MASTERTON HORTICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 4, Issue 1242, 29 November 1882, Page 2

MASTERTON HORTICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY.

- SPRING. SHOW. President: Mr W. _ Everett. VioePresident; Mr J. Yile. Seoretary and Treasurer: Mr J, Brown. Committee: Messrs T. Gardner, T. Parsons, S. Wickenden, T. Osborne, Rev W, E, Paige, G. M. Park, 0. F, Worth, W, G, Beard, and J.Bagge,

Thb large and commodious store lately occupied by Mr 0, A, Briggs his been specially iitted up for the Spring Show, and is in every way adapted for the purpose, The counters running round th« lower part of the building are being used for industrial exhibits, fruits, and vegetables; and a large stand ■ has been erected in the centre for the exhibition of Siot plants and cut flowra. This will euro ample room for visitors to walk round and examine the various exhibits, and the large gallery extending round three sides of the building will form a splendid promenade from whioh a view of the whole Show can be obtained. The gallery has been hung round with flags, which has given a very attraitive appearance to the interior nf the struoture. The Masterton String Band will perform during the evening, and will doubtless be the means of adding to the number of spectators, and as the weather is every thing that could be desired, there is every indication of thii being the most successful show yet held. "From an early hour the committee have been kept very busy arranging the various exhibits, which are far more numerous than last year, and •the splendid weather we. have had has been the means of the exhibitors shearing a quality that it would be impossible to improve upon. Strawberries and'gooioberries ase exceptionally line, in fact the judges in nearly every class had au arduous tast to perform. The members of the committee most conspicuous in the work.were Meaßrs Everett, Parsons, Yile, Beard, Corbett, and Wickenden, not forgetting the Secretary, Mr J. Brown. Among the industrial exhibits is one made by Mr Oatham, It is a photo stand, about three feet in height, containing 8,000 pieces of wood, the whole being put together without the aid of glue or any other cement. Mr Geo. Dixon has throe show cases, iu which he has a general assortment of fancy goods, tobacco, Ac. He shows 29 different sorts of tobacoo (12 of whioh are prepared cut), 14 varieties of cigars, and 10 of cigarettes, so that the most fasiiduous smoker will be able to get his fancy suited by Mr Dixon. He has also a large collection of pipes, oigar cases, and oigarette cases and holders, and an endless variety of novelties. Mr J.- Clayson, of die block, hat three cases of assorted pastry and confectionery, and also four transparent show pans, m whioh most tempting eatables are displayed. Mr Fellingham's exhibits ara numerous, and range from a child's shoe lo a riding boot. He has also a splendid pair of shoes for competition, made of porpoise hide, In saddlery, Messrs Geo. Watiou & Co. havo several exhibits of firat-olass pigskin saddles, and has some alio for competition. Harvey and Sons' leather exhibits occupy one side of the building, and consist of fifteen kinds of leather, alio prepared rabbitßkins, wool table and door mats, scourod wool, and plasterers' hair. The lattor would no doubt be a very valuable line if briok or atone houses were erected here, but with our present wooden structures the demand is not likely to be very great, unless for export. Mr A. P. Fielding has a nice collection uf citrons, oranges, and strawberries, the latter being very good, In the contra of his show there is a very large Brahma egg, which rests in a nest cosily made of moss. Mr Lowes has a splendid collection of chalk and pencil drawing, and some paintings on terra cotta and .silk, the whole of which have been executed by his children in a very artistic manner. The duties of the judges were not completed before a quarter to 3, at which time the doors were thrown open to the public, In the collection of pot plants, the lion's share of prizes fell to Mr Park, the other honors being pretty equally divided. The plants were really of the beat description; only in one case did the judges have to omit giving a prize, that beta* for 1 rose, the greatest difficulty being found in judging the cut flowers and vegetables. The collection of the former was really grand, and the large number of entries made it a very difficult question for them to decide. In this class Mr McCardle took the principal prizes, his collection of rosea being superb; as also Were Mr W. H. Beetham's, whioh took a first prize. In the general colleotion, the above exhibitors took first and second prizes respecrively. In hand bouquets and best epergne, Mrs McCardle carried all before her; but in table bouquets Miss Perry took first honor. In vegetables, the entrios were very numerous, and Mr Wickenden the principal prize-taker, The whole of the exhibits were of a first-class desoriptio.i, and no doubt the non-successful will be not a little disappointed at the judges' decisions, who, it must be remarked, were exceedingly careful in judging the merits of the different olaisos, In fruits, too, the judges found not a little difficulty, especially the gooseberries, and it was not till after very,' careful weighing that thoir decision could be arrived af. Strawberries were exceptionally fine, there being several exhibits of a very superior class. Those of Mr Stone took first prize, and Mr Wickenden's second. There were only two exhibits of cherries, with just sufficient color to give them a tempting appearancej for these Mr Nicol gained the prizes offered. In the miscellaneous class, Mr Watson took first prize for gent's saddle, and was highly commended for ladies' saddle. Mr Fellingham gained first prize for a pair of men's watertights made from porpoise hide, i Mr T. Jago carried off first honors with a portion of a bedstead mado from several kinds «f New Zealand wood, and Mr Oatham second for a photograph stand. The specimens of' penmanship were .numerous, and first class. Masters Niool and Vile, and the Misses Anderaon and Brown being the prize-takers respostivsly, and Miss Perry for piain sewing, The alio* will remain open from 7 till 10 this evening.

On account of the late hour at which the judging was finished, we shall have to hold over some of our general remarks and also a lißt of special prize-takers till to-morrow.

