MASTERTON HORTICULTURAL & INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 2, Issue 628, 25 November 1880, Page 2

MASTERTON HORTICULTURAL & INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY.

\ ' '' ■ '. ♦ —— ■' Tp Spring Show.of the above Society was held in the Town Hall yesterday, and. had the advantage of fine weather. Tho exhibits,; as a whole, looked well, .and were nicely staged. A larger number of exhibits, however, is necessary to make the Show what it should be; i irtunately one or two exhibitors like Mr McOardU;; who is a'host in himself, are liberal with their exhibits, and the tables were consP qu'ently well filled. We were diaappointed in not; seeing more .exhibits and'more" visitors from the Lower.Valley townshipsj' but in., time We "hope the various centres of population, linked as'they are by the railway,- will 'get-more sociable: ovtiri .hortiouUiirßlvm9Ueri'v"; : ;l^opverj : Show, was a' good; shoivj particularly'j}v <1 :fiowera :and:Jpofc; plants;" These' were de-j cidedly in advance of anyprevibug esoep'tiohaiUy good.' In fruits! there ffas httlei competitiouj and] an aveiagesized elephant might have eat the lot without »uy mconveaiinw to himv

iblf.: The vegettifeles wereJr|iceiyj?fownV; md hinreremiifkablo quality •ather than; for size. ; yOnelpf ;the r most, lseful on tri c 3 ,'i ti; fchi s■'n ei ghbo ut rhoo d was I'.t'riiy isoii-. nining 21 variatie's of herbs,: : Mr Beetha'm ibw had 'a very; fine .exhibit of ii limilar oliaraister.r The Show wiis strong.: n. local produce—in bread .and;, in wide .cake. Mr Mackay, of Kuripuni, inhibited a very chaste 'specimen of the atter. There. was some'''marvellous joinery by Mr.Oatham, who has a genius for picture-frames; and;boiiib novelties in flower stands, made by Mr Arnold,, ivhioh we're admired all rouud, especially Due of them, which had been tastefully lecorated by Miss D'Arcy. ; The needlework, too, was better represented than usual, and in knitting an extra prize was warded to Miss'S. Cripps for a counterpane, and an extra second prize to Mrs J, Smith for a similar article, One of the most interesting exhibits in the Show was ] number of locks of wool shewn by Messrs Beetham, to which was attached the name of the breed and the weight of the fleece from which- it was taken. Mrs Sheon, who was disappointed at the Pastoral Show with her butter came out triumphant with.it on this occasion, and well deserved her first-prize. In the class Penmanship there was a fair competition, but not so good a one as we would like to have seen. Master A. Vile and Miss Marshall carried, oil the respective pirns. A piece of ornamental needlework, contributed by Miss-Rockelj-was very rightly awarded a firet prize, as it indicated skill iu the higher class of embroidery, which is almost, lost sight of by ladies nuw'-a-days. There was a good competition in home-made bread, and we were glad to notice farmers' daughters (Miss Campbell and Miss Kate McLeod) carrying off tile prizos. In ham and bacon Mr II Campbell had it all his own way, We would like to have keen more competition iu this class. The local brew was represented'by 10 tied ale and stout. Gattsulia and Parson's exhibits were very highly, commended.. Messrs'Parkes. ami Peiersen had, as usual, some fine specimens of their trade, Messrs Bacon and Wrigley showed some good samples of oaten meal and yrain. Harvey & tViurray showed some snporior scoured wool, which was highly commended. Messrs Kempton', Barratt, and Osborne judged'the flowers, and Messrs Everett, Vile, D'Arcy, and Parsons bore the-bur-: ded and heat of the day as stewards, and the secretary (Mr Jamsß Brown), was, as usual, must.efficient. Thanks were also due to Mr.Gardiner who took charge of the door. The receipt at the latter were satisfactory, indicates a larger number of visitors than heretofore., PRIZE LIST. Class I—Pot punts, Pelargoniums, 5 entries McCardle, Ist; liosking, 2nd. Geraniums, 5 entries—McCardle Ist and 2nd. Geraniums, Bi-coloiy 2 entries— Elkius Ist and 2nd. Geraniums, Tri-color, 2 entries McCardle Ist; Elkins 2nd. Geraniums, Ivy-leaved, 3 entrios— McCardle Ist and 2nd. Cinerarias, 2 entries—highly commended. Ericas, 2 entries—McCardle, highly, commended. Cockscombs, 3 entries—Ockenden Ist and 2nd. Petunias, 1 entry—McCardle Ist. Balsams (yrown in pots),. 