MASTERTON HORTICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VII, Issue 2155, 26 November 1885, Page 2

MASTERTON HORTICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY.

spring show; President : Mr Thus. Parsons; VicePresident :Mr Job Vile; Secretary : Mi* W, H. Chennells; Treasurer :Mr J, Brown; Committee : Messrs W. G. Beard," R. Brown, E. Collotte, ■ T. Dixon, W. Everett, A. Elluns, T. Gardner, Jas. G. Hogg, T. Osborne, G. M. Park, and M. Rockell,

The Spring Show which was held in the Theatre Royal yesterday, was a great success, both as regards the number of entries and the quality, of the exhibits.' Last year the poultry show was held in conjunction with the horticultural show, and the stage was taken up with exhibits in that class, but it was .deemed advisable to hold separate shows this year, and the stage was occupied with a grand display pelargoniums the like of which have never'been exhibited to the same extejit in the Wairarapa. In front of the stage a choice collection of ferns in pots were ranged, some of them of very rare sorts. The centre table of the Hall was as usual devoted to cut flowers, the noticeable feature being a number of bridal and hand boquets, and table bouquets, which for taatefulness of arrangement and choice flowers could hardly be beaten. Two long tables, one on each side of the centre one were occupied with pot plants, whilst upon the side tables were displayed vegetables, fruits, and local industries. A large number of Australian birds in their brilliant plumage adding in no small degree the interest of the show, ■ POT PLANTS. In this class the principal prize-taker was Mrs Beetham. Messrs Boddington, A. Booth, J. Russell, A. Elkins, and M. Wilton being also strong in prizes. The pelargoniums were the main attraction in this class, tlfe Fuchsias being in many instances rather -behind in bloom compared with last year. TJiere were, however, some very lpfapme jplanta, ttie most attractive being a Lord Beacbiisfieid exhibited bv Mr J, C, Boddington, and beautiful Bridal Fuchsia by the same exhibitor, although the latter was not near blooming to perfection. There was also a very good display of variagated Fuchsias and bi and tri-colored Geraniums, In the latter Mr A. Booth had some very handsome plants which were well grown, and with which he took first and second prizes out of sevpn competitors. Mr M. Wilton took the prize, for new or rare plant, also for an Orchid in

bloom, which was niuclr admired. lii the professional class Mr Collotto was the sole exhibitor, and took the. first and second prizes. His exhibits occupied the whole of one table, and contained a very choice collection of plants, a very large Hoya Carnosa in bloom, and some vory choice Regal- Pelargoniums were very attractive amongst the display.,

Incut flowers there were some very choice bloom, and the display was larger : than last year, some of the roses that were sent for Exhibition only were superior to those entered for competition. In Bouquets thoro was very keen com-, petition, the lady exhibitors carrying off the palm. Mr Collotte'had a very large, collection of cut roses 110 lesg than 36 named varieties, and his collection of cut . flowers helped the display admirably. ' ■ FRI'IX, MrJ. Wrigley showed some keeping apples, which were in splendid condition. He was awarded two' first and a' second prize." The display of strawberries was not so large as last year, but what were shown were of good quality.. There were Bome fine ripe cherries, and a display of green gooseberriess whilst the currants which were entered as "Red, white, and black," would have been nearer the mark if named green, VEGETABLES, The display of vegetables, although not very large, was a long way ahead of last spring, there' being twelve entries of peas, as against five last year, turnips, potatoes, onions, and lettuces in like proportion. The asparagus was very choice, and the cucumbers some of the finest ever exhibited in Mastertor., " FARM PRODUCE. The chief exhibit in this class was the butter, both fresh and salt, So excellent was the quality of every exhibit in the nine entries of fresh ■ butter that the judges took a considerable time in placing them in the order of merit, In addition to the lots entered for competition there was some very excellent samples shown by Mi' Wm. Vile, In bacon and hams Mr H. Campbell had some excellent exhibits, and took first prize. There was no competition in cheese, Mr F, Shaw being tho only, exhibitor. Wliac ho showed, however was a very fine sample, LOCAL PRODUCE* The Agricultural Show had the exhibits in this class for leather and iron work that would otherwise have been entered at this'show, but the competition in the classes that Were left was much larger than at previous Bhows, In-penmanship' there were eleven entries,; being a third more than last spring show, whilst homemade bread caused double the number to compete. s The first prize in plain sewing was taken by a girl 12 years of age. There was some excellent sewing, put in for exhibition only by Miss Jane and Catherine' Donald and Miss J Munro. There was also a knitted quilt by Miss Fanny Richardson well deserving of notice. A feather tippet was exhibited by Miss Jupp and received special notice, each feather being sewn on separately, and the colors beautifully blended. There was no less than eight entries in ladies fancy work, all of thorn deserving prizes. Tho ctewel work was also very superior. In painting or drawing thore should

