LANGUOR A HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2472, 9 March 1882, Page 3

LANGUOR A HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Patrons—Hon. H. B. Qresson, J. Johnston and C. Whitefoord. Esqs. President —Mr H. Blackett. Vice-Presidents—Messrs Robson, 8. Stephens, and Eev. J. N. Binsfeld. . Treasurer—Mr J, Fulton. Hon. sec.—Mr 0- J. Jennings. The autumn show of this society, held on Wednesday, in the hall of the Literary Institute, was, if anything, superior to any of the former exhibitions, as the season had been specially favorable for the growth of fruit, I flowers, and vegetables, and but for the wet . weather of the previous day the show of blooms would have been perfection. In the arrangement and display of pot plants the show was very good, particularly in the fuchsias and pelargoniums. Several of the stands of cut flowers were remarkable for their beauty and general arrangement, A large display of fruit, and also nuts, was expected, but the exhibits of apples were first class, the show of one hundred varieties put in by Mr W. B. Ivory for exhibition only being unequalled in any district in the colony. As an extra exhibit ha also showed Elvers’ monthly raspberry, which seemed to be a prolific producer. An extra exhibit of grapes from Mr Nancarrow, was much admired. Mrs Merchant, Leithfield, showed some very large peaches, and Messrs Turner, Stephens',• and others some good stands of apples. There were no pears. The show of vegetables was highly creditable to the district, including marrows, tomatoes, and cabbages. Bor a special prize there was a show of preserved I fruits, the prize for which went to a tray containing twenty-eight different kinds, including medlar, quince, tomato, and pear, in addition to the ordinary household sorts. Trays containing respectively twenty and twenty-two kinds were highly commended. | In tbs latter the jelly exhibits of one of the exhibitors were not only tempting but made much better than any of the others. Messrs W. Norman, Low, and' Crooks, acted as judges ; Messrs Ivory and Naim judging the vegetable*' only. Mesne Naim and Sons staged the" exhibits in a- careful manner. During the day thero was a fair attendance of the public, and in the evening, when Mr Hunnibell’s hand played a selection of music. The judges and committee- met at lunch at Roberts’ Junction Hotel, the chair being occupied by the president. The toasts were—- “ The Queen,” 11 The Judges/*' “ The Messrs Nairn,” “The Prize Takers,”' “The Committee,” “The Secretary,”'and'“Success to the Rangiora Flower Show.” The following is the prize list: — POT GROWN PLANTS. (Open to all comers.) - Collection six in bloom. J. Horniblbw and S. Stephens, eqnal, 2 Collection three in bloom. L. HtmmbsQ 1, R. Atkinson 2 Specimen in bloom. T. Robson 1, R. Atkinson 2 Three ornamental foliage. S. Stephens 1 Specimen ornamental foliage. L. Hnanibell 1, Miss Threlkeld 2 Three begonias. S. Stephens 1, J. Homiblow 2 Three double pelargoniums. T. Robson 3, S. Stephens 2 T bree zonal pelargoniums. S. Stephens 1, T. , Robson 2 ( Three variegated pelargoniums. T. Robson 1, , S. Stephens 2 Bix fuchsia. L. Hnn-.ibell 1, A. Ogden - 2 Three fuchsia. A. Ogden 1 One light fuchsia. A. Ogden 1, L. Hnnaibell 2 One dark fuchsia. L. Hmmibell 1, A. Ogden 2 Two lobelias. J. O. Josling 2 Hydrangea. J. Homiblow 1 Two petunias, S. Stephens 1 Cockscomb. S. Stephens 1 Two balsams. J. O. Josling 1 Ferns and lycopods. R. Atkinson 1 (Amateur class.) Collection three in