MASTERTON HORYICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3746, 26 February 1891, Page 2

MASTERTON HORYICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY.

Autumn Show, The autumn show under the auspices of the Masterton Horticultural and Industrial Society was held in the Drill Hall yesterday, and turned out to be a thorough success. Numerically speaking the exhibition WBS nothing extraordinary, but as regards quality a better show has not beeu held for some years. The staging was undertaken by a practical committee, and everything was shown to the very best advantage, the convenience of the public being also studied in the provision of seats in the centre of the hall. The President and officers of the Society (and more particularly the Secretary, Mr W. R Ohennells) worked energetically throughout the day, and are deserving of great praise for the success attending their efforts. It has been stated by many that the interest in horticultural exhibitions is dging out in this district, but yesterday's show proved conclusively to the contrary. The attendance of the public was exceedingly large, a considerable number of country settlers taking advantage of the delayed train to Eketahuna to be present. The proceedings were diversified by the rendering of choice selections by Pearson's Brass Baud, and with the brilliant illumination of the hall a very pleasing effect was produced. The exhibition of

Pot Plants was fairly representative, and for quality could not be surpassed. The show of ferns was really magnificent, Mrs Beetham's exotic plant being perhaps admired above all others. Mr T. Gardner had also some very handsome plants. There was a capital exhibition of plain and ornamental foliage plants, as also begonias, petunias, coleus, geraniums, fuschias, etc. The collections of pot plants were equally good. Mr J. 0. Alpass exhibited in this class a specimen of the celebrated English fodder plant, priojjly comprey, which is the first seen in the district. Owing to the peculiarly unfavorable season, the show of CUT FLOWERS was not up to the average. Some very good blooms were, however, exhibited, those of MrD. M. Wilkinson, of Wellington, being much admired. The hand and table boquets were also very attractive. The various classes of

FRUITS of the season were well reprasented, the competition in some classes being exceedingly keen. So very tempting were the dishes of nectarines, peaches, plums, apples, etc., that the management found it necessary to protect them with rabbit proof wire netting. The grapes exhibited by Messrs Wilkinson and J ay, of Wellington, were excellent, whilst every class of fruit was above average quality. Mr J. C. Alpass obtained a first prize for dessert plums with a Japanese plum, the first shown in the district.

VEGETABLES, despite the severe weather experienced of late, were numerously represented, and exceeded all expectations. A number of prizes were oarried off by our Celestial friends, who evidently know how to make things grow. The Bhow of cabbages, cauliflowers, cucumbers, and pumpkins was better than usual, whilst rhubarb beat anything before seen in the district. There were very few exhibits in potatoes, but those shown were quite up to the mark.

Local Products were conspicuous by their absence, the only sections in which there was anything like competition being in home made bread and in writing. Mr H. Campbell again oarried all before him in hams and bacon, whilst Mrs Wrigley was successful with her eggs. Butter, wine, etc, was also shown. In this class there were a number of exhibits of drawings and paintings by pupils attending the School of Design, those of Miss Ethel Brown and Miss Julia Perry being much admired. The

Home Work class was as usual the attraction of the show, of the exhibits being very creditable. The patchwork quilt shown by Miss A. \ates, in which it is said there are over 20,000 pieces, and which obtained a special prize, was really a meritorious piece of work. The collection of fenoy work by Mrs and Mrs Paige were very good, whilst the cork and cone work of Mr Rasmussen again secured first honors. A collection of paintings by Mr Aubrey, the well-known artist, were also exhibited. Apiary.

In the Apiarian class, Mr Thomas Dixon,, of |ne Worksop-road Apiary, had a magnificent exhibit of honey ready for market, The display was one of the best ever made in the district, and should be a capital advertisement to Mr Dixon. Mr H. Broom took a first prize for a sample of extracted honey. The following is the PRIZK LIST.

