The Horticultural Show

Feilding Star, Volume X, Issue 69, 8 December 1888, Page 2

The Horticultural Show

We have already stated that the. Spring Show of the Manchester Horticultural Society on Tlntrßday, /was an entire success as regards exhibits, and now have to further state that the attendance in the afternoon and evening made the financial position secure. The Feilding Brass Band was present in the evening and played a select programme with great good taste and execution. At about nine o'clock the Hall was literally crowded with representatives from every part of the district, among whom the well dressed and well looking ladies, who more than rivalled in beauty the handsomest flowers in the show, made the scene very charming. This is, however, by the way. As the shortness of the time between the distribution of schedules and the date of the event, prevented many who would otherwise have been exhibitors from taking part, we would suggest that a schedule for the Autumn Bfeow be prepared and issued at once, so that -no excuse under the same head may be available. By this means regular patrons would also be able to even exceed their previous efforts. The following are the prizetakers : — CLASS A — POT PLANTS. Geraniums, 3 single.— lst prize, H. L. Sherwill. , Geraniums, 8 double. — Ist prize, W» Fowles ; 2nd, H. L. Sherwill. Petunias, 3 varieties.— lst prize, H. LSherwill. Pelargoniums, 3 varieties. — Ist prize, Mrs Gosling. Pelargoniums, I specimen-— Ist prize, W. Fowles. Ferns, Collection of (established). — Ist W. Fowles. . Musk, yellow.— lst prize, H. L. Sherwill; 2nd, Mrs Gosling. CABSS B.— -CUT FLOWERS. Roses, 24 varieties, named. — Ist prize, T. U. McKenzie ; 2nd, J. Weightman. Boses, 12 varieties. — Ist prize, T. U» McKenzie; 2nd, H. Worsfold. Eoses, 6 varieties.— lst prize, T. U.. McKenzie ; 2nd, H. Worsfold. Rose, specimen tea, shown in glass. — Ist prize, H. Worsfold. Rose, Hybrid perpetual. — Ist prize, .T* U. McKenzie ; 2nd, H. Worsfold. Antirrhinums, 3 varieties, 1 spike of each. — Ist prize, H. Worsfold. Carnations, 6 varieties, 1 bloom of each. — Ist prize, T. U. McKenzie; 2nd, P. Stewart. Paneies, 6 varieties, 1 bloom of each.— Ist prize, H. Worsfold ; 2nd, Mrs Saxon. Geraniums, collection of 12 varieties, 1 bloom of each. — Ist prize Mrs Saxon ; 2nd, W. Weightman. Verbenas, 6 varieties, 1 bloom of each. — Ist prize, E. Barton. Sweet Williams, 12 varieties, 1 of each. — Ist prize, I. Churcher, (McKenzie highly commended.) Hand Bouquet, not more than 6 inches in diameter. — Ist prize, Miss J. McKenzie ; 2nd, Mrs Nicholas. Table Bouquet, not more than 12 inches in diameter. — Ist prize, Mrs Beattie; 2nd, Mrs Fowles. . Bridal Bouquet, not more than 6 inches in diameter. — Ist prize, Mrs W. Fowles ; 2nd, P. Stewart. Table decorations, 3 vases. — Ist prize, Mrs Fowles. Best arranged basket of cut flowers.- — Ist prize, Mrs Bilderbeck ; 2nd, Mrs Sherwill. Collection of cut flowers, not more than 20 varieties (separately arranged). — Ist prize, T. U. McKenzie; 2nd, J. Weightman. CLASS C. — FRUIT. Strawberries, 25, for size. — Ist prize, S. Goodbehere ; 2nd, E. Worsfold. Strawberries, 25, for flavor. — Ist prize, I. Churcher; 2nd, E. Worsfold. •-.■". Gooseberries, 50. — Ist prize, T. XL. McKenzie ; 2nd, T. Fvans. Cherries, 50. — Ist prize, E. Worsfold; 2nd, Mrs C. Brown. Rhubarb, 6 sticks. — Ist prize, J. Weightman.. CLASS D. — VEGETABLES. Asparagus, 25 sticks. — Ist prize, Mrs R. Reid. Turnips, 6. — Ist prize, Mrs Towler. Potatoes, kidney, 12. — Ist prize, I Churcher. Potatoes, round, 12. — Ist prize, W. Weightman, (I. Churcher highly commended.) Cauliflowers, 3. — Ist prize, W. Weightman. Cabbages, 2. — Ist prize, F. Fowles ; 2nd, W. Weightman. Cucumbers, 2. — Ist prize, S. Goodbehere. Beans, broad, 24 pods. — Ist prize, T. Hall. Peas, 50 pods. — Ist prize, T. Hall ; 2nd, I. Churcher. Lettuce, 3 (cabbage). — Ist prize, W. Weightman. Lettuce, 3 (cos). — Ist prize, J. Corkery. Best collection of vegetables.— lst prize, T. Hall; 2nd, J. Corkery; (W. Weightman highly commended.) Parsnips. — Ist prize, T. Hall. . CLASS E. — PRODUCE. .V Butter, 21bs.— 1st prize, T. U. McEenzie; 2nd, Mrs R. Reid, (Mrs Towler highly commended). Cheese, 1 whole. — Ist prize, J. Shere. Hen's eggs, 12. — Ist prize, Mrs. W. Thompson ; 2nd, Mrs Towler. Bacon, side, locally cured. — Ist prize, P. Stewart. Ham, 1, locally cured. — Ist prize, Mrs Towler; 2nd, W. Fowles. Bread, home-made (1 loaf). — Ist prize W. Fowles; 2nd, H. Worsfold. .* „ * Jams, last year's. — Ist prize, Mrs Towler. Mr Peter Thomson exhibited a bath of the most formidable dimensions. It is one of the best and most comfortable we have ever seen, both as regards workmanship and convenience. It received high commendation from the judges and the public. As far as we can learn the decisions of the Judges gave satisfaction with few exceptions, but the public were somewhat confused at times by some meddlesome persons who had shifted the prize tickets ofl several of the exhibits and put them on the wrong ones. For instance, a very nice looking cheese was labelled "ham, locally cured." Now that was a libel on both and quite inexcusable. Several other instances occurred but we refrain from mentioning them. After a proper interval had elapsed,during which everybody had seen everybody and everything, Mr J. H. Stevens ascended the rostrum and disposed of the flowers, friufc, and vegetables by Dutch auction. He exhibited great skill as a Knight of the Hammer, and managed to sell the whole of the lots at from " fair to good" prices. The proceeds of the show amounted to £22 a sum which has only been exceeded on one pre vious occasion. In conclusion we congratulate the committee on their brilliant success, which is all the more creditable when the difficulties and obstacles they had in their way are taken into consideration.