bloom. Miss Threlkeld 1 i Specimen in bloom. J. Thompson 1, J. Q. L. i Scott 2 , Two ornamental foliage. R. M. Wright 1, Miss Threlkeld 2 _ i Specimen ornamental foliage. Mias Threl- . keld 1, G. Shorland 2 Three fuchsias. J. Thompson 1, J. G. L. ' Smtt 2 Light fuchsias. J. Thompson 1, J. G. L. Scott, 2 Dark fuchsias, J. Thompson 1, Miss Threlkeld 2 Two double pelargoniums. J. Thompson 1, R. M. Wright 2 Two zonal pelargoniums. J. Thompson 1, H. Blackett 2 xwo variegated pelargoniums. J. Thomson 1, . R, M. Wright 2 ] Two fancy pelargoniums. Miss Threlkeld 1 ( Hydrangea. H. Blackett 2 , Two petunias. Mies A. Rosa 1 i Two begonias. J. Pnlton X . Two lobelias. G. Shorland 1 Ferns and lycopods. J. Fnlton 1, H. ; Blackett 2 : CUT FLOWERS. I Open to all comers. Collection, R. Atkinson 1, S. Stephens 2 'I welve roses. S. Stephens 1, J. O. Josling 2 Twelve dahlias. R. W. Smith X, R. Atkinson 2 Twelve phlox. T. Robson 1, J. O. dealing 2 Six gladioli. E. W. Smith X Twelve verbenas. E. Atkinson 1, T. Robson 2 Twe ve asters. S. Stephens I, T. Robson 2 Twelve African marigolds. W. Stapleforth 1, T. Robson 2 Twelve French marigolds. W. Stapleferth X, T. Robson 2 Twelve zinnias. T. Robson X, S. Stephens 2 Twelve pansies. T. Robson 1, R. Atkinson 2 Hand bouquet. Miss Stapleforth X, J. O. Josling 2. Amateurs. Six roses. H. E. Goodacre X Six dahlias. C. J. Jennings 1, E. W. Wright 2 Three dahlias, A. Catchpole X Three phlox. H. Blackett X Phlox dmmmondii. H. E. Goodeve 1, J, Carpenter 2 Three gladioli. J. Carpenter X Six verbenas. J. 6. L. Scott X, C. E. Tribe 2 Six African marigolds. J. Thompson I, A Catchpole 2 Six French marigolds. E. M. Wright 1, J. Carpenter 2 Bix pansies. B M. Wright X Twelve asters. A. Catchpole 1, C. E. Tribe 2 Six zinnias. B. M. Wright 1, J. Carpenter 2 Table bouquet. E. M. Wright 1 Hand bonqnet. Miss Kitchingman X.

FRUIT (Open to all comers). Grapes. L. Hnnnibell 1, J. Horniblow 2 Twelve dessert apples. T. Bobson 1 Twelve cooking apples. T. Bobson 1, L. Hnnnibell 2 Plums. W. Stapleforth 1 Melon. S. Stephens 1 Twelve peaches. T. Bobson 1, J. Horniblow 2 Twelve nectarines. T. Bobson 1 (Amateurs). Grapes, outdoor. C. J. Jennings Apples, collection. T. Bring 1, J. F. Turner 2 Apples, dessert. J. F. Turner 1, H. E. Goodevo 2 Apples, cooking. J. F. Turner 1, T. Pring 2 Twelve peaches. A. C. Merchant 1, T. Pring and J. F. Turner 2 (equal). VEGETABLES (Open to all comers). Cucumbers. S. Stephens 1 Carrots. S. Stephens 1, J. Horniblow 2 Parsnips. S. Stephens 1 Beetroot. S. Stephens 1, B. Atkinson 2 Turnips. J. O. Josling, I Onions. T. Bobson I E’chalets. S. Stephens 1 Kidney beans. S. Stephens 1, W. Stapleforth 2 Scarlet runners. S. Stephens 1, J. O. Josling 2 Peas. E. Atkinson 1, S. Stephens 2 Kidney potatoes. 8. Stephens 1, E. AtkinS °Eound potatoes. S. Stephens 1, B. Atkinson 2 Collection potatoes. S. Stephens 1 Tomatoes. S. Stephens 1 Cabbage. T. Bobson 1, E. Atkinson 2 Cabbage, red. B. Atkinson 1 Pumpkins. S. Stephens 1 Marrows. E. Atkinson 1, 3. Stephens 2 Celery. L. Hnnnibell 1 Lettuce. E. Atkinson 1 (Amateurs.) Celloetion A. Catehpole 1 Cucumbers. J. Carpenter 1, H. Blackett 2 Carrots. C. E. Tribe 1, T. Boss 2 Beetroot. A. Catehpole 1 Onions. A. Catehpole 2 Eschalots. A. Catehpole 1, T. Boss 2 Kidney beans. A. Catehpole 1, J. G. L. Scott 2 Scarlet runners. T. Boss 1, H. E. Goodeve 2 Peas. H. E. Goodeve 1 Kidney potatoes. A. Catehpole X Bound potatoes. A. Catehpole X Collection potatoes. A. Catehpole X Tomatoes. J. Carpenter X Savoys. A. Catehpole X Cauliflowers. H. E. Goodeve X Pumpkins. J. Carpenter 1 Marrows. J. G. L. Soott X, J. Carpenter 2 Lettuce. B. Blackett 1 Salad. A. Catehpole X, G. Shorland 2 OPEN CLASS. Mrs Buss, 10s 6d, for the beat four pot plants in bloom, varieties, T. Bobson Mr L. Hunnibell, a first prizs of 7s, and a second of 3s 6d, for three fuchsias. A. Ogden Hr J. Fulton, 10s, for the best collection of cut blooms, J. O. Josling

