HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

New Zealand Spectator and Cook's Strait Guardian, Volume VI, Issue 480, 9 March 1850, Page 2

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The third Exhibition, this season, of this Society took place on Wednesday at the Britannia Saloon, Lambton Quay, and the display of fruit gave evidence of the improvement which has taken place in these exhibitions, and the increasing interest which the members take in them. The most attractive feature was the collection of summer and autumn fruits, for which the exhibition was chiefly intended, and which both for the number and excellence of the sorts, showed how much pains had been taken by the settlers to introduce the most approved varieties into the Colony. Of apples we believe there were at least thirty-five different varieties in the room, chiefly table apples, of the best kinds, whether for size, beauty, or flavour. There were also ten varieties of pears, some of a very large kind. Some of the apples exhibited by Mr. Hunter, to which an extra prize was awarded, measured thirteen inches and a half in circumference. In the opinion of the Judges the fruit seemed to have improved by its introduction into the Colony. As soon as we can complete it, we propose publishing a correct list of the different varieties of fruit grown in this settlement, which will we think be serviceable in shewing how much has been done by the settlers in this department. The collection of flowers was good, but we were sorry to find that no specimens of grain had been sent for exhibition. The excellent band of the 65th Regiment, by Colonel Gold's kind permission, was in attendance, and added to the enjoyment of the exhibition the attraction of a selection of favourite pieces of music. The following is the list of prizes awarded :— Judges — Messrs. W. Bannister, W. B. Rhodes, and J. Varnhara.

Collection of Seeds of Native plants . . Mr. Stockbridge.

cottagers' prize. Four varieties of Vegetables « . Mr. Hunt.

By the Carbon, which left Taranaki on Monday last, we learn that the Government brij* arrived at that settlement from Auckland on the previous Friday (Istinst.), and sailed on the following' day for Nelsori with Mr. Cross, late Pilot at Auckland, who resumes his old post as Pilot 'at Nelson. We understand that the brig will return immediately to Taranaki for the purpose of conveying his Excellency the Governor- inChief and Lady Grey to Wellington. We regret to learn that Sir George Grey has been recently suffering from a severe attack of illnes3, from which, however, when the Carbon sailed, he was recovering, though still suffering from its effects. The Rev. R. Cole, and Mr. Thomas, Auditor General, were passengers in the brig from Auckland.

Ckickkt. — On Tuesday the match between the Garrison and the Wellington Club was played out on Thorndon Flat, the Wellington Club going in for their second innings. The Club laboured under a disadvantage, some of those who had played during the former part of the game being unable to attend on this occasion, their place being supplied at a short notice by other members. The game ended in favour of the garrison, who won by 108 runs. Subjoined is the score :-—

Kidney beans Mr. Gaskin Cauliflowers „ St. Hill Cabbages „ G. Edwards Lettuces „ St. Hill . Turnips » J. Woodward Carrots „ St. Hill Onions „ J. M'Beth Leeks „ Hunt Beet ,» Stockbridge Celery , St. Hill Rhubarb, , Watts ■, Tomatas Dr. Monteith " SECOND AND EXTRA PRIZES. Kidney beans Mr. St. Hill Radishes „ J. Harding Savoys „ J. Hoggard Carrots „ Wilkinson — (from Government garden) Parsnips „ J. M'Beth

Vegetable*. FIRST PRIZES.

Fruits. FIRST PRIZES.

Peaches Mr. Stokes Nectarines „ Stokes Plums Hon. H. W. Petre Apples Mr. St. Hill Pears „ Ludlam, Collection of Apples ...... „ Stokes Collection of Pears „ Stokes Bunch of Grapes (house) .. „ Kelham Cucumber (in frame) „ Lumsden Do., (outdoor) „ Wilkinson — (from Government garden) SECOND AND EXTRA PRIZES. Plums ..Mr. Kelham Apples „ Hunter Pears „ Hunt , Pumpkin Capt. Sharp

Dahlias Mr. Bradey Collection of Roses „ Ludlam Stocks „ J. M. Taylor Bulbous plants in flower . . „ Ludlam Bouquet „ St. Hill Device 1 .... „ Wilkinson SECOND AND EXTRA PRIZES. Hydranga Mr. J. M. Taylor Seedling Dahlia .......... „ Bradey Amary11i5................ „ Stokes

Flower t. FIRST PRIZES.

Ist Innings. 2nd Innings. Clout c. Barker 4 b. Wood 8 Herbert b. Wood 8 b. Copestick .. 0 Elliott run out 18 b. Wood 0 Catchpool run out 1 b. Copestick . . 1 Wallace run out 0 b. Copestick . . 0 Deighton b. Copestick . . I not out ...... 3 Deihlb. Wood 5 b. Copestick .. 3 Pringle b. Wood 0 b. Wood 0 Raymond b. Wood . . . . 3c. Hamley .... 0 Comforth not out 3 b. Wood 2 Brookes c. Wood 2 b. Copestick . . 3 Byes 15 Byes .... 4 Wide Balls 3 Wide Balls. . 1 63 25 Total 88

WELLINGTON CLUB.

GARRISON.

Ist Innings. 2nd Innings. iarker run out 24 run out i Hlling b. Elliott 1 b. Elliott I lopestick run out 0 c. Raymond . . Vood b. Clout 35 b. Brookes. . . . I lamley b. Clout 1 c. Comforth . . : r alentine b. Elliott .... 3 b. Clout < I'Veigb b. Clout 5 c. Catchpool . - Jrindley run out 9 b. Deighton . . 1; barren b. Deigbton. ... 5 b. Clout I tarty run out 9 not out 1; 7oods not out 2 runout ...... < Byes 10 Byes l! Wide Balls 4 Wide Bills. . i No Balls 1 109 8' Total 196