Telegraphic.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 3141, 28 February 1889, Page 2

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Pegasus Tin.

James V A slicroft ■; mWy arge aßSemblage*of persons' : interestedv'iritbetindiseoveries atiPegasusto-day investigatfous, speoimens ; ; .pf J minerals obtained fir tlae di?triclC'l-: : bbmmitt«7wtts''formed to were the prdapebts of ,-:,"the; ,;arrialgamatiori;;": of iiiteresta;" y of/the of: /iheplaims, viritli the objeot of forming one ! strong company with'sufficient bapiial to : erect plaut, lay, tramways,; &0,. suffi.oieniforthe.kital-output. "vAlthbiigh-' Mt' • Mackay,■■: Government geologist, .is,-of course, reticent as to the: result;'of his inspection of the country,' pending bis report to "the Government, it in believed that he is favourably impressed with the appearances. - !';■' ■;.' s \ : /V'LATEE,;'■•:

'•'•■■ Wellington,' Thursday.. ' The Minister of Mines has received the following telegram from Mr Mackay, assistant geologist, now at Inyei'oai'gill, regarding the tin dis- ; covery;.— '.' i ayable character of alluvial.tin deposit not yet proved. Hooks are mioa,~chist, quartzile; and gnesße. No true-granite has yet boenobserved.. Eemarkabla' differ- , ence ;to the rest: pf the country, and it may prove to be granite. Ore.— The bauds are not sufficiently opened yet to afford, any means ot judging whether it is payable or not, It is' believed that .paying lodes will-be found. The country is jery,»ugh to prospeot, and '■difficult to get through." : :';' ; . v '''.;"".'•'.

The Abandoned Child.

DuNEDiN, February 27.

The police have, arrested Emms Brooklyn for the abandonment of her child, which'was found at Hallenstein's gate nearly, a year ago. -,- I • A Mare's Nest

Dunedin, February 27. In the. Custom's 'seizure it is believed the whole of the duty iavolveddoes uot amount to more than j£s outof nearly £IOOO on the whole shipment. The whole matter is a clerical mistake in making out the list from the invoice. Shirting was read for skirtings; the former is free, and the latter bears 20 per ceut duty. The mistake would have been discovered in the ordinary way by the Customs; because the cases with free goods are always examined.

New Zealand University

Auckland, February 27.

The annual session of the New Zealand University, Senate opened today at the City Council Chambers the Chancellor, Sir James Hector, pnsiding. In his opening address the Chancellordetailed the proceedings of the University for the past twelve months, and gave an abstract of the income and expenditure, showing a credit balance of £llOs 4s 3d.

The Natural Enemy.

Chrisiohuroh, Fobruary 27,

Complaints are rife that the. stoats and weasel tumod out to destroy the rabbits in North Canterbury, are, instead of doing so, killing the poultry on the farms, The. Sefton Farmer's Club have taken the matter up,, and are considering whut action is neoessary.'

Easter Encampment.

CHBiSTouußCH,'ler,ruary:27,

: Five" M.H.R.'s (Messrs Reeves, Longbfey, Lance, Walker, and Joyce) wired requesting th 9 Government to reconsider their decision not to. hold an Euster encampment.

Useful InstitutionGhristohurcu, February 27. The first annual meeting of the subscribers to the Rhodes Oonvales, cent Home was held this afternoon. The Committee reported that during the eight months which the Home had been open 44 inmates entered it, All except two chronic oases left cured. The receipts were £738, and the expenditure £641.

TE KOOTI SCAREA MIDNIGHT SCOOT,

\ \ Wellington, Thursday. The whole military force left l Opotiki at four o'clook this morning for the pah six miles out, where Te Kooti was. yesterday. On arrival a force of two'hundred natives were on the. road,. mounted, awaiting the troops. Major Porter rode forward and" was told Te Kooti had left during the night by an inland track for the Waikato country. The natives were put undor temporary arrest, but say they are returning to their homes, The troops'inarched baok to town, and Major Porter is wiring to the Premier for instructions. It will rfot be possible to follow Te Kooti on the track he baa gone by, but the troops may he ordered'ta Waikato.

'..'. :' : '.' " • ..'.Later. The Auckland Star's speoial correspondent with the Auckland contui! 'gent interviewed. To -Kooti on-their arrival at- Opotiki.' On riding into the pih the natives called but he'was a-obiof.of.the soldiers-and they gathered round him stispioiously, Ho assured them he Was; 7 ript,, and' explained wbohe was, and asked Te Kppti what his'intentions: Kooti. said I dm going to-morrow, and added-to, Waikato. Te Kooti j looks bloated, and apparently does not allow sufficient time to elapse between his drinks, His.sympathisers are astounded at the . turn' affairs have taken, and show an unmistakqable alteration in'their demeanor towards the pakehas. '• The bohaviour of the troops'inall hranohes js excellent, -.'-''• Auckland, Thursday. ■ . Kewi Manioppto has telegraphed to Mr ; W. J..Napier,; solicitor, instructing Win to defend. Te Kooti, if he is arrested;. .- ''-.-.

lasterton Horticultural and In- - dustrial Society. Autumn Show-Wednesday. February 27th, 1889.

