MASTERTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4643, 9 February 1894, Page 2

MASTERTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The President, Seoretary and other officials oftheMasterton Hortioultnral Society ore to he heartily congratulated on the very successful and interesting autumn Bhow,given yesterday afternoon and evening in the Drill Hall, Mast»rton. The exhibits wore ! tastefully staged and in' the afternoon and owning there were many visitors. The Volunteer Band stationed out« side attracted many in the evening, and inside the building Mr Keisenforg's o rohestra played several pleasing selections of music The heat at times was somewhat oppressive and it is to be regretted that tbis society cannot obtain for their shows a tent which is much pleasanter for visitors and sets off the beautiful flowers and fruit of the exhibitors to greater advantage, The fruit and vegetables were excellent and prove what careful and intelligent cultivation oan' produce, The fine exhibition of apples by Mr Blomquist attracted much attention.. The various varieties of this King of fruits were labeled with their respective names—acapital idea enabling visitors to distinguish the different kinds, and affording much information to the ignorant. Wire netting protected the luscious' peaohes, nectarines, mulberries and other fruits from the hands of the many youngsters who cast longing eyes on the tempting display, ft is somewhat invidious to pick out the different exhibitors where all are so good, but Miss M. Johnson, Mrs Caselberg, and Messrs Elkins, W. G. Beard, and J. C. Alpasa deserve a special note,

Pot plants, brgonias and fuohsias, bad fine flowers and were tastefully staged, though the shape of the plants were. not in all cases as good as we have seen before. Mrs Anketel and Mrs Alpass won most of the prizes in this class, Mr 3 A rnott secured Several prizes for her out flowers and bouquets and also exhibited sotao paintings which were favourably noticed. Specimens of home made bread, butter, flitch of bacon and six hen eggs were good of their kind, but there were very few competitors, The utility and importance of this division might well be impressed on the many small holders of this town and surrounding districts. The children's class is one which should always be encouraged, and some very creditable speoimens of juvenilehandiwork were shown. The table bouquet by a girl under 16 was won by Miss M. Johnson and the hand bouquet by Miss A. Stone In the writing class was to be seen somo very good work. Miss Mary Hourigan won MrHolmea'i special prize with the familiar stanzas of Byron " I stood in Venice on the Bridge of Sighs," etc, neatly transcribed in pretty feminine caligraphy, The Rev. Father McKenna's special prize for the boy's clasß was rightly awarded to Master Bryoska (peradventuvo the descendant of some exiled Polish noble) in whose *fi«; nic handwriting were the following remarkable lines :-- The Downfall of Poland.

0 sacred Truth! Thy triumph ceased awhile And Hop thy sister ceased with thee to . smilo, Her whiskered pamlours and hor fierce hussars Wa'ved her dread standard In the breeze of morn, Pealed her loud drum and twanged her; trumpet horn, Tumultuous horror brooded o'er her van, Presaging math to Poland-and to man, The thanks of the public are due to the officials of this Society, who must 'doubtless take much time and table] to provide the Masterton people with this oreditable and enjoyable show, Horticulture deserves every encouragement, and we hope our local Society will continue to prosper, The following is the PBIZE LIST, Open Cuss. Class I—Pot Plants. Judges-Messrs W, H, Taylor and D, Wilkinson, (Wellington), Collection geraniums, flowering, Mrs Oaselberg 1 and 2; 2 geraniums, (lowering, Mrs Oaselberg 1; 0 geranfoliage, Mrs Oaselberg 1; 2 geraniums, foliage, Mrs Caßelberg ], A. Elkins 2 ; 2 Gloxinias, A, RobinSOII 1; Collection begonias, tuberous, Mrs Oaselberg 1 and 2, F, W. Parker c; Collection begonias, other than tuberous varieties, Mrs Oaselberg 1 and 2, A. Elkina, o; 4 Ooleua, varieties, F. W. Parker 1 and 2, J. Stone c; 2 Fucbsjas, beigl.; 2 Fuluilis', variegated varie> ties, Mrß Oaselberg 1; i ornamental foliage plants, different species, Mrs Caselberg 1. Class 11-Cut Flowers, Judges-Messrs W,H, Taylor and D. Wilkinson (Wellington), 0 Dahlias, W. M. Eastbopo 1, T. Dixon 2, W.G.Beardß;4 Verbenas, 2 Btems of each, W.G. Beard I,D. Eobinson 2; 6 Asters, W. G. Beard 1 and 2; 4 Stocks, Mies Mayßillington 1; 6 Gladioli, Mrs Oaselberg 1 and 2.4 Carnations, W, G, Beard 1, A. Eobinson 2; 6 Phlox arummondi, W. G. Beard l/MrßCaselberg2, Miss May Billington o; 6 Geraniums, W. G. Beard 1, Mrs Oaselberg 2; Table

