GARDEN FETE.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 204, 5 February 1915, Page 5

GARDEN FETE.

IX A3D OF TTJEPQOR LN.BRITATN> AND S^QJUJI.;. A SUCCESS, The ladies jf.. New Plymouth i liavo in.'tly named (lie highest praise that,can be bestowed bund of, ..workers ior bringing to such a most successful issue the garden f< (to held yesterday in- the Recreation Grounds. Th,c arrangements were admirable, and;throughout the afternoon there was not a bitch, everything going smoothly and pleasantly. Although the threatening state of the weather in the morning did not militate against the attendance, it had the effect pf lessening, thp. number of fancy dresses, but even that' did not affect the very fine display-which Was made. Th« scene presented when the procession,- marshalled by., Mt>; Ti. ItWebster, ■ started round the Sports Ground, was one that almost defies description. It was one of those delightful color schemes that fit*, in so admirably with" the features of. the grounds, and as the procession extended almost round the sports area, some idea can be gathered of the intense attractiveness of th,R panorama. The psetty dresses of the children, the fine display by the Fire Brigade, and the floYally decorated vehicles, cycles, go-cartsj and dolls' carriages made- a .tout,ensemble that it wouKI be difficult to equal on any pro- : vincW grounds. This part of the ar- . rangement had been entrusted to Mrs. DocKrill's supervision, and s'n« Ts deserving of the greatest praise for the striking success achieved; The presence of'the Citizens' Band at the head of the procession gave just that finish that it ineeded, and the music was a feature of ;the proceedings. The Fire Brigade's 'two contributions were splendidly designed and executed: One was a representation of H.M.S. New Zealand, drawn by four sailor boys, and the other an excellent reproduetion of the Queen's Coronation coach, with a fair Queen and Maids of Honor, also attendant Yeomen of the Guard".• Great skill and taste had been shown by Mrs. Doughty over these pretty and effective vehicles, and they well •■deserved/ the premier awards bestowed upon them. Few "who witnessed this imposing scene wilt readily forget its beaut}', and no higher praise can be bestowed upon it than to say that it was in. every respect thoroughly worthy of the- occasion. The various stalls dotted about the grounds were all tastefully decorated,' and" well furnished with commodities that-found-a, ready sale. The afternoon tea tables were well patronised, especially that presided over by the Fitzroy ladies, who had all their work to supply tire crush of customers throughout the afternoon. One of the pleasing features of the fete was the whole-heartedness displayed- by the ladies, who, although working at high pressure, never seemed to tiro, but were always cheerful, as if : they. onpyed their labor of love, and there is no doubt that the liberal support received from the public rejoiced ; their hearts, for every shilling and every ! penny was so much to alleviate thin distress ef the victims of the war. THE lA.WAB.DS. • (Judges: -Mesdames Walker and Crooke and Miss Wade.) ; Best Dressed Vehicles: New Plymouth Fire Brigade, Coronation Coach; and special for H.M.S. New Zealand. Best Fancy Dress (Girls): Violet Doughty (Old English Lady). Best Fancy Dress (Boy): lan McHardy i (Highland Shepherd). Pets: Bulldog, led by Dell Roebuck, representing Britannia. Go-Carts: Reggie Griffiths (yellow decorations), 1. ' Doll's Prams: Doreen Rennell (Red 'Cross), 1. Tricycles: Nevill Roebuck (pink), 1. Bicycles: Hilda HaUlane (Belgian colors), 1. ■Decorated Umbrellas': Noel Jackson (white and yellow), 1. In several of the classes the entries were numerous, but the judges' decisions- in all cases met with approval. VARIOUS ENTERTAINMENTS. Two motor-cars were kept actively engaged, carrying visitors round the Sports Ground, Mr. Deare providing one, and Messrs. Gilmour and Clarke the other. Some of Mr. Flanagan's donkeys were also in evidence, and afforded the children much pleasure. Boating on the lake was largely patronised, and the proceeds helped to swell the funds. The East End. Merrymakers were a source of much pleasure, and they also collected some spare cash towards the fund. The New Plymouth Orchestral Union also contributed an excellent selection of music, under the conductorship of Mr. E. A. Golding. Last, but not least, there were the delightful strolls around the grounds, and it was not until after 0 p.m. that the large crowd of over 4000 quitted the grounds, after spending a memorably enjoyable afternoon. THE STALLHOLDERS. The following were the stallholders:— I Mayoress' (Mrs J. E. Wilson), Tea ! Kiosk.—Mesdames J. E. Wilson, Penn, Moves, Kebbell, Jury, Alexander, and Misses Steele, Lewis, C. Penn, and Amburv. Misses Ailsa Ewing and Joyce Candy as Highlanders sold bunches of beautiful Scotch heather. | Fitzroy Tea Kiosk.—Mesdames C. S. Rennell, Footc, JoII, Arden, and Misses Pratt, Salway, Ingley, Skelton, Foote, Lee, Colson, Sole, and Jackson. Ice. Cream.—Mesdames F. Moverley, Ruddy, and Miss Hasluek, and Masters Blanc, Jensen, and Coburn. Produce \Stall.—Mesdames Addenbrooke, Frethey and Misses Curtis, BellSmithe, and Pelham. Flower Stall.—Mesdames Messenger, Walker, Weston, Robertson and Paton, and Misses Jones, Brewster, D. Bedford, Arden, Corkill (2), E. Greatbach, M. Thompson, S. Fitzherbert, Grant, D. Bradbury, Blundcll and Easton. Lemonade and Fruit Stall.—Misses F. Wood, G. Wood, Turton, Haworth, Hirst and Murray. Victoria League Tea Kiosk—Mesdames C. H. Burgess, Blundell, Rockel, Russell, Colvile, Mills, Grayling and H Stocker, Misses Austin, Baker, Oower, Webster, Winfield, Armstrong, and Rockel. Art Stall (Scotch).—Mesdames Billiard, Harle, Ewing and W. Douglas. Fortune-telling—Mis Joseph. Jumble Stall—Mesdames J. Wilson, R. F. Cornwall, Vinsen, Lennon, Firth, Misses Lennon (2), Himerton, 0. Firth, and Campbell. Sweet Stall.—Mesdames Johns, DennyBrown, Courtney, Heard, Birch-Johnston, and Misses Simpson (2), Roy, Bradbury, Cutfield, Reid, Greatbach, Rollo, F. Bedford, Bewley, Kirkby. I. Crooke, and K. Lcatham. Doll Stall (French). —Meßdames | Blackley, E. P. Fenton, and Misses Treeby, E. Whitcombe, and Vyner. Victoria League Art Stall (French) : Mesdames Hirst, Eberlet, and Misses Crooke (2), D. Baily, K. Mills, and C. Leatham. Vogeltown Tea Kiosk (All Nations).— Mesdames R. Cock, G, W. Browne, M. Healy, C. Carter, Okey and Drew, anil Hisses Healy, Browne, Street, and Putt (2). Bran Tub.—Mrs J. Wilson and Misses Wilson (2), ■•,.._'..,.,". .j..