Pbesident: Mr W. G.-Beard; Vice President ; Mr Thomas Parsons"; Committee; , Messrs WY Everett,. T. Gardner, Bawson, J, Fitzgerald, A. Elkins, S. >/,i; '>, '■': ■■ ■: ;

The :Autumti: Slidw^:lieidVin: .ilie si Prill HaU yeEterdajvproyed a great p success, both finalaoially." and;" iri-tbo g quality and :qaantityroflhe'pntries b generally.;:;';■- '':^:0 : a ■■ r POT .Theprincipalfeatureinthedispiav s of p,6t plants was tile ; splendid Übw a of ferns. ■"; Mr "took; first J prize for; a collection ; ;of six,iffbiob a included some of the finest varieties v ever shown looally. Mr.Papwdrth a and Mrs Beetham took "second and a third respectively',' whilst; inn New' i ZBalandnatiyesMrs'Beetham'seoured'.t the premier [position, -Mr' Rawsori ! showing half a dozen in the same; ] class, 1 of excellent growth and ohoice i variety; 1 'Mr Papwprth; secured first 1 honors for the bestferh in theroom a with a beautifully grown specimen of I the biid'B nest fern, Asplenium Kidtts e ■■Aits. The same exhibitor- also took f second and" third prizes with ..a i Bleehmanßrcucilkmismi a Platf ] cirium Grande, r -both ohoioe (plants, i In the children's "class, also, the t ferns Bhown were well worthy of 1 exhibition, and commanded a great ] deal; of, attention. ' The collection f shown ?'by H. Gardner deservedly ( obtained-a first prize, and'contained i several -rare kinds,v'Mrs .Wilton ( entered for exhibition a well grown ( and nicely variegated fern. Ther [

were also several I'talycerhim A kicwne [ which are so named from their extra- i ordinary resomblauce in ehape.to a ( stag's horn. The, maiden hair fern ( included several choice varieties of | English, (Jape, and Native. : In j flowering plants, the priuoipal attrao- i tion was the beautiful; display.of i Bigonias. The scarlet and yellow bloom were quite a feature in; the show and the brilliant hues ( of the flowers, in marked contrast ; to the bright green peculiarly ■ shaped leases, were very attractive. ; Mrs Beetuam was the obief prize , taker, in bigonias, but there were several entered amongst the collections of twelve pot, plants that nere very beautiful. Of the display of geraniums and fuschias generally there is nothing to remark, except that they were" deficient in bloom and not well grown. The spring is decidedly the season of the year when theso favorites are seen to the best . advantage as far as their blowing powers are concerned, but we have frequently seen at autumn shows better grown geraniums and fuchsias ! than those on exhibition yesterday, more particularly in the lata class. , In flowering and-foliago plants the competition was confined to . two l exhibitors, which is no credit- to the district. At the last spring show we hailed'with joy the appearance of a new exhibitor on a large scale, whose plants were select and well grown, , and who gave promise- of taking a s leading place in this particular class. e We looked forward with interest to , the autumn show, thinking "the, new j! blood would oauso keener competition s and give a greater impetus to pot j plant cultivation,. and were sadly ~ disappointed to find there weve no entries from that quarter.- In con-' sequence doubtless of the dry summerthe cottagers' class tvas unrepresented,but'it certainly is not reasonable: to suppose that cultivators of pot plants i, in Masterton number less than half ') a dozen. The deficiency in flowering 3 plants was well made up in foliage d plants however, and the grand display of brilliant leaved coleus proved a marked feature in the general collection. There were also several very graceful palms, bananas, dracentes, luarautas, and choice stove plants, 8 that fully made up for tho more i- homely fuchsia and geranium. Mrs '• Beet-ham ani Mr Papworth, being g the chief exhibitors, secured the e majority of prizes for their choice t. and highly creditable collections. For 1. the best new or rare plant of a kind e not previouslyexhibitedinMasterton, Mr Mark Wilton took first prize with a canna, commonly known as the Indian shot plant. Mr Papworth exhibited a maranta kerchoviana, and Mrs Beetbam the sensitive plant. Mrs Beetham also took' first and second awards for achiminies.

