Masterton Horticultural and Industrial Society.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume X, Issue 3372, 28 November 1889, Page 2

Masterton Horticultural and Industrial Society.

_ The Spring Show under the auspices of the abovo Sooiety vraa a ronmrkable bucccb3, althotigli tlio weather to a considerable oxlent interfered with the takings at the door. In point of number and quality the exhibits were far ahead of any previous Spring Show, and the keen.ness of the competition amongst exhibitors from all parts of the Wairarapii must have been very encouraging to the Committee of Management. - Of course there was the usual amount of heartburnings amount a section of the unsuccessful ones, but though all could not obtain prizes, yet, all tlio articles shown, with but very few oxcoptions, wero deserving of tliem, us it was acknow-

ledged by visitors from other districts 1 tint the quality of the exhibits wits ( equal, if not superior, to the general- ] ity of Colonial shows. The Commit- I tee were (ill early at their duty, and .1 the work of reeeivi.ig entries and i staging was got through without a hitch. The judging, as was to be 1 expected where competition was so 1 close, was not completed until late, and tlio doors were not opened to the public until half past two o'clock. The judges and steward? then ad- ; jounied to partake of tbe welcome and excellent luncheon provided by Mr Elktns, ol the Club Hotel, and which, after their lengthy and arduous duties they wero just in fettle t« do justice to. POT JUSTS. The first thing to attract, the attention 011 entering the show room was the magnificent display of foliage and flowering plants, which including a lavg • anil choice lot of forns, occupied a tablo iho full length of the building, the front part of the stage, and covered 1 considerable space 011 tbe wall side. The principal exhibitors in this class were town residents, the wet weather preventing some residing at a distance, who had ■ intimated their intention to enter for competition, from doing so. Amongst the names most' frequently repeated were Mrs W. H. Becthaui, to whom the Society and visitors were indebted foraverychoiceandvariedassovtment, 11 r James Russell, Mr;*. J. Rawson, more especially in ferns, and Mr A, Elkins, an old supporter of the show who took a strong lead in this class in former years, but had latterly turned his attention toother branches and ceased to show pot plants. Having recently secured the services of an excellent gardener, Mr McSorlej lie is again to the front, and will, no doubt, be as large a contributor and as successful a competitor in the future as he was in the past. There are others too, in a smaller way equally deserving of special mention did space permit. There ire growers in and around Masterton who (lid not show this spring but who we. have every reason to believe will be • well represented at the Autumn show. : Move competition in collections of; I stove and greenhouse plants would do 1 good, as many of tbe more costly and ' choice plants shown yesterday have ; taken the prizes season after season | without a break.

Pelargoniums, the first oil the catalogue showed up good ns a whole. A few of the plants were straggly grown, the Regals, however, making up for any deficiency there might he in the show of fancy varieties, Amongst them being the Maria Angis Beauty'of Ox toil, and Duchess of Bedford varieties. Mr J. llitssell sccuved first honors and Mrs Beetliam second, being the principal exhibitors. In Geraniums the competition was not what might have been expected and we heard the remark, made at almost every show, but always too Into," Oh, I wish 1 lmd entered, now, I could have taken a prize." Some people are afraid to show their plants for fear they would not bo up to the necessary standard and then aro chagrined to find that what they have at home would excel anything exhibited, It is much better for all who jail, to show, as by so doing tlioy