MASTERTON HORTICULTURAL & INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4347, 17 February 1893, Page 2

MASTERTON HORTICULTURAL & INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY.

Autumn Show. OFFICERS. President,Mr.W, G, Beard; VicePresidents, Mr P. Murray and Mr A. J. Rawson j Committee: Messrs J. Berriman, W. B. ClienneSla, ,T. Candy, E. Collotte, J. Carpenter, T. Dixon, J. Graham, jun., G. Gruschow, E. Johnston, W, Lenz, F. W. Parker, Jas, Stone, D. Stone, and J. Wraggo, Jus. 0. Alpass, Secrotary and Treasurer.

The autumn show of the Masterton Horticultural and Industrial Society was held yesterday in the Drill Hall. Numerically the exhibits did not come up to last year, but as regards high quality, particularly .in the show of I vegetables, Mastorton is to be con-

gratulated. The industrial branches of the exhibition were very muob neglected, very few specimens of homework beiug shown. This is to be regretted.as ithas always hitherto been one of the strong features of our local shows.

Some disappointment was expressed that the many curiosities collected by Mr R. Brown, for the proposed Masterton Museum, were not on view and we frel sure that had they been exhibited they would havo proved a great source of attraction.

The display of pot plants on this occasion was not so large as usual, and this is to be accounted for by the fact that Mrs W. li. Beotham bad no entries. The principal exhibitors were Mrs M, Oaselberg, Mrs W, G,-Beard, and Messrs Elkins, Alpass and Packer. The out flowers were very

nicely seleoted, and the bouquets tastefully made up, Miss E. Compton ane Mrs Aruott securing most of the prizes, that for the best bouquet, however, falling to Miss M. Johnston, Fruits was fairly representee!, in some of the varieties the competition being keen. For peaches, Mr IV. G. Heard secured first prize with somo particularly fine fruit, Mrs Caselberg taking first for nectarines, and Mrs Vaughan first for apricots. Messrs J, Wrigley and G. Johnston showed some fine locally grown filberts and walnuts respectively, both obtaining first prizes. For plums the judges awarded tbepalm

to Mr J. 0. Alfass, and in the sections for apples Mr Blomquist carried all before him. Mr E. JoLnston and Mr A. Elkina both showed some luscious looking grapes, obtaining first aud second prizes in the order named.

The vegetable class-the most atrcngly represented-™ well worth seeing, some grand specimens in all divisions being shown. The principal exhibitors were Mrs (Jaselbevg, and Messrs Elkius, Beard, Jobuson, Yee Toy, Lenz and P, W. Brown, the latter entering the best collection of vegetables. Local productions were not largely exhibited. Several very creditable specimens of writing were submitted the prizes being awarded to A. Butement (best boy) and Minnie O'Leary (best girl). Homework was shown by Miss A. Harris, and Miss M. Johnston, and cork work by Messrs D, Jackson and J. Walker, the former putting in a handsome and cleverly constructed whatnot. Mr W. Lenz was the only exhibitor in the Apiarian Class, his entries being as usual ijood. During the evening the Masterton Orohestra played thn following selections, the nnmc adding very materiallv to tho enjoyment of those present Overture —" Le Chevalier Broton"; Waltz-"Sonnenschein"; Overture—" La Couronne D'Or" j Waltz—" Mikado"; Polka—"Winter Blossoms." Tho prize list is as follows: PBIZE LIST, CLASS 1.-POl Plants.

2 Pelargoniums, F. W, Parker, lj best collection geraniums, A. Elkins, 1; Mrs Caselberg, 2 and c,; 2 Geraniums, J, 0, Alpass, 1; F. Parker, 2; best collection begonias, Mrs Casolberg, 1; best 2 tuberous begonias, F. Parker, 1; A, Elkins, 2; Mrs Caselberg, 3; best collection tuberous begonias, F, Parker, 1 j Mrs Caselberg, 2; Mrs W. G. Beard, h.c,; 4 Coleus, Mrs Caselberg, 2 firsts; 2 Petunias, Mrs Caselberg, 1; 2Fusehias, F. Parker, 1 and 2; J, 0. Alpasa, h.c,; 2 Fusohias (variegated), Mrs Caselberg,'l; 4 Ornamental | foliage plants, Mrs Caselberg, 1; G Pot plants, Mrs J, U. Alpass, 1; Collection of not less than twolve plants, Mrs Caselberg, 1; Collection of Native Ferns, A. Elkins, 1, CLASS 11,- Cut Flowers.

