THE CAMBRIDGE FETE.

Waikato Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 2414, 29 December 1887, Page 2

THE CAMBRIDGE FETE.

The grand fete in aid of the St. Andrew’s Church building fund, has been held in the Government schools and grounds during the past three days, and, although the weather on the first day proved unfavourable—has been a success. The Japanese village was erected in the now school and must have had an immense amount of trouble bestowed upon it, as everything was in perfect character aud looked (as near as wc are capable of judging) correct Japanese. The school usually occupied by the third and fourth standards was transformed into and Fine Art Gallery and Museum which is the most perfect that has ever been seen in the Waikato, and comprises all sorts of handsome and curious things, many of which are lent by persons from a distance. Colonel Forbes sent a number of tiger, leopard, and bear skins ; paintings both by himself and his son ; three native orders of decoration presented to him by Indian Princes, and a number of other curios. Mr J. M. Gelling contributed a number of pieces of Chinese embroidery that were taken at the .‘noting of the Summer Palace, and Mr C. H. White shows some very handsome Indian embroidery. A number of photos, known as the Camera in the Islands were exhibited by Mr Rishworth, and proved very attractive, many of the photos being remarkably fine. A lovely fire screen was presented by Miss Pussy Hill, the painting being her own work, and doing her great credit. Mr James Forrest sent a glass hive oI bees, that did not seem te relish the confinement, and are now doubtless glad the fete is over. Mr Sorby, of Kihikihi, showed three pictures, two in pen and ink and one in cork, but they were all gems. One of the etchings was by a well-known artist, Naysmith, F.R.S. Mr McLernon and Dr. Carey, both of Hamilton, assisted, the former with Japanese swords, gongs, fire screens, Ac., and the latter with a number «f skulls and Hindoo relics. Mrs Mackay forwarded some native mats and other Maori things ; and also some jewellery presented to her by the Thames miners, the whole of the products—belli gold and stones—of which it was composed, being obtained from that place. Mr S. C. Richardson lent some boxes nf rare coins, and Mr R. W. Sargent a number of Solomon Islands curios. Mrs Shirley, Miss Sinclair, and Mr F. J. Brooks lent pictures that were much admired, and Major Wilson an oil painting of a Maori woman and child, by a German artist, that undoubtedly led the van among the pictures. The articles we have mentioned are not one-tenth part of those exhibited, which we would be glad to notice if apace permitted. The art department was in charge of Misses Hunt, Berry and Carey, who never tired of explaining and giving any information required. Another large school wae devoted to side shows, consisting of Japanese dancing girls, Mrs Jarley’s Waxworks, and the prime old favourite Punch and Judy. The dancing girls were great favourites, and had to give their performance several times each day. They sang and danced very prettily, and reflected great credit on Mrs Chitty and Miss Young, who had trained them. Mrs Jarley has increased her stock of waxworks since they were last exhibited in Cambridge, and has now some really “ speaking ” likenesses. The whole of the children went through this most tiring performance in a most creditable manner, as also did Miss Jarley (Miss Wilson) and her assistant (Mr H. Wilson). Punch and Judy was worked by Messrs Sanders and Rowe, with Mr J. Harrison as showman. This old favourite always comes up fresh, aud in this instance the performers drew screams of delight from the assembled children, and not from children only but also from individuals of riper years. On the grounds were various amusements : Aunt Sally, cucannt shieing, shooting gallery, Ac., Ac. ; and in a tent, very tastefully fitted up, were three seductive young ladies, who, with the help of numerous assistants, disposed of ice creams, and did a roaring trade. The dining department was under the supervision of Mrs Hill and her daughter, and the luncheon bar was presided over by Mesdames Chambers and Dyer. Both those departments were everything that could he desired, viands being both good and cheap. The ladies cricket match was started on Monday, when the Cambridge West made 53, and had one wicket to fall when the play was stopped by rain. It was continued yesterday. The team aud scores of the Cambridge West team are given below : Mrs B. Garland, b Miss Da lies ... ... 8 Miss Paul, b Miss Forrest 20 Miss K. Dillon, b Miss Davies 1 Miss Maud Nixon, run out 2 Miss Roberts, b Miss Forrest 0 Miss Hyatt, b Mias Forrest 3 Miss Hicks, b Miss Davies 1 Miss P. Garland, run out 2 Miss E. Dillon, Ibw 0 Mrs Cudworth, not out 0 Mrs Tuck, b Miss Davies 2 Wides G Byes 10 Total ... ... ... 55 Camiiridoe East. Miss E. Forrest, run out 2 Miss A. Webber, e and b Mrs Garland 2 Miss L. Forrest, b Miss Roberts ... It! Miss P. Davis, b Mrs Garland 5 Miss N. Forrest, b Mrs Garland ... 1 Miss K. Sargent, b Miss Roberts ... G Miss Nickle, hj Miss Roberts 0 Missß. Mackay, b Mrs Garland ... G Miss McCrea, c Miss Paul 3 Miss Williams, not out 0 Miss N. Young, run out 1 Byes 9 Wides 5 Total ... ... ... ... ... 5G Cambridge East thus won by one run, amidst great excitement. TUESDAY. On Tuesday evening the Cambridge Wekas gave a nigger entertainment in the Public Hall, followed by a farce by the Dramatic Society. The hall was well filled, and would no doubt add £2O to the fund. The Minstrel troupe was composed of Messrs W. Chambers, (Johnson) O. and N. Garland, Tyor, Butler, Back laud, and Stewart, with Wilson as bones, and McVeigh (Tambo.) The farce “ Ici on parle Francais” was given by the Misses Walker (3) Miss Mackay, Messrs Dickenson, Hyatt, and Calvert. The grand procession of those in fancy costume headed by Britannia (Miss E. Hill), in a car draw by six horses, driven by Mr T. Carr, who seemed as much at home as jf drjviqg a pair—was a great attraction on Tuesday, and by the kindness of Mr Carr was repeated again yesterday, when a photograph was taken of it. There were nearly one hundred in the procession headed by the indefatigable Mr George Shirley attired as a Japanese swell. The stalls in the village wore presided over by the following ladies Crockery stalls: Mrs Shirley and Misses Walker and May Chambers. All-sorts stall; Mesdames Mackay, Dickenson and Miss Wenie Walker. Fan and lantern stall: Mesdames J. Hally and Mrs J. P. Thomson. Toy stall; Mrs Willis and Misses Clark. Tea stall : Mr Calvert. Afternoon tea foqm; Mrs Willis and Miss Buchanan, apd phppsfjcl;s pv'libiMon stall; Mrs Dickenson- The village presented a very pretty sight, apd certainly looked Japanese, We trust the Fete, will bo a success financially. The receipts on Monday were £IQG, and op Tuesday £7O. We were unable to ascertain the amount taken yesterday before going to. press. Last night there was a good attendance at the Fete, and good business was done.