OUT FLOWERS. .This olasß was but poorly represented, owing to the dry season. There were a few choice roses, and Mr

Bossiter took first prize for the best six roses, varieties named. A second entry by the same exhibitor, was disqualified on account of the number of roses in the exhibit exceeding six. Mis G, Beard toolt first prize for the best rose, and Mis K. Beard second. There were some choice pansies shop, Mrs Beethani securing first prize, and Mr Parker second. Mis Beethani was also' the principal prizetaker in ; Verbenas, Zinnias, Phlox jDrummondi, and general collection of cut flowers. Mrs I'ayler secured first honors in Astors, of whioh there was a fair collection, while Mr- Chapman took first and second in geraniums,

There were several : choice table boquets, Mrs J. J. Freeth being deservedly awarded first place, In hand boquets Miss Mode Perry and. Miss Alice'Perry'.'took first .and second prizes respectively, and for ■the bestdecorated'-'epergue Mrs Taylor, took second prize there being no competition,' While referring to this class we must not forget to montipn a beautiful; exhibit by Miss Lowes of a Yucca. This specimen was one mass of beautiful white bloom, and stood two feet high. It was muoh admired. • ■

■ " ohildben'bcmss. 11l the Children's class there were several'-nice.' bjjggets". Miss - Jessie Perry and Miss E, ''Johnson taking first and second prizes respectfully.

Miss Caroline Kellilier took first for ajjoquet of native flowers ■; very tastefully arranged'. In plants Miss Amy Wilton wis the principal prizetaker, •■ 'Miss 1 phaprnan obtained a prize forihe best .arable fuschia. The ferns shown in this class were good, the collection by H, Gardner, whiob took a first prized being choice and. well.grown, ■'.-■'■

■:.':'■.. '"^..'-MoiT.v'" 1 :':■ The exhibitipt)' 6j. |n)it'yesterday, was decidedly'apredit to the district. •The greatest display was in apples, 1 and, 'judging by ihe.nurnber and yarjety of : the exhibits;. th.e> codlin moth.lia| not pleared pur or6bardf3.' OMi*"E.. Taylgr,.wljp lias perhaps tbe largest aud- best "stocked orchard-iii .the district, was well He , toptyiiehighest award:for #. beat; ;'apples in : the room, :; and for : . the-best gerald'took 'first ■#Tift,'--apples. ^ o :; higli^

commended for best six apples in'the room. Mr D. Donald had a's ery fine display of apples, and took second pnze for 12 dessert and best six apples In pears, Mr J. Nicol earned off all honors, seounng three prizes, and Mr J Stone did the samo in quinces, in whioh there were several entries. In crab apples Mr J.JVngley took the majority of prizes, and in medlars Mr Tajler and Mr D. Donald took first and second respectively. There was a tempting display of peaches, one lot shown being of an enoimous size. Jt did not, however, take the prize on that account, hut had to give way to a choicer variety exhibited by Mis Gawitk, Mi Fitton showed a dish of peaohes, and was highly commended In nectarines, the show was not supeuoi to former jeaia although the prize takers weie good. Mr Taylei secured first and second awards, In plums there were several very choice collections, both dessert and culinaiy, Messia Elkins, Tayler, and U. Donald seounng the chief honors There were a good colleo tion of filberts, cobbs, and walnuts, Messrs E Johnson, E Tayler, and D. Donald taking fust in each respectively.. Miss! Vallarice,;iiid Messrs Elkins, .Chapman, and Wickenden had also good exhibits Mr J. Stuokey had .several excellent exhibits of fruit and took first prize for strawberries. Mr Eossiter Seom> ing second.:- Mr/..Stone; and .Mr Elkins lkd some wonderfully fine raspberries .considering the time of the vyear, ■.-, and the ■ former exhibitor had splendid ; / prize : .takers/in; Brambles.: There/was a large plateful of gooseberries exhibited by Miss Campbell which certainly deserved a prize but was disrjualined.on account of the number: exceeding. 25,<' the quantity required by. the catalogue/ This cause of disqualification applied to 'i entries/ in brambles, and we thinkit would :be better, for the Committee to malce tlia quantity 26 or upwards, except of course where the award' is given by weight, v as.in gooseberries'■• in Spring, then, the number must be fixed.. There were several entries of currants, W. Everett taking; first;and second in red and second in white, Mr Wickenden taking first in the latter, Messrs Rossiter and Elkins also'had some very good specimens. Mr.Elkins had a good show of figs whioh deservedly took first .and second awards, Mr Donald's exhibit being" only commended; .The last named exhibitor took the first two prizes in almonds' without opposition. There was a very .fair-'show of grapes, but not so good as on some former occasion, Mr E. Tayler took the chief prizes.

