Masterton Horticultural and Industrial Society.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2831, 24 February 1888, Page 2

Masterton Horticultural and Industrial Society.

Autumn Show.

President: Mr W- G. Beard; Vice Presi- ■•'■ dent: Mr Tho'sParsons;.Secretary and Treasurer,,Mr W. B. Chennells ; ■■ Committee '•; Mr W'. : G. Beard, Mr E; Collotte,;,Mr T.; Dixon, Mr D. Donald,"MrW. Everett," Mr A. ■' Elkins, Mr I 'Fitzgerald, Mr -T.. Gardener', Mr T. : Osborne, Mr D. S. Papworth, Mr G. M. Park, Mr ■E. Tayler, Mr S. Wiokenden.' .

The Autumn Show of the.Masterton Horticultural Society was held in the Drill Shed, yesterday, and despite the counter attraction in the evening of the benefit, entertainment at the Theatre; the attendance was very fair, and showed by the receipts £l7,' that there must have been about 450 .visitors during the'day, Last year it may be mentioned that the takings at the same show were £l6, The general characteristics of yesterday's display were a superior assortment of fruit and vegetables they being perhaps better than anything yet brought together in Masterton, and a great weakness in the competition for pot plants and cut flowers. The display in this latter line except for the beautiful exhibits of Mrs W. H. Beetham would not have been worthy of the name of a flower show, and it is greatly to be regretted that tho Society could not have induced more exhibitors to come forward. Cer.tainly the judges have the reservation of refusing a prize to anything not worthy of it, but all the awards yesterday were well deserved by the excellence of the articles, and those iii authority did not in any case havo to use this wise discretion. Still apart from this, if J the interest in flowers is to be kept up, something must be done to bring them forward, We think the fault'this time rested mainly with the mistake which was made in using the old schedule which in point of both classification and awards is. admittedly very crooked, and it is time it. was thoroughly revised from beginning to end. l'n the ladies fancy work'section,' this want is especially noticeable, and we think the very mueh'smailer selection represented at this show than last'one is duo to this cause of bad arrangement in the list both in definition of the exhibits, and in. the division of awards. In this last respect we .may mention, without going into detail, that a good deal of dissatisfaction has been expressed with regard to the allocation of the prize money, and especially with inference to the special prize awards. It is not our province to deal with this question, but it certainly is the Committee's, and we venture to suggest that a thorough revision of the schedule should at once be made, and that as regards special prize money, the matter of a proportional division could be settled much earlier without it being necessary to know the exact amount forthcoming It would not thus be left to the last moment and then have to be rushed through, With these introductory remarks we will go on to our comments on a few exhibits, asking, however, that any omissions will be overlooked, as it is impossible to secure exact precision in such a review, and the prize list is the real criterion of merit. The Judges were: Ladies' work, Mesdames Booth and Keith ; Pot Plants and Flowers, Messrs T. Kempton and M. Rockell;. Vegetables, Messrs H. fl. Jackson and T. Parsons, with a referee; Fruit, MessrsW.Everett, D..S. Papworth, andW. Kossiter; Apiarian, Messrs Barnard and Wallis; Painting, Mr Gaut; Writing, Messrs W. Sellar and J, Brown, POT PLANTS, In these Mrs Beetham had it all her own way, and with a numerous assortment of well-grown ' and carefully trained plants, secured most of the awards. Perhaps of her exhibits the ones which deserved special. mention were the Rex Begonias, one of the largest having leaves quite eighteen inches long, and we can also say with confidence, that in no show in the Colony could there have, been better specimens of the Tuberous Begonia than hers. The award for a new and rare plaut was gained by Mr 0. Thompson, who exhibited a costly orchid, the JErkks Affm Rom. The ferns -were exceptionally good, Mrs Beetham excelling in both foreign and native ferns, and Mr A, J. Bawson being strong more in native ones. We may state that in the latter, one fern struck us as being especially like the Acliantum Gmeiilimum, which isa South African specie, and would therefore be out of place in a collection of New Zealand ferns, The best orchid in the room was. Mr 0, Thompson's, a really fine plant with a curious looking flower, His seodliii" Begonias from last yeai's's. seed, too, were remarkable. In the all-comers' class for a collection of pot nlants, Mrs Beetham secured the place of honor, notwithstanding her large representation in other sections. Mrs Caselberg, who to second,' also had a nice selection of plants. CUT FLOWERS, Considering tho dry season, Miss Lilian ,Beard's and 'Miss Evelyn Beard's exhibits of roses were especi.ally.good, Mrs E, Tyler's tastefully