certainly be two classes; colored drawings should not be held' in competition with neutral tint drawing. Exhibits in this class appear to be rapidly increasing, and a division would be advantageous, The paintings and drawings were highly 'spoken of by the jlfdges.' Mr Thos, Wilton showed a beautiful specimen ot hair work, and Mr Bannister showed a case of curios containing- " Something from everywhere" the greatest curiosity possibly being a monkey's skull in a good- state of preservation, MrsW. Perry exhibited a handsome piece of shell work, and there was to be seen a case of eggs or egg-shells with the names to each, ranging from a tomtit to an ostrich, Mr L. W. Nicholson's ele-

gant designs jn jet work wepe much admired, Mr Nicholson brought a large quantity of jot.with liim from the old Country, and being a proficient in the art, he is ablo to turn out brooches, lockets, armulets, chains etc,, to ,aiiy pattern required. There were two cases of stuffed birds oxliibited by Mr A. M, Bradbury, very natural looking, tho back groimdbeing filled in one with a bush scene, and the other with a water view. F.our cases of curios the property of the Masterton Museum, helped to lend attraction to the Show. Mr T. Dixon showed two beehives the mottoes'on them being very appropriate, "Home Sweet Home" "By industry we thrive". He also showed samples of foundation comb. . Mr 6. Langensiepen showed two valuable opossum rugs, and specimens from his tannery works of dressed skins. A Remington type writer, exhibited by Messrs J, Payton and Co., attracted a great deal of attention. The judging was completed, and tlie doors thrown ~ open punctually to time, namely, two o'clock,'this was very creditable as many' of the Committee were active promoters of the" Agricultural and PastoralSuciety, and their anxiety to make the new association a success doubtless caused them to leave the Horticultural Society to thoso of their number /who were not actively engaged in Pastoral Society's work thereby throwing all the hard work on a very, limited number, Doubtless thiswill not occur again, M those interested will probably oleot upon whioh committeo they will work, so aa toseoure an equal division of labor. The judges did their work well and to the general satisfaction of exhibitors, -

In the afternoon the show was visited i by a goodly number, and in the evening the building was crowded the whole of of the time, something like 1000 people being inside the Theatre, the dress circle and stage being densely packed. The takings at the door amounted to £47 10s, being the highest amount eves, received for admission. During tho evening Pearson's Private Band enlivened the proceedings with some well played selections. The stewards worked well, but had all they could do in the evening to prevent the crowd injuring exhibits, Appended is the prize list Cuss I—Pot Punts.

2 Pelargoniums (fancy)—l entry; disqualified 2 Pelargoniums (show)—s entries; Russell 1, Beetham 2,2 Regal Pelargoniums—ll entries j Booth 1, Beetham 2.

2 Geraniums (1 Bingle; 1 double)—s entries; Beetham 1, Booth 2.

2 Geraniums, bi-color (variety)-? entries ; Beetham 1, Boddington 2. 2 Geraniums, tri-color (variety)— 7 .entries.; Booth 1 and 2, Russell, Beetham, and Boddington highly commended. 2 Geraniums, ivy-leafed (1 Bingle, 1 double)—2 entries; Beetham 1, Booth 2. 2Calceolarias—3 entries; Beetham 1 and 2.

2 Cinerarias—3 entries; unworthy, 2 Bigonias, rex—"i entries; Beetham 1, Booth 2.

2 Bigonias, tuberous—6 entries,; Boddington 1, jketliam 2, 2 Ericas—l entry; Elklns 1,; 2 Coleus—4 entries; Wilton 1, Booth 2. Petunias (1 single, I double)-r4 entries; Beetliam 1, Booth 2. 1 Fuchsia—9 entries; Boddington 1, Beetham 2,

2 Fuchsias (1 single, 1 double)—s entries ; Boddington 1 and 2. 2 Fuchsias (variegated)— 4 entries j Boddington I, Elkins 2. 2 Cactus—3 entries; Beetham 1 and 2; : 4 stove orgreenhouseplimts7T:3 entries; Beetham 1, Riussell 2,

3 Foliage Plants—3 entries; Beetham .1, Ltussell 2. Collection of 12 plants—2 entries j Beetham i', Russell 2. JNew or rare named before exhibited in Masterton—2 Wries; Wilton 1.

12 ornamental trees or shrubs—l.entry; Beetham 1. :

Collection of 6 Ferns in pots—4 ontriesj Beetham 1 arid 2. Orchid in bloom-1 entry; Wilton 1,

Professional Gardeners. Not less than 48 pot plants—2 entries; Collotte 1 aixd:2..

Cuss ll.—Cui Flowers. Best rose in,the room—2 entries; Mrs . Chalmers 1, Miss Barrett 2. 6 Roses (varieties)—s eiitries; W. G;. Beard 1, Miss Bartett 2. 12 Pansies (varieties)— 3 entries j Beetham 1 and 2.