not only stand a chance of a prize but increase the interest in the competition and benefit the visitors by inducing many others to try what they can do. The Geraniums sliown although few in number worn well grown nice plants tlio prizes falling to Mrs Beetliam and Mr J. Kussell, tin; former taking the majority. There were tlireo entries in the ivy-leaved varioty but only two plants wore really good and they secured first urine no other being awarded. There was no competition in Calceolarias ill which class Mrs Beetliam secured first. Wo did not expect to see such a good display in Cinerarius so late in the season. There were fosr exhibits and they made a nice addition to tlio attractions of the show, Mrs Beetliam and Mrs Wilton took first and second prizes respectively. Mrs Beetliam was the only exhibitor in Bigonias and secured three prizes. The season is not far enough advance - ] to develop the colours in the Coleus in which class there were three entries Mr Hiking taking first and Mrs Beetliam second. There wei'o four very nice plants shown in Pctunis, Mr Elkins and Mrs Paylon taking first and second respectively. Fuchsias showed up very well for the time of llio year. There' were, several fine large plants with plonty of bloom, The first prize for the best fuchsia was taken with a well grown plant of tlio varioty commonly called "Ladies Crinoline" and the second with a "Lord Beaconsfield." The "Chicago" and ''Monarch" secured the prize for tlio tat two, all of which fell to Mrs Beetliam, who also secured all honors in variegated. Mr J. Kussell had no competition against his two entries in pot roses for which ho secured prizes, the first being a Marshall Neil. There wefe three entries in Cactus' two• \yiiife urn) a red, the prizes falling to Mr} ? . Chfipnpra, aiid Mr -J. Kussell. In stove or greenhqi|sp plpts soipe nico varieties wore shown amongst, wliiulnvo noticed, Palii}B, Salvias, Ficus Elastioa, (India Rubber tree,) and MusaEnsete (Banana). Mrs Beetliam taking first and Mr J. liussell second. There were three entries in Ornamental Shrubs, the collection as a whole was yery good and included Caima, liigonia Metallica, and variegated Seedum. For the best new or rare plant the less paid the t-etter. It was ticketed f (Jkeiy Ifjly" tiijd received a first prijso.. Possibly the judges did not recognise the "Baby Plant." Mr F. \V T , Parker took first prize in Orchids for a Cattleya Citrjiin, showing two splendid large flowers from one pseudo. Mrs Beetliam and Mr Elkins allowed some very nieo collections of twelve plants and took first aqd second prizes respectively, Mrs Beetliam and Mi' J. Stone following jn the same order in ornamental, in V/hfcl) fhere wero three entries. Tiiesliowof tfenisi yoi;y &tj.rac-, tive and tlia prizes were well competed fpiv There were seven entries for tl)0 host lorn, the first award fulling to Mrs Beetliam for an Aspleniura Aldus' • Avis,- (bjrcls ueat) and tlia

second to Mr A. J. Rawson. for a h Todea Superba, a splendid specimen ji of the Prince of Wales' feather. We & also notiood two nice samples of tho J Platycerium (staghorn), For the t! best six ferns thera were (our entries, J and they made a'very nice show by a themselves on the stage floor n which boing lower thou tlio ordinary ti | show tables, allowed ihe.plantg to be a seen to greater advantage. CJiifor- q tunately, this was marred in the I evening by seats being placed immo- s diately in front of them and, being s occupied tlw whole of tho time, j visitors were unable to approach ti tliem within reasonable distance for e inspection. Mr Rawspn and Mrs q Bcetham were tbe principal oxhibi* 0 tors, tho former securing two prizos c and the latter being - highly com; jj mended. There were some splendid [ varieties among the collections, iu- a eluding osmunda, regalis (English c Royal), and several beautiful Adian. t turns, tho most noticable A. Scutum e and A Gracillimum. Mr Rawson f also Bocured first for tbe best six ■ native ferns, andMrslicethamsocond. 