;_ VEOETABLES. . There were more entries in this class than has ever been recorded at any previous Show in Masterton, Messrs Stuckey, Elkins, Fitzgerald, Wickenden, Donald were the principal competitors and prizetakers. The cuoumbers were .very, fine and well grown. 'Mr R. Donald had excellent, specimens of white ridge cucumber, : ,with which he secured two prizes. ■ In celery and gourds he was. also .very, successful! There were some splendid specimens of potatoes, Messrs Elkins and Wickendentaking first prizes,.and Messrs E, Johnston • and Compton second. Mr Stuckey secured first for the best collection, with Messrs Elkins and Wickerson next in order. In onions, the show was a deoided credit to the district.' There'were some" grand large Giant . Rocoas exhibited by Messrs Elkins and Fitz-. Gerald, for which they took first and second "awards respectively, Messrs Fitzgerald, Johnston, and Stuokey taking 1,2, and Bin keeping variety/ The cabbages (for table) were incon-; sequence of the dry season not up to the mark, but-there/was a capital of v pickling cabbage, the prize takers- being Messrs Stuckey, Elkins, and T. Dixon. Miss Vallance sent in very nice samples of beet and white turnips and was awarded a first prize in each case. For the best collection'of vegetables grown by cottagers not employing labor, Mr Berryman and -Mr Parker deservedly took first and second prizes, and Messrs Stuokey, Elkins, and Wiok'endeu wore prize takers for the best eight varieties of vegetables, and their collections were really excellent.' Mr T. Gardner (1) and Mrs Beetham (2) had very good collections of herbs with the names attached, and Mr Elkins took first and second in garlio, The show of bunch eschalots was' good, Mr Everett's being considered the best sample. The display of tomatoes attracted considerable attention and the entrieß were numerous. Mr Tayler took the ohief prizes with well-grown specimens. The climate of theWairarapa seems well suited to the growth of this useful vegetable, j and when it is known to what a variety of purposes it can be put it is ! a wonder more of them are not grown for the market. (Jut green they make j a good preserve and when ripe are an excellent dish for tho tabic

FAHM HWDUOE. Thij blass.was not well represented, although what was exhibited showed excellent qualities. Mrs Wrigley took a first prize for table, butter. The first ham and bacon, by Mr H. Campbell, it would be difficult to beat anywhere.- The best locallymade wine was a great attraction. Two samples of claret, 1887 and 1888 entered by Mrs Beethain were very good, the former, more especially, being of good color-and flavour. These wines will no' doubt "improve with age. There were also samples of■ elder wine,• honey wine,' and lemon wine, It would perhaps in future be .better to judge the grape wine separately from the others, as there can be no comparison between thorn.

LOCAL PRODUCTIONS,

This class did not receivo the support of qui 1 local tradesmon, In former years we have seen excellent specimens of tho smith's, saddler's, and cabinet maker's art displayed at the Society's Shows, but not a single entry was made this year in either class. There were several entries' in home-made baked bread, Mrs Iggulden, Mrs Baker, and. Mrs Osborne taking awards in them respectively, It is. rather amusing to stand by and hear visitors occasionallyremarking," Oh. I could haye sjjop a ftetter loaf than that." But why don't thoy do it ? In freehand drawing Miss Jessie Perry took first and third, and Miss Alice Peny second prizes, In-writing, the entries were numerous, but there were very few specimens of wellformed hands,

home wore; The entries in this class wore numerous, especially in the fancy work, In plain' sewing the com. petition was meagre, but the specimen that took first prize by Georgina Grey, a ten year old child, showed very neat work. In plain and fancy kujtting the Apprize was. taken by Mrs G&tyith fora'pairof ourtains and | the seoond by Mrs Cullon for a •"'*"""! of kiM NX. & The

~ —-—^jtdH latter woik was donoj by a machine and commanded a deal of attention fioni the Had the knitting machine been limited with the work it 'would have* 1 oaused moreas'ed interest <Wtbe exhibits. * ; ▼ "■"'"m^ APIARIAN CLABS. \ \*s There were three jompetitois in this class, Messrs H, Broom, T. i, 4-A Dixon, andW. Lenz. • The former " ?}, $ snovsed specimen of extracted honey only, which was -of quality, Mr Lenz exhibited a < £s& collection of honey m tins and bottles ready for the market and got up in a very creditable style l & His extiacted honey also was a very \ good sample, and a speoiaien of comb <, honey was well* worthy of apprize. * * He also showed a.honey extractor, v> 'i* r two hives, and a collection of honey* v 2. providing plants. Mi T. Dixon went into the thing scientifically. He had a pyfamidal stand, on whioh was ' arranged in a very tasteful manner , }\ in neat tms, glass jars, and bottles, < ]l< samples'of hone), in quantities ' , langmgfromllbto 51b eaohjjjf display was much admired, &>aßa ' exhibitswith theneat., colored crowd; around There were also tivpgla'sl3'cases3on^vi§!§£ig taiuihg Bpecimebs of: the best me^bd^l-^;,?§ of preparing honey in / thei "comb' t.he-',inarketi' ; ; oxbibited.an- un-cappirig; extractoriaiidßeTOralhoney^piantsV^K^^

