation of the naval and military sides of the service.