HORTICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3679, 4 December 1890, Page 2

HORTICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY.

Tho Spring Show of the Masterton Horticultural and Industrial Saoiety, held yesterday)' turned , out to be a thorough success, and reflects great credit upon' the officers of ' the institution, who, despite, the disadvantages attending.a bad season, worked assiduously to gain the objects which were in such a. marked degree attained, >. The attendance of the public, more .particularly in the evening, was conclusive proof that a J keen interest is still retained in the district in horticultural and industrial mattery The number of exhibits was quite up to the usual standard, and tho quality compared more than ! favorably with that of previous shows. Indeed, the judges expressed the unanimous opinion that considering the unfavorable season experienced, tho bliow excelled that recently held in the Empire City. The success of the exhibition was in a great measure dim to the interest displayed by the officers of the Society and the indefatigable efforts of the Secretary, Mr W. B, Chennells. We regret that the' spue at our disposal precludes our giving more than a brief notice to the various classes > in the catalogue. In pot plants the show, althoughconfined to few exhibitors, was very good. The principal prize takers were Messrsßeethara, Caselbcrg, and A Elkins, Very keen competition was displayed in ferns, - andvsome ruilly handsome plants were shown,. Cut flowers were hardly as. numerous as usual, probably the result of the bad weather experienced of late, One exhibit, however, 1 ' that of Mr Wilkinson, of Wellington', is worthy of Bpeijial mention, tho pelargonium blooms shown by this gentleman being a great attraction, The bouquets, more especially in the children's class, were much admired, whilst the collection of roses was excellent. In fruit the number of exhibits was very small, although it would be hard to find better samples of cherries and gooseberries than those shown, The prize gooseberries (25) turned the scale at 13J ounces, As we stated yesterday, the feature of the show was undoubtedly the splendid collection of vegetables. In every class there was the keenest competition,and the judges experienced some difficulty in arriving at decisions, Bettor samples of rhubarb than that shown lmre never before been seen in Masterton, whilst of cabbages and turnips there was a capital display. In justice to the firm which is now becoming-so widely known throughout the colony, we may state that the principal prize exhibits in vegetables were grown from Carter's testedseeds. The local productions were well represented, and considerable interest wus displayed in the awnrdingof prizes. The locally made wine, which we had the pleasure of testing, was really first-class. Some of the paintings shown by the pupilsot the School of Design were works of art, and it is to be regretted that through the arriving late tho productions of Miss Ethel Drown (fruit and China; and Mrs Arnott, were not awarded prizes, In home work, although the exhibits wore numerous, there was nothing which was deserving of special mention beyond, perhaps, the card tables made of New Zealand woods exhibited by Mr Rasmussen. The' apiary exhibits, which are usually so attract tive, were conspicuous by their entire absence, The principal exhibitors at tho show in townships outside of Masterton were Messrs W Parker (Carterton), Wilkinson (Wellington), and Moody (Greytown). The two former exhibited cut flowers and the latter vegetables. Mr J. (J, Mackay, who was running a refreshment stall, appeared to do a good " bis." The proceedings in the orening were enlivened by the "double-forte" musical strains of Pearson's Brass Baud, The following is the PRIZE LIST,

Class I-Poi Punts, 2 Pelargoniums, fancy, A Elkina 1, M Casolberg 2 and c. 2 Pelereoniums, bliow, Caselberg 1 and