decorated epergne was qmtaa?feature of this class'; as alsojwas Mrs Freeth's tablebouquet ./:;■;/.: :; : ■';,,'■.; CHILDREN'S:OLAB3. ';:..;: The noticeable" subjects the wreath 'by Miss Alice fmwmi a cross by Miss Fanny Freeth. Mary Boddington, ;Master' Donald) E; jolmston and Miss Ella Walker also exhibited with credit. ; Very nice assortments of ferns were shown by Masters H. Gardner and W^Freeth.

ALL CjOMERS.-/ ,': Mr Gi'Thornpsbh. tob¥first!prize for cut-flowers with' eighteen good.greenhouse varieties. ■• x'.'v.. ;

'■; Fruits, ■■'■ / ' ''".; Mrs.E.Tayler, ;MrD; ;Dpnald.aiut' "'■' Mr A. Elkins were apparently the;; largest and most successful.exhibitors • here, With such a wonderful assortment of really first classi fruits at y would be impossible and; invidious to single out with satisfactipri indi- > ; ; vidual exhibits but we. might: remark upon' the exceptional-merit- of Mrs, •,' Tayler's nectarines, nuts and Mr Donald's apples, almonds, • a§p : early grapes, Mr Elkins figs aiid-cur-rents, Mrs 0. F. Gawith's really lovely peaches, and Mr W. G.-Beard's < and Dr Beard's exhibits. : : of the .same articles." Mr W. Francis!' apricots too were really; splendid; Jas. Nicol showed six fjma- : / ally fine pears. Mr 1 J; W.•Lang's cooking apples, and Mr Gruschow's apples for exhibition also were" very good, the latter showing great: cave in arrangement; and selection.' -Mr: J. Walker,- too, showed some very'fine apples, Mr T. Dixon's apples- also ■ were a fine exhibit. ; -V; ■'•■:'

• -. ■_• VEGETABLES. The display in this department was very large and very good.' Mr Jaa. Stuckey, of Bangituraau, anew exliibitor, and one whose garden eighteen . months ago was all bush, was exceedingly prominent "with; a 'splendid assortment of all kinds of vegetables. He took the place of honor and his gardener, Mr Herbert Oook, should not be without .mention in speaking of his success. Mr A. Elkins, too, showed up oxtreinely' well and as at last show contributed in a very large degree indeed to the success of th& vegetable display, ho securing no less' than about thirty prizes altogether, His cucumbers were remarlvabjkfine. Too Long's cauliflowers and puffins were'really good, and his lettuces were ■ exceptionally so. Mr J. Fitzgerald who had a generally strong array, was perhaps at his best .with onions, and •' savoy cabbagss. Mr W. Everett exhibited some good potatoes." , •

FARM PRODUCE, There was not an inferior article in the whole of this collection' Messrs J. Wellington, and A. Elkins, closely followed by Mr J. Fitzgerald being all well represented. •