11 Tile collection included several beau- j tiful specimens of New Zealand ferns. } Children's Class, \ In this class ferns called forth tho ( greatest competition, and tho child- ( ren are to bo congratulalod upon the 1 success of their exhibition. For the ( best single fern the first prize fell to ( Bertie Gardner for a beautiful Prince ; of Wales' feather, quite equal to tho ( second prize-taker of the same des- f cription shown in the adu t class. ] Fanny Elkins took second with a , nicely grown English lady fern , {.Uliyrium Appleby Anum),Collodion | of six form, Bertie Gardner first and t Ernest Freeth second, contained , several chcice varieties, including , aspleniumilaccillum and A.falcatmu. In tbe remainder of the section in pot plants, L, Wilton was tho only ; exhibitor, and obtained three first , prizes. There were fivo entries : in hand bouquets, made in the room, JuliaPcrryiirst, AinyPownallsecond. , Cut Flowers, , • Gome exception was taken to the I judges' decisions in roses. There 1 were a great many entries of really I excellent flowers, although thero 1 was not wanting evidence that the show was held quite a week late for , this queen of flowers tn be seen at ! its best. lioses should be raado a i speciality at the spring show, as they ' are then in their-full beauty. We 1 would also suggest instead of all ■ varieties being admissible in best six f roses, that a good prize be offered for bost six " hybrid perpetuals" and a , separate prize for "teas," Tbe ■ principal exhibitors were Messrs W, r G. and S F. Beard and Mrs Beetham, . Mrs Rockell also showing somo ex- • cellent specimens. For tlio best rose • in the room there were four compe'i--3 tors, tho prize boing awarded to a ) Mareschel Neil, second Souviner ? d'Elsei, third place to a Bchomburgli--3 iana, a Baroness de Rothschild being . last. They wero all worthy of a first f prize, the general favourite being' a tlio one that took second honors. 1 For the best six roses the competition e was very keen, there being 110 less 1 than eleven entries. The first prize was, in the general opinion, awarded e to a very third-rate lot, It would t. have given greater satisfaction to y have seen the first prize awarded to g one exhibit that was passed over or e to tho lot that took second. Tho only fault with the second lot was s that one of the hybrid perpetuals was if hardly out enough for show, rose I judges invariably taking exception to n this variety unless fully out. The 5, highly commended lot was a far .s bettor exhibit than the collection d that took first prize, although not it up to the second. Mr W. G. Beard 0 had a very olioico collection of twenty four put in for exhibition only e There wero some very good pausies is shown, Mrs Becthaui taking first and e Mr F, W. Parker second. Verbenas l- also were worthy of notice, there it being no less than seven entries, Mr 1, T, Gardner taking first and Dr Beard 0 second. About a score of entries in y snapdragons helped tbe show con:e siderably, In geraniums there were (1 but three entries, all very choice, as y were the two exhibits in pelargoniums, e Quite a show was made in table and 1 hand bouquets. There wore eight ,s entries in the former and nino in the d latter section, They were all worthy e of prizes. There were six entries in 3 bridal bouquets, but the beauty and 0 individuality of the flowtrs were y entirely destroyed by being by far too g solidly packed. Yet, strange to say, II it was upon this point that the judges 5 made their award. "Look how it close and firm this one is packed," n was tbe remark of 0110 of them as be e -was making his comparisons, and e that point decided the first award. !, Should a bouquet of this kind be It thrown on tho stage and happen to strike the recipient in tho face, a r discolored oye or an abrasion of the skin would probably result, There 1 were flowers enough in each one to 11 malte about three bouquets. The e collections of twelve out flowers made t a nice show, there being seven entries, e all very choice blooms, 11 Fhuit. n Tha show of spring fruit was very '. good indeed and competition in some r sections close. 