2 Regal Pelargoniums, Elkina 1, Caselberg, F Parker he. 2 Geraniums, Caselberg 1 and 2, W G Beard he. 2 Geraniums, bi-color, (varioty), WE Beetham 1, Caselberg 2 aud h c. 2 Geraniums, tri-color, (variety) W H Beetham 1, Caselberg 2, 2 Geraniums, jvy leafed, Elkins 1, Beetham 2, F. Cljapman h c. 2 Calceolarias, F Parker 1 and 2, 2 Cinerarias, Elkniß 1, Parker 2. 2 Begonias, rex, Beetham 1 and 2, Elkins ho. 2 Begonias, tuberous, Caselberg 1, Parker 2* 2 Ericas, Caselberg 1, 2 Coleus, Elkins 1 and 2. 2Petunias, Elkitiß 1, ho and o, Caselberg 2, 2 Balsams, Caselberg 1. 2 Fuschias (varieties), Parker 1, Elkins 2j Chapman he and c. 2 Fuaoliioa (variegated), Gasolberg 1, Boetham 2, 1 Ornamental Foliage Plant, Beetham I,IJ ItoWßon 2. Best Orchid, Parkor 1 and 2. Beat Fern, exotic, Beetham 1, liawson 2.

Best Native Fern, T Gardner 1 and 2, Rawson h o, ' Collootion of 12 Plants, T Gardner 1, El kins 2, Boethuui h c. 3 Collection of 6 Ferns, exotic, Elkins I, ! Ramon 2, > Collection of 6 Native Feme, Bawuon 1, Beotham 2. Cuss 11-Cui Flowem. Best Bosom the room, W 6 Beard 1, W Parker 2 - 6 Hoses, varieties, Beard 1 and 2, Beethamh.c 6 Panties, Beetham 1 anil 2 4 Verbenas, two blooms of each. Beard 1 and 2 4 Stocks, M'Sorelyl ! 4 Snapdragons, Beard 1, Gardner 2 , f Carnations, Beard 1, Gardner 2 6 Phlox ''Drmiihioiidi, laioy'M'Sorely ' 1 anil2 _ • 1 fe'Geraniums, J3eard 1, J Wrjgloy 2 4 Pelargoniums',' Caßplbergsei)rd 2 Table Boi]uet, not to exceed iO inches, Alice Perry I,E Cowpton U ' Hand Boquat, not to exceed 6 inches, A Porry 1 and 2 - Decorated Epergue or Vaso, Mies Compton 1 and 2 Bridal Boquet, A Perry 1, Miss Perry 2, Miss Compton h-c " Mr'Jaiuo'i'Laird, of Wumjanui, offers for best 24 Boae's, to be groiyii frohj' trees supplied by him, W Parker 1 ' CuiLDJEN'a CUSS, .Hand Boquet, not to exceed G inches, Julia Pejry 1, Mabel Johuston 2 Hand Boquet of Native Flowers, not to piped 6 inches,- Alico Atonal,F ! |'' A . Taoio Boquet, licit to exceed 10 Inches, ' Mabel Johpston 1 | JM FM Pevicp, Jiflje Perry 1 Best Feril in Pflt, (Jardjier 1, A | Ludlow 2' , Collection of 12 cut flowers, T Gardner j !• ' .. - •

I Otiss iii-Frmts 12 Fjlberk W(tM Johnston 1 i2;Sffeet'c|ie!luutf,f o|(a|)|jiapl 12 Apples,' 3 yarjaties, j of eaoji yflFlpty, j Wrjgley J. atijl 2 -10 Apples, (jj}l}iiary ( yatjetiesj i of each yariejy, ,J Wfiglpy} apd 2 Best six apples in the foojij, 8 varieties J Wfjgfcjr I pd lie. Fitzgerald 2 12 a r (l 1, fiotiinson 2 and hp, Eijdng..hp P Ki&R'f?fP 8 ( nok ' m )i j

_25 Raapborrloa,(notless), TDixon 1, Wrigley 2 25 Gooseberries', heaviest (not .less), Elkins 1, Robinson 2, Wraw ho \ Plate of currants, red, Elkins 1 and 2, Oaselberg ho vPlate of currants, black, Dixon 1 Wri?ley2 s V