bouquet, not to exceed Win, Miss L, Wilton 1; Hand bouquet, not to exceed Gin, MisGawith 1, Mrs Afnott 2, Miss Comptonc; Bridal bouquet, Mrs Arnottl, Mrs Caselberg 2, Miss Drummond 0; Spray bouquet, Mrs Arnott 1, Mn Caselberg 2, Mrs Gawith 0; Decorated Epergne or vase, Mrs Arnott 1, Miss Compton 2, Miss E. Compton 3 j Collection cut flowers, Mrs Caselberg 1, MrsW, G, Beard 2. Class 111-pßum. Judges: Messrs D.Barrett una T, Kempton, junr. 12 Filberts or Cobbs, J. Wrigley 1, Miss M. Johnson 2; 12 Walnuts, MissM.Johnsinland2,T.Coxo.a ssl,A.Elkins ijW.M.EasthopeandJ.Boxtnnr,.

Nectarines, W. M. Eaathope 1, J. 0! Alpass 2, J. Blomquistc.; Pl, lmß (dessert), J. 0. Alpass 1 and 2, H f ,o °!°'i pi « M 8 (culinary), A. Elkins J, Miss M. Johnson 2 and 0, • Apricots, Mrs Vaughanland2; Quinces, J. 8 one 1, Mrs Caselberg 2; Pears, W. G Beardiand 2) A,Oicol h. 0,; 12 Apples (dessert), A. Elkins 3 ;12Apples(culinary), J. Blomquist, !1, Miss M, Johnson 2, A. Elkins3;l Col. of Apples, 1 of each, variotv, J.j

Bloraquist, 1; 25 Brambles, A,Elkint I, W. -G. Beard 2; 25- Strawberries, r. Wrigleyl; 25 Mulberries, A iikins 1, Mrs Caselberg 2 j 2 Bunohei >f > Hothouse Grapes, A. Elkina 1 iiss M. Johnson 2 and o.; Co. o fruits (Mr G.; Johnston's speoial) Ira Caselberg 1, J. Wrigley 2, J. C lipass h,c, ■ Class IV—VWetables, Judges, Messrs D. Barrett and T Cempton (Greytown). .; (To be judged according to thei itness for ÜBe), _:.■•■..,; 2 Cucumbersframe, Mrs Oaselbari 1,2, and h. 0.-; 2 Cuoumbere ridge, A Mini 1, J. S, Bemman'2,.Mr Caselberg o.;2Cabbages, J, S.'Befr' | mau 1, A. EUtins 2, Frßennett 6;

