Hastings Horticultural and Industrial Society.

Hastings Standard, Volume III, Issue 866, 9 March 1899, Page 2

Hastings Horticultural and Industrial Society.

INAUGURAL SHOW,

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

The attendance of the public at the Hastings Horticultural and Industrial Society's Show on Wednesday evening was very large, despite the fact that the weather was unfavorable. Everybody was delighted with the exhibition, which reflects credit upon the Committee and exhibitors alike. The judges had a severe task, and did not complete their work until late in the afternoon. It would be invidious to mention any special exhibits when all were so uniformly good. The competition in the amateur classes was not as keen as was anticipated, but the exhibits were very creditable. The show is to be continued to-day, when we hope to see another large attendance. The following additional prizes were awarded after we went to press on Wednesday : Section I—l'ot Plants. Open to all comers. Class 4, best foliage plant in the show : Mr Richardson, 1. Class 6, best collection pot plants : Mr Richardson, 1. Class 7, best tabie decoration: Miss Roach, 1. Class 10, exotic ferns : Mr Richardson, 1.

Section 2—Cut Flowers, Open to all comers. Class 32, dahlias (single): Mr Nettlingham, 1. Class 38, ladies' shoulder spray : Miss Boach, 1; Mrs Knight, 2. Class 44, roses : Mr Nettlingham, 2. Class 47, verbenas : Mr Nettlingham, 2. Class 48, zinnias : Mr Nettlingham, 1. Section 3—Fruit. Classsl,apples,dessert: Mr M'Namara, 1 ; Mr Nettlingham, 2.

Class 52, apples, kitchen : Mr M'Namara, 1; Mr Nettlingham, 2. Class 53, apples, collection of 12 varieties : Mr M'Namara, 1; Mr Nettlingham, 2. Class 54, apples, best blight-proof : Mr M'Namara, T; Mr Nettlingham, 2. Class 57, apples, best collection of fruit: Mr Nettlingham, 1; Mr M'Namara, 2. Class 63, mulberries : G. Nettlingham 1. Class 65, rook melons: Miss L. Beamish 1. Class 66, water melons : Miss L. Beamish, 1; E. H. Williams, 2. Class 67, citron melons : J. Bain 1. Class 69, walnuts: G. Nettliiigbam, 1; D. M'Namara, 2. Class 72, lemons : 1). M'Namara, 1; E. H. Williams, 2. Class 75, peaches : D. M'Namara, 1; F. Christiensen, 2. Class 77, collection pears: G. Nettlingham, 1; D. M'Namara, 2. Class 78, 12 dessert pears: D. M'Namara, 1; E. H. Williams, 2. Class 79, collection plums : G. Nettlingham, 1; D. M'Namara, 2. Class 82, collection Japanese plums: G. Nettlingham, J. Class 84, quinces: F. Christensen 1. Section 4. Vegetables. Class 88, runner beans : Mr Briggs 2. Class 92, cabbage ; Mr Sturm 1. Class 101, marrows : Mr Sturui 1, Class 103, onions, quality : Mr Cooper 1 ; Mr Bain 2. Class 104, onions, weight: Mr Nettlingham 1 ; Sherwood 2. Class 109, pumpkiy, weight: Mr Williams 1 ; Carmichael 2. Class 111, rhubarb : Mr Nettlingham 1; Mr Sturm 2. Class 138, mangold: Mr M'Quillan, 1. Section 6 —lndustries. Class 152, bread and soones: Miss Beamish, 1. Class 153, carving: Miss Le Quesne, 1. Class 158, fancy knitting: Mrs Gascoyne, 1. Class 161, plain knitting: Miss Mackie, Class 162, prettiest fancy article: Miss Maddsson, 1; Miss Sadd, 2. "Class 164, painting in oils : Miss Maddison, 1; Miss Shaw, 2. Class 166, painting in oils : Miss llardie, 1; Miss Maddison, 2. Class 169, plain scones: Mrs Knight, 2. Class 171, tomato sauee : Mrs M'Leod, 1 ; Mrs Knight, 2. Class 177, evaporated fruits: Mr M'Namara, 1. Section 7—Children's Section. Class 188, best bouquet, hand: Miss Boyle, 1,

ClaM 198, crayon drawing: Bliss Maddison, Ist special. Class 199, ail painting : Miss Boyle, Ist special. Suction B.—Pot Plants. Amateur. Class 207, begonias : Mrs J- Reynolds 1. Class 209, best flowering plant: Mrs D. M'Leod 1. Class 211, table decoration, 4ft by 3ft Mrs J. E. Ladd 1. Class 212, coleus : Mrs J. Reynolds 1. Class 226, new or rare plant: —Mrs J. Reynolds, Ist prize. Hkctiox 9. —Cut Flowers. Amateur. Class 2iSO, hand bouquet : Miss Fitzlloy 1. Class 233, cut flowers (collection) : Mra Tosswill 1 ; Miss Beamish 2. Class 2341 dahlias (varieties): Mr Thomson 1. Class 23.j, dahlias (faDcy): Miss Beamish, 1. ■Class 2.36, dahlias (single) : Mr Briggs, 1. Class 2:37, dahlias (cactus) : Mr Thompson, 1; Miss Beamish, 2. Class 240, gailardia : Miss Roach, 1 ; Me Briggs, 2. Class 242, shoulder spray: Miss Roach, 1. Class 243, French mangolds: Mr, Briggs, 1. Class 245, pansies : Mrs Gascoyne, 1; Mr Briggs, 2. Class 246, phlox : Mr Briggs, t. Class 251, verbenas: Mr M'Corkindale, 1; Mr Briggs, 2. Class 252, zinnias : Mr Briggs, 1. Class 253, best collection fruit: IHiss Beamish, 1. Class 234, caoftiw ; Mr® TosewiU, 1.