Next comes the George Washington coach, modelled after the historic vehicle, occupied by stately dames and courtly gentlemen in colonial array; even the footmen are perfection in the regulation livery of that period.

Solemn and imposing this may be, but they get a merciless shower of roses, and one of the prizes.

And do look at the haymakers! Oh, that is charming! Country girls and boys on a load of new-mown hay, with broad-brimmed hats, and dresses trimmed with wild-flowers.

And now the advance-guard is coming down again; they have just turned at the head of the line, and it is already a little confusing.

But the judges! How can they keep cool, or even think, with such a clamor of voices, and guests chattering thoughtlessly to them.
Here comes a big basket on wheels, handle and all covered with moss and roses.