Class 1 Poi Plants,

Judges : Mr. Kay, of Wellington, and Mr. Osborne,, ofTaratahi. 2 Geraniums, P. Murray, for M. Oaselberg, 1 and 2 ; 2 Geraniums, bicolor, Mrs. Beetham, 1, P. Murray, 2 ; 2 Geraniums, tri-color, Mrs. Beetham, 1 and 2 ; 2 Geraniums, ivyleafed, F. C. Chapman, 2 ; 2 Gloxinias, Mrs. Beetham, 1; 2 Begonias, rex, Mrs. Beetham, 1 and 2; 2 Begonias, tuberous A. Elkins, 1, T. Gardner, 2; 2 Ericas, P. Murray, for M. Caselberg, 1; 2 Coleus, A. Elkins, 1, Mrs. Beetham 2; 2 Cockscombs. A. Elkins, 2 ; 2 Petunias, P. Murray, 1 and 2 ; 2 Balsams, P. Murray, 1 and 2; 2 Fuchsias, (varieties) F. iV. Parker, 1, Mrs. Beetham, 2; 2 Fuchsias, (variegated) P. Murray, J, Mrs. BeethaiHi 2 ; 3 Cacti, F. Chapman 1; 1 ornamental foliage plant, Mrs Beetham 1, Rawson 2; new or rare plant not before exhibited in Mustercon, (name to be attached), Mrs Morris 2; Best orchid, F. W. Parker I and 2; C pot plants, grown by cottagers, having neither greenhouse nor framo, Mrs Alpass 1, .T. Wrigley 2; Best fern, exotic, Mrs Beetham 1, airs Riddiford 2, Mrs Beard h.c; beet native feru, Gardner 1 and 2; collection o.t 12 plants, Gardner 1 and, 3, Elkins (special) S; 6 ornamental trees or ehrubs, F. W. Parker 1; collection of 6 ferns, exotic, Gardner 1, Rawson 2, Mtrs Beetham 2 \ Collection of G native ferns, Mrs Beetham 1, Rawson 1. li—Cut Flowed.

Best rose in the room—P. Murray 1, IJ, Stone 2; 6 Roses, Mrs Beetham 1, i Murray 2 ; 6 Dahlias, Gardner 1 and 2 j C pansies, Mrs Beetham j, Johnston 2; 4 Verbenas, two blooms of each, "W. G. Beard 1 ; 0 Asters, Lilian Beard 1, Miss Miller 2, Mrs Beetham o ; 6 Zinnias, Kathleen Beard 1 and c, Mrs Beetham 2 ; 6 Phlox Drummondi, Mrs Beetham 1, F. W. Parker 2 ; G Geraniums, F. Chapman 1, J Wrigley 2 ; Mandßoquet, not to exceed G inches, Miss Compton 1; Decorated Eporgoe or Vase, Miss Compton 1 and 2 ; Bridal Boquet, Miss Compton 1, Miss Johnston 2; Be?t Collection Cut Flow'erd, Gardner i, Board 2. ' '

1 Vfiand Boi(uet, nob to

E. Johnston I, F. Carpenter 2 ; Tobl« Boqnet, not to exceed 10 inohes, E. Johnston 1. Class Hl—Fruits-

Judges: Messrs Wilkinson and Jay, of Wellington.