gencral:Batisfe6tioh ; we nospecialcomplaiht,/;TJie- : are: the -names o£. the''judges":• PoVf plantsXafid out .flowers, Keraptoh, juhi, "and T. Osborne; fruit, Messrs D. S. Papworth, J. M. Rook el, and W. Eossiter; vegetables,- , v > Messrs'T. Keinpton.Jun., ', Papworth, and J. M. Eockell; home work,,Mesdaraes Beard, BodiJjkton, l . and Yon Sturmer; writing, pressrs ■ ', 'Payton-'and Bellar; honey, Messrs' Roberts and Hear. .The/Committee as a whole were r -~ constituted a staging oommittee, and" got through their work before twelve o'clock. The judging was not finished l[ until half past two o'clock, at which time the doors were opened ttsthe public/ « w -The Secretary, Mr W. B.Chon- %l uells, peiformed his varied duties •with'.despatch, and gave geueral , satisfaction and attention to the exhibitors and press representatives. Mrs.E. Tayler had, a fruit and " refreshment stall, and appeared to be doing a satisfactory business. The iite'ndanco in the evoning was largerthan is usual at the Autumn Show, and the proceedings were ! enlivened by Mr Pearson's tfand i. playing Beyeral well rendered operatic •* ■ selections. The takings at the door i amounted to £22 ss, The Corn- ! mitteeare to be congratulated upon' ■ the.success of the Show from every ' aspect. The following is the v prize , liski ~ M \ -■ FOI TLiKTS. ) , 2 Geraniums, 1 ontry,' Mrs Beetham I ■!.; 2 Geraniums, bi-color (vaiiety), 2 ' etitrioß, Mrs Eectham 2j 2 Geraniums, "' , tri-color (variety) 1 entry, Mrs Beetham i 1; 2 Begonias, rex, 2 entries, Mrs . Beetham 1 and 2; 2 Beuoniaa, tuberous, 1 2 entries, Mrs Beetham 1 and 2 j 2 1 Coleus, 2 ontrics, Mrs Beetham 1 and t 2j Fusohia, 3 entries, Mis Beetham 1 l and h. 0., Allpass 2; 2 Fuachia'a tl single, , t double), 1 ontry, Mrs Beetham 1; 2 [ Fiischias, (variegated), 1 -entry, M, \Vllton2;4StovourGrcDnhoUßß?Biis, " I 2 entries, Mrs Beetham 1, Papnoriß; 1 3 ornamental luliago Plants. 2 erlmeai ■. Mrs Beetham ], Papworth 2 j Collection ' 1 of'l2'plauta, 2 entries, D. S. Papworth ! 1, Mrs Buutham 2; Now or Rare Named ' ,' j Plant not befor exhibited inMasterton, ' ? ,: 4 Jntries,'M, Wilton 1, Papworth 2 and l '\ ' Collection of six Ferns in pots, 5 , \ '. entries,;Hawaon 1, Papworth 2, Mrs ' Beetham h. 0.; Collection of six. Native 1 Ferns in pots, 2 ontiiea, Mrs Beetham 3 1, Rawaon 2j Best Orchid, 1 entry, P, S, , Papworth lj Beat Achimlnies, 9 Mrs)Beetham 1 and 2; Best Few enj tries, D. S. Papworth 1, 2, andffi 1 V. / QUI JMWBKS. • B Best. Roso in tho room, 5 entries, , ''l W,G.Beard land 2; C Ruses (varie- ' t ties), 1 entry, fioasitei 1; 12 Pansiea < (varities), 4 entiiea, Mrs Beetham 1, • Parker 2; 0 Verbonas (varieties), 2 ! , entries, Mrs Beetham-1 and 2; 6 i Asters (varietios) 4 ontries, E, Tayler 1, B Mrs Beetham 2, Miss Rookell h. 0,; 8 , i j Zinnia's (varieties), 2 entries, Mrß ■ iJeethbin 1, W. G. Beard 2; 6 Oarna- " tions (varietios), 1 entry, W. G<Bear4 1 -l.jfl..Phlox Drummjndi (varietiPßl,2 3 entries, Mrs Beetham 1 and 2; Collear tion Geraniums, 8 sorts, 4 entries, F, , Chapman 1, Miss Rockell 2; General s Collection Cut Wowera. 12 single Btnlks, .■ - } each separate and different, 3 entries, i Mrs Beetham 1, F, Chapman 2; Table Boquot (not to exceed 10 inchos), 8 " entries, W, Froth 1, M. Wilton 21 _ • Hand Boquet (not to exceed 6 inches), i a entrieß, FhWio Porry 1, Alice Pcfiy f2.. . ' § ) , .. OniLDREN'L CLASS. _ Hand Buquet of Nativo not tMxceod i ' sin 3 entries, Jossio Poiry, ' 2iHdml Boquot of Katue Flowora,not 3 to' excoed C inches, 1 entry, Cary \ Kolloher, 1; Best Fern in pot, 4 entries, 1 3 Amy Wilton, 1; Best Geranium, 1 entry, l Amy Wilton 1, A. Walker 2, E. ' Freeth h,c ; Best Singlo Fusch'ia, 3 entries! Lowis Wilton 1, Amy Wilton 2, Mary Boddington, hc; Best Duuble i Fuadbia. 1 entry, Ncllio Chapman 1 j I Best 6 Ferns, 4 entries, H. Gardner 1, f Lewis Wilton 2, Willio Froethh o,i ' .

