MASTERTON HORTICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 6, Issue 1621, 28 February 1884, Page 2

MASTERTON HORTICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY.

ANNUAL SHOW.

Although the season has been a bad ' one. for many classes of vegetation necessary for making a complete autumn show, yesterday's exhibition was almost equal to any previous ones. Entries were all made on the evening previous, and the result,, of thiswise . innovation was that the .staging was: quickly and systematically done, and the judging completed about one o'clock. The members of the comImittee, especially Messrs Everett i (President) Parsons, Park, Collotte, ! Wickenden and the secretary, (Mr E, H. Chinchen), deserve great praise for tho efficient and systematic manner in which tho whole affair was carried through. The number of visitors during the afternoon was very small, and in the evening not nearly so large as on the occasion of the spring show, so that pecuniarily.ihe society will not be quite so successful as at. other seasons. During the evening tho Masterton Volunteer Band, ever ready to assist, enlivened.the proceedings by playing several excellent selections of music, and n very great source of interest was provided by M. Fcderli ■with his exhibit of silk-worm eggs, grubs, cocoons and moths, He also, performed the operation of winding' the silk from the colons with a small' machine kindly lent by Dr' Hosking for the purpose. We have no doubt M. Federli, by his exhibit and explanation, has done much to create an interest hero in the industry which he is so earnestly laboring to establish in this country. The first class on the catalogue was that of pot plants. In this department Mrs W. H. Beetham was the principal exhibitor amongst the amateurs; Messrs Park, Chapman, and Francis also showing fine plants, Tho entries were not numerous, but of a superior description. In cho professional class Mr Collette had a very beautiful collection, Mr Wickenden also exhibiting. In cut flowers there was very little competition, For the best rose in the room there were only two entries, a red rose by Mrs W. H, Beetham, and a yellow one by Mrs Raynerjthe latter was a beautiful bloom, but had no scent, while the former, though not so fine a flower, had a delightful perfume, and got first award. In this class Mrs Beetham carried almost everything before her, gaining first for asters, dahlias, pansies, verbenas (showing 12 shades of these), carnations, piotecs, phlox herbaceous, geraniums, and best general collection, Mrs Rayner's beautiful gladioli took first, as did also Mr Beard for his six fine the competition seen at former shows. Only one competed for the table bouquet, Mr B. P. Perry taking, tho first prize with a tastefully arranged exhibit. In hand bouq'ue'ts for Mr Collette's special prize, for bridal bouquet, Miss Ida Park gained first and Mrs 0. F. .Gawith second, both were beautifully arranged and the judges had some difficulty in deciding upon their merits. The same may be said with regard to the other "four , exhibits for the Society's prize, Mrs Gawith having first here, Mrs Beetham second, the two other exhibits beinc also marvels of tasto and skill. In fruits there was not a large number of entries, but the exhibits were very fine and in great variety The show was [ very strong in vegetables, and never , in this district has there been seen so . greatavarietyandsuch keen competition in potatoes as there was on this occasion, Some classes however were not fully , represented, as in cucumbers there was but ono poor entry, and the sams in gourds. In cabbages there was considerable competition. Mr F, Chapman took first honors with two hard hearted beauties, Mr W, IT. Beetham , second. Too Long's exhibits were too loose in the centre, but were highly commended. In cauliflowers, however, Too Long was far superior to any . others, his prizetakers being firm and dazzlingly white. Celery was rather poor, but in bests thero were some tine exhibits and keen competition, Mr Fitzgerald's being placed first. In white I turnips as usual there was a keen contest, Mr Wickenden's proved to be the best shaped with the smallest tails and were awarded first, Mr Beetham and Too Long running very close, with larger exhibits, but not so true to points. One immense turnip was shown in this class for exhibition only by Mr, Beetham. In yellow turnips Mr Wickenden was equally good, Mr T, Dixon and Too Long bping well up to him with larger specimens, but with the same fault as in the white variety. Parsnips were plentiful and jn fine quality, Mr Parsons securing first with a splendid bunch of them. There were no less than twelve exhibits of carrots, Mr Fitzgerald taking, both first and second with smooth, evenly tapered roots. Too Long had a splendid display of lettuces, and was awarded a special prize for the collection, the cabbage variety of which well deserved their name, for they were very large with fine solid hearts, There were ten exhibits of rhubarb, Mr W. L. Dorset's being splendid stalks, and taking first. Messrs Beetham, H. R. Wilton. and S, E. Gapper also had fine exhibits, but the others were rather immatmu There were only two plates of tomatoes, Mr L. J. Hooper taking first with an excellent exhibit, fully , ripened, large and smooth. In peas Mr W. H, Beetham was very strong, taking first and second, and showing a splendid plate of the skinless variety. In this class Mr. Parsons won Mr Feilding's special' prize for the Commander-in-chief pea, a small but very full podded variety. In French and runner beans, too, there •was a fine display, Mr Beetham being again successful in winning first in each variety, Mr Stone also showing some fine'beans, and taking second for French. The exhibits in broad beans was not so fine, Messrs Beetham and Wickenden dividing the honors. Two very find exhibits of Kohl Rabbi were shown for exhibition only by Messrs .Parsons,and Everett,and a nice sample of peas by Mr Francis, In onions there was a nice show, Messrs Fitzgerald and Wickenden dividing the honors, the former for present use and the