6 Verbenas (varieties)— 3 entries; Beetham 1 and 2. V 6 Snapdragons (varieties)—3Tritries J Beard 1.

6 Carnations and 6 Picotees —l entry ; " disqualified. Collection of Geraniums, 3 -s'cirta—B entries ; Everett 1 and 2. ' General collection cut flowers, 18 single Btalks—s entries; Chalmers ], Beethanv 2, Booth highly commended. Table bouquet—4 entries; Mrs Gawith 1, Perry 2, Hand- Bouquet—G Perry, 1, MissA.Vallanco2. . • Bridal Bouquet—s entries j Mrs Gawith .1, Miss Hales 2, Perry commended. FrofessiunAi Gardeners, 36 Roses—2 entries; Collotte 1 and 2. 15 Varieties cut flowors (three of each) —2 entries; Collette 1 and 2.,

Class III —Fruits. . 12 Apples, Culinary (4 varieties) —2 entries; X Wrigley 1 and 2, Best 6 apples in the room (3 varieties) —1 entry; J. Wrigley 1. ' ' Cherries (26 j—3. entries; Mrs Wagg 1, Nicol 2, Elkins highly comment, Strawberries (25)'-5 Osborn 1, Fitzgerald 2. 25 Gooseberries, heaviest—lo entries; Booth 1, Beetham 2,\ Wrigley highly commended, Vaughan liighly commended. • . ' !. Currents, entries; Elkins 1, Mrs Ockenden 2. Currents, .White—l entry; Beetham highly commended. Currents, Black—2 entries; Beetham highly commended. Class IV—Vegetables. 2 Cucumbers—2 entries 1 and 2 Cabbages (fit for table)—s entries j Too Long 1, Chapman 2, Wickenden highly commended. 2 Cauliflowers—l entry; Too Long 1, 4White entries; Wickenden 1 and 2. , , 4 Yellow Turnips—4 entries; Wickenden land 2 f 4 Parsnips—2 entries; Spackman liighly commended.' » 4 Carrots (table)— 4 entries; Beetham 1, Fitzgerald 2. . _ 4 Lettuces (assorted)—o entries; Beetham land 2, 6 sticks Rhubarb—4 entriej?'Everett land 2. '25 pods Peas—l2 entries; Fitzgerald 1, Elkins 2, Wickenden highly commended. 25 Broad Beans—7' entries» Chapman 1, Wickenden.2. 25 Heads Asparagus—4 entries; Osborne 1, Beetham 2. 12 Kidney Potatoes—G entries; Beetham 1, Chapman 2. 12RoundPotatoes—7 entries; Yaughan 1,- Wickenden 2, Elkins highly commonded. ' . w; 6 Onions (for present entries; Beetham 1 and 2, Wickenden highly commended (i Onion? (beat keeping)—l entry : Fitzgerald 1, Collection of Herbs—2 entries; Spackman 1, Beetham 2. Collection Potatoes, G varieties, 4 of each sort—l entry ; Elkins 1. Collection Vegetables, 4S different specioa—l entry; Fitzgerald 1. Leeks—l entry; Mrs Wagg highly commended. Best collection Preserved Fruit or Vegetables, bottled or otherwise, exhibitor to label on exhibit date of roesorving, and to have been preserved noPkss than six months—l entry; Everett 1.

Class V-District Farm Produce. 'Best Collection of Cereals, not less than a peck of each sort—l entry; D, Guild for T. L. Thompson highly commended; Fresh Butter, 31b in fib pats—9 entries;' Wrigley 1, T. Brown 2, F. Shaw and W. B. Allen highly commended. Salt Butter, 101b or kegs—s entries; Buick 1, Harding 2, . Cheese—l entry; Shaw 1. 12 Hen's Eggs (heaviest)—2 entries; J, lorns 1, Wngley 2. Ham (to be cut if necessartflfa's entries; S. CampbeM, Hessey 2. Bacon, Side—3 entries; Campbell 1. Best locally-made Wirje—2 entries; T, Dixon 1, H,. Broom 2. " . Oiass Yl—Looal Productions, Penmanship (boys)— 3 entries; W, Bagge 1; F, Nicol 2, . Penmanship (girla)—B entries; Minnie Holdaway 1, Minnie Perry 2; Sarah Jenkins highly comniendecl. Best home-made Bread—B entries; Vaughan 1, Osborne 2, S; .Dagjr highly commended. , . . Plain Sewine; by girls under 15 years—' 4entries; Mary Boddington 1, Alico Galloway 2. '

Best pair men's sox—G entries; Mrs Sheen 1, Mrs Rockell 2, C. Holmes special. Best Collection Lady's fancy work—B entries; Miss Eockell 1,. Mrs Lowes 2, Emily Perry highly commended, Mrs Paige special. Best'drawing or painting—lß entries; Mrs Lowes l, Miss Lowes 2, Miss Lowes highly commended. Best specimen new local, industry—F. T. Redman highly commendfc, Best collection curios—2 Wntries; T. Bannister 1, Eric Chalmers highly commended. -

Drawing by' boy or girl—l entry; T, Bannister highly, commended. 'Crewel work—3 entries RockeH 1 and 2, N, Herbert highly commended,