Hastings Horticultural and Industrial Society.

Hastings Standard, Volume III, Issue 865, 8 March 1899, Page 2

Hastings Horticultural and Industrial Society.

IN AUGUR ATL SHOW

Patron : Captain W. R. Russell, M.11.R. President: His Worship the Mayor, C. A. Fitzßoy, Esq. Vice-■ Presidents : J. N. Williams, Esq., and E. H. Williams, Esq. Committee: Mr C. A. Fitzßoy, chairman ; Mrs J. N. Williams, Mrs Tosswill, Mrs Gahvey, Mrs Reynolds, Miss Beamish ; Messrs A. L, D. Fraser, A. M'Corkindale, A- Merewether, J. Vile, D. Macnamara, H. E. Wright, WV» Stables, H. Nettlingham, W. C. Maddison. Secretary and Treasurer : Fred. Cook.

The inaugural show of the Hastings Horticultural and Industrial Society was opened in the Princess Theatre this afternoon. Owing to the unfortunate change in the weather which occurred yesterday the conditions were not too favorable, This, taken in conjunction with the fact that the show was fixed at least a fortnight too late in the season, militated somewhat against the exhibition. Still, everything considered, the show is surprisingly successful. Indeed, men competent to judge inform us that a better show has never been seen in Hawke's Bay. The task of staging was some%vhat difficult, so numerous were the entries. The energetic secretary (Mr F. Cook) assisted by members of the committee, _ worked actively, however, and everything was ready for the judges shortly after nooii. A feature of the show is the exhibition of cut flowers. These would be hard to beat in any part. There is a particularly fine display of dahlias, asters and bouquets. Vegetables and fruits are also well represented, and the judges speak highly of their quality. Mr Wright had a large entry in both these classes, but unfortunately he arrived too late. Mr Norton, of the' Premier nurseries, Pahiatua, has a magnificent display of apples. In the fruit class, apples, pears, peaches, plums and grapes predominate, some of the latter being particularly good. Of pot plants there is a comparatively small display. Those which are there, however, are ve* l choice and rare. There is a very fine exhibition of home industries, especially preserves, whilst there is good competition in penmanship, drawing, etc.

The show was well patronised this afternoon, when tea was provided by the ladies. It will open again this evening when we expect to see a crowded theatre. The Hastings Brass Band will render choice selections. Following is the PRIZE LIST. Vegetables. Judges: Messrs Mayo and Horton.) Sis roots beet : N. E. Tosswill 1, J. Sturm, 2. Two ridge cucumbers : Miss Beamish 1. Two heads red cabbage : S. Nettlingham 1. Six intermediate carrots : Bader 1, Gascoyne 2, Briggs h.c. Six early horn carrots : Sturm 1, Gascoyne 2.

Twelve quality onions: J. Cooper, 1 Bain 2.

Six root parsnips: M. I'. Maggin 1, Briggs 2. Twelve kidney potatoes Cook 1, Xettlingham 2. Twelve round potatoes : Cook, 1. Six sticks rhubarb: Nettlingham, 1; Sturm, 2. Collection Tomatoes : Nettlingham, 1; Briggs, 2. Beat dish of Tomatoes: Bain, 1; Gascovne, 2. Best collection Vegetables (ten varieties onl.y) : Briggs, 1; N. E. Tosswill, 2. Collection Vegetables : Nettlingham. 1; Horton, 2. Fap.m Produce. (Judges: Messrs Wellwood and Pattison.) Heaviest Cabbage : Sturm, 1. _ Six Boots Bed Carrots : Maggin, 1. Six Roots White Carrots : Bader, 1. Six Sunflowers: Sturm, 1. Eggs, twelve heaviest ; Mrs McLeod 1. Honey, in comb ; Milburn Bros. 1. Honey, best display ; Milburn Bros. 1. Pox Plants (amateurs). Judge : Mr Anderson. Three begonias : Mr Beynolds 1. Collection of prt plants: Mrs Keynolds 1. McCorkindale 2. Native Ferns, Mrs D, McLeod, 1. Foliage plants : MrsD. McLeod l v Fuschia : McCorkindale 1, Bi-eolor geraniums : Mrs McLeod 1. Petunias : McCorkindale 1. Adiantums : Mrs Keynolds 1. Childbkn'ss Class. Best pot plant: Miss A. Boyle 1. Cut Floweps. (•Judge : Mr Anderson.) Twelve asters : Nettlingham, 1 ? Miss Shaw. 2. Collection cut flowers: J.Richardson, 1.

Dahlias : J. Richardson, 1. Bridal bouquet : J. Richardson, 1. Cactus dahlias : J. Richardson, 1. Decorated epergne : Mrs Knight, 1. Twelve pansies : Nettlinglmm, 1. Cut Flowers (Amateurs.') Asters: A. Williams, 1 ; Miss Shaw, 2; M'Corkindale, h.c. Decorated epergne: Miss N. Roach, 1 and special. Out flowers (best collection): Mrs Tosswill, 1 ; Miss Beamish, 2. Industries. Bread, home made : Miss A. Hardie 1, Mrs Kemp 2. Scones, Scotch : Mr« D. McLeod 1, Miss Beamish 2. Crewel work, in silk : Miss Beamish. Fancy knitting : Mrs Gnspoyne. Prettiest fancy article : Miss Maddisoii. Tomato sauce : Mrs McLeod 1. Collection jams: Mrs T. Doney 1, Mrs Tosswill 2. Collection pickles : Mrs Doney 1. Collection bottled fruit: Mrs McLeod 1. Collection jellies: Mrs W. Beilby 1. Wine : Mr F. Cook. Drawing : Miss A. Maddison. Best dressed doll: Miss Boyie. Fkcit. •Judges : Messrs Mayo and Hortort. Outdoor grapes : C. A. Fitzroy 1, Bain 2. Indoor grapes i F. Cook. Collection of table grapes !•. Cook. Watermelons : E. H. Williams. Walnnts : McNamara 1, Nettlingham 2. Lemons : E. H, Williams 1. Peaches : F. Pears : E. H. Williams 1. The remainimg prizes will appear to. morrow,