111 cherries there 110 e. less than seven entries, all exhibits v being nice choice ripe fruit, Dr Beard e deservedly took first and second and Mr I G.Foywhowas highly commended y had a nice plate of Whito Hearts that e wero very forward for the elans, In " strawberries nine competed for prizes ' The rain of previous evening and the I morning of the show 110 doubt pre--0 vented as good exhibits being shown I. as would otherwiso have been tho case, a S, Wickenden with a choice lot of s "British Queens" took first and R. t Donald second whilst several were 0 'commended, Twentv-tbreee entries )• in gooseberrios made quite a show. ) Many .who sent their exhibit iii !. under the firm conviction that 0 nothing could touch it .must liavs been 1, completely astonished when they i, saw the si?o of the first and second ) prize takers, shown by Mr Elkins. 1 Commendations were awarded to . several in this class. Mr J, Wrigley 3 took two prizos for line ripe raspe berries, Mrs was Frejtli first and Mr 1 Mr Elkins second in red currents, 1 the latter also taking first and second . in while currants. 3 VEGCTAIUBS. 1 Yesterday's show in this class was t acknowledged to bo the best ever t lipid under the auspices of tho . Society, 'flip \yerp soypral entries 1 iu eiicuuibersi Mr W. ti. Beard ) securing first with it brace of" Duke 3 of Edinburgh" variety, Mr F, H. 8 Sutton second with Carter's Model, f Messrs T, Osborne and A Elkins 1 were highly commended. They wore ; all grand exhibits, There wore 5 seventeen entries in cabbages, the 1 collection being as fine a lot as could , well be put together, Mr Elkins' • taking first and highly commended 1 Mr U. Jonpc second- Mr Elkins t also secured the two prizes in cauli- ; flqmrs,. the. exhibits having nice 1 firm heads and being just iu show a jflnflitiifDj Mr'T. Osboiw being

highly commended. There 'were e tvrelve "entries in' wliite turnips,'pd J close compotitioiivMy J. Fitzgerald J Mrs Beetliam'; and A; Elkins taking the awards in the order named, • Mr j R. Donald took first in yellowtenips, a choice lot, Mr.. Wickonden second out of .five competitors. Mr Elkina I took all the prizes in parsnips, * : antl second pmo injarrots, Yce [ Toy tiiking 'first' in" tho"' latteri j In cos lettuco there were ten entries,. 6 some being entered in the wrong- j seciiou; Mr IV Chapman first and ( Mrs Beetham second. Mrßerryman 1 took first in cabbttgo lettuce, out of eight entrio?, and Air Elkina second. • The same mistake in entering j occurred in this class. Thero was t close compqt'tion in l'hubarb with t nine entries; lira Dorset first and Mr li F. W. Parker second. Several were <i also commended, whilst one .or two ' others wore nut iit for show. In peas J there were no less than twenty-two j entries, and Mr \V. McKonzio secured t first w;lh a splendid: .sample, of the ] ! '• Southern Grogs'' variety, Mr Berryman second, Messrs Elkin3 and F. Chapman being highly comracmlecl. ♦ Among the eighteen entries in brpad beans there were several not fit for j show, the pods in some cases being ] only partly filled. The prize takers, j however, wore really good, t Mr T. ] Gardnar first and Mr Elkins second; f ono or two others:were .prize worthy. ' Mrs Beetliam to)k first and highly j commended for asparagus, Mr Elkins j second, all the exhibits being choice. | In potatoes several entries' we'ro ] wrongjy classed, '(here wero five ] entries in kidneys, Mr E. Donald:' taking.