Greytown Horticultural Society.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4347, 17 February 1893, Page 3

Greytown Horticultural Society.

Autumn Show,

llio autumn show of the Greytown Horticultural and Industrial Sooioty waß bold in the Palace Hall yesterday, There yjere not so many oxljibits as last year, but in quality they were superior. A large number of school*, children (admittedgratis) were present in the afternoon, and in the evening the ball was fairly well filled with adulte, the Greytown Private Brass Band kindly rendering selections. In the cases of no competition special prizes were awarded where merited, Messrs Spearink (Featherston), Cooper (Wellington), S. Haigh, A, L, Webster, Rides, and B. W. Tate'officiated as judges, Special praise is due to the pining efforts of the bright and energetic Secretary (Mr John L, Kees) in the fulfilment oi hip ardu'ou? duties, In pot plants the show was weak, the only prize awarded being to Mr Geo. Wilkie, who secured special first and second for coxcombs, Tbe following were tho prizetakera I Cut Flowers,

12 pansies, distinct varieties Mrs Hutton special 1; 6 Phlox Drummondi, distinct varieties, G, Wilkie 1, | T.Kempton 2; 3 Dianthus (Japanese pink), Mrs Hutton special 1; 6 asters T.Kempton 1 and bo; 6 roses, Mrs Hutton special 1; 12 marigolds, T. Kerapton bo ; table bouquet, Mrs Hutton 1 and 2 ; hand bouquet, Mrs Hutton 1 and 2, T, Kcmptonhc; zinnias, Mrfl Hutton li G, Wilkio c,'

Fruit, Collection of apples, 12 distinct varieties, J. Blomquist 1, B.Buroh 2; 12 dessert apples, one variety, J. Blomquist I, T. Kempton 2; 6 dessort tipples, distinct varieties, J. Blomquist 1, T. Kempton 2; 12 J cooking apples, one variety, B Burch 1, J. Blomquist 2, G, Knowlton lie; G cooking apples, distinct varieties, J, Blomquist 1 ; 6 keeping perns, J. Blomquist 1; 6 figs, B, Buroh 1; G nectarines, Mrs Dockery 1; 12 peaolies, T. Kempton 1 and 2; 2 bunches green-bouse grapes, T, Kempton 1 and be; collection of frui's, 6 kinds T, Kempton I. Some Ballarat seedline apples, for exhibition only, by L. St George, were awarded be.

Vegetables, 2 cucumbers, T. Kempton 1 und be; 25 French beans, ti, Wilttie, 1; P. Brooks, 2; J. L. liees, he; 25 pods peas, H. Humphries, 1 ; J. L. Kees, 2; 12 potatoes (roundj L. St George, special, 1; 8 cabbages, York, special, 1 ; G turnips, J. L. lines, 1 and 2; G carrots, York, 1 ; G. Wilkio, 2; G rhubarb, Knowlton, I; G. Wilkie, 2; York, be; T. Kempton, c; 12 onions, N.King, 1; U. Wilkie, 2 and c; Yoik, ho; 12 T.

Kempton, 1 and 2; J. L. Kees, he; 3 heaviest do, T, Kempton, 1 and 2; heaviest pumpkin, F. Brooks, lie; 2 best pumpkins, G. Knowlton, lie ; 2 vogotable marrows, H. Humphries, 1 and 2; Collection of vogetables, L. St Georgo, special, 1. In parsnips the only exhibitor was J. L, Rees, who was awarded he. Had the judges known at tho time that they had power to award special prizes, they ivould have given Mr Reos Ist,

FAIW PRODUCE. Thero was very littlo competition undpr this heading, Ham, S. Haigh, special, 1; fresh powdered butter, U. Humphries, lie; scones, Mrs T. Hodge, liej side bacon (exhibition only), tJ. Ilaigh, lie. PENMANSHIP. This class was open to all school children tin oughout tbe Wairarapa, but apparently only Ik Greytown scholars competed. The following were successful: —Writing: Boy uuder 9 years, W, Maxton, 1; R. Thompson, 2; Boy under 12 years, W. Biiick, 1; N. Mtidsen, 2; Girl under nino years, Ililder Gallagher, 1; Mary Eccleton, 2; Git! uuder 12, E. Hebley, 1; May Hawko, 2; Girl under 15, K. Webster, 1, Maggie Gallagher, 2, Speoiul prizes were awaided io J. Dorrell (1), and D, Black (2), for boy under 10 years. Drawing (freehand): Stacy Fuller 1, W, Black 2, E. Puller lie,