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WILLESDEN.WILLESDEN GREAT SHOW.The Willesden Great Show has now become a thing of the past, and many thousands of persons, reaching to double figures, have had an opportunity of viewing one of the most interesting shows ever offered for public inspection in the district. There may have been errors in minor matters, but one could not seriously find- fault with the excellent flower and vegetable show, the initiatory and well-supported dog show, the All-England bakers’ and confectioners’ exhibition, and the admirable horse show of Monday. Since our report of laBt week appeared a further opportunity has been given of viewing the exhibits, and some additions were noted. In the first place additional prizes have been given in the vegetable section by Mr, and Mrs, Morland (£1 Is.), Mr. Bolton (10s. 6d.), Mr. E. J. R. Barratt (os.), and other money prizes by Mr. W. H. Cole, Mr. W. Hillier, Mr. H. Groom, and Mrs. W. J. Warden, and Mrs. Rickard. In our issue of last week, by a similarity of name Mr. R. Jensen, of “ King of Denmark ” fame, was made to exhibit the grapes of which we spoke highly, when the honour should have fallen to Mr. A. Jeskins, gardener, for the exhibits of Mr. W. H. Hurloek. Since our last isBue in the “ Not for competition ” class, Mrs. H. Webb-, of the “White Horse,” has contributed a unique white cucumber, and some magnificent potatoes. Large palms and foliage plantB at various parts of the show were lent by Mr. L. 0. Walter, of the Cricklewood Nurseries, those at the entrance to the big tent being especially noticeable. At the opposite end the Albion Bakeries, under Mr. H. 0. Eves, supplied tea and refreshments to tired sightseers from a prettily decorated stall, the ornamentations being supplied by Messrs. Tudor and Jenks, of Harlesden, Outside, Messrs. Welford and Sons were supplying their well-known commodities at reasonable prices, and facing their tent was an attractive cycle tent where the “ Cycle-Syndicate,” of 20 and 22, Finchley Road, were doing business in their famous “Conquerors.” Farther down in the grounds Mr. Fulcher, from W embley Park, supplied the fair paraphernalia, and was extensively patronised. The remaining tent, but not the least, because of its necessity and its occupants, was the refreshment tent, gaily decorated as in previous years, and presided over by Mr. W. R. Bridgland of the “White Hart.” Here throughout the whole of the show thirsty mortals regaled themselves, to their enjoyment and comfort. It is interesting to note that Mr. Bridgland will , shortly take possession of “ Prosser’s fish and oyster bar,” in Chancery Lane, and will carry it on in conjunction with the “White Hart.” Mention should he made that at the dog show the animals were lunched and cared for by Messrs. Spratt’s Patent, Limited, who gave every satisfaction.FRIDAY.The second day of the show is always the quiet one, but the delightful weather brought a large number of people to the grounds, to enjoy'the strains of tbs “1st City of London” band, under the direction or Mr. J.'Richards, which hand also supplied the music of the previous day. Towards the end of the afternoon some local horse-jumping competitions were held, the winners being, (1) Mr. W. v 11 n s “ Sportsman,” (2) Mr. Sadd’s “Box of Tricks.” and (3) Mr, W, D. Willing’s “ Stranger.” Mr. Hill-brook’s horse was hi ;hly commended .Yeomanry and Volunteer Section.— Only four entries were received for this section, but despite this fact some very creditable displays were given in lemon cutting, etc., the mark of Corporal Nicholls, of the Hertfordshire Yeomanry being especially brilliant. The followingwere the results :—Tent-pegging : (1) Corporal Nicholls, (2) Corporal Morse, (3) CorporalAlexander.—Lemon Cutting : (j; CorporalNicholls, (2) Corporal Morse, (3) CorporalAlexander. Tilting at the Ring : (1) Corporal Nicholls, (2) Corporal Morse, (3) CorporalAlexander.The Cycle RACES.—These races were not largely entered for, hut the five miles and the two miles provided plenty of excitement, as the finishes in most cases were very keen. In the five miles there were ten entries, and the excellent judgment shown by Messrs. Scott, Constance, and the backnrarkers, enabled them tomake the first, second, and third positions secure. In the two miles the ultimate winners were declared an 1, Lewis ; 2, Scott.With the darkness, the grounds were illaiisi-nated, and looked very pretty with the many “ Fairy ” lights, and many of the visitors availed themselves of the opportunity of dancing on the green, to the strains of the band, while others patronised the entertainment tent, where Mr. H. Delaine repeated his concert of the previous evening.i- A rrTT-DTV A Vmany iropmes.Neasden Cycling Races.—The first race ;decided was the Two M iles with only four entries. lt;R. Paekhanrhad no difficulty in making an easy lt;win, W. J. Levasseur, who was caught napping, 1second; and W” Barrett, third .A splendid race fwas the three mile cycle race, where J, Levassepr, (profiting bv. his mistake in the previous race, made amends and succeeded in beating W. iBarrett for first place by barely a wheel. R. lt;Packham was a good third. lt;223 Yards Handicap.