-first and Mr I*, 1 Comptonj second, Mr Elkins being highly com- ' mended. There were the samo number of entries in round potatoes, t Mrs Hoffman securing first prize, Mr ( Elkins secoi! land highly commended, ; Mr Wiokendon took' first prize for 1 onions for present use, and Mr < Alpass for keeping varieties. Mr Elkiuß took first out of fourteen entries in eschalots,-Mr.Wickombn. | second. There was a grand collection , of herbs, for which Mr T. Gardner 1 was awarded a first prize. There ■ was a fine well-kept lot of marrows, for which Mr E, Johnson took first ' and Mr Wickondon second and highly commended. Mr Elkins showed , 1 excellent collections of potatoes, six varieties, and carried ! off 'all the awards. In cottage gardeners' collection of vegetables Mr lierryman took first with a splendid lotj : and-Mr C Jones second.'^ ! ln collections of preserved fruits Mr T Dixou look first ■ prize with 17 varieties, Mrs Boddmg- ! ton second .with 12, and Mi; Elkins • for a smaller collection was highly i commended.' ■ Mr Elkins-also took a 1 first prize with a choice collection of 1 home made pickles. Mrs Boddington ■ showed for exhibition only a nice 1 collection of clmtney and uauce. Mr ' J. Fitzgerald took first prize with a : collection of vegetables grown from ! Yates' seed. 1 Local Productions. ■ ' The show of table butttr was very • good and competition keen. . Mr J. 1 C. Alpass carried off the two highest 5 prizes, Mr J. Wrigley following: Mr 3 Hugh Campbell, as usual, secured all I the honors in hams and bacon, Mr J ' Wrigley's ham hoing highly com- > mended, The latter also took first > prize for a dozen liens' egos, the ' weight being lib lyoz. Mr 11. Colo 0 took Becond, 'MrT. Dixou for elder 3 wine took first prize, and; Mr Elkins s for raspberry wine second. There e was a good show of home-made ci bread, all of it being excellent. Mi's 8 Osborne carried off tho prizes. : r Home Work. ■ | (for tho best orignal drawing by. , pupil attending the School of Design ' the president, Mr Beard, offered a first prize of 10s and second as. Tho drawings as a whole shown in , s this section yesterday, reflect great orodit' upon their instructor, Miss ,s Holmes. It is rather a remarkable 0 fact that all tho prizes should be !j taken by girls. Tho class of drawing i itself is supposod to be onq especially II useful in trades, and it is a great pity I' that boys have not come to the front. p Hoys would find tho usefulness of B such a knowledge in almost any branch of trade in which they may 1 become engaged in the great struggle 1 for existence. For paintings a e similar prize was offered by the vicey president, Mr Rawson. Tho exhibits 'J in this section were quite a bright foaturo in yesterday's show. c They gave the judges some difll--0 cultv in deciding' the awards. ' The gentler sex as usual carried the s day again. Several of tlioir produc--1 tions were worthy of framing and would make no mean ornament to I any room. Amongst tho entries for : exhibition only was a study ot a girls' ' head by Miss Lilian Von 1 Stunner 6 which attracted a good deal of atten--0 tion. In tho exhibits of drawing by a i pupils attending the public school the 0 work was really of a high class. 6 Between the first and seoond it was 0 hard to pay which should have had e the first prize. The Society have 6 liavo given general satisfaction by '' encouraging the classes for drawing and painting, as great interest is taken in the work by the large oirclo y of relatives and friends of the e competitors, The show of knitting, 0 needle, and fancy work, &c., was ® very choice, and a great attraction to _ the ladies, but is beyond our reporter's !' power to criticise, In the apiarian class there was no competition,-all the awards falling to ' Mr T, Dixon, s The secretary, Mr W. B. Cbeunells, 0 found time amidst iiis arduous " duties to supply tho press with all 1 the information they asked for with '• his usual courtesy, for which we return our sincere thanks. 8 i'ot rum s Jud«e3—Messrs T Osborne and D Barrett. l 2 pelai£{oiuianß, fancy, I entry, Mrs t Beetliam 1; 2 pelargoniums, show, 2 , entries, J Russell 1, Mrs lleetham 2; 2 regal palanjmiiums, -1 entries, J I Itqssell 1, Mrs IJeetham 2; 2 geraniums, ' 3 entries, Mrs Beetliam 1 and ho, J ■ Russell 21 2 geraniums, bi-cplor 3 (variety) 3 entries, Mrs lSeethatn 1 and r 2• 2 geraniums, tri-color, 2 cutties, Mrs . Beetham 1, J Riksoll2; 2 geraniums, P ivy-leafed, 8 entries, Mrs Beetliam,l.J Kussoll lie; 2 calceolarias, 1 entry, Mrs , Beetliam 1; 2 cinerarias. 