' LOCAL PRODUCTIONS. 11l these perhaps the most striking were those of Mrs -Murray's pupils, some beautiful fancy leather work and several collections of wax flowers being very much admired. The ladies' fancy work department was as men- ; tioned in our introduction not so numerously contested as usual. In ' bread there were about twenty coinpe-. titors and some exceedingly:fine.spec- / iin'ens were shown, Mrs" Gigeer'? getting first prize, 'JwonglW. ; several others were' ■ as' - in favor among the '■: spectators. v . Other meritorious exhibits in this section were the collections in glass cases ■ of Masters F. Nicol and H. Bagge- of ' shells.corals, and curio's also d peacock, well stuffed and mouuted by Mr A. M.' Bradbury which exhibited by Miss Moore was an object of much.admiration.' Apiarian, . . Mr Thomas Dixon was, of course the leading exhibitor here, collection of hives, appliances, and honey, being simply unrivalled. We are glad, however, to see a new exhibitor coming forward in the person of H. Broom jun,, of the Waipoua Apiary, who showed the only observatory hive', with working bees, and also wax, and gained first awards for each, Below is the prize list in detail : OKASSL—POT PLANTS. ' First prizes 6s; second prizes Bb. Jiulges,—Messrs M. Kockell M T. Kempton junr. .'W 2 Geraniums, Mrs W. H. Beetham' 1 and 2, -^, 2 Geraniums bi-color, (variety), MrMj • W.H.Beetahmland2. ' , '^ 2 Begonias, rex, Mrs W. H\ Beetham'l and 2. ' : 2 Begonias, tuberous, MrsW.H. Beetham 1 and 2. 2 Fibrous-rooted Begonias, Mrs W. H, Beetham 1 and 2. 2 Coleus MrsW. H. Beetham 1 and 2. 3 Cockscombs, Mr A. Elkins 1 2, 2 Petunias, Mrs Caselberg 1. 2 Fuchsias (1 single, 1 double), Mrs W. H. Beetham 1 and 2. 2 Fuschias, variegated, Mrs W. H. Beetham 1 audi. Best Fuschia in the room MrsW. H, Beetham 1. 1 Rose, Mrs Tayler 1. Three Ornamental Foliage Plants, ' Mrs W. H. Beetham 1. A New or rare named plant, ucWefore exhibited hi Masterton, MrC. Thompson 1. Collection of6Ferns ingots, Mrs W. H. Beetham 1. 'i. Collection of G native Ferns iu potiW MrsW.H, Beetham 1. 7 Best Orchid, C. Thompson 1. Best achiminies, Mrs W.H. Beetham 1, CLASS I.- -ALL COMERS. • First Prize &l ; second prize 108. .Not less than 24pot plants, Mrs W.' H. Beetham 1; Mrs Caselberg 2, CLASS lI,—CUT FLOWFRS. First Prizes 4s; second prizes 2s. Best Hose in the room, Miss Lillian Beard 1, Mrs W. H. Beetham 2 and h.cG Eoses,-varieties, Miss Evelyn Beard 1. ' G Dahlias, E. Johnston 1. G Verbenas, Mrs W. H. Beatfam 1 ; and 2. Wi 6 Zinnias, Miss L. Beard h Miss K. Beard 2. ; 6 Carnations, Miss E. Beard 1, G Phlox Drummondi, Miss L, Beard 1; Master G, Beard 2; 'Mr A, Elkins h.C. ,'•.'.'- " '•' ■■:. Collection of Geraniums, 3 sorts,