latter for keeping. In potatoes there was great'competition, there being 15 entries of kidney potatoes alone, In the class best six varieties there were four entries, Mr H, R, Wilton winning with six.each of-Dements, Brown River,. Breeze's Early .Prolific, Snow Flakes, and Lapstone Kidneys—as finea collection of well-grown smooth skinned potatoes as could be seen anywhere. Mr T. Osborne was second with a very good exhibit. There was good com- ' petition in round potatoes, Mr Stone haying the beat out of the eight entries, In kidneys there was something for the judges to do, but the award of first to Mr Osborne, and second to Mr Wickenden appeared to give satisfaction.'. In marrows there was not much competition, but Mr Parsons showed some nice samples. Mr Beetham showed some fine Brussells sprouts, and' Mr Wickenden a new plant called the oyster plant. For the best collection of vegetables,Mr Beetham took first with a fine exhibit, consisting of potatoes, parsnips, carrots, cabbage, turnips, artichokos, Brussels sprouts, beans (French and : broad), peas, turnips, and marrows.

District Farm Produce, This was a very weak feature of the show. There was only one entry in the class best cereals, and that was Mr Wickenden's, and consisted of peas and beans,'for which a first prize was awarded. , In field turnips, carrots, and Swedes, Mr" Wickenden was also first; There'were only two exhibits of butter, two of eggs, and two of hams and bacon, three of bread and three of preserves.

Local Psqductions,

r This branch of the show was also poorly filled. There were two handsome specimens of cabinet work by Mr C. Moeller, a nice collection of pastry and confectionery by Mr E. B. Bell, and Borne well-made bricks by Messrs Truscott <fc Co. Mr Feilding, of the Petite Bijou had a nice collection of his stock in trade in this class. Ladies' Work, In this class Miss Ewing was preeminent; her beautiful crewel work and painting on satin being universally admired. 'Mrs H. Beetham, Mrs Hathaway, and Miss M. Thompson also contributed several articles to this branch, but the number of entries wore considerably below those at former shows. Writing. There were several very fair specimens of writing by boys and girls, those entered by Mr B. P. Pony, A, Walton, G. Nicol, and Miss Livinc;. Btone being the best, New Local Industry.

