MASTERTON HORTICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XIII, Issue 4283, 24 November 1892, Page 2

MASTERTON HORTICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY.

Spring Show. Tak6n all rour/d, the Spring Show of the Masterton Horticultural Society was a really good one and does groat credit to the town. The strong |ioiut of the exhibition was certainly the pot plants, many ol which would have done credit to any show in tbe Colony. The display of pelargoniums, geraniums, cinerarias and begonias was really excellent, and although tbe variety was not so. great iu some of the classes, all the exhibits showed great care and attention. A splendid lot of out blooms were shown, but were not seen at their best, tho show being just a little late in season for these exhibits. One collection which attracted a lot of uotice was that of Mr W.W. McCardle, of Pahiatua, who exhibited about thirty varieties of rhododendrons, some of them as fine specimens as we have ever seen. The oxhibits of ferns are worthy of special mention, that of Mrs W, H. Beetham which gained the first prize was indeed a wonderfully fine specimen. Fuscbias were strongly represented and were all well grown, At future shows it would be a distinct advantage if the names of the finer exhibits were attached, so that visitors would beTable , to note the different kinds whioh most i took their fancy, and ho enabled to ■ launch out in the same direction, Taking into consideration the rather ' backward season, the exhibition of vegetables was a good one, some | healthy and creditable specimens ; being shown. i Fruit was not largely represented, 1 but one does not expect too much at " a Spring Show. Some of tho oberries ' were, however, particularly fine and , luscious looking, A remarkable feature , in the'fruit class was a collection of oranges grown by Mr T, Cripps, of t Whareama, In size and shape they . could uot be'beaten in the province, 1 and we are informed they possess an 3 excellent flavour,

In the local productions the largest exhibitors were Mrs Wrigley and Mrs E. Johnston each obtaining several prizes for bottled fruits, jams, etc The prize for lome-:made bread was awarded to Mrs A. Robinson for a dainty looking loaf. Mr James Wrigley again scoured a first prizo for his exhibit of table butter. In bacon and hams, Mr H. Campbell stood alono, having apparently frightened all competitors out of the field, by tbe known excellence of his bacon-ouring,' The home-work shown this year was, as usual, highly interesting; much of it showing highly artistic tasio and talent. In fancy sewing the work of | Miss Edith Pearce of Upper Plain, stoodout very prominently, and proved her to be more than ordinarily clever. Her principal exhibit was a model court'dress, which was exhibited by Miss Pearce at the London Scientific Drees Cutting Association's' Exhibition in 1891. It is certainly a wonderfal pieco of work. Several other oxhibits showed great tasto, notably

Mrs Tankerslay's, Miss and others. All tlio sewing was stated by the judges to be very good indeed -most of it quite above the average, In penmanship Miss M. O'Leary gained the firet prize, several of the competitors running ber very clobo for the honore. A olever and skilfully executed leaf'design gained Mastor W. Mason tho first prize for drawing,

his work being clean and artistic.

Bee-farming, an industry which is now making good headway in Masterton, was brought prominently under notice by Mr W. Lenz's exhibition of the various'apparatus used-by biro at the Kuripuni Apiary. A oomb foundation mill, a patent honey extractor,

"smokers," uncapping knives and many other articles used in tko industry, were shown and courteously explained—to any onowho took the trouble to make enquiries—by Mr Lenz, Combs of honey wero also

shown ill variouß stages. Mr Lenz is not only a praotioal honey grower, but at the same time devotes a good

deal of attention to the manufacture of hives and improved apparatus, for the sale of which The Wairarapa Cooperative Farmers' Association aro

agents. Another worthy exhibition in the Industrial Division was a collec-

tion of furniture shown by Mr W. Whitt, comprising akandsorao and cunningly designed writing desk, several upholstered chairs in the very latest styles, and a beautifully finished side board. The whole are a credit to the manufacturer, and could not have bnen beaten in any city house. '■''••.

An excellent collection of garden tools and ;ight implements was exhibited by Messrs John Graham & Co, who now deal largely m these lines. " Yates' Unliable Seeds" were well advertised by Mr George Johnston, who had a largo stand set up near the ioor., with drawers on which appeared the names of every kind of seed imaginable. ' The enjoyment of the evening was considoraoly, enhanced by the presenco of the Masterton .orchestra, whioh, under the able direction of Mr A. : von Keisenberg, gave several pretty; and well-choßen selections. Music was also supplied outside the Drill Hall by the Masterton Band "in the earlier part of the evening. Light refresh* ments were dispensed by Mr J, Wickens.who had a stall fixed up for the occasion,

Had it not been for tho. unfortunate state of tho weather the Show would undoubtedly have been a very great aucceae from every point of view, but as it was, the exhibition failed in one particular, and that was the attendance. Of course nobody is to blame for this, and every credit is due to tho worthy President (Mr W. G, Beard) who really, haa the interests of the Society at heart, and to the Secretary (Mr J, 0. Alpassj and each of; the members of tho Committee, as one j and all havfl done their beet to make the Masterton Horticultural and Industrial Society what it should be, The detailed prize list is as follows :

. PMZELIBT. Cuss 1. PotPunis.

Judge--ltr F. Cooper (Wellington); ; .