FKUITB, 12 Filberts, 10 entries, E. Johnson 1, ' F. Chapman, 2, J. Wrigley. he; 12 Cubbs i entries, E, Taylor 1, Misb Vallance 2 j 12 Walnuts, 4entiics, D. Donald 1 ( and hc, F. Chapnian, 2; 12 Medlars, 2 entneß, E. Taylor 1, D. Donald 2; 12 Peaches, 10 entries, Mrj Gawith 1, W. G. Beard 2, H. J. Fitlon ho, 12 Ncctauncs, 2 entries, E. Tayler 1 and 2; 12 Plums, 3 dessert varieties, 13 _ { eiitnes, A. Elkins 1 and h c, D. Donald 2; 12 Pluniß, 8 culinary varieties, 8 ' entries, E, Tayler I fund h o, A. Elkins 2,12 Siberian Crabs, 5 ontrivs, J. '| \Vrigloy 1 and 2, E. Tayler h o; 6 Quinces, 5 entries, J Stone 1 and 2, H. Bioomh c;oPears, 3entnos, 3. Nicol < - 1, 2, and h ct 12 Apples,-desert, 4 varieties, 12 entries, Fitzgerald, Ail). Donald 2, Alpass ho; 12 apples/cumwry 4 varieties, 14 entries, E, Tayler, 1, hjfif and c, Rossiter 2; Best six apples in tho J room, 3 varieties, 12 entries, E, Taylor 1, D, Donald 2, Fitzgerald h o, It. R, Meredith c; 25 Sliawboniea, 2 entries, > | "J. Stuckey 1, Rnssitor, 2\, 25 Raspberries, 6 entries, J. Stone 1, A, Elkins -' '-. i2andho;2ft Bramblos, 8 entries, J. Stone 1 and 2; Plate of Currants, red, l 3 entries, \V. Everett 1 and 2, Rossiter ho; Plate of Currants, white, 6 entries, i J : VYicknnden 1, TV. Everett 2, A. Elkins h c: 2 Bunches hothouse Grapes, 4 entries, E Taylor 1 and 2, D.Dopald I hc; G Figs, 3 ontrics, A. Elkins 1 and 2, D. Donald ho; 12 Almonds, 2 entries, ' \ D.Donald land ho, j

- veoeiabms. i £> 2 Cucumbers, frame, 6 entries, B. ,~X Taylor, 1,2, and, h,0.; 2 Cucumbers, .' ; ridge, 6 entries, Toolonf; 1, B.'Donalfl ' -'„. 2 and h. 0.; 2 Cabbages, fit for table, % - ~\ entries, Ah Lop 1, Too Long 2; 2 Red Cabbapes, for pickling, 6 entries, Jas, ,' * Stuckey 1, A. Elkins 2, T. Dixon h.e.; . . 2 heads Colery, 3 entries, Toolong 1, ft. •' - Donald 2; 2 Beets, 10 entries, A. -\^~'< Elkins, 1 and 2, J, Stuckey"h.c.; 4 /-J White Turnips, 6 entries, Miss Vallanco ■',:- „' 1, Ah Lop 2i 4 Parsnips, 8 entries, J.' '' -1--Stuol-ey, 1,2 and h.c. j i Carrots, |Ug,' - -"-^ 10 entries, J. Stuckey 1 and-'jpi, Elkino h,c,; 2 Cos Lettuces, 1 'entry/ ' Toolpng 1; 2 Cabbage' Lettuces, 1 entry, <-vA Miß9 Valla'nco 1; 2 Sticks Rhubarb, 14 entries, J. Stuokey 1 and 2; 12 Toma- =, toes,9entries, U. Tavler laid2, Q. Bear.d h.o. f 25 pod Pmj, 8 wirittVv^*£