n Cmss iv—-Vegetables, 2 Cucumbers, frame, Elkins 1, Robin--2 Cabbages fit for table, Yce Toy 1, Chapman!!, Rasmissenho 2 Cauliflowers, Oaselberg 1 and h o, Bentley 2 ■ ■„ ' 2 Beets, F Parker 1 . <i White turnips, Yee Toy 1, F Parker 2| Elkiria ho 6 Yellow tnrnips, Elkiua 1, Fitzgerald 2, Davy he - (■'Parsnips, Parker 1, Robinson 2, Elkins ho " 6.Carrots, table, Parker 1, Yee Toy, 2, Bikini ho - 2 Cabbage Lettuces, Berriman 1, F Wellington 2, Davy ho - 0 Sticks Rhubarb, Stubbins 1, 2 and special ' . 25 Pods Peas, Bobinson 1, Chapman 2, Fitzgerald ho 25 Podß Fronch Beams Sutton 1' 25 Broad Beans, Gardner 1 and 2, Chapman he ' 25 Heads Asparagus, Eeetham 1 and 2, Elkins lie ■ 12 Kidney "Potatoes, A Moody 1 and he, Elkins 2 ci;; : ' )2 Bound Potatoes, A McLeod l,Jno Rober/s 2, Davy ho. B Onions for present' use, Keo Toy, li Elkins 2, E Johns he 6 Onions, best keeping, Alpass 1 Collection of Herbs, 8 named varieties, Gardner 1, Davy 2 Collection of salads, Ciselbsrg 1, Gardner 2 2 Gourds or Pumpkins, M Wilton 1, Elkins 2; ' 2 Marrews; same variety, Elkins 1 and 2

Culleotion Potatoes, 0 varieties, 4 of each variety, Davy 1, Elkins 2,- Everett ho Collection of Tegotables, grown by cottagers, not employiiia labor or growing samo for sale, Parker 1. and ho, 3orriinan 2 Collection bottled fruits, locally woduced, Miss Bruce 1. Best collection dried fruits, Mabel Johnston, 1, Mrs Compton 2. Class V—Louai Pkoductions, Table butter, lit for market, not esb than 31bs, without any stamp or mark, Alpass 1 and 2, J Best homemade and homebaked broad, Mrs G Dagg, 1, Miss Bruce, 2. Beat Specimen .flow Zealand Industry, John Butcher, 1. " Ham, to be cut if required, T Wyoth, 1; M Johnston, 2. Flitch of bacon to bo cut if required. T AVyeth 1, "12 hens eggs, heaviest, Wrigley 1: Roberts 2. Best locally made wine, Hathaway, 1; M Johnston, 2. Writing by boy attending publio sohool in Wairarapa district, R McEwen, 1 i W Mason 2; F Harcombe, he. Writing by girls attending public Bohool in Wairarapa district, G Powell 1; F Chapman, 2; M Walton, ho. Best original drawinp by pupil attending School of Design in Wairarapa, Winnie Fannin, 1 ; B Lee, 2; H Hammond, ho, Cuss VI-Homb Wokk. Crochet work, A A F Chapman, speoial I and 2 j Miss Carman 1; J Wrigloy, 2; F Chapman he. Plain sewinp, A Chapman 1;- M Johnston, 2; F Chapman ho, Plain knitting, Mrs Dales 1; M E Perston 2 and ho. Fancy knitting, M Hunter 1, J , Wrigley 2. Crewel work, In wools or silk, F Chapman 1, L We?ner2, A Winter ho. Berlin wool work, M Hunter, lj A Chapmam 2. • Best collection fancy work, F Stempa 1; F Francis, 2; G Brown special, Poonah painting, Miss G Brown 1 and he; Mrs T Dixon, 2. Arrasene work, L Wegner 1 and 2 ; F Chapman he. Darned netting, Mrs Ronton 1; G Brown 2, Mrs Harrod, lie. Cone or cork work, D P Dixon 1 and 2; H Rasmussen speoial,

Vote for Buchanan. JURMERS. Every elector who has or who hopes to have land! Remember (ho English market fixes the price you can got on your produeoi You competo thero with countries where wealth and not land pays tho taxes. You cannot compete. You must sink if your land it to pay, as Bunny says, all taxation, DON'T VOTE FOR HIM,