; PRIZE LIST. ,| olass I,—pot rum Judges, T. Kempton, Jnnr.,E. H. Jackson, | and D. Barratt. 2 PeUvgoniums, 0, M. Park Ist and 2nd , 2Gl , ramumi, G. M. Park Ist, J. Russell 2nd > ... 2.Qfiraniums, bi-color, G, M. Park Ist, IV Chapman 2nd . 2 Geraniums, trkolor, Q. M, Park Ist and 2nd 2 Geraniums, ivy-leaf«d, J. Russell Ist and 2nd ;

Calceolarias, W,H, Beetham Ist 2 Cinerarias. 0. M. Park Ist and 2nd 2 Bigoniaa, W. H. Beetham Ist, Q. M. Park 2nd 2 Coleus, 6; M, Park highly commended, 2 Cockscombs, Wickenden highly commended 2 Petunias, 6. M, Park lit 2 Fuchias, Miaifia Ist. Russell 2nd TFuschiarPark Ist, J, Russell 2nd 2 Roses, Park Ist and 2nd 1 Rose, J. Russell commended . ' - 2 Best speoimens of Cactus, W. -•• H, Beetham l>t, G.M. Park 2nd 4 Stove or Greenhouse Plants, 6. M, Park Ist, McCardle 2nd, W: Lowes highly commended, ;< 3 Foliage Plants, McCardle Ist and 2nd 6 Native Plants, MoCardle Ist and 2nd ~. 1 Best collection of 12 plants, 0; M. Psrkr Ist, Russell 2nd, Mrs Gapper highly com-. mended ' Best new or rare plant not before exhibited in Masterton, Russell Ist, Beetham 2nd 12 Ornamental Trees or Shrubs,' McCardle' Ist and 2nd Collection of 6 Ferns in. Pots, D, Donald Ist, W. H. Beetham 2nd ■

. CLASH U.—ODT FIOWEBO. ' 'Best Rose in the Room, McOardie 1 and 2 6 Roses (varieties), Beetham 1, McOardie 2 6 Pansies, self-color, Gardner 1 6 Paneiee, fancy color, Gardner 1, Wickenden !i

6 .Verbenas, Beethaiu 1, Wickenden 2 6 Snapdragons, Bapp 1, Wickenden 2 6 Phlox Drummondi, G. M, park commended 1 General Collection Cut Flowers, 18, single stalks, each separate, W. MoCardle 1, Beetham 3 Table Bouquet, not to exceed ten inohes, Mies Perry 1, McOardie 8 Hand Bouquet, not to exceed six inohes, McCardle 1 and 2 Best Decorated Epergne or Vase, McOardie 1, class m,—mm, Cherries, J. Nicol Ist and 2nd Strawberries, Stone Ist, Wickenden 2nd 25 Gooseberries, heaviest, J, Stone Ist, T. James 2nd . ,■ . CLASS I',—VEGETABLES, Judges: B. Boys, Brooks, T. Osborne, <2 Cucumbers, T. .Osborne 1, W. Q. Beard 2. 2 Cabbages fit for table, Chapman 1, Wickenden 2,. 4 White Turnips, Wickenden 1 and 2, 4 Yellow do. Wickenden 1 and 2. 4 Carrots (Table), t'iugsrald 1 and 2. 4 Lettuoes (assorted), Wickenden 1 and 2. 6 sticks Rhubarb, Mrs Gapper 1, Fitzgerald 2. 25 Poda Peas. Wickenden 1, Stone 2. 25 Broad Beans, T, Gardoner 1 and 2.' 25 heads Asparagus, W, H. Beetbaui 1. 12 Kidney Potatoes, Fitzgerald 1, Wilton 2. 12 Round do, Osborne 1, Wickenden 2, 12 Onions (for present use), Wickenden 1, Corbett 2, Colleotion Herbs (varieties named), Gardner 1. Potatoes, 6 varieties, 4...0f each sort, Fitzgerald 1, Collection Vegetables, 12 different sorts, Fitzgerald 1. Special Prix, Best colleotion Preserved Fruit or Vege-. tables, Bottled or otherwise. Exhibitor to label on exhibit date of preserving, Everett 1, Parsons 2. class v.—Disraior farm produce, Fresh Butter, 31b in Jib pats, Mr J. Russell Ist, Mrs It. Allen 2nd Salt Butter, 101b or kegs, Mr Harding Ist and '2nd Cheese, Mr Beetham highly commended ■ Ham, H. Campbell 1, Perry 2. Bacon, Side, H. Campbell 1. CLASS VI.—LOCAL MODOCIION. Leather—Best Pair Men's Elastio-side Boots, sewn, Fellingham Ist Best Saddle, Min's, Watson, Ist and highly commended Wood-Cabinet Ware, Jago. Ist, Oatham 2nd

Penmanship-Best specimen by any boy under 15 years of age, Nicol Ist, A. Vile 2nd Penmanship-Best specimen by an girl, under 15 years of age Miss Anderson Ist, Miss Brown 2nd Bread—Best home-made and home-baked loaf, H. Campbell Ist, Mrs Harding 2nd Best Collection of Pastry and Confectionery, Clayton Ist and 2nd .Plain sewing by girls under 16 years of age, Miss A, Perry Ist Knitting—Best Pair Men's Sox. Mrs Rockell Ist. Best Drawing or Painting, Miss 0. Mason Ist and 2nd Best specimen new local industry. Harvey and Son Ist, T, Gardner 2nd Counterpane, Crochet Work, Mn Wickonden 1. 80,, Knitted, Mrs McKenzie highly commended, Mrs Fleming commended. Knitted Tea Cosies, Mrs Rockel 1, Mrs Wickenden commended. Crewel Work, Miss Rockel 1 and highly commended. Collection of Vasoi by Mr W. Lowes, very highly commended.