V;.:: 'J J Stwkoy 1 aud 2; 25 pods Frmwli| :o ;-Beaus, 0 entries, T.-Gardner 1, W. '., vMoKemio 2; 25 pods'Uunuer Beans, 7 .entries, J. Stuckuy 1 and'h.o,, Too Long -j. l ;. 2) 25 Broad Beaus, 2 entries, Too : Long I, J. Stuokey 2';-TiKidney PotaW'tous, 11 entries, J, Stuckey 1, E. Y Joiiujon 2, Mrs Beetham h.'o.; 12 './ Round Potatoes, 7eutrie.3, A.^lkina! ■ aiid 2, Compton h,0,;. 6 Onious, 9 >'-entries, A. Klkiiia 1 and,2,'; Fitzgerald ; , : v h'.b.; li Onions host keeping, 8-ontries, '.". J. Fitzgerald 1, B, Johnson 2, Jas, ■' Stuokey h,c; Bunch Kschulots, !) entries, W. Eveiott 1, J. Stuckey 2; •; 2 heads Garlic, 5 entries, A, litems' 1 and2, Mrs Beetham, h,0.; Collection • Herbs, 2 entries,' T. Gardner 1, Mrs = Beothani 2; .Collection' Potatoes, fl "varieties, J. Stuckey 1, A. Elkins 2, J. Wickendou h.c; Collection Vet'otnbles, 8 diffeicnt varieties, 3 entries, Jas, Stuckey 1, W, G, Beard 2; 2 Gourds or ■Pumpkins,2entries, l l'flo Long 1, R. ■ 'Donald 2; 2 Marrows, fame variety, 14 ■:■;-. entries. All Lopl, J. Stuokey2and h.c; 11 BrußSfils Sprouts, 1 entry, J. Stuokey lj Best new variety (if vegetable, not previously oxhibited in Masterton, ,1 entry, J. Stuokey 1; Collection nf Vegetables ■ ■, prawn by cottagers not employing labor : -v or growing same for Bale, 2 ontries, J. &a Berryman 1, F, W. Parker 2; Ciilleojt£,tion Preserved Fruits, 8 entries, Mrs W : . Beetham 1, T. Dixon .2, Alpass h.c.; t,;/ Best locally grown vegetable seeds, 1 "'".' entry, J. Stuokey 1. ■."':'■'. ' .' Farm Phoduob. • • 8 Swede turnips, 1 entry, T, .Welling- ■ ton 1 j 6 carrots, 1 entry, Fitzgerald 1; ; 6 Mangold Wurtzels, 1 entry, T, Wei- . lington 1 j Table butter, fit for market, not less than three pounds, J entry, J. Wrigley 1 j ham, to bo cut, if required, : 1 entry, H. Campbell 1; Flitch of bacon, to bo cut if required, 1 entry B, Campbell 1; Best locally made wine, T entries, Mrs Beetham,!, E, Hathaway

Local Productions. / Wood Cabinetwuro, 1. entry, 'Miss Morris I; Home-made and homo-baked ,'" braid, ICentries,Mrs Ig/ulden l,Mrs '■■ Baker 2, T. Osborne h.c; Drawing,. 2 ontries, Miss Alice Perry 1; A, J. Rawson h.c; Drawmg by boy or girl, attending public schools in U'auurapa district, 3 entries. Jeisie Perry 1 and h.o, Alice Perry 2; Boy's writing, 0 entries, 'jjfjos. Benuitigton 1 j Alf. MoEwen 2; '-• Girls' writintr, 10 entries, Besßio Perry 1; Helen Kean 2. HOME WORK. • Plain-'Sewing,'2 ontries. Goorgina Gray 1, Alice Vallanco 2; Knitting, plain aud fancy, 2 entries, Mrs Clements 1, Crowel work, in wool

or silk, 3 entrioi, Mrs P,h,'9 1, E. . f . Ha'thaway 2, F. Chapman h.c; m\ ftlacrftme 2 entries, Miss Brown %.i 1, Miss Ruckcl) 2; Cross Stitch, 1 entry, Miss Uockeil 1; Berlin Wool Work, 0 entries, Mrs La Kooho 1, Hiss J. Gray 2;F. Chapman ho., Alice Smith o.; Wax fruit and FWeri, 2 entries, Nellie Yntk 1} Annie Byrne 2; Appliuue Wjik, 2 entries, Alias Biwn 1, Mrs Giiwith 2; Embroidery, white or colored, 1 entry, Mrs It, F. Davy 1; Darned Notting. 1 entry, Mrs Kockell 1; Cone Work, 1 entry, Mis 3 Morris 1, AFJAKIAN.