j Mr E. Ivory, ss, for the beat collection of phlox Drnmmondi, T. Eobson .Mr E. Ivory, Sa, for the beat stand of geranmm blooms, T. Eobson Mr E. Atkinson, ss, for the best twelve ■ asters, T. Eobson 1 Mr J, Roberts, 10a, for the best stand of ; flowers snitable for a table decoration, Miss Stapleforth Mr J. Manning, 10a 6d, for beat collection of fruit, S. Stephens Mr Q. Bnckham, 10s, for the best two bunches of grapes, black and white, L. Hnnnibell Mr J. B. Downes, .£l, for the best collection of preserved fruits, Mias Stapleforth ; Mrs Stephens aid Mrs Tribe highly commended AMATEUES’ CLASS. Mrs Buss, 10s 6d, for the best three pot plants in bloom, varieties, E. M. Wright Mr T. Eobson, 10s, for the best pot plant of any kind in bloom, J. Thompson Mr J. 6. L, Scott, a first prize of 7s, and a second of 3a fid, for three fuchsias, J. Thompson Mr H. Turner, 10a fid, for the best collection of cut blooms, H. E. Goodeve Mrs T. Keir, ss, for the best hand bouquet, Mrs Tribe Mrs E. Atkinson, sa, for twelve asters, A Catcbpole Mr W. E. Ivory, 10a fid, for best collection of fruit Mr Shorland, ss, for beat brace of cucumbers, i JT. Carpenter , Dr J. McKenzie Gordon, 10s, for best hand bouquet made by girls or boys attending district school, W. Stapleforth; second, ss, Maud Hunnibsll \ third, 2a fid, Amy Seddona Mr E. Mulcock, a cheese for best collection vegetables, A. Oatchpole. MONTAGEJB-TURNEE OPEEA COMPANY r. PEEB3 j The return match between the above teams ! was played on the Association ground on Wednesday, and resulted, as on the last occasion, in a win on the first innings for the members of the Fourth Estate. Time did not permit beth sides to play a second innings. The printers having won the toss, their captain elected to bat, and were all disposed of for the fair total of 81’, Board playing a good, sound innings of 44. Coles with 10 and Marr with 3* were the next highest scorers. After a short interval the Ojoera team went to the wicket?, and only succeeded in reaching 54, Hall being highest scorer with 22, made by good cricket. Messrs Turner and Cox also played well for 6 each. Ib the bowling department? Messrs Hall and Devereanx for the Opera bowled excellently* Hall taking three wickets fa one over. For the printers, Kitchen was in good form; securing seven of the wicket*; and Cant the- remainder. The Press then went in for their second innings, and when time was called had put together 43 for the loss of only three wickets, Cant being highest with 19 (not oat), and Marr next with IS The following is the full score:— PSINTSES. Ist innings. 2nd innings. French, c Fox, b Gordon 1 b Hall 2 Marr, b Devereanx ... 8 o Devereanx ... 14 Gretton, o Devereanx, b Gordon 0 Board, o and b Devereaux 44 Cant, b Devereanx ... 4 not out 19 O’Connor, b Hall ... 0 not oat? ... ... 1 Coles, b Devereanx-... 10 Brunt, b Hall ... 0 Kitchen, b Hall ... 0 ran oat ... 1 Maurice, b Hall ... 0 Davey, not ont ... 2 Extras 9 Extras ... 6 Total ... 81 Totalforthree wickets ... 43 124 OPEEA COMPANY. First innings. Hall, b Kitchen ... 22 1 Skinner, run out 5 Turner, b Kitchen 6 1 Cox, b Cant ... 6 < Devereanx, b Kitchen 0 ] Thompson, b Kitchen ... 4 i Gordon, c Marr 2 Shannon, b Kitchen 0 , Ganor, b Kitchen 0 . Quin, b Cant ... ... ... 0 Kotraschek, b Kitchen 1 Extras 8 1 Total 54 CAVALRY T ARTILLERY. This match was played on Wednesday on the ' Association Ground, and resulted in a victory , for the Artillery on the first innings. For