4 entricß, Mrs 1 Beetliam 1 1 and k, Mrs Wilton 2 ; 2 begonias, rex, 2 entries, Mrs Beetliam 1 and 2; 2 begonias, tuberous,' 2 entries, i Mrs Beetham 1; 2 coleus, 2 eutries, A • Klkiusl, Mrs Beetham 2; 2 petunias, , li entries, A Elkins 1, Mrs Payton 2; 2 balsams, 2 entries, A Elkins he, J . Drawn lie; 1 fqcluja, 2 entries, Mrs ' Beetham 1 aud 2; 2 fuchsias (I single, 1 1 double), i! eutries, Mrs Bccthaui 1 and ■ 2; 1 fuchsia, variolated, 2 entries, , J ltussell I and 2; 1 rose, 2 entries,.) I Russell I and 2; 1 cactus, 3 ontiiia, l>' , Chapman 1, J Resell " ; 4 stove or , greenhouse plants,. 2 onirics, . Mrs . | Beetham i, J Russoll 2 j i) ornamental | foliage plants, !i entries, Ml* Beetliam ' ; 1, .J llussell 2, T Gardner ho j now or I rare plant, 2 entries, Miss Pelliugl; 1 West orchid, 1 entry, W Parker 1; best I fern, C entries, Mrs Beetliam 1, A J . Rayson 2 and lie, (Election of 12 plants, 3 entries. Mrs Beetham 1, A Elkina 2, J Russell lie j 6. ornamental : shrubs,? Mrs ,Beetljam 1. j Stone 2, J I Russell be | wlWioa ot jis' f&qs, 4

onirics, A J Ramon 1 and 2; Beetham lie; collection of six native ferns, 2 entries, A J Uawson 1, Mrs Beetham 2. rcr riowiißß. .Judges-Messrs T Osborne and D Barratt. Best ro:o in tho r:om, 0 or.trics, Evelyn Beard 1, Dr Beard 2, Mrs Kojkell he; t) roses, varieties, 9 entries, G Beard 1, Lilian Beard 2, Mrs Roekell he; fi p.inaios.-a-enttieß,-?Mra«Boetliflm~" 1 and lie, VV Tarkwr 2; 1 verbenas, 7 entries, T Gwdner lj>l)r 2, Mrs "W-v Beetham 'lid; II slocks, 1 entry/ Miss Compton-lio j-'snapdriigiins,^lß.ontries,.... jT Osborne I, E Oylleiicreutz 2, L Comptoii 'l!c,; t .G F Chapman y atuV:lic,fW iMitcheli2;s; 5 4pelammiums, li entries,' Mrs lie'Mha'm' '■ 1, Kathleen Beard 2; table borjuet.not to exceed 11) incliM.lliint'ries, L ddih'pton 1, L Wilton 2, Ahco Freelh lie ; hand bofjuet iiot: tcf exceed ,6 inches, ti entries, Kate Peri'y 1, L Coupon 2, : ' Florria Perry ho; decorated eperjno or vase, 1 entry. Miss A Brown 1; bridal bnquet, G entries, L Conipton 1, Florrio Perry 2, E ;Johuson'!iO;;,Vgeiu!raliCo|lflC',',' two eat;flo jersy'SientiiiiSi'Mraßeethim: V' ; 1, J Wrigley ai'Mrslifat'd he. '*' v : <- OmuißEK'e Cijiss. Hand boquet, nut to exceed 6 incite!/, 5 ontries, 3ulia Perry 1, Amy Pownall 2, 1' A E Johnston, h.e; Hand briquet o( native flowers, hot to exceed 6 inches, li entries;' Hurry Perry 1, Alice Stone 2; Miss ltockell li.e; Table biiijuet, not to exceed 10 inches, 4 entries, Julian Perry 1, Florence Carpenter 2 ; Best floral derico, 8 entrios, Miss Freeth 1, Vivian Donald 2; Best fern in pot, T Gardener 1, Kanny Elkins 2 and li.e; Best show pelargonium, 2 entries, L Wilton ]; Best single fnclisw, l eiitry, L Wiltoii :L;]!est double , fuchsia, L Wilton i'j.'Besfrosei i entrjiW■ Florence Carpenter 1, E .Johnson 2; BostG ferns, 'l' Gardner I,.Ernest Freelli 2. r ... Judges—Mesiri' T.-KraiptoVjunr.', aiid W. Brooks. 12 apples, desert,.3 varieties, 2enlrics, J. Wrifjlcy 1, J,.Fitzgerald 2 ; 12 npples, culinary, 3 var.ietie6,;2 entries, J Wrjyjey 1 snd 2; beat six itpp'os in the room, 3 varieties 1 entry, J, Wrigley 1; 12 clioriies (not' less) Dr Heard 1,2, and h c, ut, Foy h e, Mrs Freeth h c ;'25 strawberries (not less). 