THE HORTICULTURAL SHOW.
The snow was altogether an unprecedented success. The attendance has never been so large on any previous occasion, plainly showing the increasing popularity of the institution. In the evening especially the hall was densely packed, and the sum of £14 15s was taken at the door, making the amount received thereat for the day £21 3s 6d, while the sale of tickets, the commission from the auction, special prizes and other sources of income brought the total proceeds of the day up to about £47- Great credit is due to the hard working committee, and the indefatigable secretary, Mr Stevens, for their labors, which have been crowned with such signal success. It is perhaps fair to mention that the exhibits^ in fruit and vegetables were scarcely equal to some former occasions, but in this respect the Feilding show was no exception, and the fact is easily accounted for hy the great backwardness of the spring. But there was no lack of flowers, especially roses, which were very numerous, and somo of tiie specimens were really superb, plainly indicating that if the Manchester Block can compete successfully with the other districts in the production of the queen of flowers.
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Feilding Star, Volume III, Issue 50, 9 December 1882, Page 3
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