Best aud most attractive inothod of prepjting Cuiiib Huney for market, packets to contain not less than 121bs in lib sections, 1 entry, T. Dixon 1; Sample Extracted Honey, nut less than 10IM entries, T. Dixon I, H. Broom 2; Colled ion of Honoy for Market, tho

p.-oJ nco of ono Apiary, 2 entries, T, , Dixon J, W, Lena 2; Sample of Comb •A Honey in lib sections, not less than entry, T. Dixon 1 j Collection of Honey Plants, 1 entry, T, Dixon 1. SPECIAL PRIZES. * Mr .T. G, Mason's (value) 10s Cd, Collection IS plants, D. S. l'npvriirth; . Mr A. Eikins. 7s (id, General Collection out flowers, Mrs Beotluvn; Mrs Cranmer 6s, best (i ferns, 11 Gardner; Mr Eikins, 7s.Od, 12 peaches, Mrs Gawithj Mr W. 6. Beard,, 10s 6d, 12 desert apples, J, ■Fitzgerald; Mr J. P. Cowie, 6s, 12 culinary apples, E. 'J'ayler; Mr Eikins, 7«od, 2 frame cticuinbcra, E. Tayler; Mr Eikins, 7s (id, 12 tomatoes, E, Tayler; jfcji Mr Ja?. Elliott, (value) 7s fld, collection '3I~. vegetables, J, Stuckey"; Mr' W. U. • Beard. 10s (id, collection cottagers, J. Berriman ; Messrs Townsend & Cowper, (value) 10s fid, collection preserved fruit; Mrs Beetham; Mr James Stuckey, 10s 6d ; collection »f seeds, J, Stuckey; Mrs W. fl. Beetham, 10s 6d, table butter, J. Wrii>!ey; Mr F, T. Redman's box of tea (value) 10s Bd, best locally ; made wiue, Mrs. Beetham ;Mr W. Dougall, broach, (value) 10s Cd, home ; mado bread, Mrs Iggulden; Mrs \V, H, Vjtßeetliam, 10s (id, drawing,' Jessie Perry; wllra'W, H. Beetham, Bs, plain sewing, GeorginaGrayjMrT, E, Price, (value) 10s Od, knitting, Mrs Clements; Mr T. E. Price, 103 Od, crowl work, Mrs Paige • Mr Heury Owen, 10s Cd, Berlin woolwork, Mrs Moche; Mr P. Dickson, . 10a u'd, embroidery, Mrs It. F. Davey; Mrs W. fl, Beetham, 6s, darning sox, no entry; Olumberlain Bros,, bag of ! flour, (value) 15s, sample extracted honey, T, Dixon ; Mr Alex, Henderson's bee clock (value) 10s Od, boys writing, J. Bennington 1, Alf MoEwen 2 j Orris writing, ht prize 4s, 2nd 2, Bessie Perry 1, Helen Kean 2; Messrs J. Graham and Co.V pair of handsome majolica vases , for tho host collection of vegetables grown from seed supplied by Nirmno& Blair, Dunedin, J. Fitzs/erald.

Testimonial to Mr Thomas Mackay-

A very pleasant meeting took place :atTinuilaßt Saturday evening, Mr Matinsell occupied the cbair. A few friends of Mr Thomas Mackay's had invited him to be present on the occasion, Tho Chairman said the purpose tor which tho meeting was held did not call for long speech making, and he would proceed to road the Testimonial, which was as follows —We the undersigned in recognition of the many publio services rendered by you as Chairman of School Commiitee, Licensing Committee, E6ad Board and County Council, and especially us our representative in the Council for''the Cashpoint Riding, desire to present you with a pnr.so as a amill token of our appreciation of the time and attention you have so generously devoted to the benefits of some thirty of tho residents. In banding Mr.Mackay the purse the Chairman said the words of the Testimonial convoyed the'real esteem in which he was hold, Mr Mackay in reply said that be was suprisedand pleased at tho esteem in which ho was assured the Tinui settlers held him, The work he had done for the district was purelyalabor of love, and ho could assure them thut' it was tho severest wrench he had ever experienced when be severed his connection with local duties, He thanked them for their generosity, and said b's fully appreciated the many kindnesses he had received, and the support that had been given'to him time after time, when returned as a member of the various Local Bodies. He also said he was proud of the support he had received from the members of the several Local Bodies in carrying out his duties as Chairman, and testified to tho efficiency of tho officers, who be said were all good men and true, Again be thanked them for the Testimonial, Mr McHutchon said he had something to do with taking around the testimonial, and regretted that he had not had it,to take round when Mr Mackay took his family out of the district as the. number of subscribers -would then have been more than

'double what they were now but be jjfe -hoped Mr Mackay .would consider that times were not so prosperous as they had been, Mr Groves said he , quite agreed with the last speaker, and>be would bave been muoh better . pleased bad the amount been four \ , times what it waif, as he considered the i; .. .to ; Mr

Mackay fouhe lime and money he hud spent especially as be had no eellisli motive to induco him to do bo, Ho could say without four of contradiction that MiyMaokay wasbyfar the best publio man they ever had, and ho had done more than any other man for the district and concluded by wishing that Mr Mackay was the owner'oMo,ooo acres of laud amongst them, This ended the proceedings and the meeting dispersed, .'•.'•.-:■ \'.