—Open to members ]of the Metropolitan Football Club, for five prizes lt;presented by Mr. W. R. Bridgland of the “ White Hart,” Mr. G W; Twyford of the “ Spotted 1Dog,” Neasden, Mrs. H. Webb, of the “ White Horse,” the Willesden Tradesmen, and the Committee of the Club. Good entries were obtained and three heats were run, the results being as follows:—First heat: (1) T. Munn, (2) R. L. Pearce, (3) W. A. Kingscote. Second heat: (1) W. Humphreys, (2) G. Pearce, (3) W. Jones; Third heat; (1) H. G. Barber, (2) W. Pearce1,(3) G, (Boncey: Final: (1) G. Pearce, (2) H. G. Barber, (3) T. Munn, (4) G. Boncey, (5) W. Pearce. This was a capital race, all the. members breasting the tape at almost the same time, and some difficulty was experienced in placing the winners.Five Miies Cycie Race.—The five miles cycle race (open), for a handsome clock, and George sovereign, presented by Mrs. Webb, and a box if “Duke of Wellington’s” presented by the Cabana Co., was keenly contested, but was somewhat marred by the large crowd who strayed on to the enclosure. It was s. splendid race, cut inasmuch as some of the competitors received over a lap start, and others were lapped twice, it was uo easy matter to'spot the winner. The judges eventually decided as follows :—(1) R. Packham first (800 yard’s start), (2) D, J. Lewis (400 yards), (3) J. J. Rainbird (scratch).Following the sports the prizes von by the Metropolitan Railway Football club were distributed, with the exception of the football challenge cup.Volunteer Competitions.—While the athletic sports were being carried oat some interesting competitions, open to volunteers, were being brought off in the centre of the field, before a large number of unnsnally interested jpeople. The competitions were carried out under the direction of Quartermaster Sergeant Whitehead. The following were the results:—For best turned-out trumpeter—with sounding. Dre3s as for marching out with undress cap. (1) L. C. Whitmore, 1st City of London ; (2) Lance Corp. Trumpeter H. Nathan.—For best turned-out bugler—with sounding. Dress as for machine out with undress cap. (1) E. A. Ellis, 4th Middlesex; (2) W. Howe, 4th Middlesex.— Gnard-moonting competition, guard to consist of six men with one Tank and file non-com., with Sergeant and Bugler in the uniform of their corps, hut need not have valise or great coat on.(1) A. J. Bailey, Ipt City of London; (2) E. Lee, 1st City of London Artillery.—Tug of war, teams of eight men in uniform of their corps, with one to coach. (1) 1st City of London Engineers, under Sergt. Davies ; (2) 1st City of London Artillery, No. 12 Company, under Sergt. Dodd.MONDAY.There can bs no doubt that Monday was the most successful day of the whole show, not. so much as regarded numbers, hut as to the quality and punctuality of the fare provided. The day was set apart entirely for the horse show, and so excellent were the arrangements, and so admirable the entries obtained that the highest credit is due to Mr H. C. Cavendish Fitzroy, as chairman of the Horse Show section, and the committee who so ably backed up his efforts, consisting of Messrs. G. W. Twyford, E. Beckett, H. Jackman and Mr, W. Hellier. Entrees bad been obtained from diflerent parts of England as well as locally,' arid the exhibits provoked the enthusiasm of the .crowd who assembled at the commencement at 12 o’clock, and who, after lunch, lined the ropes round the field. The judges appointed were Mr. W. R Temple of Groombridge (the judge of the late Crystal Palace show), and Mr, H. Frisby, of James Street, S.W. (the judge at the ’96 Tunbridge Wells Horse Show), who zealously did their duty. The following were the results:— Class I. (open): For the best hunter (mart- or gelding): (1) H, C. C-. Fitzroy’s “Neasden Squire ; (2) Miss L. Brown’s “Starlight”; highly commended, W. Balcling’s “Huntsman ; reserve, P. B. Burgoyne’s 1 ‘ Marmion. ” Class II. (open): For the best hack (1) J. B. Joel’s “Gentleman Jack”; (2) W. Balding junr’s “Zither” ; very highly commended B. L. Warner’s “Gimcrack” and 3, C. 0. Fitzroy’s “Neasden Nugget;” commended, Miss 0. Brown’s “Rainbow,” reserve, W. Baiding’s “Cock of the Walk.” Class III. (open): For the best cob, not exceeding 14 hands, 2 inches ;(1) J. B. Joel’s “Miss Katie” ; commended, B.S. Warner’s “Marguerite”; reserve, H. C. C. Fritzroy’s “Neasden Nugget.” Class IY. (open): For the best mare or gelding, to be driven in single harness; (1) H, C. Cogswell’s “Marvel,(2) J. B. Joel’s “ Lady Edith ”; very highly commended, T Andrew’s “Bello Boyd’ ; highly commended, F. C. Fairweathar’s “ Lady Alice ”; reserve. Mrs. Hudson Hand’s ‘ Lord Sefton. ” Class V. ( open): Double-harness horses, pairs ; (X) H. C. Cogswell's, ‘ Lord Lynwood” and “Marvel”; (2) Mrs. Hudson Hand’s “Lord Seffon” and “Country Gentleman reserve,J. B. Joel’s “Lady Edith” and “Model.” Class VI. (open); Pace and action, trotting in harness: (1) H. 0. Cogswell’s “Marvel”; (2) Miss Hudson Hand’s “Lord Sefton”; very highly commended F. E. Fairweather’s “Lady ABce”s reserve, J. B. Joel’s “Lord Gleneaim.” Class VII. (open), Jumping (1), J. Coleman’s Fearless; (2) V. M. Brown’s Pearl; (3) T. Blink’s “ Charley’s Aunt. Pbny jumping. Only one entry in this competition was received, and tho judges decided to make no award.Class VIII. (Local): For the best turnout; (1) Mr. J. B. Joel; ■ reserve, Mrs Willing. Class IX: For the best cob’under 16 hands; (1) H. C. C. Fitzroy’s “Neasden Nugget”; reserve, R. K. Macpherson’s “Bonnie.” OlasB X. For the best pony under 13 hands; (1) E. Kirke’s “ Daisy ”; (2) F. (Proctor’s “ Tiny ” ; reserve, C. (Rig’s “Punch,” A. C. Erigg’s “Tom was disqualified. Local jumping : (1) W. Balding ;
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Middlesex Courier
London, Middlesex, GB
Sat, Sep 05, 1896
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