9 entries B Wickemleii 1 and h c,U Donald 2, Alpass hc; 25 raspberries (not less) 2 entries, J Wrigley 1 and 2, 25 gooseberries, heaviest (not less), 22 entrii'B, A Elkiuß 1, W Everett, 2, W JfcKenzie li c, K Welch h c; plate of currents, red, 3 ontries, Mrs Freeth 1, A Elkins 2; plato of currants, white, A Elkins 1 and 2. VKGETABIKS, f Judges—Messrs T. Kerapton, junr., and " W. Brooks, 2 cucumbers, frame, W G Beard 1, F H Suttuo 2, A Elkins h c, T Osborne It c; 2 cabbages, fit for table, 17 entries A Elkins 1 and h c; C Jones 2; 2 cauliflower's, A Elkins : 1 and- 2, T (Jrbnrne hc; G wliite turnips, 12 J Fitzgerald 1, Mrs Beetham 2, Ilkius hc; G yellow turnips, 5 entries, •Il Doiiahl 1, S Wickcnden 2.; 6 parsnips, 3 entries, A Elkins 1 and ; 2 ; G carrots, table, 7 entries, l'ec Toy 1. A Elkins 2; 2 cos lofcluces,' 9 ontriea, H Chapman 1, Mrs Beelliatn 2; 2 cabbage lettuces, 8 entries, lieirymatl 1, A Elkijiß, 2; G sticks rhubarb, fl entries, Mrs Dorsett 1, F W Parker 2, J Wrigley li c, Yeo Toy lie; 25 pods peas, 21 entries, WMe' Kcuzie 1, Berrynmn \ K (Jhapman h c; 25 broad beims.lfi ontries, T Gardner 1, A-Elnins 2, W G Board hc; 25 heads asparagus, Mrs Beetham 1 and h c, A Elkins 2, T Osborne, hc; 12 kidney 1 potatoes, 4 entries, li Donald 1, L > Comptoii. 2 ; A Elkiiie hc; ]2 round • potatoes,, o .entries, Mrs Hoffman 1, A , Elkins 2' and hc, L Compton, ;.hi e; .:T G onion's, forpresont use, 4 entries, S Wioite:;den 1, Yee Toy 2, A Elkins h o ; | G onions, best keeping, 2 entries, J C ' Alpass 1; bunch eschalots, 14 entries, ! A 'Elkins 1, B Wickcnden 2; 2 heads ) garlic, G entries, A Elkins 1 and 2; l collection herbs, T. Gardner, 1; 2 3 marrows, 5 entrios, K Johnson 1, H , s Wickenden 2 .and li c." collection pota-. tpes. G varieties, A Elkins 1 and 2; collection of vegetables, giown ly cottnge|| ! . 5 entries, Berryilian 1, 0 Jones ■ collection preserved fruits locally produced, 3 pntiies, T. Dixon 1, Mrs Bod- , diuaton 2;' 'collection pickles,' locally ' produced, 1 entry, A Elkins 1; collection yesetaMes, 4 entries,:.) Fitzgerald 1, * Local, Pruduuhons. Judges-Painting, Messrs W.H. 13ee--1 tliam and A. J. Rawsoii; Writing, W, l H. Beetliam and J. M. liockell. j Table butter, 9 entries, J CAlpsssl , ' and 2, J Wriglcv h,c; Ilain, to he'cut if required, 3 ontries, fl Campbell 1 and 8 2, J Wiigley li.c; Flitch ol bacon, to bo ) cut if required, 2 entries, II Campbell 1 • ? and 2; 12 liena'ogas, heaviest, 6 entries, y J Wrigley 1, H Cole 2, E Johnson h.o-j . , Best locally mado wine, 4 entries, T ,[ Dixon 1, A Elkins 2; Home mado and . home-baked bread, 9 entries, T Osborne landS, Mrs Beerelt.c.

Atrr ahd Education. Drawing by buy or girl attending public 6chool in Wairarapn district, 7 entries, Mary Daysh 1, Carrie Gray 2, Alfred Dayjfililc; Writing by boys attending public schools in Wairarapa district, i) entries, Alfred McEwen 1, W Sutton 2, A Sutton h.o; Wririna by girls attending public schools in Wairarapa district, 8 ontries, Itoys 1, Bessio Payton 2, Maricn JI?" lutosh h.cj'Hest original drawing by pupil attending School of Design in the . v Wairarapa,Julia Petry'.l,'Winnie Farmer U 2, Clair Huberts li.c; Best paintiii" by ■ pupil attending School of Design in the Wairarapa, Mabel Monckfon I,l'hillia Lowes 2, Ella Pliarazyu li.c.

Home work. Judgßß—Mrs Boddington, Mrs Yon Sturmcr, and Miss Smith. Plain Sewni", fl ontries, STaagio Elkins .', E. Johnston 2, Carrie Gray 2; Knitting, plain and fancy, 7 ontries, Mrs Roekell 1, Miss Bradiii};2 ) Lizsie Barnes 2; Crewel work, 2 entries, Mrs Mutrio h o j Macramo work, 1 ontiy, Miss Lang 1; Betlin wool work, 5 entries. Miss Hunter .1; A. Beat collection fancy work 4 ontries, Annie Lausr 1, Miss Hunter 2; Arrasene work, 3 entiles, Mrs Heilly 1, Mrs Mutrie 2; Apphrpte'wurk, 3 eotriot, Mrs Hiitclieon I and li.c, Mrs Mutrie 2j Embroidery, 2.entries, Miss A. Vallaiico I,' Miss Fowler 2'Point Lace, 1 entry, Mrs Roekell 1; Darnin» Socks, 1 entry, Mrs Gawil-h li.c; Carvinj; m wood or brass, I entry, Itangiuui Kin«i 1; Cono or Cork work, 1 entry, E Hockloy 1; Crochet tvork, 3 entries, Mrs D, McDonald 1; Mrs Christiansen 2.' H Annus, ' Collection apirian appliances, 1 entry, T Dixou 1; Sample of beeswax, not less than 01b, 1 entry, T Dixon special; Moveable comb hive, with arrahgemont for surplus honey, 1 eiriry, T Dixon 1; Sample of artificial coinb foundation, 2 ontries,!' Dixon 1 and j; Honey in tins, t 1 entry, T Dixon h.c. V