Miss Ella Walker 1; Mrs Beetham 2, Table Boquet, not to exceed 10 inches, Mrs Freoth 1. Decorated Epergno or Vase, Mrs Taylor 1 and 2. CHILDREN'S CLASS Hand Boquet, not to exceed six inches, E. Johnston 1. Hand Boquet of Native flowers not to exceed six inches, Master A. Donald 1 and 2; ami Mr Dougall's prize value 10s Cd, Table Boquet not to exceed 10 inches, Miss Ella-Walker 1. Best Floral Device, Miss l'anny Freethl and 2. Best Pot Plant of any kind in flower. Miss Mary Boddington h.c. Best fern in pot, Master H, Gardener 1. Best collection ferns, Master W. Freeth 1, aud Mr Eton's prize value 10s Gd, H. Gardener 2. Children's work, Miss Cecilia Holmes, Ist (work box); Miss L, ToohiU, 2, (work box) Nollie York, special prize by Society. Wax Flowers Miss Nellie York 1, Best Model, S. Pemberton 1; Nellie York, special. CLASS lI.—ALL COMERS. A First prizes 12s Gd, second prizes 7s # " "fid. Eighteen varieties cut flowers, one of each, Mr C.-Thompson 1. CLASS 111, —FRUITS. First prizes, 4s; second prizes, 2a. 12 Filberts, E, Johnston 1, J. Wrigley 2. Gobbs, Mrs E. Taylerl ' wkd 2, E. Johnston h.c. Walnuts Mrs T). Donald 1. Medlars, Mrs E. Tayler 1; Mrs Donald 2. Peaches, Mrs Gawith 1, and T. G. Mason's special prize 10s; Mrs W. G. Beard 2; Dr Beard h.c. Nectarines Mrs E. Tayler 1;T. Dixon 2; Mrs D. Donald h.c. Plums, Mrs D. Donald 1; Mr A. Elkins 2; Mrs E. Tayler h.c. Apricots Mrs W. Francis 1; Mr W. G. Beard 2. Siberian crabs Mr J. Wrigley 1; Mrs Tayler 2; Mrs D. Donald 'h.c. (5 Quinces, Mr Stone 1 aud h.c.; Mr A. Elkins 2. G Pears, Mr J. Nicol 1; Mrs D. Donald 2. 12 Apples, desert, 4 varieties, Mrs D. Donald 1, and Mr W.G. Beard's prize 10s Gd, Mrs Taylor 2, Mr T. Dixon h.c. 12 Apples, culinary, 4 varieties, Mr J. W. Lang 1 and Mr W. G. Beard's prize 10s Gd; Mrs Tayler 2 and h.c.; Mr D. Donald h.c. Best G apples in the room, 8 varieties, Mrs Donald 1; T. Dixon 2; i J. Stuckey and Dr Beard h.c. 25 * cherries, Miss Wyeth 1; 25 Raspberries, Mr J. Stone 1; Mr A. Elkins 2. 25 Gooseberries, heaviest, H. Camp«ll. Plate of brambles H. Camp--11, Plate of Currants, red, A. Elkins 1 and 2. Plate of currants, white, A. Elkins 1 aud 2.2 bunches hothouse grapes, Mrs Donald 1. Melon best, Mrs Caselberg 1. Figs A Elkins 1 and 2; D. Donald h.c. Almonds, D, Donald 1. Class IV, Vegetables, First Prizes, 4s; Second Prizes 2s, 2 Cucumbers Frame, Mr A. Elkins 1 and 2, 2 Cucumbers Itidge, Too Long, 1. 2 Cabbages fit for table, Too Lone;, 1, J. Stuckey, 2, E. Johnston, h. c. 2 Cauliflowers, Too Long, 1.

8 Heads Celery, J. Fitzgerald 1, A. W. Cave 2, A. Elldns h. c. 2. Beets, Mrs Harding 1 and special, Mrs Caselberg 2, A. Elkins h. c. 4 "White Turnips, J, Fitzgerald 1, Too Long 2. 4 Yellow, Too Long 2, 4 Parsnips, J. Stuckey 1, A. Elkins 2, A. W. Cave h. c. 4 carrots, Mrs R. Donald 1, T. Wellington 2, J. Stuckey h. c. Let- . tuj|s, Too Long 1, Mrs Caselberg 2, jt' dpcks Rhubarb, J. Stuckey 1, A; «L Everett 2, and h. c. 12 Tomatoes, Mrs Tayler 1, Mrs W. G. Beard 2, A. Elkins h. c. 25 Pods Peas, J. Stuckey 1, T. Gardener 2, A. Elkins h. c. 25 Pods French Beans, Mrs R. Donald .1, Mrs Beetham 2 and h. c. 25 Pods Runner Beans, J. Stuckey 1, Too Long 2, A. W. Cave h. c. 12 Kidney Potatoes, J. Stuckey 1, A. Elkins 2, and h, c. 12 Round Potatoes, A. Everett 1, A. Elkins 2, H. Campbell h. c, 6 Onions for present use, J. Stuckey 1, A. Elkins 2, J. Fitzgerald h. c. G Onions, best keeping, J. Fitzgerald 1 and 2, A. Elkins h. c. Bunch Eschalots, A. Elkins 1, J. Stuckey- 2 and h. c. Collection of herbs, .varieties named, T. Gardener 1 and Minifie Bros, prize value 10s Gd. Collection of Potatoes, 6 varieties, 4 of each sort 7s Gd and 4s, H. Campbell 1, A. Elkins 2, W. Parker h.c, Collection of Vegetables, 8 different varieties, 7s Gd and 4s, J. Stuckey 1, and Caselberg and Co.'s special of 10s; J. Fitzgerald 2, A. Elkins h. c. 4 swrds,' W. Treen 1. 2 Marrows, J. Wrackey 1, A. Elkins 2, Mrs R. Donald li. c. Collection of Vegetables grown fjf by cottagers not employing labour, or y growing same for sale. W. Parker, special.