2 entries— Ockenden Ist and 2nd. . Fusehias, 3 entries—McCardle Ist and 2nd. Fusohia, 5 entries—McCardle Ist. Roses, 1 entry—McCardle Ist. Rose, 1 entry—McCardle Ist, . Stove or Greenhouse Plants, 5 entries -McCardle Ist; Elkins 2nd. Foliage Plants, 4 entries—McCardle Ist; Elkins 2nd. Bust Collection of 12 plants, McCardle Ist and 2nd. Best new or rare plant, not previously exhtbted in MaaterUm, 4 entries—McCardle Ist; Elkins 2nd. . Ornamental trees or shrubs—McCardle Ist and 2nd, CLASS 11. CUT FLOWERS. 6 Roses, varieties,- 5 entries—Hoskiug, 1. • '6 Pansies, 2 entries—Rayiier, i ; ■McCardle, 2. 6 Verbena*, 2 entries—R, Brown, 1; Dr Beard, 2, ■■,."■■■' G Snapdragons, 3 entries—Wickenrlen, land 2; Hosking, highly commended. G Carnations and Picotces—LLskiiig; 1 highly commended. best collection of geraniums, 6 sortsHoskiug, 1 and 2. General collection Cut Flower.*, 12, i single sorts, each separate,. 3 entries— Hoskiug, 1 Table Bouquet, not to exceed 10 inches, " 4 entries- Miss Perry, 1; Mrs McCardle, i 2. Hiind Bouquet, not to exceed 6 inches, 8 entries—Mrs McCardle, 1 and 2; Miss ■ Perry, highly, commended. CLASS lII,—FRUITS, ' Cherries, 2 entries—Kate McLeod, J.; I A. McLend, 2. Strawberries, 4 entries—Fitzgerald, 1; : McCardle, 2, I Raspberries—Wrigley, highly commended. ' 25 Gooseberries, heaviest, 8 entries—- ' E Wickenden, 1; Bland, 2. F Plate ef Currants, red, 2 entries—- [ Hosking, 1; Wickenden, highly com mended. CLASS lII.—VEGETABLES, 2 Cucumbers, 6 entries—Wickenden, 1 ) and 2; Bt'clhiun, highly cemmended. 2 Cauliflowers Wickenden, highly commended. ' 1 4 White Turnips, 11 entries—Corbett, 1 and 2. . | ~ 4 Yellow Turnips, entries—Wickenden, highly commended. i . 4Tarsnips, 2 entries—Beetham, highly commended. 4 Carrots (table), 5 entries—Fitzgerald, 1; Wickenden, 2.' ' 4 Lettuces (assorted), 5 entries—- ■ Wickenden, 1 and 2; Young, highly commended. ~ 6 sticks Rhubarb,'2 entries—Wicken- ) den, highly commended/' 35 pods of Peas, 4 entries -Wickenden, land % . 25 Broad Benns, 5 entries—Corbett, 1,; ' Fitzgerald,' 2; Corbett, highly commended. 12 Kidney Potatoes, 6 entries—J. Moore', 1; .Fitzgerald, 2. 12 Round Potatoes, 5 entries; Fitzgerald, l'j Wrigley, 2, '....-..-,. 12 Onions, * 2 - 1; Wickenden, 2. Collection of-, herbs, 2 entries—Gardener, 1; Beetham, 2. Collection of Potatoes. G varieties, 4 of each Bort, 2 entries—Fitzgerald, highly commended. • Collection 6f Vegetables, 12 entries—Fitzgerald, 1; Wickenden, 2. Class Y—Distkict Fami Pboduce . Fresh Butter, 31bs, in |lb pats, 7 entries-Sheen Ist; Elkins 2nd. Salt Butter, lOlhs or keg, 3 entries— McKenzie and Vile highly commended, s Cheese—Elkins highly commended 12 Hen's Eggs .(heaviest)—Cole highly commended. Ham lto b'e cut if necessary), 3 entries -R Campbell Ist and 2"ud. ''' Bacon, side—B, Campbell Ist and highly commended. *

Class YI-Misoellane'ous, .* -Best pair, men's elastic aide boots— Parkes & Petersen highly commended. . pair men's watertight, boota— Parkas and Petersen highly commended, ",Best specimen of Penmanship by any boy under 15 years of age—A. Vile lit. Best Bpecimen of Penmanship by any - qirl under 15 years of age—Misa Marshall Ist, Best home-made loaf—Miss Campbell Ist; Kate McLeod 2nd -, Best pair men's knitted. Sox-Mr£' Sheen Ist, Best piece of .needlework in the roomMiss H. Rockel Ist; Mrs J. Smith 2nd.