6 Dahlias, T, Gardner, 1; W. G, Board, 2; 6 Pansies, VV. G, Beard, I; '1 Verbenas, W. (J. Beard, 1; T. Gardner, 2; M. Johnson, 1i.0,; G Asters, W, G, Beard, I; C Zinnias, W, G. Beard, 1; 6 Gladioli, Mrs Oaselbetg, 1; 4 Carnations, W. G. Beard, 1; T. Gardner, 2; 0 Phlox Drummondi, W, G. Beard, 1;0 Geraniums, Mrs Caselberg, 1; 6 Pelargoniums, Mrs Caselboro, 1; Table Boquet, Miss E. Compton. 1; Hand Boquet, Mrs Avnott, 1; Miss Compton, 2; Decorated Epergne or Vaeo, Miss Compton, 1; Bridal Boquet, Mrs Arnott, 1; Miss E, Compton, 2; Best Collection of Cut Flowers, W. G, Beard, 1 and 2; T. Gardner, h.c.; most fashionable ball-room boquet, Mrs Arnoit, 1; Mr 3J. C. Alpass, 2; Best boquet, Miss M. Johnson, 1, Class 111-Fruits, 12 Filberts or Cobbs J. Wrigley 1, E. Johnßton 2; 12 Walnuts £, Johnston 1, A, Chapman 2; 0 peaohes, one variety W. G. Beard 1, J, 0, Alpass 2 and he; 6 nectarines Mrs Caselberg 1 and he, J. 0. Alpass 2; 12 plums, 8 doßsert varieties, 4 of each J, 0, Alpass 1, Mrs Caselberg 2, J. Wrigleyhc; 12 plums, 8 culinary E. Johnston J, G. GruoW 2; 6 apricots, one variety Mrs Vaugban 1, Mr Vaughan 2, F, Parker ho; 0 quinces E, Johnson 1, J, Stone 2; 6 pears, one variety A. Nicol 1, W. G, Beard 2; 12 apples, 8 dessert varieties, 1 of each J, Fitzgerald 1, G. Gruohow 2;_ 12 apples, 8 culinary J, Blomquißt 1, G, Grucliow 2, E, Johnson bobeat collection of apples, lof each variety J, Blomquist 1; 25 brambles, not less Thos Gardiner 1, W. G, 'Board 2; 2 bunches hot-house grapes E. Johnston 1, A. Elkius 2, Class IV—Vegetables.

2 cucumbers (frame) Mrs Caselberg 1 2 and ho; 2 cucumbers (ridge) E. Johnspn 1, W, Lenz 2; 2 cabbages B, Jojinson 1, iy. q," Benrt) 3; % cauliflowers W, (J, Beard 1, J, Wrjgley 2, A. Toy ho; 2 heads celery Yee Toy 1, W. 0. Beard 2; 4 beet-roots J. Candy 1, A, Toy 2, W. G, Beard ho; six turnips A, Elkins 1, Mrs Caselberg 2, A. Toy ho; six carrots W. G. Beard 1 and 2, E. Johnson he; six parsnips W, G. Beard 1; Yee Toy 2, P. W;Brown.he, two lettuces Yee Toy 1, E, Johnson 2, J. Candy he; six sticks rhubarb A. Elkins 1, Yee Toy 2, J. Candy ho; twelve tomatoes W. G. Beard 1, L Elkins 2 and ho; 25 pod peas, J. Wrigley 1, F. Parker 2, W, G. Pf»rd, li.oj 25 pods Fr^ck

beanß, W. Lenz 1, P. M. Brown 2, V'po Toy li.o; 25 pods runner beans, A. 'Elkins 1, W. G. Beard 2, W. Everett h.o; 25 broad beans, Yes Toy 1; 12 Potatoes, A. Falconer 1 and 2; G Onions (keeping), Yee Toy 1, A. Elkins 2, Mrs Oaselberg h.o; Collection of salads, Mrs Oaselberg 1, W. G. Beard 2 ; 2 gourds or pumpkins, A, Elkins 1 ami 2; Marrows, Yee Toy 1, A, Elkins 2 and b.o; Collection of vegetables, P. M. Bijjjp1, J. Candy 2, H. Rasnmssen' 8 ; Collection of vegetables (8 varieties), W. G. Beard 1 and 2; Mr Berriman h,c.

CLASS V—LOCAL PRODUCTIONS. ' Collection pickles, in transparentbottles, iocally produced, J. Wrigley 1; Best Collection dried fruits, J, Wrigley.l, Mrs Oaselberg h.o ; Table butter, fh for market, not less than lib, without any stamp or mark, Miss R. Billitigton 1, Mrs Tankersley 2; Best home made and home baked bread. Mrs A. Robinson 1 and b.o, Miss Lenz 2; Ham, to be cut if required, H. Carnpbi ~ 1 and 2 ; Flitch of bacon, Q. 1 and 2 ; Writing by boys attending any Wairarapa sohool, A. Butement 1, J, O'Leary 2 ; Writing by girl, ditto, Minnie O'Leary 1, Alice Chapman 2, Annie Chapman b.c. OL&BSVI-HOMBWOBK. Crochet work, Miss A, Harris 1; Plain sowing, Miss M. Johnston 2; Cone or cork work, D. Jackson 1, J. Walker 2 and h.o; Best plain sewing by any Wairar»pa school girl, to he certified to by teacher, Miss Blanoho Perry 1, Miss Lillie Tayler 2; Best plain knitting by school girl, Minuia O'Leary 1, -...CLASS VII-APIARIAN. Sample of 'dxtr&cted honey, not less A than lOlbs. W. Lenz 1 and 2. ,