12 Filberts, E. Johnston 1 and 2 ; 12 Cobbs. E. Johnston 1; 12 Walnuts, E. Johnston, 1 and 2; 12 Medlars, W. G. Beard 1, Elkins 2; 12 Peaches, Beard 1. Alpass 2; 12 Nectarines, Alpass 1, Beard 2 ; 12 Plums, 3 dessert yarieties, 4 of each variety, E. Johnston 1; 12 Plums (dessert), Alpa»s 1, J. Wngley 2 ; 12 plums, 3 oulinory varieties, 4 of each variety, E. Johnston 1; 12 Plums (culinary), E. Jbhnßton 1; Best collection of Plums, 3 of each variety, E. Johnston 1; 12 Apricots, H. Vaughan 1; 12 Siberian Crabs, Donald 1, Wngley 2; 6 Quinces, Donald 1, E. Johnston 2; 6 Pears, Donald 1; 12 Apples, dessert, Fitzgeiald 1. Blomquist 2 ; 12 Apples, culinary, Gruschaw 1, Blomquist 2; Best six Apples in tho room, 3 varieties, Donald 1, P. Murray 2 ; Best collection of apples, 1 of each variety, .Blomquist 1, Grushaw 2 ; Best 12 keeping apples, 4 varieties, H. Broom 1, E. Johnston 2, Ah Lop, h.c,; 25 Raspberries, Stuckey 1, Blomquist 2 ; 25 Gooseberries, heaviest, (not less), Wrigley 1 aud 2; 25 Brambles, (not less) Gardner 1 and 2; 25 Mulberries, Grushew 1; Plate of Currants, red, Everett 1 and 2 ; Plate of Currants, white, Everett 1, Elkins 2; 2 Bunches Hothouse Grapes, Broom 1 and 2; 6 Figs, Elkins 1; Best collection Fruits, Gruschow 1, Wrigley 2. Class IV—vegetables. Judges : Mr Gibb, of Wellington, and Mr Barratt, of Greytown. ; 2 Cucumbers, frame, T. Osborne 1, P. Murray 2; 2 Cucumbera, ridge, Yee Toy 1, Berriman 2 ; 2 Cabbages fit for table, Yee Toy 1, Stuckey 2 ; 2 Bed Cabbages, for pickling, Elkins 1, Yee Toy 2, Berrimai c; 2 Cauliflowers, Ah Lop 1, Yee Toy 2 ; 2 Heads Celery, Yee Toy 1, Elkins 2 ; 2 Beeb, Berriman land 2, Yee Toy c; 6 White Turnips Gardner 1 and 2, Yee Toy c ; 6 Yellow Turnips, Yee Toy .], Wrigley 2; 6 Parsnips, J. Stuckey 1, Berriman 2, Elkins c; 6 Carrots, table, Stubbings,. for Mawly, 1, Yee Toy 2, Brown !o"; >% Cabbage Lettuces, Elkins 1, Berriman 2 ; 6 Sticks Rhubarb, Stubbings 1 and 2, Dr Beafch he ; 12 Tomatoes, Boetham 1 and 2, W. G. Beard he ; 25 Pods Peis, Beard 1 and 2, Yee Toy c ; 25 Pods French Beans, Stubbings 1 and c, H. Cook 2 ; 25 Puds Runner Beans, Elkins 1, Beard 2, Stubbings c; 25 Broad' Beans, Elkins I, Yee Toy 2 ;12 Kidney Potatoes, H. Campbell 1, Yee Toy 2; 12 Round Potatoes, H. Campbell 1 and 2, L. Evans c; 6 Onions for .present use, Gardner 1 and o, Beard 2; 6 Onion.'! best keeping, Yee Toy 1, Fitzgerald 2 ; Collection Herbs, 8 named varieties, Gardner 1; Collection- of Salads! **• Murray 1; 2 Gourds or Pumpkins, Stuckey 1, Elkins 2, Yee Toyo;-, 2 Marrows same variety, H. Cook 1, Beard 2, Murray c ; 12 Brussels Sprouts, Elkins 1 ; Best new variety of vegetable,, not previously exhibited in Masterton, nam6 to be attached, Fitzgerald 1; Best collection Tomatoes, Beard 1, Sutton 2; Collection Potatoes, Ci varieties,: ,4 of each variety, Campbell 1, Elkins 2 ; Collection of . vegetables, grown by cottagers, not employing labor, or growing Bame for sale; Richards 1, Rasmussen 2, Berriman o; Collection Bottled Fruits, Locally produced, E. Johnston 1 and c, T. Dixon 2; Collection Pickles, locally produced, Donald -1: Best Collection Dried Fruits, Gruan show 1, Johnston, 2 and o. Special.' ; Vegetables, grown from Carter's Seeds, not lo3s than eight \ varieties,, potatoes excluded,.Berriman 1, Beard 2. Class V—Local Productions.

Table Butter, fit for market, not leas than 81bs, without any stamp or mark, Mrs Chapman 1, J. "Wrigley 2, T. Wyeth hc ; Bosb home made and home baked bread,. Miss M. Campbell 1 and'2, Mrs lggulden hc; Ham, to be cut if required, U. Campbell 1, J. Wrigley 2; Flitoh' of Bacon, to be cut if required, fi. Campbell 1, T. Wyeth 2 ; 12 Hens' Eggs', heaviest, J. Wristley 1, J. Nicol .2; Drawing by boy or girl attending Publio Sohool in Wairarapa District, T. Dignan 1, W. Mason 2 ; Writing by boys attend-, in? Public School in Wairarapa'District, F. W. Sutton i, W. Johnston 2, F. Harcombe and C. Sutton hc; Writing by Girls attending Public Sohoql in Wairarapa District, G. Poweir 1, V. Boddington 2, M. Nioholls and A.. Brown b. o ; Best Original Drawing by Pupil attending School ofposign in Wairarapa, Julia Perry 1, Winnie Fannin 2, E. Brown and J. Wrigley h c ; Be3t Paint* ing by Pupil attending School of Design in Wairarapa, Miss E. Brown 1; MiBS L. Keeling 2, Mrs A-nott and Miss E. Brown he. Class Vl—Home "Wobk. .

Crochet Work, Misß Coleman 1, E. Johnston 2 ; Plain Sewing, E. Johnston 1 ; Plain Knitting Minnie Hathaway 1; Fancy Knitting, Minnie Hathaway 1, A. Yatea 2, Mrs McDonald h c, J. Wrigley o j Crewel Work, in wools or silk, A. Hathaway 1; Macrame Work, Miss Kibblewhite 1, G. Wrisdey 2; Best Collection Fancy Work, Mrs Hornblow 1, Mrs Paige 2 ; Carving in Wood .pr Brass, T. Dignan 1; Cone or Cork Work', Rasmussen 1 and 2 ; Quilt by Miss Yates, special prise.

OfeABB VII—APIABIAN.

Sample Extraoted Honey not leas than lOlbs, H. Broom 1,