the Cavalry Wheatley played in good form for his 19, and Bridge, who was unlucky in his first innings, made a remarkably pretty 27 in the «eoond. For the Artillery, the very recently sworn in Gunner Lodge did some heavy hitting while he was making his 69, putting one ball away to square-leg for 7. The following is the full score : CATALBT. Ist innings. 2nd innings. Bandsman Wheatley, o Washer, b Lnak... 19 c and b Caitley .. 0 Sergt.-Major Judge, b Lusk 1 b Washer ... 6 Trooper Duncan, c Napier, b Washer ... 24 Ibw, b Washer ... 4 Sergeant Dunbar,lbw, b Washer 0 hit w, b Lusk ... 10 Trooper Bridge, c Washer, b Lusk ... 4 c Hill, b Lusk ... 27 Instructor Duudas, run out 18 b Costley ... 4 Corporal Hopper, c Stephenson, b Washer 7 o Hopper; b Lusk 2 Trooper Wansey, c Napier, b Washer... 0 not out 15 Captain Slater, b Washer 1 b Lusk 0 Bandsman Bowman, b Lusk 4 b Lusk 15 Lieutenant Millet, not out 0 c Washer, b Lusk 2 Extras 2 Extras 8 Total ... 80 Total ... 93 ABTILLKBT. First innings. Gunner Lusk, b Wheatley :... ... ... 34 Gunner Tayler, Ibw Wheatley 15 Gunner Washer, b Wheatley 3 Gunner Lodge, c Wansey, b Wheatley ... 59 Gunner Costley, run out 9 Lieut. Hill, b Dunbar .. 17 Gunner Napier, b Bridge 8 Corporal I nsk, run out ... 0 Gunner Earnshaw, b Wheatley 1 Gunner Cant, b Wheatley 1 Gunner Stephenson, not out... ... ... 0 Extras 2 Total 149 The return match between the wine and spirit merchants and brewers will be played on the B agley Park ground on Friday, the 10th inst., at 10.30 o.m. The following are the respective sides: —Wine and Spirit Merchants— K. P. Glen, E. Williams, C. Sawtell, H. Hawkes, Griffiths, Paul, Partridge, Pyemont, E. Augustus, Dartnall, Beresford. Emergencies—Gain, Egan, WUberfcrce. Brewers— P. Hales, Atkinson (2), Weedon, Scarlet, Pengelley, Selby, Leadington, Parson, Francis, W. Crowe. Emergency—Disher. The following will play for the Standard C.C. against the Lancaster Park second eleven on Saturday, in Lancaster Park : —Brown, Francis, [ Hill, Horner, Lake, Marr, Price. G. Eowe (oiptain), H. Eowe, Shea, Waller. Emergencies —Hart, Spencer, Foster. Game to commence at 2 p.m. The following will represent the Latimer C.C. in their match with the Junior Lancaster Park C.C. on Saturday next, at 2.30 p.m. : Messrs Boss, Haydon, Butsher, A. Kidley, Tombs (captain), Smith, Eaphael, A. Hobbs, F. Hobbs, O. Eidley, and Hart; emergencies, Conghlan, Wilson, and Horria. The following will represent the Morivale C.C. in their match with Mr Cook’s first eleven, to be played in Hagley Park on Saturday next, commencing at 1.30 p m. sharp : —Messrs Gapes, Goss, Entland, Buck, Broughton, Hart, Nnttall, G. Goss, Smythe, Gapes, and Wilkinson ; emergency, J. Jones. The following have been chosen to play for the U.C.C.C. in a match against the second eleven of the Lancaster Park on the Association ground. Play to commence punctually at 230 Cox, Castelli, Baker. Potts, Pixley, Harvey, Griffith, McFarlano, Fenwick, Wood, Boswick. Emergencies —Fereday and Wilkinson, A match will be played on Saturday next between teams from Messrs A. J. White’s and W. Walters’, on the Addington ground.