Beets, J. S. Bem'man I, J.:Wrfgley. 2j GTumipa, Mrs Oas&lberg 1 and.. -V 2, J. S'Berrimah o; 6 Oarrots,;J;S. .'" Berriman 1, W. G. Bsatd 2j 6 Par- ": snips, W.G. Beard 1, J. S. Berriman . 2; 2 Lettuces, A. ElkitisU.S.'■'/' Berriman 2; 6 rjtioks Bhubarb, J. " - Candy 1, J. Wrigley2; 12Tomatoes, '",'■'' A. fiobinson 1, 2 and 1i.0.; 25 Pods ' Peas, F. Bennett 1; 25 Pods Frenoh Beans, A, Elkinß 1, W,G.Beard'2 and h. 0,; 25 Pods Runner Beans, A, Elkins 1, T. Cox 2, W. G. Beard" h.o. j 12 Potatoes, A. Elkins 1, J. Carpenter 2, P. Rutherfurd h. 0 .; 6 " Onions (keeping), W.G. Beard land 2, A. EUrina h. 0.; 6 Onions (by ■'•■'' weight), J. Candy 1, T.Dixon 2, W. '-' 6. Beard h. 0.; Collection of, not more than 12, MrsCaeeiberkS,!a'.• ■ <J ; 8. Berriman 2; 2GourdßprJPp. kins, one variety, Mrs Caseflgfoi, Wit A. Elkine 2 and h. 0.; 2 Marrows! - 1 same season's growth, A. Elkins 1, IW.G.Bear!3aad h.o. j CoJleoHon "i of Vegetables, 8 species, J, Candy 1, '.'; |J. S. Berriman 2, A. Elkina,luiL . : \ Class V.—Local ■ .; ''< Judges, Messrs D. fiarratt andT. '• Keinpton (Greytown)—'Oolleotion of : Dried Fruits-Mies M. Johnston 1," J.C. Alpasa 2; lib Table Butter, ". J. Wrigleyl, Mies Rose Billington 2 j 1 Loaf Bread, home-made and home-baked, Mrs Nioholls 1, Miss B. ■ 'Billington 2 and o.; 1 ham, H. ' Campbell 1;. Flitoh of Bacon, H. Campbell 1; 6hen's eggs, F.Ben- '; nett I. • Class VL-Home WoRK-Judge, Mrs Forbes. - Crochet Work, Miss Lizzie Wilton 1, Miss Greea 2, Miss ■ Mery Connell, Miss'D. Pinkerton, and Miss A.. Billington h,c.; Plain Sewing, Miss M. Johnston 1; F»noy . Knitting, Miss Knoll 1; Collection of Fancy Work, Miss Knell l.Mies Annie Chapman 2, Miss Long and Miss Siemonek h.c. AMATEUR'oL4BSES.

Glass VIII—Pot PLANis-Judge3 —Messrs W. H. Taylor and D, Wilkinson (Wellington) 8 Geran- ' iums; flowering, 0. Anketelll, Mrs Alpass 2; 1 Geranium, flowering, 0. Anketelll, Mrs Alpass 2; 3 Geraniums, foliage, F. W. Parker 1,0, Anketell 2, Mrs Alpass 3; 3 Begon- . ias, other than tuberous, 0. Anketell 1; 1 ii.gonia, 0. Anketell 1; 8 Begonias.tuberoufl, single, F, W. Parker 1 and 2; 3 Begonias, double, 0.,. Anketolll; 1 Petunia, 0. Anketell ',- 1, Mrs Alpass 2; 1 Alpass 1, Miss EnffitcludU, Chas. Anketell o.; 2Coleos, C..j|nketell 1; 2 Ornamental Foliage Plants, F. W. Parked.

Out Flowers. 12 Out Flowers, W. M. Easthope 1, 0. Anketel 2; 8 Dahlias, W. M. Easthope 1, 0. Anketel 2; Miss M. Johnson o. ;3 Geraniums, 0. Anketel land2, Miss M, Johnson o. Vegetables, Collection of Vegetables, J. 8. Berriman 1, F. W. Parker 2, James Candy o.

Ohilduen's Class. Table Bouquet by any Girl under 16 years of ago, Miss M. Johnson 1; Hand Bouquet by School Girl undor 14 years of age, Miss Annie Stone; Writing by Boy, ditto, Rev. Father McKenna's prize, Frank Bryoska 1. R, Young 2, P. O'Leary o.; Writing by Girl, ditto, Mr Holmes' prize Mies Mary .Hourigan 1, Miss Mary O'Leary 2, Mis 3 Annie Chapman o,; Plain Sewing by Girl; ditto, Mrs Tabutoau's Bpecial,Miss Annie** I '', man I, jQ tt a