_. .For the best specimen of new local industry there were three entries, representing two industries; one the culture of bees, the other the growing of hops. The latter was a splendidly grown hop vine about 14ft high, with plenty of blossom, exhibited by Mr D. Donald.; the former,' honey in comb, exhibited by Mr T. Dixon and Mr Broom. This is the only class in which we can find fault with the judges, and we ate persuaded they havo made an error in their award in judging.lhe honey. Mr Dixon showed one exhibit: a super, or top compartment of a hive, filled with splendid looking honey-comb. Mr Broom showed a bar taken from a frame hive, which had been beautifully filled with comb, lifting out cleanly and squarely. In addition to this he showed several squares from a section hive, each containing one pound of honey in comb, and also a large glass jar filled with clear honoy extracted from comb from his hives, his wholo collection showing care, trouble, and skill in its production, and being a fair exposition of the industry. For some inexplicable reason all this was passed over, and the award given to the super, which had merely to be lifted off the hivo when full, It really appears as though the judges awarded the prize to the super because being otthe old-fashioned school they did not care to eneourago such new fangled institutions as barframed hives and lib sections fit for : tablo use at any moment. As the best specimen of new local industry Mr Donald's magnificent pole of hops was awarded first prize, honey taking second place. The following is the prize list : Class 1.-Pot Punts. Judges; Messrs. H. H, Jackson and D. Barrett, 2 Pelargoniums, W.H. Beetham, first 2 Geraniums, ditto first and second 2, Goraniuins, bi-color, ditto, first and second 2 Geraniums, tricolor, ditto, first and second • 2 Geraniums, ivy-leaf, ditto, first aud second ' 2 Calceolarias, ditto, first and second 2 BigoniasjWi H. Beetham first, and second 2 Coleusj W, Hi Beetham, first and second 2 Pctunia3, ditto, highly commended 2 : Bils!ims (grown in pots), ditto, highly commended 2 Fuchsias, ditto first and second 1 Fuchsias, ditto first, P. Chapman second 2 Best Specimen's Cactus, W. H. Beetham first and second i Stovo or Greenhouse plants, ditto first, W. Francis second 3 Foliage plants, ditto first and second Bsst Collection of 12 plants, W. H, Beetham first Best now or rare plant not before exhibited in Masterton, G. M, Park first, W, H. Beetham second 12 Ornamental .Trees or Shrubs, W, H. Beetham first Collection of 6 Ferns in pots, W, H, Beeehairi first. Class ii.-Cot Flowers. Best Rose in the Rcom, W. H. Beotham first, Mrs Rayner second 6 Koses (varieties), W, G. Beard first, W, H. Beetham second

6 Dahlias, W. H. Beetham first, Everett second

; C Pansies, fancy color, W. H. Beetham first, Mrs Bayner second 6'Verbenas, W. H. Beetham first and second 6 Asters, W. H, Beetham first

3 Stocks, E, Quick commended 6 Gladioli, Mrs Rayner first, W. H. Beethani second

. 6 Camationß and 6 Picotees, W. H, Beetham first, Mrs Rayner second 6 Phlox Herbaceous, W.H. Beetham firal Best Collection Geraniums, 6 sorts, ¥. H. Beetham first, D. Donald second •

General collection Cut Flowers, 18 single stalks, each separate, W, H, Beetham first Table Bouquet, not oxceed 10 inches, B. P. Perryfirst '•-...-... Hand not exceed 6 indies/Mrs Gawith first, H, H. Beetham second . ' Special Trite, ' ■'"' '

By Mrs Collotte 6s,for the best bridal boaqqet, woo by Ida Park and Mrs (tywitu

Class iii,—Fjujits. 12 Filberts, E, Quick first, Miss R, MoLeod second I ; 'i 12 Medlars, B, P, Perry first, D, Donald I second 12 Peaches, J, Stone first and second 4, entries 12 Nectarines, D. Donald first, J. Stone second, 3 entries 12 Plums, T. Paraons first, D. Donald second, 6 entries 12 Apricots, Francis first, T, Parsons second - 12 Siberian Crabs, "vYiokondea iirst, D. Donald second, 6 entries 6 Quinces, B. P, Perry commended 12 Apples, dessert (4 varieties), Wiekenden first, Donald second, 4 entries 12 Apples, culinary (4 varieties), J.Russell first, Fitzgerald second, 7 entries Best 0 Apples in the room (3 varieties), J, Russell first, D. Donald Becond 25 Strawberries, T. Osborne first 25 Raspberries J. Stone first, Wieken. den sccoud, 4 entries

Plate of Brambles, D. R, Wilson first, J, Eussell second, 4 entries'

Plate of Mulberries, D. Donald first, J, Wrigley second Plate of Currants, Ked, Wiekenden first and second, 3 entrios