Class V—Disteict Farm Puoduce. First prize ss, second prize 2s Gd 6 Swede Turnips, T. Wellington 1 A. Elkins 2. 6 Carrots, T. Wellington 1, J Fitzgerald 2, E. Johnston h.c. 6 Mangold Wurtzels, A. Elkins 1, T. Wellington 2, J. Fitzgerald h.c. Best table butter, not less than 3lbs, without any stamp or mark, Mrs J. Harding 1 and Mr F. T. Redman's special prize of 15s, J.- Wrigley 2. Ham, to be cut if required, H. Campbell 1 and Messrs Townsend and Cowper's special prize of 10s Od. 12 Hen's eggs, heaviest, A. Hathaway 1, E.Johnston 2. Cuss IV.—Local Pboductions. agirsfc prize ss, second prize 2s, wßumanship, best specimen by any boy under 15 years of age, H, Muir 1 and A. Hendersen's special prize of 105,,W:-Byibrd 2. Penmanship, girls ditto,- Miss E. Kelleher 1, Miss Amy Donald 2. Bread, best' home-made W and home-baked, Mrs Geo. Beer 1, and Chamberlain Bros, special prize of 15s, Mrs G. Dixon 2. Mrs T.' 1 Tankersly h.c, Plain sewing for girls under 10 years, Miss L, Toohill 1. Knitting, best pair Men's sox, Miss E. Dale 1 and 2. Best collection of Ladies fancy work, Miss Harris 1 and Mr T. E. Price's special. Mrs Paige 2, Miss E. Dales h.c, Miss Annie Bryne special. Best drawing or painting, I. Cook 1. . First prize 10s, second prize ss, - Best specimen of new local industry Ufa W. Treen 1. jfifccial prize of 5s for best collection euros, F. Nicol 1. Drawing by boy or girl attending a public school within five miles of Masterton, W. Byford 1. • Class VIII.— Apiabun. Judges—Messrs Barnard and Wallis. First prize. ss, and, P, Dickon'

special prize,svaluo 21s, second prize 2s.

For the neatest and best got up tins. of extracted honey ready for market. Tins to be in eithor lib or 21b, or both, not less than ten tins, T. Dixon 1. For the best sample of extracted honey not less than lOlbs, T. Dixon 1 and 2, also takes Messrs Neill and J. Dixon's special prizes of 5s each. For the best collection of honey for market, the produce of one Apiary, T. Dixon 1. For the best Observatory hive stocked with bees and Queen at work, if possible, comb to be visible on both sides, H. Broom, jun., 1. For the best collection of Apiarian appliances, T Dixon 1. For the best sample of beeswax, not less than slbs. H. Broom jun, 1, T. Dixon 2. For the best moveable comb hive, with arrangements for surplus honey, T. Dixon 1. For the best sample of artificial comb foundation, T. Dixon 1.