Best collection of pelargoniums, Mrs W H .Beetham 1, M Caselberg 2; Two pelcrgoniums, Mrs Beetham I,M Caselberg 2; Best collection of geraniums, M Caselberg 1,, Mrs Beetham 2; Two geraniums, . M Caselberg 1 and 2 j Four, calceolarias, Mrsßeetbam 1 and h,c; Four cinerarias, Mrs Beetham land2; Best collection of; bogonias, Mrs Beetham 1, M Caselberg 2,' A .; Elkinsh.o; JTour ceoleuq, M Caselberg 1 and bio; Two petunirjs, M Caselberg 1 and h.c; Two fusobitiß, Mrs Beetham 1 and 2; Twofuschiw (variegated), M Caselberg 1: and h.c; Four ornamental foliage plants, Mrs Beetham 1; Collection of nut less than twelve plants, M Caselberg 1, Mrs Beetham 2; Colleotion of ferns, Mrs Beetham 1, A. lilkins 2|j Best fern, Mrs Beothara 1, T. Oardiier 2 and ■:•

Class ll—Cot Flowers. Judge—Mr F. Opoper. Best rose in bloom, M Johnson 1, S;F. Beard 2; Twelve roses (vario> ties),Mrsßeethaml, W & Beatd 2 audh.cjSix pansies, Mrs Beetham 1, h. Hobinson. sen 2 ; four snapdragons, W. W. McCardle 1, Andrew Bobinson 2, Four carnations, D. Hobinson 1; Six geraniums, Beetham 1, A Robinson sen, 2; Four*.* pelargoniums, A. Robinson, sen, 1 and 2; Table bouquet, Miss E. Uorupton 1, Miss M Johnston 2; Hand bouquet, Miss E. Compton 1, Miss M Johnston 2; Decorated vase, Miss Compton 1 and o; Bridal bouquet, Miss Compton 1 and 2, M, Caselberg o; Best collection of out flowers, Mrs W, G. Beard 1, Mr W. W. McCardle 2; Children's class, Best bouquet, Miss M. Johnston 1 and o. Class 111-Fruits,

Judges: Messrs Bate tof Greytown, and Everett of Masterton, Best twelve keeping apples, James Wrigley 1 and 2, W. G. Board ho.; twenty-five strawberries, T. Osborne 1 and 2, W. Cullen h. 0,; twenty-five gooseberries, John Grusohow 1, J, Borriraan 2, W. G. Beard ho.'

: CUBS IV.—VEGETABLES. Judges: Messrsßarrettand Everett.

Two oucumbet's, frame, one variety, v T. Osborne I,W. G, Beard 2; two i cabbages, fit for table, Yee Toy 1, Jasv Wrigley 2 and h. 0.; two oaulifloweil A. Eikins 1; best sifr turnips, Wo Toyl, M. Oaselberg 2 and h.c, W. G. Beard he,; six carrots, table, Tee Toy 1, J. W. Parker h. 0,; best two lettuces, J, Berriman 1 and 2, Mrs Beetham h.c.; six sticks rhubarb, J. 0. Alpass 1, J. Oandy 2, Tee Toy h. 0,; twenty-five pods peas, W. G. Beard 1, 2, and h.c, T, Osborne or, twentyfivo broad beans, W. G. Beard 1 and 2, A. Eikins h,0.; twenty-live heads asparagus, Mrs Beetham 1, S, F. Beard 2, W. G. Beard h.o. j boat twelve potatoes, W. G. Beard 1 and 2; six onions, present season's growth; Yee Toy 1, Mrs Beetham 2, Mrs Wrigley h. 0.; collection of salads, W. G. Beard 1, Jas Wrigley 2; collection of vegetables, grown by cottager not employing labour or growing same for sale, F. W. Parker 1, H. Rasmussen 2 j collection of vegetables, eight varieties, W. G. Beard land 2, A, Eikins ho. " CLASS V, LOCAL PRODUCTIONS. Judges:—Messrs Barrott and Evorett. U Collection of Bottled Fruits &n* Jatnsin transparent'bottles, locally produced, Mrs E. Johnston 1, Jas, Wrigley 2; Collection Piokles in transparent bottles, locally produced, Jas. Wrigley 1; Best collection Dried Fruits, J. Wrigley 1, Mss E. Johnston ho; Table Butter fit for market, not less than lib, without aoy. stamp or mark, J. Wrigloy .1, Mrs Tankersley 2, Miss M'. Jenkins h.o; Best home-made and homebaked Bread, Mrs A, Bobinson 1 and 2, Mrs F. Black he; Ham, to be cut if required, H. Campbell 1 and 2; Flitoh of Bacon, H.; Campbell 1 and 2; Drawing by Boy or Girl attending any Wairarapa Sohool, W. Mason 1, Miss "M. . Jenkins o; Writing by Boys or Girls attending [ any Wairarapa Sohool, Minnie O'La--1 ary 1, Willie Hojjg 2, George Carter

CLASS VL HOME WOKK, Judges;— Mrs Tnbuteao, Mrs W, G, Beard nnd Mrs Izard.

Crochet Work, Miss M.-HoM-ganl; Miss M, Harris 2, A. OH* man c and Mrs Tabutoau's special, Mrs T. Tankersloy special, Margaret Murray o; Plain Sewing, Blanche Ferry 1, M, Johnston 2, A, Chapman special; Fancy Knitting, A. Chapman o; Best Colleciion Fancy Work, Mrs A, Mutrio 1, F, Chapman 2, Bessie Perry o and Mrs Tableau's special, A. Chapman spocial; Best Collection of Work other than Fanoy, Edich Poaroel, Mias Chapman o.