Plate of Currants, White, W, H, Beetham first, Wiekenden second •

2 Bunches Hothouse Grapes, J. Eussell first and second, 3 entries [A protest was entered against Mr Wickeuden's oxbibit of crab apple 3 as not being Siberian Crabs.] Cuss iv-Veqei'ables,

2 Cucumbers, Too Long highly common' ded

2 Cabbages (fit for table), F. Chapman first, W. H. Beetham second. Too Long highly commended, 9 entries 2 Cauliflowers, Too Long first, Wiekenden second, 3 entrios

2 Heads Celery, J, Fitzgerald first and second, 3 entries

2 Beets, J. Fitzgerald first, Wiekenden second, Wickendeu highly commended, 4 entries

4 White Turnips, Wiekenden first, W. H, Beetham second, 7 entries

4 Yellow Turnips, Wiekenden li st, T. Dixon second, o entries 4 Parsnips, T. Pars m -first, Too Long second

4 Carrots (table), Fitzgerald lirst and second

4 Lettuces (assorted), Too Lon» special 6 Stick* Rhubarb, W, F. Dorset first, W. H. Beetham second, H. It. Wilton highly commended

12 Tomatoes, L. J. Hooper first. 25 Pods Peas, H. H. Beetham first, W, H. Beetham second

25 Pods French Bonis, W. (I. Bceth.rn first, J. Stone second

25 Pods Runner Beans, W. H. Beetham first, H. R. Beetham second 25 Broad Beans, H. H Beetham first and second 12 Kidney Potatoes, T. Osborne first. Wiekenden second 12 Round Potatoe?, J. Stone first, H. H, Beetlnm second 0 Onions (for present use), J, Fitzgerald first and second 6 Onions (best keeping), Wiekenden first and second Collection Potatoes, 6 varieties, 4 of each sort, H, R, Wilton first, T. Osborne second, Fitzgerald highly commended Collection Vegetables, 12 different sorts, H, H, Beetham first, J. Fitzgerald second, T. Parsons highly commended Collection Gourds, Too Long highly commended Collection Marrows, T. Parsons first. Too Long second Collection Brussels Spronts, W. H. Beetham first Special Prite, Best Collection Preserved Fruit or tables, bottled or otherwise. Exhibitorto label on exhibit date' of preserving, T. Parson* first, T. Dixon second, D. Dona'd highly commended Cuss v.—District Farm Pkoduce. Best collection of Cereals, not less than a peck of each' sort, first prize 10s, second prize os, Wiekenden first G Tuni'ps, Wiekenden first, 1). DonaM second G Swede Turnip.', Wiekenden first and second, Donald highly commended 6 Carrots, Wiekenden first and second Fresh Butter, 31b in Jib p.ts.T. Dixoi first Salt Butte;-, 101b er kegs, E. Quick first 12 Hen's l''g,/a (heaviest), Mrs Cattery (33ozs) firs;, H 11. Ifctham (30ozs) scconi Hum (lo be cut if neces .vy), E Quick first and second

Bacon, Side, R. Quick first and second, H. H. Beetham highly co.nmemled. Cwss vi.-Miscellaneous.-ItiCal IV.o-

nucriv;. Penmanship—Best sp<; imen by any boy under 15 years of age,!;. Nico! highly com' mendu.l

Ditto by any girl ditto, B, P. Perry firs-, A. Walton s°.cond, J. Livingstone highb commended

Bread -Best homemad; ami hmnobako I loaf, E Quick first. T.Dixon see,iid Beat collection of Pastry and Confectionery, E.B. B:l! first Knitting, Best pair Men's Sox, H. H Beetham first Clay-Best Bricks, Truscott and Allpass first Best specim?n new loo.il industry, first prize 103, second 53, B, Donald. (hops) first, T. Dixon (honey) second FOR COMPETITION BY PROFESSIONAL GARDESERS. Best collection fuchsias (varieties) Collotte first and second Best collection climbing plants in pots do, do Best collection pot plants, do, do cur FLOWERS, Best collection of dahlias, Wiekenden first Best collection of asters, do Best collection cut roses, Collotto first and second Best collection of Gladioli. Collotto first Best collection' New and Rare plants, Collotto first and-second Special Prizes, Fielding's Peas', T, Parsons first

Honey Comb, T. Dixon first, H. Broom second,